JP2016137305A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving game amusement.SOLUTION: A presentation control CPU 120 performs, as a presentation suggesting a determined result as to whether or not a big win is achieved, a speech presentation in which an image of speech is displayed and sound of speech is output. In this speech presentation, the presentation control CPU 120 can perform a first speech presentation in which a display of a first image of speech and sound output are performed and a second speech presentation in which a display of a second image of speech and sound output are performed when a push button 31B is operated within an operation effective period after a start of the first speech presentation. If the timing when the push button 31B is operated is before the end of the sound output of the first speech, the sound output of the first speech is interrupted, and the second speech presentation is performed, but the display of the first speech is continued.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a sound output means for outputting a predetermined sound, a display means for displaying predetermined information, and an operating means operable by a player, The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a value advantageous to the player is given based on the fact that a predetermined game is performed and a special game result is obtained as a result of the game.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (a start condition is established). In some cases, a value that is advantageous to the player (a jackpot game state) is given to the player when the display result is a special game result (a jackpot symbol).

  As such a gaming machine, for example, a line effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” is performed in two stages. Specifically, the line is displayed in two stages and audio is output. There is one that improves the fun of gaming (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-143076 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the player wants to start the second dialogue production in the middle of the first dialogue production, and even if a button operation or the like is performed, the first dialogue production is finished until the first speech production is finished. 2-line production is not started. For this reason, there is a case where the line effect reflecting the player's intention is not performed, and the interest is lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application includes sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) for outputting a predetermined sound, and display means for displaying predetermined information ( For example, an image display device 5 or the like) and an operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player, perform a predetermined game, and as a result of the game, a special game result (for example, a final stop symbol of a jackpot combination, etc.) ), A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) to which a value advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) is given, and the result of the gaming is the special gaming result. Prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S110 in FIG. 3) for determining whether or not the result of the game is notified, and the prior determination As an effect suggesting whether or not the result determined by the stage is the special game result, a line effect is executed in which character information is displayed on the display means and sound corresponding to the character information is output on the sound output means. Serif effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of FIGS. 15, 19, and 20), and the line effect execution means displays the first character information on the display means. A first serif effect (for example, the effect of FIG. 22A) for causing the sound output means to output the first voice corresponding to the first character information, and the operation means after the first serif effect is started. In the operation effective period in which the operation on the display is effective, the display means displays second character information in response to the operation means being operated, and the sound output means The second speech production (for example, the production in FIG. 22C) for outputting the second voice corresponding to the second character information is executed, and the sound output means is the first production by the speech production execution means. When starting the second speech production before the end of the speech production, the second voice is output with priority over the first voice, and the display means is configured to output the first voice by the speech production execution means. When starting the second serif effect before the end of the serif effect, the display of the second character information is started while the display of the first character information is continued (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). 19 determines in step S717 in FIG. 19 that the operation has been performed within the operation valid period, and determines in step S731 in FIG. 20 that the first speech is being output, the first in step S733. Depending on the type of the first serif effect, the possibility that the special game result will be different depends on the output of the speech output command and the output of the second serif image and sound in step S735. (For example, when the production control CPU 120 sends the output command for the first serif image / sound in step S712 of FIG. 19, the selection ratio of the plurality of display colors for the serif characters and the display colors for the serif frames is a big hit. , A process of sending an output command selected differently in the case of small hit and loss).
The game control means further includes a game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect control means for effect control, the game control means including information transmission means for transmitting effect designation information to the effect control means, The effect control means may include an effect execution means for executing an effect based on the effect designation information transmitted from the information transmitting means.

  According to such a configuration, even if the first voice of the first serif effect is output, if the player operates, the second voice of the second serif effect is output more than the first voice. Priority is given, and the output of the image and sound of the second serif effect is started. For this reason, it becomes possible to produce a dialogue effect that reflects the player's intention to start the second dialogue production in the middle of the first dialogue production, and the gaming interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The speech effect execution means starts outputting the second sound by the sound output means after the first predetermined time has elapsed since the output of the first sound by the sound output means is stopped (for example, the effect control CPU 120 When it is determined in step S734 in FIG. 20 that the second speech production standby time has elapsed since the output of the first speech sound has been stopped, a process for sending a second speech image and sound output command in step S735). Also good.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the first sound and the second sound from being output continuously, making it difficult to hear the sound.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
There are a plurality of types of periods during which the first sound is output by the sound output means in accordance with the first character information (for example, a plurality of first lines in FIG. 16), and the speech effect execution means is the sound output means. After the start of the output of the first voice by the second predetermined time common to the plurality of types of first character information, the operation effective period is set as the start timing of the operation effective period (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is the step in FIG. 19). If it is determined in S713 that the effective standby time has elapsed since the output of the first speech image / sound, a process for setting the start of the operation effective period may be performed in step S715.

  According to such a configuration, regardless of the output time of the first sound, the operation effective period is started at a common timing so that the player can operate, so the first control can be performed without complicating the control. 2-line production can be executed.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the case where the speech production execution means causes the sound output means to output one sound, the proportion displayed when the special game result is obtained differs depending on whether or not the special game result is obtained. Any one of a plurality of types of images is displayed on the display means (for example, the production control CPU 120 sends out a first serif image / audio output command in step S712 in FIG. 19 and a second serif image in step S732 in FIG. 20). When sending voice output commands, processing to send selected output commands by changing the selection ratio of multiple display colors for serif characters and multiple display colors for serif frames for big hits, small hits, and loses Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can predict the possibility of a special game result from the image in the dialogue effect, and the gaming interest is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The line effect execution means displays an operation effective period image indicating the operation effective period on the display means during execution of the first line effect (for example, an operation button as an operation effective period image in FIG. 22). In order to display the image 815, the effective period bar image 816, and the like, the effect control CPU 120 sends out an operation effective period image output command in step S716 of FIG. Display of the operation effective period image on the display means a predetermined time before (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S719 in FIG. 19 that the operation effective period is within the output stop time, step S721). Or the like, a process of sending an output stop command for the operation valid period image).

  If the operation effective period ends and the operation effective period image display ends at the same time, the player recognizes that the operation effective period is immediately after the operation effective period image display ends and performs an operation. Since the operation is not effective, the player may misunderstand that the gaming machine does not respond to the operation. However, according to this configuration, since a certain period of time is within the operation effective period even after the display of the operation effective period image, when the player performs an operation immediately after the display of the operation effective period image, the operation is performed. It can be effective, and if the gaming machine does not respond to the operation, misunderstanding by the player is suppressed.

(6) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
During the variable display of the identification information that is determined not to be the special game result by the pre-determining unit, the motif mode limiting unit that limits the number of motif modes to appear to be less than a predetermined number (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) The number of motif modes to appear when executing the notice effect, etc., and the motif form restricting means determines the number of motif forms to appear according to a predetermined priority order for a predetermined notice effect. The priority order is set so that the higher the execution ratio, the more easily the notice effect is subject to restriction (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a speech effect as a notice effect more than other notice effects. If the execution ratio is low, the number of motif modes that appear in the dialogue production will appear in other announcement productions. That such process control such less likely to be more limited than the number of motifs embodiment) may be.

  According to this configuration, when performing an effect that causes a motif aspect to appear in a notice effect, it is possible to suppress the motif aspect from appearing in a notice effect with a low execution rate.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern selection process. It is a figure which shows an example of the line in a line production. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a serif effect group determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a serif effect determination table. It is a 1st flowchart which shows an example of the serif effect process in the effect process during variable display. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows an example of the serif effect process in the effect process during variable display. (A) is the 1st example of the time chart of a line production, (B) is a figure showing the 2nd example of the time chart of a line production. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the production | presentation screen in a line production. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the production | presentation screen in a line production. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the production | presentation screen in a line production. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized. Then, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5 (here, in the vicinity of the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum on the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end portion in the image display device 5. A production model (production equipment device for production) that advances to the front of the display area is configured. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, game effect lamps 9, decoration LEDs, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Also, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  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 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Is turned on / off, or an effect image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or the movable effect member motor 61 is driven via the motor drive circuit 16. The production member 60 is moved to perform various productions (details described later, such as a reach production, a step-up production, a dialogue production, a movable production member production, etc.).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. Whether the variable display result of the symbol is a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result or whether it is a “small hit” as a special display result different from the specific display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is variably displayed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening jackpot state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball is likely to enter the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. May be at least one of the second period being shorter than the first period and the second round number being less than the first round number.

  When a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), there may be a big hit gaming state in which substantially no balls (prize balls) can be obtained.

  The first specific gaming state only needs to have a higher advantage for the player than the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the first specific gaming state. If it is a thing, these aspects should just be an appropriate | suitable thing. The second specific gaming state may not be advantageous to the player.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes a time-short state and a probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the short time state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, the short time state will be reached after the end of the small hit game state. May end and return to normal.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  For example, when high-open control is not performed, if the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` probable '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the speed change state is performed The high opening control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” is at least a time-short state and high open control is being performed, high open control is also performed after the end of the big hit game state. May be performed.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In the (variable display period), the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, according to the production mode in each reach production, “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, but “surprise” is included in “ (May also be referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, battle A, battle B, and battle C are preset. The reach production of battles A to C is a reach production in which a plurality of characters fight. Hereinafter, the reach production of battles A to C is referred to as battle reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as normal reach.

  Battle Reach A to C are reach productions where a plurality of characters fight. In the battle reach A to C, for example, battle battle characters A to C may be different from each other in different battle characters. In battle A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is “lost”. When the battle reach C is executed, the battle reach A may be executed after the battle reach C is executed (the battle reach A may be developed). When battle reach C is executed but battle reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is “losing”. On the other hand, when it develops into battle reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins a battle), the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  As will be described in detail later, depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”. ) (The expectation of big hit) changes. For example, the big hit expectation is higher when the battle reach A or B is executed than when the normal reach is executed. Also, in the battle reach, when the battle reach A (including the case where the battle reach C is developed) is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the battle reach B is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  During the variable display of the decorative symbols, during the period when the decorative symbols of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R change, that is, before the reach effect. (Before reaching the reach mode), a step-up effect and a serif effect for notifying which reach effect is executed are performed.

  The step-up effect is a notice effect that changes the effect state step by step from the first step to a plurality of steps (here, three steps) according to a predetermined order. In this embodiment, an effect including displaying the image 51 in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed as the first stage, and the image 52 is displayed in the display area of the image display apparatus 5 as the second stage. The third stage includes the display of the image 53 in the display area of the image display device 5 and the reception of the operation from the player (repeated operation to the push button 31B). Is done.

  The serif effect is a notice effect that displays an image of a predetermined serif and outputs a voice of the serif. In this embodiment, a first serif effect that performs image display and audio output of the first serif and a second serif effect that performs image display and audio output of the second serif are prepared, and only the first serif effect is provided. It is possible to execute a one-stage speech production performed and a two-stage speech production in which a first speech production is performed and a second speech production is performed.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “accuracy”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the short-term opening chance eyes are stopped and displayed, as in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. There is a case in which a confirmed decorative design that is a special display result is derived and displayed, or a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 5). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, and can take any value from “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used for this purpose, and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. The second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of battle reach). This is reserved storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of battle reach). This is reserved storage information.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command and a hold number storage notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 executes the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A on the effect control board 12. Settings are made to transmit a first start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition has been established. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed on the effect control board 12 for the second special game. Settings are made to transmit a second start opening winning designation command which is an effect control command notifying that the start condition has been established. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special figure reserved memory number (which may be specified from the first reserved memory number count value or the like). Setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command to be performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 determines the second special figure reserved memory number (the second reserved memory number count value or the like) for the effect control board 12. Is set to transmit the second pending storage number notification command. The start opening winning designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control processing in step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  The first reserved memory number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the increase of the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) is an effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. An effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number has decreased while the specified command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command has been transmitted. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  A total which is an effect control command for notifying the total reserved memory number instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command. You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is a stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step) S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “small hit” or “losing” may be assigned in accordance with the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state Any determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state”. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “big hit” and the big hit gaming state than the case where the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit) If it is assigned to the decision result of “probability change”, “non-probability change”, “surprising accuracy”, or in the case of the second special figure, “probability change” or “non-accuracy change”) Good (see FIG. 12B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the special game of this time is the first Set in the usage table based on whether the special figure is used or the second special figure is used, and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the determined jackpot type determination table, a random value is determined depending on whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Any one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, if the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines whether the current special figure game uses the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, It can be determined by which of the processes in steps S232 and S236 has been performed.) If the current special figure game uses the first special figure (if the process in step S232 has been carried out), then “ ”Is determined (selected) as a jackpot type, and if this special figure game uses the second special figure (when the process of step S236 is performed),“ probability change ”is determined as the jackpot type. (select.

  In FIG. 12B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not “accurate”. In addition, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the gaming state is a short-time state, the high opening control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, the big hit type will be “surprise” By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. Note that when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be set to be less likely to be determined as “surprising” than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probability change”, “0”, in the case of “probability change” “1”, and in the case of “probability”, the value “2” is stored.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or the big hit type is “probable” or Corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variable display result is “lost” and “non-reach” is specified as the variation pattern. Patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") that specify execution of battle reach A are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") that specify execution of battle reach B are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-5 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-5 ("big hit") are prepared which specify that the battle reach C (rescue) is executed and then developed into battle reach A.

  Furthermore, a variation pattern PA2-4 that designates execution of battle reach C (non-relief) is prepared as a variation pattern that is selected only when the variable display is “losing”. That is, when there is no relief in battle reach C, the variable display result is always “lost”.

  Furthermore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "surprise", and when the variable display result is "small hit", the short-term opening chance is derived from the non-reach display. A variation pattern PC1-1 is designated to specify that the operation is to be performed. There is prepared a variation pattern PC2-1 that specifies that normal reach is executed and a definite decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer) The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, so that the jackpot type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time depending on whether it is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Good. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the jackpot type buffer setting value is “0” or “1”, and the jackpot type buffer setting value is “2”. Sometimes the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern at the time of the small hit is determined using, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern for the common variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is “surprising”. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” according to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern in the variation pattern and the production mode of reach production, and the probability change state is reached after the big hit gaming state ( (Expected expectations) can be varied.

  Of the variation patterns that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”, a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may be included. . Alternatively, the variation pattern that can be determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may include a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the gaming state is a normal state and a case where the gaming state is a short time state and a short time control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the on state), the loss variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage number count value and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the stored number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 9, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265) such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is based on the fixed special symbol determined in step S246, and the special symbol variable display result ("big hit", "small hit", "losing", or what kind of big hit type is) Is an effect control command for designating. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process of changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the special symbol variation is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110), which is the variable display result of the symbol, is stopped (displayed), and when the symbol is stopped, the special symbol is stopped (displayed and displayed). The symbol determination command transmission setting, which is an effect control command for notifying the user, is also set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly executing step S112, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, a process for determining whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in an on state, or when the big hit flag is in an on state, the hourly flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area ( The count value of the short-time counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during the short-time control provided in the game control counter setting unit or the like is set to “0”, and the big hit start production waiting time (in the big hit game state) This is a waiting time until the execution of the effect corresponding to the start is started, and is a predetermined time.), And the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” Processing for performing transmission setting of the designated hit start designation command (production control command) and updating the special figure process flag to “4” is included.

  Further, in the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is in the off state and the hour / short flag is in the on state, the count value of the hour / times counter is decremented by “1”, and the count value after the decrement is “ When it is “0”, the processing for turning off the hourly flag and ending the hourly state, or when the small hit flag is on, an effect waiting time at the start of the small hit (the effect corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state) Is a waiting time until the execution of the game is started, and is a predetermined time.), And a control for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “small hit” If the transmission setting of the hit start designation command (production control command) that is a command is performed and the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, or if the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not on, the special figure process The value of the flag contains the process of updating to "0".

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Through a series of these processes, the time-saving state and the probability change state are temporarily ended at the time of big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced by “once” at the time of loss or small hit. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when the gaming state is changed, the changed gaming state is notified to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, the big hit start time waiting time set above has elapsed). ) And the like, the processing for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, and the processing for starting the measurement of the elapsed time after the opening state is included. In this process, for example, corresponding to whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big prize is won. You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes a mouth open state. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , Processing for starting measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting for transmitting the big hit gaming state end command is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a later-described ending effect is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state (ending effect) waiting time at the end of the jackpot Processing for determining whether or not (time) has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed, the big hit end processing is ended as it is. When the big hit end waiting time has elapsed, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer setting value is If it is “0”, the probability variation flag remains off and the hourly flag is turned on. If the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise”, the big hit type buffer setting value is “1” or “2” ”), The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are turned on. In this way, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a low-accuracy high-base state with only short-time control, and when the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise” The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a high-accuracy and high-base state with probability variation control and time-shortening control. Further, when the time reduction flag is turned on, a count initial value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time reduction number counter. When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is finally updated to “0”.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

  3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and the timing for opening the big prize opening (for example, the small hit start start waiting time set above) And the like, etc.), etc.), and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state is included. In addition, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, as in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”. ”Or the like is set to the small hit gaming state. When a process for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S118, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partly open state), and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (the game ball Process for returning the prize winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of the game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) Etc. are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, a process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or a timing when the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state when the upper limit number is not reached A process for measuring the elapsed time from the time, a process for opening the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time, and the like are executed. When the number of times of opening of the big winning opening reaches the upper limit number, a setting is made to transmit a small hit gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is “ Updated to 10 ″. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed, thereby realizing the small hit gaming state.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses (ending the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses). Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state 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, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, 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 an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, a first start port winning designation command and a first reserved memory number notification command, a second start port winning designation command and a second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs. When either one of the above is received, since the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and the held display symbol is increased by one, The number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is executed again.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Thus, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included. When the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that "Or" Uncertain change ", the value of the effect process flag is updated to" 5 ". If the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the variable display result notification received before that If the big hit type specified by the command is “surprise”, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this big winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the “surprise” big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the set content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit game state or the small hit game state such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) Is also included, for example, effect control informing the image display device 5). In addition, the process at the time of short-opening of the big prize opening corresponds to the ending effect process with the value of the effect control process flag corresponding to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command or the small hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, for example. The value is updated to “6”.

  The special winning opening normal opening process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, for example, in response to receiving a big hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process “6”. Update to

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the CPU 120 for effect control by reading the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. When it has been determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” (Step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small Hit” such as the short-term opening chance, the predetermined reach combination, etc. A combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is a result of variable display of the decorative pattern is determined (step S526). Note that in steps S523 and S524, a combination of a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. is determined. (For example, if such a combination is determined, a decorative pattern that constitutes a reach combination or a non-reach combination prepared in advance and does not fall under these combinations is determined (selected). ).

  As an example of the processing in step S526, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances To decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that constitute any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S526, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a random value for determining a predetermined reach combination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is obtained. Predetermined reach combinations corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” by extracting the numerical data shown and referring to a predetermined reach combination determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed decoration symbol used as the last stop symbol which comprises. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S524 is executed, and the same display that is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R is performed. While determining the decorative symbol, by executing a process different from step S524, a special decorative symbol (short-term opening chance) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. You may decide to stop displaying the symbol. The reach decorative symbol including the short-term opening chance symbol may be included in a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening chance or “surprise” or “small hit”.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is specified and the decorative display variable display mode is the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R. After reaching the reach mode by the temporary stop display, the “slip” variable display effect for changing the temporary stop-displayed decorative pattern by changing the decorative design again in the “right” decorative variable display area 5R. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be derived and displayed by stopping display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. . In this case, in the process of step S526, even when any one of the variation patterns PC2-1 is designated, a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any one of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, an effect control pattern to be used later is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S530 of FIG. 14 as the effect control pattern selection processing. In the effect control pattern selection process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the step-up effect (step S601). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a random value that takes a value of 1 to 100, and determines that the step-up effect is to be executed when the random value is a value determined to execute the step-up effect.

  When it is determined that the step-up effect is to be executed (step S601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. An effect control pattern for a step-up effect is selected from the inside (step S602).

  On the other hand, when it determines with not performing a step-up effect (step S601; No), CPU120 for effect control determines whether a line effect is performed (step S601). For example, similar to step S601, the effect control CPU 120 uses a random value that takes a value of 1 to 100, and executes the speech effect when the random value is a value determined to execute the speech effect. judge.

  When it is determined that the line production is to be executed (step S603; Yes), the production control CPU 120 performs the line production based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the dialogue production group determination table, and the dialogue production determination table. The effect control pattern is selected (step S604).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of lines in a line effect. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the lines are classified into a group A, a group B, and a group C which are lines production groups. Group A is classified into serif effect types A1 and A2. The line production type A1 includes the first line A1-1 “What?” And the second line A1-2 (no line), and the line production type A2 includes the first line A2-1 “If you fight against him” and Includes second serif A2-2 (no serif). Further, the group B is classified into serif effect types B1 and B2. The line production type B1 includes the first line B1-1 “What?” And the second line B1-2 “That is a fairy.” The line production type B2 is the first line B2-1 “If you fight against him” "Ze" and 2nd line B2-2 "That is a fairy." Further, the C group is classified into serif effect types C1 and C2. The line production type C1 includes the first line C1-1 “What?” And the second line C1-1 “Gekiatsu!”. "And the second line C2-2" Gekiatsu! " Each line has a different sound output time depending on its length.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a serif effect group determination table. For example, the speech production group determination table is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. In this embodiment, the selection probabilities for each of the A group, the B group, and the C group are set in the serif effect group determination table for each variation pattern. In this embodiment, the probability that the group A is selected is the highest in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1, the second highest in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, and PA2-4, and the fluctuation pattern PA3. -1 and PC2-1 are the third highest, and the fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5 are the lowest. On the other hand, the probability that the group C is selected is the highest in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5, the second highest in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PC2-1, and the fluctuation pattern PA2. -2, PA2-3, and PA2-4 are the third highest, and the variation pattern PA2-1 is the lowest. That is, when group A is selected, it is suggested that there is a high possibility of being lost, and when group C is selected, there is a high possibility that it will be a big hit.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a serif effect determination table. For example, the speech production determination table is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. In this embodiment, the selection probabilities of the two line effect types in the A group, the B group, and the C group are set in the serif effect determination table for each of the variation patterns. In this embodiment, the probability that the lines of line effect types A1, B1, and C1 are selected is highest in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1, and in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, and PA2-4. The second highest, the variation patterns PA3-1 and PC2-1 are the third highest, and the variation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5 are the lowest. On the other hand, the probability that the lines of line effect types A2, B2, and C2 are selected is highest in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-5, and in the case of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PC2-1. The second highest, the variation pattern PA2-2, PA2-3 and PA2-4 is the third highest, and the variation pattern PA2-1 is the lowest. In other words, it suggests that there is a high possibility of being lost when the lines of the line effect types A1, B1, and C1 are selected, and when the lines of the line effect types A2, B2, and C2 are selected, it is a big hit. Suggests that it is likely.

  For example, the CPU 120 for effect control reads table data corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command from the serif effect group determination table, and then uses a random value that takes a value of 1 to 100, etc. Select one of the serif effects group A, B and C. Further, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the table data corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the selected speech production group from the speech production determination table, and then takes the values 1-100. Select a line production type using a numerical value or the like. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern corresponding to the selected line effect type from a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, and sets it as a use pattern.

  Again, referring back to FIG. When it is determined that the line effect is not to be executed (step S603; No), the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. Either one is selected (step S605).

  Again, referring back to FIG. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  In addition, since one hold storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123, the start winning memory display is performed by changing the color of the predetermined area of the starting winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5, etc. A process of changing the hold storage display in the area 5H, reducing the hold display symbol by 1, and reducing the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is also performed.

  Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H to the left of the starting winning storage display area 5H, for example. The displayed hold display symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is deleted), and the number of the first special figure hold memory that can be specified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by one. When the CPU 120 for effect control receives the second variation start command, for example, by changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, the hold display displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H. The symbol is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol is deleted), the second hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and can be specified by the display of the hold memory. The number of stored second special figure hold is reduced by one.

  Subsequent to the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 13, the variable display effect process in step S172 is performed. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the effect control pattern selected in step S602, step S604, step S605, or the like. Various control data are read out from the image, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the serif effect process in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the serif effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the serif effect group is the A group (step S701). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies a speech effect group from the effect control pattern of the effect selected in step S604 in FIG.

  When the speech production group is the A group (step S701; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first speech image and audio output command has been sent (step S702). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends the first speech image output command to the display control unit 123 in step S703, which will be described later, and the first speech audio output command is sent to the voice control board 13 when it has been sent. Is set in the ROM 121. In step S <b> 702, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the first line image and sound output command has been sent based on the flag.

  If the output command for the first serif image and audio has not been sent (step S702; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the first serif image based on the effect control pattern for the serif effect selected in step S604 of FIG. The output command is sent to the display control unit 123, and the first speech output command is sent to the voice control board 13 (step S703). Thereby, the image of the first serif is displayed on the image display device 5, and the voice of the first serif is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Thereafter, the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the speech effect ends. On the other hand, when the output command for the first serif image and sound has been sent (step S702; Yes), the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the serif effect ends.

  On the other hand, when the speech production group is not the A group (step S701; No), that is, when the speech production group is the B group or the C group, the production control CPU 120 sends an output command of the first speech image and sound. It is determined whether or not it has been completed (step S711). As in step S <b> 702, for example, the production control CPU 120 sends an output command for the first serif image to the display control unit 123 in step S <b> 712 to be described later, and sends an output command for the first serif audio to the audio control board 13. In this case, a flag indicating that the transmission has been completed is set in the ROM 121. In step S711, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first speech image and sound output command has been sent based on this flag.

  If the output command for the first serif image and audio has not been sent (step S711; No), the CPU 120 for effect control outputs the first serif image based on the effect control pattern for the serif effect selected in step S604 in FIG. The output command is sent to the display control unit 123, and the first speech output command is sent to the voice control board 13 (step S712). Thereby, the image of the first serif is displayed on the image display device 5, and the voice of the first serif is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  After sending the first serif image and sound output command in step S712 or when it is determined in step S711 that the first serif image and sound output command has been sent (step S711; Yes), for effect control The CPU 120 determines whether or not an effective standby time has elapsed since the output of the first speech image and sound command was sent (step S713). The effective standby time is a period (operation effective period) in which the operation of the push button 31B for starting the second serif effect is effective after the output of the first serif image and sound output command is completed. This is a common time regardless of the length of the voice output time of the plurality of types of first lines. For example, information on the effective standby time is stored in the ROM 121. The production control CPU 120 measures the time after the output of the first serif image and sound output command, and sends out the first serif image and audio output command when the measured time is equal to or longer than the effective standby time. It is determined that the effective standby time has elapsed since then.

  If the effective standby time has not elapsed since the output of the first serif image and audio command (step S713; No), the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the serif effect ends. On the other hand, when the effective standby time has elapsed since the output of the first serif image and sound command (step S713; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is before the operation effective period starts. (Step S714). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag indicating that the operation effective period has started in the ROM 121 when the operation effective period is set to start in step S715 to be described later. In step S711, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is before the start of the operation valid period based on this flag.

  When it is before the start of the operation effective period (step S714; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the start setting of the operation effective period (step S715). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of regarding the operation signal when the push button 31B is operated as an instruction to start the second serif effect. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output command of an operation effective period image indicating the operation effective period to the display control unit 123 (step S716). As a result, the operation effective period image is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the speech effect ends.

  On the other hand, when it is before the start of the operation effective period (step S714; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effective period has ended (step S717). For example, information on the operation validity period is stored in the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 measures the time after the start setting of the operation effective period in step S715, and determines that the operation effective period has ended when the measurement time is equal to or longer than the operation effective period.

  When the operation valid period ends (step S717; No), the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the speech effect ends. On the other hand, when the operation effective period has not ended (step S717; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated within the operation effective period (step S718). For example, when the push button 31B is operated and the detection signal from the push sensor 35B is input within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag indicating that the operation has been performed in the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B is operated within the operation effective period based on the flag.

  When there is no operation within the operation valid period (step S718; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is within the output stop time until the operation valid period ends (step S719). The output stop time is a time provided for ending the display of the operation effective period image before the operation effective period ends. For example, output stop time information is stored in the ROM 121. When the time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time from the start of the operation effective period from the operation effective period is equal to or shorter than the output stop time, the effect control CPU 120 is within the output stop time until the operation effective period ends. Judge that there is.

  If it is not within the output stop time until the operation valid period ends (step S719; No), the operation after step S701 is repeated until the period of the speech effect ends. On the other hand, if it is within the output stop time until the operation effective period ends (step S719; Yes), it is determined whether an output stop command for the operation effective period image has been sent (step S720). For example, when the operation control period image output stop command is sent in step S721 to be described later, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag indicating that it has been sent in the ROM 121. In step S720, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an output stop command for the operation valid period image has been sent based on this flag. If the operation stop period image output stop command has already been sent (step S721; Yes), the operations in and after step S701 are repeated until the period of the speech effect ends. On the other hand, when the output stop command for the operation valid period image has not been sent (step S721; No), the effect control CPU 120 sends an output stop command for the operation valid period image to the display control unit 123 (step S721). Thereby, the operation effective period image is not displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the speech effect ends.

  On the other hand, if there is an operation within the operation effective period (step S718; Yes), the process proceeds to the operation in FIG. Determination is made (step S729). As in step S720, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag indicating that the operation has been completed in the ROM 121 when the operation effective period image output stop command is transmitted in step S730 described later. In step S729, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation valid period image output stop command has been sent based on this flag. If the output stop command for the operation valid period image has not been sent (step S729; No), the effect control CPU 120 sends an output stop command for the operation valid period image to the display control unit 123 (step S730). Thereby, the operation effective period image is not displayed on the image display device 5.

  After sending out the operation effective period image output stop command in step S730 or when it is determined in step S729 that the operation effective period image output stop command has been sent out (step S729; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Then, it is determined whether or not the first speech is being output (step S731). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies the voice output time of the first line from the effect control pattern of the line effect selected in step S604 in FIG. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control measures the time since the output command of the first serif image and sound is sent in step S712, and the measurement time is shorter than the sound output time of the first serif being output. , It is determined that the first speech is being output.

  If the first speech is being output (step S731; Yes), it is determined whether an output stop command for the first speech is already sent (step S732). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag indicating that the transmission has been completed in the ROM 121 when the first line audio output stop command is transmitted to the audio control board 13 in step S733 described later. In step S732, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first line audio output stop command has been sent based on the flag.

  If the first line audio output stop command has not been sent (step S732; No), the effect control CPU 120 sends the first line audio output stop command to the audio control board 13 (step S733). As a result, the output of the first speech is stopped at the speakers 8L and 8R.

  After sending the first speech output stop command in step S733, or when it is determined in step S732 that the first speech output stop command has not been sent (step S732; No), or step S731 When it is determined that the first speech is not being output (step S731; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second speech production standby time has elapsed since the output of the first speech was stopped or ended. Is determined (step S734). The second speech production standby time is the time from when the output of the first speech is stopped or finished until the second speech production is started. For example, information on the second speech production standby time is stored in the ROM 121. When the output stop command for the first speech is sent in step S733, the production control CPU 120 measures the time after the output stop command is sent, and the measured time becomes equal to or longer than the second speech production standby time. If it is determined that the second speech production standby time has elapsed since the output of the first speech was stopped. On the other hand, in step S733, the production control CPU 120 does not send an output stop command for the first speech, in other words, if the first speech is output to the end, the first speech of the first speech is output. When the time after the end of the voice output is measured and the measured time is equal to or longer than the second speech production standby time, it is determined that the second speech production standby time has elapsed since the end of the first speech output.

  When the second speech production standby time has not elapsed since the output or termination of the first speech output (step S734; No), the operations after step S701 are repeated until the speech production period ends. On the other hand, if the second speech production standby time has elapsed from the stop or end of the output of the first speech (step S734; Yes), it is determined whether or not the output command of the second speech image and audio has been sent. (Step S735). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sends a second serif image output command to the display control unit 123 in step S736, which will be described later, and sends a second serif voice output command to the voice control board 13. Is set in the ROM 121. In step S735, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first line image and sound output command has been sent based on the flag.

  When the output command for the second serif image and audio has not been sent (step S735; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the second serif image based on the effect control pattern for the serif effect selected in step S604 of FIG. The output command is sent to the display control unit 123, and the second speech output command is sent to the voice control board 13 (step S736). Thus, the second serif image is displayed on the image display device 5 while the first serif image is continuously displayed, and the second serif sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Thereafter, the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the speech effect ends. On the other hand, when the output command for the second serif image and sound has been sent (step S735; Yes), the operations after step S701 are repeated until the period of the serif effect ends.

  It should be noted that, at the timing when the period of the speech effect ends, a flag indicating that the above-mentioned first line image and sound output command has been transmitted, a flag indicating that the operation effective period has started, and within the operation effective period A flag indicating that the operation has been performed, a flag indicating that the output stop command for the operation valid period image has been transmitted, a flag indicating that the audio output stop command for the first line has been transmitted, and the second line Any of the flags indicating that the image and audio output commands have been sent are cleared.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a time chart of the serif effect. FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are diagrams showing an example of the effect screen in the line effect.

  When the line effect is performed in the time chart shown in FIG. 21A, the effect screen changes as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the first dialogue production that displays the image and audio output of the first dialogue “It's a chance to fight against him” is started, As shown, the first speech image 812 is displayed on the speech production screen 811 and the output of the first speech audio 813 is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the effective standby time elapses from the start of the first line production, the operation effective period is entered. In the line production screen 811 as shown in FIG. As a result, display of an operation button image 815 for prompting the player to perform an operation for starting the second line effect and an effective period bar image 816 indicating the progress of the effective operation period are started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the player operates the push button 31B at the point in time when the voice of the first dialogue is output until "when fighting against him", the output of the first speech is Canceled. That is, “chance is not” in the first speech is not output. Next, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the second speech production standby time elapses after the output of the first speech is stopped, the second speech “Gekiatsu!” Is displayed and the audio is output. The line effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 22C, the display of the first line 812 is continued on the line effect screen 811 and the second line image 822 is further displayed. Output of speech audio 823 is started.

  When a line effect is performed in the time chart shown in FIG. 21B, the effect screen changes as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the first dialogue production that displays the image and audio output of the first dialogue “It is a chance to fight against him” is started, FIG. As shown, the first speech image 812 is displayed on the speech production screen 811 and the output of the first speech audio 813 is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the effective standby time elapses from the start of the first line production, the operation effective period is entered, and in the line production screen 811 as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the operation effective period image is displayed. As a result, the display of the operation button image 815 for prompting the player's operation and the effective period bar image 816 indicating the progress of the effective operation period is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the output stop time is reached until the end of the operation effective period, the display of the operation effective period image is ended, and the output of all the voices of the first line is ended. After that, if the player operates the push button 31B before the end of the operation valid period, the second line “Gekiatsu” is the time when the second line production standby time has elapsed after the end of the first line voice output. The second serif effect for displaying the image “!” And outputting the voice is started, and as shown in FIG. 23C, the display of the first serif image 812 is continued on the serif effect screen 811. The second speech image 822 is displayed, and the output of the first speech audio 823 is started.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the CPU 103 derives and displays the variable display result as to whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Decide before. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays a speech image as an effect suggesting the determination result and executes a speech effect that outputs the speech of the speech. In this serif effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first serif effect in which the first serif image is displayed and the sound is output, and when the push button 31B is operated within the operation effective period after the start of the first serif effect. When the second serif image display and the second serif effect for voice output can be executed, and the timing when the push button 31B is operated is before the end of the voice output of the first serif, the first serif While the audio output is stopped and the second line effect is executed, the display of the first line is continued.

  In this way, even if the first speech is output, if there is an operation by the player, the output of the first speech is stopped and the output of the second speech image and sound is started. The For this reason, it becomes possible to produce a dialogue effect that reflects the player's intention to start the second dialogue production in the middle of the first dialogue production, and the gaming interest is improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 issues an instruction to output the second serif image and sound when the second serif effect standby time has elapsed since the output of the first serif sound was stopped. Send it out. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first speech and the second speech from being output continuously, making it difficult to hear the speech. For example, if the last output sound of the first line is “n” and the first output sound of the second line is “a”, when these sounds are continuously output, In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the second speech production standby time is between the last output sound of the first line and the first output sound of the second line. Since it is provided, it is possible to prevent the user from hearing “na” and making it difficult to hear the voice.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of first lines are prepared as shown in FIG. 16, and the production control CPU 120 increases or decreases the sound output time of the plurality of types of first lines. Regardless, the operation effective period is started after the elapse of the common effective standby time. Accordingly, the operation effective period is started at a common timing and the player can operate regardless of the length of the voice output time of the first line, so that the second line effect can be performed without making the control complicated. Can be executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 operates the operation button image 815 as an operation effective period image and an image of the effective period bar indicating the operation effective period during execution of the first serif effect. 816 is displayed, and when the output stop time is within the operation effective period, the display of the operation effective period image is ended. If the operation effective period ends and the operation effective period image display ends at the same time, the player recognizes that the operation effective period is immediately after the operation effective period image display ends and performs an operation. Since the operation is not effective, the player may misunderstand that the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not respond to the operation. However, in this way, even after the display of the operation effective period image is finished, the fixed time is within the operation effective period, so that if the player performs an operation immediately after the display of the operation effective period image, the operation is performed. It can be effective, and if the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not respond to the operation, misunderstanding by the player is suppressed.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible. In the above embodiment, the mode of the serif image is not limited. However, one image may be selected from a plurality of types of images and displayed. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect screen in a serif effect. In FIG. 24A, the character color and background color of the second serif image 822 are different from those of the second serif image 822 of FIGS. In FIG. 24B, the frame color of the second serif image 822 is different from that of the second serif image 822 in FIGS. For example, the production control CPU 120 sends the first serif image / sound output command in step S712 of FIG. 19 and the second serif image / sound output command in step S732 of FIG. The selected output command may be transmitted by changing the selection ratio of the plurality of display colors and the plurality of display colors in the dialogue frame depending on whether the hit is big hit, small hit or lost. Thereby, the player can predict the possibility of a big hit or the like from the image of the dialogue, and the gaming interest is improved.

  In addition, a serif effect, a step-up effect, a reach start effect, and the like are performed as the notice effect, and the appearance of a predetermined motif mode (for example, a cherry pattern image) is limited according to the variable display result or the like in the notice effect ( For example, when the variable display result is “losing”, the display number of cherry blossom pattern images is limited to 1), the occurrence of a predetermined motif mode in each of the serif effect, step-up effect, reach start effect, etc. When determining the availability, the appearance of the predetermined motif mode is likely to be limited in the production having a high execution rate, and the appearance of the predetermined motif mode may be difficult to be limited in the production having the low execution rate.

  For example, serif effects, step-up effects, and reach start effects are prepared as notice effects, the execution probabilities of the serif effects are 50/100, the execution probabilities of the step-up effects are 30/100, and the execution probabilities of the reach start effects are 10 / 100. Further, in each of the line effect, step-up effect, and reach start effect, the probability of displaying a cherry pattern image that is a predetermined motif aspect with a high expectation level that is a big hit is 10/100. In addition, it is determined that the notice effect, the step-up effect, and the reach start effect are all executed in the notice effect, and that the cherry pattern image is determined to be displayed in the serif effect and the reach start effect. To do. Under such a premise, a case is considered where the display number of cherry blossom pattern images is limited to 1 because the variable display result is “losing”. In this case, the line effect is executed, and the probability of displaying the cherry pattern image in the line effect is 5/100, the reach start effect is executed, and the cherry pattern image is displayed in the reach start effect. Since the probability of displaying the image is 1/100, the effect control CPU 120 determines to display one cherry pattern image in the reach start effect that is executed and has a low probability of displaying the cherry pattern. For the serif effect, it is determined not to display the cherry pattern image, but to display, for example, an image of a motif aspect (for example, an image with a red frame) having a high expectation level next to the cherry pattern image. In addition, for the step-up effect that is determined not to display the cherry pattern image, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, an image of a motif aspect (for example, a white frame image) that has the lowest expectation level that is a big hit. Decide what to do.

  In addition, when the aspect of the effect of the line effect, the step-up effect, and the reach start is further classified, the image of the cherry blossom pattern is displayed based on the execution probability of the effect determined to be performed in the classification. Or not is determined. For example, when the line effects are classified into the A group, the B group, and the C group as in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution probability of the group that has been determined to be executed, and the step-up effect. Based on the execution probability of the effect determined to be executed in the reach start and the probability of displaying the cherry pattern image in each effect determined to be executed, the same method as described above is used. Determine the effect to display the image. In addition, when making a predetermined motif aspect appear, you may make it output a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Thereby, when performing the production | presentation which makes a predetermined motif aspect appear, it can suppress that a motif aspect stops appearing by the announcement effect with a low execution rate.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the control content of various effect operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific control mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 that variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol is recognizable in a recognizable manner that a specific effect is executed. The configuration and the configuration for giving different privileges depending on the operation contents have been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  FIG. 25 is a front view of the slot machine 500 and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. For example, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "bell", "orange" A plurality of types of symbols such as “watermelon” and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages. Each reel RL, RC, RR is rotated by reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 22) provided in correspondence with each other, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are displayed while continuously changing. At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results. Further, an image display device 510 having a display function similar to that of the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500. An operation table on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations is provided at the lower part of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500.

  On the upper surface of the operation table, a medal insertion slot 502 that can receive and store medals as game media in the slot machine 500 and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. A MAXBET switch 504 for setting the maximum number of bets that can be bet in the game (three in this example) is provided. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor. In addition, a BET switch for setting the number of bets for one medal, a game display unit for displaying various information related to games by the slot machine 500, and the like may be provided on the upper surface of the operation table.

  For example, when the rotation of the start lever 505 and the reels RL, RC, and RR that are operated when starting the game in the slot machine 500 is stopped at the predetermined position of the front door performed with the front side of the operation table. Stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R that are operated, a settlement switch 508 that settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets, a push button for effects that can be pressed by the player ( CHANCE button) 531 and the like are provided. In addition, the front door of the slot machine 500 is provided with two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects, a game effect lamp 509, and a medal payout opening 507 from which medals are paid out.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, the reels RL, RC, RR rotate in response to the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied based on the detection. The symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible. Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated.

  The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the random number value extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated. The fact that winning in this internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once the occurrence of a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus exceeds a specified number (for example, 297). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus.

  The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus or big bonus, but the player can expect to win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state. If it is.

  As a gaming state having a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state, for example, a notification target winning derivation condition that occurs on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied is used. The game state (so-called assist time AT) in which the operation procedure to be satisfied is notified, and the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels The game is controlled so that it is easy to stop, and when a player presses the challenge time (CT) that allows the combination of winning symbols to be derived, a specific winning (such as a replay winning or single bonus winning) A gaming state (so-called replay time RT or concentration state) where the probability of occurrence is increased, and further, these It may be any such combination gaming state.

  In addition, after the replay time is reached, when the predetermined symbol combination is won and the end symbol combination corresponding to the falling symbol is derived to end the replay time, the symbol combination after the replay time is reached On the condition that a predetermined number of games have been digested without being derived, control may be performed in a notification period (ART) for notifying information for avoiding the falling combination when winning the falling combination. Alternatively, the ART control may be started immediately after the big bonus or the regular bonus ends.

  In such a slot machine 500, a gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, a predetermined number of medals are paid out as a prize when a predetermined winning occurs, AT, CT, RT, ART It is only necessary that a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled by any one of the above, or by satisfying any one of the game value giving conditions combining some or all of them.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 22 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500.

  The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on. The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR from the inside of the reel. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  The effect control board 620 is connected with wiring for transmitting a detection signal from the push button 531, and the effect control CPU 630, the display control unit 631, the sound control unit 632, the lamp control unit 633, and the like are mounted. Just do it. Similar to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, a voice control board and a lamp control board are provided separately from the effect control board 620, and various circuits in which the function of the sound control unit 632 is mounted on the voice control board. The function of the lamp control unit 633 may be realized by various circuits mounted on the lamp control board.

  The effect control CPU 630 performs control according to the program in the same manner as the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510. Similar to the display control unit 123 in the above embodiment, the display control unit 631 processes image data in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 630. And an image processing data memory for storing various image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control CPU 630, commands and processes for controlling the effect operations by the image display device 510, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamp 509, and the like are executed according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. The For example, on the screen of the image display device 510, an effect image serving as a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a special role or the like is internally won is displayed corresponding to the variable display of the symbols on the variable display device 501. You may do it. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 510, for example, a display of an effect image serving as a notification effect for notifying that the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. An effect image relating to the progress is displayed. Furthermore, on the screen of the image display device 510, for example, if a predetermined effect image is displayed even if the game in the slot machine 500 is not progressing, such as displaying an effect image serving as a demonstration screen waiting for a customer. Good.

  On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “middle” are displayed in the same manner as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 in the above embodiment. ”And“ Right ”variable display units are provided, for example, the effect control CPU 630 executes a process in which the variable display effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18 in the above embodiment is changed according to the slot machine 500. Also good. Thereby, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified may be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of symbols in the variable display device 501.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, when the start lever 505 is operated and each reel RL, RC, RR is rotated, the speech effect is started. In the line production, as in the above embodiment, the production control CPU 630 sends the first line image output command to the display control unit 631 and sends the first line audio output command to the sound control unit 632. The first serif image is displayed on the image display device 510, and the first serif audio is output from the speakers 511L and 511R.

  When the operation of the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R also serves as an instruction to start the second line production, the operation is as follows. That is, the first stop state in which any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R is operated during the output of the first speech in the first speech production, and any one of the reels RL, RC, and RR stops rotating. Or when any two of the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R are operated to enter the second stop state in which any two rotations of the reels RL, RC, and RR are stopped, the effect control CPU 630 Sends the first line speech output stop command to the sound control unit 632, so that the output of the first speech is stopped. Furthermore, when the second speech production standby time has elapsed since the stop of the first speech output, the production control CPU 630 sends an output command for the second speech image to the display control unit 631, and the second speech audio is output. An output command is sent to the sound control unit 632. As a result, the image of the second serif is displayed on the image display device 510 while the display of the first serif image is continued, and the audio of the second serif is output from the speakers 111L and 111R.

  If all the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R are operated and all reels RL, RC, and RR are in the third stop state, the second line effect is started. When the second dialogue production is started and the player performs the start operation of the next game, the audio output of the second dialogue in the second dialogue production is interrupted, or the second dialogue production is stopped. There is a high possibility that the next game will not be started until the audio output is completed. However, in this embodiment, when the first stop state or the second stop state is entered, the second speech production is started, so the time for audio output in the second speech production is secured, There is a high possibility that the audio output will be finished before the player performs the start operation of the next game.

  Further, when the operation of the production push button 531 is an instruction to start the second dialogue production, the operation is as follows. That is, when the effective standby time elapses from the start of the first line production, the operation effective period is reached. In this case, the operation valid period is any operation until the next game start operation (the medal insertion for the credit of the next game, the operation of the start lever 505, etc.) is performed after the game ends or after the game ends. Without delay until the demonstration screen is displayed. When the push button 531 is operated during the output of the first speech in the first speech production, the production control CPU 630 sends the first speech speech output stop command to the sound control unit 632, thereby The speech output is stopped. Furthermore, when the second speech production standby time has elapsed since the stop of the first speech output, the production control CPU 630 sends an output command for the second speech image to the display control unit 631, and the second speech audio is output. An output command is sent to the sound control unit 632. As a result, the image of the second serif is displayed on the image display device 510 while the display of the first serif image is continued, and the audio of the second serif is output from the speakers 111L and 111R. As described above, the player performs the second speech production at an arbitrary timing by stopping the voice output in the first speech production and starting the second speech production in response to the operation instruction by the player. Can be made.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as an enclosed gaming machine that gives points.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A sound output means that outputs a predetermined sound, a display means that displays predetermined information, and an operation means that can be operated by a player. A predetermined game is played and a special game result is obtained. A gaming machine to which a value advantageous to the player is given,
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the result of the game becomes the special game result before informing the result of the game;
A line that displays character information on the display means and outputs sound corresponding to the character information on the display means as an effect suggesting whether or not the determination result by the prior determination means is the special game result. Line production execution means for executing production,
With
The speech production execution means displays first text information on the display means and outputs a first sound corresponding to the first text information on the sound output means; In the operation valid period in which the operation on the operation means after starting the production is effective, the display means displays the second character information in response to the operation means being operated, and the sound output means displays the second character information. 2nd line production which outputs the 2nd sound corresponding to 2 character information,
The sound output means outputs the second sound with priority over the first sound when the second speech production is started before the first speech production is ended by the speech production execution means. ,
The display means starts the display of the second character information when the second serif effect is started before the first serif effect is ended by the serif effect execution means, while the first character information is displayed. Continue to display the character information of
The gaming machine, wherein the possibility of being the special game result is different depending on the type of the first dialogue production. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for performing production control,
The game control means includes information transmission means for transmitting effect designation information to the effect control means,
The effect control means includes effect execution means for executing an effect based on the effect designation information transmitted from the information transmitting means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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