JP6645876B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can perform a game, there is a gaming machine that performs a specific effect such as a simultaneous effect on a plurality of gaming machines at a predetermined timing, for example, at regular intervals. (Patent Document 1). In addition, such gaming machines are based on the elapsed time from the game (for example, when the elapsed time from a state in which the game is not played reaches a predetermined time). There is one that executes a predetermined effect (Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-252534 A (paragraph numbers 0100 to 0116) JP-A-2007-000369 (paragraphs 0414 to 0417)

  However, when the predetermined effect as described in Patent Document 2 is executed, the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed is indefinite depending on the state of the game. Therefore, at a certain timing such as the specific effect in Patent Document 1, There was a problem that it was difficult to perform the effect.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect at a predetermined timing.

(A) A gaming machine capable of performing a game,
Setting means for setting the volume according to the operation of the player;
Initialization means for initializing the setting of the setting means,
First timing means capable of performing a first timing;
A second timing means capable of performing a second timing;
A predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect when the time value of the first time means has reached a predetermined value;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect when the time value of the second timing means has reached a specific value;
A timing initialization unit that initializes a time value of the first time unit based on the execution of the specific effect,
The initialization means does not initialize the volume setting based on the execution of the predetermined effect when the volume setting is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, and when the volume setting is not equal to or higher than the predetermined value, Initializing the volume setting based on the execution of the predetermined effect,
The specific effect is an effect by performing a series of controls for a predetermined period,
The specific effect execution means switches the control being executed to the control executed at the specific timing in the series of controls at a specific timing after a specific period has elapsed since the execution of the specific effect was started.
(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a game,
First timer means (game control microcomputer 560; S708 in FIG. 14; S800 in FIG. 16) capable of performing a first clocking (for example, clocking the elapsed time from the game (such as the duration of a state where there is no pending storage)). , S817 in FIG. 18, a game stop period measurement timer, etc.),
Second timing means capable of performing a second timing (effect control microcomputer 100, S702, S703, S707 in FIG. 14, time measurement timer, etc.);
A predetermined effect execution means (microcontroller for effect control) for executing a predetermined effect (demonstration display for customer waiting, display with reduced brightness at the time of power saving control, etc.) when the time value of the first timing means reaches a predetermined value. Computer 100, S800 in FIG. 16, S824 in FIG. 18, etc.);
When the time value of the second clocking means reaches a specific value, a specific effect for executing a specific effect (a specific effect such as performing a simultaneous effect of simultaneously starting a specific moving image reproduction by a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1). Execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S810 in FIG. 16, S5005 in FIG. 17, etc.);
A timing initialization means (production effect control microcomputer 100, S810 in FIG. 16, S5009A in FIG. 17, etc.) for initializing the time value of the first timing means based on the execution of the specific effect. Was.

  According to such a configuration, for example, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect on a plurality of gaming machines at the same time. Becomes

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The specific effect execution means stops the predetermined effect and executes the specific effect when the time value of the second clocking means reaches a specific value during execution of the predetermined effect (S5003 in FIG. 17). , S5004H, S5005, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, for example, even when a predetermined effect is being executed, it is possible to execute a specific effect at a certain fixed timing, such that a plurality of gaming machines can simultaneously execute a specific effect. While making it possible, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect at a certain fixed timing.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
Setting means (effect control microcomputer 100, S800 in FIG. 16, S826 to S828 in FIG. 18, etc.) capable of setting a plurality of types of settings (volume setting, luminance setting, etc.) according to the operation of the player;
Initialization means (effect control microcomputer 100, S800 in FIG. 16, S821 to S823 in FIG. 18, etc.) which can initialize the setting by the setting means based on the execution of the predetermined effect,
The plurality of types of settings are:
Initialization (such as S821 in FIG. 18) of the first setting (luminance setting, etc.)
The second setting (such as volume setting) includes a case where initialization is performed based on the execution of the predetermined effect (S822N and S823 in FIG. 18) and a case where initialization is not performed (S822Y and the like in FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, for a plurality of types of settings that can be set according to the operation of the player, the settings can be initialized at a suitable timing according to each setting.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The second setting includes a volume setting (S822, S823, etc. in FIG. 18),
The initialization means initializes the volume setting based on the execution of the predetermined effect when the volume setting is a volume equal to or higher than a predetermined value (volume 60% to 100% or the like) (S822Y in FIG. 18). If the sound volume setting is not a sound volume (such as sound volume 60% to 100%) of a predetermined value or more (such as sound volume 60% to 100%) (S822N in FIG. 18), the predetermined effect is performed based on the execution of the predetermined effect. The volume setting is initialized (reset to the initial value of 60% of the volume) (S823 in FIG. 18 is executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the sound from being difficult to hear due to the initialization of the volume.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
According to the operation of the player, the apparatus further includes setting means (effect control microcomputer 100, S800 in FIG. 16, S826 to S828 in FIG. 18, and the like) capable of performing a plurality of types of settings (volume setting, brightness setting, and the like) relating to the effect.
The specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect according to the setting changed from the setting by the setting means. (When performing the simultaneous effect by S5004C to S5004F in FIG. 17, each of the volume setting and the luminance setting is performed. If the set value is less than the predetermined value, the value is changed to the predetermined value, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the specific effect based on a suitable setting.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The specific effect is an effect by performing a series of controls for a predetermined period,
The specific effect execution means switches the control being executed to the control executed at the specific timing in the series of controls at a specific timing after a specific period has elapsed since the execution of the specific effect was started ( First modified example).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the progress of the specific effect from being shifted during the progress of the specific effect.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
In the state where the occurrence of the predetermined prize is permitted (the specific role has been won), the recommended operation mode and the recommended operation mode recommended by the player are more favorably operated than when the derivation operation means is operated. Can perform advantageous control that is advantageous to the player at a higher rate when the derivation operation means is operated in a different non-recommended operation mode (irregular pressing) (when an irregular pressing is performed, an advantageous display result is derived) While the advantageous display result is not derived when the push button is pushed forward) (main control unit);
A disadvantage control means (a penalty imposing control) capable of executing a disadvantageous control (a penalty imposing control) disadvantageous to the player when the derivation operation means is operated in the non-recommended operation mode in a state where the occurrence of the predetermined winning is permitted; Sub-control unit),
A warning effect execution unit (sub-control unit) that can execute a warning effect (warning effect) when the derivation operation unit is operated in the non-recommended operation mode in a state where the occurrence of the predetermined winning is allowed; Prepared,
The warning effect execution means terminates the warning effect before the predetermined effect is executed (when the warning effect is being executed, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the warning effect was executed, the warning effect is executed. At the same time, a customer waiting demonstration is displayed) (second modified example).

  According to such a configuration, by performing the warning effect, it is possible to warn the player who has operated in the non-recommended operation mode. Further, since the warning effect ends before the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp that the disadvantageous control is being executed after the execution of the predetermined effect, thereby reducing the player's willingness to play. Can be prevented.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit composition in a main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation storage buffer in a microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the production control timing when simultaneous production and demonstration display production are executed. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a volume brightness setting screen. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a time measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flow chart which shows specific production processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (games to be described later) attached thereto. (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided with a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a hit game ball can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the near side on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be operated to hold and tilt in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand) and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See). A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to the position on the upper plate and the lower plate that is shifted to the left or right while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided as the operation means.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them, and a plurality of types each of which can be identified. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as the identification information of the second symbol.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and displays on the display screen various images such as a change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decoration symbols (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. (2) When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is shown on the second special symbol display 8b. When it is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  In addition, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect.

  Here, the reach state is a display in which the effect symbols that have not been stopped and displayed yet continue to fluctuate when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination. This is a state, or a display state in which all or some of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). Also, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Also, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (a production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 9 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach (normal reach). Such special reach is called super reach. The reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than the special super reach. The normal reach is set so that a big hit is less likely to occur than the super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after a reach symbol is formed, a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image) is displayed, and then in a final effect display before the display result derivation display. In addition, a complicated effect display is performed to improve the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a changing medium effect symbol. In the normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, if the type of the background image (the image forming the background of the symbol) is different from the image displayed before the reach state, without displaying the moving image described above. A relatively simple effect display is performed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, an effect in which the variable display speed is reduced from a symbol before an arbitrary number of symbols (the number of symbol arrays) such as three symbols before the symbol. Is performed, a final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, another effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a result other than the big hit display result is displayed in a manner in which the reach symbol is formed, the reach is referred to as a deviation. In a mode in which the reach symbol is not formed without reaching the reach state, when a shift display result is obtained, a non-reach shift is called a shift.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display section) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information capable of identifying each is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (the second special symbol display) that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information capable of identifying each of them. (Variation display section) 8b. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers from 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is played). After passing (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning area, the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored storages is not 0, The first special symbol and the second special symbol are in a state where the variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (the variable time) is changed. After elapse, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. Further, with respect to the variable display in which the start condition has not been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start region such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “hold storage” is also used to indicate (specify) the information (hold storage information) stored on hold.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easily performed), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted displays is reduced by one.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the change display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, (1) The first start condition for enabling the variable display of the special symbol to be started is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the effect display device 9 is started. , The variable display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first start winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the change display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, (2) the second start condition for enabling the variable display of the special symbol to be started is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 , The variable display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is used for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Of the effect symbol as the symbol is displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the big hit as a big hit display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number in a summed (total) form. In the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the number of pending storage is indicated by displaying an image (hereinafter, referred to as pending display) that displays the generated pending storage information in correspondence with the number of pending storage information. In this way, by providing the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thereby, the repetition continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small-sized display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a variation display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. To an open state that is advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball which does not win is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the big hit game state ends, the base after the big hit game state ends, the fluctuation time after the big hit game state ends, the number of releases in the big hit ( (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is set when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special game state is a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable change state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probable abbreviation of the probability variation state, also referred to as the high probability state) is called “probable big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probable change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced, so that when the time reduction state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state is called “normal big hit”.

  In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. There is a case where the electric chu support control state for facilitating prize winning in the variable prize ball device 15 (higher entry and higher frequency) is controlled. Since the electric tuner support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. The control of the electric chew support includes a control of shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (ordinary symbol shortening control), and an ordinary symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed. Is increased, and the game ball is easily started and won (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 by such control, a game state is established in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased (high-frequency state) by the electric chewing support control as described above corresponds to the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning with respect to the number of firing balls. Since the ratio “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is a control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the variable winning ball device 15, that is, an electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chewing support control”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable-variable state)” and “low-probability state (non-probable-variable state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , “High base state (power control support state)” and “low base state (non-power support control state)”.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low-probability low-base state” and “high-probability high-base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state. The “high-accuracy high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the state of the base is the high-base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, the time saving state and the high base state are controlled, but since the time saving state and the high base state have the same control start and end conditions, The time-saving state and the state controlled to the high base state may be represented by the term of the time-saving state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15 rounds of jackpots, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low-probability high base state) after the end of the fifteen rounds of the jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are changed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, Is continued until the earlier of the condition until the occurrence of the condition is satisfied.

  The probable jackpot is a jackpot in which, after the end of the fifteenth round jackpot game state, control is performed to shift to the probable change state, the time saving state, and the high base state (highly reliable high base state). In the probable big hit, the condition that such a high-probability high base state is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue until you do.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to a game state, that is, a control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes the control according to the program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set updating rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the starting winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted). The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage storage display 18b, and the normal symbol storage storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, a real-time clock (RTC) 108, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The RTC 108 has a function of outputting time information including year / month / day / day of the week and hour / minute / second information. The RTC 108 has a function of automatically adjusting the clock value to the Japan Standard Time periodically using a radio clock. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, the RTC 108 operates by receiving power supply from a backup power supply circuit (not shown). It should be noted that the RTC 108 may be provided on the main board 31 side, and the timekeeping information may be supplied to the effect control microcomputer. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70 Various effects control such as control of the sound output of the sound source.

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected. The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected. The effect control CPU 101 inputs, via the input port 106, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation of the technician on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123. . The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, and probable jackpot) and the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for fluctuation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are included as the big hit in the specific game state. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  Further, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to include any of the variation pattern types determined. Is determined to be the fluctuation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach. The variation pattern type is randomly selected and determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) from a plurality of variation pattern types set at a selection ratio predetermined in a variation pattern type selection table, The variation pattern is randomly selected and determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns set at a predetermined selection ratio in the variation pattern selection table using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  Such a variation pattern type uses a variation pattern type table that is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is incorrect. Thus, the fluctuation time is reduced when the vehicle is in the time reduction state as compared to when the vehicle is not in the time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction state is not set in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not set. It is set so that the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time becomes high, and even when the reach type is selected, the ratio of selecting the normal reach fluctuation pattern having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types becomes high. As a result, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time reduction state is not set. Further, in the time reduction state, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern used when not in the time reduction state is set. The average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than that in the non-state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type includes a case where the number of reserved storages of the special symbol to be subjected to the variation display (the total number of reserved storages of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is equal to or more than a predetermined number, and a value less than the predetermined number. By setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, when the reserved storage number of each special symbol to be changed and displayed is a predetermined number or more, when the reserved storage number of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number On the other hand, the number-of-reserves reduction control in which the fluctuation time is reduced may be executed. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, compared to when the hold number reduction control state is not set, a setting is made such that the rate of selection of a variation pattern type having a short variation time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is increased. The average time of the fluctuation time may be shorter than in the case where the number of hold times is not in the control state. Further, in the suspension number reduction control, even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation time itself of the variation pattern type may be shorter than when the suspension number reduction control state is not set.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time (non-probable change state) big hit determination table used in the normal state (a game state that is not the probable change state, that is, a non-probable change state), and a positive change time big hit determination table used in the probable change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal time big hit determination table, and is written in the right column of FIG. 5A in the probability change big hit determination table. Are set as the jackpot determination values. The jackpot determination value set in the probability change jackpot determination table is a common jackpot determination value (referred to as a normal jackpot determination value or a first jackpot determination value) common to the jackpot determination value set in the normal jackpot determination table. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times as many) of jackpot determination values as the jackpot determination table at the time of a probability change (referred to as a jackpot determination value at the time of a probability change or a second jackpot determination value) is set. . As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). If any of the big hit determination values shown matches, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable big hit). Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 5A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (the change display of the first special symbol is changed). It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for the first special symbol. FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (the change display of the second special symbol is changed). It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when the game is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination tables shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining a big hit type when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of the jackpot is determined to be one of “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, and is referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the determination values (big hit type determination) corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit” are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. Value) is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5C, the determination values (big hit type determination) that are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and correspond to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit”, respectively. Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to “normal big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to the “probable change big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to the big hit symbol “7” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and determines that the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot symbol. The hit jackpot symbol is determined. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table into the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. A setting may be made so that the ratio of selecting a jackpot type having a larger number of rounds is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit is advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5C may have a higher percentage determined to be the probability variable big hit than the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher in the probability of the probability of a large hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be set to have a higher probability of being determined to be the probability variable big hit than the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect design as the identification information and the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the respective variable display of the first and second special symbols is started. There is a case where an effect called a pseudo-sequence as a predetermined effect mode (hereinafter, referred to as a pseudo-sequence effect) is executed. The pseudo-ream is a pseudo-representation display that shows what appears to be a single change corresponding to one hold storage as if a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold storages are being performed continuously. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is used to show as if a plurality of symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one start winning within a variable time determined for one start winning. Indicates a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of times of repeated execution of re-variation (the total number of variations including the initial variation and subsequent re-variations, also referred to as the number of pseudo-continuous variations), the greater the reliability of a big hit (the difference from a big hit) For all the selection ratios including the time, the degree of the ratio selected when the big hit is made, the degree of the big hit ratio, that is, the reliability of the big hit is increased. More specifically, by increasing the ratio selected when it is determined to be a big hit, it is suggested by a pseudo continuous production whether or not a big hit gaming state is set. In the variation pattern of the pseudo ream, a pseudo repetition pattern (for example, a symbol (numerals) to which a predetermined character or character or the like is attached, which is not included in an effect symbol that is normally displayed in a variation display (basically a variation display) on the effect display device 9. Symbols, which are also referred to as pseudo-serial exclusive symbols) are temporarily stopped. In the pseudo series, an effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that normally performs variable display (basically variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of the symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a combination of the temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined to be one of the pseudo consecutive chances from a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter, referred to as pseudo consecutive chances (simulated consecutive chances)) composed of combinations of symbols other than the combination of the big hit symbols. What should be done is.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a fluctuation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the fluctuation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the variation of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command for designating the end of the change of the first and second special symbols (symbol confirmation designation command).

  Commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable change jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening that indicates after opening (closing) the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Commands A301 to A302 (H) are big hit end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit gaming state for each big hit type (normal big hit or probable big hit).

  The command A401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there is a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command for designating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total reserved storage number designation command for designating the total number (the total reserved storage number) of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved storages. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (a command for specifying the subtraction of the total number of stored storages) for designating the subtraction of the total number of stored storages by one. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for game control transmits the command for subtracting the total number of reserved storages when subtracting the total number of reserved storages, but does not use the total number of reserved storages subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of reserved storages, a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages after the subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages is transmitted as a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages. May be configured to transmit a command designating the increased number of pending storages. Specifically, when the first reserved storage increases, a first reserved storage number designation command for designating the first reserved storage number is transmitted, and when the second reserved storage increases, the second reserved storage number is designated. The second reserved storage number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are prize-winning determination results such as a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, and a fluctuation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined from the determination results at the time of a prize, and the result of determining the type of the big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, in a prize-winning effect process (see FIG. 10) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit occurs at the time of starting prize, the type of the big hit, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Is within the range of the determination values. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating a big hit type are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In addition, a value that specifies the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, and can recognize the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command. Thus, the type of the variation pattern can be recognized.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (is an area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 7A, the maximum value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number (8 in this example). ) Is secured. FIG. 7A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (A), in the reserved specific area, it is determined that “first” or “second” in the winning order based on winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the order of winning the first winning port 13 and the second winning port 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (hold storage buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) as a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and outputs them to the A process of storing (storing) in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  As described above, the fact that the information regarding the starting winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance at the time of the start winning, but a variation pattern setting process (described later). It may be extracted at the time of the change of the special symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the holding specific area and the storage area is read out at the time of the start winning and used for a pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Can be

  When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first or second starting winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command. A command indicating the result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect processing of S1217 and S1228) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Various commands such as a received symbol designating command, a variation type command, and a command for designating the total number of retained storages can be stored in the receiving command buffer at the time of the start winning provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100 in association with each other. In addition, a storage area for storing data capable of specifying the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effecting operations that do not involve a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern includes data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main process, for example, a necessary initial setting process, a normal time initializing process, a non-normal time game state restoring process, a random number circuit setting process (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), a display random number updating process (variation pattern) , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, variation pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of the normal random number generation counter for symbol per contact determination) and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been reached) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the ordinary symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, the ordinary symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each of the determination random numbers such as the normal symbol hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number used in the game control is performed (determination random number updating process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the ordinary symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to an ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the ordinary symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to a game state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data according to the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the microcomputer 560 for game control, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a random number for a jackpot determination, which is obtained based on a winning winning in the first starting winning opening 13. There is provided a storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on a start winning in the second start winning opening 14. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port switch 13a is ON, the number of stored first reserved storage data is set on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a variation pattern determination) are output from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (A random number for use) is extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

  Regarding the following description relating to the hold storage, the fact that the information regarding the starting winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold storage”. The numerical data stored in the first storage buffer may be referred to as first storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second storage buffer may be referred to as second storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), and counts the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of a variable time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol change process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to a special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the special winning opening in the special variable winning sphere device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect in the big hit game state to the effect controlling microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening process (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is on (S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the flow shifts to S1222. If the first startup port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process moves to S1222.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 stores a total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the order of winning into the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. The data indicating "first" is set in an area corresponding to the value of (1) (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts to win in the first starting winning port 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second starting port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts to win in the second starting winning port 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specification area) shown in FIG. When the second starting port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specifying information storage area (pending specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, data indicating "first" or "second" in the winning order is set. Therefore, the winning order to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 7B). (S1216). In the process of S1216, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined at the time of the start prize (S1217).

  In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and after various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as the hold storage information, the start of the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal process (S300), the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the hold storage information. The determination as to whether or not the display result is the big hit display result, and the big hit type determination are performed based on the big hit determination value and the big hit type determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Perform based on

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the winning start in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is set to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. At the timing when the winning prize port 13 or the second starting prize port 14 is started (time when the stored storage information is stored), the stored storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the starting prize is prefetched, and the prefetched reservation is performed. Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not to be a big hit, the determination of the type of the big hit, and the determination of the variation pattern are determined in accordance with the above-described various random numbers, the big hit determination value, the big hit type determination value , And a prize-winning effect process for pre-reading based on the fluctuation pattern type determination value. By doing so, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the fluctuation display result is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit (the possibility of a big hit) during the fluctuation display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The control is performed (S1219). Also, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to send the total pending storage number designation command. The control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the first state is established regardless of the gaming state (high-probability state, low-probability state, high-base state, low-base state, big-hit game state, etc.). Each time the start winning port 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, when a start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first start winning designating command. The command for specifying the total number of storages to be held is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second starting port switch 14a is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of second reserved storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the number of second reserved storages). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the pending storage specific information storage area (reservation specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 7B). (S1227). In the process of S1227, a random number for jackpot determination (random R), a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1), a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect effect processing (S1229), and also controls for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (S1230). Also, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to send the total pending storage number designation command. Control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the big hit game state), the second state Every time the start winning port 14 is started, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, when a start winning in the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, a symbol designating command, a change type command, a second starting winning designating command. The command for specifying the total number of storages to be held is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer has pending storage data (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, a demonstration display called a customer waiting demonstration display (hereinafter also referred to as a demo display) unless a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been sent yet. (S77), and terminates the special symbol normal process. Here, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is set, and the customer It is controlled not to send the waiting demo designation command. Such a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  When there is reserved storage data in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 7A) is “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating “first” (that is, the data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed on the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed on the second special symbol (S53). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a will be described below in accordance with whether data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display 8a performs a variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol display 8b displays the variation of the second special symbol on the basis of the hold storage data stored in the second hold storage buffer. Is performed.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed according to the starting winning prize in which the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in this embodiment. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55, and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. The data is stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by one, and sets the value of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by one, and the content of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Also, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

  The count value of the total reserved storage number counter formed in the RAM 55 for counting the total reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. , Or data indicating "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second starting winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second special symbol. Data is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer, and executes the hit hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number for jackpot determination extracted in S1216 of the starting port switch passing process and S1227 of the starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the big hit. Perform The big hit determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 5) with a big hit determination random number and, when they match, determining a big hit. That is, it is a program for executing the process of determining a big hit.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high probability state) than in the non-probable change state (normal game state). More specifically, the large-hit-judgment-judgment table (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, A normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A are set) that is set to be smaller than the time-and-big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. If the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probable change time big hit determination table. When the vehicle is in the state or the time saving state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal time big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number (random R) for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

  Whether or not the current game state is the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 9) when a probability change big hit occurs, and thereafter, a condition that the next big hit is determined, or a fluctuation display that results in a loss display result. When the condition that the predetermined number of times has been executed (for example, 100 times) is satisfied, the special symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset and displayed at the timing of stopping and displaying.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the random number for big hit determination (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit (S71). The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, a first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and a second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5B. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5C.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for jackpot type determination extracted in the starting port switch passing process and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance, and holds the random number using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the storage buffer are determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set for the first special symbol and the second special symbol such that the big hit symbol differs for each big hit type. Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  The CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot”, “02” is set as the jackpot type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). More specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, the symbol "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. If the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol determined in S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “probably variable big hit”, “7” is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the change pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  In the above-described display result designation command transmission process (S302), the CPU 56 selects one of the display result 1 designation command to the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or the loss. Is transmitted to transmit the effect control command (see FIG. 6).

  In the above-described special symbol change processing (S303), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop processing (S304). The value is updated, and the process proceeds to the special symbol stop processing.

  If the result of the fluctuation display indicates a big hit, the big win game opening pre-process (S305), the big win opening process (S306), and the big hit end process (S307) are executed to control the big hit gaming state. Is done. In the big hit end processing (S307), the probable change flag and the time saving flag are set at the time of the end of the probability changing big hit, and the time saving flag is set at the end of the normal big hit. Thus, after the end of the jackpot, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the time saving state.

  The time-saving state after the probability change big hit and the normal big hit needs to be continued until one of the conditions until the change display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. In such a continuous period of 100 variable displays, in the big hit end process (S307), the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time reduction state is set to 100 times, and thereafter, every time the variable display is executed. In the special symbol stop process, control is performed by subtracting and updating, and the time saving flag is reset based on the count-up of the time saving number counter, so that the time saving state is terminated.

  Next, the relationship between the simultaneous production as a specific production performed in the present embodiment and the customer waiting demonstration display production as a predetermined production will be described. In the customer waiting demonstration display effect, the game stop period measuring timer as the first time counting means is in a game stop state (a state in which the game ball is fired or not) in which the total number of stored suspensions is “0”. The time elapsed from the time when the stored memory information is completely absent is counted, and when the counted value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 60 seconds), the effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a predetermined effect for demonstration. This is an effect of executing the customer waiting demonstration display provided in the. Specifically, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 when the total number of reserved storages becomes “0” as shown in S77 in FIG. 11, and as shown in S824 in FIG. In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the fluctuation display is not executed for a predetermined period after receiving the command, the customer waiting demonstration display is executed. Such a customer waiting demonstration display ends when a game is played (for example, when a new hold storage is generated and a variable display is executed).

  Note that the customer waiting demonstration display may be started when the game control microcomputer 560 or the production control microcomputer 100 times that the state in which there is no total pending storage information has continued for a predetermined period. . In addition, the customer waiting demonstration display recognizes, by the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100, that there is no total pending storage information and that the game ball is not fired. The execution may be started when the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 measures the fact that has continued for a specific period. In addition, the customer waiting demonstration display indicates that there is no total pending storage information and that the player is not in contact with the hit ball operation handle 5 by the microcomputer 560 for game control or the microcomputer 100 for effect control. Recognition and execution may be started when the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 measures that the state has continued for a specific period. In the customer waiting demonstration display, the game control microcomputer 560 or the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the variable display is not being executed, and that the state has continued for a predetermined period. The execution may be started when time is measured by the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the simultaneous production, the time value of the time measurement timer capable of measuring the time based on the time value of the RTC 108 is a predetermined value (for example, the time value is 10:00, 11:00, 12:00...). Is a value corresponding to the hour), as a specific effect, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are synchronized with other pachinko gaming machines of the same model by using an effect display device 9 or the like. This is an effect in which a specific effect can be simultaneously executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes). Such a specific effect of performing the simultaneous effect is continued until a predetermined time elapses even when the game is being played.

  Since the customer waiting demonstration display ends when a game is played (for example, when a new hold storage is generated and a variable display is performed), the duration of the display may be undefined. On the other hand, since the data is set so that the simultaneous production is executed over a predetermined period, the duration of the production is constant.

  The customer waiting demonstration display may be terminated on condition that the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the launch of the game ball has been detected. In addition, the customer waiting demonstration display may be terminated on condition that the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the player has touched the hit ball operation handle 5. Further, the customer waiting demonstration display may be terminated on condition that the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the variable display is executed. In the customer waiting demonstration display, for example, an operation of a predetermined operation unit (an operation (operation) unit such as a button or a controller) such as the push button 120, the trigger button 125, or the tilt direction sensor unit 123 is detected. May be terminated on condition that the microcomputer 560 for game control or the microcomputer 100 for effect control recognizes. In addition, the customer waiting demonstration display indicates that a game ball is entered by any of the sensors provided on the game board 6 such as the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23. The detection may be terminated on condition that the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes the detection.

  FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing an example of an effect control timing when a specific effect for performing a simultaneous effect and a predetermined effect for displaying a customer waiting demonstration are executed. In FIG. 12, (A) shows the effect control timing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the unit number “1” installed in the game arcade, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the unit number “2” installed in the gaming arcade. The effect control timing is shown in (B). The machine number “1” and the machine number “2” are pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model. In gaming arcades, basically, pachinko gaming machines of the same model have the same gaming machine installation island (a predetermined number of pachinko gaming machines are installed in the gaming arcade, and island-shaped gaming machines that can be installed in a form in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are gathered together) Machine installation location). For example, the platform number "1" and the platform number "2" are installed at adjacent positions on the same gaming machine installation island.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, at a game store, for example, at time 10:00, the power of all installed game machines including the pachinko game machine 1 is automatically turned on all at once. Accordingly, all the pachinko gaming machines 1 start operating at the same time from 10:00. In addition, the power-on of all the gaming machines installed in the amusement store is not automatic, and the administrator of the amusement store can use a power switch or the like provided for turning on the power of all the amusement machines. The operations may be performed simultaneously (simultaneously) by operating the operation means.

  After the simultaneous power-on for the unit numbers “1” and “2”, the fact that the storage information was not stored is executed based on the timer information of the game stop period measurement timer, and the customer waiting demonstration display is executed. When a predetermined period (60 seconds) as a condition time elapses, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, for example, a predetermined moving image is displayed at the unit number “1” and the unit number “2”. Simultaneously, a customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display in the figure) for performing an effect such as displaying an image is started. This is because the power-on is performed at the same time, and the timing for starting the clocking of the predetermined period in which the hold storage information is not stored is the same. Thus, the customer waiting demonstration display is executed in a synchronized manner at the unit number “1” and the unit number “2”. Since the display mode of the customer waiting demo display on the same type of pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same, when the customer waiting demo display is executed in a synchronized manner on a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 as described above, one pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the customer waiting demo display. The effect of the demonstration display effect can be improved compared to when the waiting demonstration display is executed.

  Thereafter, when a game is executed in each of the pachinko gaming machines 1, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a situation in which the variable display is executed and a situation in which the variable display is not executed are displayed. Everything is different. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, after a certain period of time has elapsed after the power was turned on, the customer waiting demonstration display cannot be executed in a synchronized manner in each of the units.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a specific time (for example, 5 minutes) from a set time at which simultaneous production as a specific production is performed, such as time 12:00 shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. Is elapsed, and when the end condition of the simultaneous production is fulfilled, the clock initialization control for initializing (clearing to 0) the clock value of the game stop period measurement timer is executed. When the time value of the game stop period measurement timer is initialized by the timing initialization control as described above when the end condition of the simultaneous production is satisfied, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, after the simultaneous production ends. For example, in a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 that do not have a hold memory, such as when it is recognized that a game is not played, the execution start timing of the customer waiting demonstration display is matched, and the production of the customer waiting demonstration display is synchronized. Becomes possible.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of settings relating to effects such as volume and luminance can be set in accordance with the operation (operation) of the player. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume / luminance setting screen.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in this embodiment, for example, during the display of the customer waiting demo, the display image indicating that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, such as “demonstration display,” and the “volume setting” A volume brightness setting screen including a display image such as “Please do!” Is displayed on effect display device 9. On the volume / brightness setting screen shown in FIG. 13 (A), the player operates the stick controller 122 to tilt left and right, for example, so that the volume output from the speaker 27 at the time of production or the like is 0 to 100 (with respect to the maximum volume). A selection operation is performed from among (a numerical value corresponding to% display), and the volume of the selected volume is determined by pressing and pulling the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 or pressing the push button 120. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 selects the volume based on the tilt operation signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 of the stick controller 122, and outputs signals from the trigger sensor 125 of the stick controller 122 and the push sensor 124 of the push button 120. Based on the input, the selected volume is input as a volume setting value.

  When the setting of the volume is completed, for example, as shown in FIG. 13B, the volume brightness setting screen is switched to a screen including a display image such as “Please set the brightness!”. On the display screen shown in FIG. 13 (B), the player operates the stick controller 122 to tilt left and right, for example, so that the luminance of the frame LED 28 is between 0 and 100 (a numerical value corresponding to% display with respect to the maximum luminance). , A push-pull operation of the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 or a push-down operation of the push button 120 is performed to determine the selected luminance. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 selects the luminance based on the tilt operation signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 of the stick controller 122, and outputs signals from the trigger sensor 125 of the stick controller 122 and the push sensor 124 of the push button 120. Based on the input, the selected luminance is input as a luminance setting value. The luminance setting is not limited to the luminance of the frame LED 28, and may be set such that the luminance of other light emitting means can be set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the operation by the operation of the player is detected by the trigger sensor 125, the push sensor 124, and the tilt direction sensor unit 123, and the volume and the brightness are determined based on the detection. It becomes selectable.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the volume and brightness can be set according to the operation of the player during the customer waiting demo display before the game starts, but in addition to the customer waiting demo display, Alternatively, the volume and brightness may be set or changed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol instead of during the display of the customer waiting demonstration. In this case, for example, the same processing as S811F to S811I may be performed in a later-described effect design fluctuation process to set or change the volume or luminance even during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol. .

  In addition, the target that can be set according to the operation of the player is not limited to the above-described volume and luminance, but may be a setting related to another effect such as an effect mode. For example, data for executing a plurality of types of effect modes is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control board so that the effect mode controlled according to the game situation can be selected and executed. A setting screen similar to the brightness may be displayed, and an effect in one effect mode may be selected and executed from among a plurality of types of effect modes according to the operation of the player as described above. As a target that can be set in accordance with the operation of the player, only one type of setting item, such as volume only, brightness only, and effect mode only, may be set. A combination of volume and brightness, a combination of volume and effect mode A combination of a plurality of types of setting items, such as a combination of a luminance and an effect mode or a combination of a volume, a luminance and an effect mode, may be settable.

  Further, in this embodiment, the volume and the brightness of the player are detected by using a detecting means such as the trigger button 125, the push sensor 124, and the tilt direction sensor unit 123, which can detect the operation by the player. An example in which setting is possible has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the setting of the volume and the brightness by the player may be performed by any detecting means as long as the detecting means can detect the operation of the player. Detecting means such as a sensor or the like which can directly detect the operation of the player may be used. Therefore, the setting of the volume and the brightness as described above can detect the operation of the player such as the trigger button 125, the push sensor 124, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, the infrared sensor, and the motion sensor as described above. Any detecting means may be used as long as it is a suitable detecting means.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining a start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S701). ).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 reads time information from RTC (real time clock) 108 (S702). Next, effect control CPU 101 specifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the specified time (S703). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out every hour at hour 00. Generally, a game store opens at 10:00, so in S703, a time measurement timer is set so as to time out at 11:00. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 9:50, a value corresponding to 70 minutes until time 11:00 is set in the time measurement timer in S703.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which time measurement is performed using the RTC 108 and the time measurement timer, but the time measurement method is not limited to the method described in this embodiment. For example, without using the RTC 108, a value equivalent to one hour is uniformly set in the time measurement timer in S703 or S755 of the time measurement process described later, and every hour after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, A configuration may be made so that the time measurement timer times out and a specific effect described later is executed.

  Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S704). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S705) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing received command data in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like (command analysis processing: S706). Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a time measurement process (S707). In the time measurement process, a process of measuring time using a time measurement timer is executed. Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (S708). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as a variation display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S706, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. The effect corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and effect control is executed.

  Next, the random number values used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, and for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) In addition to SR1-3, random number update processing for updating the count value of a counter for generating random numbers for determining various effects is executed (S708). Is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing for each. Can be

  In addition, a suspended storage display control process for controlling the display state of the total pending storage display unit 18c is executed (S709). After that, the processing shifts to S704.

  By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, in response to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the time measurement process (S707) in the effect control main process of FIG. In the time measurement processing, effect control CPU 101 performs the following processing. First, the value of the time measurement timer is decremented by 1 (S751), and it is checked whether or not the time measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (S752). If the timeout has not occurred, the process ends. If the time measurement timer has timed out, an effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the condition for starting the specific effect has been satisfied is set (S753).

  The “specific effect” is, as described above, an effect that is executed over a predetermined period based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. For example, a plurality of units installed in a game store at a timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied This is an effect that can be executed all at once on a gaming machine. As the specific effect, for example, a predetermined moving image is reproduced on the background of the effect display device 9. In addition, light emission of a predetermined lamp and audio output are performed along with the reproduction of the moving image. At this time, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is performed in the same manner as during the normal time when the simultaneous effect is not performed, but the position of the display area, the display size, and the position so that the effect does not interfere with the simultaneous effect. , The display mode of the effect image and the like is changed so as to be different from the normal state. The simultaneous production may be realized by reproducing a moving image (or displaying a still image), emitting light from a lamp, outputting sound, or a combination thereof.

  In this embodiment, the specific condition is established based on the fact that the hour has passed on the hour of the hour, and the effect of starting a predetermined moving image reproduction simultaneously for 5 minutes as the predetermined period is a specific effect. Be executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, at 0:00, the time measurement timer times out and the effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (see S752, S753), and based on the effect start condition satisfaction flag being set. Then, a specific effect is executed in a specific effect process (see S810) described later.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 reads time information from RTC (real-time clock) 108 (S754). Next, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer to execute an effect at a predetermined next time according to the specified time. (S755). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out every hour at hour 00. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 11:00, a value corresponding to 60 minutes until the next time 12:00 is set in the time measurement timer in S703.

  In this embodiment, the time information is read from the RTC 108 every time the time measurement timer is set. However, the time information is read from the real-time clock 108 and the time measurement timer is read only when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. (See S702 and S703). When the time measurement timer is set after the power is turned on for the second time or later, a value equivalent to 60 minutes is uniformly read without reading time information from the real-time clock 108. You may make it set to a time measurement timer. By doing so, the processing of S754 becomes unnecessary. However, in this embodiment, the time information is read out from the real-time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set, so that the time measurement timer times out at 0:00 and the specific effect can be started more accurately. Like that.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the specific effect process (S810) for executing the above-described specific effect, and then executes any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. Do.

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The look-ahead effect process (S700) is a process for determining whether to execute the above-described look-ahead specific effect, and for selecting the type of the look-ahead specific effect.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop processing (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing a display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. The processing during the round (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the post-round process. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end process. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the mid-round processing. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control on the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above-described processes, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed. The effect control CPU 101, for example, recognizes the specified fluctuation pattern and display result for the fluctuation display to be executed based on the received fluctuation pattern command and the display result designation command, and The stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), a type of disturbance necessary to determine various display results from among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining a stop symbol of an effect symbol according to the display result. Numerical values are extracted, and the stop symbols of the effect symbols are determined using these and the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbols and the numerical values are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a medium effect symbol (middle symbol), and a right effect symbol ( Numerical data indicating the random number value SR1-3 for determining a (right symbol) and a random number value SR2 for determining a specific effect, which will be described later, are controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the effect.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, etc. is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the effect control microcomputer 100, and is set for each. Each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined numerical range, and is extracted at a timing determined for each of them, and is used as a random number. That is, a stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, when stopping the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol with the determined stop symbol. Regarding the effect design, a stop design that reminds the user of a big hit is called a big hit design. Then, a stop symbol that reminds the user of a loss is referred to as a “miss symbol”.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. In the following description, the result of the deviation display after reaching the reach state is referred to as “reach loss”, and the result of the deviation display without reaching the reach state is referred to as “non-reach loss”.

  When determining a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the out-of-reach symbol determination data table (random number) stored in the ROM 102 is extracted. Using a data table that shows the relationship with the left, middle, and right effect symbols that deviate from the numerical values), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the left, middle, and right effect symbols, which are the fluctuation display results of the effect symbols, respectively. Are determined as a combination. Further, in the case where the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols is determined in this way, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the big hit symbols, correction is made so as to become the out-of-reach symbol combination ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by accident, the stop symbol is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is corrected. Is determined. The combination of the non-reach out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result.

  In the case of determining the combination of the symbols in the reach loss, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the loss symbol stored in the ROM 102 is read. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as a stop symbol of each of the effect symbols (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2. Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols thus determined is used as the final stop symbol which is the result of the variable display.

  When determining the combination of the big hit symbols, the combination of the big hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit. For example, when it is a probability variable jackpot, a combination of probability variable jackpots reminiscent of a probability variable jackpot (for example, a symbol in which any odd symbol such as "7, 7, 7" for left, middle, and right effect symbols is prepared) Is determined. Also, when a normal jackpot is reached, a combination of normal jackpot symbols reminiscent of a normal jackpot (for example, a symbol in which any of the even-numbered symbols such as left, middle, and right effect symbols are "2, 2, 2") Is determined.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is to be set to the probability variable jackpot, a table for determining the symbol jackpot that is stored in the ROM 102 (a data table indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the symbol symbol of the jackpot) is used. Then, a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any one of odd-numbered symbols is selected and determined. In the probability changing big hit symbol determination table, numerical data of each of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd symbols. When determining the combination of the probability variable big hit symbols, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from the SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is used as the combination of the probability variable big hit symbols using the probability variable big hit symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The combination of the probable jackpot symbols thus determined is used as the final stop symbol which is the result of the fluctuation display.

  Also, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the normal jackpot symbol) Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any one of the even symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random numbers is used as the normal jackpot symbol combination using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the result of the variable display.

  When the normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to each normal reach type is performed. Further, when super reach is specified in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to each type of super reach is performed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the state is the probable change state based on the probable change state designation command, and can recognize the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the effect device, a special effect can be performed according to the probable change state and the time saving state.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the game state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the time reduction state designation command, the probable change state designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the game state thus recognized and the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect mode according to the current game state. It is possible to execute the fluctuation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in addition to the fluctuation pattern, whether to be a big hit, and, if the type of the big hit can be specified by the fluctuation pattern command, information on whether to make the big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, Further, the combination of the stop symbols of the effect symbols may be determined based on the information of the type of the big hit.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the process table.

  The process table includes a process timer set value and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variable display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the specific effect processing (S810). In the specific effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not an effect end condition satisfaction flag indicating that the end condition of the specific effect has been satisfied is set (S5001). If the production end condition satisfaction flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific production execution flag indicating that the specific production is being executed is set (S5002). If the special effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (S5003). If the effect start condition satisfaction flag has not been set, the process ends.

  If the effect start condition satisfaction flag is set (that is, if the start condition of the specific effect is satisfied), effect control CPU 101 resets the effect start condition satisfaction flag (S5004). The effect control CPU 101 reads the volume setting value of the speaker 27 and the luminance setting value of the frame LED 28 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM (S5004A).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the volume of the speaker 27 and the brightness of the frame LED can be set by the player's operation during the customer waiting demonstration at the start of the game (variation pattern command reception described later). (See S811G to S811I of the waiting process). The set value storage area provided in the RAM stores the volume set value of the speaker 27 and the luminance set value of the frame LED 28 set by the player.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 sets the volume and luminance used for the specific effect to the values of the volume setting value and the luminance setting value read in S5004A (S5004B). Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the volume setting value read in S5004A is less than a predetermined value (S5004C). In this embodiment, in S5004C, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum volume of the speaker 27. If the sound volume setting value is less than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 101 changes the sound volume used for the specific effect set in S5004B to a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example) and resets it (S5004D). ).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the luminance setting value read in S5004A is less than a predetermined value (S5004E). In this embodiment, in S5004E, it is determined whether or not the predetermined value is less than a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum luminance value of the frame LED 28. If the luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 101 changes the luminance used for the specific effect set in S5004B to a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example) and resets the luminance (S5004F). ).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is currently being displayed (S5004G). Whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is determined, for example, when the customer waiting demonstration display is started in S824 described later, a customer waiting demonstration displaying flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is set, and in S5004G This is performed by confirming whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set.

  If it is confirmed in S5004G that the waiting-for-customer demonstration is being displayed, the currently-executing waiting-for-customer demonstration is stopped (S5004H), and the process proceeds to S5005. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5004G that the waiting demo is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S5005 without passing through S5004H. Thereby, when the effect start condition of the specific effect is satisfied during the display of the customer waiting demonstration, the display of the customer waiting demonstration being executed is stopped.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for starting reproduction of a moving image of the specific effect in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (S5005). In this embodiment, the upper part of the display area of the effect display device 9 is defined as the specific effect execution region. In S5005, the effect control CPU 101 sets the specific effect for the specific effect in the upper region of the display region of the effect display device 9. To start the reproduction of the moving image. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 starts the moving image reproduction according to the volume and luminance set in S5004B, S5004D, and S5004F, and outputs the sound corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect from the speaker 27 at the set volume. Control is performed to make the frame LED 28 emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect with the luminance. When the moving image for the specific effect is played in the upper region of the display region of the effect display device 9 and when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, the lower portion of the display region of the effect display device 9 is displayed. In the area, the effect symbol variation display is executed.

  When the specific effect is not executed, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed using substantially the entire display area of the display area of the effect display device 9, but when the specific effect is executed, the effect display device 9 is displayed. The variable display of the effect symbol is performed using a partial display area such as a lower area of the display area. In the variation display of the effect symbol using such a partial display area, when the specific effect before the start of the variable display is being executed, whether or not the specific effect is being executed in the effect symbol variation start process (S801) When the specific effect is being executed, the variable display image data for the specific effect that is set in advance is selected and set, and based on the data, the effect symbol changing process (S802) is performed. This is realized by executing the variable display of the effect symbol. Also, when the specific effect is executed during the fluctuation display, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is executed in the effect symbol fluctuation process (S802). When the specific effect is executed, the fluctuation display during execution is performed. Is changed to a preset variable display image data for executing a specific effect, and based on the data, is changed to a variable display mode of the effect symbol during the specific effect, and the variable display is executed. Is done.

  The variation display of the effect symbol when the specific effect is executed may be executed in the following effect mode. For example, the specific effect is executed in substantially the entire display area of the effect display device 9, and the effect symbol is reduced (reduced) into a small design, such as a corner of the display area of the effect display device 9. The variable display may be performed in a small display area. In addition, the specific effect is executed in substantially the entire display area of the effect display device 9, and the effect symbol is displayed on another image display device (for example, smaller than the effect display device 9) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The image may be changed and displayed in a manner of being moved to another image display device such as a liquid crystal display device.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a specific effect execution flag (S5006), and sets a value corresponding to a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) in a specific effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the specific effect. Is set (S5007).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processes of S5004A to S5004F, if the sound volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player are equal to or more than a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example). The specific effect is executed at a volume or luminance corresponding to the set volume set value or the luminance set value, and the specific effect is executed at least at a volume or luminance corresponding to the predetermined value if less than a predetermined value, A specific effect is not executed with an unnecessarily low sound or a specific effect is executed with an unnecessarily dark luminance.

  Further, in this embodiment, after temporarily setting the volume and brightness of the specific effect to the volume set value and the brightness set value set by the player (see S5004B), the volume set value and the brightness set value are less than the predetermined values. Is determined, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the volume and brightness are changed to the predetermined value and reset, and the setting method of the volume and brightness of the specific effect is described in this embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, when the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are read in S5004A, first, it is checked whether the read volume setting value is lower than a predetermined value, and if it is lower than the predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect is set to a predetermined value. May be set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value, and if the value is equal to or more than a predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect may be set to the read volume setting value as it is. Also, it is checked whether the read luminance setting value is less than a predetermined value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the luminance of the specific effect is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value. May be set to the read luminance setting value as it is. With such a configuration, the volume and the brightness need only be set once, and it is not necessary to reset them later.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the processing of S5004C to S5004F is executed to determine whether both the sound volume and the luminance are less than the predetermined value and reset the value. It may be determined whether only one of the luminances is less than a predetermined value and reset. Specifically, the configuration may be such that only one of the processes of S5004C and S5004D and the processes of S5004E and S5004F is executed.

  When the specific effect execution flag is set (Y in S5002), that is, when the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the specific effect period measurement timer by one (1). S5008). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific effect period measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (S5009). If the timeout has not occurred, the process ends. If the specific effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if a predetermined period (five minutes in this example) has elapsed and the end condition of the specific effect has been satisfied), the effect control CPU 101 sets the game stop state. The timer value of the game stop period measurement timer for measuring the period is cleared to “0” (S5009A). As described above, when the effect termination condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the count value of the game stop period measurement timer is initialized to “0” as described with reference to FIG. Therefore, when a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model are installed in the gaming shop, the timing value of the game stop period measurement timer of all pachinko gaming machines 1 is initially set when the condition for terminating the effect of the specific effect is satisfied. Aligned to the value.

  After S5009A, it is checked whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value (2 in this example) indicating the effect symbol variation process (S5010). If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect during the process of changing the effect symbol (that is, if the effect symbol is being displayed while the effect symbol is being changed), the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately end the specific effect, Only the effect ending condition satisfaction flag is set (S5011), and the process ends. If the value of the effect control process flag is not the value indicating the effect symbol variation process, the process proceeds to S5014.

  If the effect ending condition satisfaction flag has been set (Y in S5001), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value indicating effect symbol variation stop processing (3 in this example). It is checked whether or not it has been performed (S5012). If the value of the effect control process flag is not the value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop processing (ie, if it is the timing to stop the effect symbol variation display), the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect end condition satisfaction flag Is reset (S5013). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to end the moving image reproduction of the specific effect being executed in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (S5014). Then, effect control CPU 101 resets the specific effect execution flag (S5015).

  By executing the processing of S5001 and S5009 to S5015, in this embodiment, a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses at a timing other than the time when the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed, and the end condition of the specific effect is changed. If it is established, the flow shifts to S5014, and the execution of the specific effect is immediately ended. On the other hand, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately terminated, and After waiting until the timing to end the fluctuation display (see S5012), the execution of the specific effect is ended.

  As for the specific effect (simultaneous effect) started in S5005, when the time measurement timer times out as shown in S752 and S753 in FIG. As shown in S5004H, the display of the customer waiting demonstration is stopped, and the specific effect of performing the simultaneous production is executed as shown in S5005 of FIG. For example, it is possible to execute a specific effect at a certain time, for example, it is possible to execute a specific effect at a certain time in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and it is possible to execute a customer waiting demonstration display at a certain time. It becomes possible.

  In addition, as shown in S5004C to S5004F in FIG. 17, when a specific effect for performing a simultaneous effect is performed, for each of the volume setting and the luminance setting, when the setting is less than a predetermined value, the setting is changed to a predetermined value. Since the specific effect is performed by a predetermined volume setting and brightness setting suitable for the specific effect, it is possible to perform the specific effect based on a suitable setting when performing the specific effect for performing the simultaneous effect. it can.

  In this embodiment, in the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, since the specific effect process of S810 is executed before the processes of S800 to S807, if the start condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the big hit Even during the game, a specific effect is executed. In this case, the effect during the big hit game is executed in the effect display device 9, and therefore, the execution of the specific effect is continued by, for example, displaying a moving image reproduction of the specific effect on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in a reduced manner. What should I do? Then, for example, when a predetermined period (in this example, 5 minutes) elapses and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied during the big hit game, the reproduction of the reduced-display moving image is ended and the execution of the specific effect is performed. May be ended.

  Further, the processing mode of the specific effect processing is not limited to the one described in this embodiment. For example, in the specific effect processing shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag before and after S5010 is a value indicating the effect design fluctuation stop processing, and the value of the effect control process flag is determined to be the effect design change stop. If it is a value indicating the process, the process may proceed to S5014 and the moving image reproduction of the specific effect may be ended.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the predetermined period has elapsed during the fluctuation display, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the fluctuation stop, but the specific effect is further waited until the next fluctuation start. May be ended. In this case, for example, before or after S5010, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect design variation stop processing. If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect design variation stop process. For example, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating an effect symbol variation start process. Then, if the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect design change start process, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended by waiting for the start of the next change and then ending the moving image reproduction of the specific effect. What should I do? Alternatively, for example, before or after S5010, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process, and if the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process, Alternatively, by directly moving to S5014 and ending the reproduction of the moving image of the specific effect, the reproduction of the moving image of the specific effect may be terminated after waiting for the next fluctuation start.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag has been set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S801) (S813). Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is also transmitted at the time of restoration from power failure (see S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, it shifts to the effect symbol fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, so the fluctuation display of the effect symbol only by receiving the display result designation command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command Does not start.

  If the variation pattern command reception flag has not been set (that is, if the variation pattern command has not been received), it is confirmed whether or not the specific effect execution flag has been set (S814). When the specific effect execution flag is set and the specific effect is being executed, the process ends. On the other hand, when the specific effect execution flag is not set and the specific effect is not being executed, it is confirmed whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (S815). Whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is determined, for example, when the customer waiting demonstration display is started in S824 described later, a customer waiting demonstration displaying flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is set, and in S5004G This is performed by confirming whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set.

  If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (S816). If the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received), the count value of the game stop period measurement timer is incremented by +1 (S817).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the elapsed time from the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command has passed 60 seconds, based on the count value of the game stop period measurement timer (S818). Specifically, in S818, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the game stop period measurement timer has reached a predetermined value corresponding to 60 seconds. As described above, whether or not the elapsed time since the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command has passed 60 seconds is determined, for example, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set in the command analysis processing (that is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set). After receiving the waiting demonstration designation command), after initializing the time value of the predetermined timer to 0 seconds, whether the time value added and updated in S817 is the predetermined value corresponding to 60 seconds in S818 Is confirmed based on the confirmation.

  If 60 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, a process for displaying a customer waiting demonstration as described below is performed. First, a process of clearing (initializing) the count value of the game stop period measurement timer to “0” (S819) and a process of resetting a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (S820) are performed.

  Then, the current setting stored in the setting value storage area is reset as the luminance setting value of the frame LED 28 used for the customer waiting demonstration display, and the luminance initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 60% of the maximum luminance) And reset (S821). Next, the volume setting value of the speaker 27 stored in the setting value storage area is read, and it is confirmed whether or not the current volume setting value is a predetermined value or more (for example, 60% to 100% of the maximum volume). (S822). If the current volume setting value is equal to or higher than the predetermined value in S822, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration display is started on the effect display device 9 using the volume setting value (S824). On the other hand, if the current volume setting value is not equal to or more than the predetermined value in S822, the volume setting value is changed to an initial value (for example, 60% of the maximum volume) set to the predetermined value or more and reset (S823). Using the sound volume setting value after the resetting, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration display is started on the effect display device 9 (S824).

  As the predetermined customer waiting demonstration display started in S824, for example, a character string such as "demo is being displayed" is displayed, a predetermined initial appearance (for example, a combination of symbols such as "123", or "777"). , Etc.), a predetermined character is displayed, and a logotype of a game machine maker is displayed. When the customer waiting demo display is started in S824, the customer waiting demo displaying flag indicating that the customer waiting demo display is being performed is set, and the customer waiting demo display is being performed based on the customer waiting demo displaying flag. It is possible to confirm whether or not there is.

  In addition, based on the execution of the specific effect of executing the simultaneous effect shown in S5005 of FIG. 17 for a predetermined time, as shown in S5004I of FIG. Is initialized, so that a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model installed in the game store can have the same time count of the game stop period timer. As a result, when the customer waiting demonstration display is started in S824, as shown in FIG. 12, after the end of the specific effect, the customer waiting demonstration display is simultaneously performed on the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 in which the holding memory is not generated. Can be executed at a certain timing, for example, the predetermined effect executed based on the elapsed time from the game. Here, the elapsed time from the game is, for example, the elapsed time from the state where there is no total pending storage information, the elapsed time from the state where there is no total pending storage information and the game ball is not fired, and the total pending time. The elapsed time from the state where there is no stored information and the player is not in contact with the hit ball operation handle 5, the elapsed time since the state where the fluctuation display is not executed, and the last fluctuation display (the last fluctuation display) ) (For example, the elapsed time from the start of the previous variable display, or the elapsed time from the end of the previous variable display), and the like, as long as it is the elapsed time from any timing related to the game.

  Also, as shown in S822 to S823 in FIG. 18, when the volume setting is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the volume setting value is not initialized based on the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display, and the volume setting value is changed to the predetermined value. When the sound volume is not at the above level, the sound volume setting is initialized based on the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display, so that it is possible to prevent the sound from being difficult to hear by initializing the sound volume setting value.

  In this embodiment, the case where the customer waiting demonstration display is started at a timing when 60 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command (that is, after the fluctuation display is interrupted) is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the display of the customer waiting demo may be started at the timing when 30 seconds or 2 minutes have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command. Further, for example, the display of the customer waiting demonstration may be started immediately upon receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  When the effect control CPU 101 starts the customer waiting demonstration display, the effect display device 9 also starts superimposed display of a volume / luminance setting screen for setting volume and luminance (S825).

  In addition, when the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed in S815 (Y in S815), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an operation signal has been input from the stick controller 122 (S826). Is input, a volume setting value and a brightness setting value are input according to the operation as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B (S827). Then, effect control CPU 101 stores the input volume setting value and luminance setting value in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM (S828).

Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the volume and brightness can be set according to the operation of the player during the customer waiting demonstration at the start of the game. Alternatively, the setting and change of the volume and brightness may be performed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol. In this case, for example, by performing the same processing as S825 to S828 in the effect symbol fluctuation processing described later, the volume and brightness can be set or changed even during the effect symbol fluctuation display. .
[First Modification]
Next, as a first modified example, at a specific timing after a specific period has elapsed since the start of the specific production for performing the simultaneous production as described above, the specific production is executed at a specific timing in a series of controls in the specific production. A control example in which the control being executed is switched to the control will be described.

  In the case of performing an effect display by simultaneous production together with the variable display of the effect design, there may be a case where a process omission occurs in which an image for the simultaneous effect is not displayed at an assumed timing. Then, if simultaneous processing is started simultaneously in a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 and a processing failure occurs in any of the pachinko gaming machines 1, there is a problem that the progress of the subsequent simultaneous performance is shifted. Occurs. Therefore, as a first modification, as a control for solving such a problem, at a specific timing after a specific period has elapsed since the start of the execution of the specific production for performing the simultaneous production, a specific control of a series of controls in the specific production is specified. A control example in which the control being executed is switched to the control executed at the timing will be described.

  The specific effect for performing the simultaneous effect is performed, for example, for 5 minutes, and a switching point is provided every predetermined period (in this example, 10 seconds). For example, for moving image data used for a specific effect, a file header is set at the first address of data for displaying a series of moving images, and then a frame header and compressed data of each frame are sequentially set. Is done. In the stream, frame headers of frames 1 to N and compressed data (background image) are sequentially set. Then, when the specific effect is started, a series of moving images is reproduced using such moving image data in order.

  Switching points (1) to (n) associated with frames are provided for each specific period such as every 10 seconds from the start of the specific effect. For example, the frame L is associated with the switching point (1), and the frame M is associated with the switching point (2). The value of the switching pointer is used to specify the frame associated with the switching point. Also, with the reproduction of the moving image for the specific effect, light emission of a predetermined lamp and sound output are performed. It is provided separately.

  After starting the simultaneous production as the specific production in S5005 of FIG. 17, the production control CPU 101 sets an initial value (for example, 10 seconds) to a switching timer for measuring the timing of forcibly switching the production contents of the simultaneous production. (Corresponding value) is set, and a process of starting time measurement by the switching timer is performed, and a process of setting an initial value (for example, 1) to a switching pointer indicating a frame (effect content) of a switching destination is performed.

  After the start of the specific effect, when the switching timer times out, that is, when a specific period (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the specific effect (or the previous switching timing), the effect control CPU 101 sets the specific effect. Is forcibly switched to the contents of the frame corresponding to the switching pointer and executed. Next, effect control CPU 101 sets an initial value (e.g., a value corresponding to 10 seconds) in the switching timer, adds one to the value of the switching pointer, and starts timing for determining the next switching timing. Let it. By repeatedly performing such control, in a series of specific effects, the effect mode is forcibly switched to the contents of the frame corresponding to the switching pointer at predetermined time intervals.

  The control for forcibly switching the production mode of the simultaneous production to the contents of the frame corresponding to the switching pointer may be realized, for example, by giving a cancellation command from the production control CPU 101 to the VDP 109.

By performing such control as in the first modified example, in a specific effect for performing a simultaneous effect, at each timing when a predetermined period (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the effect mode is changed to a frame corresponding to the timing. Is forcibly switched to the effect mode. Thus, it is possible to prevent the progress of the simultaneous production from being shifted during the progress of the specific production that performs the simultaneous production in each of the pachinko gaming machines 1.
[Second Modification]
Next, as a second modified example, a display result is displayed in a recommended operation mode recommended for a player in a state where occurrence of a predetermined prize is permitted for a slot machine capable of executing the specific effect and the predetermined effect as described above. A description will be given of a control example in which, when the derivation operation means is operated to derive the warning effect, a warning effect is performed when the operation is performed in the non-recommended operation mode, and the warning effect is ended before the predetermined effect is executed. .

  In the slot machine, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols on the display means are changed according to the operation of the stop switch by the player. A game machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when stopped.

  In the slot machine, for example, a predetermined game such as variable display (variable display) of symbols serving as a plurality of types of identification information is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. More specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified can be varied. One game is completed by deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed, and prizes (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB) according to the display result. A prize, an RB prize, a CB prize, etc.). In a slot machine, a winning combination is achieved when a combination of symbols called combinations is arranged on a winning line. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the playing state, but are roughly divided into small winning combinations with medal payout and re-starting so that the next game can be started without the need to set the number of bets. There are a gaming role and a special role accompanied by a transition of a gaming state. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when such a winning occurs, RT (replay time) or AT (assist time) may be given. RT is a gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a specific prize (for example, a replay prize or a single bonus prize) is increased. The AT is a game state in which an operation procedure that satisfies a condition for deriving a notification target prize, which is generated on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, a stop sequence or a stop timing) is satisfied (a notification called a navigation effect), is provided.

  In such a slot machine, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main control unit mounted on the game control board and controlling the progress of the game, and a command mounted on the effect control board and transmitted from the main control unit are provided. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a sub-control unit for controlling various effect devices, and the above-described RTC (real-time clock) is also provided. In the slot machine, for example, when a state in which the start operation of the next game is not performed continues for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), a predetermined command is transmitted from the main control unit, and based on the command, The control for executing the customer waiting demonstration display as described above is performed by the sub-control unit.

  In the slot machine, as a procedure for stopping the reels in a normal state (at a time other than the AT, etc.), a predetermined procedure (for example, a sequential push for stopping the left reel first) is set as a recommended operation mode to be recommended. This is to make the payout rate in the normal state converge to the designed payout rate. Further, in the slot machine, in the game control by the main control unit, the non-navigation effect game (hereinafter, also referred to as “specific game”) which has been won as the specific role is operated by the non-recommended operation procedure (irregular pressing). The display result that is sometimes derived may be more advantageous to the player than the display result that is derived when operated in the recommended operation procedure. For example, when an irregular press is performed, an advantageous display result is derived, but when the forward press is performed, no advantageous display result is derived.

  In order to prevent the reels from being stopped in an irregular procedure other than the predetermined procedure which is a non-recommended operation mode (for example, a procedure in which the middle and right reels are stopped first), the sub-control unit normally performs the irregular procedure. As a disadvantageous control which is disadvantageous for the player when the stop switch is operated, a control for imposing a penalty is performed (hereinafter, an AT lottery (a lottery for determining whether or not to make the above-described notification in the AT) until the predetermined game is exhausted). Control which is disadvantageous for the player, such as no control or no control by the AT. The control for imposing a penalty is not executed when the user is operating in a predetermined procedure which is a recommended operation mode. Also, in the sub-control unit, when operated in the irregular procedure which is a non-recommended operation mode in normal times, regardless of the result in the operated game, a warning for warning that the operation has been performed in the irregular procedure. An effect is performed. Here, the warning effect means, for example, displaying an “exclamation mark” on a liquid crystal display, outputting a predetermined warning sound (for example, a sound such as “boo!”). By executing such a warning effect, it is possible to warn the player who has operated in the non-recommended operation mode in the normal state, and to stop the reels in a predetermined procedure which is the recommended operation mode in the normal state. Can be promoted to the player.

  The warning effect is, in principle, continued until a new game progress operation is performed. Here, the game progress operation is an operation for progressing the game from the state where all reels are stopped to the next state. Specifically, the game progress operation after all reels are stopped and a combination other than the re-combination combination (including an out-of-play display result) is derived includes a bet operation for setting a bet amount and a medal insertion. is there. Further, the game progress operation after all reels are stopped and a re-gaming role (a winning combination enabling a re-game start without a bet operation) is derived is a start lever for rotating a reel to start a game. Operation. The game progress operation may include a settlement operation for paying out a medal stored internally.

  However, if the player operated in the irregular procedure, which is a non-recommended operation mode, quits the game without performing the game progress operation, a penalty is imposed because the warning effect is continuously performed thereafter. Since the possibility that the player is in the game continues to be notified, there is a possibility that the willingness to play of other players may be reduced to lower the operating rate, and even if the game is played, the interest of the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the slot machine according to the second modification, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the execution of the warning effect, the warning effect is terminated. Thereby, even if the game progress operation is not performed after the warning effect is executed, the warning effect can be ended when a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, before the customer waiting demonstration display is executed. it can. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the possibility that the penalty has been given to another player, and it is possible to prevent the willingness of the other player to play the game from decreasing. Further, after the end of the warning effect, the control can be prevented from being performed during an unnatural period in which no effect screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display (for example, a period in which the liquid crystal display is blackish). In addition, the predetermined time for ending the warning effect may be the same as the time required after the reel rotation is stopped and before switching to the demonstration screen when the warning effect is not executed, and may be shorter than the time. You may.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) Based on the execution of the specific effect of executing the simultaneous effect shown in S5005 of FIG. 17 for a predetermined time, as shown in S5009A of FIG. 17, the timing of the game stop period timer for the customer waiting demonstration display is measured. Since the value is initialized, it is possible to align the time counts of the game stop period timers in a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model installed in the game store. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, after the end of the specific effect, it is possible to simultaneously execute the customer waiting demonstration display on the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 in which the holding memory does not occur, and It is possible to execute a predetermined effect to be executed based on the elapsed time at a predetermined timing.

  (2) During execution of the customer waiting demonstration display, when the time measurement timer times out as shown in S752, S753, etc. in FIG. 15, the customer waiting demonstration display is stopped as in S5004H in FIG. As in S5005 of 17, a specific effect of performing a simultaneous effect is executed, so that, for example, even if a customer waiting demonstration display is being executed, it is possible to simultaneously execute the specific effect on a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. For example, while it is possible to execute a specific effect at a certain fixed timing, it is possible to execute a customer waiting demonstration display at a certain fixed timing.

  (3) As shown in S821 to S823 in FIG. 18, the brightness setting value is initialized, and the volume setting value is initialized or not initialized depending on the setting value. For a plurality of types of settings that can be set according to the operation of the player, the settings can be initialized at a suitable timing according to each setting.

  (4) As shown in S822 to S823 in FIG. 18, when the sound volume setting is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the sound volume setting value is not initialized based on the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display, and the sound volume setting value becomes the predetermined value. When the sound volume is not higher than the value, the sound volume setting is initialized based on the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display, so that it is possible to prevent the sound from being difficult to hear by initializing the sound volume setting value.

  (5) As shown in S5004C to S5004F in FIG. 17, when a specific effect for performing a simultaneous effect is performed, the volume setting and the luminance setting are changed to a predetermined value if the setting is less than a predetermined value. Since the specific effect is executed by a predetermined volume setting and brightness setting suitable for the specific effect, the specific effect can be executed based on a suitable setting when performing the specific effect for performing the simultaneous effect. Can be.

  (6) By performing control as in the first modified example, in a specific effect for performing a simultaneous effect, at each timing when a predetermined period (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the effect mode is changed to a frame corresponding to the timing. Is forcibly switched to the effect mode. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the progress of the simultaneous production from being shifted in the progress of the specific effect in which the simultaneous production is performed in each of the pachinko gaming machines 1.

  (7) When the specific effect and the predetermined effect as described above can be executed in the slot machine, a display result is derived by a recommended operation mode recommended to a player in a state where occurrence of a predetermined prize is allowed. In the case of operating the deriving operation means for this purpose, a warning effect is performed when the operation is performed in the non-recommended operation mode, and control is performed to end the warning effect before the predetermined effect is executed. By executing, it is possible to warn the player who has operated in the non-recommended operation mode. Further, since the warning effect ends before the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp that the disadvantageous control is being executed after the execution of the predetermined effect, thereby reducing the player's willingness to play. Can be prevented.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, when a game is not being executed, control for shifting to the power saving mode (power saving mode control) may be executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect of the power saving mode control may be executed in place of the effect of the customer waiting demo display as described above, as the predetermined effect showing the effect of the customer waiting demo display as an example, as described above. In addition to the effect of the display of the customer waiting demonstration, the effect by the power saving mode control may be executed. Such predetermined effects are not limited to, for example, image display such as a customer waiting demonstration display, but also other effects such as a light emission effect by various lamps such as a game effect lamp and a sound output effect by the speaker 27 or the like. May be included, and any of various effects such as an effect by image display, a light emission effect, and a sound output effect may be included alone or in combination. In the power saving mode, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 reduces the power consumption of at least one of various types of effect devices such as a game effect lamp, the effect display device 9, and the speaker 27. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the effect mode for saving power. When controlling various lamps to the power saving mode, any one of changing the luminance (brightness) of light emission, changing the color of light emission, and changing the hue of light emission, or any of these, The control may be performed to reduce the light emission amount (including no light emission) by using a plurality of combinations of any of the above. Further, when controlling the effect display device 9 to the power saving mode, it is sufficient to perform control to reduce the light emission amount (including no light emission) by changing the luminance (brightness) of the light emitted from the liquid crystal backlight. Further, when the speaker 27 is controlled to the power saving mode, control for lowering the volume of the speaker 27 (including no sound output) may be performed. Such a power saving mode may be executed under the same conditions as the above-described customer waiting demonstration display, or may be executed under different conditions from the customer waiting demonstration display. When the power saving mode is executed under a condition different from that of the customer waiting demonstration display, for example, when a first predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed from when the combined hold storage becomes “0”, the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed. The execution is started, and when a second predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed from the time when the total hold storage becomes “0”, the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display is ended, and the execution of the power saving mode is started. You may make it. When the customer waiting demonstration display is executed under the same conditions as the power saving mode control, for example, the demonstration display image is displayed on the effect display device 9, but the brightness (brightness) of the image is lower than that in the normal effect display. And display it. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when both the power saving mode control and the customer waiting demonstration display can be executed, one (common) timer means (timer) is used for the power saving mode control and the customer waiting demonstration display. ) May be used for both the determination of the execution condition of the power saving mode control and the determination of the execution condition of the customer waiting demonstration display. Timer) may be used for determining the execution condition of the power saving mode control and for determining the execution condition of the customer waiting demonstration display. Also, when the power saving mode control and the customer waiting demonstration display can be executed by using different time-measuring means (timer) for the power saving mode control and the customer waiting demonstration display, the simultaneous production as the specific performance as described above is performed. May be executed, the time value of one of the time means may be initialized, or the time value of both time means may be initialized. When both the power saving mode control and the customer waiting demonstration display can be executed, when at least one of these end conditions is satisfied, only one of the end conditions may be ended, or both may be ended. You may. Further, when both the power saving mode control and the customer waiting demonstration display are executable, when the termination condition is satisfied, one of these is terminated first, and the other is terminated next. It may be terminated stepwise. Also, during the power saving mode control, when the volume setting value and the brightness setting value can be input according to the operation, even if the power saving mode is ended (canceled) when the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are input. Good. Further, during the power saving mode control, when it is detected that the input operation of the volume setting value and the luminance setting value is performed, the control for brightening the screen of the effect display device 9 to facilitate the input operation. May be executed.

  (2) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute the customer waiting demonstration display and the power saving mode, the customer waiting demonstration display and the power saving mode are set according to the time of day. You may use them properly. For example, as a transition destination of an effect to be shifted when a predetermined time (for example, one minute or the like) has elapsed after the total hold storage becomes “0”, a time period during which a player visits a store is relatively small (for example, a weekday morning). Etc.) use a power saving mode to suppress wasteful power consumption, while a time period when the player visits the store relatively frequently (for example, on a weekday afternoon) is noticeable by a player who is not playing the game. In order to promote a game, a customer waiting demonstration display may be used.

  (3) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute the customer waiting demonstration display and the power saving mode, the customer waiting demonstration display and the power saving mode are selectively used according to the day of the week. You may. For example, a power saving mode is used on weekdays as a transition destination of an effect to be shifted when a predetermined time (for example, one minute, etc.) has elapsed after the total hold storage becomes “0”, while a customer waits on a holiday. A demonstration display may be used.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 reads the timekeeping information from the RTC 108 by time measurement processing and stores it in a storage area such as a RAM, and then uses the timekeeping means such as a timer to measure the time. The example of measuring and executing the specific effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time a timer interrupt is generated, the time information is read from the RTC 108 at a predetermined cycle, and based on the time information, the time is grasped to perform a specific effect. It may be executed. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined time has been reached based on sampling of the timing information of the RTC 108 at a period longer than the timer interruption period (for example, every 30 seconds).

  (5) Without using the RTC 180, the elapsed time from the power-on of the day is determined by the software clock function of the game control microcomputer 560 or the effect control microcomputer 100 (for example, there is no special clock function; By calculating how many hours have elapsed from the opening time (for example, 10:00) based on counting the total value of the number of executions of the periodic interrupt processing (for example, 2 mS) of the microcomputer, The current time may be specified.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the timing information is acquired from the RTC 108 built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a timing means provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, The timing information may be acquired by receiving the timing information from an RTC installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a hall computer that manages the operating states of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the RTC 108 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is provided for each pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two adjacent pachinko gaming machines 1 share the RTC 108, or a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 provided on the gaming machine installation island share the RTC 108. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may share the RTC 108.

  (8) RTC 180 is not provided as a time measuring means used to determine the execution time of the specific effect, and a clock function different from RTC 180 (for example, "year", "month", "day" is not measured, Time measuring means having a function of measuring “hour”, “minute”, and “second” may be provided.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as an example, as an example, when the production end condition of the specific production is satisfied, the initialization timing of the game stop period measurement timer as the timing means for displaying the customer waiting demonstration based on the execution of the specific production is established. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initialization timing may be, for example, at the start of a specific effect, at the time when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the specific effect during execution of the specific effect, or at the actual end after the end condition of the effect of the specific effect. Alternatively, any timing may be used as long as the timing is initialized based on the execution of the specific effect, such as when a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the specific effect.

  (10) The execution timing of the customer waiting demonstration display is determined by determining whether or not a state in which the total pending storage is “0” has elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) on the gaming control microcomputer 560 side by using a timing unit. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a command for designating a customer-waiting demonstration display is sent. When the command is received, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not count the predetermined time. A waiting demo display may be executed.

  (11) The game stop period measurement timer for displaying the customer waiting demonstration is described as a count-up system, but may be a count-down system. In addition, the time measurement timer for the specific effect has been described as a countdown method, but may be a countup method.

  (12) The specific effect is not limited to the simultaneous effect of simultaneously executing the effect in the same effect mode such as the same image display, but also the effect in the different effect modes such as different types of image displays simultaneously. It may be executed.

  (13) As a specific effect, a pachinko gaming machine of the entire game store does not execute the effect all at once, but a portion of pachinko game machines in the game store (for example, a specific game machine installation island, an odd numbered game number). (A game machine, a gaming machine with an even number, a gaming machine that is in the process of being changed, and a gaming machine that is working during working hours).

  (14) The specific effect may be such that an advertisement image of the same type such as an advertisement for a game arcade or an advertisement for a game machine is simultaneously displayed.

  (15) As the specific effect, a television broadcast image of a specific channel or a specific movie image may be simultaneously displayed. In that case, if a player is required, service control may be performed so that the simultaneously displayed image can be continuously displayed based on the operation of the predetermined operation means by the player. .

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the game stop period measurement timer for displaying the customer waiting demonstration is initialized each time a specific effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The initialization may be performed once, for example, every three times of the specific effect.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the game stop period measurement timer for the customer waiting demonstration display is initialized each time a specific effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The game stop period measurement timer may be initialized even when the specific effect is not executed. For example, the game stop period measurement timer may be initialized every time a predetermined time elapses, such as when 30 minutes elapse.

  (18) Also, in the above-described embodiment, as an end timing of the specific effect, when the effect end condition of the specific effect is satisfied during the variable display, the example in which the specific effect is terminated after the end of the variable display is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, even when the effect of ending the effect of the specific effect is satisfied during the variable display, when the effect of ending the effect of the specific effect is satisfied during the variable display, the specific effect is immediately performed without waiting for the end of the variable display. May be terminated.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time, the type of the reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-run, one time when the change is started, Although the example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuating time or the fluctuating mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the microcomputer for effect control. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (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 appropriately changed. In this manner, 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. Thus, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer using two commands, in the second command after transmitting the first command, the display result of the prize-winning effect process is determined in the second command, Alternatively, prefetch determination information such as a variation pattern type may be transmitted, and an effect of a prefetch notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speakers 27R, 27L, and the like) are mounted. And two substrates for the second effect control substrate.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, FIG. 3 or a sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 which controls the effect display device 9 by changing the received command as it is or to a simplified command, for example. May be transmitted. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the various determinations performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or the sound output may be performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the state is controlled to be in a stable state. Probable change state control of the probable change determination device type may be executed.

  (23) The embodiments described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The programs and data for realizing the above-described embodiments are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, but may be stored in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installing it on the server. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. The embodiment of the game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (24) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. However, the game media is enclosed, and the game medium is transferred to the player in accordance with the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing a gaming point is provided, so that a ball lending operation is performed. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball shooting operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning. The gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be shared, and only a game board which is a characteristic configuration of a game may be distributed. In this case, a game board having a characteristic configuration of the game is referred to as a game machine. Such an enclosed gaming machine may be provided with a function of counting gaming points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (gaming device). In this case, it is desirable to provide a counting operation means (counting button) for instructing the counting of the game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “points” and is directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the point management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and the counting result is transmitted from the card unit to the point management server, so that the point management server May be stored in the player.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0% has been described as the “ratio (ratio, probability)”. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of the predetermined gaming state 1 and the occurrence ratio of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period are compared, and it is determined that “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio”, This also includes the case where the occurrence ratio of one game state is 0%.

  (26) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", or lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols are used. The example of variable display (variable display) has been described. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b are the numbers indicating "0" to "9" or "-". Are not limited to those composed of symbols or the like. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display of blinking “-” is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “losing”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. The blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative symbol is also included in the variable display of the decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and includes a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Alternate repetition is also normally included in the variable display of symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

  (27) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 8a first special symbol display, 8b second special symbol display, 9 effect display device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a game,
Setting means for setting the volume according to the operation of the player;
Initialization means for initializing the setting of the setting means,
First timing means capable of performing a first timing;
A second timing means capable of performing a second timing;
A predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect when a time value of the first time means reaches a predetermined value;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect when the time value of the second clock means has reached a specific value;
Based on that the specific effect has been executed, and a time measuring initializing means for initializing a counting value of said first counting means,
The initialization means does not initialize the volume setting based on the execution of the predetermined effect when the volume setting is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, and when the volume setting is not equal to or higher than the predetermined value, Initializing the volume setting based on the execution of the predetermined effect,
The specific effect is an effect by performing a series of controls for a predetermined period,
The specific effect execution means, at a specific timing after a specific period has elapsed since the start of the execution of the specific effect, switches the control being executed to the control executed at the specific timing in the series of controls, Gaming machine.