JP2014100390A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent that attention of a player to game-related information is disturbed.SOLUTION: When a prescribed performance accompanying variable display of a normal symbol is executed after variable display of a special symbol ends, it is sometimes determined that menu display is started, based on that it is determined that main menu display operation is performed. At that time, the execution of the prescribed performance is stopped (halfway ended) and setting to notify that a variable winning ball device is controlled to an open state by use of a performing device different from a performance display device is performed. In place of the stop of the execution of the prescribed performance, restriction to execute the prescribed performance in a performance mode difficult to be recognized by a player can be imposed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a starting area provided in the gaming area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes variable display means for deriving a display result and controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of identification information.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device, and the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, when the game ball passes through a predetermined passing area provided in the gaming area, the normal symbol variable display device starts to change the normal identification information, and the normal identification information display result (stop identification information) is displayed. In the case of a predetermined display result (for example, a winning symbol), there is one that controls the variable winning device so that the game ball can easily win. A gaming machine has been proposed that can execute a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that a game ball can be easily won (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-234554 A

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, if game-related information is displayed on a gaming machine during execution of a predetermined effect, the player's attention to the game-related information is lowered, and appropriate information transmission may be hindered. was there.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which prevents that attention with respect to game related information is prevented by predetermined | prescribed effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses a start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14) provided in a game area (for example, the game area 7) as a game medium (for example, a game ball). Etc.), a variable display means (for example, first and second special displays) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. When a specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or an effect symbol of a big hit combination) is derived as a display result of identification information. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and the game medium is a predetermined area (for example, the gate 32). ) And a second state (for example, a closed state) in which a game ball is difficult to enter or does not enter, for example. Or a variable winning device (such as a variable winning ball device 15) that changes to a normal open state, etc., and instruction input detection means (such as a push button 120, a stick controller 122, a tilt direction sensor unit) that detects an instruction input by a player. 123, push sensor 124, etc.) and after the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is completed, the game related information (in the gaming machine ( For example, a game-related display control means for displaying a main menu (for example, the menu in step S75). Whether or not the variable prize-winning device is in the first state in a predetermined period including a period after the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is completed. Predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect for informing the user (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for executing the predetermined effect control process in step S810) and the predetermined effect in a period after the variable display of the identification information is ended. Is executed, a predetermined effect limiting means for limiting the execution of the predetermined effect based on the detection of the specific instruction input (for example, effect control for executing the processes of steps S735 to S737 when Y is determined in step S734) CPU 101).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the game related information from being hindered by limiting the execution of the predetermined effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect restricting means provides a restriction to stop the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, a part for executing the process of step S736 when Y in step S734). May be configured.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent execution of the predetermined effect and prevent the player's attention from being disturbed with respect to the game related information.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2), the predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect on an effect device (for example, the image display device 5) on which the game related information is displayed. Further, when the execution of the predetermined effect is stopped by the predetermined effect restricting means, the effect device (for example, the speaker 27 and the frame LED 28) different from the effect device indicates that the variable winning device is in the first state. Etc.) may be provided to provide notification means.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the variable winning device is in the first state even when execution of the predetermined effect is stopped.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the predetermined effect restricting unit restricts execution of the predetermined effect, the player may recognize it compared to the effect mode when the restriction is not performed. The predetermined effect may be configured to be executed by the predetermined effect executing means in a desired effect mode.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being disturbed with respect to the game-related information by executing the predetermined effect in an effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (4), the predetermined effect executing means has a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) after the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is completed. The predetermined effect is executed on the condition that the variable winning device is in the first state before the time elapses (for example, the part that executes the process of step S759 when N is determined in step S756). Also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect from being executed when a long time has elapsed after the variable display of the identification information has been completed.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (5), the predetermined effect executing means notifies the possibility that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result as a result of the predetermined effect. When the predetermined effect is executed when variable display of the identification information on the variable display means is not executed, the variable display of the identification information is performed until a predetermined monitoring time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses. The predetermined effect is started (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S742 to S745) from the time when the display is started or when the monitoring time has passed without the variable display of the identification information being started. Also good.
According to such a configuration, whether or not the variable winning device is in the first state is notified or whether or not the possibility that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result is notified. It can be prevented from being known to the player at that time.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing content in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a main menu. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the menu operation process before input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu operation process after input. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution area of a predetermined effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the predetermined effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the predetermined effect control process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation example in the case of stopping execution of a predetermined effect. It is a timing chart which shows the operation example in the case of displaying a main menu etc. preferentially.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In the game frame, a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape is provided so as to be openable and closable.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which a game ball that has been driven can flow down.

  A member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface, for example, on the upper surface, and is gripped by the player in a plurality of directions. A stick controller 122 that can be tilted is attached (front, rear, left, and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction input by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction input by a tilt operation with respect to the operation rod is provided in the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A predetermined instruction input by a player's pressing operation or the like is given to a member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction input by a player's pressing operation or the like mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an instruction input by a player's operation action 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 in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do. Although the gaming machine of this embodiment includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed). When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. The decorative symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for production) “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the symbols of the left middle right symbol are aligned with the same symbol) (Combination) in a state that is stopped, swinging, scaling, or deforming, or when multiple symbols change synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched, An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit. In the effect display device 9, for example, an effect using a character image or an effect of displaying a notification image based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the variation pattern is also executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display state starts after the variable symbol variable display is started. There is a case where a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display state starts after the variable symbol variable display is started. After reaching the reach state, the reach effect is executed, and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state), the game ball can be won (entered) into the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. Become. In a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win (enter) the second starting winning port 14 than the first starting winning port 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win (enter) the second start winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state (second state), it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Moreover, the area | region (total pending | holding memory | storage display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending | holding memory number is displayed on the lower part of the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9. Is provided. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition. A first reserved memory display unit 18c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) 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. Variable display of decorative symbols as the symbols. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, 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 apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the big winning port (first big winning port) that becomes the winning area is opened. become. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. Further, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect area in which an effect that suggests a display result of a normal symbol, a display result of a special symbol, and an effect that suggests the type of variation pattern may be displayed.

  A blade-like movable member 76 driven by the motor 24 is provided on the left part of the effect display device 9. When the movable member 76 is controlled to a position where the movable member 76 is tilted to the left, the game ball enters a state where it can enter the second grand prize opening (open state). When the movable member 76 is controlled to a position that closes the second grand prize opening, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening (closed state). The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening is detected by the second prize switch 71.

  In this embodiment, during the big hit game based on the 15R normal big hit, during the big hit game based on the 2R probability variable big hit, and during the big hit game based on the 15R positive variable big hit, the first big winning opening is controlled to be in the open state. Further, during the big hit game state, during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change jackpot, and during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the second big prize winning opening is controlled to the open state.

  The “15R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds (the openable time of each round is 29 seconds, for example), and shifts to a normal state (non-probable change state) after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, you may make it transfer to the short time state (game state where the variable display time of a special symbol is shortened) different from a normal state. The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished. The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds (the openable time of each round is 29 seconds, for example), and is shifted to a positive change state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Hereinafter, the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 15R normal jackpot may be collectively referred to as “15R jackpot”.

  The “suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening) compared to the 15R big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 10 seconds is twice), and the 2R probable big hit is allowed. Is a big hit that is allowed up to a short time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds for each opening), but a big hit based on a sudden probability change big hit. After the gaming state is over, the state is shifted to the probability changing state. “Suddenly probable big hit” is also called “surprise big hit”.

  "Suddenly promising jackpot" is the same as in the case of 15R jackpot, during the jackpot game, the big prize opening (second big prize mouth) is opened 15 times (15 rounds), but about the first 2 times (2 rounds) In the same way as in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the opening time of the big prize opening is 10 seconds. Therefore, at the initial stage after the big hit game state based on sudden probability change jackpot is started, the player cannot distinguish whether the sudden probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit has occurred. Can be improved. Moreover, after the big hit gaming state based on the sudden change of appearance and the big hit, the game is shifted to the positive change state. Note that “suddenly promising big hit” is also referred to as “outright promising big hit”. In addition, “suddenly promising masquerade jackpot (surprise masquerading jackpot)” may be simply referred to as “masquerade bonanza”.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when a sudden odd jackpot occurs suddenly is 2, but if the opening time of each round is extremely short compared to the case of 15R jackpot, there are more than two rounds. It may be the number of rounds. For example, it may be the same as the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when 15R jackpot occurs.

  “Small hit” is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening) is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 10 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In this embodiment, the big winning opening opening pattern is the same in the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability variation big hit and the small hit gaming state. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened twice for 10 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, so the player is in a high probability state (probable change). State) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in this specification, it is set as the round of opening times also about a small hit. Also, when a fake big hit occurs, the big winning opening is opened for a long time after the big winning opening is opened twice in the first round with the same opening time as the opening time in the round of odd and big hits and the small hit round. In rounds after the round, the big prize opening may be opened with the same opening time as the opening time in the round of 15R jackpot.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, even when the symbol variation time is shortened although not in the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of decorative symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state increases, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state).

  By changing to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or decoration symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or decoration symbol is shortened, so that the variation of the special symbol or decoration symbol is started. The frequency becomes high (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes fast), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. In FIG. 2, a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like are also shown. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. 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 in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the second winning port switch 71 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms the special winning opening, and the movable member 76 that forms the second large winning opening are controlled to be opened. An output circuit 59 for driving the motor 24 to be driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory display. 18a, display control of the second special symbol hold memory display 18b and the normal symbol hold memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the sound from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the output.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information relating to effects such as decorative symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. Furthermore, since the output port 571 is configured as a unidirectional circuit, an effect control command and an effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31, so that signals directed from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 are restricted. The That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an instruction input by the player's operation to the trigger button 121 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an instruction input by the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the input port 106 as an information signal indicating that an instruction input by the player's operation action on the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 has been detected. Input through. Further, 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.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) A security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, is executed. Thereafter, a predetermined process as a game control main process is executed. In the game control main process, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupts disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 55 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 56 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the gaming machine to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 56 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. Game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, etc. The process for controlling etc. is included.

  The switch process is a process of inputting detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 through the input driver circuit 58, and determining their states. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of a gaming machine and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the gaming machine, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 31 side by software.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 55 is updated according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine, and the display operation of the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b is performed. In order to perform control and opening / closing operation setting of the special prize opening (first big prize opening) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the big prize opening (second big prize opening) by the movable member 76 in a predetermined procedure, Various processes are selected and executed. In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the game state, controls the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Execute.

  The command control process is a process for transmitting a control command from the main board 31 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80. As an example, in the command control process, after setting control data in the output port 571 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 55, the control data of the effect control INT signal Is set to turn off the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time, thereby enabling transmission of the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to a game control timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred may be set, and the game control process may be executed in the game control main process.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 4, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are used when a sudden appearance big hit, a sudden big hit, a 2R positive variation big hit or a small hit. It is a fluctuation pattern. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, when using normal PB2-3 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when there is no sudden appearance big hit, sudden big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, and small hit, and when the normal PB2-3 is used, Is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. Further, for the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 1-3 used in the case of the sudden appearance big hit, the sudden big hit, the 2R positive variation big hit, or the small hit, the change is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). .75 seconds is fixed, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, the total pending storage Depending on the number, the variation time may be varied. Further, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the first reserved memory number. When performing the variable display of symbols, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved storage number. In that case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 A variation pattern type determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  In the game random number update process, at least a part of the numerical data that becomes the game random number is updated. In the game random number, random 1 (MR1) for determining the type of jackpot (type of jackpot), random 1 (MR1) for determining the type of jackpot, random 2 (MR2) for determining the pattern type (type) of the variation, Random pattern 3 for determining a variation pattern (variation time) (MR3), Random 4 for determining per symbol according to whether or not to generate a normal symbol (MR4), and initial values of random 4 Random 4 for determining the initial value Random 5 for determining the initial value (MR5).

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) is used. Thus, one of the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type is determined. Thus, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of variation effects such as pseudo-continuations and slip effects.

  In this embodiment, in the case of 15R big hit (15R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit), normal CA3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream Are classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including the super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of 2R probability variation big hit, sudden appearance big hit or sudden big hit, special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. --2. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern.

  If it is out of place, the non-reach CA 2-1 is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not have reach or variation effect, and the non-reach that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a variation effect. CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and variation effect, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, Normal CA2-5 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a normal reach and re-variation two-time quasi-continuity, and normal CA 2-6 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a normal reach and one-time quasi-continuation quasi-continuation. And super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. It has been divided into.

  In the game random number update process in the game control timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 is a numerical value that becomes random 1 (MR1) for jackpot type determination and random 4 (MR4) for normal symbol determination. A counter for generating data is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  Next, the normal symbol process executed by the CPU 56 in the game control timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the gate switch 32a is turned on, that is, that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 (step S411), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (step S412). Thereafter, any one of steps S400 to S404 is executed.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S400): The CPU 56 is in a state where normal symbol variation can be started (for example, the normal symbol change display is not being executed in the normal symbol display 10 and a variable prize is awarded). When the ball device 15 is not in the open state), the value of the gate passing memory number is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“1” in this example) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S401).

  Normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S401): A normal symbol process is set by setting a value corresponding to a variable display time (variation time of a normal symbol) until a normal symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed in the ordinary symbol process timer. Start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“2” in this example) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S402): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10. In addition, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol stop time process (step S403) ( In this example, it is updated to “3”).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S403): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“0” in this example) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S400). If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer. Further, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (in this example, “4”) indicating the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (step S404).

  Processing during normal electric accessory opening (step S404): When the normal symbol process timer times out, the CPU 56 closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the normal symbol normal processing (step S400). The value is updated (in this example, “0”).

  FIG. 6A shows a table used in the low base state. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the low base state, it is determined that there is a probability of 2/250. If it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened once (the opening time is 5.8 seconds). In the low base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 10 seconds. However, a plurality of types of variation time may be prepared as the variation time of the normal symbol, and the CPU 56 may select the variation time to be used from among them. In addition, a plurality of types or both of the number of opening times and the opening time (for example, a time shorter than 5.8 seconds) of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are prepared, and the CPU 56 sets either or both of the number of opening times and the opening time. You may make it select.

  FIG. 6B shows a table used in the high base state (time-short state). As shown in FIG. 6B, in the high base state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 249/250. If it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened three times (each opening time is 1.8 seconds). In the high base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 1.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is in the low base state, it is a hit with a low probability, and when it is in the high base state, the probability is very high (in this example, it is approximately 100%, but it may be 100%). It ’s a hit.

  In the gate switch passage processing in step S412, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is incremented by 1, and the normal random number for random determination (random 4), which is a software random number, is extracted and stored corresponding to the value of the gate passing memory number Store in the area. Also, the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is increased by one.

  In the normal symbol normal process in step S400, the CPU 56 is in a state in which the normal symbol can be changed, and if the number of stored gate passes is not 0, the normal symbol per unit stored in the storage area is determined. It is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol) using the random number value and the normal symbol per symbol determination table shown in FIG. That is, when the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol matches any of the determination values (determination values corresponding to the hit) set in the determination table per normal symbol, it is determined as a win. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the normal symbol hit flag is set. Note that the CPU 56 uses the table shown in FIG. 6A if the gaming state is the low base state (if the hourly flag is not set), and if the gaming state is the high base state (the hourly flag is set). If so, the table shown in FIG. 6B is used.

  In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process in step S401, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set. In the high base state, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer. In the low base state, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer. In addition, when the normal symbol normal processing is determined to win (when the normal symbol per flag is set), it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is to be won and the fluctuation of the normal symbol is determined. Control for transmitting a normal symbol start designation (hit) command indicating the start to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed. If the normal symbol normal processing is determined to be off, a normal symbol start designation (off) command indicating that the normal symbol display result has been determined to be off and normal symbol variation is to be started is issued. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the command control process.

  When the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402), the CPU 56 performs variable display (variation) of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by 1 and the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop time process (step S403) (specifically, Update to “3”). The CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time (time for displaying the stop symbol) in the normal symbol process timer before setting the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop time process.

  In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether the normal symbol process timer has timed out. If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by one. When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time elapses, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol per flag is set. When the normal symbol per flag is set, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (5.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds) in the normal symbol process timer. In addition, the CPU 56 opens the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric accessory releasing process (step S404). ). When it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S400).

  The CPU 56 subtracts the value of the normal symbol process timer by 1 in the process during opening of the normal electric accessory, and when the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is closed. To do. When the normal electric accessory operating time is 5.8 seconds (when one release is performed, that is, in the low base state), the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the normal symbol normal process (step S400). ) To a value (specifically “0”). When the normal electric accessory operating time is 1.8 seconds (when three releases are performed, that is, in the high base state), when the three releases are completed, the normal symbol process flag The value is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S400). When the opening of the three times is not completed, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (1.8 seconds) in the normal symbol process timer, and sets the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to the open state again. To do. The CPU 56 does not immediately open the variable winning ball device 15 but opens it when a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31 in the game control timer interrupt process. In the special symbol process, a process 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, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321).

  In the start port switch passing process, it is determined whether either the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is turned on. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the first reserved memory number when the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The count value is updated with the increase of. For example, the value of the first reserved memory number counter is increased by 1, and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number is increased by 1. Further, in response to the first start winning due to the game ball having won the first starting winning opening 13, predetermined random number values are extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers, 1 Processing to store in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer is executed. At this time, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random) 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. 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 advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. Thereafter, determination processing at the time of winning is executed, and control for transmitting a first reserved memory number addition designation command (an effect control command for designating that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1) to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. .

  If the second start port switch 14a is turned on in the start port switch passing process, the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). Then, the count value is updated in accordance with the increase in the second reserved memory number. For example, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is increased by 1, and the value of the total reserved memory number counter is increased by 1. Further, in response to the second start winning due to the game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14, a predetermined random number value is extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers, (2) The process of storing in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer is executed. At this time, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random) 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. 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 advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 2 special symbols. Thereafter, determination processing at the time of winning is executed, and control is performed to transmit a second reserved memory number addition designation command (an effect control command for designating that the second reserved memory number has increased by 1) to the effect control microcomputer 100. .

  The determination process at the time of winning is a big hit or a small hit in advance at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 before the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is started. It is a process for confirming whether or not the range of the determination value is the value of the jackpot type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type. As a result, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and the ornament control symbol variation display is performed by the production control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result at the time of winning. It is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect in which a big hit or a super reach is announced.

  After the start port switch passing process is executed in step S321, any one of steps S300 to S310 is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag. The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. As described above, the special symbol normal process includes a process of determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol as a big hit.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening). To do. Alternatively, the motor 24 is driven to open the movable member 76 that forms the big prize opening (second big prize opening). Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big winning opening (second big winning opening). Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-hit release pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small-hit release pre-processing is also a process for starting a small hit game.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 80 will be described. In the effect control board 80, when power supply is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), and clears the RAM built in or externally attached to the effect control microcomputer 100. And various initial values, and initial setting of a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the timer interrupt flag is monitored to determine whether or not the timer interrupt flag has been set to the on state (step S72). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). Subsequently, the menu process is executed (step S75), the effect control process process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number update process is executed (step S77). In the effect control process, various effects such as an effect image display operation on the effect display device 9, a sound output operation from the speaker 27, a lighting operation of the frame LED 28, and a drive operation in the effect model (movable member), for example. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command from the main board 31 are performed.

  In the command analysis process of step S74, a process of analyzing the effect control command received from the main board 31 and setting a flag according to the received effect control command is performed. In this embodiment, the presentation control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  For example, the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format that can store six 2-byte effect control commands ( Stored in the RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the processing contents according to the received command in the command analysis processing. The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a reception command is stored in the reception command buffer by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer.

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 101 displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 9. If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set. If the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the command in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM. If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag. If the received effect control command is a command for specifying that the special winning opening is open, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special command receiving flag for opening the special prize opening. If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening, the production control CPU 101 sets a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening. If the received effect control command is a big hit / small hit end designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol variation start designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag when receiving the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command, and receives the normal symbol variation start designation (off) command. Sets the normal symbol variation start designation (out of) command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is a symbol designation command or a variation category command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designation command or variation category command in the winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM. Save to the first save area. The symbol designating command and the variation category command have a range of judgment values in the winning prize, whether or not they are big hits, small hits, jackpot types, or random numbers for determining variation pattern types. This is an effect control command indicating the result of the determination process for winning.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the value of the second reserved memory number counter. +1. The effect control CPU 101 also displays the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c (when the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received) or the second reserved memory display unit 18d on the second reserved memory display unit 18d. The storage number display (when the second reserved storage number addition designation command is received) is updated. Specifically, the display number is increased by one. The first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter are formed in the RAM. The first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command is saved in a save area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are saved in the save area of the winning determination result storage buffer. Is done.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the value of the second reserved memory number counter. -1. Further, the production control CPU 101 displays the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c (when the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received) or the second reserved memory display unit 18d in the second reserved memory display unit 18d. The display of the storage number (when the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received) is updated. Specifically, the display number is reduced by one.

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the gaming state specified by the received gaming state designation command in the area of the gaming state data secured in the RAM. Set. If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the menu process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (the number of specially reserved memories) such as the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is “0”. (Step S301). At this time, if the number of reserved memories is “0”, it is determined whether or not a special symbol or a decorative symbol is being variably displayed (step S302). When it is determined that the variable display is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the main menu is being displayed (step S303).

  If the main menu is not being displayed in step S303, it is determined whether or not a main menu display operation has been performed (step S304). When the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not being performed, the effect control CPU 101 determines a predetermined specific instruction such as a player pressing operation on the push button 120 based on an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124, for example. When an input is detected, it may be determined that a main menu display operation has been performed.

  If there is a main menu display operation in step S304, a process of displaying the main menu according to whether or not a password has been input is executed. That is, it is determined whether or not the password has been input (step S305). If the password has not been input, the main menu before the password input is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S306). For example, the effect control CPU 101 may send a predetermined display control command to the VDP 109 mounted on the effect control board 80 to display an image corresponding to the main menu before the password input on the screen of the effect display device 9. .

  FIG. 11A shows a display example of the main menu before inputting the password. The main menu before password entry includes items such as “member registration”, “password entry”, “easy start”, “stock coin hint”, and “end”. When this main menu is displayed, for example, an item to be selected (displayed in black and white reversal) can be changed by a predetermined instruction input (such as a tilting operation of the operating rod) using the stick controller 122 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In addition, selection of an item displayed as a selection target is confirmed by a predetermined instruction input using the stick controller 122 (such as a trigger button push-pull operation) or a predetermined instruction input using the push button 120 (such as a press operation). Then, processing corresponding to the item is executed.

  When it is determined in step S305 shown in FIG. 10 that the password has been input, the main menu after the password is input is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S307). For example, the effect control CPU 101 may send a predetermined display control command to the VDP 109 mounted on the effect control board 80 to display an image corresponding to the main menu after the password is input on the screen of the effect display device 9. .

  FIG. 11B shows a display example of the main menu after the password is input. The main menu after entering the password includes items such as “DATA CLEAR”, “TODAY RESULT”, “Creation of 2D Code”, and “End”. When the main menu after the password input is displayed, the same as when the main menu before the password input is displayed, for example, a predetermined operation using a production operation member such as the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is only necessary to change the item to be selected or to confirm the selection of the item displayed as the selection target by inputting the instruction.

  If it is determined in step S303 shown in FIG. 10 that the main menu is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the main menu corresponds to before the password is input (step S308). If it is the main menu before password input, the menu operation processing before input is executed (step S309). On the other hand, if it is the main menu after the password is entered, a menu operation process after entry is executed (step S310).

  If the number of stored storage is other than “0” in step S301, or if variable display is being performed in step S302, menu operation restriction setting is performed (step S311). The menu operation restriction setting provides, for example, a restriction that prohibits the display of the main menu, a restriction that disables the operation by deleting the displayed main menu, and various operations and displays on the main menu. Any setting for limiting may be used. When the number of reserved memories is other than “0” or variable display is being performed, not only the main menu but also various types of screens after the predetermined screen corresponding to the item selected in the main menu is displayed. What is necessary is just to set so that operation and a display may also be restrict | limited.

  If there is no main menu display operation in step S304, other setting processing is executed (step S312). In the process of step S312, for example, after a predetermined screen corresponding to the item selected in the main menu is displayed, settings for receiving various operations and updating the display may be performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-input menu operation process executed in step S309 of FIG. In this pre-input menu operation process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the “stock coin hint” item provided in the main menu before input has been selected (step S321). At this time, when the item “stock coin hint” is selected, a predetermined image to be a hint screen is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 41 (step S322).

  Stock coins are added and accumulated when a predetermined coin accumulation condition is satisfied in the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, regardless of whether a password is input or whether an easy start is set. Coins (gold, silver, and copper). Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a predetermined area (such as a stock coin storage area) in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100. As an example, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is stocked with a probability of 100%. Further, every time variable display is executed 100 times, any one of gold, silver, and copper coins is stocked with a probability of 20%. When a new coin is stocked, the stock coin data in the stock coin storage area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is updated in accordance with the contents.

  The effect control CPU 101 refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area when the item of “stock coin hint” provided in the main menu before input is selected, and stores the accumulated coins. Depending on the situation, effect control such as displaying an effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. At this time, by displaying one of a plurality of types of effect images, the value of the accumulated coins is not high, or the value of the accumulated coins is very high (the gold coins are more than the predetermined number). It is suggested that a large amount of data is accumulated. That is, depending on which of the hint screens corresponding to a plurality of types of effect images is displayed, the degree of expectation as to whether or not the value of coins such as the color and number of coins accumulated is high differs. Just suggest.

  Stock coins are awarded to a player when a predetermined coin grant condition is satisfied at the end of a predetermined game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated by displaying a screen that serves as a hint of stock coins before entering a password or setting a simple start. Thereby, it becomes possible to select the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which more stock coins are accumulated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  If there is no selection for the “stock coin hint” item in step S321, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “member registration” item (step S323). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “member registration”, a predetermined image indicating a two-dimensional code for member registration is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 (step S324). The two-dimensional code displayed at this time may be any code that specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server. The player operates a terminal device having an imaging function such as a camera or a communication function for accessing the management server, causes the displayed two-dimensional code to be captured, and is taken into the terminal device (the two-dimensional code is stored). Can be stored in the storage unit). When the push button 120 is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or when no operation is performed for a predetermined time, a basic screen such as a main menu is displayed. Just go back.

  If there is no selection for the “member registration” item in step S323, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “easy start” item (step S325). At this time, if there is a selection for the “easy start” item, an effect setting for easy start is performed (step S326). For example, control is performed to change the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. In this case, the specific effect mode flag indicating the specific effect mode may be set to the on state. Further, a character based on the default effect setting is displayed at a predetermined display position of the effect display device 9, and a level value and an experience value meter according to the default setting are displayed (specifically, the level value and the experience value meter). Are both displayed as 0). In this embodiment, the recording of the game history in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started based on the simple start setting and the password input. Then, when the player finishes the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game history record information is included by selecting the “Create 2-D code” item in the main menu shown in FIG. The two-dimensional code can be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. The player can update the record of the game history by causing the terminal device to image the two-dimensional code displayed at this time and storing it in the storage unit of the terminal device or accessing the management server. Thereafter, when a game is played on the pachinko gaming machine 1 again, by setting a password issued based on the record of the game history, it is possible to make an effect setting corresponding to the game history. Further, a predetermined privilege may be given to the player according to the record information of the game history.

  If there is no selection for the “easy start” item in step S325, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “password entry” item (step S327). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “password input”, password input control is performed (step S328). As an example, in the process of step S328, a password input screen prepared in advance is displayed to enable password acceptance. The password input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is accessed by specifying a predetermined network address (specifically, URL, IP address, etc.) based on, for example, a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like It may be issued by the management server. Alternatively, it may be issued by photographing a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like with a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by the player. Alternatively, the password may be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 on the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. Alternatively, the password may be output by a gaming machine application downloaded from the management server to the terminal device and executed.

  The password input screen includes a password input field in which the entered password (symbol string) is displayed, an input selection field in which a symbol list is displayed for selecting a symbol to be input, and a symbol string displayed in the password input field. "Erase one character" item to erase one character from the item, "Enter" item to confirm (determine) the password to enter the symbol string displayed in the password entry field, and cancel the password entry and return to the menu screen The item “return” may be provided. When the password input screen is displayed, for example, a symbol to be displayed in the password input field is input based on a detection result of an instruction input by a predetermined operation (such as a tilting operation of the operation stick or a push / pull operation of the trigger button) on the stick controller 122. By selecting from the selection column and confirming the selection of the item “decide”, the symbol string displayed in the password input column is determined as the password to be input.

  Following the process of step S328, it is determined whether or not the password input has been completed. For example, when the input of the password is completed by confirming the selection of the “decision” item on the password input screen, it is determined whether or not the input password is valid (step S330). When the symbol string that can be accepted on the password input screen has a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 16 symbols) according to a predetermined format, it is determined that the password is valid. The effect control CPU 101 analyzes a password by using a password analysis table stored in a predetermined area in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, the password received on the password input screen is replaced with a corresponding numerical value (decimal number) with reference to the password analysis table. The replaced numerical value (decimal number) is further converted into a 6-digit (6-bit) binary number. Various information such as the player ID, the model information of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the game history information may be extracted from the data after such conversion.

  If it is determined in step S330 that the password input is not valid, a password NG screen is displayed (step S331). On the password NG screen, an image corresponding to a message notifying that the password analysis result is abnormal, a message prompting the user to re-enter the password, or the like may be displayed. If it is determined in step S330 that the password entered is valid, a password OK screen is displayed (step S332). On the password OK screen, an image corresponding to a message for notifying that the password analysis result is normal may be displayed. Thereafter, the effect setting based on the password is performed (step S333). In the process of step S333, for example, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 according to the level specified by the password, the experience value, and other game histories, the music output from the speaker 27, etc. The lighting pattern of the light emitter such as the type of the frame LED 28 may be set to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance. In addition, an effect mode corresponding to the game history may be set, and an effect image corresponding to the effect mode may be displayed.

  If there is no selection for the “password input” item in step S327, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “end” item (step S334). At this time, if there is a selection for the “end” item, a predetermined image serving as an end confirmation screen is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 (step S335). On the end confirmation screen, for example, an image indicating a message “Do you want to end?” Is displayed, and “YES” and “NO” are displayed by a predetermined instruction input using one or both of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122. It is only necessary to be able to select either of When “YES” is selected, the screen is switched to the basic screen. On the other hand, if “NO” is selected, the display returns to the main menu.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-input menu operation process executed in step S310 of FIG. In the post-input menu operation process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not there is a selection for the “result of today” item provided in the main menu after input (step S341). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “result of today”, the effect display device 9 displays a history list screen showing the player's game history and the like based on the input of the password and the start setting of the easy start. (Step S342). On the history list screen, various game-related information including some or all of the variable display count, jackpot count, mission achievement status that is a predetermined achievement condition, and benefits granted to players is output. That's fine.

  If there is no selection for the “result of today” item in step S341, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “data clear” item (step S343). At this time, if the item “DATA CLEAR” is selected, the record of the game history is cleared (initialized) (step S344). For example, the effect control CPU 101 performs initial setting for clearing predetermined field data in the history record management table stored in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and the game or effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game history information indicating the history may be deleted.

  If there is no selection for the “data clear” item in step S343, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “two-dimensional code creation” item (step S345). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “create two-dimensional code”, the history record management table is checked (step S346), and control is performed to output a code corresponding to the game history (step S346). Step S347). As an example, in the process of step S347, a two-dimensional code conforming to a predetermined standard (specific examples such as JIS X 0510 standard or ISO / IEC 18004 standard) is output. In this two-dimensional code, in addition to the model information indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the player ID, information that can specify a game history including a variable display count and a jackpot count, and a terminal possessed by the player A network address or the like for accessing the management server using the device may be included.

  When such a two-dimensional code is output, for example, predetermined field data in the history record management table is cleared (initialized) so that information indicating the game history executed by each player is deleted. Good. At this time, information indicating that the password has been input (password input flag, etc.) and information indicating that the start setting for easy start has been performed (e.g., easy start setting flag) are cleared (initialized). You may be made to do. That is, any two-dimensional code including information indicating the game history may be output when the setting for recording the history of the game executed by each player is cancelled.

  If there is no selection for the “create two-dimensional code” item in step S345, it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “end” item (step S348). At this time, if there is a selection for the “end” item, a predetermined image serving as an end confirmation screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S349).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S76 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 101 executes a predetermined effect control process (step S810), and then performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. Do. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with changes in special symbols is also executed in one effect control process. The decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is executed depending on which effect control process processing is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution section of a predetermined effect in this embodiment. The predetermined effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the game ball is easily controlled to enter (enter) the second start winning port 14 such as the open state (first state) of the variable winning ball device 15. In some cases, it may be an effect of notifying the possibility of a predetermined type of hit such as a variable display result being a big hit. The predetermined effect is executed under the control of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the predetermined effect is executed in the order of the sign effect, the start effect, the notification effect, and the result notification effect. The period in which the indication effect is executed is referred to as a first period, and the period in which the start effect, the notification effect, and the result notification effect are executed is referred to as a second period. The sign effect is an effect that reminds the player that the predetermined effect is started. The start effect is an effect for causing the player to recognize that the predetermined effect has started. The notification effect is an effect that makes the player expect the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be controlled to the open state (first state). The result notification effect is an effect that allows the player to recall whether the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state (first state) and the game ball is likely to win (enter) the second start winning port 14. It is. Execution of the indication effect in the first period may be omitted. The period of the result notification effect may be shortened.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the predetermined effect. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), display control in which the character image 9a appears on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed in a state in which the left middle right decorative design is fluctuating (variably displayed) on the effect display device 9. Is done. The effect by such display control corresponds to the sign effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 30B, control for displaying an image for the effect of the character rotating the coin on the display screen is executed. The effect by this display control corresponds to the start effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 30C, an effect of rotating the coin is started as an effect for notification.

  Thereafter, for example, the variable winning ball device 15 is not controlled to be in the open state (first state), and the second start winning port 14 is in a state where the game ball is not likely to win (enter) and the reach effect is not executed. As an effect, as shown in FIG. 16 (D1), control for displaying an image of a coin drawn as “losing” is executed. Alternatively, as an effect of notifying that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state (first state) and the game ball is likely to win (enter) the second start winning opening 14 as shown in FIG. 16 (D2). As shown in FIG. 5, control for displaying an image of a coin drawn as “open” is executed.

  By executing the notification effect for notifying “open” as shown in FIG. 16 (D2), the display result of the normal symbol is hit (per normal symbol), and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first state). ), The player is informed in a recognizable manner that the game ball is likely to win (enter) the second start winning opening 14. The notification that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state) is made based on, for example, the setting of the normal electric accessory opening time as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B). You may make it perform until the period when the control which changes the apparatus 15 from a closed state (2nd state) to an open state (1st state) is performed is complete | finished.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to determining the execution period of the notification based on the setting of the ordinary electric accessory opening time as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, for example, a predetermined effect transmitted from the main board 31. The notification execution period may be determined based on the control command. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 is a normal electric accessory as an effect control command transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. An effect control command (for example, an ordinary electric accessory release control end command) for designating the end of control for changing the variable winning ball device 15 from the closed state to the open state is prepared in advance. When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is returned from the open state to the closed state, a normal electric accessory release control end command is transmitted. In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that the normal electric accessory release control end command has been received, for example, the notification effect of notifying “open” as shown in FIG. 16 (D2) is executed. It is only necessary to end the notification that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state.

  Alternatively, as an effect suggesting that a reach effect is likely to be executed, control for displaying an image of a coin depicted as “chance” is executed as shown in FIG. 16 (D3). Alternatively, as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the display result will be a big hit, as shown in FIG. The period in which the display control as shown in FIGS. 16D1 to 16D4 is performed corresponds to the period of the result notification effect.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in step S810 of FIG. 14 as the predetermined effect control process. In the predetermined effect control process, when a predetermined condition is established, settings and control for executing the predetermined effect are performed. In the predetermined effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the predetermined effect executing flag is set (step S731). The predetermined effect execution flag is set when execution of the predetermined effect is started.

  When the predetermined effect execution flag is set in step S731, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the predetermined effect timer by -1 (step S732) and confirms whether or not the value has become 0. (Step S733). In the predetermined effect timer, when execution of the predetermined effect is started, a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time is set. If the value of the predetermined effect timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the display of the main menu shown in FIG. 11A or 11B is started on the screen of the effect display device 9 (step S734). ). For example, when it is determined that there is a main menu display operation in step S304 of the menu process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 101 determines that a specific instruction input for starting display of the main menu is detected, and What is necessary is just to determine with a display starting.

  When the display of the main menu is started in step S734, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened by an effect device (for example, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) other than the display on the screen of the effect display device 9. Settings indicating that the first state is controlled are performed (step S735), and the process proceeds to step S736. Moreover, also when the value of the predetermined effect timer is 0 in step S733, the process proceeds to step S736. In the process of step S736, setting for ending the predetermined effect is performed. Thus, when a specific instruction input for starting display of the main menu is detected, the execution is restricted (prohibited) to end execution of the predetermined effect. In addition, when the execution is restricted (execution prohibited) so as to end the predetermined performance being executed, the process of step S735 is executed, so that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state) and the game ball. When it becomes easy to win (enter) the second start winning opening 14, the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state (first state) using an effect device different from the effect display device 9. May be notified. After executing the process of step S736, the predetermined effect execution flag is reset (step S737), and the process ends.

  Thus, during execution of the predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state), the pachinko using the predetermined effect device such as the effect display device 9 is displayed by displaying the main menu or the like. When a specific instruction input for outputting (displaying) game-related information in the gaming machine 1 is detected, a restriction is provided so as to end the predetermined effect being executed. Thereby, it can prevent that a player's attention with respect to game relevant information is prevented, and can notify game relevant information appropriately.

  If the predetermined effect execution flag is not set in step S731, the next variation flag (a state in which the predetermined effect is determined to be executed during the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol to be started next) It is confirmed whether or not the flag shown is set (step S741). If the next fluctuation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S761. On the other hand, when the next variation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 operates the non-variable period measurement timer (timer for measuring a period during which the variation (variable display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is not started). It is confirmed whether or not it is stopped (0) (step S742). If the non-change period measurement timer is stopped, the process proceeds to step S751. Since the change of the special symbol and the change of the decorative symbol are synchronized, the following description will be made taking the change of the special symbol as an example. On the other hand, if the non-change period measurement timer is operating in step S742, it is checked whether or not the special symbol change has started (step S743). Whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process or the decorative symbol variation process. When the change of the special symbol is started, the process proceeds to step S771.

  When the change of the special symbol is not started in step S743, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the non-change period measurement timer by 1 (step S744). When the value of the non-change period measurement timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S771 (step S745). If the value of the non-change period measurement timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  In step S751, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an ordinary symbol variation start designation command (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command or ordinary symbol variation start designation (disconnection) command) has been received. Whether or not a normal symbol variation start designation command has been received is set with a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag or normal symbol variation start designation (out)) command reception flag). It can be determined by whether or not. If the normal symbol variation start designation command has not been received, the process ends.

  When the normal symbol variation start designation command is set in step S751, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data has a value indicating the high base state (step S752). The game state data is set to a value indicating a high base state when a probability change state designation command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

  When it is not a value indicating the high base state in step S752, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is a big hit gaming state (step S753). Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state is confirmed, for example, by the value of the effect control process flag. In this case, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 is in the big hit gaming state when the value of the effect control process flag is 4 or more. If it is a big hit gaming state, the process is terminated.

  When it is not the big hit gaming state in step S753, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S755). Whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process or the decorative symbol change stopping process. If the special symbol is not changing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not one minute or more has passed since the special symbol change was stopped (terminated) (step S756). For example, the determination process in step S756 is realized by preparing a timer for measuring the time after the change of the special symbol is completed and checking the measurement value of the timer. If one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol is finished, the process is finished.

  It is highly possible that the player has finished (or interrupted) the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by ending the process when one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol in step S756. In this case, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being executed and prevent the variable winning ball apparatus 15 from being inadvertently notified that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first state). For example, the variation time of the normal symbol in the low base state is 10 seconds as shown in FIG. The upper limit of the number of stored gate passages (ordinary symbol holding number) is 4. Therefore, even if the player finishes the game with the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gate passing memory number reaches the upper limit of 4, the fluctuation of the normal symbol being executed at that time also changes. Including about 50 seconds (= 10 seconds × [1 time + 4 times]) at most including the fluctuations of the normal symbols stored on hold, the execution (digestion) can be completed. Thereby, the player who is going to end the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can prevent the disadvantage that the predetermined performance is not executed. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent other players from unfairly receiving a profit by recognizing whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state (first state) by a predetermined effect.

  It should be noted that the execution of the predetermined effect can be started before 1 minute has passed since the change of the special symbol is completed. For example, the change time of the normal symbol in the low base state is 10 seconds, so that 1 Within 10 minutes (70 seconds), the normal symbol display result may be a hit and the variable winning ball device 15 may be in an open state (first state). That is, when the variation of the normal symbol on which the normal symbol display result is won is executed, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened before a predetermined time such as 70 seconds elapses after the variation of the special symbol ends ( The predetermined effect is set to be executable on the condition that the first state is established.

  If the time since the change of the special symbol is less than one minute in step S756, the main menu shown in FIG. 11A or 11B is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. It is confirmed whether or not the menu being displayed is being displayed (step S757). For example, the effect control CPU 101 may determine that a menu or the like is being displayed when the pre-input menu operation process in step S309 or the post-input menu operation process in step S310 is executed in the menu process shown in FIG. Even if there is no main menu display operation in step S304, it may be determined that the menu or the like is being displayed, for example, during a period in which the hint screen is displayed by the process of step S322 shown in FIG.

  If a menu or the like is being displayed in step S757, the process does not proceed to step S759, but can be changed by an effect device (for example, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the display on the screen of effect display device 9. A setting that suggests that the winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state (first state) is performed (step S758), and the process is terminated. As described above, when game-related information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output due to the display of the main menu or the like, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted (prohibited) so that the game-related information is output with priority. (Priority display etc.). If game-related information is preferentially displayed, the process of step S758 is executed, so that the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state (first state) and the gaming ball is in the second start winning opening 14. When it becomes easy to win (enter), it is only necessary to notify that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state (first state) using an effect device different from the effect display device 9.

  Thus, when the game-related information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output using a predetermined effect device such as the effect display device 9 by displaying the main menu or the like, the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state). Prioritizing the output (display) of game-related information over the execution of a predetermined effect that informs whether or not it will be. Thereby, it can prevent that a player's attention with respect to game relevant information is prevented, and can notify game relevant information appropriately.

  When the special symbol is changing in step S755, or when the menu or the like is not being displayed in step S757, the effect control CPU 101 makes a determination regarding the predetermined effect (step S759). The determination regarding the predetermined effect may include determination of whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and determination of which of the plurality of aspects of the effect mode when executed. In the process of step S759, the effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data serving as a predetermined effect determination random number, stores it in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and refers to a predetermined effect determination table prepared in advance. Thus, the aspect of the predetermined effect such as whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and the content of the result notification effect in the case of executing the predetermined effect are determined.

  In the predetermined effect determination table, assignment of determination values to the determination result of whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and the determination result of the effect mode of the predetermined effect is performed depending on whether the normal symbol display result is out of place or winning. It only has to be different. The effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the predetermined effect when the random number for determining the predetermined effect matches one of the determination values corresponding to the effect mode when the predetermined effect is executed.

  In the process of step S755, when a predetermined time (for example, 11.5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change of the special symbol, the predetermined effect control process may be terminated without shifting to the process of step S759. . In this embodiment, when the decoration pattern is changed by the change pattern in which the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is executed after 11.5 seconds from the start of the change. Therefore, when a specific effect such as a super reach effect is executed, a restriction may be provided so that the predetermined effect is not executed. When execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, the process of step S758 is executed, and the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state (first state) using an effect device different from the effect device. You may alert | report that it is done.

  When the next variation flag is set in step S741, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation of the special symbol has been started (step S761). When the variation of the special symbol has not started, the value of the effect shortening timer (timer for determining the degree of shortening the effect period of the predetermined effect) is incremented by 1 (step S762). When the change of the special symbol is started, the process proceeds to step S771.

  After making the determination regarding the predetermined effect in the process of step S759, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect is determined without executing the predetermined effect (step S764 in FIG. 18). If it is determined that the predetermined effect is not executed, the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S764 to execute the predetermined effect, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S765). If the special symbol is not changing, the process proceeds to step S770. When the special symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach deviation that does not reach (step S766). If the variation pattern includes a reach effect, the process proceeds to step S771.

  When the variation pattern is non-reach in step S766, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the remaining time of the variation of the special symbol is the variation time of the normal symbol (for example, 10 seconds: the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first (Corresponding to a period until it is controlled to 1 state)) is confirmed (step S767). If not shorter, the process proceeds to step S771. The effect control CPU 101 may confirm whether or not the remaining time of the variation of the special symbol is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) shorter than the variation time of the normal symbol.

  In step S767, when the remaining time of the change of the special symbol is short, the production control CPU 101 has a hold memory (at least one of the value of the first hold memory number counter and the value of the second hold memory number counter is It is confirmed whether it is not 0 (step S768). If there is no pending storage, the process proceeds to step S771. When there is an on-hold storage, the production control CPU 101 sets a next fluctuation flag (step S769).

  When the special symbol is not changing in step S765, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) in the non-change period measurement timer (step S770. Thus, the next and subsequent times are set. If the change display of the special symbol has not yet started when the timer interrupt occurs, the value of the non-change period measurement timer is decremented by 1 in the process of step S744 shown in Fig. 17. Then, the non-change period measurement timer When the value of becomes 0 or when the special symbol variation display is started before the value becomes 0, the processing after step S771 is executed, and execution of the predetermined effect is started. In the case where the predetermined effect is executed when the special symbol fluctuation display is not executed, the predetermined effect is executed based on the timing at which the special symbol fluctuation display is started. Here, “based on the timing when the special symbol fluctuation display is started” means that the timing when the special symbol fluctuation display is started before a predetermined monitoring time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses. (When the change display of the special symbol is started before the value of the non-change period measurement timer becomes 0), the timing when the predetermined monitoring time has passed without the change display of the special symbol being started, and It means that it will be affected in some way depending on whether or not the special symbol variation display is started.

  When the execution of the predetermined effect is started when the special symbol variation display is not executed, the player is informed that the display result of the special symbol may be a big hit as the content of the effect by the predetermined effect. That is, it is possible to recognize at the start of the predetermined effect that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is notified whether or not it is in the open state (first state). On the other hand, in the predetermined effect control process shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when the predetermined effect is executed, the special symbol variation display is not executed, so that the special effect is displayed before the predetermined monitoring time elapses. The execution of the predetermined effect is started when the variable display of the symbol is started or when the predetermined monitoring time has elapsed without starting the variable display of the special symbol. As a result, whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state) is notified as the notification content by the predetermined effect, or the possibility that the display result of the special symbol is a big hit is notified. Can be prevented as much as possible from being known to the player at the start of the predetermined performance, and the gaming interest in the predetermined performance can be improved.

  In step S771, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next variation flag is set. If the next fluctuation flag is set, the effect period is shortened according to the value of the effect shortening timer (see steps S741, S761, and S762 shown in FIG. 17) (step S772). Specifically, a period obtained by subtracting the value of the effect shortening timer from the execution period (first period and second period) of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. For example, the shortened period may be a period of the result notification effect shown in FIG.

  If the next fluctuation flag is not set in step S771, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the value of the non-change period measurement timer (see steps S742, S743, and S744 shown in FIG. 17) is 0. (Step S773). When the value of the non-change period measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 shortens the effect period according to the value of the non-change period measurement timer (step S774). Specifically, a period obtained by subtracting the value of the non-change period measurement timer from the execution period (first period and second period) of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. For example, the shortened period may be a period of the result notification effect shown in FIG.

  When the value of the non-change period measurement timer is 0 in step S773 (the non-change period measurement timer has timed out), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special symbol is changing. (Step S775). When the special symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 performs setting to start the predetermined effect from the second period (see FIG. 15) (step S776). When the special symbol is not changing, the CPU 101 for effect control performs setting to start the predetermined effect from the first period (see FIG. 15) (step S777).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the set effect period in the predetermined effect timer (step S778). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a predetermined effect (step S779). As an example, the predetermined effect is realized by executing the effect control according to data set in a predetermined process table. In that case, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the determined predetermined effect pattern and effect period in the process of step S779 and uses the data set in the selected process table for the effect display device 9. Start display control etc. Each process table is stored in advance in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. In response to the start of the predetermined effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined effect executing flag (step S780).

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are timing charts showing an operation example when a specific instruction input is detected by a predetermined operation for displaying the main menu after the special symbol variation display is completed. In FIG. 19, when the special symbol variation display is finished, the predetermined effect accompanying the variation display of the normal symbol is executed, and before the result notification effect in the predetermined effect is executed, the main menu is displayed. This shows a case where a main menu display operation for inputting a specific instruction is performed. FIG. 20 shows that when the special symbol variation display is finished, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and therefore the predetermined effect is not executed, and the normal symbol variation display is performed after the main menu display operation is performed. Is executed.

  In the operation example shown in FIG. 19, the normal symbol variation display shown in FIG. 19B is started at a timing T10 before the timing T11 when the special symbol variation display shown in FIG. 19A ends. . At this time, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing in the process of step S755 shown in FIG. 17, the process of step S759 is executed, and the determination regarding the predetermined effect is performed. Then, based on the decision to execute the predetermined effect, the execution of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 19C is started by executing the process of step S779 shown in FIG. In this case, even if the special symbol variation display ends at the timing T11, the result notification effect in the predetermined effect associated with the normal symbol variation display may not end. For example, it is assumed that a main menu display operation is performed by detecting a specific instruction input such as a player pressing operation on the push button 120 at a timing T12 before the result notification effect in the predetermined effect is executed.

  In the menu process shown in FIG. 10, the process in step S306 or the process in step S307 is executed based on the determination in step S304 that there is a main menu display operation. Thus, at timing T12, the menu display shown in FIG. 19D is started. In the menu display and the like, not only the main menu shown in FIG. 11A or 11B but also various screen displays for inputting or outputting various information by selecting items displayed on the main menu. As long as it is included. More specifically, the password input screen displayed by the process of step S328 shown in FIG. 12, the history list screen displayed by the process of step S342 shown in FIG. 13, and the two-dimensional code displayed by the process of step S347. A part or all of various screens displayed for inputting or outputting predetermined game-related information related to games and effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as screens including It may be included.

  During execution of the predetermined effect, after the predetermined effect execution flag is set in the process of step S731 shown in FIG. 17, it is determined in step S733 that the value of the predetermined effect timer is not zero. In this case, it is determined whether or not the menu display is started in step S734, and it is determined that the menu display is started at the timing T12 when the menu display or the like is started. Thereby, by executing the processing of steps S735 to S737, the execution of the predetermined effect is ended halfway, and the effect display device 9 indicates that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state (first state). Settings for notification using a different production device are performed.

  As described above, after the special symbol variation display is finished, the predetermined effect for informing whether or not the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state (first state) can be executed. When a specific instruction input for displaying the main menu is detected during execution, a restriction is provided that the predetermined effect is stopped (executed halfway) and execution is prohibited. Thereby, the player is not obstructed by the execution of the predetermined effect such as items displayed on the main menu and various information related to the game such as various information displayed by selecting the item. . That is, it is possible to reliably notify (transmit) game-related information to the player.

  In the operation example shown in FIG. 20, the normal symbol variation display shown in FIG. 20B is not executed at the timing T20 when the special symbol variation display shown in FIG. The predetermined effect shown in C) is not executed. Thereafter, it is assumed that a main menu display operation is performed by detecting a specific instruction input such as a player's pressing operation on the push button 120 at a timing T21 before the timing T22 at which the normal symbol variation display is started. In response to this display operation, menu display and the like shown in FIG.

  At timing T22 when the main menu or the like is displayed, the normal symbol variation display shown in FIG. 20B is started. In this case, it is determined that the special symbol is not changing in the process of step S755 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S757 that menus are being displayed, step S759 is executed without executing step S759. Accordingly, the execution of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 20C is not started, and an effect device different from the effect display device 9 is that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state (first state). The setting for informing using is performed.

  If the main menu or the like is not displayed at timing T22, it is determined in step S756 shown in FIG. 17 that it has been determined that one minute or more has not elapsed since the special symbol change was stopped. Since the process of step S759 is executed, a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state (first state) can be executed at a predetermined rate.

  In this way, a predetermined effect that informs whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state (first state) can be executed even after the special symbol variation display is finished, such as by the main menu. When the game related information is displayed, the execution of the predetermined effect is not started and the game related information is preferentially displayed. Thereby, the player is not obstructed by the execution of the predetermined effect such as items displayed on the main menu and various information related to the game such as various information displayed by selecting the item. . That is, it is possible to reliably notify (transmit) game-related information to the player.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, in the case of providing a restriction of disabling the execution of the predetermined effect and prohibiting the execution, or when displaying game-related information preferentially without starting the execution of the predetermined effect, It demonstrated as what alert | reports that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to an open state (1st state) using the effect apparatus different from the effect display apparatus 9. FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be limited so that notification using an effect device different from the effect display device 9 is not performed.

  In addition, when the execution of the predetermined effect is started before the specific instruction input for displaying the main menu is detected, it is possible to execute the result notification effect without stopping the predetermined effect, When game related information is displayed on the main menu or the like, the execution of the predetermined effect may not be started and the game related information may be displayed with priority. Alternatively, when a specific instruction input for displaying a main menu is detected during execution of a predetermined effect, there is a restriction that the predetermined effect is stopped and execution is prohibited. When displayed, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started. In other words, a configuration in which one of a configuration in which a predetermined presentation is stopped and execution is prohibited and a configuration in which game-related information is preferentially displayed without starting execution of the predetermined presentation is provided. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that a predetermined effect is stopped (finished halfway) and prohibited from being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a restriction may be provided so that the predetermined effect is executed in an effect mode that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the display of game-related information. For example, by performing one or both of a translucent display with increased transparency and a reduced display with a reduced display size in an effect image displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in a predetermined effect, the effect image is visually recognized. The predetermined effect may be executed in an effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize by reducing the performance. In addition, by reducing the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 27 or reducing the operation amount of the production model, the predetermined production is executed in a production mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. Also good. It is not limited to those that reduce the ease of recognition compared to the display of game-related information, but may be one that reduces the ease of recognition compared to when the execution of the predetermined performance is not restricted. That is, when the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, the player is compared with the effect mode when the restriction is not performed, for example, by performing one or both of translucent display and reduced display of the effect image in the predetermined effect. The predetermined effect may be executed in an effect mode that is difficult to recognize.

  In addition, it is not limited to the one that restricts (prohibits) the execution of the predetermined effect so that the game-related information is preferentially displayed, and the visibility of the effect image is reduced as in the case where a restriction is imposed on the execution of the predetermined effect. And / or reducing the volume of the sound effect output or reducing the amount of movement of the effect model, the predetermined effect is executed in an effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. Thus, game-related information may be displayed with priority. In this case as well, it is not limited to the one that reduces the ease of recognition compared to the display of game related information, and the ease of recognition is reduced compared to when the priority display of game related information is not performed. There may be. That is, when prioritizing display of game-related information, for example, by performing one or both of translucent display and reduced display of an effect image in a predetermined effect, the game is compared with the effect mode when such priority display is not performed. The predetermined effect may be executed in an effect mode that is difficult for a person to recognize.

  The information that becomes game-related information may be all of information that can be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 by a specific instruction input such as a player's pressing operation on the push button 120, or can be displayed by a specific instruction input. It may be part of the information. For example, in a state where the main menu as shown in FIG. 11A or 11B is displayed, the execution of the predetermined effect is not limited and the execution of the predetermined effect can be started. . On the other hand, when there is a selection for the “member registration” item in the main menu shown in FIG. 11A, or when there is a selection for the “password entry” item, it is assumed that display of game-related information has started. The execution of the predetermined effect may be limited, or the game-related information may be preferentially displayed without starting the execution of the predetermined effect. When there is a selection for the “Today's result” item in the main menu shown in FIG. 11B, or when there is a selection for the “Create two-dimensional code” item, the game-related information is displayed. As it is started, the execution of the predetermined effect is limited, or the game-related information may be preferentially displayed without starting the execution of the predetermined effect. The game related information similar to the case where the item “result of today” is selected may be displayed without going through the display of the main menu as shown in FIG. Also in this case, based on the detection of the specific instruction input for displaying the game related information, the execution of the predetermined effect is limited, or the game related information is not started without starting the execution of the predetermined effect. Priority display may be performed.

  In the predetermined effect, after the predictive effect as shown in FIG. 15 is executed, a notification effect such as a result notification effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter is executed. In some cases, the notification effect is not executed after the indication effect is executed, and when the notification effect is not executed after the indication effect is executed, a predetermined development effect may be executed following the indication effect. May be. As the development effect, any effect such as an effect of informing the mode transition or an effect of giving a privilege to the player such as display of a two-dimensional code may be executed. Thereby, the expectation that the development effect is executed after the sign effect in the predetermined effect can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  When notifying the possibility that the display result of the special symbol will be a big hit as a result of the predetermined effect, a plurality of predetermined numbers from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol (variable display) until the display result is derived and displayed The start timing of the predetermined effect may be determined by selecting any one of the timings. Thereby, the player's expectation that the predetermined performance is executed at various timings can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, the ratio for determining the start timing of the predetermined effect may be varied according to the effect mode in the predetermined effect. For example, the rate at which the notification effect is executed after the predictive effect is executed and the rate at which the development effect is executed after the predictive effect is executed are different depending on the timing at which the predetermined effect is started. The timing may be selected from any one timing. Thereby, according to the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to execute the predetermined effect with a higher degree of attention of the player, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is a single substrate. May be installed. Further, 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 second circuit on which other effect devices (the speaker 27, the frame LED 28 and the like) are mounted are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, the audio output shown in FIG. 3). The production control command is transmitted to a sound / lamp board having a function of the circuit mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like or the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). However, it may 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 the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. 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 in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio 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.

  In the above embodiment, the instruction input by the player's operation action can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically like the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In addition, as a configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. Good. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player.

  As a control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80, for example, when starting variable display, one of the variable display modes such as variable display time and reach effect type is shown. The variation pattern designation command may be transmitted, or the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 80 (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses, as the first command, the presence of a so-called pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (if not reaching) Transmits a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command is a reach after reaching reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect (reach and reach) If not, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 560, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100. You may make it select with. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  The present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, but includes an enclosure that encloses gaming balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls It can also be applied to a type game machine.

  The present invention can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, when the specific instruction input for displaying the main menu shown in FIG. 11A or 11B is detected after the execution of the predetermined effect is started, By executing the process of step S736 shown in FIG. 17, the execution of the predetermined effect is stopped (finished in the middle) and execution is prohibited. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the display of the game related information from being hindered by the execution of the predetermined effect, and to reliably notify the game related information to the player.

  When the display of the main menu is started in the process of step S734 shown in FIG. 17, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is used by using an effect device other than the display on the screen of the effect display device 9 by the process of step S735. Can be controlled to the open state (first state). Thereby, even when execution of the predetermined effect is stopped, it is possible to notify the player that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first state).

  In order to restrict the execution of the predetermined effect, instead of canceling the predetermined effect, a restriction may be provided to execute the predetermined effect in an effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. Even in this way, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the game related information from being hindered.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the normal symbol variation display is started, if the menu or the like is being displayed in the process of step S757 shown in FIG. 17, the process of step S759 is not executed. The game related information is preferentially displayed without starting execution of the predetermined effect. Even in this way, attention to the game related information can be prevented from being hindered by the execution of the predetermined effect, and the game related information can be reliably notified to the player.

  When the menu or the like is being displayed in the process of step S757 shown in FIG. 17, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened using an effect device other than the display on the screen of the effect image device 9 by the process of step S758. It is possible to suggest that the state (first state) is controlled. Thereby, even when the execution of the predetermined effect is not started and the game-related information is preferentially displayed, it is possible to notify the player that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first state).

  In order to preferentially display game-related information, instead of restricting (prohibiting) execution of a predetermined effect from starting, a restriction is provided to execute the predetermined effect in an effect mode that is difficult for a player to recognize. Also good. Even in this way, it is possible to prevent the player's attention to the game related information from being hindered.

  In the predetermined effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the process of step S759 can be executed when one minute or more has not elapsed since the special symbol change stop in the process of step S756, while one minute or more has elapsed. Prevents the process of step S759 from being executed. In this way, after the special symbol change (variable display) is completed, the predetermined effect is executed on condition that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first state) before the predetermined time elapses. Thus, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being executed when a long time has passed after the special symbol change (variable display) is finished, and whether the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (first state). It is possible to prevent the inconvenience of notifying other players of whether or not.

  If the special symbol is not changing (during variable display) in the process of step S765 shown in FIG. 18, the special symbol is not displayed until the predetermined monitoring time (eg, 3 seconds) set in the process of step S770 has elapsed. The execution of the predetermined effect is started from the time when the change (variable display) is started or the time when the monitoring time elapses without starting the change (variable display) of the special symbol. As a result, whether the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (first state) or whether the display result of the special symbol is a big hit is notified as the contents of the effect by the predetermined effect. Can be prevented as much as possible from being known to the player at the start of the predetermined game, and the game interest in the predetermined performance can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 8a ... 1st special symbol display 8b ... 2nd special symbol display 9 ... Production display device 13 ... 1st start winning port 14 ... 2nd starting winning port 15 ... Variable winning device 20 ... Special variable winning device Ball device 27 ... Speaker 28 ... Frame LED
31 ... Game control board (main board)
35 ... Lamp driver board 56 ... CPU
70 ... Audio output board 77 ... Relay board 80 ... Production control board 100 ... Production control microcomputer 101 ... Production control CPU
109… VDP
560 ... Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving the display result is provided. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as
A variable winning device that changes between a first state in which the game medium easily passes through the start area and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or does not enter based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area;
An instruction input detecting means for detecting an instruction input by a player;
Game-related display control means for displaying game-related information in the gaming machine based on detection of a specific instruction input by the instruction input detection means after the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is completed;
Predetermined effect execution for executing a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is in the first state in a predetermined period including a period after the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means ends. Means,
A predetermined effect restricting unit that restricts execution of the predetermined effect based on detection of the specific instruction input when the predetermined effect is being executed in a period after the variable display of the identification information is completed;
A gaming machine characterized by that.