JP2017023857A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving operability.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: performance execution means for executing a plurality of performance contents including a first performance content and a second performance content using operation means; first selection content determination means, when the first performance content is executed and displayed and a first predetermined content is selected with a selection operation by operation means, for determining a first selection content in which the first predetermined content is selected, as a determination content; second selection content determination means, when the second performance content is executed and displayed and a second predetermined content is selected with a selection operation, for determining a second selection content in which the second predetermined content is selected, with a determination operation, as a determination content; first storage means for temporarily storing information on the second selection content of the second performance content; and second storage means for storing information on the determination content of the second performance content.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

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

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is an image display device (display means) capable of displaying a basic screen and a menu screen (selection screen) having a plurality of menu items (items) that can be selected by operation by the player. There is something to have. Such a gaming machine is configured to execute a process corresponding to the selected menu item when the player selects any menu item on the menu screen by a selection operation (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2012-061067 A

  However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that operability cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving operability.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Production execution means for executing a plurality of production contents including the first production content and the second production content using the operation means;
Display means for displaying the contents of the effect executed by the effect execution means;
When the first effect content is executed by the effect execution means and the first effect content is displayed on the display means, the first predetermined content is selected by the selection operation by the operation means. A first selection content determination means for determining the first selection content with the predetermined content selected;
When the second effect content is executed by the effect execution means and the second effect content is displayed on the display means, a second predetermined content is selected by a selection operation by the operation means, and the operation means A second selection content determination means that uses the second selection content selected by the second predetermined content by the determination operation as a determination content;
First storage means for temporarily storing information on the second selection content of the second effect content;
Second storage means for storing information related to the determination content of the second effect content;
The first storage means and the second storage means are not the same.
According to this feature, operability can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A selection screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C) including a plurality of items (for example, “volume adjustment”, “game description”, and “mini game” items) can be displayed. Display means (for example, effect display device 5);
When the display end condition is satisfied for the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means (for example, in S412 of the non-fluctuating screen display process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect control process flag to wait for a change pattern command reception process) The selection screen display control means that is terminated by the portion determined not to be the value of (for example, in S418 and S420 of the non-fluctuating screen display process), the effect control CPU 120 ends the timer count of the timer that is being counted, and is terminated. Process and display corresponding to the timer), and
A selection item index display (for example, an enlarged display at the center of the menu screen of the selected item) indicating which item is selected from the plurality of items displayed on the display means can be displayed. Then, selection item index display means for updating the selection item index display in response to acceptance of a selection operation (for example, a touch operation in the change operation area) by the player (for example, in S460f of the non-variable screen display process) If it is determined that the touch operation detection position is within the change operation area on the right side, in S460g and S460i, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the item arranged on the right in the displayed menu screen, and the specified item is The menu screen arranged in the center as a selection item is replaced with the display of the menu screen being executed, and the non-fluctuating screen display process is started. If it is determined in S460f that the touch operation detection position is within the left change operation area, the item arranged on the left in the menu screen being displayed by the effect control CPU 120 is specified in S460h and S460i. The menu screen with the selected item as the selection item in the center and the display of the running menu screen instead of the display)
In response to acceptance of a determination operation (for example, a touch operation on a selection item) by a player, a selection item corresponding process execution unit (for example, a non-operation unit) that executes processing corresponding to the item selected at the time of reception of the determination operation In S461 of the changing screen display process, when it is determined that the selection item specified in S460d is “volume adjustment”, the portion for performing the volume adjustment process by the CPU 120 for effect control executing S466 and S474, and S462 In S460d, when it is determined that the selection item specified in S460d is “game description”, the portion for executing the game description processing by executing the CPU 120 for effect control by executing S472 and S475, and the selection specified in S460d in S462 When it is determined that the item is “mini game”, the effect control CPU 120 And partial) to execute the mini game processing by executing the S473 or S476,
An operation history storage unit (for example, S460e in non-fluctuating image display processing) that stores information that can specify the player's operation history (for example, the item specified in S460d) when the selection screen is displayed on the display unit. In which the selection item specified in S460d is stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area).
With
When the selection screen is displayed again on the display means after the display of the selection screen is completed due to the establishment of the display end condition (for example, in the non-fluctuating image display processing in S447a, the selection item index display unit stores the previous execution. When it is determined that there is storage in the area), the selection item index display is displayed based on the information that can specify the operation history (for example, for effect control in S447b to S447c of the non-fluctuating image display processing) (The part which CPU120 specifies the item memorize | stored in the last execution storage area, and starts the menu screen display which has arrange | positioned the specified item to the center as a selection item)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the display end condition is satisfied and the display of the selection screen is ended, the selection screen including the selection item index display is displayed again based on the information capable of specifying the operation history. Can improve convenience.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A selection screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C) including a plurality of items (for example, “volume adjustment”, “game description”, and “mini game” items) can be displayed. Display means;
A selection screen display control means (for example, an effect display device 5) that terminates the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means when a display end condition is satisfied;
In response to accepting an operation (for example, a touch operation) by the player, a selection item corresponding process execution means (for example, a non-variable on-screen display in a modified example) that executes a process corresponding to the item selected at the time of accepting the operation In S461 of the process, when it is determined that the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item “volume adjustment”, the effect control CPU 120 executes S466 and S474 to execute the volume adjustment process. When it is determined in S462 that the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item “game description” in S462, the effect control CPU 120 executes S472 and S475 to execute the game description process. And the touch operation detection position specified in S460d in S462 If it is determined that the mini-game "item determination operation in the region of a portion) that perform the mini game process by directing control CPU120 executes S473 and S476,
Information that can identify the player's operation history when the selection screen is displayed on the display means (for example, the item specified by the CPU 120 for effect control in S460g or S460h of the non-fluctuating image display process of the modification). Operation history storage means for storing (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 stores the item specified in S460g or S460h in the determined operation item storage area in S460e of the non-fluctuating image display process of the modification),
With
The selection screen includes a plurality of types of selection screens having different ease of selection of at least one item (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C, one item is arranged in the center, and the other Menu screen with left and right items)
The selection screen display control means indicates that the selection screen display satisfies the display end condition (for example, in S412 of the non-fluctuating screen display process, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the effect control process flag is a process of waiting for a change pattern command reception process). (For example, in S418 and S420 of the non-fluctuating screen display process), the effect control CPU 120 ends the counting timer, and performs processing and display corresponding to the timer that has ended. When the selection screen is displayed again on the display means (for example, when the production control CPU 120 determines that there is a button operation in S438 of the non-fluctuating screen display process), the operation history is specified. A selection screen of a type based on possible information is displayed (for example, S4 of the non-fluctuating image display process of the modification) In 7B～S447c, portions presentation control CPU120 is to identify the items stored in the determined operation item storage area, starts a menu screen display to place items that the specified middle)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the display termination condition is satisfied and the display of the selection screen is terminated, the type of selection screen based on the information that can specify the operation history is displayed again, thereby improving the convenience of the player. it can.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
Judgment means (for example, a non-fluctuating screen) that determines whether or not a period during which the player is not playing in the gaming machine has passed a predetermined display prohibition period (for example, the first waiting period (t2)) In S434 of the display process, the production control CPU 120 includes a part for determining whether or not the second timer (t2) has expired,
The selection screen display control means displays a selection screen on the display means based on a player's operation when the determination means determines that the display prohibition period has elapsed (for example, a non-fluctuating screen) In the display process, the production control CPU 120 executes S435 to S437 to start counting the third timer and start the menu guidance display. Then, in S438, it is determined that there is a button operation, and S447a or S448 is executed. The part that starts and displays the menu screen)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the selection screen is displayed when there is a player's operation when the game is not performed for the display prohibition period, the progress of the game is blocked by the display of the selection screen. You can avoid that.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3,
The item includes an effect mode change item (for example, an item of “volume adjustment”) for changing the mode of the effect executed in the gaming machine,
The selection item corresponding process execution means is an effect mode change process that changes the mode of the effect in response to an operation received by the player (for example, in the volume adjustment process, the effect control CPU 120 controls the volume by operating the stick controller 31A (Part to be changed) is executed.
According to this feature, the effect mode executed in the gaming machine can be set so that the player himself / herself matches his / her preference, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4,
Game start condition establishment determining means for determining whether or not a game start condition (for example, the effect control process flag becomes a value other than the variation pattern command reception waiting process) is satisfied (for example, S412 of the non-variable screen display process) The production control CPU 120 includes a portion for determining whether or not the production control process flag is a value of the variation pattern command reception waiting process).
The selection screen display control means terminates the display of the selection screen based on the fact that the game start condition is determined to be satisfied by the game start condition satisfaction determination means (for example, S418 and S418 of the non-fluctuating screen display process). In S420, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the timer count of the timer t5 that is being counted, and the display of the menu screen corresponding to the timer t5 that has ended is ended.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the selection screen is not continuously displayed during the started game, the progress of the game is obstructed by the display of the selection screen, so that the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5,
Fluctuation display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) ) In a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that displays a variation of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and production symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of There,
The selection screen display control means displays a selection screen on the display means based on acceptance of an operation (for example, button operation) by a player (for example, it is determined that there is a button operation in S438 of the non-changeable screen display processing). In the case where the effect control CPU 120 executes S447c or S448 to display the menu screen display),
The display means can display an operable image (for example, menu guidance display shown in FIG. 29) indicating that the operation can be accepted (for example, in S437 of the non-fluctuating screen display process) A portion where the control CPU 120 starts menu guidance display),
The selection screen display control means includes
First control is performed to display the operable image on the display means when a first period (for example, a first waiting period (t2)) has elapsed after a display result is derived and displayed in the variation display of the identification information. The display control means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control performs menu guidance in S437, which is advanced when the second timer in which the first waiting period (t2) is set in S434 of the non-fluctuating screen display process shown in FIG. Display part), and
After the selection screen is displayed on the display means in response to receiving the operation and the display of the selection screen is finished, a second period (for example, a second waiting period) that is shorter than the first period. When (t2 ′)) has elapsed, the second display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for displaying the operable image on the display means, and S434 of the non-fluctuating screen display process shown in FIG. 23). In step S437, the menu guidance display is started when the second timer in which the second waiting period (t2 ') is set in the timer expires.
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the operable image is not displayed until the first period elapses. Since the operable image is displayed in the second period shorter than the first period, the player can quickly recognize that the operation is possible when the player wants to display the selection screen again. Can be made.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the screen in non-fluctuation. (A) is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which the item of “volume adjustment” is arranged in the center, and (B) is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which the item of “game description” is arranged in the center, (C) is a screen view showing a menu screen in which items of “mini game” are arranged in the center. (A) is a screen diagram showing a volume adjustment acceptance screen, (B) is a screen diagram showing a game explanation screen, and (C) is a screen diagram showing a mini game screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the non-fluctuating screen display process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the non-fluctuating screen display process in a modification. (A) is a screen view showing a menu screen in which the item “volume adjustment” in the modification is arranged in the center, and (B) is a menu screen in which the item “game description” in the modification is arranged in the center. FIG. 10C is a screen diagram illustrating a menu screen in which items of “mini game” in the modification are arranged in the center.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side in FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the variation display of the production symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” production symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the definite production symbols that are the variation display results are derived and displayed. , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold memory display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  In addition, an infrared CCD camera 50 (motion sensor) for detecting the operation position of the player's finger is provided above the effect display device 5. As will be described later, the infrared CCD camera 50 is used to perform a touch operation for selecting a plurality of items on the screen on the menu screen displayed on the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 29D). Is used to detect the indicated position, i.e., which position in the display area of the effect display device 5 the player's fingertip points to. By mounting the infrared CCD camera 50, the player can select each item by an operation of moving a finger without using an operation device such as the stick controller 31A. Further, on the screen corresponding to each item (see FIG. 31), even when various operations and selections are performed, the touch operation can be performed by the operation of moving the finger.

  In this embodiment, a transparent glass plate is provided so as to cover the front side of the game board 2, and the player can directly touch the effect display device 5 by providing this glass plate. It is not possible to point to a predetermined position in the display area of the effect display device 5 on the side of several centimeters of the effect display device 5 or to operate by touching the glass plate. Hereinafter, such an operation mode will be described as a touch operation.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. However, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a detection signal from a camera controller 50 </ b> A that controls the infrared CCD camera 50. Note that the infrared CCD camera 50 is configured to pick up an image of a detection object, that is, a player's finger located near several centimeters on the front side of the effect display device 5, using infrared light, and this image data is input to the camera controller 50A. Is done. The camera controller 50A performs predetermined image processing based on the imaging data input from the infrared CCD camera 50, and specifies the coordinates of the display area of the effect display device 5 indicated by the player's finger. I do.

  Specifically, the background image included in the imaging data input from the infrared CCD camera 50, which is farther than a few centimeters near the front side of the effect display device 5, is cut, and the player's fingers An image of a portion corresponding to (detected body) is extracted. The contour shape of the player's fingers can be acquired based on the extracted image. Furthermore, the top end line in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) of the effect display device 5 is specified from the acquired contour shape of the finger of the player, and the effect display device 5 of the top end line is identified. A position corresponding to the rightmost end line in the X-axis direction (lateral direction) is specified, and the specified position is set as the designated position of the effect display device 5 pointed to by the player.

  Thus, even if the player points to the display area of the effect display device 5 with a plurality of fingers, the indicated position can be specified. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the player operates the hitting operation handle with the right hand and is likely to point to the display area of the effect display device 5 with the left hand, the most in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) described above. Of the upper end line, the position corresponding to the rightmost end line in the X-axis direction (lateral direction) can be regarded as the position indicated by the player.

  Further, the data of the designated position is input to the effect control board 12 from the camera controller 50A. The camera controller 50A starts control for detecting the indicated position when display of a menu screen described later is started, and ends the menu screen or the screen corresponding to each item on the menu screen. Then, the control for detecting the designated position is finished.

  In this embodiment, the position of the player's finger is detected by the infrared CCD camera 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player's eyeball is not limited to the position of the finger. By detecting the position of the player's line of sight, it may be possible to detect which position the player is viewing in the display area of the effect display device 5. Further, the facial expression of the player may be detected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the position of the player's finger is detected from the moving image taken by the infrared CCD camera 50, and the player is detected by continuously detecting the change in the position of the player's finger. The movement (movement direction) of the fingers may be detected.

  In this embodiment, the position of the player's finger is detected by processing the moving image acquired by the infrared CCD camera 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the infrared CCD camera 50 is used. The position of the player's finger may be detected by processing the acquired still image.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (highly accurate low base state, timeless probability changing state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is time variation control and probability variation. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-variable probability changing state).

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (demonstration display enable command) for notifying that a demonstration screen (demo screen) can be displayed. The demonstration displayable command in this embodiment is a command that permits display of the demonstration screen, and the presentation control board 12 that has received the demonstration displayable command does not display the demonstration screen immediately after reception. As will be described later, a demo screen is displayed when there is no operation by the player for a predetermined time. Note that a mode in which a demonstration display enable command is not transmitted from the main board 11 may be used, and the demonstration control screen 12 displays a demonstration screen when there is no change display for a predetermined period and there is no operation by the player. The determination may be performed.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  The command C7XXH is an effect control command for initializing the sub board, and at the same time, an effect control command (initialization designation command) indicating that the game control microcomputer 100 has executed the initialization process.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is selected from a plurality of jackpot types based on the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing reserved memory display in the reserved memory display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. In each storage area, data indicating the presence / absence of a start prize (specifically, “0” indicating no start prize and “1” indicating the presence of a start prize) is stored. Note that the data of these start winning buffers is the effect control described later in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. In addition to updating in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 17) in the process process, the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, a round white is displayed on the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D. While a new display is added, when the first variation start command is received based on the newly started variation of the first special figure, among the held storage displays in the first reserved storage display area 5D, The high-order (the first memory that holds the winning start) will be erased, and the other round white display will be shifted (moved) in the specified direction (for example, left). Update. Similarly, when the second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the second hold storage display area 5U. When a second change start command is received based on the fact that the second special figure has started to be newly added, the highest level among the hold storage displays in the second hold storage display area 5U ( Update the hold display so that the round white display of the hold memory that was awarded first is erased and the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, left). To do.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A And in the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “lost”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” matches, which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display enable command) for specifying demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. Whether any pending storage number is “0” for the board 12 and the demo display enable command transmission completion flag indicating that transmission has already been performed is set by not performing a new variable display. Determine whether or not. At this time, if the demo displayable command transmission completed flag is set, that is, if the demo displayable command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent (if the demo displayable command transmission flag has not been set), set the demo displayable command transmission flag after setting for sending the demo displayable command. To finish the demo display setting. The set demo display enable command transmission completion flag is cleared when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process in S157 described above. Therefore, in the demonstration display setting of the present embodiment, when a new variable display is not started, a demonstration display enable command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 only once.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S23 of FIG. 10 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is the certain change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167).

  When the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S185). ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), in order to end the time reduction control, after clearing the time reduction flag (S194), the gaming state (specifically, the low probability After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to (low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S29 of FIG. 10 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; Y), after setting the probability variation flag (S208), the hour / hour flag (S209), and setting the hour / hour count counter to “0” (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set in the hour / hour counter, and then S213. Proceed to

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56).

  Next, non-fluctuating screen display processing for controlling the display screen displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed during non-fluctuation in which the fluctuating display of the effect symbol is not performed (S57), and then the process proceeds to S52. .

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the initialization process (S51) in the effect control main process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an initialization designation command has been received (S401). If the initialization designation command has not been received, the initialization process ends. On the other hand, when the initialization designation command is received, the processing of S402 to S406 is performed.

  In S402, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S402), and performs a RAM clear process for clearing the RAM 122 (S403). Then, various settings such as setting (initialization) of the built-in device register are initialized (S404), an initialization completion flag indicating that the initialization is completed is set (S405), and the interrupt enabled state is set again (S405). In step S406, the initialization process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first uses the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 as the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer. A hold display update process for updating to the corresponding display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): 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 effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, 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 (S73).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S261). Here, when the variation pattern designation command reception flag is not set, the variation pattern command reception waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set, the variation pattern designation command reception flag is cleared (S262), and then the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74). (S263), and the variation pattern command reception waiting process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it is stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer. The various command data and various flags are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift. Or you may make it shift to the storage area (area | region corresponding to buffer number "0") corresponding to the 1st special figure in the variable display.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” in the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer at the time of winning are shifted up by one buffer number (S274). ). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift. Or you may make it shift to the storage area (area | region corresponding to buffer number "0") corresponding to the 2nd special figure in the variable display.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S277). In this embodiment, various notice effects are determined in the notice effect determining process. For example, execution of a character notice effect in which a character appears, a step-up notice in which a notice image changes step by step, or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area is determined. When determining these different aspects of the notice effect, the timing for starting the notice effect differs depending on the form of the notice effect, so if a different period according to the form of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start waiting timer, good.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after the notice effect determination process in S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution decision flag is set in S278, that is, in the notice effect determination process in S277. It is determined whether or not execution has been determined.

  When the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, where a period corresponding to the notice effect is set as a period until the notice effect start is set in the notice effect start wait timer (S279), and the notice effect execution is determined. The flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

  As the period until the start of the notice effect, in this embodiment, an effect (not shown) indicating a precursor is performed before the timing when the notice effect is started, and the timing of starting the precursor is the start timing of the notice effect. Therefore, a period shorter than the period until the start of the notice effect is set, and the start timing of these notice effects is specified based on the process table of the notice effect executed from the start of the notice effect. Although the production is started, the present invention is not limited to this, and when these indications are not performed in the announcement production, the start timing of the announcement production is the start of the announcement production. Therefore, the period until the start timing of the notice effect may be set in the notice effect start wait timer.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S306). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has expired (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed To do.

  FIGS. 21 to 27 are flowcharts showing the non-fluctuating screen display process (S57) in the effect control main process. As shown in FIG. 21, in the non-fluctuating screen display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the initialization completion flag is set (S411). Note that the state in which the initialization completion flag is set indicates the state of the first interrupt process immediately after the power is turned on. If the initialization completion flag is set, the initialization completion flag is cleared (S421), and the process proceeds to S452 described later. On the other hand, if the initialization completion flag is not set, the process proceeds to S412.

  In S412, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the change pattern command reception waiting process, that is, whether or not the change is not changing or not being a big hit game. . If the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S413. On the other hand, if the value of the effect control process flag is not a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S417.

  In S417, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any one of the first to sixth timers is counting. As will be described later, the first to sixth timers are timers provided according to the display screen (display image) displayed on the effect display device 5, and display of each display screen (display image) starts. It is provided to count the elapse of a predetermined time from the time point when the timer is reached and to switch to a different display screen (display image) when the timer is up. Here, when none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if any timer is counting, the timer counting of the timer being counted is terminated (S418), and the process proceeds to S419.

  In S419, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the timer whose timer count has ended is the first timer or the second timer (S419). When the timer that has finished the timer count is the first timer or the second timer, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the timer whose timer count has ended is not the first timer or the second timer, that is, if it is any one of the third timer to the sixth timer, the processing and display corresponding to the timer whose timer count has ended is ended. (S420), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display result presentation (FIG. 29B), the operation guidance display (FIG. 29C), the menu screen (FIG. 29D), and the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) described later. )) Is displayed, if the value of the production control process flag is no longer the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, that is, when the variation display is started, the displayed screen (image) is terminated and varies. The display screen is started.

  Further, in S413, which proceeds when the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms that the demonstration display enable command for specifying the display of the demonstration screen has been received. It is determined whether or not the demo displayable command reception flag shown is set. If the demo display enable command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S422 described later. On the other hand, if the demo displayable command reception flag is set, the demo displayable command reception flag is cleared (S414), the counter value corresponding to (t1) is set in the first timer (S415), Counting of one timer (t1) is started (S416), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is ended.

  The first timer (t1) is a timer that starts counting after the change display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 29 (A)) (after receiving the demo display enable command from the main board 11). Thus, the timer counts a predetermined time (t1) until the execution of the display result effect (FIG. 29B), which is an effect immediately after the change is stopped. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the first timer (t1).

  The value set in the first timer (t1) is a time sufficient for the player to grasp the effect symbol that the player has stopped after the effect symbol variation display is stopped, and is displayed after the time has elapsed. Execution of the result effect (FIG. 29B) is started. If there is a pending storage, the next variable display is started after the time has elapsed. That is, when the variable display is continuously performed, the time is a time when it is easy to grasp the effect symbols stopped at each variable display while maintaining the effect of the continuous variable display. The time until the start of execution of the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is the same as the time.

  Further, in S422 which proceeds when the demonstration display enable command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any of the timers of the first to sixth timers is counting. judge. Here, when none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if any of the timers is counting, 1 is subtracted from the timer being counted (S423), and the process proceeds to S424.

  In S424, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first timer (t1) is counting. If the first timer (t1) is counting, the process proceeds to S430, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the first timer (t1) is not counting, the process proceeds to S425.

  In S425, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) is counting, that is, only the display result effect image (FIG. 29B) is being displayed. To do. If the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is counting, the process proceeds to S434 described later. On the other hand, if the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is not counting, the process proceeds to S426.

  The second timer (t2 or t2 ′) is a timer that starts counting after the execution of the display result effect (FIG. 29 (B)) is started, and indicates that the player can move to the menu screen. The timer counts the waiting period (t2 or t2 ′) until the display of the menu guidance display for guidance (FIG. 29C) is started.

  In the present embodiment, as the second timer, a first waiting period (set when the display of the effect symbol variation is stopped (FIG. 29A) and then the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is shifted ( t2) and a value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ′) that is set when a transition is made from the menu screen (FIG. 29D) to the display result presentation (FIG. 29B). . A value corresponding to 15 seconds is set in the first waiting period (t2), and a value corresponding to 7 seconds is set in the second waiting period (t2 ').

  The value set in the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) is a value calculated based on the configuration of the game board 2, and is slightly longer than the average time when the start winning occurs after starting to play the game ball. The value corresponds to a long time. That is, when the player continues to hit the game ball, the next start prize is generated, and the value is such that the game can be continued without displaying the menu guidance display. Note that the value set in the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) is larger than the value set in the first timer (t1), and the display result effect (FIG. 29B). It is a value that can secure a time for which the player can sufficiently recognize that the execution of has been started.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (C), the menu guidance display is a display for guiding the player that it is possible to shift to the menu screen by performing a button operation. In this embodiment, the menu guidance display is configured by displaying the button image and the character information of “menu display”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the button image is displayed. The menu guidance display may be configured with or the menu guidance display may be configured with only character information.

  In this embodiment, the value corresponding to 15 seconds is disclosed as the value (time) of the first waiting period (t2) set in the second timer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is about 12 seconds, a value corresponding to a time slightly longer than 12 seconds may be used. Also, a value corresponding to a longer time than the longest fluctuation time may be used. Further, when there is a reserved memory number up to the upper limit number, a value corresponding to the total variation time until all these reserved memories are consumed may be used.

  In addition, although the value corresponding to 7 seconds is disclosed as the value (time) of the second waiting period (t2 ′) set in the second timer, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, The time of the second waiting period (t2 ′) may be any value as long as it is shorter than the time of the first waiting period (t2), for example, 30 seconds in the first waiting period (t2). When a value corresponding to is set, a value corresponding to 10 seconds or 15 seconds may be set in the second waiting period (t2 ′).

  In S426, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the third timer (t3) is counting, that is, whether the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is being displayed in addition to the display of the display result effect. Determine. Here, if the third timer (t3) is counting, the process proceeds to S438 described later. On the other hand, when the third timer (t3) is not counting, the process proceeds to S427.

  The third timer (t3) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is started, and displays the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E). It is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t3) until the start. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set in the third timer (t3).

  The value set in the third timer (t3) is smaller than the value set in the fourth timer (t4), which will be described later. As will be described later, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C )) And the demo screen (FIG. 29E) are repeatedly displayed alternately, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 waiting for the customer, the demo screen (FIG. 29E) is displayed with the menu guidance ( It is displayed for a longer time than that shown in FIG. 29 (C), and the player's willingness to play before sitting can be promoted. The value set in the third timer (t3) may be the same time as the value set in the fourth timer (t4).

  Note that the value set in the third timer (t3) is larger than the value set in the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) described above, and the display result display only screen (FIG. 29 ( The screen including the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is displayed for a longer time than B)), and the player has time to move to the menu screen.

  In S427, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fourth timer (t4) is being counted, that is, whether or not the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) is being displayed. If the fourth timer (t4) is counting, the process proceeds to S449 described later. On the other hand, if the fourth timer (t4) is not counting, the process proceeds to S428.

  The fourth timer (t4) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the demo screen (FIG. 29E) is started, and is a screen that displays menu guidance from the demo screen (FIG. 29). (C) is a timer for counting a predetermined time (t4) until returning to (C)). In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the fourth timer (t4). The value set in the fourth timer (t4) corresponds to the presentation time (movie playback time) on the demonstration screen.

  Further, the presentation time on the demonstration screen may be longer than 30 seconds. When there are a plurality of types of demonstration screens and the production times of the demonstration screens are different, values corresponding to the production times may be appropriately set in the fourth timer (t4).

  In S428, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fifth timer (t5) is counting, that is, whether or not the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is being displayed. If the fifth timer (t5) is counting, the process proceeds to S458 described later. On the other hand, if the fifth timer (t5) is not counting, the process proceeds to S429.

  The fifth timer (t5) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is started, and is a screen that displays menu guidance from the menu screen (FIG. 29). It is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t5) until returning to (C)). In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the fifth timer (t5).

  In S429, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sixth timer (t6) is counting, that is, whether or not various processes corresponding to the item (selected item) selected on the menu screen are being executed. . Here, when the sixth timer (t6) is counting, the process proceeds to S471 described later. On the other hand, if the sixth timer (t6) is not counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  The sixth timer (t6) is a variety of processes corresponding to the item (selected item) selected on the menu screen, for example, a volume adjustment process for displaying a volume adjustment reception screen (FIG. 31A), a game description, and the like. A timer that starts counting after starting a game description screen for displaying a screen (FIG. 31B) and a mini game process for displaying a mini game screen (FIG. 31C). This is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t6) until the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) is started. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the sixth timer (t6). Further, the sixth timer (t6) is reset when an operation is performed by the player during execution of various processes, and starts counting again, so that the player does not intend during the operation. It is designed to prevent switching to the demo screen.

  It should be noted that the values set in the fifth timer (t5) and the sixth timer (t6) are values corresponding to a clear time that the player is not operating. In the present embodiment, values corresponding to 30 seconds are set in the fifth timer (t5) and the sixth timer (t6). This is because when the operation is not performed for a predetermined time of about 30 seconds, This time is provided because it can be assumed that the player is operating another action, for example, a card unit (not shown) or the player is already away from the seat. In addition, when the player does not know how to operate, for example, the position of the button may not be known. Therefore, assuming a long time of 30 seconds or more, the player is troublesome to display the menu screen or the like. Since there is a possibility of thinking, in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set.

  The values set in the timers of the first to sixth timers are not limited to the values exemplified in the present embodiment, and may be other values. Further, the values set in the timers of the first to sixth timers do not have to be fixed values, and may be values that are appropriately changed according to the control state, effects, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in S430 that proceeds when the first timer (t1) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first timer (t1) has timed up. Here, if the first timer (t1) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first timer (t1) has expired, the counter value corresponding to the first waiting period (t2) is set in the second timer (S431), and the second timer (t2) starts counting. (S432), display of the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is started (S433), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. As will be described later, a counter value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') may be set in the second timer (S431 +).

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), in the display result effect in the present embodiment, the effect that each effect symbol swings is performed from the state in which the effect symbol variation display is stopped. In this embodiment, immediately after the change display of the effect symbols is stopped, only the display result effect is executed over the first waiting period (t2) without suddenly performing the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C). It is supposed to be. For example, if the menu guidance display is suddenly performed, the fact that the variable display has ended is clearly expressed, and the player may become unpleasant. Therefore, by executing only the display result effect over the first waiting period (t2) without suddenly displaying the menu guidance display, it is possible to display the menu guidance display without a sense of incongruity while expressing the afterglow of the variable display. It is a thing.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in S434 that proceeds when the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) has timed up. judge. Here, if the second timer (t2 or t2 ') has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) has expired, the counter value corresponding to (t3) is set in the third timer (S435), and the third timer (t3) starts counting ( In step S436, display of menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) in addition to the display result effect is started (S437), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 29C, in the menu guidance display in the present embodiment, a display indicating that the screen can be shifted to the menu screen is displayed at the lower right of the display screen together with the image of the push button 31B.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in S438 that proceeds when the third timer (t3) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a button operation (pressing the push button 31B). If there is a button operation, the process proceeds to S444. On the other hand, if there is no button operation, the process proceeds to S439.

  In S439, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the third timer (t3) has expired. Here, if the third timer (t3) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the third timer (t3) is up, the display result effect display and the menu guidance display are ended (S440), and the process proceeds to S441.

  In S441, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t4) in the fourth timer, starts counting the fourth timer (t4) (S442), and displays the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E). Display is started (S443), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  In S444 that proceeds when there is a button operation, the effect control CPU 120 ends the count of the third timer (t3), ends the display result effect display and the menu guidance display (S445), and proceeds to S446.

  In S446, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t5) in the fifth timer, and starts counting the fifth timer (t5) (S447). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control checks the immediately preceding execution storage area of the RAM 122, and specifies the items specified in S460d described later in the immediately preceding execution storage area (the “volume adjustment” item shown in FIG. 30 and the “game description” in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is a storage of either “item” or “mini game” item (S447a). The immediately preceding execution storage area is an area for storing an item (selected item) selected last time when the menu screen is displayed.

  When there is no item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S447a; N), as shown in FIG. 30A, the effect control CPU 120 selects “volume adjustment” as the selection item, and the “volume adjustment” item. Is started at the center, and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated (S448). When there is a selection item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S447a; Y), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area, and uses the specified item as the selection item. Then, the display of the menu screen in which the item is arranged at the center is started, and the non-fluctuating screen display processing is ended (S447c).

  In S447c, when the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is the “volume adjustment” item, a menu in which the “volume adjustment” item shown in FIG. When the display of the screen is started and the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is the “game description” item, the “game description” item shown in FIG. When the display is started and the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is the “mini game” item, a menu screen display in which the “mini game” item shown in FIG. Start.

  In the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A, an item “mini game” is arranged on the left of “volume adjustment”, an item “game description” is arranged on the right of “volume adjustment”, and an item “volume adjustment” is displayed. Is displayed in an enlarged manner from the items of “mini game” and “game description”. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 30B, an item “volume adjustment” is arranged to the left of “game description”, an item “minigame” is arranged to the right of “game description”, and an item “game description” is displayed. Is displayed in an enlarged manner from the items of “volume adjustment” and “mini game”. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 30C, an item “game description” is arranged to the left of “mini game”, an item “volume adjustment” is arranged to the right of “mini game”, and an item “mini game” is arranged. Is displayed in an enlarged manner from the items of “game description” and “volume adjustment”.

  Therefore, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A, it is possible to indicate to the player that the item “volume adjustment” is a selection item. In the menu screen shown in FIG. Can be shown that the item “game description” is a selection item, and the menu screen table shown in FIG. 30C indicates that the item “mini game” is a selection item for the player. Can be shown.

  A change operation area for changing the currently displayed menu screen to another menu screen is displayed on the left and right portions of each menu screen shown in FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (C) (this book). In the embodiment, a pair of triangles showing the left and right of the menu screen in FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (C). The player can change the menu screen to another menu screen by touching (pointing to) one of these change operation areas. Specifically, in the case where the item “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 30A is displayed in the center, when the player touches the change operation area on the right side, it is shown in FIG. 30B. When the menu screen on which the item “game description” is displayed at the center is started and the player touches the change operation area on the left side, the item “mini game” shown in FIG. The menu screen displayed in the center starts to be displayed.

  In addition, when the “game description” item shown in FIG. 30B is displayed in the center, if the player touches the right change operation area, the “mini game” shown in FIG. When the player touches the change operation area on the left side, the “volume adjustment” item shown in FIG. 30A is displayed in the center. The displayed menu screen starts.

  Further, in the case where the item “mini game” shown in FIG. 30C is displayed in the center, when the player touches the right change operation area, the “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. When the player touches the left change operation area, the “game description” item shown in FIG. 30B is displayed in the center. The displayed menu screen starts.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in S449 that proceeds when the fourth timer (t4) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a button operation (pressing of the push button 31B). If there is a button operation, the process proceeds to S456. On the other hand, if there is no button operation, the process proceeds to S450.

  In S450, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fourth timer (t4) has expired. Here, if the fourth timer (t4) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the fourth timer (t4) has expired, the demonstration screen display is terminated (S451), and the process proceeds to S452.

  In S452, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a counter value corresponding to (t3) in the third timer, starts counting the third timer (t3) (S453), and produces a display result effect (FIG. 29B). Is displayed (S454), in addition to the display result effect, menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is displayed (S455), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. In S454 executed when the initialization completion flag is cleared, display of a display result effect by a preset initialization stop symbol (default stop symbol) such as “135” is started.

  Further, in S456 that proceeds when there is a button operation, the effect control CPU 120 ends the count of the fourth timer (t4), ends the demonstration screen display (S457), and proceeds to S446 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in S458 that proceeds when the fifth timer (t5) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a button operation (pressing the push button 31B). Here, when there is a button operation for ending the display of the menu screen, the count of the fifth timer (t5) is ended (S464), the menu screen display is ended (S465), and the process proceeds to S431 +. On the other hand, if there is no button operation, the process proceeds to S459.

  In S459, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fifth timer (t5) has expired. If the fifth timer (t5) has expired, the menu screen display is terminated (S465), and the process proceeds to S431 +. On the other hand, if the fifth timer (t5) has not expired, the process proceeds to S460.

  In S431 + (FIG. 22), the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') in the second timer. Then, the counting of the second timer (t2 ') is started (S432), the display of the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is started (S433), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), in the display result effect in the present embodiment, after the menu screen display (FIG. 29 (D)) is finished, the effect symbols in the state immediately after the change is stopped are displayed. The production is performed. In the present embodiment, after the menu screen display is completed, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) is performed when the second waiting period (t2 ′) shorter than the first waiting period (t2) described above has elapsed. )) Is displayed.

  When the counter value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ′) is set in S431 +, the display of the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is not started and the variable display stop screen (FIG. 29 (A)), the non-fluctuating screen display process may be terminated. That is, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) may be displayed after the second waiting period (t2 ') has elapsed from the variable display stop screen (see FIG. 29A). In this case, the total period (t1 ′ + t2 ′) of the period (t1 ′) for displaying the stop screen (FIG. 29A) and the second waiting period (t2 ′) from the time when the menu screen display is ended. ) Is set to a period shorter than the total period (t1 + t2) of the first timer period (t1) and the first waiting period (t2), and the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is displayed. Just do it.

  In S460, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a touch operation on the menu screen (FIG. 29D). Note that the touch operation in this embodiment is an operation in which the player tries to touch the display screen of the effect display device 5 with a finger, but the front side of the effect display device 5 is covered with a glass plate. Therefore, the display screen of the effect display device 5 cannot be directly touched, and its operation mode is detected by the infrared CCD camera 50 (motion sensor). Here, when there is no touch operation, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a touch operation, the process proceeds to S460a. Whether or not there is a touch operation is determined based on the detection signal input from the above-described camera controller 50A.

  In S460a, the effect control CPU 120 identifies a position (touch operation detection position) where the player has made a touch operation based on a detection signal input from the camera controller 50A (S460a), and the touch operation detection position is changed on the menu screen. It is determined whether or not it is within the operation area (a pair of triangles indicating the left and right of the menu screen in FIGS. 30A to 30C) (S460b). If the touch operation detection position is not within the change operation area on the menu screen, the process proceeds to S460c. If the touch operation detection position is within the change operation area on the menu screen, the process proceeds to S460f.

  In S460c, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the touch operation detection position specified in S460a is within the selection item determination operation range on the menu screen, that is, “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. If a menu screen is displayed, a menu screen in which a “game description” shown in FIG. 30B is arranged at the center is displayed as to whether or not there is a touch operation at a position corresponding to “volume adjustment”. When the menu screen is displayed, whether or not there is a touch operation at a position corresponding to “game description”, or “mini game” shown in FIG. Determines whether or not there is a touch operation at a position corresponding to the “mini game”.

  Further, in each of the menu screens shown in FIG. 30 in the present embodiment, the player's touch operation is valid only for the items that are enlarged and arranged in the center as selection items, and processing corresponding to the items that are enlarged and arranged in the center. In other words, in each menu screen, only the execution of the process corresponding to the item that is enlarged and arranged at the center of the menu screen can be determined by a touch operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and execution of processing corresponding to items arranged on the left and right of each menu screen may be determined by a touch operation.

  When the touch operation detection position specified in S460a is not within the selection item determination operation range on the menu screen, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated, and the touch operation detection position specified in S460a is the selection item determination operation on the menu screen. If it is within the range, the process proceeds to S460d.

  In S460d, the effect control CPU 120 selects the selection items (“volume adjustment”, “game description”, “game description”, and “game description”, which are displayed according to which menu screen of FIGS. 30A to 30C is displayed). Any one of the “mini-games” is identified (S460d), and the identified selection item is stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S460e).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection item specified in S460d is “volume adjustment” (S461). If the selection item identified in S460d is “volume adjustment”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R (S466), and proceeds to S469. On the other hand, if the selection item specified in S460d is not “volume adjustment”, the process proceeds to S462.

  When the volume adjustment process is started, a volume adjustment acceptance screen (FIG. 31A) is displayed from the menu screen (FIGS. 29D and 30A) in which the item “volume adjustment” is arranged in the center. ). During the execution of this volume adjustment process (FIG. 28), volume adjustment in which the volume setting is changed by the player's lever operation (tilt operation of the stick controller 31A) is accepted. Further, by performing a button operation (pressing the push button 31B) while the volume adjustment acceptance screen (FIG. 31 (A)) is displayed, the screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 29 (D, FIG. 30 (A))). It has become.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection item specified in S460d is “game description” (S462). When the selection item specified in S460d is “game description”, game description processing is started (S467), and the process proceeds to S469. On the other hand, when the selection item specified in S460d is not “game description”, the mini game process is started (S468), and the process proceeds to S469.

  When the game explanation process is started, the menu screen (FIG. 30B) in which the item “game description” is arranged at the center is switched to the game explanation screen (FIG. 31B). During execution of this game explanation process, each item is provided on the game explanation screen, and when the player selects an item by a touch operation, a corresponding explanation screen is displayed. Further, by performing a button operation (pressing the push button 31B) while the game explanation screen (FIG. 31B) is displayed, the screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 30B).

  When the mini game process is started, the menu screen (FIG. 30C) in which the item “mini game” is arranged at the center is switched to the mini game screen (FIG. 31C). During the execution of the mini game process, each item is provided on the mini game screen, and when the player selects an item by a touch operation, a corresponding mini game is executed. Further, the menu screen (FIG. 30C) is switched by performing a button operation (pressing the push button 31B) while the mini game screen (FIG. 31C) is being displayed.

  In S469, which proceeds after execution of various processes on the menu screen is started, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t6) in the sixth timer, and starts counting the sixth timer (t6). (S470), the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S460f, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the touch operation detection position specified in S460a is within the left change operation region (S460f). If the touch operation detection position is not in the left change operation area, that is, if the touch operation detection position is in the right change operation area, the item arranged on the right in the displayed menu screen is specified. Specifically, when the “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 30A is being displayed on the menu screen arranged at the center, “game description” is specified as the item arranged on the right, When the “game description” shown in FIG. 30 (B) is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “mini game” is specified as the item arranged on the right and shown in FIG. 30 (C). When the menu screen in which “mini game” is arranged at the center is being displayed, “volume adjustment” is specified as the item arranged on the right. Then, the process proceeds to S460i.

  On the other hand, if the touch operation detection position is within the left change operation area, the item arranged on the left in the displayed menu screen is specified (S460h). Specifically, when the “volume control” shown in FIG. 30A is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “mini game” is identified as the item arranged on the left, When the “game description” shown in FIG. 30 (B) is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “volume adjustment” is specified as the item arranged on the right and shown in FIG. 30 (C). When the menu screen in which “mini game” is arranged in the center is being displayed, “game description” is specified as the item arranged on the right. Then, the process proceeds to S460i.

  In S460i, the effect control CPU 120 uses the item specified in S460g or S460h as a selection item, changes the display of the effect display device 5 to a menu screen in which the item is arranged at the center, and starts display (S460i). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t5) in the fifth timer (S460j), starts counting the fifth timer (t5), and ends the non-varying image display processing ( S460k).

  As shown in FIG. 27, in S471 that proceeds when the sixth timer (t6) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume adjustment processing is being executed. If the volume adjustment process is being executed, the volume adjustment process is continued (S474), and the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, if the volume adjustment process is not being executed, the process proceeds to S472.

  In S472, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game explanation process is being executed. Here, if the game explanation process is being executed, the game explanation process is continued (S475), and the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, if the game explanation process is not being executed, the process proceeds to S473.

  In S473, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mini game process is being executed. If the mini game process is being executed, the mini game process is continued (S476), and the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, if the mini game process is not being executed, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  In step S477, which proceeds during execution of various processes on the menu screen, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation is being performed in the various processes. Here, when various operations are being performed, the sixth timer (t6) being counted is reset and the sixth timer (t6) is started again (S478). The process ends. On the other hand, if the operation is not being performed in various processes, it is determined whether or not the sixth timer (t6) has expired (S479). Here, if the sixth timer (t6) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the sixth timer (t6) has expired, the process being executed is terminated (S480), and the process proceeds to S441 described above.

  Thus, by executing the non-fluctuating screen display process, each screen is switched in the flow shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) has elapsed since the change display of the effect symbols has stopped, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), a display result effect in which each effect symbol swings is started. The Then, when the first waiting period (t2) elapses, a menu guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the display screen as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, even if the first waiting period (t2) elapses, the menu guidance display is displayed at the same time as the display result effect in which each effect symbol swings is continued. The invention is not limited to this, and when the menu guidance display is displayed, the execution of the display result presentation may be terminated, and the stop state of the normal presentation design and the menu guidance display may be performed. good.

  If the menu guide display (FIG. 29C) is suddenly displayed from the state in which the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 29A), the player continues to display the variation display. There is a risk of misunderstanding. For example, when there is a button operation advance notice effect that prompts a button operation with a temporary stop while a fluctuating display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” is being executed, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) appears as a button operation. There is a risk of misunderstanding that it is a notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is not performed until the first waiting period (t2) elapses from the state where the variation display of the effect symbols is stopped (FIG. 29A). I have to.

  It should be noted that the display result effect (the effect performed after the change is stopped) does not have to be an aspect in which the effect symbol fluctuates. For example, a specific background image may be displayed. Moreover, the display mode of the display result effect screen is not limited to the same one, and other display modes may be used. For example, a plurality of display result effect screens corresponding to the time reduction state or the high base state may be provided. Anyway. The display result presentation screen shown in FIG. 29B and the menu guidance display start screen shown in FIG. 29C may have different backgrounds. Note that the menu guidance display start screen shown in FIG. 29C may be at least a screen on which menu guidance display is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 29C, when the player performs a button operation while the menu guidance display is being displayed, the menu screen is displayed (see FIG. 29D). In addition, as a menu screen displayed at this time, the menu screen (any one of FIG. 30 (A)-FIG. 30 (C)) by which the item which the process was started by the last player's touch operation is arrange | positioned in the center. Alternatively, a menu screen in which “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. In addition, when a predetermined time (t3) elapses without any operation during the display of the menu guidance display, a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 29E).

  As shown in FIG. 29D, when the player performs a button operation while the menu screen is displayed, the screen is switched to a display result display only screen (FIG. 29B). In addition, even when the predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation during the display of the menu screen, the screen is switched to a display result display only screen (FIG. 29B). Then, when the second waiting period (t2 ′) elapses after switching to the display result effect-only screen (FIG. 29B), as shown in FIG. The display is displayed.

  As described above, the menu guidance display is displayed after the second waiting period (t2 ′), which is shorter than the first waiting period (t2) described above, so that the player can display the menu screen again (see FIG. 29 (D)), it is possible to promptly prompt the player that the button operation is effective by the menu guidance display. Also, after the menu screen (FIG. 29 (D)) is finished, it is assumed that the player can recognize that the variable display has already stopped, so the time is shorter than the first waiting period (t2). Even if the menu guidance display is displayed after the second waiting period (t2 ') has elapsed, it is not mistakenly recognized that the display of the variable display has just stopped, and the fact that the variable display has ended is clearly expressed. Therefore, there is no possibility that the player will become unpleasant.

  In this embodiment, when the player performs a button operation while the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is displayed, or when a predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation, the display is performed. Although the screen is switched to the result presentation screen (FIG. 29B), the present invention is not limited to this, and the display result presentation screen (FIG. 29B) is not used. In addition, the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29C) may be switched immediately after the display of the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is completed. That is, the time corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') in this embodiment may be 0 seconds. By doing so, the menu guidance display is displayed even when the display of the menu screen is ended, so that the player can grasp that the screen can be shifted to the menu screen again.

  In addition, when the player performs a button operation while the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is displayed, or when a predetermined time (t5) has elapsed without any operation, a variable display stop screen ( You may make it return to FIG. 29 (A). Then, after the second waiting period (t2 ') elapses, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) may be displayed.

  During the display of the menu screen (FIG. 29D), the player selects one of the items “volume adjustment”, “game description”, and “minigame” by touch operation. Thus, the screen is switched to a screen (see FIG. 31) corresponding to the item (selected item) selected by the touch operation. Then, when a predetermined time (t6) elapses without any operation while the screen corresponding to the selection item is being displayed, a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 29E). If the player is performing an operation while the screen corresponding to the selected item is displayed, the screen does not shift to the demo screen, and since the last operation, there is no operation. When the time (t6) elapses, a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 29E). On the screen corresponding to the selection item (see FIG. 31), when there is a “return” button operation, the screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 29D). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the screen corresponding to each selection item (FIG. 31), it is not possible to switch from the screen corresponding to one selection item to the screen corresponding to another selection item, and once the menu screen (FIG. 29). After returning to (D)), the screen is switched to a screen corresponding to another selection item.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined time (t6) even if the processing corresponding to any one of the selection items “volume adjustment”, “game description”, and “mini game” is being executed. The demo screen is started after the elapse of time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the selection items “volume adjustment”, “game description”, and “minigame” is different. The time (t6) may be set so that the time at which the demonstration screen is started differs depending on the process being executed.

  In this embodiment, while the menu screen is displayed, the items “volume adjustment”, “game description”, and “mini game” are displayed, but the present invention is limited to this. Other items may be provided as items displayed while the menu screen is displayed, such as “game history output” for outputting a player's game history as a two-dimensional barcode or the like. An item may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 29E, when the player performs a button operation during the display of the demonstration screen, the screen is switched to the menu screen (see FIG. 29D). In addition, when a predetermined time (t4) elapses while no operation is being performed while the demonstration screen is displayed, the screen is switched to a menu guidance display screen (see FIG. 29C). Then, when the state where there is no operation on the menu guidance display screen has elapsed for a predetermined time (t3), the screen is switched again to the demonstration screen, and the menu guidance display screen and the demonstration screen are switched alternately. .

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation while the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) is displayed, the screen is switched to the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29C). However, the present invention is not limited to this. If a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E), only the display result effect is provided. May be switched to the screen (FIG. 29B) or the menu screen (FIG. 29D). In addition, when the predetermined time (t4) has passed without any operation during the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E), the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to the power saving mode with reduced power consumption. You may make it switch to the power saving screen which shows that it is the said power saving mode.

  It should be noted that when the display of variation of the effect symbol is started during the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E), the screen of the variation display is displayed after the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29C) is momentarily displayed. You may make it switch to. Alternatively, the display result presentation screen (FIG. 29B) may be displayed for a moment and then switched to the variable display screen.

  Note that the display mode of the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29C) is not limited to the same one, and there may be other display modes. For example, a plurality of menus corresponding to the short time state or the high base state A guidance display screen may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the demo screen (FIG. 29E) is switched to the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29C), the menu guidance display is displayed simultaneously with the display result effects in which each effect symbol swings. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when switching from the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) to the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29C), You may make it perform the stop state of a normal effect symbol, and a menu guidance display, without performing a display result effect.

  Next, the volume adjustment acceptance screen will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 31A, a plurality of volume levels (“2” to “14” circled) are displayed on the volume adjustment acceptance screen. Each volume level (“2” to “14”) is a level used for setting the volume. Of each volume level, the highlighted volume level (“10” in FIG. 31A) is the current volume level. The volume level to be highlighted is changed by a stick operation by tilting the stick controller 31A. When the volume level is changed, the volume is set based on the changed level and the current volume level. That is, the volume is changed by changing the highlighted volume level on the setting screen of FIG. As described above, in this embodiment, the display of the volume adjustment acceptance screen is a condition that allows the player to perform an operation for setting the volume (permission condition for performing the operation for the player). The volume at the time of production is not always constant, and the set volume is the maximum volume that is allowed to be output at the time of production, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the player can freely set the volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume setting range that the game store clerk performs by the player. May be limited. For example, a selection changeover switch or the like is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be accessed only by a store clerk, and the selection changeover switch or the like can be appropriately selected so as to define a range of volume that can be set by the player. May be.

  In this embodiment, the volume can be adjusted on the condition that the volume adjustment acceptance screen is being displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume adjustment acceptance screen is displayed. Other than being displayed, the volume may be adjusted on the condition that the variable display is not performed and the number of reserved memories is 0, or the number of reserved memories is 0. The volume may be adjusted on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed since then. Further, it may be possible to always adjust the volume or the like regardless of whether the display is fluctuating or the big hit.

  Next, the volume adjustment process will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment process (S474) in the non-fluctuating screen display process. In the volume adjustment process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound output timer indicating that a confirmation sound described later is being output is being counted (S801). If the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to S812. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound outputting timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S801a.

  In S801a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a stick operation by the stick controller 31A. If there is no stick operation, the process proceeds to S811a. On the other hand, if there is a stick operation, the process proceeds to S802.

  In S802, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation is a change operation to the maximum volume. If the operation is not an operation for changing to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S803.

  In S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set volume level and the currently highlighted volume level is started (S804), and the confirmation sound is output. The timer count of the middle timer is started (S811), and the process proceeds to S811a.

  In this embodiment, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer is set in advance according to the output time of the confirmation sound. Further, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer may not be the same as the confirmation sound output time, may be a little longer than the confirmation sound output time, or may be a slightly shorter time. good. Further, the output time of the confirmation sound may be different depending on the output volume. In this case, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer corresponding to the output time of each confirmation sound is the timer count. Set at the start of

  In S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation determined as having been operated (S801a; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume. If the operation is not a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S806.

  In S806, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the minimum volume by the previous operation and has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, output of the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set volume level and the currently highlighted volume level of the minimum volume is started (S807), and the confirmation sound output is started. The timer count of the middle timer is started (S811), and the process proceeds to S811a.

  In S808, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the highlighted sound volume level according to the operation content. For example, when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A to the left, display control is performed so that the highlighted volume level is lowered by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by proceeding from S806 to S807 described above. When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by proceeding from S803 to S804 described above.

  After S808, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume based on the currently set volume level and the newly set volume level and the newly set volume level by the player's operation. (S809). When such setting is performed, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After S809, the production control CPU 120 starts outputting the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the currently set volume level and the newly set volume level (S810), and counts the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer. Start (S811) and proceed to S811a.

  The confirmation sound output in S804, S807, and S810 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the effect control CPU 120 outputs a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. The confirmation sound is composed of a sound effect, a voice voice, or the like that is output for a short period of time so that the player can confirm the volume after the change.

  In S811a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a “return” button operation. Here, if there is no “return” button operation, the sound volume adjustment processing ends. On the other hand, when there is a “return” button operation, a process for switching to the menu screen (FIG. 29D), for example, the counter value corresponding to (t5) is set in the fifth timer described above, and the fifth timer After counting (t5) is started and processing for starting display of the menu screen is performed (S811b), the volume adjustment processing is terminated.

  In step S812, which is performed when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer by 1, and determines whether the confirmation sound output timer has expired. Determination is made (S813). Here, if the confirmation sound outputting timer is not up, the sound volume adjustment processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound output timer has expired, the output of the confirmation sound is terminated (S814), and the volume adjustment process is terminated.

  In the volume adjustment process, it is first determined whether the confirmation sound output timer is counting or not, thereby invalidating the operation for changing the volume performed while the confirmation sound is being output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment unintended by the player from being performed when the player continuously operates in a short time. In addition, when trying to further lower the volume that is the lowest level, a confirmation sound is output according to the volume that is the lowest level, and when the volume that is currently the highest level is further raised, Since the confirmation sound corresponding to the volume at the highest level is output, the player can grasp that the player is operating beyond the range where the volume can be set.

  In this embodiment, in the volume adjustment process of FIG. 28, the volume adjustment operation is disabled when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the confirmation sound output timer, a timer that counts the elapse of the predetermined time from the time when the previous volume adjustment operation was performed is provided, and the subsequent volume adjustment operation is disabled while the timer is counting. You may make it.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the display of the menu screen is ended, the selection screen including the selection item index display based on the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is displayed again. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  In addition, the menu screen is displayed when there is a player's operation when the game is not performed for the first waiting period, so that the progress of the game is not obstructed by the display of the menu screen. can do.

  Moreover, since the player can set the volume output in the pachinko gaming machine 1 so as to match his / her preference, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the menu screen is not continuously displayed during the started game, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being lowered by the progress of the game being blocked by the display of the menu screen. .

  Further, after the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the operable image is not displayed until the first period elapses. Therefore, after the display of the menu screen is finished and the game entertainment is not deteriorated, the first display is performed. Since the operable image is displayed after the second period shorter than the period, when the player wants to display the menu screen again, the player can quickly recognize that the operation is possible. .

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the 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.

  The technical idea in the embodiment can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on a game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into a game area, and for example, a plurality of types of identification information It is also possible to apply the present invention to an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is finished, and according to the display result, a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, BB The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, or the like. For example, as with the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can perform volume adjustment and light quantity adjustment. Even in these gaming machines, when the replay is established and the game is ended, the BET is automatically performed, so the volume setting or the like may be limited. The volume may be adjusted with a jog dial, a process adjustment button, a stick controller, a slot machine lever, a stop button, or the like. When adjusting the volume or the like, the setting screen may be displayed from the menu screen or the like as in the previous embodiment so that the adjustment can be performed, or the screen is displayed according to the operation of a dedicated operation unit such as an adjustment button. The step display may be displayed.

  In the embodiment, the player's fingers are imaged by the infrared CCD camera 50 (motion sensor) for detecting the designated position indicated by the player, and the camera controller 50A detects the designated position based on the imaging data. However, the means for detecting the indicated position pointed to by the player is not limited to the infrared CCD camera 50, but may be an infrared sensor or other non-contact type detection means. A touch sensor is provided on a glass plate that covers the front side of the game board 2 that is included, and the position at which the player touches the glass plate is detected, and the detected position corresponds to the arrangement position of the effect display device 5. In this case, the detected position may be used as the designated position.

  In the above embodiment, the player points the fingertip to any position in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the fingertip of the player is detected by the infrared CCD camera 50. However, the effect display device 5 A touch panel may be provided at a position other than the position of the game board 2, for example, the outer frame of the game board 2, and the selection items displayed on the effect display device 5 may be selected by operating the touch panel. Alternatively, the selection item or the like may be selected by operating the stick controller 31A. The player may be able to perform operations using a cross key, an operation unit in which a plurality of buttons are arranged, a keyboard, or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the player performs a touch operation when selecting each item on the menu screen, and the player performs a button operation when the menu screen is terminated. The present invention is not limited, and the player may perform a button operation or a stick operation when selecting each item on the menu screen, and the player may perform a touch operation when exiting the menu screen. Furthermore, while the menu screen is being displayed, different operation means of touch operation and button operation are used for selecting each item on the menu screen and for closing the menu screen. May be performed by the same operation means.

  In the embodiment, the player performs a touch operation both when selecting each item on the menu screen and when executing the process corresponding to each item, that is, using the same operation means. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and different operation means are used when each item on the menu screen is selected and when execution of processing corresponding to each item is determined. May be used.

  In the above embodiment, only one push button 31B capable of button operation is mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of push buttons may be provided. An operation for switching to the menu screen may be assigned to one button, and an operation for adjusting the volume may be assigned to the other buttons.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the execution of the process according to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item that the player has performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen is displayed again, the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A to FIG. 30C is displayed by expanding the item stored as the selection history as a selection item and arranging it in the center. Any one of the screens) has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the menu screen display is ended and the menu screen display is started again, it is stored as the selection history. An item different from the item may be enlarged as a selection item based on the selection history, and a menu screen arranged at the center may be displayed.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the execution of the process according to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item that the player has performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen is displayed again, the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A to FIG. 30C is displayed by expanding the item stored as the selection history as a selection item and arranging it in the center. One of the screens) has been illustrated as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection history is not limited to the item on which the touch operation is performed, but until the player performs the touch operation. Information that can identify an item that has been touched, such as an operation procedure, is stored, and when the menu screen display is ended and the menu screen display is started again, the item is displayed. It may be displayed a menu screen that is placed in the center an enlarged item identified by a constant information capable as selection items.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the execution of the process according to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item that the player has performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen is displayed again, the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A to FIG. 30C is displayed by expanding the item stored as the selection history as a selection item and arranging it in the center. Any one of the screens) has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game history is selected as the number of times each item has been selected during the past multiple menu screen display and the past multiple menus. By storing the detection position information of the player detected by the infrared CCD camera 50 as the player's touch operation while the screen is displayed, it is stored as a selection history. Thus, when the display of the menu screen is ended and the display of the menu screen is started again, the menu screen to be displayed is determined as one of FIGS. 30A to 30C based on the selection history. You may do it.

  In the embodiment, when each item on the menu screen is selected, the player touches the item “volume adjustment” which is the effect mode change item on the menu screen, In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an example of executing the volume adjustment processing for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, each item on the menu screen When the player touches an item corresponding to the effect mode change item on the menu screen to adjust the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the effect mode change process. Adjustment processing may be executed.

  In the embodiment, when each item on the menu screen is selected, the player touches the item “volume adjustment” which is the effect mode change item on the menu screen, In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an example of executing the volume adjustment processing for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, each item on the menu screen When the player selects the item, the player can touch the item corresponding to the effect mode change item on the menu screen to change the execution ratio of the effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the effect mode change process. good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the selection item is enlarged and displayed in the center as the selection item index display on the menu screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this and is displayed on the menu screen. When all the selected items can be selected, the selected items may be displayed with a color scheme or light emission pattern different from the display of other items as the selected item index display.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which displays the menu screen in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and performs the display of the process according to the item selected according to the player's operation, this invention is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a sub-effect display device that is separate from the effect display device 5, and the sub-effect display device selects a menu screen according to the player's operation. Display of processing according to the item that has been performed may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player performs a touch operation as a determination operation on an item that is enlarged and arranged in the center as a selection item index display on the menu screen, that is, an item (selection item) that has already been selected. The processing corresponding to the selection item is executed by performing the above, and when the next menu screen is displayed, the selection item is enlarged as the selection item and the menu screen arranged at the center is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and when a player performs a touch operation on one item among a plurality of items arranged on the menu screen, the item can be selected and The execution of the process corresponding to the selected item may be decided, and the next time the menu screen is displayed, the item may be enlarged and displayed in the center. .

  Specifically, it shows in FIGS. 32-34 as a modification. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the non-fluctuating image display processing as in FIG. 24, but the storage area referred to in order to determine whether or not an item is stored in S447a is different. Further, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the non-fluctuating image display processing as in FIG. 26, but it is determined which of the items arranged on the menu screen the player has touched. The specific part is different. FIG. 34 is a screen diagram showing the display of each menu screen as in FIG. 30, but the portions where the items are arranged in the left and right directions with the same size are different. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 34A, the “volume adjustment” item is arranged at the center of the menu screen so that the player can select it more easily than the “mini game” and “game description” items. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 34 (B), the “game description” item is arranged at the center of the menu screen so that it can be selected more easily by the player than the “volume adjustment” and “game description” items. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 34 (C), the “mini game” item is arranged in the center of the menu screen so that it can be selected more easily by the player than the “game description” and “volume adjustment” items. Yes.

  In addition, in each menu screen in this modified example, the items arranged in the center of the menu screen are arranged on the left and right of the menu screen by arranging the items with the same size on the left, center, and right of the menu screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the size of only one item is larger than the other items in each menu screen. Other than the other items (see the above example), the item can be selected by the player rather than the other items by making the color scheme, light emission pattern, brightness, shape, etc. of one item different from the other items. You may make it easy to be done.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in S446 and S447 of the non-fluctuating screen display process, in S446, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t5) in the fifth timer, and sets the fifth timer (t5). After starting the count, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an item stored in the determined operation item storage area (S447a). Note that the determined operation item storage area in the present modification is a storage area for storing items that are determined to be selected and executed in response to a touch operation performed by the player.

  When there is no item stored in the determined operation item storage area, the item “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 34A is enlarged and arranged in the center, and items “game description” and “mini game” are displayed on the left and right. The display of the arranged menu screen is started and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated (S448). If there is an item stored in the determined operation item storage area, the item stored in the determined operation item storage area is displayed. Specify (S447b), start displaying the menu screen (any one shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C) in which the specified item is arranged in the center and the other items are arranged on the left and right. The changing screen display process is terminated (S447c).

  If the touch operation detection position is not in the change operation area on the menu screen in S460b of the non-fluctuating screen display process, it is specified which item the determination operation area is in the touch operation detection position (S460d). That is, in this modification, in addition to the items arranged in the center of the menu screen, items arranged on the left and right of the menu screen can be selected.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the item specified in S460d in the determination operation item storage area (S460e), and whether the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item “volume adjustment”. It is determined whether or not (S461). When the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item “volume adjustment”, the volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. (S466), it progresses to S469. On the other hand, if the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is not within the determination operation area of the item “volume adjustment”, the process proceeds to S462.

  In S462, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item “game description” (S462). If the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item “game description”, game description processing is started (S467), and the process proceeds to S469. On the other hand, if the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is not within the determination operation area of the item “game description”, the mini game process is started (S468), and the process proceeds to S369.

  If it is determined in S460b that the touch operation detection position is within the change operation area on the menu screen, S460f to S460h are executed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, and then the display of the effect display device 5 is displayed as S460g or S460h. The item specified in is enlarged and arranged at the center, and the other items are changed to the menu screen arranged on the left and right to start display (S460i), and the process proceeds to S460j.

  By doing so, in this modification, even if the display of the menu screen is finished, the type of menu screen based on the items stored in the determined operation item storage area is displayed again. .

  Further, in the embodiment, when the execution of the process according to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item that the player has performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen is displayed again, the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A to FIG. 30C is displayed by expanding the item stored as the selection history as a selection item and arranging it in the center. One of the screens) is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the menu screen is terminated without deciding to execute the process according to each item on the menu screen The item that has been enlarged as a selection item and arranged in the center of the menu screen is stored as a selection history, and when the display of the menu screen is started again, the selection Menu screen that is placed in the center to expand the stored items again as selection items as may be displayed.

  As described above, the item displayed as the selection item at the end of the display of the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and when the display of the menu screen is started again, the item stored as the selection history is expanded as the selection item to be displayed in the center. When displaying the menu screen placed in the menu screen, display the menu screen again from the point when the display is ended by starting the display of the menu screen again even if the display of the menu screen is ended by button operation etc. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  It should be noted that, as the selection history, both the item on which the player performed the determination operation on the menu screen and the item displayed as the selection item at the end of the display of the menu screen may be stored. In this case, for example, when an item for which the player has performed the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, the item for which the player has performed the determination operation when the display of the menu screen is started again. Is displayed as a selection item and displayed in the center of the screen, and if the item for which the player has made a decision operation is not stored in the menu screen as the selection history, the selection item is displayed when the menu screen is displayed. It is sufficient to display the menu screen display in which the item displayed as is enlarged as a selection item and arranged at the center of the screen.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Production display device 8L, 8R Speaker 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 50 Infrared CCD camera 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Production execution means for executing a plurality of production contents including the first production content and the second production content using the operation means;
Display means for displaying the contents of the effect executed by the effect execution means;
When the first effect content is executed by the effect execution means and the first effect content is displayed on the display means, the first predetermined content is selected by the selection operation by the operation means. A first selection content determination means for determining the first selection content with the predetermined content selected;
When the second effect content is executed by the effect execution means and the second effect content is displayed on the display means, a second predetermined content is selected by a selection operation by the operation means, and the operation means A second selection content determination means that uses the second selection content selected by the second predetermined content by the determination operation as a determination content;
First storage means for temporarily storing information on the second selection content of the second effect content;
Second storage means for storing information related to the determination content of the second effect content;
The gaming machine, wherein the first storage means and the second storage means are not the same.

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