JP2017051565A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where decline in amusement during games can be prevented, while enhancing convenience of adjustment related to presentations.SOLUTION: The game machine includes presentation performance means for performing presentations, adjustment performance means for performing adjustment related to presentations by the presentation performance means, and adjustment support notification means for performing a support notification which supports the adjustment by the adjustment performance means. A support notification during a game has smaller influence to the game compared to a support notification during a standby for players.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 48

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine launches a game ball, which is a game medium, into a game area by a launching device, and gives a predetermined prize value to a player when the launched game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area There is something configured as follows. Further, the gaming machine is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result in the variable display unit. Some are configured to give a predetermined game value to the player.

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, For example, a right to be advantageous to the player can be generated, or a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display section based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. When it is made, “big hit (specific game state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Here, the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). Note that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  As such a conventional gaming machine, it is possible to perform related adjustments related to effects such as volume and brightness in accordance with the player's operation in a customer waiting demonstration state where the variable display effect and the big hit effect are not executed. Some display the adjustment result (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, with respect to the effect adjustment display, there are screens dedicated for adjustment and screens that can be adjusted during the demonstration display (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-85858 A JP 2015-29618 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, for example, when any of the variable display effect and the big hit effect is being executed (in the non-customer waiting demonstration state), the display is displayed. As a result, the adjustment result is displayed on the image for various effects, and there is a problem that the effect of the effect being performed is reduced and the interest is impaired.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in interest during a game while enhancing convenience of adjustment related to performance.

(1) The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
Effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 80, etc.) for executing effects (for example, display of the effect display device 9, effect sound output from the speaker 27, light emission of the frame LED 28, etc.);
Adjustment execution means (for example, an operation detection signal on the effect control board 80) that performs adjustment related to the effect by the effect execution means (for example, volume adjustment of the effect sound output from the speaker 27 or brightness adjustment of the frame LED 28). A push button 120, a cross direction controller 201, a cross direction controller 202, etc.)
Adjustment correspondence corresponding to adjustment by the adjustment execution means (for example, display of volume setting 700 or display of volume setting 800 for notifying the adjustment result of volume adjustment displayed on the display screen of effect display device 9) Notification means (for example, production control board 80),
The correspondence notification during the game (for example, during the execution of the process of changing the effect symbol executed by the effect control board 80 or during the execution of the process during the round) is waiting for the customer (for example, from the main board 31 by the effect control board 80). The influence on the game is small compared to the above-mentioned correspondence notification (during the execution of an effect during a customer waiting demo executed when a waiting demo designation command is received) (for example, the visual recognition of the effect design is not hindered).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest during the game while improving convenience of adjustment related to the performance.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the game state transitions between waiting for a customer and during gaming, the correspondence notification while waiting for a customer and the correspondence notification during a game (in accordance with the transition of the gaming state) For example, the display of the volume setting 700 during the customer waiting demonstration shown in FIG. 48A and the volume setting 800 during the game shown in FIG. 48B may be switched.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the discriminability of notification of the adjustment result while enhancing the convenience of adjustment related to the performance.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the gaming state transitions from waiting for a customer to playing (for example, from the waiting for customer demonstration shown in FIG. 49 (a) to FIG. 48 (b) When the game is switched to the game shown in FIG. 49, etc., the response notification waiting for the customer is interrupted (for example, the display of the volume setting is interrupted in FIG. 49B), and the adjustment by the adjustment execution means is executed again. (For example, when the cross direction controller 202 or the like is operated in FIG. 49B), the correspondence notification during the game may be started.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the notification of the adjustment result while waiting for the customer from interfering with the effect during the game.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the gaming state transitions between gaming and waiting for a customer, the operation for performing the adjustment related to the effect changes according to the transition of the gaming state (for example, the volume setting during the customer waiting demonstration shown in FIG. 46) And the sound volume setting method during the effect symbol variation shown in FIG. 47 may be changed).

  According to such a gaming machine, the convenience of the player can be improved by an operation for executing the adjustment execution means according to the state transition.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the manner of notification differs between the correspondence notification waiting for a customer and the correspondence notification during a game (for example, in FIG. 46 (c)). The monitor sound is output from the speaker 7 when the cross direction controller 202 or the like is operated, but in FIG. 47B, the monitor sound is not output from the speaker 7 by the operation of the cross direction controller 202 or the like. Also good.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the entertainment so that the notification during the game does not interfere with the effect during the game.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the correspondence notification is executed according to the expectation degree of the effect by using the correspondence notification for the effect during the game (for example, FIG. 50, the display of the volume setting 900 is used for the super reach effect, and the volume setting 900 is displayed according to the degree of expectation of the big hit in the effect executed in the super reach effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity and improve the interest.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the top view which looked at the hitting ball supply tray of the pachinko gaming machine from the upper surface. It is the top view which looked at the other hitting ball supply tray of the pachinko gaming machine from the upper surface. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a time measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a volume luminance setting screen. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the setting aspect of a volume and a brightness | luminance. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the reach mode setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the reach aspect determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect in case the specific production in 2nd Embodiment is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of an effect in case the specific effect in 2nd Embodiment is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the adjustment result image in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the volume setting in a customer waiting demonstration. It is a figure which illustrates the volume setting in effect design fluctuation. It is a figure which illustrates the 1st operation | movement of the volume setting at the time of a fluctuation | variation start from during a customer waiting demonstration. It is a figure which illustrates the 2nd operation | movement of the volume setting at the time of a fluctuation | variation start from during a customer waiting demonstration. It is a figure which illustrates the specific production using the display of volume setting.

(First embodiment)
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 5) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 5) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123A (see FIG. 5) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 5) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 5) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the jackpot determination or the change pattern determination result. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9 c and 9 d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side by the variation pattern command). When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, an effect that the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects, such as being performed, or effects such as moving objects (so-called role objects) covering all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the current variation display is being performed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed 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.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the display manner reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display manner different from the outlier, for example, display color). For example, it is displayed in a blue display mode when it is off, but it is displayed in a red display mode when it is a big hit, depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or normal big hit) The display color may be different, and the display mode may be different depending on whether or not the game ball is expected to win a big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). When control is possible for a plurality of types of jackpots having different numbers of rounds, the display mode may be varied depending on the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in the form, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening is substantially If there is a big hit that can not be expected and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) The display mode may be changed depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win a winning opening, and, for example, the number of opening of the large winning opening per round is different, so that a substantial winning is achieved. Even when there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the mouth and a big hit that can not be expected, the display mode may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning mouth. .

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 8b, the display mode reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display mode different from the off-set, for example, display color). For example, it is displayed in a blue display mode when it is off, but it is displayed in a red display mode when it is a big hit, depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or normal big hit) The display mode may be different, and the display mode may be different depending on whether or not the game ball is expected to win a big win (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). When the control is possible for a plurality of types of jackpots having different numbers of rounds, the display mode may be varied depending on the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in the form of, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening is substantially If there is a big hit that can not be expected and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds). The display mode may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win the big winning opening, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different. Even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball at the winning opening and a big hit that can not be expected, the display mode may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of a gaming ball can be expected at the big winning opening. Good.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background images in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background images when the lights are turned off (for example, black display). (Aspect) is desirable.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be executed by distinguishing and displaying the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

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

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. It is difficult to guide the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails densely around 13 or arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13 to win the second start winning opening 14 The rate may be higher than the winning rate for the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes. In addition, it replaces with the 1st pending | holding memory display part 18c and the 2nd pending | holding memory display part 18d, and displays the total number (sum total pending memory number) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number You may comprise so that a memory | storage display part may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of established execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition by providing the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number. . Further, in the case of such a configuration, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in the combined hold storage display unit, It is displayed in a mode that can recognize whether it is the first hold memory or the second hold memory (for example, the first hold memory is displayed in a red display mode, and the second hold memory is displayed in a blue display mode. It is desirable to be configured as follows.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Moreover, four 27 which utter a sound effect and a sound as predetermined audio | voice output are provided in the left-right upper part and the left-right lower part of the outer side of the game area | region 7. FIG. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

FIG. 2 is a top view of the hit ball supply tray of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from above.
As described above, the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 may be pressed by the player at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the main body of the hitting ball supply tray 3 (for example, above the stick controller 122). Is provided with a push button 120 capable of a predetermined instruction operation. The borrowed game balls 3 store the borrowed game balls, and the game balls that flow from the stored game balls flow down from the hit ball supply tray 3 are arranged in a line to supply the game balls to a launching device (not shown). Further, a display operation area 200A is provided on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body (for example, the upper surface of the side wall), for example, above the stick controller 122 and on the right side of the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body.

  In the display operation area 200A, a cross direction controller 201, a loan switch 203 and a return switch 204, and a remaining amount display device 205 that can be operated by the player in accordance with the effects are arranged. The remaining amount display device 205 displays amount information corresponding to the balance of the amount inserted by the player. The loan switch 203 is for requesting a loan of a game ball corresponding to a predetermined amount unit within the range of the amount displayed on the remaining amount display device 205, and according to the operation of the loan switch 203 by the player The game ball is discharged to the hit ball supply tray 3. The return switch 204 is for requesting the return of an IC card (magnetic card, magnetic coin, IC coin, etc.) on which the balance displayed on the remaining amount display device 205 is recorded. In response, the IC card on which the balance is recorded is discharged to the player. The IC card may store game ball count information in addition to the balance information.

  The cross direction controller (also referred to as “cross key”) 201 is formed in a substantially annular shape. The cross direction controller 201 includes a first switch 201A corresponding to the upper direction of the substantially circular ring, a second switch 201B corresponding to the lower direction opposite to the upper direction with respect to the rotation axis at the center of the circular ring, A third switch 201C corresponding to the left direction of the substantially annular ring different from the vertical direction of the ring, and a fourth switch 201D corresponding to the right direction opposite to the left direction with respect to the rotation axis at the center of the ring. Are configured as a unit. Here, the upward direction is the direction toward the game board 6 with respect to the player, the downward direction is the direction toward the player with respect to the game board 6, and the left direction is the player's direction. This is the left direction when the game board 6 is viewed from the front, and the right direction is the right direction when the player views the game board 6 from the front.

  That is, the cross direction controller 201 includes a first switch 201A corresponding to the first direction (for example, upward direction), and a second switch 201B corresponding to the second direction (for example, downward direction) arranged symmetrically with the first direction. The third switch 201C corresponding to a third direction (for example, the left direction) different from the first direction and the second direction, and the third switch 201C corresponding to a fourth direction (for example, the right direction) arranged symmetrically with the third direction. The four switches 201 </ b> D and the four switches 201 </ b> D are integrally formed and are formed in a substantially annular shape.

  In addition, although the case where the cross direction controller 201 has a substantially annular shape has been described, this embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the cross direction controller 201 may be formed in a substantially cross shape and corresponds to the upper end of the substantially cross shape. A first switch, a second switch corresponding to the lower end of the substantially cross, a third switch corresponding to the left end of the substantially cross, a fourth switch corresponding to the right end of the substantially cross, The first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch may be integrated and arranged in a substantially cross shape. Further, the cross direction controller 201 is formed in an X shape, and a shape in which the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch are integrated with each other at a corresponding end portion of the approximately X shape. In addition, it may be arranged in an approximately X shape, or four switches may be arranged for the corresponding end portions of a certain shape.

  Further, a cross direction sensor unit 123B (see FIG. 5) for detecting an operation in the cross direction is provided inside the main body of the upper surface of the upper plate in the lower part of the cross direction controller 201. The cross direction sensor unit 123B is configured to be able to detect various switch operations by the player for each of the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch.

  The cross direction controller 201 is used for various adjustments and operations of the player for various effects executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 3 is a top view of another hitting ball supply tray of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from above.
In this embodiment, the case where the display operation area 200A configured as shown in a top view of the hitting ball supply tray of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is used will be described below, but as shown in FIG. The display operation area 200B may be configured.
The member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a predetermined instruction by a player's pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A push button 120 that can be operated is provided. The borrowed game balls 3 store the borrowed game balls, and the game balls that flow from the stored game balls flow down from the hit ball supply tray 3 are arranged in a line to supply the game balls to a launching device (not shown). Further, a display operation area 200B is provided on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body (for example, the upper surface of the side wall), for example, above the stick controller 122 and on the right side of the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body.

  In the display operation area 200B, a cross direction controller 202, a loan switch 203 and a return switch 204, and a remaining amount display device 205 that can be operated by the player in accordance with the effects are arranged. The remaining amount display device 205 displays amount information corresponding to the balance of the amount inserted by the player. The loan switch 203 is for requesting a loan of a game ball corresponding to a predetermined amount unit within the range of the amount displayed on the remaining amount display device 205, and according to the operation of the loan switch 203 by the player The game ball is discharged to the hit ball supply tray 3. The return switch 204 is for requesting the return of an IC card (magnetic card, magnetic coin, IC coin, etc.) on which the balance displayed on the remaining amount display device 205 is recorded. In response, the IC card on which the balance is recorded is discharged to the player. The IC card may store game ball count information in addition to the balance information.

  A cross direction controller (also referred to as “cross key”) 202 is formed in a substantially cross shape by four independent switches including a first switch 202A, a second switch 202B, a third switch 202C, and a fourth switch 202D. . The cross direction controller 202 includes a first switch 202A corresponding to the upward direction of the substantially cross, a second switch 202B corresponding to the downward direction facing the upward direction with respect to the rotation axis at the center of the approximately cross, A third switch 202C corresponding to the left direction in the left-right direction of the substantially cross that is different from the up-down direction, and a fourth switch 202D corresponding to the right direction opposite to the left direction with respect to the rotation axis of the substantially cross-center. The switches are independent switches and are arranged in a substantially cross shape. Here, the upward direction is the direction toward the game board 6 with respect to the player, the downward direction is the direction toward the player with respect to the game board 6, and the left direction is the player's direction. This is the left direction when the game board 6 is viewed from the front, and the right direction is the right direction when the player views the game board 6 from the front.

  That is, the cross direction controller 202 includes a first switch 202A corresponding to the first direction (for example, upward direction), and a second switch 202B corresponding to the second direction (for example, downward direction) arranged symmetrically with the first direction. The third switch 202C corresponding to a third direction (for example, the left direction) different from the first direction and the second direction, and the third switch 202C corresponding to a fourth direction (for example, the right direction) arranged symmetrically with the third direction. The four switches 202D are configured as independent switches, and are arranged in a substantially cross shape.

  Although the case where the cross direction controller 202 has a substantially cross shape has been described, this embodiment is not limited thereto, and may be formed in, for example, a substantially rhombus shape, and may be formed on the upper end portion of the approximately rhombus shape. A first switch corresponding to the direction, a second switch corresponding to the lower end of the approximately rhombus, a third switch corresponding to the left end of the approximately rhombus, and a first switch corresponding to the right end of the approximately rhombus. Four switches may be arranged, the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch may be configured as independent switches, and each switch may be arranged in a substantially rhombus shape. Further, the cross direction controller 202 is configured in such a manner that the switches are formed in a substantially cross shape as described above, and the switches are integrally formed, and the switches are viewed from the upper plate upper surface as independent switches. The cross direction controller 202 may be used. That is, in the cross direction controller 202, the switches are integrally configured and arranged in the upper plate body, but a part of the cross direction controller 202 does not affect the operation of the cross direction controller 202. It may be the structure which was concealed by a part of member which comprises the upper plate upper surface. Further, four switches for a certain shape may be arranged as independent switches for the corresponding end portions. Furthermore, the shape of each independent switch is not limited to a polygon or the like, and may be another shape such as a substantially circular shape.

  Further, a cross direction sensor unit 123B (see FIG. 5) for detecting an operation in the cross direction is provided inside the main body of the upper surface of the upper plate below the cross direction controller 202. The cross direction sensor unit 123B is configured to be able to detect various switch operations by the player for each of the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch.

  The cross direction controller 202 only needs to be used for various adjustments and operations of the player for various effects executed in the effect control microcomputer 100, like the above-described cross direction controller 201.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are 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 this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is configured to select a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numerical data update rule selection setting function, and numerical data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

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

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

  As will be described later, the effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125 and a tilt direction sensor unit 123A provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 5 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. In addition, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123A via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the switch of the cross direction controller 201 is detected from the cross direction sensor unit 123B via the input port 107. .

  In addition, the production control board 80 is equipped with a real time clock 108. The real-time clock 108 has a function of outputting time information including year / month / day / day of the week and hour / minute / second information.

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents remain in the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 10). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determination random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total award ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or the game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine a variation pattern using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big hit that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a probable state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine an initial value of random 3 (for determining an initial value of random 3)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2) or initial value random numbers (random 4). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIG. 9B and FIG. 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value shown in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are the small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probabilistic state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not it will be probable, even if the current gaming state is the probable state, On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (B) and 9 (C), when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Of these, FIG. 9D determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 9E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a ( On the other hand, one decision value is assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (1/40). The case of suddenly probable big hit at the rate of Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D and FIG. 9E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, the case where there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot” and “sudden probability variation jackpot”, is not limited to three types, for example, four or more types A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to only the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it is just a transition to a probable change state (high probability state), and sudden probable big hits without a short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 19 described later, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration (also referred to as a “customer waiting demonstration”).

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased is specified, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 24), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the set contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. Note that the variation pattern determination random number (random 2) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 2) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process that is executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 2) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is always extracted is the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the random number for determining big hit (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines to make a small hit for the special symbol. To do. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9E.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In comparison, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method of determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated with each other in advance is prepared. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses a big hit variation pattern determination table (probable variation big hit / normal) according to the big hit type as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The big hit variation pattern determination table for big hit and the big hit variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit are selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects a small hit variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. If it is determined to be “probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, the probability change flag is set and the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 selects a normal deviation variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. (Step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is shifted to the probability change state. (See steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern to the probability variation state or the time-short state only). As a table used for determining one of a plurality of types, a time-varying variation pattern determination table for time reduction is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in step S92, S94, S96 or S97. As a result, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S98).

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, in step S98, one of the fluctuation patterns 1 to 5 is determined. For example, if the big variation pattern determination table for probability variation big hit / normal big hit is selected in step S92, the variation pattern 1 shown in FIG. 19 is set in the big variation variation pattern judgment table for probability variation big hit / normal big hit. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 1 by lottery processing using random 2 in step S98. For example, when the big hit variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit is selected in step S92, the variation pattern 4 shown in FIG. 19 is set in the big hit variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 4 by a lottery process using random 2 in step S98. For example, when the small hit variation pattern determination table is selected in step S94, the variation pattern 4 shown in FIG. 19 is set in the small hit variation pattern determination table. In step S98, the variation pattern 4 is determined by a lottery process using random number 2.

  Further, for example, when the normal deviation variation pattern determination table is selected in step S96, the variation pattern 2 and the variation pattern 3 shown in FIG. 19 are set in the normal variation pattern determination table for deviation. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 2 or the variation pattern 3 by a lottery process using random 2 in step S98. Further, for example, when the time-varying variation pattern determination table for time reduction is selected in step S97, the variation pattern 2 and the variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. 19 are set in the time variation variation pattern determination table for time reduction. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 2 or the variation pattern 5 by a lottery process using random 2 in step S98.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in FIG. 19 is merely an example, and it is desirable to prepare various variation patterns according to the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S99). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S101). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S102).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 10) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither the “normal big hit” nor the “probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly promising big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (Step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (the first pending storage number subtraction designation command or the second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) It is determined based on.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time of one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted. An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 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 (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the transition is made to both the probability variation state and the short-time state uniformly regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit. Whether or not to shift to the short time state may be made different depending on the game state before the sudden probability big change. For example, if it is a normal state (low base state) suddenly before a probable big change, just make a transition to a probable state and not a short time state (ie, make a transition to a high probability / low base state), If it is a short-time state (high base state) before suddenly probable big hit, it is possible to make a transition to both a probabilistic state and a short-time state (ie, transition to a high probability / high base state). By doing so, since there is no change in the opening frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 before and after the sudden probability change big hit, it can be difficult to recognize whether it was sudden probability change big hit or small hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, if the special symbol process is shifted to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal process. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 reads time information from the real-time clock 108 (step S702). Next, the production control CPU 101 identifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the identified time (step S703). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. In general, since game stores are opened around 10:00, in step S703, a time measurement timer is set so as to time out at 11:00. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 9:50, in step S703, a value corresponding to 70 minutes until 11:00 is set in the time measurement timer.

  In this embodiment, the time is measured using the real-time clock 108 and the time measurement timer, but the time measurement method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, without using the real-time clock 108, a value corresponding to one hour is uniformly set in the time measurement timer in step S703 and step S755 of the time measurement process described later, and power supply to the gaming machine is started. You may comprise so that the time production timer may time out every hour and the specific production mentioned later may be performed.

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

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S706).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs time measurement processing (step S707). In the time measurement process, a time measurement process is performed using a time measurement timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S708). 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 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S709). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 10 and 11) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S706). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (command 9F00 (H)) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S631). For example, if the effect control command received is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command is set. Set the reception flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the time measurement process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the time measurement process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S751), and checks whether the time measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S752). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the time measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 sets an effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the start condition of the specific effect has been satisfied (step S753).

  A “specific effect” is an effect that is executed over a predetermined period based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. For example, it is executed simultaneously on a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game store when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is a production to be performed. In this embodiment, a predetermined condition is established based on the fact that it is 00 minutes per hour, and an effect in such a manner that predetermined video reproduction is started all at once for a predetermined period of 5 minutes is executed as the specific effect. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the hour measurement reaches 00 minutes, the time measurement timer times out, the production start condition establishment flag is set (see steps S752 and S753), and the production start condition establishment flag is set. Based on this, a specific effect is executed in a specific effect process (see step S810) described later.

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

  In this embodiment, the time information is read from the real time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set. However, the time information is read from the real time clock 108 only when the gaming machine is turned on. When the timer is set (see steps S702 and S703) and the time measurement timer is set for the second and subsequent times after the power is turned on, a value corresponding to 60 minutes is uniformly read without reading time information from the real-time clock 108. May be set in the time measurement timer. In such a case, the process of step S754 becomes unnecessary. However, in this embodiment, by reading the time information from the real-time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set, the time measurement timer can be timed out more accurately at 00 hours and start a specific effect. I have to.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S708) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a specific effect process (step S810) for executing a specific effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the specific effect process (step S810). In the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not an effect end condition establishment flag indicating that the end condition of the specific effect has been established is set (step S5001). If the effect end condition establishment flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is set (step S5002). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect start condition establishment flag is set (step S5003). If the production start condition satisfaction flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the volume of the speaker 27 is controlled by the player's operation during the customer waiting demonstration display when starting a game (also referred to as “during customer waiting demonstration” or “waiting for customer”). The brightness of the frame LED can be set (see Steps S811G to S811I of the variation pattern command reception waiting process described later). In the setting value storage area provided in the RAM, the volume setting value of the speaker 27 and the luminance setting value of the frame LED 28 set by the player are stored.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the reproduction of the specific effect moving image in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (step S5005). In this embodiment, the upper region of the effect display device 9 is set as the specific effect execution region, and in step S5005, the effect control CPU 101 starts the reproduction of the specific effect moving image in the upper region of the effect display device 9. I do. In this case, the production control CPU 101 starts reproduction of the moving image according to the volume and luminance set in steps S5004B, S5004D, and S5004F, thereby outputting a sound corresponding to the moving image of the specific effect from the speaker 27 with the set volume. Control is performed so that the frame LED 28 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to a moving image of a specific effect with the brightness.

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

  In this embodiment, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player are greater than or equal to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) by executing the processing of steps S5004A to S5004F. If so, the specific effect is executed with the volume and the luminance corresponding to the set volume setting value and the luminance setting value, and if it is less than the predetermined value, the specific effect is executed with the volume and the luminance corresponding to at least the predetermined value. Thus, the specific effect is not executed with a sound lower than necessary, or the specific effect is not executed with a darker brightness than necessary.

  Further, in this embodiment, after temporarily setting the volume and luminance of the specific effect to the volume setting value and luminance setting value set by the player (see step S5004B), the volume setting value and luminance setting value are predetermined values. If it is less than a predetermined value, the volume and brightness corresponding to the predetermined value are changed and set again. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, when the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are read in step S5004A, first, it is checked whether or not the read volume setting value is less than a predetermined value. If the value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the volume of the specific effect may be set to the read volume setting value as it is. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the read luminance setting value is less than a predetermined value. If the read luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value, the luminance of the specific effect is set to a value corresponding to the predetermined value. The luminance may be set to the luminance setting value read as it is. With such a configuration, the volume and brightness need only be set once, and it is not necessary to reset them later.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not both the volume and the luminance are less than the predetermined values by performing the processing of steps S5004C to S5004F is shown, but the volume is set. Alternatively, it may be determined whether only one of the luminances is less than a predetermined value and reset. Specifically, only one of the processes in steps S5004C and S5004D and the processes in steps S5004E and S5004F may be executed.

  When the specific effect execution flag is set (Y in step S5002), that is, when the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the specific effect period measurement timer. (Step S5008). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific effect period measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S5009). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the specific production period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has passed and the specific production end condition is satisfied), the production control CPU 101 performs the production control process. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the flag is a value (2 in this example) indicating the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S5010). If the value of the process flag for effect control is a value indicating the process during the effect symbol variation (that is, if the effect symbol variation is being displayed), the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately end the specific effect, Only the effect completion condition establishment flag is set (step S5011), and the process is terminated. If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the effect symbol changing process, the process proceeds to step S5014.

  When the effect end condition establishment flag is set (Y in step S5001), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process (3 in this example). It is confirmed whether or not (step S5012). If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process, the process ends. If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process (that is, if the effect symbol variation display stop timing is reached), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the effect end condition establishment flag is satisfied. Is reset (step S5013). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to end the moving image reproduction of the specific effect being executed in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (step S5014). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the specific effect executing flag (step S5015).

  By executing the processing of steps S5001 and S5009 to S5015, in this embodiment, a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has passed at a timing other than during the presentation of the effect symbols, and the specific effect end condition If is established, the process proceeds to step S5014, and the execution of the specific effect is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied after the predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the display of the effect symbol, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately terminated. After waiting for the timing to end the variable display (see step S5012), the execution of the specific effect is ended.

  In this embodiment, since the specific effect process of step S810 is executed before the processes of steps S800 to S807 in the effect control process shown in FIG. 29, the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied. For example, a specific performance is executed even during a big hit game. In this case, since the effect during the big hit game is executed in the effect display device 9, the execution of the specific effect is continued by, for example, reducing the video reproduction of the specific effect on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. You just have to do it. And, for example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the big hit game and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the video playback that has been displayed in a reduced size is terminated and the specific effect is executed. Should be terminated.

  Further, the processing mode of the specific effect process is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in the specific effect process shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process before and after step S5010, and the value of the effect control process flag is the effect symbol variation. If the value indicates a stop process, the process may directly proceed to step S5014 to end the reproduction of the specific effect moving image.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined period has elapsed during the fluctuation display, the video reproduction of the specific effect is finished after waiting for the fluctuation stop. The video playback may be terminated. In this case, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process before and after step S5010, and the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process. If there is, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process. Then, if the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended, and the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the next variation to start. What should I do? Alternatively, for example, before and after step S5010, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process, and the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process. For example, the process may directly proceed to step S5014 to end the reproduction of the specific effect moving image, so that the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the next change to start.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the production symbol variation start process and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the production symbol The display will not start.

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set (that is, if the variation pattern command is not received), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step S811A). Whether the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is determined by, for example, setting a customer waiting demonstration display flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed when the customer waiting demonstration display () is started in step S811E described later. In step S811A, it may be confirmed whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set.

  If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S811B). If the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received), the production control CPU 101 has an elapsed time of 30 after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the second has elapsed (step S811C). Note that whether or not the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command has passed 30 seconds is determined, for example, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set in step S630 of the command analysis process (ie, When a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received), a value corresponding to 30 seconds may be set in a predetermined timer, and it may be confirmed in step S811C whether or not the timer has timed out.

  If 30 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the customer-waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 101 resets the customer-waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S811D), and the effect display device 9 waits for a predetermined customer. Demonstration display is started (step S811E). For example, as a predetermined customer waiting demonstration display, a character string such as “Demo display” is displayed, a predetermined initial appearance (for example, a combination of symbols such as “123” or a big hit such as “777”) is associated. A combination of symbols to be displayed), a predetermined character may be displayed, or a logotype of a gaming machine manufacturer may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the customer waiting demonstration display is started at the timing when 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command (that is, after the fluctuation display is interrupted) is shown. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started when 20 seconds or one minute has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Further, for example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started immediately upon reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  In addition, when the production control CPU 101 starts the customer waiting demonstration display, the production display device 9 also starts the superimposed display of the volume / luminance setting screen for setting (adjusting) the volume and luminance (step S811F).

  When the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (Y in step S811A), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the cross direction sensor unit 123B has detected an operation detection signal corresponding to the player's operation in the cross direction controller 201. (Step S811G). Then, if the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects the operation detection signal, the effect control CPU 101 detects that the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B is one of a plurality of switches constituting the cross direction controller 201. It is confirmed whether or not there is only an operation detection signal corresponding to one switch (step S811H).

  When the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B is only the operation detection signal corresponding to one switch (Y in step S811H), the effect control CPU 101 detects the operation according to the player's operation action. In accordance with the signal, input of one or both of the set values of volume and luminance is accepted (step S811I). Then, the production control CPU 101 stores the received volume setting value, which is the volume setting value, and the luminance setting value, which is the luminance setting value, in the setting value storage area provided in the RAM (step S811J). Terminates command reception wait processing.

  If the cross direction sensor unit 123B does not detect an operation detection signal corresponding to the player's operation action in the cross direction controller 201 (N in step S811G), the effect control CPU 101 performs a variation pattern command reception waiting process. finish.

  Further, when the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects an operation detection signal corresponding to the player's operation action in the cross direction controller 201, the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B causes the cross direction controller 201 to When not only the operation detection signal corresponding to one switch among the plurality of switches to be configured, that is, when the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects the operation detection signal corresponding to the plurality of switches (N in step S811H), The effect control CPU 101 ends the variation pattern command reception waiting process.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 31, for example, the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects an operation detection signal by the third switch 201C for adjusting the volume to be large, and at the same time, the operation by the first switch 201A for adjusting the brightness brightly. When the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects the detection signal, the effect control CPU 101 controls (limits) both the volume adjustment and the brightness adjustment to be impossible.

  For example, when the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects the operation detection signal by the third switch 201C for adjusting the volume to a large level, the operation detection signal by the first switch 201A for adjusting the brightness brightly is changed to the cross. When the direction sensor unit 123B detects, the effect control CPU 101 may control (limit) both the volume adjustment and the brightness adjustment to be impossible.

  For example, when the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects the operation detection signal by the third switch 201C for adjusting the volume to a large level, the operation detection signal by the first switch 201A for adjusting the brightness brightly is changed to the cross. When the direction sensor unit 123B detects the effect control CPU 101, the volume control is enabled, and the brightness adjustment by the first switch 201A detected later during the detection of the operation detection signal by the third switch 201C is impossible. (Restriction) may be performed.

  For example, when the cross direction sensor unit 123B detects the operation detection signal by the third switch 201C for adjusting the volume to a large level, the operation detection signal by the first switch 201A for adjusting the brightness brightly is changed to the cross. When the direction sensor unit 123B detects, the effect control CPU 101 makes it impossible to adjust the volume, and enables the brightness adjustment by the first switch 201A detected later while detecting the operation detection signal by the third switch 201C. (Restriction) may be performed.

  In addition, although the example of the combination of the first switch 201A and the third switch 201C has been described for the above-described restriction mode, the combination of the first switch 201A or the second switch 201B and the third switch 201C or the fourth switch 201D Any combination may be used.

  In the above example, the case where the volume and the brightness can be adjusted during the customer waiting demonstration display has been described. However, other than during the customer waiting demonstration display, for example, during the variable display of the effect symbols on the effect display device 9, The volume and brightness may be adjustable in a predetermined period immediately after the effect symbol in the device 9 is finally stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume luminance setting screen. When adjusting the volume, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), in this embodiment, for example, a message indicating that the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed such as “during demo display” and “set the volume. A volume brightness setting screen including a display such as “!” Is displayed. In the display screen shown in FIG. 32A, the player selects the volume from 0 to 100 by operating the third switch 201C or the fourth switch 201D in the cross direction controller 201, for example, and selects the desired volume. When the operation using the third switch 201C or the fourth switch 201D is stopped when the sound volume reaches the predetermined sound volume, the sound volume setting value can be determined according to the sound volume at that time. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 detects an operation signal corresponding to the operation action in the cross direction controller 201 by the cross direction sensor unit 123B, selects a volume based on the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B, Based on the volume when the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B is no longer detected, the currently selected volume is set as the volume setting value.

  Further, when adjusting the luminance, for example, as shown in FIG. 32B, the volume luminance setting screen is switched to a screen including a display such as “Please set the luminance!”. In the display screen shown in FIG. 32 (B), for example, the player operates the first switch 201A or the second switch 201B in the cross direction controller 201 to select the brightness from 0 to 100 and to select the desired brightness. When the operation using the first switch 201A or the second switch 202B is stopped when the brightness reaches the brightness, the brightness setting value can be determined according to the brightness at that time. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 detects an operation signal corresponding to the operation action in the cross direction controller 201 by the cross direction sensor unit 123B, selects a luminance based on the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B, Based on the luminance when the operation detection signal detected by the cross direction sensor unit 123B is no longer detected, the selected luminance is set as the luminance setting value.

  In this embodiment, an example (see FIG. 32) of informing that the player can adjust either the volume or the brightness during the customer waiting demonstration has been described. However, the same volume brightness setting is used. On the screen, a notification effect may be executed to notify that both the volume and the brightness can be adjusted, so that the respective adjustments of the notified volume and brightness are notified on the same volume / luminance setting screen. It may be.

In addition, the notification effect may change in the notification effect as time passes.
For example, during a customer waiting demonstration, a notification effect of a first notification mode that notifies that the volume and brightness can be adjusted is executed, and execution of the notification effect by the first notification mode is started for a predetermined time (for example, A notification effect may be executed in which the player can notice that the volume and the brightness can be adjusted after the elapse of 60 seconds, in a second notification mode that is easier for the player to notice than in the first notification mode.

  In this case, for example, as a first notification mode, notification is performed in a notification mode that displays a telop or image that indicates that the volume and brightness can be adjusted, and as a second notification mode, volume and luminance are used. May be notified in a notification mode in which a telop or an image for notifying that adjustment is possible is displayed larger than the first notification mode. In addition, for example, a telop or image for notifying that the volume and the brightness can be adjusted is displayed as the first notification mode, and a telop for notifying that the volume and the luminance can be adjusted as the second notification mode. Instead of or in addition to the image, the notification may be performed in a notification mode in which notification is performed with sound. That is, the first notification mode is a notification mode that notifies that the volume or the brightness can be adjusted, and the second notification mode emphasizes that the volume or the brightness can be adjusted more than the first notification mode. Any notification mode may be used. In addition, a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect is an alerting | reporting aspect which alert | reports that a sound volume or a brightness | luminance can be adjusted, and emphasizes rather than a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect that a 1st alerting | reporting aspect can adjust a volume or a brightness | luminance. It may be a notification mode.

  In this embodiment, the case where the volume and the brightness can be set according to the player's operation during the display of the waiting demonstration at the start of the game is shown, but in addition to the start of the game as described above, Alternatively, instead of at the start of the game, the volume or brightness may be set or changed during the display of the effect symbols. In this case, for example, by performing the same process as steps S811F to S811J in the effect symbol variation process described later, the volume and brightness can be set and changed even during the effect symbol variation display. .

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8001, obtains a chance eye symbol (as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream) ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine a stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. Alternatively, a stop symbol that reminds of a deviation is called an off symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the volume setting value of the speaker 27 and the luminance setting value of the frame LED 28 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM (step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S8004). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific value according to the variation pattern and the volume setting value and the luminance setting value read in step S8003. A production process table is selected (step S8005). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a switched flag indicating that the process data has been switched to the specific effect process data (step S8006). On the other hand, if the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the variation pattern and the volume setting value and the luminance setting value read in step S8003. The normal process table is selected (step S8007).

  As already described, when the specific effect is being executed, the moving image reproduction for the specific effect is executed in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (in this example, the upper area of the effect display device 9). ing. Therefore, when the display of variation of the effect design is executed during the execution of the specific effect, the effect display device is executed by executing steps S8009 and S8106 described later using the process table for the specific effect selected in step S8005. In the 9 variable display areas (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9), the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, if the specific effect is not being executed, an effect symbol is generated using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 by executing steps S8009 and S8106 described later using the normal process table selected in step S8007. Execute the fluctuation display.

  As described above, in this embodiment, at least a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70% of the maximum value of the volume and the brightness) is set for the specific effect regardless of the volume setting value and the brightness setting value. The specific effect is executed with the above volume and brightness. However, by executing steps S8009 and S8106, which will be described later, according to the process table selected in steps S8005 and S8007, the change display, the notice effect, and the reach other than the specific effect are executed. With regard to the effects, variable display and other effects are executed with the volume and brightness corresponding to the volume setting value and the brightness setting value set by the player.

  In addition, after the execution of the specific effect is finished, if the variable display of the next effect symbol is to be started, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are read in step S8003, and then the volume setting value and the luminance setting are determined in step S8007. A normal process table corresponding to the value is selected. Therefore, the processing of steps S8003 and S8007 is executed at the start of the next variable display after the end of the specific effect, so that the sound volume and luminance set by the player are restored from the volume and luminance during the specific effect. Thus, the variable display and other effects are executed.

  Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8008).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 35 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8009). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. 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. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8010).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8011).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S8103). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data when the process timer times out (step S8104). That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8106).

  If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the switched flag is set (step S8107). If the switched flag has been set (that is, if the process data has already been switched to the specific effect), the process proceeds to step S8104. If the switched flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 reads the volume setting value of the speaker 27 and the luminance setting value of the frame LED 28 from the setting value storage area provided in the RAM (step S8108A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 switches to process data for specific effects according to the volume setting value and the luminance setting value read in step S8108A (step S8108B). Further, the production control CPU 101 restarts the process timer (step S8109), and the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various production components as the production component according to the content of the specific production process data after switching. The control of the lamp and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8010). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a switched flag (step S8111).

  When the execution of the specific effect is started in the middle of the change display of the effect symbol by executing the processing of steps S8103 and S8107 to S8111, the process is switched to the process data for the specific effect and the change at the time of the specific effect The display mode is switched. Specifically, from the state in which the effect display variable display is executed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9, the change display area of the effect display device 9 (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9). , The state is switched to the state in which the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, once switching is performed, it is determined as Y in step S8107 and steps S8104 to S8106 are executed, so that the process of step S8106 is executed according to the process data for specific effects after switching. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in the manner of the specific effect.

  In this embodiment, when the specific effect start condition is satisfied by executing the processing of steps S5003 to S5007 of the specific effect processing and the processing of steps S8108A to S8111 of the processing of changing effect symbols, Although the specific effect is started immediately even during the variable display and the variable display is executed in the mode at the specific effect, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, if the effect design is being displayed in a variable manner, the specific effect is not started immediately, but the specific effect is started after waiting for the start timing of the next effect design change display, and changes in the mode at the time of the specific effect. The display may be executed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8113).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command has been received or not is set (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speaker 27 as the effect part) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. If it is set, the switched flag is also reset.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the volume and brightness setting mode in this embodiment. FIG. 38 shows a setting example of three gaming machines A to C. In the gaming machine A, a case where both the volume and the luminance are set to values corresponding to 30% by the player is shown. In the gaming machine B, the case where the player sets the volume to a value corresponding to 80% and the luminance is set to a value corresponding to 40% is shown. In the gaming machine C, the volume is set to a value corresponding to 90% by the player. The case where the luminance is set to a value corresponding to 100% is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the gaming machine A, regarding the variable display and other effects other than the specific effect, the volume corresponding to 30% and the value corresponding to 30% are set according to the sound volume and luminance set by the player. Variation display and other effects are performed with luminance (see steps S8003 to S8007). For example, for the variation display of the effect symbol, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the variation display, the effect sound is output from the speaker 27 at a volume corresponding to 30% according to the volume set by the player, The frame LED 28 emits light with a luminance of 30% according to the luminance set by the player. On the other hand, regarding the specific effect, both the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are less than a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%), so that both the volume and the luminance are predetermined rather than the values set by the player. The specific effect is executed by changing the volume and the brightness to a value corresponding to the value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) (see steps S5004A to S5004F).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, in the gaming machine B, the variable display and other effects other than the specific effect correspond to a volume of 40% and a value corresponding to 80% according to the volume and brightness set by the player. Variation display and other effects are executed with the brightness of the value (see steps S8003 to S8007). For example, for the variation display of the effect symbol, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the variation display, the effect sound is output from the speaker 27 at a volume corresponding to 80% according to the volume set by the player, The frame LED 28 emits light with a luminance of 40% according to the luminance set by the player. On the other hand, regarding the specific effect, the volume setting value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, but the luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value, so the volume is a value set by the player (in this example, a value corresponding to 80%). However, the brightness is changed to a value corresponding to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) instead of a value set by the player, and a specific effect is executed (see steps S5004A to S5004F). ).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 38, in the gaming machine C, the variable display and other effects other than the specific effect correspond to a volume of a value corresponding to 90% and 100% according to the volume and luminance set by the player. Variation display and other effects are executed with the brightness of the value (see steps S8003 to S8007). For example, for the variation display of the effect symbol, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the variation display, the effect sound is output from the speaker 27 at a volume corresponding to 90% according to the volume set by the player. The frame LED 28 emits light with 100% brightness according to the brightness set by the player. On the other hand, regarding the specific effect, since both the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the volume is a value set by the player (in this example, a value corresponding to 90%) and the luminance is determined by the player. The specific effect is executed with the set value (in this example, a value corresponding to 100%) (see steps S5004A to S5004F).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the time measurement result of the time measuring means (in this example, the measurement result using the real time clock 108 and the time measurement timer) is a predetermined condition (in this example, the time measurement timer). When the time-out occurs and the start condition of the specific effect is satisfied at 00 minutes every hour), the specific effect with sound output is executed. In addition, while it is possible to set the volume according to the player's operation, when executing a specific effect, the volume changed from the set volume (in this example, the volume setting value is set to a predetermined value (70%)). If the value is less than (corresponding value), the specific effect can be executed by outputting the sound according to the sound volume corresponding to 70%. Therefore, a specific effect can be suitably performed in a gaming machine configured so that the volume can be set by the player.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the specific effect accompanying the light emission of the effect means (the frame LED 28 in this example) is executed. In addition, while it is possible to set the luminance according to the player's operation, when executing the specific effect, the luminance changed from the set luminance (in this example, the luminance setting value is set to a predetermined value (70%)). If the value is less than (corresponding value), the specific effect can be executed by causing the effecting means to emit light according to the brightness corresponding to 70%. Therefore, a specific effect can be suitably performed in a gaming machine configured to be settable in luminance by a player.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the specific effect is executed according to the volume or brightness changed from the set volume or brightness, while the predetermined effect other than the specific effect (in this example, a variable display or a notice effect other than the specific effect) , Reach production), these predetermined productions are executed according to the set volume or brightness. Therefore, the predetermined effect can be suitably executed together with the specific effect.

  For example, if a predetermined effect (in this example, a variable display other than the specific effect, a notice effect, a reach effect) is executed during execution of the specific effect, the predetermined effect is also set by the player. You may comprise so that a predetermined | prescribed effect may be performed according to the volume and the brightness | luminance changed from the volume setting value and the brightness setting value to the predetermined value.

  Further, for example, the predetermined effect is changed from the volume setting value and the luminance setting value, not only when the predetermined effect is executed by changing the sound volume and the luminance to a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%). The predetermined effect may be executed by changing the volume or brightness to a value other than the predetermined value. For example, when performing a simultaneous effect as a specific effect, if the volume setting value or brightness setting value set by the player is extremely small or low (for example, a value corresponding to 5% or 10%) Even if a predetermined effect (in this example, a change display other than the specific effect, a notice effect, or a reach effect) is executed, there is a possibility that the effect sound or light emission of the specific effect may be lost. Therefore, even if the specific effect is being executed, for example, if the sound and light emission of the predetermined effect can be recognized by raising the volume and brightness to a value corresponding to about 40%, the volume setting value and the brightness can be recognized. The predetermined effect may be executed by changing the volume and brightness to a value corresponding to 40% from the set value.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the volume is lower than a predetermined volume (in this example, a volume corresponding to 70%) or lower than a predetermined luminance (in this example, a luminance corresponding to 70%). When it is set, the specific effect is executed according to at least the volume equal to or higher than the predetermined volume or the luminance equal to or higher than the predetermined luminance (in this example, the specific effect is changed to a volume corresponding to 70% or a luminance corresponding to 70%. Run). Therefore, the specific effect can be suitably executed by executing the specific effect according to the volume higher than the predetermined volume or the luminance higher than the predetermined luminance.

  For example, as shown in this embodiment, when it is configured to perform simultaneous effects on a plurality of gaming machines as specific effects, the volume setting value set by the player is set to a volume lower than necessary If the brightness setting value is set lower than necessary, the volume of the simultaneous performance may be low or the brightness may be low, making it unnoticeable as a performance, and the effect of the simultaneous performance may be significantly reduced. is there. Therefore, in this embodiment, when executing a specific effect as a simultaneous effect, even if the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are set to values that are smaller than necessary, a certain value (70 in this example). (The value equivalent to%) is executed and the specific production can be prevented from being unnecessarily low in volume or brightness, ensuring the production effect of the specific production as a simultaneous production. doing.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which both the volume and the luminance can be set by the player, but it is not always necessary to configure both the volume and the luminance, and either the volume or the luminance is not necessarily required. Only one of them may be set by the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player are less than a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%). If there is, the case where the specific effect is executed by changing the volume and brightness to the same value as the predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%) is shown, but such a change method is not limited. . For example, it is determined whether the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player are less than a first predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 50%). You may comprise so that a specific effect may be performed by changing a volume and a brightness | luminance to the 2nd predetermined value (for example, value equivalent to 70%) different from 1 predetermined value.

  Further, for example, the changing method may be different depending on the volume and the luminance. For example, regarding the sound volume, it is determined whether or not the sound volume setting value set by the player is a value corresponding to 70%, and the specific effect is executed by changing the sound volume to a value corresponding to 70%. With regard to the luminance, it is determined whether or not the luminance setting value set by the player is a value corresponding to 50%, which is different from the case of the volume, and the luminance is changed to a value corresponding to 50%. May be configured to execute.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the volume setting value or the luminance setting value is less than the predetermined value, the specific effect is executed by changing the volume or the luminance from the volume setting value or the luminance setting value to the predetermined value. In the case of the above, the case where the specific effect is executed according to the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player as it is is shown, but the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are uniformly even if the predetermined effect is exceeded. Alternatively, the specific effect may be executed by changing the volume or the luminance to a predetermined value. For example, when a specific effect as a simultaneous effect is executed with a plurality of gaming machines, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value are set to values corresponding to 50% less than a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 70% in this example). While the specific effect is executed by changing the volume and brightness of the set gaming machine to a predetermined value, the volume setting value and the brightness setting value are equal to or greater than 100 (in this example, a value corresponding to 70%). For a gaming machine set to a value equivalent to%, a specific effect is executed by changing the volume and brightness to a predetermined value so that the specific effect is executed at a uniform volume and brightness on a plurality of gaming machines. May be.

(Second Embodiment)
In the gaming machine shown in the first embodiment, it may be configured such that the reach aspect of the reach effect that is performed during the variation display of the effect symbol can be set. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the reach mode can be set will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation start process, when the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect symbol stop symbol in step S8001, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command read in step S8000 includes reach ( In this example, it is confirmed whether or not it is the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2) shown in FIG. 19 (step S8002A). When the reach is included, the effect control CPU 101 executes reach mode setting processing for setting the reach mode (step S8002B). In this embodiment, the processes other than steps S8002A and S8002B of the effect symbol variation start process are the same as those processes shown in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing reach mode setting processing (step S8002B) in the second embodiment. In the reach mode setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S6001). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 selects a normal reach mode determination table as a table for determining the reach mode ( Step S6002). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination table for the specific effect as a table for determining the reach mode. (Step S6003). Then, the CPU 101 for effect control executes a lottery process based on a random number using the reach mode determination table selected in steps S6002 and S6003, and determines the reach mode of reach effect to be executed while the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner (step). S6004).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a reach mode determination table according to the second embodiment. Among these, FIG. 41A shows a specific example of the normal reach mode determination table selected in step S6002. FIG. 41B shows a specific example of the reach mode determination table for specific effects selected in step S6003. As shown in FIG. 41, in this embodiment, three types of reach modes A to C are prepared. For example, the reach mode A is a reach mode in which the predetermined character A appears in the reach effect, the reach mode B is a reach mode in which the predetermined character B appears in the reach effect, and the reach mode C is the reach effect. This is a reach mode in which a predetermined character C appears.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), when the specific effect is not being executed, the reach mode A or the reach mode B can be determined as the reach mode, and the reach mode when it is out of place. A is determined at a higher rate, and reach mode B is determined at a higher rate when it is a big hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 41B, when the specific effect is being executed, the reach mode B or the reach mode C can be determined as the reach mode. Is determined at a high rate, and the reach mode C is determined at a higher rate when it is a big hit. Accordingly, the reach mode A can be determined only when the specific effect is not being executed, and the reach mode C can be determined only when the specific effect is being executed.

  In this embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the specific effect is being executed only at the start of the change of the effect symbol, and to determine the reach mode. Since the start condition of the specific effect is established in the middle and the execution of the specific effect starts, or the end condition of the specific effect may be satisfied in the middle of the variable display of the effect symbol, It is also conceivable that the reach mode is re-determined when the execution of the specific effect is started or when the end condition is satisfied. However, with such a configuration, it is necessary to make another determination even though the reach mode has been determined once, and there is a case where the switching control of the reach production itself may be necessary, and the control burden is increased. The chasing will increase. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the execution of the specific effect is started or the end condition is satisfied during the fluctuation display, the reach mode is determined depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed only at the start of the fluctuation. By deciding, such a control burden is reduced.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, a case where a common reach mode B exists between when the specific effect is being executed and when it is not being executed is shown, but a common reach mode is not provided. It may be. For example, the reach mode B can be determined only when the normal reach mode determination table of FIG. 41A is selected, and the reach mode is determined when the reach mode determination table for specific effects of FIG. 41B is selected. Only either the aspect C or the reach aspect D may be determined.

  Next, a specific example of an effect mode when a specific effect is executed will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the effect mode when the specific effect is executed in the second embodiment. In addition, in FIG. 42, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 42 (1), when the time measurement timer is timed out and the start condition of the specific effect is satisfied while the effect symbol is being displayed, as shown in FIG. In the specific effect execution area of the display device 9, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is started (see step S5005). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (2), the case where the moving image reproduction is started in such a manner that an object such as a track appears in the specific effect execution area (upper area) of the effect display device 9 is shown. Further, when the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 42 (2), the effect display device 9 changes from the state where the effect display variable display is executed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9. In the display area (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9), the display is switched to the state in which the effect symbols are changed (see steps S8108A to S8110).

  Next, at the timing of reaching, as shown in FIG. 42 (3), the left and right are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the execution of the reach effect is started. However, in this case, the specific effect is being executed, but since the specific effect is started in the middle of the variable display, the reach mode is determined using the normal reach mode determination table at the start of the variable display. It is determined (see steps S6002 and S6004, FIG. 41A), and the reach effect is executed in a reach mode other than the reach mode C. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (3), a case where the reach effect is executed in the reach mode A is shown. When the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 42 (4), the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  Next, when the next variation pattern command is received, as shown in FIG. 42 (5), in the specific effect execution area (upper region) of the effect display device 9, the execution of the specific effect is continued and the change of the effect display device 9 is performed. In the display area (the lower area of the effect display device 9 in this example), the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, since the specific effect is already being executed at the start of the change, if the reach is specified by the change pattern, the reach form can be determined using the reach form determination table for the specific effect (step S6003). It is possible to determine the reach mode C (see S6004) (see FIG. 41B).

  Next, at the timing of reaching, as shown in FIG. 42 (6), the left and right are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the execution of the reach effect is started. In this case, if the reach mode C is determined, the reach effect can be executed in the reach mode C as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (7), in the specific effect execution area (upper area) of the effect display device 9, the variation display of the effect symbols is executed a plurality of times while the execution of the specific effect is continued. As shown in (8), when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the variable display and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the specific display is not immediately ended, but the variable display is ended. The execution of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the process (see steps S5001, S5009 to S5011, and S5012 to S5015). However, if the video ends before the variable display ends, as shown in FIG. 42 (8), in the specific effect execution area (upper area) of the effect display device 9, The execution of the specific effect may be continued by displaying a connection such as “!”.

  Note that the connection display such as “Look forward to the next time!” As shown in FIG. 42 (8) may be realized by displaying a still image instead of playing a moving image. In this case, if you start displaying still images such as “Look forward to the next time!” At the end of the video, and end the display of the still images when changing display ends Good.

  Next, at the timing of reaching, as shown in FIG. 42 (9), the left and right are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the execution of the reach effect is started. However, in this case, although the end condition for the specific effect is established in the middle of the variable display, the reach mode is determined using the reach mode determination table for the specific effect at the start of the variable display (step S6003). (See S6004, FIG. 41 (B)), the reach effect is executed in a reach mode other than the reach mode A. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (9), a case where the reach effect is executed in the reach mode B is shown. When the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 42 (10), the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended (see step S5014), and the change display of the effect symbol is ended and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived. Is displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42, the case where the moving image is reproduced as the specific effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, by executing the specific effect in such a manner that the background screen of the effect display device 9 is changed, the variation display of the effect symbol may not be reduced.

  42 (3), 42 (6) and 42 (9) show the case where the reach effect is executed during execution of the specific effect, but the reach effect is executed when the specific effect is not being executed. In the case of being performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (1), the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in a state in which the effect symbol display is changed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9. The reach effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 42 (3) and FIG. 42 (9).

  In addition, when the specific effect is not executed when the specific effect is started in the middle of the change display when the reach effect A is determined because the specific effect is not executed at the start of the change. In the same manner as the above, the display of the effect design is performed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 (not reduced display). For example, the specific effect is reduced and displayed on the lower left corner of the display screen to reach the reach mode A. These reach effects may be displayed in an overlapping manner. In addition, when the reach effect B is determined when the specific effect is not executed at the start of the change, similarly, the change display of the effect symbol is executed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 (not reduced display). ), A specific effect may be reduced and displayed on the lower left corner of the display screen, and the reach effect of reach mode B may be displayed in an overlapping manner. After that, when the variable display is finished or the next variable display is started, the variable display is switched to be reduced and the specific effect is displayed in an enlarged manner, so that FIG. 42 (4) and FIG. 42 (5) are displayed. You may make it switch to the display similar to. By doing so, it is not necessary to switch to the control for reducing the display of the variation of the effect symbol and the reach effect during the variable display, and the control burden can be reduced.

  In addition, during the execution of the specific effect, the display of variation of the effect symbol is displayed in a reduced size, so that it is not possible to perform the effect using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 as when the specific effect is not executed. The reach effect performed during the execution of the specific effect such as the aspect C does not use a character or the like, but moves the pattern such as changing the pattern variation mode (for example, changing the fluctuation speed or changing the rotation direction). It is desirable to produce an effect that only hits a big hit. If configured so as not to have a common variation mode, it is possible to realize a variation display during the specific effect by a simpler method, and to draw attention to the specific effect to the player. On the contrary, as shown in this embodiment, when the specific effect is not executed, for example, the change display of the effect symbol is performed on the entire display screen (at least in a region wider than the execution of the specific effect). Thus, the player can be alerted to the variable display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 42 (1) to 42 (4), when the start condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the specific effect is started immediately even during the effect symbol variation display. In this case, the specified effect is not started immediately when the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed. Instead, the specific effect is started after waiting until the start timing of the variation display of the next effect symbol. Also good. In this case, in the variable display where the start conditions of the specific effects in FIGS. 42 (1) to 42 (4) are satisfied, the specific effects are not started, and reach effects that can be executed at normal times other than during the specific effects are executed. The specific effect may be started from the next fluctuation display after 42 (5) and the reach effect that can be executed during the specific effect may be executed.

  Next, the execution timing of the effect when the specific effect is executed will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the effect when the specific effect is executed in the second embodiment. In FIG. 43, the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are comprehensively represented as a special symbol indicator.

  As shown in FIG. 43, if the time measurement timer is timed out and the start condition of the specific effect is satisfied when the effect symbol variation display is executed, as shown in FIG. In the execution area, the reproduction of the specific effect moving image is started (see step S5005). However, as shown in FIG. 43, in the variable display in which execution of the specific effect is started in the middle of the variable display, the reach mode is determined using the normal reach mode determination table at the start of the variable display (step (See S6002, S6004, FIG. 41 (A)), the reach effect is executed in a reach mode other than the reach mode C. Therefore, at this stage, it is possible to execute the reach effect in the reach mode A, but it is not possible to execute the reach effect in the reach mode C. Then, as shown in FIG. 43, the reach mode can be determined using the reach mode determination table for the specific effect from the variable display that is started from the next time after the execution of the specific effect is started (step S6003). It is possible to determine the reach mode C (see S6004) (see FIG. 41B).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 43, in the specific effect execution area (upper area) of the effect display device 9, the execution display of the specific effect is executed a plurality of times while the execution of the specific effect is continued. When the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied after a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses, the specific effect is not immediately ended, but the execution of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the variable display to end. (See steps S5001, S5009 to S5011, and S5012 to S5015). Further, in this case, although the end condition of the specific effect is established in the middle of the variable display, the reach mode is determined using the reach mode determination table for the specific effect at the start of the variable display (step S6003). S6004, see FIG. 41B), the reach effect can still be executed in the reach mode C, and the reach effect is executed in a reach mode other than the reach mode A.

  Then, it is possible to determine the reach mode again using the normal reach mode determination table from the next and subsequent fluctuation display after the specific effect is ended (see steps S6002, S6004, FIG. 41A), and reach mode A It becomes possible to execute reach production.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) according to this embodiment is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a detection means (for example, a player's motion can be detected) The player's operation by the stick controller 122, the cross direction controller 201, the cross direction controller 202, the touch panel, etc. (for example, the operation by tilting the stick controller 122, the operation by the cross direction controller 201, the cross direction controller 202, A tilt direction sensor unit 123A, a cross direction sensor unit 123B that can detect a contact operation, a proximity operation with respect to a proximity sensor, etc.) Output means for outputting sound (for example, speaker 27 etc. When the player's action is detected by the light emitting means (for example, the LED 28 or the effect display device 9) that emits light and the detection means detects the volume of the output means and the brightness of the light emitting means. Adjustment means (for example, processing for executing steps S811F to S811J in the production control microcomputer 100). The adjustment means includes a first detection means (for example, the stick controller 122) of the detection means. The tilt direction sensor unit 123A for detecting the tilt to the left, the first switch 201C in the cross direction controller 201, the cross direction sensor unit 123B for detecting the first switch 202C in the cross direction controller 202, and the first detection. The second detection means (for example, a scan) provided symmetrically with the means. A tilt direction sensor unit 123A that detects that the ic controller 122 is tilted to the right, a second switch 201D in the cross direction controller 201, a cross direction sensor unit 123B that detects the second switch 202D in the cross direction controller 202, and the like. When the player's movement is detected by the player, the volume is adjusted to detect that the third detecting means (for example, the stick controller 122 is tilted upward (to the player (back) with respect to the player)). A tilt direction sensor unit 123A, a third switch 201A in the cross direction controller 201, a cross direction sensor unit 123B that detects the third switch direction 202A in the cross direction controller 202, and the third detection unit. 4 detection means (for example, The tilt direction sensor unit 123A for detecting that the stick controller 122 is tilted downward (the player side (front side) with respect to the gaming machine), the fourth direction 201B in the cross direction controller 201, and the fourth in the cross direction controller 202. The brightness is adjusted when a player's motion is detected by a cross direction sensor unit 123B or the like that detects the direction 202B), and the player's motion is detected by the first detector and the third detector. The adjustment of at least one of the volume and the brightness can be limited.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily adjust the sound volume and the luminance, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, a gaming machine according to another aspect of this embodiment is the gaming machine described above, and performs timing means (for example, steps S702, S703, and S707 in the production control microcomputer 100). Processing, etc., and when the timing result of the timing means satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined as Y in step S752), a specific effect (for example, an object such as a track) with at least sound output appears. Specific effect executing means (for example, step S810 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes a specific effect executed by a moving image in such a manner or a simultaneous effect executed simultaneously by a plurality of gaming machines, etc. Steps S5004A to S5004 in the processing and production control microcomputer 100 , A processing, and so on) that perform the S5005, further wherein the specific effect execution means may execute the specific effect in accordance with a different volume and the volume is adjusted by the adjusting means.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine configured to allow the player to adjust the volume, the specific effect can be suitably performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  A gaming machine according to another aspect of this embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the above, and is a timing unit that counts time (for example, steps S702, S703, and S707 in the production control microcomputer 100). And a specific effect (for example, a track) accompanied by at least light emission (for example, light emission of the frame LED 28 or light emission in the effect display device 9) when the time measurement result of the time measuring unit satisfies a predetermined condition. Specific effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes a specific effect executed by a moving image of an aspect such as an object such as an object such as a simultaneous effect executed simultaneously by a plurality of gaming machines. Processing for executing step S810 and step S5 in the production control microcomputer 100 04A～S5004D, processing, and so on) that perform the S5005, further wherein the specific effect execution means may execute the specific effect according to different luminance and the luminance adjusted by the adjustment means.

  According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine configured to allow the player to adjust the brightness, the specific effect can be suitably performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  In addition, a gaming machine according to another aspect of this embodiment is the gaming machine according to any of the above, wherein a notification effect for notifying that one or both of the volume and the brightness is adjustable. It further includes a notification effect executing means to be executed (for example, a process of executing step S811F in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the notification effect executing means is in an advantageous state that is not advantageous to the player, and the identification information The notification effect may be executed when the variable display is not executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the volume and brightness can be adjusted, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  A gaming machine according to another aspect of this embodiment is the gaming machine described above, and the notification effect is more easily recognized by the player than the first notification mode and the first notification mode. A second notification mode different from the first notification mode, wherein the notification effect execution means executes the notification effect according to the second notification mode after a predetermined time has elapsed from the notification effect according to the first notification mode. May be.

  According to such a configuration, since the notification mode varies depending on the passage of time, it can be easily recognized that the player can adjust the volume and the luminance.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine according to another aspect of this embodiment, the timing result of the timing means (in this example, the measurement result using the real time clock 108 and the time measurement timer) is a predetermined condition (in this example, When the time measurement timer times out and satisfies the condition for starting the specific effect at 00 minutes, the specific effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. 42) over a predetermined period (in this example, 5 minutes) A moving image in such a manner that an object such as a track appears. Further, it is determined which of the plurality of types of effect modes (reach mode in this example) is to be performed during the variable display, and the effect (in this example, the effect mode determined during the variable display) , Reach production). Further, when the specific effect is being executed, a special effect mode (reach mode C in this example) that is not determined when the specific effect is not being executed can be determined. When the predetermined condition is satisfied after the effect mode is determined (in this example, when the start condition of the specific effect is established during the variable display), the effect is not executed in the special effect mode during the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden as compared with the case where the effect can be executed in the special effect mode even when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden when the specific effect is started during the variable display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the specific effect is not executed, it is possible to determine the normal effect mode (reach mode A in this example) that is not determined when the specific effect is executed, and the variable display is being performed. When the predetermined period (in this example, 5 minutes) elapses (that is, when the predetermined period elapses after the effect mode is determined), the effect is not executed in the normal effect mode during the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden as compared with the case where the effect can be executed in the normal effect mode even when the predetermined period elapses during the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden when a predetermined period elapses during variable display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a special effect mode or a normal effect mode, a reach mode dedicated to a specific effect (in this example, depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed) at the time of starting the change (in this example, The reach mode C) and the reach mode exclusively for normal times (in this example, reach mode A) are shown and executed, but the special performance mode and the normal performance mode are the same as those shown in this embodiment. I can't catch it. For example, instead of the reach mode, or together with the reach mode, depending on the state of production at the start of the change, the special effect mode or the normal effect mode is executed as the special effect mode or the normal effect only. You may comprise.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the reach mode is determined and executed as the special effect mode or the normal effect mode, the reach mode dedicated to the specific effect or the reach dedicated to the normal time is determined according to the effect state at the start of the change. Although the case where the mode is determined is shown, as described above, when the notice effect is determined and executed as the special effect mode or the normal effect mode, the specific effect is being performed according to the effect state at the time of execution of the notice effect. A dedicated notice effect or a normal notice effect may be determined and executed.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the execution of the specific effect is started at 00 minutes per hour has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the mode described in each of the above embodiments. For example, a predetermined condition is established at a specific time such as noon or 19:00 every day and execution of the specific effect is started, or a predetermined condition is established on a specific day of the week and the execution of the specific effect is started. May be. Further, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the execution of the specific effect is ended based on the elapse of 5 minutes as the predetermined period is shown, but the predetermined period is the same as that shown in each of the above embodiments. For example, another period such as 3 minutes or 10 minutes may be used.

  The “predetermined condition” is a condition that is satisfied when the measurement result of the time measuring means using the real-time clock 108 or the time measurement timer becomes a predetermined result (for example, a predetermined time), and is a predetermined time. Not limited to this case, one item or a plurality of items among time, day of the week, day, month, and year may be satisfied by a predetermined time, day of the week, day, month, and year.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the reach aspect is determined as the effect aspect such as the special effect aspect or the normal effect aspect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to the one shown in the second embodiment. For example, the notice effect is determined as the effect aspect, and the special notice effect that appears only during execution of the specific effect is determined as the effect of the special effect aspect, or does not appear during the execution of the specific effect as the effect of the normal effect aspect Ordinary notice effects may be determined. Further, for example, the pseudo continuous mode is determined as the production mode, and the special pseudo continuous mode that appears only during execution of the specific production is determined as the production of the special production mode, or the specific production is being executed as the production of the normal production mode. Ordinary pseudo-continuous modes that do not appear in may be determined.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the “special effect mode” is an effect mode or effect that is executed during one variable display, such as a reach mode or a notice effect that appears only during execution of a specific effect. In this respect, the “special effect mode” is different from the “specific effect” that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays within a predetermined period and is continuously executed even when the variable display is not being performed. .

  Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the reach mode is changed by changing the character appearing in the reach production as the reach mode A to C is shown, but in the mode shown in the second mode. I can't catch it. For example, change the background image during the reach production, change the presence or absence of the movement of the design during the reach production, change the color or font of the reach design, or change the speed of the final stop design (for example, the middle design) Alternatively, the reach mode may be changed by changing the direction of change.

  In addition, according to each of the above embodiments, the time measuring means starts measuring time when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see steps S702 and S703). Then, the specific effect is executed over a predetermined period when the time measurement result after the power supply to the gaming machine is started by the time measuring means satisfies the predetermined condition. Specifically, in each of the above embodiments, the time measurement result can be acquired by acquiring time information from the real-time clock 108 connected to the presentation control CPU 101 via the bus and performing measurement. The access speed and the like are faster than acquiring the timing results from the timing device, and the period required for acquiring the timing results can be shortened. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the period required for acquiring the time measurement result as compared with the case of acquiring the time measurement result from an external device or the like.

  In each of the above embodiments, the time measurement timer is set based on the time information acquired from the real-time clock 108, and the time is measured by counting down the time measurement timer. It is not limited to the mode shown in the embodiment. For example, the time measurement timer may be counted up, and it may be determined that the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied based on the value of the time measurement timer becoming a predetermined value.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the time is measured using the real-time clock 108 and the time measuring timer is shown, but the present invention is not limited to that shown in each of the above-described embodiments. For example, the start timing of the specific effect may be measured by only counting down or counting up the time measurement timer without using the real time clock 108. Conversely, the start timing of the specific effect may be determined based only on the time information from the real time clock 108 without using the time measurement timer.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the reach mode is determined at the start of variation is shown, but the determination timing of the reach mode is not limited to that shown in the second embodiment. For example, the reach mode may be determined at least before the reach occurs, such as when the reach mode is determined during high-speed fluctuation. In addition, when the reach mode is determined at a timing other than the start of fluctuation, such as at high speed fluctuation, when the execution of the specific presentation is started during the variable display, the timing at which the specific presentation is started is reached. If it is before the timing for determining the aspect, even if the execution of the specific effect is started in the middle of the variable display, the special effect mode (reach mode C in this example) can be determined. Good. Conversely, when the predetermined period elapses in the middle of the variable display and the timing at which the predetermined period elapses is earlier than the timing at which the reach mode is determined, the normal production mode (in this example, Reach mode A) may be determinable.

  Further, according to each of the above-described embodiments, the execution of the specific effect is ended based on the timing at which the variable display is ended (see Steps S5001, S5009 to S5011, and S5012 to S5015). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the variable display has ended by preventing the situation where the specific effect ends during the execution of the variable display.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, (1) even if a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the variable display and the end condition for the specific effect is satisfied, the specific effect is immediately performed. Although the case where the specific effect is ended after waiting until the timing of ending the variable display without ending the execution of the method is shown, the method for ending the specific effect is as in the following (2) or (3) It may be.

(2) After a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses in the middle of the variable display and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately ended and the variable display is ended. Furthermore, the specific effect may be ended after waiting for the timing to start the next variable display. In this case, for example, in step S5012 of the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process (1 in this example). You just have to do it. Even if it comprises in that way, since the situation where a specific production | presentation is complete | finished during execution of a variable display can be prevented, it can prevent making a player misunderstand that the variable display is complete | finished.

(3) If a specific period of end (five minutes in this example) elapses during the change display and the end condition for the specific effect is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect is immediately terminated without waiting for the end of the change display. You may comprise. For example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes) elapses, the execution of the specific effect may be ended simultaneously in a plurality of gaming machines in the game store. Even in such a configuration, when the predetermined period elapses in the middle of the variable display, the control is performed so that at least the predetermined period elapses in the middle of the variable display by configuring so that the effect is not executed in the normal effect mode. The burden can be reduced.

  As described above, in any of the end methods (1) to (3), at least when a predetermined period has elapsed during the variable display, the effect is not executed in the normal effect mode. It only has to be done.

(Modification 1)
In each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a predetermined privilege may be given based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed when the specific effect is being executed. Hereinafter, Modification 1 in which a predetermined privilege is given based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed when the specific effect is being executed will be described.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the first modification. As shown in FIG. 44, in Modification 1, the processes of steps S8304A to S8304C are added to the process shown in FIG. In the first modification shown in FIG. 44, when the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S8304A). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 has stopped displaying the big hit symbol in step 8302 (in step S8304B). Y), 1 is added to the value of the point counter for counting the points to be given to the player as a privilege (step S8304C).

  Then, by executing steps S8304A to S8304C, the points are cumulatively added every time a big hit occurs during the execution of the specific effect. For example, the points acquired based on the value of the point counter at the timing of ending the game. Control to display the two-dimensional code that contains it. Then, using the acquired points, for example, contents such as images and music can be acquired from a Web server, or the effect screen can be customized when the next game is played.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described mode. For example, content such as an image is directly displayed as a privilege on the effect display device 9 or content such as music is directly output as a privilege. You may do it. In this case, in the case of outputting music as a privilege, for example, only when a condition for granting a privilege (in this example, that a big hit symbol is derived and displayed when a specific effect is being executed) is satisfied. It is sufficient to output a sound of a specific music piece. In addition, for example, in a gaming machine that has a probability change latency, a probability change notification for notifying that the state is a probability change state as a privilege may be executed. Further, for example, instead of displaying the two-dimensional code or content at the timing when the game is finished, the two-dimensional code or content may be displayed immediately when the big hit occurs.

  Also, in the first modification shown in FIG. 44, a case where a privilege is given unconditionally when a big hit is made during execution of a specific effect is shown. For example, an advantageous history can be obtained by entering a password at the start of a game. You may comprise so that a privilege may be provided based on having been a big hit during execution of a specific production on condition that the mode to record is started.

  According to the first modification shown in FIG. 44, a predetermined privilege (in this example, points) based on the fact that the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed when the specific effect is being executed. Is granted. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the predetermined period in which the specific effect is being executed.

(Modification 2)
Next, Modification 2 in each of the above embodiments will be described. In order to be able to change the sound volume and brightness according to the player's preference in a timely manner, for example, when a variable display effect or a big hit effect is being executed as an effect based on a variable display, the related adjustment is possible. It may be. However, in this case, for example, when a variable display effect or a big hit effect is performed as an effect based on the variable display, an image showing the adjustment result of the related adjustment is shown, and the adjustment result of the related adjustment in the customer waiting demonstration state is shown. When displaying in the same manner as the image, there is a problem that the visibility of the effect being executed such as the variable display effect and the big hit effect is reduced, and the effect is reduced. On the other hand, if the image showing the adjustment result of the related adjustment is not provided, there is a problem that the player cannot confirm the adjustment result of the related adjustment, and the player cannot grasp whether the related adjustment is correctly performed.

  Therefore, in the second modification, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the related adjustment is performed in the customer waiting demonstration state, the related adjustment image 500A (the image displayed on the back side is low) when the transparency is low. The related adjustment image of the degree of transparency that makes it difficult to view) is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player can check the adjustment result. On the other hand, when the related adjustment is performed when the variable display effect or the big hit effect is executed as the effect based on the variable display, for example, as shown in FIG. 45B, the related adjustment image 500A. The related adjustment image 500 </ b> B having a higher transparency than that of the image (an image having such a transparency that an image such as a decorative design displayed on the back side can be visually recognized) is displayed on the effect display device 9. As for the display format of the volume and brightness adjustment results, in the first embodiment, for example, the volume as shown in FIGS. Now, it is assumed that the volume can be adjusted in six levels of 1 to 6, but the modified example 2 may be expressed numerically as shown in FIG. Other configurations are the same as those in the first or second embodiment or the first modification.

  According to the second modification, for example, when the related adjustment is performed when the variable display effect or the big hit effect is executed as the effect based on the variable display, the related adjustment is performed in the customer waiting demonstration state. The related adjustment image 500 </ b> B is displayed in a mode in which the visibility is lower than that in the case of the case. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the variable display effect and the big hit effect, and it is possible to confirm the adjustment result.

  In the second modification, both the volume and the brightness can be adjusted during the execution of the effect based on the variable display, but only one of the volume and the brightness may be adjustable.

  In the second modification, the adjustment related to the volume and the luminance is described as the related adjustment. For example, a plurality of effect modes having different execution frequency of effects such as a pre-reading notice effect and a jackpot finalizing effect during fluctuation before reach are provided. Thus, switching between these production modes may be made as a related adjustment.

  Also, in the second modification, the transparency of the image when the related adjustment is performed during the execution of the effect based on the variable display and when the related adjustment is performed when the effect based on the variable display is not executed. However, the visibility may be changed by changing the display position on the effect display 9. For example, when the related adjustment is executed when the effect based on the variable display is not executed, the related adjustment image is displayed in the stop area or the central area of the decorative design in the effect display 9 or in the vicinity thereof. When the related adjustment is executed during the execution of the effect based on the variable display, the related adjustment image may be displayed in the corner area of the effect display 9 or in the vicinity thereof.

  In addition, in the second modification, when the related adjustment is executed when the effect based on the variable display is not executed, at least the related adjustment image is displayed on the effect display 9 and the effect based on the variable display is displayed. When the related adjustment is executed during the execution of the game, the related adjustment result may be displayed (display by light emission) by changing the light emission number of the plurality of light emitting members provided in the game board 6 or the gaming machine frame. Good.

Next, the volume setting during the customer waiting demonstration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram exemplifying volume setting during a customer waiting demonstration. In FIG. 46, the case where the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 when an effect is executed is adjusted during the customer waiting demonstration as an adjustment related to the effect. In the following description, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is not in the customer waiting demonstration is referred to as “in game”. The game includes, for example, during execution of the effect symbol variation process executed by the effect control board 80, or during the round process execution. Further, during the customer waiting demonstration, a period (for example, 30 seconds) from when the effect design changes until the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed may be included.
FIG. 46A illustrates an effect screen (customer waiting demonstration display) during the customer waiting demonstration displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration. The effect screen during the customer waiting demonstration has a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the CPU 56 because the total number of reserved memories becomes zero. You may make it display when it passes. Further, in the effect screen during the customer waiting demonstration, after the decoration pattern changes stop, the player calls the push button 120, the cross direction controller 201, the cross direction controller 202 or the like (hereinafter referred to as “cross direction controller 202 or the like”). ) May be displayed when the operation unit is operated.
When the player depresses the push button 120 while displaying the effect screen during the customer waiting demonstration, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is switched to the display screen of FIG.

FIG. 46B illustrates a menu screen displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration.
In FIG. 46B, the volume setting 601, the brightness setting 602, the effect frequency setting 603, and the menu item 604 for closing the menu are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The volume setting 601, the luminance setting 602, and the effect frequency setting 603 exemplify adjustment targets related to the effect. For example, the volume setting 601 is an item for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 when performing the effect. The brightness setting 602 is an item for adjusting the brightness of the lamp such as the frame LED 28 when performing the effect. The effect frequency setting 603 is an item for adjusting the execution frequency of a predetermined effect executed when the effect is executed.

  The player can select an arbitrary menu item by pressing the cross key of the cross direction controller 202 or the like upward or downward. FIG. 46B shows that the volume setting 601 is selected and highlighted by the operation of the cross key. When the player presses the push button 120 while the volume setting 601 is selected, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is switched to the display screen of FIG.

  46 illustrates the case where the volume setting is performed, but the same operation can be used to adjust the luminance setting 602 or the production frequency setting 603. When the menu 604 is selected to close, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is returned to the state shown in FIG.

FIG. 46C illustrates the volume setting 700 displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration. The volume setting 700 is a display for setting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 when the effect is executed. The high sound 701, the medium sound 702, and the low sound 703 are for changing the frequency characteristics by dividing the sound output from the speaker 27 into respective frequency bands when the effect is executed. The overall volume 704 is for adjusting the overall volume in all frequency bands. FIG. 46C illustrates a case where six levels of volume “1” to “6” can be set for the high tone 701, the middle tone 702, the low tone 703, and the overall volume 704, respectively. “1” is the minimum volume setting value and “6” is the maximum volume setting value. The setting value is displayed by the length of the bar graph (the hatched portion in FIG. 46C).
In FIG. 46 (c), the high numbers 701, medium sounds 702, low sounds 703, and overall volume 704 may not be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the non-hatched portions of the high sound 701, the middle sound 702, the low sound 703, and the overall sound volume 704 may not be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The same applies to FIGS. 47 to 50.

  The player presses the cross key of the cross direction controller 202 or the like upward or downward to select one item from the high sound 701, the middle sound 702, the low sound 703, and the overall sound volume 704, and to adjust the sound volume. Can be set. FIG. 46C shows that the middle tone 702 item is selected and highlighted. With the middle sound 702 item selected, the player can increase or decrease the volume of the middle sound 702 by pressing the cross key to the left or right. In response to the player depressing the cross key, display may be performed to increase or decrease the volume, and monitor sound may be output from the speaker 27 at the newly set volume. For example, when the display of the setting of the medium sound 702 increases from “3” to “4” in response to the player's operation of pressing the cross key, the speaker 27 monitors the sound at the volume of “4”. Sound is output. FIG. 46C shows a case where the high tone 701 is set to “2”, the middle tone 702 is set to “4”, the low tone 703 is set to “3”, and the overall volume 704 is set to “4”.

  In the volume setting 700 shown in FIG. 46 (c), in addition to displaying the entire volume 704, it is possible to set the volume by more detailed setting items, which are a high sound 701, a medium sound 702, and a low sound 703. Is displayed. In addition, since the volume setting 700 shown in FIG. 46C is displayed large on the display screen of the effect display device 9, it is easy for the player to visually recognize the setting status. Furthermore, since the monitor sound is output from the speaker 27 at the newly set volume, the player can easily grasp the set volume. Therefore, during the customer waiting demonstration, it is possible to improve the convenience of adjusting the volume output from the speaker 27 when the presentation is executed.

  46 illustrates the display when the volume is set at the high sound 701, the medium sound 702, and the low sound 703. For example, when a plurality of speakers 27 are arranged, the sound volume can be set for each arranged speaker. You may do it. For example, when a plurality of loudspeakers 27 are categorized by high range, medium range, and low range, the settings displayed in the high range 701, mid range 702, and low range 703 are the volume of each speaker classified in the range. It can be set. Also, the volume may be set according to the scene of the production.

  FIG. 46 exemplifies the case where the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 is adjusted when an effect is executed as an adjustment related to the effect during the customer waiting demonstration. Related adjustments are not limited to this.

  The brightness setting 602 is an item for adjusting the brightness of a lamp such as the frame LED 28 when performing an effect. When the brightness setting 602 is selected, it is possible to set the brightness of the entire lamp and to set more detailed brightness. For example, as described in FIG. 1, the LEDs 28 are provided at a plurality of locations on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the brightness setting 602, the brightness of the entire LEDs 28 provided may be set, and the brightness of each LED 28 may be set individually. Further, the emission color of the LED 28 may be divided into three primary colors so that the luminance can be set for each primary color.

  The effect frequency setting 603 is an item for adjusting the execution frequency of a predetermined effect executed at the time of effect execution. For example, if there are multiple effects that can be expected to be in the state of probability that is executed during a reach effect or a promiscuous state that is executed during a big hit, in addition to setting the execution frequency of the entire effects, The execution frequency may be set.

  Further, as adjustments related to the effects during the customer waiting demonstration, for example, settings relating to the movement of the movable object, and settings such as whether to display characters and two-dimensional codes displayed on the effect display device 9 can be set in detail. It may be a thing. The adjustment related to these effects during the customer waiting demonstration may be executed in a manner in which the functions described in FIG. 47 are simplified during the game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the sound volume setting during the production symbol variation will be described. FIG. 47 is a diagram exemplifying volume setting during production symbol variation. In FIG. 47, as the adjustment related to the effect, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 when the effect is executed is adjusted to the effect symbol variation (during variable display), which is an example during the game. Illustrate.
FIG. 47A illustrates the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation. The effect screen during the effect symbol change is displayed when the total number of reserved memories is not zero. That is, during the customer waiting demonstration, when the player starts the game and a game ball wins at the first starting port or the second starting port, the gaming state shifts from the customer waiting demonstration to the gaming.
When the player depresses the cross key in the left direction or the right direction while displaying the effect screen during the change of the effect design, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is switched to the display screen of FIG.

FIG. 47B illustrates a volume setting screen displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation.
In FIG. 47B, a volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Similarly to FIG. 46, the volume setting 800 exemplifies adjustment targets related to effects.

  The volume setting 800 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Similar to the volume setting 700, the volume setting 800 is a display for setting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 27 when an effect is executed. The volume setting 800 exemplifies a case where six levels of volume “1” to “6” can be set. The volume setting of the volume setting 800 corresponds to the overall volume 704 of the volume setting 700. That is, the volume setting 800 is obtained by simplifying the function of the volume setting 700 that allows only a part of the function of the volume setting 700 to be displayed and adjusted. Therefore, the volume setting 800 does not display individual settings for “high sound”, “medium sound”, and “low sound” that can be set in the volume setting 700, and the convenience of adjustment may be inferior to the volume setting 700. .

  On the other hand, since the volume setting 800 has simplified functions, the display area occupied on the display screen of the effect display device 9 can be reduced. In FIG. 47 (b), the volume setting 800 exemplifies a case where a small area is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Note that the display of the volume setting in the volume setting 800 is smaller than the display of the overall volume 704 in the volume setting 700. Therefore, the volume setting 800 does not hinder the visual recognition of the changing effect design, and does not lower the interest of the effect changing effect design.

  The player can increase or decrease the volume by pressing the cross key leftward or rightward. Even if the player increases or decreases the volume by pressing the cross key, the output of the monitor sound from the speaker 27 is limited. Therefore, the effect by the sound effect output from the speaker 27 during the production symbol variation is not hindered, and a decrease in interest can be prevented. Even when the output of the monitor sound from the speaker 27 is restricted, the monitor sound may be output by, for example, an operation of the operation unit by the player.

  In FIG. 47 (b), the case where only the volume setting 800 corresponding to the entire volume 704 in FIG. 46 (c) is displayed is illustrated, but the high sound 701, the middle sound 702, or the low sound 703 is displayed and the sound volume is displayed. It may be settable. For example, by pressing the cross key upward or downward while displaying the volume setting 800, the display is switched from the volume setting 800 → the high sound 701 → the middle sound 702 → the low sound 703, and the respective sound volumes are changed. It may be settable.

  47B, when the cross key is pressed leftward or rightward from the state of FIG. 47A, the leftward or rightward pressing operation is performed even if the current set value is displayed. Depending on the setting value, the setting value may be lowered or raised.

  47 illustrates the case where the volume setting is performed, but the adjustment may be performed by the same operation when other settings such as the luminance setting 602 are performed. For example, when the player presses the cross key upward or downward from the display state of FIG. 47B, a display for setting the brightness may be performed instead of the volume setting.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an effect execution unit that executes an effect that changes the effect symbol, and a cross key that executes adjustments related to the effect by the effect execution unit such as volume, luminance, and effect frequency. The adjustment execution means and the adjustment correspondence notification means such as the volume setting 700 or the volume setting 800 for performing the corresponding notification corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment execution means, and the corresponding notification such as the volume setting 800 during the game such as changing the effect design Compared with the corresponding notification such as the volume setting 700 waiting for the customer, the influence on the game is small, such as not disturbing the visual recognition of the changing effect design.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, explanation will be given on the first operation in the case where the game state shifts from the customer waiting demo to the game playing while the volume is set during the customer waiting demo, and the production symbol starts to fluctuate. To do. FIG. 48 is a diagram exemplifying a first operation of volume setting when the fluctuation starts during the customer waiting demonstration.

  FIG. 48A illustrates a case where the volume setting 700 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration described in FIG. 46C. In other words, in a state where the volume setting 700 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the player presses the cross key to adjust the volume output from the speaker 27 to the high sound 701, the medium sound 702, and the low sound. 703 and overall volume 704 can be set respectively. In FIG. 48A, the overall volume 704 is set to “4”.

  FIG. 48 (b) shows that when the player starts playing from the customer waiting demonstration shown in FIG. 48 (a) and the game ball is won at the first starting port or the second starting port, An example of transition to a game is shown. In FIG. 48B, the volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 as in FIG. 47B.

  In the volume setting 800, the volume setting 700 in FIG. 48A is displayed large on the display screen of the effect display device 9, whereas the display area occupied on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed small. When the game state shifts to gaming, the volume setting 700 is automatically switched to the volume setting 800, so that the player can visually recognize the changing effect design without performing an operation of switching the volume setting screen. It can be prevented. Therefore, even when the gaming state shifts to gaming, the volume setting 800 does not reduce the interest of the effect during the effect symbol variation.

  In a state where the volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as in FIG. 47B, the player increases or decreases the volume by pressing the cross key leftward or rightward. be able to. Further, the output of the monitor sound from the speaker 27 may be restricted when the player increases or decreases the volume by pressing the cross key.

  In the volume setting 800 shown in FIG. 48B, the volume “4” set in the overall volume 704 in FIG. 48A is displayed as it is. In other words, even when the gaming state shifts from the customer waiting demonstration to the game playing, the setting of the overall volume 704 set during the customer waiting demonstration is inherited as it is, and the volume setting does not have to be performed again.

  48B illustrates the case where only the volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, but the high sound 701, the middle sound 702, or the low sound 703 in FIG. 48A is displayed. The volume may be set. For example, by pressing the cross key upward or downward while displaying the volume setting 800, the display is switched from the volume setting 800 → the high sound 701 → the middle sound 702 → the low sound 703, and the respective sound volumes are changed. It may be settable. When the display is switched, the volumes set for the high tone 701, middle tone 702, and low tone 703 in FIG. 48A may be taken over as they are (may be returned to the volume before adjustment).

  Further, in FIG. 48, the operation in the case where the production symbol starts to change while displaying the volume setting as the correspondence notification during the customer waiting demonstration has been described. The same operation may be performed even when the effect design starts to change when other settings such as the brightness setting 602 are set. That is, when the effect design starts to change while the brightness setting is displayed as the correspondence notification on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration, the brightness setting as the correspondence notification is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The occupied area may be automatically reduced. In addition, when the production symbol starts to change while the production frequency is set during the customer waiting demonstration, the production frequency setting as the correspondence notification automatically reduces the area occupied on the display screen of the production display device 9. It may be.

FIG. 48 illustrates the case where the volume setting 700, which is a corresponding notification corresponding to the volume adjustment, is switched to the volume setting 800 when the gaming state shifts from the waiting-for-customer demonstration to the gaming state. The response notification may be switched when the game shifts from a game to a customer waiting demonstration.
For example, when the volume setting 800 shown in FIG. 48 (b) is displayed and the volume is adjusted during the game, if the effect symbol is stopped and the game state is in the demo waiting state, the effect display device 9 The volume setting 700 shown in FIG. 48A may be automatically displayed on the display screen. Similarly, in the luminance setting and the production frequency setting, the correspondence notification may be switched when the gaming state shifts from gaming to a customer waiting demonstration.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a waiting state and a waiting state, such as when the gaming state shifts from a waiting-for-customer demonstration to in-game, or from a gaming state to a waiting-for-customer demonstration. When the transition is made, the volume setting 700 waiting for the customer and the game according to the transition of the gaming state, such as whether the gaming state transitions from the waiting demo to gaming or from the gaming to the waiting demo. The correspondence notification while waiting for the customer and the correspondence notification during the game may be switched, such as switching between the medium volume setting 800 and the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, explanation will be given on the second operation in the case where the volume is set during the customer waiting demo and the game state shifts from the customer waiting demo to the game and the production symbol starts to fluctuate. To do. FIG. 49 is a diagram exemplifying a second operation of volume setting when the fluctuation starts during the customer waiting demonstration.

  Compared with the first operation shown in FIG. 48, the second operation shown in FIG. 49 interrupts the display of the volume setting as a correspondence notification when the gaming state transitions from the customer waiting demonstration to the game. The difference is that when the player performs adjustment by the adjustment execution means again, the correspondence notification during the game is started.

  FIG. 49A is omitted because the volume setting 700 is the same as the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the customer waiting demonstration described in FIG. 48A. In FIG. 49A, it is assumed that the total volume 704 is set to “4”.

FIG. 49 (b) shows that when the player starts playing from the customer waiting demonstration shown in FIG. 49 (a) and the game ball is won at the first starting port or the second starting port, An example of transition to a game is shown. In FIG. 48B, the display of the volume setting is interrupted when the gaming state shifts to gaming. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of the volume setting from interfering with the effect during the effect symbol variation.
When the player again presses the cross key as the adjustment execution means leftward or rightward while displaying the effect screen in which the effect symbol change shown in FIG. 49 (b) is displayed, the display screen of FIG. 49 (c). Switch to.

FIG. 49C illustrates a volume setting screen displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation.
In FIG. 49C, the volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The volume setting 800 exemplifies the adjustment target related to the production, as in FIG.
The volume setting 800 is a simplified version of the volume setting 700 that allows only a part of the volume setting 700 function in FIG. 49 (a) to be displayed and can be adjusted, as shown in FIG. 47 (b). This is the same as setting 800.

  On the other hand, the volume setting 800 in FIG. 47 (b) is automatically displayed when the gaming state shifts from the waiting demo to the game, whereas the volume setting 800 in FIG. As described above, it is different in that it is displayed when the player presses the cross key, which is the adjustment execution means, leftward or rightward. That is, in the volume setting 800 of FIG. 49C, when the gaming state shifts from the waiting-for-customer demonstration to the in-game, the volume setting display as a correspondence notification is interrupted, and the volume setting display is changing in the production symbol. The volume setting 800 is displayed when the player depresses the cross key, which is the adjustment execution means, in the left direction or the right direction, and the volume setting 700 in FIG. It becomes possible to start the volume setting by taking over the volume setting.

  In FIG. 49C, the case where only the volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is illustrated, but as in FIG. 48B, the high sound 701, the middle sound 702, or the low sound 703 is displayed. The volume may be displayed and set. That is, in FIG. 49C, the case where only the volume setting 800 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is illustrated, but the high sound 701, the middle sound 702, or the low sound 703 in FIG. The volume may be set. For example, by pressing the cross key upward or downward while displaying the volume setting 800, the display is switched from the volume setting 800 → the high sound 701 → the middle sound 702 → the low sound 703, and the respective sound volumes are changed. It may be settable. When the display is switched, the volumes set for the high tone 701, middle tone 702, and low tone 703 in FIG. 49A may be taken over as they are (may be returned to the volume before adjustment).

  Also, in FIG. 49, the operation in the case where the effect design starts to change while displaying the volume setting as the correspondence notification during the customer waiting demonstration has been explained, but the luminance setting is displayed as in FIG. If the production symbol starts to change while the production frequency is set, or if the production symbol starts to change when the production frequency is set, the correspondence notification during the game is compared to the correspondence notification waiting for the customer. The influence may be reduced.

  Also in FIG. 49, as in FIG. 48, the correspondence notification may be switched when the gaming state shifts from gaming to a customer waiting demonstration.

  48 and 49, the display of the volume setting 800 displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 may disappear when a predetermined time has elapsed. The display of the volume setting 800 may be deleted by a predetermined operation.

In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment interrupts the corresponding notification such as the display of the volume setting when the gaming state transitions from waiting for a customer to during the game, and the adjustment by the adjustment execution means such as a cross key is executed again. When a game is played, a corresponding notification during a game such as a volume setting 800 may be started.
According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the visual notification of the changing design such as the notification of the volume setting from changing, so that the notification of the adjustment result while waiting for the customer It is possible to prevent obstruction.

  Next, a specific effect using a volume setting display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a specific effect using a volume setting display.

  50A to 50C illustrate a super reach effect displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the case where the display of a volume setting is utilized for the display according to the expectation degree in a super reach production is illustrated.

  Here, the super reach effect is an aspect of the reach effect, and is executed with a higher degree of expectation than the normal reach effect. As described above, a plurality of modes (a plurality of types of reach patterns) corresponding to the variation pattern are prepared in advance for the reach effect. Different types of reach patterns have different presentation modes depending on the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach (also referred to as “hit expectation”, “expectation” or “hit reliability”). be able to.

  The jackpot expectation is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) / {(the probability of the effect being executed at the big hit) × (the probability of being the big hit) + (at the time of the big hit Other than the probability that the effect is executed) × (probability not to be a big hit)}. Therefore, when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. For example, it is possible to suggest the degree of big hit expectation by the reach production based on the fluctuation pattern by changing the ratio of the fluctuation pattern determined depending on whether the big hit or not. The “probability of winning a jackpot” is a probability that the random R falls within the range of the jackpot determination table (A) described with reference to FIG. Further, “probability that the effect is executed at the time of the big hit” means that the effect determined by the random 2 is executed when the random R is within the range of the big hit determination table (A) described in FIG. It is a probability.

  The super reach effect exemplified in the present embodiment is an effect mode that is executed when the big hit expectation is larger than the normal (normal) reach effect. The super reach production has a plurality of production modes. For example, when the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect may be different depending on the expected degree of jackpot. FIG. 50 illustrates a case where super reach is performed in which the display of the volume setting described with reference to FIG.

50 (a) to 50 (c), on the display screen of the effect display device 9, effect symbols that are changing due to the super reach effect are displayed in a reach state. The volume setting 900 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the super reach effect. In the super reach production, the big hit expectation is suggested by the set value of the volume setting 900. For example, the display of volume “1” in the volume setting 900 informs the player that the degree of expectation for jackpot is low. Further, the display of the volume “6” notifies the player that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. That is, the player can recognize the degree of expectation suggested by the value of the volume setting 900 displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the super reach effect.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the production sound is output from the speaker 27 according to the value of the volume setting 900.
As described with reference to FIG. 46 and the like, the display of the volume setting 900 is displayed for the player to adjust the volume output from the speaker 27. It is possible to improve the interest by giving the player a sense of incongruity and giving the player a sense of incongruity.

In FIG. 50A, the volume setting 900 is displayed at the volume “1” in the super reach effect on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, the super-reach production effect sound is output from the speaker 27 at a volume corresponding to the volume “1”. If the super reach production shown in FIGS. 50A to 50C ends in the state shown in FIG. 50A, it indicates that the expectation is low for the player.
The display of a predetermined character is started from the left end of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 50B is a super reach display screen when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display screen of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 50A is displayed. FIG. 50B shows that the volume is “4”. In addition, the production sound of the super reach effect is output from the speaker 27 at a volume corresponding to the volume “4”. If the super reach production is ended in the state of FIG. 50B, it is suggested that the expectation is slightly high for the player.
From the left end of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the display of the predetermined character has moved to the center of the screen.
Note that FIG. 50 illustrates the display screen of the effect display device 9 at a predetermined time point. Therefore, for example, between FIGS. 50A and 50B, the display of the volume setting 900 is the volume “1”. The volume may be increased by one step from “to 4”. The volume output from the speaker 27 may be gradually increased from the volume corresponding to the volume “1” to the volume corresponding to the volume “4”.

FIG. 50C is a super reach display screen when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display screen of the effect display device 9 shown in FIG. 50B is displayed. FIG. 50C shows that the volume is “6”. In addition, an effect sound for super reach production is output from the speaker 27 at a volume corresponding to the volume “6”. If the super reach production has changed to the state shown in FIG. 50 (c), it indicates that the player has high expectation.
A predetermined character may move to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and may display, for example, “Intense heat”.

  That is, in FIG. 50, by using the corresponding notification such as the display of the volume setting for the super reach effect during the game, by executing the volume setting display according to the expectation degree of the effect such as the big hit expectation degree, It can give the player a sense of incongruity and improve interest.

  50 illustrates the case where the volume actually output from the speaker 27 is changed in accordance with the display of the volume setting 900, but the display of the volume setting 900 may not be associated with the actual volume. Good. For example, the actual volume actually output from the speaker 27 may be constant regardless of the display of the volume setting 900.

The embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the display of the effect display device 9, the effect sound output from the speaker 27, or the light emission of the frame LED 28 is exemplified as the effect, but the effect includes the operation of the movable object and the effect display device 9. It may include a display of a sub liquid crystal (not shown) when is used as the main liquid crystal. For example, when the effect is an operation of a movable object, adjustments related to the effect include setting whether to move the movable object, a range where the movable object shields the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the movable object operating (For example, it is not operated in a specific effect such as a simultaneous effect). Further, when the effect is display of the sub liquid crystal, the adjustment related to the effect may be brightness of the sub liquid crystal, selection of an image to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal, or the like.
Further, the adjustment related to the effect may be an adjustment related to a plurality of effects in addition to adjusting the effect alone. For example, the volume and brightness may be adjusted simultaneously. The brightness may be automatically decreased when the volume is adjusted to increase, and the brightness may be automatically increased when the volume is adjusted to be decreased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the volume setting is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the corresponding notification corresponding to the adjustment, and the monitor sound is output by voice corresponding to the adjustment at the same time, Only the monitor sound by voice may be used as the corresponding notification. For example, while waiting for a customer, the volume setting is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, while during the game, only the monitor sound is output without displaying the volume setting on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Also good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume setting display position displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the game is assumed when the response notification during the game has a smaller influence on the game than the response notification during the waiting of the customer. Although the case where the size is changed is exemplified, the case where the influence on the game is reduced is not limited to this.
For example, the display time of the volume setting displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 may be changed. As a method for changing the display time of the volume setting, for example, while waiting for a customer, the display of the volume setting is not erased until an explicit display end operation is performed, while the cross key is not operated for a predetermined time or more during the game. Sometimes, the display of the volume setting may be deleted. Further, the volume setting may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 while waiting for the customer, while the volume setting may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal during the game. Further, as described above, the case where only the monitor sound is output for the correspondence notification has been described. However, while waiting for the customer, the predetermined monitor sound is output, while during the game, the monitor sound is matched to the effect executed during the game. May be output.
In addition, in FIG. 32, the case where the volume is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 by numerical notation of 0 to 100 is illustrated, but the display of the effect display device 9 is performed by setting the volume setting during the game as numerical notation. The display area on the screen may be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the whole period during which the customer is not waiting as a game for performing the correspondence notification having a small influence on the game is being played, but for example, during the game in which the correspondence notification having a small influence on the game is performed. Alternatively, it may be limited to a specific performance period. For example, a correspondence notification that has a small influence on the game may be given during a period such as when the big hit effect is being executed or when the simultaneous effect is being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the volume or the like can always be adjusted by the adjustment execution unit during the game is illustrated, but there may be a period during which the adjustment by the adjustment execution unit cannot be performed. For example, when an effect requiring operation of the cross direction controller 202 or the like is executed, the volume or the like may not be set by the cross direction controller 202 or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game state transitions between waiting for a customer and during gaming, the correspondence notification during waiting for the customer and the correspondence notification during the game are switched according to the transition of the gaming state. ) Illustrates the case where the display of the volume setting 700 during the customer waiting demonstration and the volume setting 800 during the game shown in FIG. 48B are switched, but the switching of the correspondence notification is not limited to this.
For example, when the gaming state transitions from waiting for a customer to playing a game, the correspondence notification may be switched after a predetermined time has elapsed.
In addition, the effect image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the game state transitions from waiting for a customer to a game is displayed in a special mode such as reduction so as not to interfere with the display of the correspondence notification. It may be.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the game state transitions from waiting for a customer to a game, the notification of the volume setting displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed on the assumption that the notification of waiting for the customer is interrupted. Although the case of interrupting (erasing) has been illustrated, the mode of interrupting the correspondence notification is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that the correspondence notification is being interrupted. The player can recognize that the adjustment of the volume or the like can be continued by displaying that the correspondence notification is interrupted. The indication that the correspondence notification is interrupted may be erased when a predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, FIG. 46 shows a case where an operation for performing adjustment related to the effect changes in accordance with the transition of the game state when the game state transitions between the game and waiting for customers. Although the volume setting method during the customer waiting demonstration and the volume setting method during the effect design variation shown in FIG. 47 are exemplified, the change in the operation for executing the adjustment execution means is not limited to this.
For example, while waiting for a customer, it is possible to perform adjustments related to the performance by operating the operation unit that may be operated in the performance during the game, while in the game, the operation is performed in the performance during the game The adjustment related to the production may be executed by operating the operation unit without the control.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a case where the notification mode is different between the correspondence notification waiting for the customer and the correspondence notification during the game, the speaker 7 is operated when the cross direction controller 202 or the like is operated in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 47B, the monitor sound is not output from the speaker 7 depending on the operation of the cross direction controller 202 or the like. However, the case where the notification mode is different is not limited thereto.
For example, as described above, the monitor sound may be different during the game and waiting for the customer. Further, while waiting for a customer, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display device 9 every time the volume is adjusted, while a predetermined effect image is not displayed on the effect display device 9 even if the volume is adjusted during a game. It may be a thing.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a case where the correspondence notification is used for the performance during the game and the correspondence notification is executed according to the expectation degree of the performance, the display of the volume setting 900 is used for the super reach performance in FIG. Although the case where the volume setting 900 is displayed according to the expectation level of jackpot in the effect executed in the super reach effect is illustrated, the case where the corresponding notification is executed according to the expectation level of the effect is not limited thereto.
For example, a display for increasing / decreasing the setting value of the volume setting 900 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and a display for prompting the player to press the push button 120 is displayed, and the player presses the push button 120. You may make it alert | report the expectation degree of jackpot based on the setting value of the volume setting 900 displayed sometimes.
In addition, in a production other than the super reach production, a corresponding notification such as a display of the volume setting 900 may be used.

  Moreover, in the example shown by said each embodiment, although the example in the case of performing volume adjustment and brightness | luminance adjustment by the cross direction controller 201 arrange | positioned on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body was demonstrated, the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3 main body was demonstrated. For example, it may be arranged in a game frame, may be arranged in a lower plate, or the cross direction controller 201 may be arranged anywhere in the gaming machine as long as the player can operate it. Also good.

  In the examples shown in the above embodiments, an example in which volume adjustment and luminance adjustment are performed by the cross direction controller 201 has been described. However, volume adjustment and luminance adjustment may be performed by the stick controller 122. Further, instead of or in addition to the display operation area 200A and the display operation area 200B shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a touch sensor such as a touch panel is provided, and the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch described above. Alternatively, the operation signal may be detected by the contact sensor to adjust the volume and the brightness, or instead of or in addition to the display operation area 200A and the display operation area 200B shown in FIGS. Instead of the first switch, the second switch, the third switch, and the fourth switch, a contact sensor such as an infrared sensor is used. Detecting an operation signal by Sa may be performed volume adjustment and brightness adjustment.

  Further, the cross direction controller 201 may be configured to display characters and images, and the cross direction controller 201 may display the characters and images so as to notify that volume adjustment and brightness adjustment are possible.

  As mentioned above, although each embodiment etc. of this invention were described, apparatus structure, data structure, the process shown with the flowchart, an effect display apparatus, the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and a normal symbol display Various rendering operations including the display operation of the device 10 and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above, “ratio” and “differences” are not limited to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100% : A concept including a relationship such as 0% (that is, a concept including an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  For example, in the above description, “sound” is not limited to sounds such as characters, people, and animals, but is a concept including sounds such as mechanical sounds and electronic sounds.

  For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a mobile-linked system generally has a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined privilege for a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A privilege granting device for performing the granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine has a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the so-called consecutive resort number (the number of jackpots during the probability variation state), the number of mission achievements, etc. It is stored as a history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information at the end of the game. Further, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and transmits it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits a digital content such as image content or music content to the player's mobile terminal as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's mobile terminal. When the next game is played, the display screen of the gaming machine is processed so as to be customized according to the preference of the player.

  When applied to the gaming system as described above, for example, the configuration of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 44 may be applied to the gaming system as described above so that a predetermined privilege can be given to the player.

  In addition, when applied to the gaming system as described above, the volume setting value and the luminance setting value set by the player are output as predetermined information and managed by the Web server, and when the player plays the next game The game may be performed with the same volume setting value and luminance setting value without performing the setting operation again.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, variable display is limited to such a mode. Not. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern 100 indicating a change pattern such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer 100. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In each of the above embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. The slot machine (slot) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the symbol combination is turned into a specific symbol combination when the symbol is rotated according to the player's stop button operation. (Machine).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the passing of the game ball through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In addition, for example, in each of the above embodiments, when the change is started in order to notify the effect control board 80 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 80 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 80 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In addition, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score given by winning a game score or winning a game.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c 1st reserved memory display part 18d 2nd reserved memory display part 20 Special Variable winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
108 Real time clock 109 VDP

Claims (1)

Production execution means for performing production,
Adjustment executing means for executing adjustment related to the effect by the effect executing means;
Adjustment correspondence notification means for performing correspondence notification corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment execution means,
A gaming machine in which the correspondence notification during a game has less influence on the game than the correspondence notification while waiting for a customer.

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