JP2019187901A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing game interest and suitably executing an alert for prevention of an excessive devotion.SOLUTION: A game machine includes operation means that can be operated by a player in which one item can be selected from among a plurality of items by an operation of a player in a predetermined situation, a performance corresponding to the selected item is executed, and as items that can be selected by the player, items that can be newly selected when a predetermined condition is satisfied and items that can be selected in advance even when the predetermined condition is not satisfied are included. Even when a specific condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, items that can be selected by the player can be newly increased. In addition, an excessive devotion preventing image is displayed in a customer waiting demonstration state in the ending period after a big winning, and the display period of the excessive devotion preventing image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the big winning than in the customer waiting demonstration state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine that outputs music at an appropriate timing such as in a so-called jackpot gaming state, there is one that allows a player to select a music (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, as this type of gaming machine, there is a game machine in which the number of songs that can be selected by the player during the big hit increases according to the number of consecutive hits of the big hit (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-066644 A JP2015-142691A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, since the number of songs that can be selected is increased only by the number of consecutive games, the game becomes monotonous and it is difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

  (1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) provided with operating means that can be operated by a player, and is operated by a player (for example, a push button) in a predetermined situation. 31B or the operation of the stick controller 31A), and one item can be selected from a plurality of types of items (for example, one song can be selected from a plurality of types of music by the player). When an effect corresponding to an item is executed (for example, a video and performance of a selected song is output) and a predetermined condition is satisfied as an item that can be selected by the player (for example, a series of jackpot gaming states) Items that can be newly selected (for example, when the number of villas increases) (for example, when two villas are selected, three songs of “music B1”, “music B2”, and “music B3” are newly released) , The prescribed provisions The item that can be selected in advance even if is not established (for example, “song A1,” “song A2,” “song A3,” “song A4,” “song A5,” “ And a specific reach effect such as “C2 reach” is executed by a specific condition different from the predetermined condition (eg, “C2 reach”). Even if the game state is executed, the items that can be selected by the player can be newly increased (for example, “C2 reach” is executed at the second consecutive resort and the jackpot game state is executed) Is performed, in addition to the three songs “music B1”, “music B2”, and “music B3”, the music “music C2” corresponding to “C2 reach” is newly released, etc.) In addition, alerts regarding prevention of immersive games An executable alerting means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 90100 for displaying the anti-slipping image 90131), and the alerting means is at least in a non-game state (eg, a waiting for a demo state); When an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state) is completed (for example, an ending period, etc.), it is possible to execute an alert regarding prevention of stagnation (for example, displaying a stagnation prevention image 90131). An alert for preventing intrusion is executed in a different mode between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state (for example, an effect display device as shown in FIG. The anti-slip image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen 909, In the closing period, as shown in FIG. 39B, the anti-slip image 90136 is displayed smaller in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909. As shown in FIG. The display period of the anti-slipping image is shorter during the ending period of 1).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of conditions for increasing the items that can be selected, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), variable display is executed (for example, the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is variably displayed), and the display result of the variable display Is advantageous for the player when a special result is obtained (for example, a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). A gaming machine that is controllable to a state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the predetermined condition is that the advantageous state is continued within a predetermined period (for example, the big hit gaming state is extended) The specific condition is that a specific effect (for example, a specific reach effect such as “C2 reach”) indicating the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is executed and the advantageous state is executed (for example, “C2 May be possible, or the like) that jackpot gaming state is executed after a specific reach effect such as Chi "it is executed.

  According to such a configuration, an item related to the performance executed before being controlled to the advantageous state is released, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), when the variable display is executed and the display result of the variable display becomes the specific result, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, A first suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a normal reach effect that suggests an expectation degree controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc.) and a control that is in the advantageous state over the first suggestion effect A second suggestion effect with a high expectation level (for example, a specific reach effect with a high jackpot expectation level such as Super B including “C2 reach”), and the specific effect is the second suggestion effect, (For example, when a jackpot gaming state is executed after a specific reach effect such as Super B including “C2 reach” having a high expectation degree of jackpot is executed, “Song C2” corresponding to “C2 reach” is also possible. Of songs Valley or the like to be released).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to select an item that is related to the suggestion effect at the time of the big hit, and thus it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), when variable display is executed and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. An item that can be selected by the player in the gaming machine is at least music that is output during the advantageous state (for example, “music A1” and “music A2” in which video and performance are output during the big hit gaming state) “Song A3” “Song A4” “Song A5” “Song A6” “Song A7” “Song B1” “Song B2” “Song B3” “Song C1” “Song C2” “Song D1” “Song D2” “Song E1 ”,“ music WA ”, etc.), there may be a plurality of specific conditions, and the music corresponding to the specific conditions may be newly selected (for example, after the reach effect of“ B1 reach ”is executed) When the jackpot gaming state is executed, When the song of “Song B1” corresponding to “B1 reach” is newly released and the jackpot gaming state is executed after the reach effect of “C2 reach” is executed, “Song C2” corresponding to “C2 reach” is executed. , Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the released music varies depending on the type of the specific condition, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), when variable display is executed and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. An item that can be selected by the player in the gaming machine is at least music that is output during the advantageous state (for example, music such as “Song C2” in which video and performance are output during the jackpot gaming state) ), A specific effect suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state can be executed (for example, “C2 reach” can be executed as a reach effect indicating the expectation degree controlled in the big hit gaming state, etc.) ) And the same music as the music output during the advantageous state can be output during execution of the specific effect (for example, “C2 reach” is output in “C2 reach”). Controlled by It is possible to output the music output corresponding to the executed specific effect from the execution of the specific effect to the advantageous state, and to determine that the specific condition is satisfied. (For example, when the big hit gaming state is executed after “C2 reach” is executed, in the big hit gaming state, the “music C2” output in “C2 reach” is taken over. And the “music C2” corresponding to “C2 reach” is released as music that can be selected by the player during the big hit gaming state).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is executed and controlled to the advantageous state, the music corresponding to the specific effect flows during the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect. At the time of the next big hit, it is possible to suppress the situation that the music that was playing at the previous big hit cannot be selected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  (6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), when variable display is executed and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. An item that can be selected by the player in the gaming machine is at least music that is output during the advantageous state (for example, music such as “Song A1” that outputs video and performance during the big hit gaming state, etc.) ), The number of songs released when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of songs released when the specific condition is satisfied may be different (for example, released as a second ream) The songs to be played are the three songs “Song B1”, “Song B2”, and “Song B3”, and the songs released when the jackpot gaming state is executed after a specific reach effect such as “C2 reach” is executed. Is one song of “Song C2” That, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, since the number of songs to be released differs according to the established condition, it is possible to make the player interested in which condition is established, and to improve the gaming interest it can.

  (7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), when variable display is executed and the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. An item that can be selected by the player in the gaming machine is at least music that is output during the advantageous state (for example, music such as “Song A1” that outputs video and performance during the big hit gaming state, etc.) ), When the music is released due to the establishment of the predetermined condition, the initial position of the selection item (for example, when the music selection screen is displayed on the image display device 5, the cursor 170 is first selected The position surrounding the selected image corresponding to the start music) can be set to the newly released music (for example, “music D1”, “music D2” newly released in the fourth series) "Music D1" When the player selects the same music a plurality of times when the advantageous state is continued within a predetermined period (for example, the production control CPU 120 or the like). In the case where the same music is selected by the player a plurality of times during the retreat, etc., the initial position of the selection item is not set to the newly released music even if the predetermined condition is satisfied. An initial position may be set for the selected music piece (for example, in the big hit game state of the fourth consecutive game, in the big hit game state up to the third consecutive game, the player has selected “Song A4” a plurality of times. If “Song D1” is not selected as a selection start music, “Song A4” is selected as a selection start music).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by executing control according to the player's preference.

  (8) The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and displays a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects that can be selected by the player ( For example, as shown in FIG. 18, an effect control board 12 or the like that displays items corresponding to a plurality of types of music, and a selection effect means that can execute a selection effect that selects any one of the plurality of items. (As shown in FIG. 18, an effect control board 12 or the like that changes an item selected by a selection operation) and an effect execution means (in FIG. 18) that can execute an effect corresponding to the item selected by the selection effect means. As shown in the drawing, the display control means 12 outputs a music piece corresponding to the selected item and outputs an image, etc.), and the display means is a first of the plurality of types of effects in the selection effect. Production is real The item corresponding to the first effect can be displayed even if the item is being played (for example, as shown in FIG. 18E, even if the item corresponding to the song A is being executed). The item corresponding to “Song A1” can be displayed as “Return”, etc.), and the effect execution means corresponds to a second effect different from the first effect in a state where the first effect is being executed. When an item to be selected is selected, the second effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (h), an item corresponding to “Song B1” different from “Song A1” is selected). If the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again in a state where the first effect is being executed, the first item being executed is displayed. The state of the effect is taken over and executed (for example, as shown in FIG. Sea urchin, such as in the case of items corresponding to the music A has been selected again flow as it is the "song A1").

  According to such a configuration, even when the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  The modes for carrying out the invention to be described later include the inventions according to the following (9) to (21). Conventionally, in a gaming machine, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-154687, in order to prevent the player from getting into the game during the ending period after the winning gaming state has ended There was something to do. In addition, there is a technique for calling attention to prevent the sinking in a waiting-for-customer demonstration state or during a change display as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-8184. However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced due to excessive alerting regarding the prevention of stagnation. In view of this point, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

  (9) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player, Attention means (for example, a production control microcomputer 90100 that displays an anti-intrusion image 90131) capable of executing an alert for prevention of entrapment with respect to a game is provided, and the at least alert means includes at least a non-game state (for example, waiting for a customer) (Demo state, etc.) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, ending period, etc.), it is possible to execute an alert regarding prevention of stagnation (for example, display a stagnation prevention image 90131), and the non-game Intrusion prevention by different modes between the state and when the advantageous state ends (For example, in the customer waiting demo state, as shown in FIG. 36 (h), an anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 909. In the ending period, FIG. 39 ( As shown in FIG. 34, the inset prevention image 90136 is displayed smaller in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909. As shown in FIG. 34, in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state For example, the display period of the anti-sag image is short).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

  (10) In the gaming machine of the above (9), the alerting means is a reminder to prevent the entrainment of a mode that is partially common between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state as alerting. It is possible to display an arousing display on the display means (for example, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 an anti-entrainment image with the same content of the displayed character in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. For example, when the advantageous state is over, the display period of the warning display regarding the prevention of entrainment is shorter than that in the non-game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 34, than in the customer waiting demo state) In the ending period after the end of the jackpot, the display period of the anti-slip image is shorter).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

  (11) In the gaming machine of (9), the alerting means relates to prevention of sinking in an aspect that is partly common between the non-game state and the advantageous state when the alerting is performed. A warning display can be displayed on the display means (for example, in both the waiting-for-demo demo state and during the ending period, an anti-squeeze image with the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 909. For example, the display area of the warning display regarding prevention of sinking is smaller when the advantageous state ends than when the non-game state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (h) and 39 (b)) Thus, the display area of the anti-slip image is smaller in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

  (12) In the gaming machine of the above (9), the alerting means relates to the prevention of entrainment of a mode that is partially common between the non-gaming state and the advantageous state when the alerting is performed. A warning display can be displayed on the display means (for example, in both the waiting-for-demo demo state and during the ending period, an anti-squeeze image with the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 909. When the advantageous state is over, the warning display regarding the prevention of sinking is displayed at a position that is not conspicuous to the player (for example, FIG. 36 (h)). ), As shown in FIG. 39 (b), the anti-slipping image is more conspicuous to the player in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Or the like to be displayed in the corner of the screen).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

  (13) In any one of the gaming machines according to (9) to (12), the alerting means can display an alerting display relating to prevention of sinking in the same display period as other alerting displays as alerting. Yes, the display start timing of each warning display is displayed differently (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, the anti-slip image 90131 can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display 90130. Display at different display timings).

  According to such a configuration, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at a stretch.

  (14) In the gaming machine of the above (12), the alerting means can display an alerting display relating to prevention of entrainment in the same display period as other alerting displays as alerting, and display each alerting display. Fade in sequentially and fade out at a common timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, the anti-slip image 90131 can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display 90130, and the other warning display 90130 is displayed. After the fade-in, the anti-slip image 90131 is faded in, and after all the other anti-indication images 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 are brought out, it is faded out at a common timing.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control for a good-looking attention display.

  (15) In any of the above gaming machines (9) to (14), display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 40, An effect control microcomputer 90100 or the like that displays items corresponding to a plurality of types of music) and a selection effect means (as shown in FIG. 40) capable of executing a selection effect for selecting any one of the items. , An effect control microcomputer 90100 or the like that changes the item selected by the selection operation), and an effect execution means that can execute an effect corresponding to the item selected by the selection effect means (as shown in FIG. A display control microcomputer 90100 or the like that outputs music and video corresponding to the selected item, and the display means Even if the first effect of the plurality of effects is being executed, the item corresponding to the first effect can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. Even if the item corresponding to A is being executed, the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed as “return”), and the effect executing means is in a state where the first effect is being executed. When the item corresponding to the second effect different from the first effect is selected, the second effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the item corresponding to is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning), and when the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again while the first effect is being executed, The state of the first effect being executed is taken over and executed (for example, Figure 40 As shown in (g), such as when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again flows as music A).

  According to such a configuration, even when the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  (16) In the gaming machine of (15), the selection effect means can execute at least the selection effect during the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 40, the selection effect for selecting an item is a big hit It can be executed during the state).

  According to such a configuration, even if the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the advantageous state.

  (17) In the gaming machine of (16), the selection effect is a first selection effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), which is executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the advantageous state). The selection effect at the start of the round executed regardless of the player's operation at the start) and the second selection effect executed based on the player's operation after the first selection effect (for example, FIG. 40 (d) As shown in FIG. 4, a selection effect or the like executed based on the player's operation at the start of the third round.

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effects in the advantageous state, the selection effects can be executed according to the player's preference.

  (18) In the gaming machine of the above (17), the period in which the second selection effect can be performed is longer than the first selection effect (as shown in FIG. 40, the first time at the start of the round The selection effect is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second selection effect at the start of the third round is set from the start of the third round to the last round).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with various types of players by lengthening the executable period of the second selection effect executed based on the player's operation.

  (19) In the gaming machine of the above (17) or (18), the effect executing means can play music as the plurality of types of effects (as shown in FIG. 40, etc.). ) In the first selection effect, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played is changed in accordance with the change of the item (for example, in FIGS. 40A and 40B). As shown, in the selection effect at the start of the round, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played changes in accordance with the change of the item), in the second selection effect Does not change the music to be played even if the item is changed based on the player's operation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (e) and (f), the selection effect at the start of the third round). Is based on the player's operation. Even when an item is changed Te, etc. music to be reproduced is not changed).

  According to such a structure, since music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  (20) In any one of the above gaming machines (17) to (19), the display means displays the item corresponding to the currently executed effect in the second selection effect. Display in a different manner from the display of the item when it was being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music) Is displayed with “return” different from the display of “A” of the selection effect at the start of the round, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily indicate to the player which effect is currently being performed.

  (21) In any one of the above gaming machines (17) to (20), on-hold storage means (for example, the RAM 9055 of the game control microcomputer 90560) stores information relating to the variable display as on-hold information (for example, on-hold storage). And determination means (for example, a game control micro) that can determine whether or not the advantageous state is controlled after execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information before the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information. Computer 90560, etc.), and in the advantageous state, when the holding information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the holding storage means based on the determination result of the determining means, the advantageous state Notification effect means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a reserved continuous effect or the like) for informing that the control is performed in advance. The notification effecting means can execute the notification effect at any of a plurality of timings during the advantageous state (for example, hold at any of a plurality of timings during a round). As the one timing among the plurality of timings, the notification effect is performed at a timing when the player selects any of the plurality of items in the first selection rendering. It can be executed (for example, as one of a plurality of timings, a holding continuous effect can be executed at a timing when any one of a plurality of items at the start of the round is selected).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be surprised in the first selection effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In the second selection effect, the notification effect may be executed at the timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. 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 a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit time music determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an initial music determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of reach type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the new release music with respect to consecutive times. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the last music determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a consecutive resort number count process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a music selection screen, (B)-(D) is explanatory drawing explaining the example of transition in the selection image display area according to a released music. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of the selection image display area | region when "C2 reach" is performed and a jackpot game state is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect performed during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of music selection control. It is a flowchart which shows another example of a music selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows another music selection screen. It is explanatory drawing explaining the selection image displayed on a music selection screen. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and after the end of jackpot. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen in a customer waiting demo state. It is a figure which shows the screen during menu operation. It is a figure which shows the screen in power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen after the end of jackpot. It is an effect drawing which shows the effect performed during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit time music selection process.

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. In a decorative symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, the first If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second special condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

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

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

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. It becomes a state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state, the possibility that the game ball will enter is lower than that in the open state. You may comprise as follows. As described above, the game area is provided with the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that changes between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met.

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big prize opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) for detecting a player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided in the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch, and a count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball as a game medium like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LCD drive circuit, and the like may be mounted on the display control unit 123. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

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

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal map”, the opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, and the predetermined time is reached. When it passes, the closing control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. Whether or not to make the symbol variable display result a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost”, “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit” or the type of big hit Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a confirmed ornament symbol (final stop symbol) in each ornament symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, different EXT data is set depending on whether the gaming state is “normal state”, “time-short state” or “probability change state”. Has been. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command 9200H is a power failure recovery designation command that designates execution of a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery designation command is a command for causing the pachinko gaming machine 1 to execute a power failure recovery process after the supply of power is resumed from the power failure state. Receiving the power failure recovery designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes power failure recovery processing.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the hold storage information may be a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation that designates whether the first winning prize opening is the starting prize or the second starting prize opening is designated. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for specifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the reserved memory count increases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the first reserved memory count addition designation command or the second When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and a determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  The command E0XXH is an initialization designation command that designates initialization. Receiving the initialization designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes an initialization process according to the EXT data XX (hexadecimal number) of the initialization designation command. For example, in the EXT data, it is possible to designate the initial operation of the image display device 5 or the rendering device of the movable accessory 17. In the first embodiment, the initialization designation command is transmitted to the sub-board in the initialization process of step S71 executed once when the power is turned on in the main process of the CPU 103 described later with reference to FIG. However, the initialization designation command may be transmitted at another timing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the start winning determination process (FIG. 4), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning occurs. When the determination is made and the jackpot is determined, the jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Determine. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command and the big hit type, The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  Note that the effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are controlled by the effect control CPU 120 for one or more effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 17, and the like). Used when Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “big jackpot”, and the bonus game state is controlled as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. As a special symbol variable display result, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed, and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to the big hit symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED is the big hit symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the big winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

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

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability display may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probability changing state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. The second starting condition is established by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, such as a control for making the game ball longer than in the normal state and a control for increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B to the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode in accordance with the time-shortening control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the reach mode means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating in the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the display mode, the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach mode may be executed by changing the display mode of the moving image different from the decorative design or by changing the display mode of the decorative design. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variable display mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before the reach mode. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And the possibility of being a “big hit” varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. Then, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A or Super B is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is higher than when a normal reach effect is executed. In addition, among the reach effects of Super Reach, when a specific reach effect such as Super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of Super A is executed. In this way, the Reach Production suggests the expectation of winning a big hit depending on the type, such as Super A has a higher expectation level than Super A and Super B has a higher expectation level than Super A. is doing.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the jackpot) / {(probability of the effect to be executed at the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) + (other than the time of the big hit) ) (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability not to be a big hit)}.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, turning on the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, etc. For example, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display mode may become a reach mode, or that the variable display result may be a “hit”, due to a presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, etc. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display mode of decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed before the reach mode is reached. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when such a notice effect is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In this embodiment, the player can select music to be output during the big hit gaming state. The selection of music can be executed, for example, when a player or the like operates the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like during a predetermined selectable period. The music that can be output during the jackpot game varies depending on the number of times that the jackpot is played. Hereinafter, music that can be output is also referred to as released music (released music). For this reason, the player can select the music to be output during the big hit gaming state from the released music.

  When the player selects a song to be output from a plurality of released songs during the jackpot gaming state, the song selection screen of the image display device 5 displays a plurality of songs, respectively, as shown in FIG. A selection image display area 180 in which a plurality of corresponding items are displayed as selection images is formed, and one of the plurality of selection images displayed in the selection image display area 180 is surrounded by the cursor 170. In the selected image, a part of still images in the corresponding music image (promotion video) is displayed. Note that the selected image may be another image, for example, an image in which a character representing the title of the corresponding music is displayed, or an image in which a part of the image of the corresponding music is overlapped with the title character. Good. The player can move the cursor 170 between a plurality of selected images displayed in the selected image display area 180 by operating the stick controller 31A. The video of the music corresponding to the selected image surrounded by the cursor 170 is displayed in the video area 190 having a larger area than the selected image, and the performance of the music corresponding to the selected image is played from the speaker 8 (8L, 8R). Is output. Further, when any selected image is in a state surrounded by the cursor 170, the player operates the push button 31B to select the music surrounded by the cursor 170 as the music output in the big hit gaming state. The music corresponding to the image can be selected. Therefore, the player can select the selected image by operating the stick controller 31A, and the selection of the selected image is substantially the selection of music. Further, the player can determine the selected music piece by operating the push button 31B.

  The jackpot reaming means that the big hits have continued within a predetermined period, and the predetermined period for measuring the number of consecutive times may be an appropriate period. In this embodiment, the predetermined period is a period from the start of the big hit gaming state to the transition from the short time state to the normal state. In this embodiment, when the big hit gaming state ends, the game state shifts to either the probability changing state (highly accurate high base state) or the time-short state (low accurate high base state). Since the probability variation state continues until the next big hit gaming state is entered, after the probability variation state, the jackpot gaming state is entered. In addition, the short-time state continues until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. After the state, it shifts to a big hit gaming state or a normal state (low probability low base state). At this time, when shifting from the short state to the normal state, the predetermined period for measuring the number of consecutive times ends.

  As another predetermined period, for example, in a so-called ST (special time) machine, a predetermined period starts after shifting to the jackpot gaming state, and the gaming state does not shift to the jackpot gaming state within the ST period. It is good also as a period when a predetermined period ends when it transfers to. The ST machine is a gaming machine in which the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state at a predetermined rate after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the probability changing state continues until the predetermined ST number is variably displayed. It is. In the ST machine, the transition to the probability change gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended may be 100% or less than 100%. Further, the number of STs is not particularly limited, for example. The number may be about the number of holdings of variable display such as 4 times or 8 times, or may be a number indicating a certain long period after the big hit gaming state is finished, such as 50 times or 100 times. In addition, the number of times that it becomes difficult to execute during a game time of a game store such as 10,000 times, or the ratio of transition to the big hit gaming state becomes very high before the special symbol is variably displayed. It may be the number of times. During the probability change state, the high base state or the low base state may be used.

  In addition, after the big hit advantageous state or special advantageous state (probability change state or short time state) is finished, the big hit is made in a specific period in which variable display is executed several times, for example, 50 times or 100 times after the transition to the normal state. Also when it shifts to the gaming state, it may be counted as the number of consecutive resorts. Thus, when providing the specific period for measuring the number of consecutive times, you may make it perform the specific effect which alert | reports to a player that it is in a specific period.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of reach effects are provided as reach effects, and if a specific reach effect is executed and a jackpot gaming state is executed among these reach effects, a specific There may be more released songs than when the big hit gaming state is executed without going through the reach production.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

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

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

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

  As an example, game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance as the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display device 20 is “per-normal” or “normal”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the timer interrupt processing for game control, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process is a process that controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 to enable variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  The command control process is a process for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. This makes it possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is ON, the special game using the first special figure is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved memories is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the special game using the second special view is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Decide before derivation display. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting the open state for the big winning opening etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. The process etc. which wait until it is started are included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like Processing that waits until the time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. For example, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the gaming state is set to the high-accuracy and high-base state in order to control the probability change state. Also, a game state command (probability change state designation command) indicating the probability change state is set in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, the gaming state is set to the low-accuracy and high-base state in order to control to the short time state, and the short time number is set to a predetermined number, for example, 100 times. In addition, a game state designation command (time reduction state designation command) indicating a time reduction state is set in the transmission command buffer. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the top area of the second special figure storage part Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the second start winning port in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by one. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. That is, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed through the first start winning port or the second start winning port is associated with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. What is necessary is just to make it memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM102, and to specify the order where starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first area of the first special figure storage unit Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read (step S236). As a result, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 6A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 6A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state”. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4, the probability change control for which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” or the like. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big win game state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; YES), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to the determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  FIG. 6B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined as “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; NO), or after the process of step S243 is executed, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 in FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; NO), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 7B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode and “reach” that reaches the reach mode A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 7A, for example, a variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be done. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 7 (A), corresponding to the case of the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the case of the short time control when the game state is the probability change state or the short time state, The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is displayed in the variation pattern determination result according to whether it is normal or short-running, or according to the total number of reserved memories. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined to be “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed is determined as the change pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 is executed. It is set to be lower than the ratio.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is executed is determined as the change pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 is executed. It is set to be higher than the ratio.

  Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of the loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 8A, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect such as the variation pattern PA3-3 is executed is the super A reach effect in which the variation pattern PA3-2 is executed. It is set to be higher than the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 8B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect such as the variation pattern PA2-3 is executed is executed by the super A reach effect such as the variation pattern PA2-2. It is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern to be performed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is displayed after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special diagram variation time and content, but the variable display result. Will be “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the reach effect of normal reach is executed. Further, when the reach effect of Super B is executed, the expectation level for jackpots is higher than when the reach effect of Super A is executed.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol is the time required from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result. As shown in FIG. 7B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special game where the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the next timer interruption occurs.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, set the register of the CTC mounted on the effect control board 12, and the like. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a jackpot music selection process (step S150), and then executes a consecutive times count process (step S151). In the jackpot music selection process, based on the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player or the like, a process of determining a music to be output during the jackpot game state is performed. In the consecutive resort number counting process, a process of counting the consecutive resort number in the big hit gaming state is performed. The big hit music selection process and the consecutive resort count counting process will be described in detail later.

  After executing the consecutive resort number counting process in step S151, the CPU 120 for effect control performs any of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the processing includes determining the fixed decorative patterns and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols, the type of display results, etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, various control data is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and various effects are displayed during variable display of the decorative design. A process for performing the control is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped and displayed. Processing to be included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the confirmed decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped manner. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the special figure display result corresponds to “lost” If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, when the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  Now, the jackpot music selection process in step S150 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for the music selection process for the big hit. As shown in FIG. 10, in the big hit music selection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit gaming state is being performed (step S500). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot gaming state is in effect based on whether or not the jackpot start command is received, or after the jackpot start command is received after receiving the jackpot start command. The effect control CPU 120 determines that it is in the big hit gaming state when it determines that the big hit end command has not been received after receiving the big hit start command. When it is determined that the jackpot start command has not been received, or when it has been determined that the jackpot end command has been received after receiving the jackpot start command, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot gaming state has not been reached.

  As a result, when it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state (step S500: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes an initial music determination process (step S501). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a final music determination process (step S502) and ends the jackpot music selection process. If it is determined in step S500 that the game state is not in the big hit game state (step S500: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit time music selection process as it is. Hereinafter, the procedure of the initial music determination process and the final music determination process executed during the big hit gaming state will be described.

  First, the procedure of the initial music determination process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the initial music determination process. As shown in FIG. 11, in the initial music determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the current round in the big hit gaming state is any one of 1R to 2R (step S600). As a result, when it is determined that the current round is not 1R to 2R (step S600: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of proceeding to step S611.

  When it is determined that the current round is 1R to 2R (step S600: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial music determination flag is set (step S601). When it is determined that the initial music determination flag is set (step S601: YES), the production control CPU 120 executes a process of proceeding to step S611.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the initial music determination flag has not been set (step S601: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the video and performance are being reproduced (step S602). In this determination, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the video is displayed in the video area 190 on the music selection screen shown in FIG. 16A and the performance is being reproduced. . As a result, when it is determined that the video and performance are not being played back (step S602: NO), the production control CPU 120 first selects the released music (initial music, hereinafter “selection starting music”). In this case, a selection start music determination process is performed (step S603). In the selection start music determination process, the process of determining the selection start music is executed when the initial music is determined. The selection start music is determined from the newly released music when there is a newly released music (hereinafter referred to as “new released music”) during the jackpot gaming state in which the initial music determination process is executed. The If there is no newly released music, the selection start music is the same as the selection start music in the previous jackpot game state. Or it is good also considering the music output when the last big hit game state is complete | finished as a selection start music. Note that the selection start music at the time of the first hit is always “music A1”, but may be another music.

  In determining the selection start music, the newly released music differs depending on whether or not a specific reach effect is executed when the jackpot gaming state is executed and the jackpot gaming state is entered. Here, the types of reach production and new released music will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, “A2 reach”, “A3 reach”, “B1 reach”, “B2” are used as the super B reach effects of the variation patterns PA2-3 and PA3-3. There are seven types of reach production, “reach”, “C2 reach”, “E1 reach”, and “WA reach”. Among these reach effects, “WA reach” is not provided as the reach effect of the super reach B of the variation pattern PA2-3, and is provided only as the reach effect of the super reach B of the variation pattern PA3-3. . Therefore, the “WA reach” is a so-called big hit fixed reach, and when the reach effect of “WA reach” is executed, the big hit gaming state is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, in the case of the big hit (first hit) of the first villa, “Song A1” “Song A2” “Song A3” “Song A4” “Song A5” “Song A6” “Song A7” Becomes a newly released song. In addition, “Song B1”, “Song B2”, and “Song B3” are newly released songs in the second series, and “Song C1” and “Song C2” are newly released songs in the third series. In addition, “song D1” and “song D2” are newly released songs in the fourth series, and “song E1” and “song WA” are newly released songs in the fifth series. Also, in the relationship between the released music and the reach production, “A2 reach” and “music A2”, “A3 reach” and “music A3”, “B1 reach”, “music B1”, “B2 reach” and “music” “B2”, “C2 reach” and “song C2”, “E1 reach” and “song E1”, “WA reach” and “song WA” correspond to each other. As “A2 reach”, “A3 reach”, “B1 reach”, “B2 reach”, “C2 reach”, “E1 reach”, and “WA reach”, “song A2”, “song A3”, “song B1”, “song B2”, respectively. Reach production using “song C2”, “song E1”, and “song WA” is executed.

  The music corresponding to the reach effect shown in FIG. 12 and the music corresponding to the number of consecutive days shown in FIG. 13 are newly released music. For example, at the first hit, “Song A1”, “Song A2”, “Song A3”, “Song A4”, “Song A5”, “Song A6”, and “Song A7” are newly released songs, but this first hit is “C2 reach”. Is executed, “Song C2” is also a newly released song.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is executed, the music display screen shown in FIG. The selected image display area 180 of the music selection screen displayed on the image display device 5 includes a selection image corresponding to the released music. In the example shown in FIG. 16A, all the songs “Song A1”, “Song A2”, “Song A3”, “Song A4”, “Song A5”, “Song A6”, “Song A7”, and “Song B1” that can be released. Selection images corresponding to “Song B2”, “Song B3”, “Song C1”, “Song C2”, “Song D1”, “Song D2”, “Song E1”, and “Song WA” are displayed.

  The selected image displayed in the selected image display area 180 is only the selected image corresponding to the released music, and as the selected image for the music that has not been released, an image displaying “??” is displayed. Is done. For example, when “Song A1”, “Song A2”, “Song A3”, “Song A4”, “Song A5”, “Song A6”, and “Song A7” are released songs at the first hit, FIG. In the selected image display area 180, selected images corresponding to “Song A1,” “Song A2,” “Song A3,” “Song A4,” “Song A5,” “Song A6,” and “Song A7” are displayed. The In addition, when “Song B1”, “Song B2”, and “Song B3” are added and released in the second row, as shown in FIG. Selected images corresponding to “B1”, “Song B2”, and “Song B3” are also displayed. When all the music pieces are released, the selection images corresponding to all the music pieces are displayed as shown in FIG.

  Further, when “C2 reach” is executed at the time of first hit, “Song C2” is also a newly released song, and as shown in FIG. 17, the selected image displayed in the selected image display area 180 is In addition to the selection images corresponding to “music A1”, “music A2”, “music A3”, “music A4”, “music A5”, “music A6”, and “music A7”, a selection image corresponding to “music C2” is also included. In the embodiment, the newly released music and the selection image of the already released music are displayed in the same manner. However, for example, by adding a “New” mark to the newly released music selection image, You may make it alert | report to a player that it is a release music. In this case, since it becomes easy for the player to recognize the newly released music, it becomes a motivation for selection and can improve the game entertainment.

  In the selection start music determination process (step S603), the effect control CPU 120 sets the music with the lowest number among the newly released music as the selection start music. For example, the selection start music of the second consecutive villa is “music B1” when the first big hit is not “B1 reach”. Also, if the first big hit is “B1 reach”, “new song B1” is included in the newly released music at the time of the first big hit. “B1” is not a newly released song. For this reason, “Song B2” having the next smallest number after “Song B1” becomes the selection start music. In addition, in the fifth consecutive villa, if there are both big hits through “E1 reach” and “WA reach” as the big hit to the fourth consecutive villa, the newly released music of the fifth consecutive villa will be the fourth consecutive villa. It becomes the same music as the newly released music. Of the selected images displayed in the selected image display area 180 in the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 16A, the selected image corresponding to the selection start music is surrounded by the cursor 170 and displayed. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 16A, the selection image corresponding to “music A1” displayed in the selection image display area 180 is displayed surrounded by the cursor 170. The selection start music may be a released music that has already been released other than the newly released music. In addition, in the past big hit gaming state in the Renso, when the player has selected a song, the song selected by the player may be the selection start song. Further, when the player has selected a plurality of songs in the big hit game state before the current big hit game state, the player may select the last selected song as the selection start music, or the player May be selected as the selection start music. Further, when determining the big hit gaming state before the current big hit gaming state, only the big hit gaming state in the retreat may be targeted, or the big hit gaming state on that day may be targeted. Alternatively, the big hit gaming state until a predetermined reset operation is performed may be targeted.

  When the selection start music determination process is executed in this way, the effect control CPU 120 displays and plays back the video of the determined selection start music on the image display device 5 and outputs and plays the performance of the selection start music (step). S604). If it is determined in step S602 that the video and performance are being played back (step S602: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the process directly proceeds to step S605.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a music change period (step S605). The music change period is a period during which the player can select a music, and the length of the music change period can be set as an appropriate time. For example, any one of 5 seconds to 15 seconds can be set. It's time to do that. The music change period may be a period that ends before 1R to 2R ends. For this reason, the length of the music change period may be determined based on, for example, the time for launching the maximum number of game balls to be awarded to the big prize opening in each round. For example, (maximum number of winning balls in the 1R and 2R winning balls) × (time required to launch one gaming ball) + (interval time between 1R and 2R), or this time It may be a time obtained by subtracting a certain amount of time from, for example, 5 seconds.

  If it is determined in step S605 that it is the music change period (step S605: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is a selection operation (step S606). The selection operation is, for example, an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player that is executed within the music change period. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 16A, when the selection image of “music A1” is surrounded by the cursor 170 and the stick controller 31A is tilted forward, the selection image surrounded by the cursor 170 is “ The selected image of “Song A1” is moved to the selected image of “Song A2.” Further, when the stick controller 31A is tilted backward, the selection image surrounded by the cursor 170 moves from the selection image of “Song A1” to the selection image of “Song WA”. Further, by tilting the stick controller 31A to the right or left, the selection image surrounded by the cursor 170 moves from the selection image of “Song A1” to the selection image of “Song B2”. When the stick controller 31A is operated, the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the stick controller 31A and transmits it to the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect control CPU 120 moves the cursor 170 based on the operation of the stick controller 31A. Execute.

  In step S606, when it is determined that there is a selection operation (step S606: YES), the production control CPU 120 moves the cursor 170 in accordance with the selection operation, and the music image corresponding to the selection image surrounded by the cursor 170. Then, the performance is reproduced from “rust” (step S607). At this time, the video of the music corresponding to the selected image surrounded by the cursor 170 is displayed in the video area 190. The “rust” is, for example, a part to be heard in the music. The portion to be output here may be a portion other than the rust, for example, a main portion of a song that is a climax portion of the song but is different from the rust portion. If it is determined in step S605 that it is not the music change period (step S605: NO), or if it is determined in step S606 that there is no selection operation (step S606: NO), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds directly to step S611. Perform forward processing.

  After executing the process of step S606, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (step S608). The determination operation is, for example, an operation of the push button 31B by the player that is executed within the music change period. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the push button 31B is pressed while the cursor 170 surrounds the screen displaying “Song A1”, the push sensor 35B detects the operation of the push button 31B. By transmitting to the effect control CPU 120, the effect control CPU 120 determines the selected music piece based on the operation of the push button 31B.

  As a result, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (step S608: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of proceeding to step S611. If it is determined that there is a determination operation (step S608: YES), the production control CPU 120 plays the video and performance of the initial music from the beginning with the determined music as the initial music (step S609). At this time, the video of the music is displayed in the enlarged video area 190 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial music determination flag (step S610). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 stores various data in the storage area (S611). If the determination operation is not performed during the music change period, the selection start music is determined as the initial music.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 2R has ended (step S612). As a result, when it is determined that 2R has ended (step S612: YES), the production control CPU 120 clears the initial music determination flag (step S613) and ends the initial music determination process. If it is determined that 2R has not ended (step S612: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the initial music determination process as it is.

  Next, the final music determination process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the final music determination process. As shown in FIG. 14, in the final music determination process, first, whether the current round in the jackpot gaming state is any one of 1R to 2R. Is determined (step S630). As a result, when it is determined that the current round is 1R to 2R (step S630: YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the final music determination process as it is.

  When it is determined that the current round is not 1R to 2R (step S630: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final music determination flag is set (step S631). As a result, when it is determined that the final music determination flag is set (step S631: YES), the effect control CPU 120 directly performs the process of proceeding to step S646.

  If it is determined that the final music determination flag is not set (step S631: NO), the effect control CPU 120 displays a music change screen (step S632). On the music change screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a selection operation image 176 simulating the stick controller 31 </ b> A is displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying the selection operation image 176, the player is notified that the music can be changed. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the screen change flag is set (step S633). As a result, when it is determined that the screen change flag is not set (step S633: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a change operation has been performed (step S634). The change operation here is, for example, an operation of the stick controller 31A by the player.

  As a result, when it is determined that there has been no change operation (step S634: NO), the effect control CPU 120 reproduces the video and performance as it is (step S635), and executes the process of proceeding to step S646. If it is determined that there has been a change operation (step S634: YES), the production control CPU 120 sets a screen change flag (step S636). Subsequently, the music selection screen shown in FIG. 16A is displayed on the image display device 5, and the selection image corresponding to the initial music on the music selection screen is set to “return” (step S637). Specifically, the selected image corresponding to the initial music in the selected image display area 180 shown in FIG. 16A is changed from a still image to an image representing the character “return” and displayed. If it is determined in step S633 that the screen change flag has been set (step S633: YES), the effect control CPU 120 directly performs the process of proceeding to step S638.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a music change period (step S638). As a result, when it is determined that it is the music change period (step S638: YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a selection operation (step S639). Here, when there is a selection operation (step S639: YES), the production control CPU 120 moves the cursor 170 according to the selection operation, and displays the video and performance of the music corresponding to the selected image surrounded by the cursor 170 as “ Playback starts from “Cabi” (step S640). If it is determined in step S638 that it is not the music change period (step S638: NO), or if it is determined in step S639 that there is no selection operation (step S639: NO), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds directly to step S646. Execute the process. If the determination operation is not performed during the music change period, the music corresponding to the selected image surrounded by the cursor 170 is determined as the final music.

  After performing the process of step S640, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is a determination operation (step S641). As a result, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (step S641: NO), the effect control CPU 120 directly executes the process of proceeding to step S646. If it is determined that there is a determination operation (step S641: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the music determined by the determination operation is an initial music (step S642). Here, when it is determined that the music determined by the determining operation is the initial music (step S642: YES), the effect control CPU 120 plays the video of the initial music from the continuation as the initial music is the final music, The performance is reproduced as it is (step S643). When it is determined that the music determined by the determining operation is not the initial music but the music changed from the initial music (step S642: NO), the effect control CPU 120 changes the changed music as the final music. The music image is reproduced from the beginning and the performance is reproduced from the beginning (step S644).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial music determination flag (step S645), and then stores various data in the storage area (step S646). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final R has ended (step S647). As a result, if it is determined that the final R has ended (step S647: YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the initial music determination flag (step S648), and ends the final music determination process. When it is determined that the final R has not ended (step S647: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the final music determination process as it is.

  Subsequently, the consecutive resort count processing in step S151 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the consecutive resort count process. As shown in FIG. 15, in the consecutive resort count process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received (step S650). As a result, when it is determined that the hit start designation command is received (step S650: YES), the effect control CPU 120 increments (+1) the consecutive game count counter (step S651). On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received (step S650: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the process directly proceeds to step S652.

  Subsequently, after receiving the time reduction state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the normal state designation command has been received (step S652). As a result, when it is determined that the normal state designation command has been received first after receiving the short time state designation command (step S652: YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the consecutive resort count counter (= 0). (Step S653) The consecutive resort count counting process is terminated. If it is determined that the normal state designation command has not been received for the first time after receiving the time reduction state designation command (step S652: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the consecutive resort count counting process.

  Next, effects that are executed during the big hit gaming state will be described. FIG. 18 is an effect drawing showing effects executed during the big hit gaming state. With reference to FIG. 18, an effect during the big hit gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 18A, a music selection screen is displayed at the start of the big hit. The music selection screen at the start of the big hit is displayed regardless of the player's operation. In the selection image display area 180 on the left side of the display screen of the image display device 5, a selection image corresponding to the released music is displayed. The selected images corresponding to the released music are displayed in two columns vertically. In addition, the selection image corresponding to “music A1” is displayed with a cursor 170 bordering the periphery thereof, indicating that “music A1” that is the music corresponding to the selection image is selected.

  A video area 190 is displayed on the right side of the selected image display area 180. In the video area 190, the video of the music corresponding to each selected image displayed in the selected image display area 180 flows. At the start of the big hit, while the “music A1” is selected, the video corresponding to the music A1 flows in the video area 190 from the specific portion (for example, the rust portion where the music is heard). At the start of the big hit, the music corresponding to the first selected music A1 is reproduced from the chorus part. Note that the video and sound corresponding to the music may be played from the beginning of the music.

  In addition, a selection operation image 176 that prompts a music selection operation simulating the stick controller 31A is displayed on the left side of the lower portion of the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a determination image 177 that prompts a music determination operation simulating the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the lower portion of the screen. In addition, on the right side at the bottom of the screen, an image “7” is displayed that indicates which symbol is the current big hit. In addition, on the upper left side of the screen, the current round number is displayed, and on the upper right side of the screen, an image of a right-handed instruction that prompts the player to play the game on the right side is displayed.

  A state when the stick controller 31A is operated from the state of FIG. 18A and a selection image corresponding to “music B1” is selected will be described with reference to FIG. When the stick controller 31A is operated from the state of FIG. 18A and the selection image corresponding to “Song B1” is selected, the selection image corresponding to “Song B1” is displayed in a state surrounded by the cursor 170. . In addition, the video corresponding to “Song B1” flows from the chorus part in the video area 190, and the music corresponding to “Song B1” is played from the chorus part.

  A case where “music A1” is determined from the state of FIG. 18B will be described with reference to FIG. In the music selection at the start of the big hit, when “music A1” is determined, the video corresponding to the “music A1” is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 190 moved to the center of the screen as the music determination screen at the time of the big hit. Is done. In addition, the performance of “Song A1” is reproduced from the beginning. The display of the selection operation image 176 and the determination image 177 is erased by the determination operation. Here, the music selection operation at the start of the big hit can be performed for a period from the start of the first round to the end of the second round. If the selection operation and the determination operation are not performed before the end of the second round, the video and performance corresponding to the initially set “music A1” will flow from the end of the second round. In addition, when two rounds are completed in a state where only the selection operation is performed and the determination operation is not performed, the video and performance of the music corresponding to the selected image selected by the selection operation are output.

  When the third round starts from the state of FIG. 18C, as shown in FIG. 18D, the video corresponding to “Song A1” is continuously played in the video area 190 in the center of the screen and the performance of “Song A1” is performed. Is output. At the start of the third round, the selection operation image 176 is displayed again at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player operates the stick controller 31A, the music selection screen is displayed again as shown in FIG. Thus, the second music selection screen is displayed based on the player's operation. The first music selection screen for selecting the initial music has a valid operation period from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second music selection screen for selecting the last music is the operation Is set from the start of 3 rounds to the last round (for example, 16 rounds). These periods may be set in any way, the selectable period may be three or more times, and may be set so that the selection operation cannot be performed during any round.

  In the music selection screen of FIG. 18 (e), the selection image corresponding to “music A1” is changed from the still image to the character “return” as compared to the music selection screen at the start of jackpot in FIG. 18 (a). has been edited. In addition, a selection image corresponding to “Song A1” and displaying a character “Return” is surrounded by a cursor 170 and displayed. Also, from the state of FIG. 18D, the video and performance corresponding to “Song A1” continue to flow. In addition, a determination image 177 is newly displayed. In this state, when the stick controller 31A is operated and the selection image of “Song B1” is selected, the selection image of “Song B1” is surrounded by the cursor 170 and displayed as shown in FIG. Is done. In the video area 190, a video corresponding to “music B1” flows from the rust portion. However, even when such a selection operation is performed, the sound of “Song A1” is continuously output.

  When “Song A1” is selected from the state of FIG. 18F, the result is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 18G, since “Song A1” corresponding to the selected image indicated by “Return” in FIG. 18F has been selected, the video corresponding to “Song A1” is continuously reproduced in the video area 190. . In addition, the performance of “Song A1” is continued as it is. On the other hand, when “Song B1” is selected from the state of FIG. 18F, the result is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 18H, since “Song B1” corresponding to the selected image indicated by “Song B1” in FIG. 18F has been selected, the video corresponding to “Song B1” is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 190. The In addition, the performance of “Song B1” is reproduced from the beginning.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, at the start of the big hit, selection images corresponding to a plurality of types of music are displayed. And the player can change the selection image selected by selection operation, as shown in FIG.18 (b). In addition, the selection operation outputs music or video corresponding to the selected selected image. Then, as shown in FIG. 18E, the character “return” can be displayed on the selected image corresponding to “music A1” even when the item corresponding to “music A1” is being executed. . In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 18G, when the selected image corresponding to “Song A1” is selected again, the performance of “Song A1” continues to flow. As shown in FIG. 18H, when a selection image corresponding to “song B1” different from “song A1” is selected, “song B1” is reproduced from the beginning.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, for example, the player can select music to be played during the big hit gaming state. For this reason, the player can play a favorite music piece during the big hit gaming state, so that the gaming interest can be improved. In addition, the number of songs that are released during the big hit gaming state and can be selected increases when the number of consecutive games increases, for example. For example, “Song B1”, “Song B2”, and “Song B3” are released and can be selected in the second series, and “Song C1” and “Song C2” are released and can be selected in the third series. For this reason, since the range of selection of a player can be expanded, the improvement of game entertainment can be aimed at. Further, the music that can be selected during the big hit gaming state is a special condition other than the increase in the number of consecutive games, for example, a big hit that has passed a predetermined reach effect, so that the music corresponding to the reach effect can be selected. . For example, when “C2 reach” is executed in the big hit of the second consecutive villa, in addition to “music B1”, “music B2”, “music B3”, “music C2” is also executed in the second consecutive big hit. Selectable. For this reason, since there are a plurality of conditions for increasing the number of pieces of music that can be selected, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “item” that can be selected by the player is a song, and a video or performance (sound) corresponding to the song can be selected. However, the item may be in other modes. For example, the item may be a video or performance in music. Further, the item may be separated from the music, for example, a movie, a character, or a customized form.

  In the above embodiment, the item can be selected during the big hit gaming state, but may be executed at another time. For example, it may be executed while the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, or may be executed when mode selection, character selection, or production customization selection is performed on a menu screen included in the customer waiting demonstration screen. Items in mode selection, for example, a plurality of modes with different production frequencies and production patterns may be used. The item in the character effect may include, for example, a character obtained through mobile link (mobile terminal device link). In the production customization selection, detailed selection of production frequency may be an item.

  Further, the specific condition is not to execute a specific reach effect, but may be another condition. For example, a specific pre-reading effect among the pre-reading effects determined based on the pre-reading determination result, or other notices (for example, types of pseudo-continuous notices or multiple reach effects based on the jackpot determination of the change start) It may be a common simple notice).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the number of songs that are released during the big hit and can be selected increases as the number of consecutive games increases, and a specific reach effect is also executed. The number of songs released during the big hit and available for selection increases. For this reason, since the opportunities for releasing the music are diversified, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, since the music corresponding to the specific reach effect is released by executing the specific reach effect, the music related to the effect executed before being controlled to the big hit gaming state is released. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, the specific reach effect that is the second suggestion effect is a reach effect with a high expectation level that is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the reach effect including the first suggestion effect such as the normal reach effect. For this reason, since the music corresponding to the specific reach production is released after the specific reach production is executed, it becomes possible to select the music related to the reach production at the time of the big hit, so that the game entertainment is improved. Can be achieved. The specific reach effect that is the second suggestion effect may be an effect that is executed independently of the normal reach effect that is the first suggestion effect, or is executed after the normal reach effect. The reach production may be a reach production that is developed and executed from a normal reach production. Since the specific reach production is an effect that is developed and executed by the normal reach production, the player can go to the specific reach production as well as expecting a big hit in the process of the normal reach production being executed. Since the development of the game is also expected, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, as a specific reach production, a plurality of reach production, for example, “A2 reach”, “A3 reach”, “B1 reach”, “B2 reach”, “C2 reach”, “E1 reach”, and “WA reach” are provided. For example, “music A2”, “music A3”, “music B1”, “music B2”, “music C2”, “music E1”, and “music WA” are provided. For this reason, since the music released according to the kind of specific reach production differs, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the number of songs released when a rengo progresses may differ from the number of songs released when a specific reach effect is executed. For example, when the “C2 reach” is executed at the big hit of the second consecutive home and the big hit gaming state is executed, the number of songs released when the consecutive home count becomes two is “3”. The number of songs released when “C2 reach” is executed and the jackpot gaming state is executed is “1”. As described above, the number of songs to be released differs depending on the conditions for releasing the songs, so that the player can be interested in which of the conditions is established as the condition for releasing the songs. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

(Modification 1)
Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a modification example of selection control of music to be played during a game such as a big hit music will be described as a third modification. In this modification, a music selection control process that enables selection of music to be played during a game according to a player's operation (action) when a predetermined menu screen is displayed will be described. The music selection control process is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

[Menu screen structure]
The menu screen is, for example, various settings that can be selected by the player on the image display device 5 at a specific timing such as a customer waiting demonstration display (abbreviation of customer waiting demonstration display) and the start of a big game state. It is a display screen which presents an item with an option form (menu form) image. The customer waiting demonstration display refers to displaying a predetermined image as a demonstration display other than an image displayed during the game on the image display device 5 in a state where the game is not executed for a predetermined period (a customer waiting state). The menu screen includes a main menu screen and a sub menu screen. The main menu screen is a screen that displays an upper menu image that can display main setting items in a list format. The submenu screen is a screen that displays the detailed items of the setting items that have been selected and determined in response to selection or determination of any of the setting items displayed on the main menu screen.

  On the main menu screen in the menu screen, icon images (hereinafter referred to as icons) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of setting items are displayed side by side in the vertical direction. The plural types of setting items include music selection settings for setting music to be played during a game. On the main menu screen, as the icon image corresponding to the music selection setting, a music image that is an icon image that can specify information related to the music is displayed.

  On the main menu screen, a selectable display in which an icon corresponding to one selectable setting item among a plurality of types of setting items is highlighted (high luminance display) is displayed. When the stick controller 31A operable in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction is tilted forward, the selectable display icon is switched upward, and the stick controller 31A is tilted backward. Accordingly, the icon that can be selected is switched downward. When the push button 31B is operated, the display screen is switched from the main menu screen to a submenu screen corresponding to a setting item corresponding to an icon that is displayed as selectable.

[Composition of music selection screen]
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a control example of music selection control executed when music is selected and determined using a music selection screen displayed as a submenu screen.

  FIG. 19A shows a music selection screen display example that can be displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. 19B shows a circulating image of the music image on the music selection screen. FIG. 19C shows music image scroll speed setting data. FIG. 19D shows music image scroll mode setting data. FIG. 19E shows the scroll mode effect pattern data of the music image.

  When the music selection setting is selected and determined on the main menu screen in accordance with the player's operation, a music selection screen as shown in FIG. 19A is displayed on the image display device 5 as a submenu screen. On the music selection screen, music images corresponding to a plurality of types (for example, six types) of music as shown in FIG. 19B can be displayed as selectable music images 96 or non-selectable music images 97. Music images corresponding to a plurality of types of music can be scroll-displayed in the left direction or the right direction in accordance with the circulation order indicated by the arrows in the figure. The music image is an icon-shaped image in which information about music such as a music name (hereinafter referred to as music information) is shown. In the scroll display of the music image, the music image moves in the left direction or the right direction as shown by the arrow in FIG. 19A in response to the stick controller 31A being operated in the left direction or the right direction. Is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the music image displayed on the music selection screen includes a selectable music image 96 corresponding to the selectable music that can be selected for playback, and a music image for playback. A non-selectable music image 97 corresponding to a non-selectable music that cannot be selected yet is included. The selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 are displayed separately based on the following conditions. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, predetermined music (for example, first music, second music) is initially set as a selectable music, and other music (for example, third music to 14th music) is selected. Initially set as impossible music. Then, every time a specific music addition condition is satisfied, control for adding and increasing selectable music is executed by the effect control CPU 120. Thereby, the unselectable music image 97 can be changed to the selectable music image 96 every time the music adding condition is satisfied.

  The specific music addition condition is, for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, the production control CPU 120 counts the number of times of display of fluctuation) that is an integrated value of the number of times of display of the special symbol that has been executed since the day of power-on (for example, For example, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 19A, on the music selection screen, a selectable music image 96 and a non-selectable music image 97 can be displayed together. Thereby, the interest of the player regarding the effect of reproducing the music can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The selectable music image 96 is displayed as an icon image in a display form in which an image such as music information is indicated by a color image. On the other hand, the non-selectable music image 97 is displayed as an icon image in a display mode in which an image such as music information is displayed as a gray image (monochrome image using gray or the like). In FIG. 19A, in order to distinguish the selectable music image 96 of the color image from the non-selectable music image 97 of the gray image, the non-selectable music image 97 is shown by hatching. In this manner, the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 are displayed in different display modes, so that it is visually determined which music can be selected (reproduced) from among a plurality of types of music. It is easily distinguishable.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, a selection area 98 is provided in the center of the music selection screen as an area in which a music image to be selected can be displayed in a stay (stopped display). On the music selection screen, in the selection area 98, any selectable music image 96 is retained (displayed in a stopped state) in a display mode in which the entire image is displayed. In the music selection screen, the non-selectable music image 97 is not retained (stopped) in the selection area 98.

[Scroll display mode on the music selection screen]
When the stick controller 31A is tilted once in the left direction, the music image is scrolled and displayed in the left direction in accordance with the operation. On the other hand, when the stick controller 31A is tilted once in the right direction, the music image is scrolled and displayed in the right direction according to the operation. In the scroll display in either the left direction or the right direction, the selectable music image 96 displayed in the selection area 98 before the scroll display is displayed in accordance with the circulation order of the music images in accordance with one operation. After the scroll display, a new selectable music image 96 is changed. When such scroll display is performed, the non-selectable music image 97 is scroll-displayed according to the circulation order of the music images, but after being temporarily displayed on the selection area 98 (display so as to remain temporarily). , Display to move.

  As described below, the scroll display according to the operation of the stick controller 31A is performed when the music image in the next circulation order in the circulation order in the scroll direction is the selectable music image 96, and when the music image 97 cannot be selected. It is executed in a different scroll display mode.

  In the scroll display of the music image, the music image 96 in the next circulation order in the circulation order in the scroll display direction of the selectable music image 96 staying displayed in the selection area 98 before the operation can be selected. In some cases, the selectable music image 96 that is displayed in the selected area 98 is changed to be displayed in the selected area 98 after the scrolling display is performed. Is done.

  That is, when the music image in the first circulation order is the selectable music image 96, the selectable music image 96 is newly displayed in the selection area 98 after scroll display. As a specific example, in the case where scroll display is performed in the left direction, the music image corresponding to the first music that has been retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the scroll display is the selectable music image 96, which is shown in FIG. As described above, when the music image corresponding to the second music in the next circulation order of the first music is the selectable music image 96, the selectable music image 96 corresponding to the second music is newly selected after the scroll display. At 98, a stay is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the scroll display, the music image 97 in the next circulation order in the circulation order in the scroll direction of the selectable music image 96 staying displayed in the selection area 98 before the operation is the non-selectable music image 97. In such a case, after the first non-selectable music image 97 in the circulation order is displayed once in the selection area 98 (display that temporarily stops), the next display is performed by scroll display regardless of the player's action. The selectable music image 96 corresponding to the next or subsequent order of the non-selectable music image 97 in the circulation order is newly displayed in the selection area 98, so that the selectable music image displayed in the selection area 98 is retained. 96 is changed.

  That is, when the music image 97 in the first circulation order is the non-selectable music image 97, after the scroll display, the non-selectable music image 97 including the non-selectable music image 97 in the subsequent circulation order is displayed. A display that passes through the selection area 98 while being temporarily displayed on the selection area 98 is displayed, and the selectable music image 96 in the subsequent circulation order is newly displayed in the selection area 98, so that the selection area 98 is displayed. The selectable music image 96 that is staying displayed is changed. As a specific example, in the case of scrolling in the right direction, the music image corresponding to the first music that is retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the scroll display is the selectable music image 96, as shown in FIG. Thus, the music images corresponding to the 14th music, the 13th music,..., The 4th music in the next circulation order of the first music are the non-selectable music images 97, and the next circulation order is the same. When the music image corresponding to the third music is the selectable music image 96, the non-selectable music image 97 corresponding to each of the 14th music, the 13th music,. A display that passes through the selection area 98 while being temporarily displayed on the area 98 (a display that stays temporarily) is displayed, and after the scroll display, a selectable music image 96 corresponding to the third music is newly displayed. It is staying display to 択領 area 98.

  In this way, on the music selection screen, the selectable music image 96 that stays in the selection area 98 by scroll display according to one operation by the player is displayed as the selectable image corresponding to the next order. It can be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (A), in the areas on the left and right sides of the selection area 98 on the music selection screen, Each of the music images in the next circulation order is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which a part of the image is displayed. Thereby, the selectable music image 96 has a case where all the images are stopped and a part of the images are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the non-selectable music image 97 may not display the entire image in a stopped manner but may display a part of the image in a stopped manner. With respect to the non-selectable music image 97, a part of the image is stopped and displayed, so that it is possible to recognize that there is a non-selectable image, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[Scroll display setting on the music selection screen]
The scroll display on the music selection screen is based on the scroll speed setting data of FIG. 19 (C), the scroll mode setting data of FIG. 19 (D), and the scroll mode effect pattern data of FIG. 19 (E). (Production pattern) is set and executed.

  FIG. 19C shows scroll speed setting data used to set the scroll speed when executing scroll display on the music selection screen. As shown in FIG. 19C, when scroll display is executed on the music selection screen, the scroll speed is set as follows.

  A selectable music image 96 and a selectable music image 96, such as between the first music image and the second music image in FIG. 19B and between the second music image and the third music image. In the scroll display between each other, the first speed V1 is set as the scroll speed. Scroll display between the non-selectable music image 97 and the non-selectable music image 97, such as between the thirteenth music image and the fourteenth music image in FIG. Set as scroll speed. In the scroll display between the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97, such as between the first music image and the 14th music image in FIG. 19B, the second speed V2 is the scroll speed. Set as As shown in FIG. 19C, the second speed V2 is higher than the first speed V1.

  As described above, with regard to the scroll display on the music selection screen, the scroll speed differs between selectable music images and between non-selectable music images. Thereby, the effect pattern of the effect using scroll display comes to be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved. Regarding the speed of the scroll display, the second speed V2 between the non-selectable music images is higher than the first speed V1 between the selectable music images. This makes it possible to reduce the period during which the non-selectable music image 97 is displayed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  FIG. 19D shows scroll mode setting data used to set the scroll mode when performing scroll display on the music selection screen. The scroll mode is an effect pattern mode for scroll display. The scroll mode includes a low-speed scroll mode and a high-speed scroll mode.

  As shown in FIG. 19D, when the selection cycle 98 is the reference position and the next cyclic order of scrolling is the selectable music image 96, the low-speed scroll mode is selected. For example, when the first music image that is the selectable music image 96 is displayed in the selection area 98 while scrolling in the left direction, the next music order is the second music image that is the selectable music image 96. In some cases, the slow scroll mode is selected. On the other hand, with the selection area 98 as the reference position, when the next cyclic order of scrolling is the unselectable music image 97, the high speed scroll mode is selected. For example, when the first music image that is the selectable music image 96 is displayed in the selection area 98 while scrolling to the right, the 14th music image whose next circulation order is the non-selectable music image 97 is displayed. When this is the fast scroll mode is selected.

  FIG. 19E shows effect pattern data of scroll display for each scroll mode. In the low-speed scroll mode, the music image is moved at the first speed V1, and the scroll display is executed in an effect pattern in which the selectable music image 96 in the next circulation order is retained and displayed in the selection area 98. For example, when the first music image, which is the selectable music image 96 in the selection area 98, is scrolled to the left from the state where the music image is retained, the music image is moved at the first speed V1 in the low-speed scroll mode. Scroll display is performed in an effect pattern in which the second music image, which is the selectable music image 96 of the next circulation order, is retained and displayed in the selection area 98.

  In the high-speed scroll mode, the music image is moved at the second speed V2, and a skipped display is displayed in which the music image 97 that cannot be selected in the next circulation order is displayed in the selection area 98 while being temporarily displayed. Finally, scroll display is executed in an effect pattern in which the next selectable music image in the next order after the non-selectable image in the next circulation order is retained in the selected area. For example, when the first music image which is the selectable music image 96 in the selection area 98 is scrolled and displayed in the right direction from the state where the music image is retained, the music image is moved at the second speed V2 in the high speed scroll mode. The 14th music image, the 13th music image,..., The 4th music image, which is the non-selectable music image 97 of the next circulation order, are displayed in a skipped manner while being temporarily displayed on the selection area 98, and finally. Then, scroll display is executed in an effect pattern in which the third music image that is the selectable music image 96 is retained and displayed in the selection area. The unselectable music image 97 is displayed once in the selection area 98, so that the player's interest in the production can be increased. In addition, since the music corresponding to the unselectable music image 97 cannot be selected, it is not left displayed, so that the player can misunderstand that the music can be selected.

  Data for displaying the music image shown in FIG. 19 (A), data relating to the circulation order of the music images shown in FIG. 19 (B), scroll speed setting data shown in FIG. 19 (C), and FIG. 19 (D). Each of the scroll mode setting data and the scroll mode effect pattern data shown in FIG. 19E is stored in the effect control ROM, and when the scroll display is executed on the music selection screen, the scroll display of the scroll display is performed. Used for various settings.

[Music selection process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a music selection process executed by the effect control CPU 120. By executing the music selection process described below, the music to be played can be played by the player's operation at a specific timing such as when a customer waiting demonstration display (abbreviation for demonstration display) or at the start of a big hit gaming state. Selectable. This makes it possible to select and determine the music to be played during the game according to the player's intention (preference).

  When the music selection process is executed during the customer-waiting demonstration display, the music that has been selected and played is played back during the variation display of the effect design. When the music selection process is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, the music selected and determined is reproduced, for example, during the big hit gaming state. Below, the example which performs a music selection process at the time of the start of a jackpot game state is demonstrated.

  As described above, in the state in which the music selection setting item (not shown) is selected and determined on the main menu screen and the music selection screen shown in FIG. Depending on the operation of the stick controller 31A and the operation of the push button 31B, the selection of the music to be played during the game can be determined.

  Specifically, in a state where the music selection screen is displayed, the displayed music image is scrolled in the left direction or the right direction based on the player tilting the stick controller 31A leftward or rightward. As a result, a selection switching operation for switching music images staying and displayed in the selection area 98 is possible. Further, in response to pressing the push button 31B, a determination operation for determining the music to be played during the game as the music corresponding to the music image staying and displayed in the selection area 98 is possible.

  When the music selection process is executed at the time of the customer waiting demonstration display, it is executed for a predetermined period during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display in the effect control process. Further, when the music selection process is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, it is executed over a predetermined period during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration display in the effect control process. Note that the music selection process may be executed not only at the time of the customer waiting demonstration display and at the start of the big hit gaming state, but also at other timings such as at the start of the probability change state or at the start of the short time state.

In the following, an example in which the music selection process is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state will be described.
In the music selection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the music selection flag is set in order to confirm whether or not the music selection screen is being displayed (S720). . The music selection flag is a flag for determining whether or not the music selection screen (FIG. 19A) is displayed, and when the music selection setting item is selected and determined on the main menu screen. It is set in a main menu display process that is executed separately from the music selection process, and is cleared in S730 to be described later. For example, the production control CPU 120 determines that the music selection screen is displayed if the music selection flag is set, and determines that the music selection screen is not displayed if it is not set.

  When the music selection flag is not set (S720; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the music selection process. On the other hand, when the music selection flag is set (S720; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a selection switching operation has been performed by the stick controller 31A (S721). Specifically, in S721, the presence / absence of the selection switching operation is determined based on the detection signal from the sensor.

  When there is no selection switching operation (S721; No), the production control CPU 120 executes a process of S727 described later. On the other hand, when there is a selection switching operation (S721; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the next order of the circulation order of the music image in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display) according to the selection switching operation. It is determined whether or not the music image 96 is selectable (S722).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the music image staying displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image, and the stick controller 31A is tilted once in the right direction, the scroll left is performed. It is determined whether or not the second music image in the circulation order next to the first music image is the selectable music image 96 in the displayed circulation order. As shown in FIG. 19B, when the second music image is the selectable music image 96 (S722; Yes), the process of S725 described later is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the music image staying displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image, and the stick controller 31A is tilted once in the right direction, the right direction scrolling is performed. It is determined whether or not the 14th music image in the circulation order next to the first music image is the selectable music image 96 in the displayed circulation order. As shown in FIG. 19B, when the fourteenth music image is the non-selectable music image 97 (S722; No), the process of S723 described later is executed.

  If it is determined in S722 that the next order is not the selectable music image 96, the first selectable music image 96 after the next order of the circulation order of the music images in scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display). Is determined as the next stay display image (S723). Then, scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S723 to the selection area 98 in the direction in which the selection switching operation is performed is executed in the high speed mode (S724).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the music image staying displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller 31A is tilted once in the right direction, the scrolling to the left is performed. As shown in FIG. 19B in the displayed circulation order, the music image in the circulation order next to the first music image is the fourteenth music image as the unselectable music image 97. In this case, since the first selectable music image 96 after the next order of the 14th music image is the third music image, the third music image is determined as the next staying display image (S723). Then, scroll display for moving the third music image to the selection area 98 in the right direction is executed in the high speed mode (S724). As a result, right-direction scroll display in the high-speed mode is executed, and in the selection area 98, these music images are temporarily displayed in the order of the 14th music image, the 13th music image,. After the moving skip display, the third music image is finally displayed in a staying manner.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S722 that the next order is the selectable music image 96, the music image in the next order in the circulation order of the music images in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display) is displayed next time. The image is determined (S725). Then, scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S725 to the selection area 98 in the direction in which the selection switching operation is performed is executed in the low speed mode (S726).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the music image staying displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image, and the stick controller 31A is tilted once in the left direction, the left scroll is performed. As shown in FIG. 19B in the circulation order of the display, the music image in the circulation order next to the first music image is the second music image as the selectable music image 96. In that case, the second music image which is the selectable music image 96 in the next order of the first music image is determined as the next staying display image (S725). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S725 to the left to the selection area 98 is executed in the low speed mode (S726). As a result, right-direction scroll display in the low speed mode is executed, and the second music image is retained and displayed in the selection area 98.

  After execution of S724, after execution of S726, or when it is determined in S721 that there has been no selection switching operation, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there has been a determination operation for determining the selected music piece (S727). Specifically, in S727, the presence / absence of the determination operation by the push button 31B is determined based on the detection signal from the sensor.

  When there is no determination operation (S727; No), the production control CPU 120 ends the music selection process. On the other hand, when there is a determination operation (S727; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the music that is staying displayed in the selection area 98 to be played during the game (the music that is played during the big hit gaming state). (S728). For example, when the determination operation is performed while the first music image is retained and displayed in the selection area 98, the music to be played during the game is determined as the first music corresponding to the first music image.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines (S728) the music that is retained and displayed in the selection area 98 to be played during the game (the music that is played during the big hit gaming state), and then returns to the main menu screen from the music selection screen. A display is made (S729). Then, the music selection flag is cleared (S730), and the music selection process is terminated. Thus, when the music to be played during the game is determined on the music selection screen, the display of the music selection screen is terminated and the main menu screen is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the music selection flag is not cleared until the determination operation is performed. However, a predetermined period after the music selection flag is set or after the selection operation is last performed. May be determined as the music corresponding to the music image staying and displayed in the selection area 98 when the predetermined period has elapsed, the music selection screen may be switched to the menu screen, and the music selection flag may be cleared. In addition, the determination operation returns to the menu screen from the music selection screen. However, a “return” button is provided on the music selection screen, the “return” button is selected, and the push button 31B is pressed. The music selection flag may be cleared and the menu screen may be returned.

The pachinko gaming machine of the aspect according to Modification 1 is
(11) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game,
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player (for example, an effect control board 12 for displaying items corresponding to a plurality of types of music as shown in FIG. 18);
A selection effect means (such as an effect control board 12 for changing an item selected by a selection operation as shown in FIG. 18) capable of executing a selection effect for selecting any one of the plurality of items;
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect corresponding to the item selected by the selected effect means (effect control board 12 for outputting music or video corresponding to the selected item as shown in FIG. 18). And
The display means can display an item corresponding to the first effect even when the first effect of the plurality of types of effects is being executed in the selected effect (for example, FIG. ), The item corresponding to “Song A1” can be displayed as “Return” even when the item corresponding to Song A is being executed),
The production execution means
When the item corresponding to the second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 18 (h)). As shown, when an item corresponding to “Song B1” different from “Song A1” is selected, “Song B1” is reproduced from the beginning),
When the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again in the state where the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect being executed is taken over (for example, FIG. 18 ( As shown in g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, “music A1” is played as it is).

  According to such a configuration, even when the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(12) In the gaming machine of (11) above,
It further includes state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player,
The selection effect means can execute at least the selection effect during the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a selection effect for selecting an item can be executed during the big hit state).

  According to such a configuration, even if the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the advantageous state.

(13) In the gaming machine of (12) above,
The selection effect is a first selection effect executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a round executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the big hit. A selection effect at the start) and a second selection effect executed based on the player's operation after the first selection effect (for example, as shown in FIG. A selection effect or the like executed based on the operation).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effects in the advantageous state, the selection effects can be executed according to the player's preference.

(14) In the gaming machine of (13) above,
The period in which the second selection effect can be performed is longer than the first selection effect (as shown in FIG. 18, the first selection effect at the start of the round is from the start of the first round to the end of the second round. The second selection effect at the start of the third round is set from the start of the third round to the final round, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with various types of players by lengthening the executable period of the second selection effect executed based on the player's operation.

(15) In the gaming machine of (13) or (14) above,
The production execution means
As the plurality of types of effects, music can be reproduced (such as music can be reproduced as shown in FIG. 18),
In the first selection effect, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played is changed in accordance with the change of the item (for example, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B). In addition, in the selection effect at the start of the round, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played is changed in accordance with the change of the item),
In the second selection effect, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played is not changed (for example, 3 as shown in FIGS. 18 (e) and 18 (f)). In the selection effect at the start of the round, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, the reproduced music does not change).

  According to such a structure, since music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(16) In the gaming machine of any of (13) to (15) above,
In the second selection effect, the display means displays an item corresponding to the currently executed effect in a different mode from the display of the item when the first selection effect is being executed (for example, FIG. As shown in 18 (e), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music is displayed as “return” different from the image of the selection effect at the start of the round, etc.) .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily indicate to the player which effect is currently being performed.

(17) In the gaming machine of any of (13) to (16) above,
Hold storage means (for example, the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100) that stores information related to the variable display as hold information (for example, hold storage);
Judgment means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can determine whether or not the advantageous state is controlled after execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information, before executing the variable display corresponding to the hold information. When,
In the advantageous state, when the holding information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the holding storage unit based on the determination result of the determining unit, the advantageous state is controlled. In addition, a notification effect means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a reserved continuous effect or the like) to be notified in advance,
The notification production means is
The notification effect can be executed at any one of a plurality of timings during the advantageous state (for example, the holding continuous effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the round),
As one timing among the plurality of timings, the notification effect can be executed at a timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items in the first selection effect (for example, a plurality of timings). As one of the timings, it is possible to execute the hold continuous effect at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be surprised in the first selection effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In the second selection effect, the notification effect may be executed at the timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items.

(18) In the gaming machine of any of (15) to (17) above,
The production execution means reproduces a specific part that is a part of the selected music at the time of the selection production and is different from the head of the music (for example, reproduces a chorus part, etc.)
The display means can select a selectable image (for example, the selectable music image 96 of FIG. 19) that can specify a selectable music (for example, the first to third music in FIG. 19), and still cannot be selected. Can be displayed together with a non-selectable image (for example, non-selectable music image 97 of FIG. 19) that can specify a specific music (for example, the fourth to the 14th music in FIG. 19) (for example, FIG. 19 (A) and the like.

(Modification 2)
Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a modified example in which the music selection screen displayed during the big hit is different from the above embodiment will be described as a modified example 2. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating another example of the music selection screen. As shown in FIG. 21, in another example of the music selection screen displayed on the image display device 5, a selection image display area 182 is formed on the left side, and the selection image is displayed in the selection image display area 182. . In the selected image display area 182 in the modified example 2, a part of the plurality of selected images is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 21, selection of “music A1”, “music A2”, “music A3”, and “music A4” is selected. The image, the lower part of the selected image of “Song WA”, and the upper part of the selected image of “Song A5” are displayed. In the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 22, "Song A1""SongA2""SongA3""SongA4""SongA5""SongA6""SongA7""SongB1""SongB2". The selected images of “Song B3”, “Song C1”, “Song C2”, “Song D1”, “Song D2”, “Song E1”, and “Song WA” can be displayed. Is displayed on the image display device 5. An image that is not displayed on the image display device 5 can be displayed on the image display device 5 by performing a vertical scroll display that scrolls the selected image displayed in the selected image display area 182 in the vertical direction.

  In addition, music that has not been released is scrolled with “??” displayed on the selected image. For example, when only “Song A1”, “Song A2”, “Song A3”, “Song A4”, “Song A5”, “Song A6”, and “Song A7” are released at the first hit, other “Songs B1”, “ The selection screen corresponding to the music B2, the music B3, the music C1, the music C2, the music D1, the music D2, the music E1, and the music WA may be displayed as “??”. .

  In this modification, not all the selected images corresponding to the released music are displayed on the music selection screen, but a part thereof is displayed. For this reason, since the selected image can be displayed in a large size, the selected image as a sample when the player selects a song can be displayed in an easily understandable manner to the player. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(Modification 3)
In the modification 3, compared with the said embodiment, the effect aspect when a big hit game state is performed differs a part. In the above embodiment, the music selection screen is always displayed when the big hit gaming state is executed. On the other hand, in the modified example 3, when the big hit gaming state is executed without passing through “WA reach”, the music selection screen is displayed, and “WA reach” is executed and the big hit gaming state is executed. In this case, without displaying the music selection screen, the video and the performance corresponding to the music WA output by “WA reach” are taken over and output. In addition, when the WA reach is executed and the jackpot gaming state is executed, it is considered that a specific condition for releasing the “music WA” is satisfied, and the “music WA” can be selected in the jackpot gaming state. . For this reason, when WA reach was executed and controlled to an advantageous state, the song “Song WA” corresponding to “WA reach” was played during the big hit gaming state after “WA reach” ended. In spite of this, it is possible to suppress the situation where the “music WA” that was playing at the previous big hit at the time of the next big hit cannot be selected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest. Also, when “WA Reach” is executed and the jackpot gaming state is executed, when the first round starts, the music selection screen is not displayed on the image display device 5, and the video corresponding to “Music WA” is displayed. And a performance may be output. In this way, by having a pattern in which the music selection screen is not displayed when the big hit gaming state is started, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described embodiment and other modifications, when “WA”, which is a jackpot fixed reach, is executed, if “WA reach” is executed and a jackpot gaming state is executed, a music selection screen is displayed. The video and the performance corresponding to the music piece WA that has been output in “WA reach” are output without being displayed, but reach other than the big hit fixed reach, for example, “A2 reach” “A3” shown in FIG. When the “reach”, “B1 reach”, “B2 reach”, “C2 reach”, and “E1 reach” are executed, the music corresponding to the music WA output by the “WA reach” without displaying the music selection screen and An effect that the performance is taken over and output may be executed.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, when there is a newly released music, the selection start music is set from among the newly released music, but the selection start music may be set from music other than the new released music. Good. For example, even when the number of consecutive resorts such as two consecutive resorts or three consecutive resorts has increased, the player selects the same piece of music continuously several times during the past big hit gaming state in the consecutive resorts. In some cases, the music may be the selection start music. In this case, it is time-consuming for the player to select a favorite piece of music each time by assuming that the piece of music that the player has continuously selected a plurality of times (for example, twice) is a favorite piece of the player. Since it can be omitted, control according to the player's preference is executed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, when the player has selected a plurality of songs multiple times during the past jackpot gaming state in the Renso, the song with the largest number of selections may be the selection start song, or the last selected song It is good also as a selection start music. The player may select a plurality of pieces of music, or may not be continuous. Alternatively, the music that has been output most frequently during the past jackpot gaming state in the Renso may be selected as the selection start music. In this case, in the initial music determination process and the final music determination process, music that is determined without the player selecting a music piece during the music change period is not counted as the number of times that it was output during the past jackpot gaming state. It may be.

(Modification 5)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the selection image corresponding to the music which is not released is displayed as "???", you may make it not display the selection image corresponding to the music which is not released. By not displaying the selected image corresponding to the music that has not been released, the number of selected images displayed in the image display area can be reduced, and the screen can be easily viewed. In addition, when there are cases where the selected image is scroll-displayed and not all of the selected image is displayed, the selection image is displayed frequently, so that the music can be quickly selected.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, the initial music can be determined only once. However, if it is within the time limit (for example, within the music change period), the initial music is selected again so that the initial music can be determined a plurality of times. Also good. Further, although the final music can be determined only once, the final music may be determined a plurality of times by reselecting the final music. When reselecting the initial music and the final music, the music selection screen shown in FIG. 17 may be displayed on the image display device 5, or another music selection screen dedicated for reselecting the initial music and the final music may be displayed as an image. You may make it display on the display apparatus 5. FIG. In addition, the selection start music at this time may be the same as in the above embodiment, or the music that was output before reselecting the initial music and the final music may be output as it is.

(Modification 7)
Further, in the above embodiment, there are newly released songs up to 5 consecutive houses, but there may be newly released songs when the number of consecutive houses is larger than 6 consecutive houses. In addition, a new released song is set every time the number of consecutive resorts increases by 1 until the fifth consecutive resort, but there may be no newly released songs at a predetermined number of consecutive resorts. For example, there may be a newly released music on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th consecutive resorts and no new released music on the 2nd and 4th consecutive resorts. Even when there is no newly released music, if a specific reach effect is executed, the corresponding music may be released.

(Modification 8)
Moreover, what is necessary is just to perform suitably alerting | reporting whether a big hit is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit. For example, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are probable big hits when odd numbers are aligned and non-probable big hits when even numbers are aligned. May be notified. In addition, the display of the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R cannot be determined whether it is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit. You may make it alert | report whether it is. In this case, for example, when a predetermined notification change is made in stages during the big hit gaming state and the change of notification becomes the probability change big hit notification mode, it is a probable big hit notification, and when it does not become the probability change big hit notification mode A non-probable big hit may be made. As a mode of notification change, for example, the color of the game effect lamp 9 gradually changes, for example, “white” → “yellow” → “green” → “red” → “rainbow” and reaches “rainbow” You may make it the aspect of time be the aspect of probability change big hit notification. Here, the color of the game effect lamp 9 may change at an appropriate timing. For example, it may be changed when the round progresses, or may be changed when a so-called over-winning in which a predetermined number of game balls or more are won in the big winning opening is generated.

(Modification 9)
In the above-described embodiment, the expectation degree of jackpot is not different in the reach effect of Super B of a specific reach effect, but the expectation degree of jackpot may be different depending on the type of reach effect. For example, the expected degree of jackpot may be “A2 reach” <“A3 reach” <“B1 reach” <“B2 reach” <“C2 reach” <“E1 reach” <“WA reach”. Further, even when the super-B reach effect of a specific reach effect is executed and the jackpot gaming state is executed, the music may be released or not released. In addition, according to the jackpot expectation for each reach effect, the release rate of the corresponding music may be different. For example, when a reach effect with a high jackpot expectation is executed and a jackpot gaming state is executed The ratio of releasing the music may be lower than when the reach effect with a low degree of big hit expectation is executed and the big hit gaming state is executed, or may be higher.

(Modification 10)
In the above embodiment, the super reach effect is executed regardless of whether the change pattern is a change pattern in which the super reach effect of Super A is executed or a change pattern in which the super reach effect of Super B is executed. If it is the variation pattern to be performed, the effect control CPU 120 secures the effect time of the special aspect super reach effect and can execute it. However, in the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, different variation patterns are prepared depending on whether or not to execute the special aspect super reach effect and the effect time when executing the special aspect super reach effect. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the specified effect time and the specified effect time only when the execution of the special aspect super reach effect is specified according to the change pattern specification command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. The special aspect super reach production may be executed as described above. By adopting such an aspect, the process for determining whether or not to execute the special aspect super reach effect by the effect control CPU 120 and the effect time in executing the special aspect super reach effect is omitted. The processing load can be suppressed.

(Modification 11)
The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result of a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is derived and displayed This is a gaming machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment has a feature that hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software that performs predetermined processing. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part may be provided.

  Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and when a prize is generated, Any of a plurality of types of gaming value may be paid out.

  As an effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, a notice effect, a meter effect, or the like in the meter change notification mode in the above embodiment may be included.

(Modification 12)
In the above embodiment, the advantageous state is a jackpot gaming state, but the advantageous state may be another aspect. For example, a small hit state that is more advantageous than the normal state but disadvantageous than the big hit may be provided, and the advantageous state may be the small hit state. Further, the advantageous state is not based on determination using a random number, but may be generated by winning a predetermined winning opening. When the gaming machine is a slot machine, the advantageous state may be a bonus game, a replay time (RT), or an assist replay time (ART).

(Modification 13)
In addition, the number of consecutive resorts is an advantage that the gaming machine has a plurality of advantageous states and has a high advantage during the transition to a low advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as “low advantageous gaming state”). It may be the number of times of transition to a state (hereinafter referred to as “high advantage gaming state”). For example, in a gaming machine in which a probabilistic big hit is provided as a high-advantage gaming state and a non-probable big hit is provided as a low-advantage gaming state, the number of probable big hits that occurred while the non-probable variable big hit does not occur It is good. In addition, when the gaming machine is a slot machine, a so-called big bonus is provided as a high-advantage gaming state, and a so-called regular bonus is provided as a low-advantage gaming state, while the regular bonus is not generated. The number of generated big bonuses may be the number of consecutive resorts. Moreover, you may make it make the advantageous state which generate | occur | produces during a predetermined | prescribed game area be the number of consecutive resorts. For example, after an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, a short-time gaming state, a bonus game, etc. ends and shifts to a normal state, it shifts to an advantageous state during a variable game such as 20 times or 100 times The number of times played may be included in the number of consecutive resorts.

(Modification 14)
In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the predetermined effect such as the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the game effect lamp, Various rendering operations including the lighting operation in the decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but based on the occurrence of winning balls enclosing gaming balls The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

(Modification 15)
The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

(Modification 16)
The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(Modification 17)
In the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different such as B = 100%: 0%.

(Modification 18)
In the embodiment described above, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, variable display is limited to such a mode. I can't. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

(Modification 19)
In the above embodiment, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or by changing the update range of the random numbers.

(Modification 20)
In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. In this example, the random number determination process is executed, and the presentation control board 12 receives the judgment result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received judgment result. The execution mode of the reading preview effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

(Modification 21)
In the above embodiment, it is assumed that an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated on the side of the effect control board 12 when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.

  The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples described later, even if there is a change or addition within a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Moreover, it is good also as combining all or one part structure arbitrarily among the structure shown to embodiment mentioned above and each modification, and the structure shown to the below-mentioned embodiment and each modification.

  In addition, it should be thought that the above-described embodiment and the later-described embodiment disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the above description and the descriptions below, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) provided with operating means that can be operated by the player, and in a predetermined situation, the player's operation (for example, push 1 item can be selected from a plurality of types of items (for example, one song can be selected by a player from a plurality of types of music) by the operation of the button 31B or the stick controller 31A). When a predetermined condition is established as an item that can be selected by the player (for example, in the case of a big hit gaming state) Items that can be newly selected (for example, when the number of consecutive resorts increases) (for example, when the second consecutive resort, three songs of “song B1”, “song B2”, and “song B3” are newly released) And said place Items that can be selected in advance even if the conditions are not satisfied (for example, “song A1”, “song A2”, “song A3”, “song A4”, “song A5” in advance, even if they are not double villas) A specific reach effect such as “C2 reach” is executed, such as “Song A6” and “Song A7” are released. Even if a big hit game state is executed), the items that can be selected by the player can be newly increased (for example, “C2 reach” is executed at the second consecutive resort and the big hit game is executed). When the state is executed, in addition to the three songs “music B1”, “music B2”, and “music B3”, the music of “music C2” corresponding to “C2 reach” is newly released) In addition, precautions regarding prevention of immersive games Attention means capable of starting (for example, a production control microcomputer 90100 or the like for displaying an anti-slip image 90131) is provided, and the alert means is at least in a non-game state (for example, a customer waiting demo state). When the advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state) is completed (for example, the ending period), it is possible to execute an alert regarding prevention of stagnation (for example, displaying a stagnation prevention image 90131). Yes, alerts regarding the prevention of encroachment are executed in a different manner between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state (for example, in the customer waiting demo state, an effect is produced as shown in FIG. 36 (h)). A large anti-slip image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the display device 909, and the In the dating period, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the anti-slip image 90136 is displayed smaller in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909. As shown in FIG. In the case of the ending period, the display period of the anti-slipping image is shorter, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of conditions for increasing the items that can be selected, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

  In addition, when the advantageous state (big hit state) in which the item that can be selected by the player has been newly increased ends, the alert for preventing the sinking is not executed, and the item that can be selected by the player does not increase. Only when the advantageous state (big hit state) is finished, the alert for prevention of sinking may be executed. In this way, when the number of items that can be selected by the player is newly increased and the gaming interest is improved, the alert for preventing the intrusion is not performed when the advantageous state (big hit state) ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to arousing attention related to prevention of excessive entrapment, and it is possible to appropriately execute alerting relating to prevention of entrainment.

  In addition, as an example of the form of the gaming machine that can improve the gaming interests and that can suitably execute the alert regarding the prevention of the encroachment, in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player A controllable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901) that can execute a warning for prevention of inversion to a game (for example, an effect control microcomputer 90100 for displaying an anti-inversion image 90131) The alerting means is capable of executing alerts related to prevention of entrapment at least in a non-game state (for example, a customer waiting demo state) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, an ending period). (For example, displaying the anti-slip image 90131), A warning regarding prevention of encroachment is executed in different modes depending on the skill state and when the advantageous state ends (for example, in the customer waiting demonstration state, as shown in FIG. 36 (h), the effect display device 909 The anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and during the ending period, the anti-sagging image 90136 is displayed at the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909 as shown in FIG. 39B. In addition, there is a gaming machine in which the display period of the anti-overlapping image is shorter in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Below, an example of the form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 23 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 viewed from the front. FIG. 24 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 901 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 907. The pachinko gaming machine 901 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 openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 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) installed to be openable and closable 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. And the board 906). In the pachinko gaming machine 901, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 903 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 902. Under the hitting ball supply tray 903, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 903, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 905 for emitting the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 906 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 907 is formed on the front surface of the game board 906 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 904 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray body, for example, A stick controller 90122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 90122 has a predetermined operation finger, 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 90122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 90125 (see FIG. 25) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 90121 (FIG. 25) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 90125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 90122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 25) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 90122. The stick controller 90122 incorporates a vibrator motor 90126 (see FIG. 25) for causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 903 is, for example, a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 90122). A possible push button 90120 is provided. The push button 90120 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 90124 (see FIG. 25) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 90120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 90120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 23, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 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 90120 and the stick controller 90122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate, while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example. In addition, as an operation means, you may provide other operation means, such as a lever switch, a cross key switch, and a jog dial.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 907, an effect display device 909 is provided as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 909 in the game area 907, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 908a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 908b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying numbers and characters in a variable manner. The effect display device 909 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display variation display in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  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 908a and the second special symbol indicator 908b 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 908a and 908b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 909 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display device 908a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 909 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display device 908b performs the first display. 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 909 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has a first start winning opening 9013). Or after passing through the second start winning opening 9014 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored memory is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed) The display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. 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).

  When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, or the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 909 also displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. Thus, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value advantageous for the player (advantageous value) is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 909, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are continuously provided for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are synchronously displayed in the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 909 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. It is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 909 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 9013 is provided below the effect display device 909. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back of the game board 906 and detected by the first start opening switch 9013a.

  A variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning port 9014 capable of winning a game ball is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 9013. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 9014 is guided to the back of the game board 906 and detected by the second start opening switch 9014a. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by a solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 9014 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning port 9014 than the first starting winning port 9013. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 9014. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 9013 than the second starting winning port 9014. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 9013 and the second start winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the second reserved storage number. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 9018b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, further above the second special symbol storage memory display 9018b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 9018a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 9018a 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 908a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 905 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 907. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 907 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends the game area 907. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 9013 and is detected by the first start port switch 9013a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 908a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol change corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 9013. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 9014 and is detected by the second start port switch 9014a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 908b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 9014. 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.

  The effect display device 909 is used for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect display device 909 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 909, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number). , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined hold storage display unit, the hold storage number can be specified as the hold storage display by, for example, the number of display of the predetermined image, by displaying the hold storage image (one hold storage image corresponding to each hold storage information, Is specified). In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In each of the first special symbol on-hold storage display 9018a, the second special symbol on-hold storage display 9018b, and the effect display device 909, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of on-hold storage are on hold display or on hold. Called memory display.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 9021 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 9023.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 909, there is provided a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 9010 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 9010 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the display change of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 9032, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol storage memory display 9041 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the LED to be lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, an accessory 9012 is provided above the effect display device 909. The accessory 9012 is located between the game board 906 and the effect display device 909 and can be displaced by an accessory motor 9017. The accessory 9012 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and moves to a position that can be visually recognized by the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 909).

  At the bottom of the game board 906, there is an out port 9026 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 9027 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper and lower left and outer sides of the game area 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 901 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 24, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball device 9020 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit game state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) as the special game state. The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to (which is an abbreviation of a probability variation state and is also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In this embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-short-time state in association with the probability variation state. There is.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start prize is likely to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. In addition, among the “big hits”, the type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the short-time state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit game state but does not shift to the probable change state is called “normal big hit”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of entering the variable winning ball device 9015 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened in association with the probability changing state or the short time state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that makes it easy (higher approach, higher frequency) to win the variable winning ball apparatus 9015. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support support control, normal symbol variation control (ordinary symbol shortening control), normal symbol variation control (ordinary symbol shortening control), which shortens the variation time of normal symbols (the time from the start of variation display to the time of derivation and display of display results). The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 9014 is increased. As a result, the game ball becomes easier to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 908a and 908b and the effect display device 909 are easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 9014 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency at which the second starting condition is satisfied and / or the frequency of execution of the second special symbol variation display is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 9014 is increased by the electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. In addition, such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball device 9015 by supporting the winning by the variable winning ball device 9015, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, the term “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating combinations of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “highly accurate high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 24, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. Note that the normal big hit may be controlled so as to be a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (a low probability low base state).

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until. Note that the probable big hit may not be terminated until the condition that the next big hit will occur is satisfied.

  FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 25 also shows a payout control board 9037 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 90560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. A game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 9055 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 9057 included. The game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 9054 and a RAM 9055 are incorporated. The game control microcomputer 90560 further includes a random number circuit 90503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 9055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 9055 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  Note that in the game control microcomputer 90560, the CPU 9056 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) is hereinafter executed (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 9031.

  The random number circuit 90503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 90503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90503.

  An input driver circuit 9058 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 to the game control microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. An output circuit 9059 for driving a solenoid 9016 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 9015 and a solenoid 9021 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 9020 for forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 90560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 9031.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, which displays special symbols in a variable manner, a normal symbol display 9010, which displays normal symbols in a variable manner, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control is performed on the display 9018a, the second special symbol storage memory display 9018b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 9041.

  The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 90100, a ROM 90102, a RAM 90103, a VDP 90109, an I / O port unit 90105, and the like. The ROM 90102 stores an effect control program such as display control, data, and the like. The RAM 90103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 90102 and the RAM 90103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 90100. The VDP 90109 controls display of the effect display device 909 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  The effect control microcomputer 90100 provides an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 90560 via the relay board 9077 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. And display control of the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 9035, and from the speaker 9027 via the audio output board 9070. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output. Since the effect control CPU 90101 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 90102 in the effect control microcomputer 90100, the effect control microcomputer 90100 (or effect control CPU 90101) executes (or below). Specifically, the processing means that the effect control CPU 90101 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the effect control board 9080.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 90101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 90125 of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 90121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. Enter through. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 90120 has been detected from the push sensor 90124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 receives 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 90122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 90123 and is input to the I / O port unit 90105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 90105, thereby causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the accessory 9090 by driving the accessory motor 9017 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 26, the type of random number, update range, usage, and addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R ′), the big hit type is any one of them based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random “1”). The jackpot type is determined. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1 ′). Therefore, the random 1 ′ is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  The variation pattern is first determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′) and included in the variation pattern type determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3 ′). Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the non-time-short state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not reduced. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shortened compared to when not in the hold number reduction control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054 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 (non-probability change) big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change big hit determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 27A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 27A in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). By adding a unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as a jackpot judgment value or second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability variation) is set than the probability variation jackpot judgment table. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 90503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R ′). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in (1), it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot). Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 27A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 27B and 27C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 9054. FIG. 27 (B) shows a case where a big hit type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball having won a first start winning opening 9013 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 27 (C) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 9014 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIGS. 27B and 27C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1 ′), the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability variable jackpot”, and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 27 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 ′ values, and judgment values corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability jackpot” (jackpot type Judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 27 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 ′ values, which are judgment values corresponding to the “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (the jackpot type). Judgment value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 9056 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value for which the random 1 ′ value matches as the jackpot type, and also uses the jackpot symbol for which the random 1 ′ value matches as the jackpot symbol. To decide. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 27B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 27C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 27C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 27B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560. As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 90560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 90100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 28 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol displayed in a variation on the effect display device 909 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that 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 CPU 90101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 909 controls the effect display device 909 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols. Command 9000 (H) is a command for designating initialization (designation for displaying an initial screen when power is turned on) transmitted when power supply relating to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is a command for designating restoration of a power failure (designation of displaying a power failure restoration screen) transmitted when power supply relating to the gaming machine is resumed. The command 9F00 (H) is a command for designating a demonstration waiting for a customer (designating that a customer waiting demo state is set). After receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control microcomputer 90100 determines that the player is not playing a game (waiting for customers) after a predetermined period of time, and displays a demonstration screen. . When a power failure is restored while the game is in progress, such as during fluctuation display or in a big hit game state, the game is restored in a state corresponding to the progress of the game at the time of the power failure.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

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

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a combined pending storage number designation command indicating the combined pending storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is issued at the time of starting winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014 (for example, when a start opening switch passing process described later is executed). And sent to the production control microcomputer 90100. In addition, the combined pending storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100 at the time of starting the variable display (for example, when executing the special symbol variable display processing described later). Note that the combined pending storage designation command and the pending storage count subtraction designation command may be used together. For example, a combined reserved memory number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the number of reserved memories after subtraction. Note that the command for specifying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is transmitted instead of the total reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. May be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, etc. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether or not to win a big win at the start winning, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 90100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 90560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 9055.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R ′) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1 ′) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination. The random number for random use (random 2 ′) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3 ′) are stored.

  Based on winning in the first start winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, the CPU 9056 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 90503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning at the first start winning opening 9013, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 9014, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3 ′) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but will be described later in a variation pattern setting process. You may make it extract at (at the time of the change start of a special symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start winning to the first start winning port 9013 or the second start winning port 9014, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command are called. The command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 90103 of the effect control microcomputer 90100, the received symbol designating command, variation type command, first (second) start winning designating command, and total pending memory number designating command are received. A storage area for storing data that can identify received commands is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are configured by data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 9056 of the gaming control microcomputer 90560 in response to the start of power supply to the gaming machine and the reset signal to the gaming control microcomputer 90560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. , The main processing after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first performs necessary initial settings (S901 to S905).

  Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (S906). If the clear switch is not turned on in S906, it is confirmed whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (S907). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. If it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 9056 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not being performed, the CPU 9056 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process according to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 9056 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (S908).

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In S908, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. 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 may be 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, the initialization process (the processes of S9010 to S9013) executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed. To do.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 9056 performs a game state recovery process (in S9041 to S9042) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). For example, data such as a special symbol process flag backed up in the backup RAM, a flag indicating an abnormal state, and a flag indicating a game stop state are read in order to return to the power supply stop state. In this way, when various data that has been backed up is read, game control of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is started from the state when the power supply is stopped using the data. Then, the process proceeds to S9014.

  In step S9014, the CPU 9056 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuit 90503. Then, the CPU 9056 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 90560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) ( S9015).

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 9056 first disables the interrupt (S9016), executes the initial value random number update process (S9018), and the display random number update process (S9018), and again. The interrupt is permitted (S9019). That is, the CPU 9056 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a determination random number for determining a variation pattern type. When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display. In this embodiment, a variation pattern determining random number or the like for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol is used as the display random number.

  In addition, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process described later. This is because it is executed (that is, the same process is also executed in S9024 and S9025 of the timer interrupt process), and thus avoids competing with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of S9017 and S9018, and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the count value Continuity may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of S9017 and S9018.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901, when the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S9020). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 are input via the input driver circuit 9058, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: S9021). .

  Next, the CPU 9056 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010, a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 9041 is executed (S9022). For the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the normal symbol display 9010, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S9032 and S9033. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for jackpot type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S9023). . The CPU 9056 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: S9024, S9025).

  Further, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol process processing (S9026). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S9027). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 9056 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, CPU 9056 performs a process of sending an effect control command to effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control command control process: S9028). Further, the CPU 9056 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S9029).

  Further, the CPU 9056 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (S9030).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 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 (S9031: output processing).

  CPU 9056 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S9032).

  Further, CPU 9056 performs normal symbol display control processing for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of normal symbols in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S9033). Further, the CPU 9056 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 by outputting a drive signal in S9022 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S9034), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S9026). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S90312). Then, any one of S90300 to S90307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 90560, as described above, the RAM 9055 stores on-hold storage data (first on-hold storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 9013. And a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 9014 Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 9013a is turned on, the number of the first reserved storage data is stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and the numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from the random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 9014a is on, the second number of stored second stored data is counted on condition that the second number of stored storage has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “second” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed.

  The processing of S90300 to S90307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S90300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S90301) determines the variation pattern (variation pattern type determination random number and variation pattern determination random number using the variation pattern determination random number) and measures the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S90302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. The special symbol changing process (S90303) is a process of proceeding to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S90304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The pre-opening process for the big winning opening (S90305) is a process for performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S90306), the control for transmitting the presentation control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 90100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S90305). When all the rounds are finished, the process proceeds to the big hit end process (S90307). The big hit end process (S90307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the microcomputer 90100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 90100 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S90701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S90702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (S90703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify received commands in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 90103, etc.) is performed (command analysis processing: S90704). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs effect control process processing (S90705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of effect symbols on the effect display device 909 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S90704, the current control among the processes according to the control state A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1′-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1′-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 90100 for effect control) The random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating '-3 etc.) is executed (S90706). Each of such random numbers SR1′-1 to SR1′-3 is generated by a count of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, It is used as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S90707).

  By performing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits an effect display device 909, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 9027L and 9027R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S90705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 executes the pre-read effect process (S90700) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on the process, any one of S90800 to S90807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 909 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S90700) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, it is possible that a big hit will occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the fluctuation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S90800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 90560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S90801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation processing (S90802) is processing for performing processing for controlling switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S90803) is a process of performing control for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S90804) is a process of performing display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 909 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S90805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S90806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S90807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended in the effect display device 909.

  The effect control CPU 90101 is a process stored in the ROM 90102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 909 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 90101 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. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

[About alerting]
In this embodiment, various alerts are executed to the player. As for alerting, a control for notifying the player of various attentions about the game using the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed. For example, notification for suppressing excessive games is performed as alerting. In this embodiment, images corresponding to various alerts are displayed on the screen of the effect display device 909. Such alerting may be executed not only by displaying an image but also by outputting a sound. Below, an example of the alert display displayed on the effect display apparatus 909 as alert is demonstrated concretely.

[About anti-sunk display]
As the alerting display, there is an anti-intrusion display as a display for preventing the player from being over-infiltrated with the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 or the slot machine. In the anti-slipping display, for example, a character “Pachinko slot is a fun to enjoy moderately. Be careful about sinking.” And an image surrounding the character are displayed. Further, the anti-slipping image is provided with an image surrounding the character but a plurality of types of images having different display areas although the content of the character is the same. Such a stagnation prevention display suppresses or pays attention to the player that he / she is addicted to the game, and suppresses or pays attention to the player's pouring a large sum of money into the game.

[Forgetting prevention display]
As a reminder display, forgetting to remove a card related to forgetting a prepaid card as a game recording medium in which balance information etc. is recorded as information that can specify the value of game value such as a game ball usable for a game There is a forgotten prevention display as a prevention display. In the forgetting prevention display, for example, an image indicating the card ejection is displayed together with the characters “Please be careful about forgetting to remove the prepaid card or theft.”. In addition, not for cards, but for other shapes such as coins as a game recording medium in which balance information is recorded as information that can specify the value of game value such as game balls that can be used for games An alert may be performed.

[Other warning display]
Other reminder indications: “A game under the age of 18 is prohibited by law.” A warning indication that prohibits games under the age of 18; “Injustice is a crime.” A warning display, such as a warning display to suppress fraudulent acts such as “Please beware of scams that pretend to be a strategy” is displayed with characters and images. The other warning display may be other than those shown above. For example, when a movable accessory is provided on the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine 901, the movement of the movable accessory You may be careful not to get injured.

[Display timing]
The warning display as described above is a menu for changing the contents of the effect during the waiting for customer demo state that is transferred when the game has not been executed for a predetermined period of time, and during the ending period when the big hit gaming state ends. It is displayed in each display period such as during the display period of the screen. The alert display is displayed in various display modes depending on the display type and display period. Such a warning display will be described below.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and after the big hit. FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram for explaining various displays including a stagnation prevention display during a customer waiting demo state (hereinafter also simply referred to as a demo). FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c) are diagrams for explaining various types of display including a sinking prevention display during the ending period after the end of the big hit. FIG. 34 (b) shows the display after the end of the first big hit, and FIG. 34 (c) shows the display after the second big hit after the big hit.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, it is determined that the game is not playing, and a demonstration screen is displayed. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 side to the effect control microcomputer 90100 side when the start winning prize does not occur and there is no hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Is done. The demo state ends when a game such as the occurrence of a new start prize is started.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), during the demonstration, the display of three symbols (for example, three numeric symbols such as “375”) that are the final symbols for stopping the loss is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 909. After being displayed for 15 seconds, a function introduction movie as an image for introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is displayed for 39 seconds. After that, as the alert display, other alert display and anti-intrusion display are displayed for 6 seconds. Detailed display contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the pachinko gaming machine 901 is initialized, the display on the screen starts from the three symbol display which is the first screen in the demo state. On the other hand, if there is a power failure recovery that stops and resumes power supply due to a power failure during a customer-waiting demonstration, the production will not be started from the 3 symbols display that is the first screen in the demonstration state, but other alerts will be issued The display on the screen starts from the timing when the display and the anti-sagging display are executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 34B, the ending display is performed during the ending period after the end of the first jackpot. In the ending display, a mode display that is information on the presentation mode after the jackpot is selected while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds is executed. Display of the number of times of probability change (time count) is displayed. In addition, from 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, a prepaid card forgetting prevention display and an anti-retraction display are displayed together with the ending display. Thereafter, an anti-slip display is displayed for 2 seconds along with a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 901 (also referred to as manufacturer information).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the ending display is performed during the ending period after the end of the second big hit. Here, the big hit after the second time is a big hit when the big hit is made again during the 100 fluctuation display (during the probability variation state or during the short time state) after the big hit including the first big hit. In such a second and subsequent big hits, as in the first big hit, the effect mode after the big hit is selected during the big hit while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds as the ending display. A mode display that is information about the number of times, and a probability change count display (time count count display) that is information indicating the number of times of probability change after the jackpot end (time count count) are displayed. However, unlike the first big hit, from the end of the ending display, 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, the anti-overset display is displayed together with the ending display, but the prepaid card forgetting prevention display is not displayed. Thereafter, an anti-slip display is displayed for 2 seconds along with a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  As shown in FIG. 34, since the display period of the anti-settling image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state, an excessively alert display is performed when the big hit ends. Therefore, the alert display can be suitably executed while preventing the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[About power saving mode]
Next, the power saving mode will be described. In this embodiment, when the customer waiting demo state continues for a predetermined time, the power saving mode is executed in which the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the effect display device 909 is kept low to enter the power saving state. The power saving mode transitions after the demo state of 60 seconds in total, which is 15 seconds for the 3 symbol display shown in FIG. 34, 39 seconds for the function introduction movie, and 6 seconds for the alert display and the anti-slip display, is executed 3 times. Is done. In other words, the mode shifts to the power saving mode after 3 minutes from the start of the customer waiting demo state. Further, the power saving mode is terminated on condition that the game is started. For example, the power saving mode ends when a game ball is thrown into the game area 907. Further, the power saving mode ends when the player operates the push button 90120 or the stick controller 90122. Note that when the sensor is provided on the handle, the power saving mode may be terminated by detecting the player's operation by touching the sensor.

  Such a power saving mode can be set ON / OFF by a game shop clerk. The power saving mode is set by, for example, providing a mechanical hard switch on the effect control board 9080 and displaying the setting screen when the hard switch is turned on in a specific mode. That's fine. Here, the specific mode is a state in which the switch can be switched to items 0 to 9 and A to F, for example, a state where the switch is installed in the item F. When the power is turned on with the item F installed, a setting screen for determining whether or not to execute the power saving mode is displayed. After that, if the hard switch is set to any of 0 to 5, the player can adjust the volume (0 is the minimum sound, 5 is the maximum sound), and if it is set to any of 6 to B, the player can adjust the volume. The sound volume is fixed (6 is the minimum sound and B is the maximum sound). The light amount adjustment can be set in any state. In the case of only light amount adjustment, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the menu screen is opened. When C to E are selected, the state is the same as 0.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and the power saving mode. FIG. 35 (a) shows various displays when shifting from the customer waiting demo state to the power saving mode. FIG. 35 (b) shows the display mode of the other alert display and the anti-intrusion display in particular during the customer waiting demo state.

  As shown in Fig. 35 (a), after the demo state is executed three times as a customer waiting demo state, which includes three symbol displays, a function introduction movie, and other warning display and a set-up display, the mode shifts to the power saving mode. Is done. In the power saving mode, the brightness of the liquid crystal backlight of the effect display device 909 decreases, and the screen becomes dark. Therefore, in the power saving mode, the function introduction movie is executed for 39 seconds after the 3 symbols display is executed for 15 seconds on the dark screen. However, during the power saving mode, other warning display and anti-slip display are not displayed after the function introduction movie. In the power saving mode, after the function introduction movie, the display is switched again to the 3 symbol display.

  When the power saving mode is finished, the anti-slip display on the screen displayed first is displayed for 5 seconds. Thereafter, if the symbol variation display due to the start winning is not started, the demo state starts again from the three symbol display.

  Next, the display mode of the other warning display and the anti-overset display will be described with reference to FIG. Other examples of the alert display include the above-described alert display that prohibits the games under the age of 18. Here, for the convenience of explanation, among other types of other alert displays, alert display that prohibits games under the age of 18 is alerted A, alert display to suppress fraud is alerted B, and fraud The alert display for suppressing the action will be described as alert C.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b), display and erasure are executed within 6 seconds as the other alerting display and the inset display. Here, 1F (frame) is used as a display unit. In this embodiment, 1F corresponds to 1/30 second. First, among a plurality of other alert displays, the alert A fades in over a fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) and is displayed over a display period of 142F. Thereafter, the warning A fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

  The alert B is faded in over the fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) from the middle of the fade-in period of the alert A after the non-display period of 6F, and is displayed over the display period of 136F. Thereafter, the alert B fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

  Alert C fades in for 15F (0.5S) during the fade-in period of Alert A and Alert B after the non-display period of 12F, and displays for the display period of 130F Is done. Thereafter, the warning C fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

  The anti-stagnation display fades in for the fade-in period of 10F after the fade-in period of the warning A, the warning B and the warning C after the non-display period of 35F, and is displayed for the display period of 112F. The Thereafter, the anti-sunk display is faded out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F. The fade-in period of the anti-stagnation display is set shorter than the other alert display. In this way, the final anti-sunk display can appear earlier than other alerts, and the display can be sharpened.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (b), the warning A, the warning B, the warning C, and the anti-intrusion display are faded in in order, displayed in the overlapping period, and then faded out at the same timing. It is. It should be noted that the fade-in period for preventing sinking does not overlap with the other fade-in periods for alerting, but they may be fade-in so as to overlap.

  In this manner, the anti-sunk display and the other alert display can be displayed in the same period, and the display timing of each alert display can be made different. According to this, when displaying a plurality of alerts in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once.

  In addition, the anti-reflection display can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the anti-reflection display is faded in and the anti-reflection display is combined with other warning display. After all of the above are complete, fade out at the same timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

[Screen while waiting for customer demonstration]
Next, various displays displayed on the screen of the effect display device 909 will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a screen in the customer waiting demo state. As shown in FIG. 36 (a), at the start of the customer waiting demo state, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 9091 to 9093 are displayed in a manner that results in a shift display at the center of the screen. Such 3 symbol display is displayed over 15 seconds. Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), a function introduction movie as a video introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is displayed over 39 seconds.

  Next, from FIG. 36C to FIG. 36F, three other alerting displays 90130 fade in sequentially from the left. Another alert display 90130 is displayed at the upper center of the screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 36 (g) and (h), a sinking prevention image 90131 for preventing sinking below another warning display 90130 fades in. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (i), the other warning display 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 fade out at the same timing. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (j), the screen is not displayed for a predetermined period after the fade-out.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the anti-entrainment image 90131, which is an alerting display relating to preventing entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting displays 90130, and the display is performed with different display timings of the alerting displays. Is done. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36, an anti-entrainment image 90131, which is an alerting display relating to preventing entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as other alerting displays 90130, and after the other alerting display 90130 is faded in Then, after the slip-in prevention image 90131 is faded in, and all of the other attention-inducing displays 90130 and the anti-skin-in image 90131 are brought together, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

[Menu screen]
The menu screen is, for example, a display screen that presents various setting items that can be selected by the player as an option image (menu format) icon image on the effect display device 909 during the customer waiting demonstration state. The menu screen has a hierarchical structure. When one item is selected from the first screen in which main setting items can be displayed in a list format, detailed settings can be made for each selected item. For example, as main setting items, it is possible to select a character corresponding to an effect at the time of executing the game, adjust the volume / light quantity, select an effect customization, and the like.

  In the menu screen, an item can be selected in the up and down direction and the left and right direction according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 90122 that can be operated in the front and rear direction and the left and right direction, and is selected when the push button 90120 is operated. It was decided to the item that had been. In order to return to the previous screen, the push button 90120 may be operated using the “return” item.

[Screen during menu operation]
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a screen during menu operation. By operating the push button 90120 from the screen in the customer waiting demo state shown in FIGS. 37A and 37B, the menu screen 90132 of FIG. 37C is displayed. The menu screen 90132 displays a plurality of selectable items, but the drawing is omitted. Below the menu screen 90132, an anti-slip image 90131 is displayed.

  Here, the menu screen 90132 has a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, a slip-in prevention image is displayed at any level of the menu screen 90132. Note that the display mode of the anti-slip image may be different for each display layer of the menu screen 90132. In this way, it is possible to display an anti-slipping image in a manner corresponding to the content displayed on the menu screen 90132.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slip image differs depending on the effect state before and after executing the alert. Specifically, the display state of the anti-slipping image is different depending on the character on the menu screen 90132 as an effect state before executing the alert with the anti-slipping image. In addition, as will be described later, the display state of the anti-smoothing image at the time of ending differs depending on the mode of the probability change selected during the big hit game as the effect state after executing the alert by the anti-sloping image Yes.

  When the character selection item is determined by the operation of the stick controller 90122 and the push button 90120 on the menu screen in FIG. 37C, the screen in FIG. 37D is displayed. Here, the default display mode in FIG. 37 (d) is a display mode in which no character is set. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), a screen on which one of a character X and a character Y can be selected as a plurality of types of characters is displayed. Also on the character selection screen, a slip-in prevention image 90131 is displayed. The slip-in prevention image 90131 at this time is the same as the display mode of FIG. Further, the anti-skinning image 90131 is the default display mode. It should be noted that the display mode of the anti-slipping image in FIG. 37 (c) may be different from the display mode of the anti-slipping image in FIG. 37 (d). The different display modes include, for example, those displayed at different positions, those displayed differently at different positions (reduced display compared to one), and the like.

  After FIG. 37 (d), it is assumed that the player operates the push button 90120 and the character X is selected. Thereafter, when the volume / light quantity adjustment screen is selected from various menus, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), an anti-sagging image 90133 is displayed below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. The anti-skinning image 90133 in FIG. 37 (e) is displayed in a different form from the anti-skinning image 90131 shown in FIGS. 37 (c) and 37 (d). Note that the volume and the light amount are determined by operating the push button 90120 after any of small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 90122.

  Further, after FIG. 37D, it is assumed that the player operates the push button 90120 and the character Y is selected. Thereafter, when the volume / light quantity adjustment screen is selected from various menus, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), an anti-sagging image 90134 is displayed below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. The anti-skinning image 90134 of FIG. 37 (f) is displayed in a different manner from the anti-skinning image 90131 shown in FIGS. 37 (c) and (d) and the anti-skinning image 90133 shown in FIG. 37 (e). Note that the volume and the light amount are determined by operating the push button 90120 after any of small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 90122.

  If no character is selected and the default display mode is maintained, a default anti-skinning image 90131 as shown in FIGS. 37C and 37D is displayed for the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. It continues to be displayed below.

  When the menu screen is terminated by the operation of the stick controller 90122 and the operation of the push button 90120 from the states of FIGS. 37 (e) and (f), the screen of FIG. 37 (g) is obtained. In FIG. 37 (g), the anti-slip image 90135 is displayed large at the center of the screen of the effect display device 909. In this way, based on the end of the display of the menu screen 90132, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 90135 is displayed first. Thereafter, if no start prize is generated, the screen of the customer waiting demo state shown in FIG. Note that the anti-slip image shown in FIG. 37 (g) may be different depending on the type of the selected character. Further, the display during the big hit gaming state may be different depending on the type of character.

  Here, if the menu screen is not displayed with the anti-skin prevention display, if the anti-skin prevention display is interrupted by opening the menu screen during the customer waiting demo state, the opportunity to view the anti-skin prevention display is reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the chance of seeing the anti-skinning display can be increased by displaying the anti-sneaking display on any level of the menu screen. Further, when the menu screen is finished, a large anti-skinning display is displayed at the center of the screen, so that the player can be focused on the anti-skinning display.

  At the end of the menu screen, the first anti-skid display that is set at the end in the normal customer waiting demo state is controlled so that the first anti-skin display is displayed at the end of the menu screen. You may make it do.

  Further, a determination means for determining the character selected in the menu screen may be provided. The character information selected on the menu screen is stored in, for example, the RAM 90103, and based on the information, the character for which the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control CPU 90101) is set is determined, and a warning display regarding the prevention of stagnation. What is necessary is just to make it differ.

  Further, the mode of the alert display regarding prevention of slipping in accordance with the player's operation may be different, and the mode of the alert display regarding prevention of slipping in according to the performance state during the game may be different. For example, you may make it change the form of the alert display regarding the prevention of stagnation according to having won the transition lottery to a specific production state, and having become the specific production state concerned. More specifically, in a case where the background changes depending on a predetermined lottery or a predetermined number of games, the warning display mode regarding the prevention of stagnation before and after the background change may be different.

[Screen in power saving mode]
Next, the screen during the power saving mode will be described. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a screen in the power saving mode. After the three symbol display shown in FIG. 38 (a) and the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 38 (b) are executed in the customer waiting demonstration state, the alert display 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 shown in FIG. 38 (c) are displayed. Is displayed. After the demonstration state shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C is executed three times, the power saving mode shown in FIG. 38D is entered.

  During the power saving mode, the brightness of the screen decreases, but the presentation during the customer waiting demonstration state is continued. As shown in FIG. 38 (d), the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 38 (e) is executed after the three symbol display is executed in a state where the brightness of the screen is lowered. During the power saving mode, the warning display 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 are not displayed after that, and after the three symbols display in the state where the screen brightness shown in FIG. The function introduction movie shown in FIG. 38 (g) is executed, and is repeated thereafter.

  When the power saving mode is ended by operating the push button 90120 from the state shown in FIG. 38G during the power saving mode, the screen shifts to the screen shown in FIG. In FIG. 38 (h), the brightness of the screen returns to the original brightness, and the anti-smoothing image 90135 is displayed large at the center of the screen of the effect display device 909. Thereafter, if no start prize is generated, the screen of the customer waiting demo state shown in FIG.

[Screen after the big hit]
Next, the screen after the big hit ends will be described. FIG. 39 shows a screen after the big hit. FIG. 39A shows a screen during a big hit game. During the big hit game, a round game of 15 rounds is executed, and an ending image 90138 indicating a background image of the ending is displayed over the ending period shown in FIG. The ending image 90138 is an ending image in which a character or the like (not shown) is displayed as a background. After the ending image 90138 is faded in, the mode information fades in, and then the probability variation number information (or short time number information) after the big hit fades in. The mode includes an A mode and a B mode, and it is possible to select any mode during the big hit game. Depending on the mode, the performance executed in the probability change state or the time-short state executed after the big hit ends is different.

  In the ending period, apart from the ending image, a prepaid card forgetting prevention image 90137 in which the balance information is stored is displayed at an inconspicuous position in the lower left corner of the screen, and a sinking prevention image 90136 is displayed below the ending image. In the ending period, the ending image, the mode and the probability variation number information are displayed, and then the forgetting prevention image 90137 and the anti-overlapping image 90136 are displayed. Details of the display of the forgetting-to-remember image 90137 and the anti-slip image 90136 will be described with reference to FIGS. The inconspicuous position is a position deviated from the center such as a position on the end side of the center of the screen. In addition, the contents of characters in the anti-slip image 90136 during the ending period are the same as the contents of characters in the anti-slip image 90131 in the customer waiting demo state.

  As shown in FIG. 39C, in the ending period, the prepaid card forget-to-remove prevention image 90137 fades in before the slip-in prevention image 90136. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39D, the anti-slip image 90136 fades in. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), a forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and a slip-in prevention image 90136 are displayed for a predetermined time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), the forgetting-to-forget image 90137 and the anti-slip image 90136 fade out at the same timing.

  39A to 39F, the ending image 90138, the mode information, the probability variation number information (or time reduction number information), the forgetting prevention image 90137, and the anti-slipping image 90136 are faded in in this order, and these images are faded out. After that, the display shown in FIG. In FIG. 39 (g), a manufacturer image 90139 as a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed at the center of the screen, and a sinking prevention image 90131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 90139.

  After the first big hit, as shown in FIG. 39 (h), when the big hit display result is obtained continuously in the probability changing state or the short time state, during the big hit game shown in FIG. 39 (i). Be controlled. In the second consecutive big hit, it is assumed that the B mode is selected during the big hit game. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 39 (j), an ending image 90138 is displayed over the ending period. In the ending image 90138, an ending image (not shown) is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 90138, information on the B mode and information on the number of times of 100 times of change (the number of time reductions) are displayed. However, after the end of the second jackpot game, the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 is not displayed as in the case after the end of the first jackpot game, and only the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed in the lower left of the screen. . It should be noted that both the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-overlapping image 90136 may not be displayed after the end of the second and subsequent big hit games.

  Then, after the display of the ending image 90138 is erased, the display of FIG. 39 (k) is obtained. In FIG. 39 (k), a manufacturer image 90139 is displayed at the center of the screen, and a sinking prevention image 90140 is displayed below the manufacturer image 90139. The anti-skinning image 90140 is displayed in a mode different from the anti-skinning image 90131 shown in FIG. Such a difference in the display mode of the anti-slip image is due to the type of mode selected by the player during the big hit game. Note that the anti-slip image 90131 in FIG. 39 (g) and the anti-slip image 90140 in FIG. 39 (k) may have a smaller display area than the anti-slip image 90131 displayed during the customer waiting demo state. .

  In addition, a determination unit that determines the mode selected during the big hit game may be provided. The mode information selected during the big hit game is stored in, for example, the RAM 90103, and based on the information, the mode in which the production control microcomputer 90100 (production control CPU 90101) is set is determined, and a warning display regarding the prevention of sinking is displayed. What is necessary is just to make it differ.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is a warning display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137. Control to display differently is performed. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is a warning display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137. The prevention image 90136 is faded in, and after the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the squeezing prevention image 90136 all come out, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

  It should be noted that the forgotten prevention image 90137 may be continuously displayed until the manufacturer image 90139 is deleted after the ending image 90138 is displayed. When the forgotten-forgotten prevention image 90137 is continuously displayed, after the first big hit, the forgotten-forgotten prevention image 90137 is displayed from the display of the ending image 90138 to the display of the manufacturer image 90139. After the big hit, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is displayed while the ending image 90138 is displayed, but the forgetting prevention image 90137 may not be displayed when the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 90138 is displayed, the anti-flipping image 90136 may be displayed until the manufacturer image 90139 is deleted. When the anti-skinning image is continuously displayed, the common anti-skinning image may be continuously displayed even when the ending image 90138 is switched to the manufacturer image 90139.

  Further, the various images displayed during the ending period may be displayed after the display of one image is completely completed. Further, there may be a case where the timing at which the image fades in partially overlaps with that which does not overlap. Further, the ending image 90138, the mode information, and the probability variation number information may be displayed at the same time, and after that, the anti-forgetting image 90137 may be faded in, and then the anti-slip image 90136 may be faded in.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  In this embodiment, in the customer waiting demonstration state, as shown in FIG. 36 (h), the anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 909, and in the ending period, it is shown in FIG. 39 (b). As shown in the figure, control is performed so that the anti-slipping image 90136 is displayed in a small size in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the interest of a game will fall by performing the alerting of excessive sinking prevention when the big hit ends.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-slip image having the same contents of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. As shown in FIG. 34, the display period of the anti-slipping image is set to be shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 36 (h) and 39 (b), the display area of the anti-slip image is smaller in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Is set to In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36 (h) and FIG. 39 (b), the anti-sagging image is displayed to the player in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. Appears in the corners of inconspicuous screens. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is a warning display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137, and the anti-entrainment image 90136 and the forgetting-preventing image are displayed. Control is performed so that the display timing differs from that of 90137. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is an alerting display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137, and the forgetting-preventing image 90137 is faded in. Thereafter, the anti-slip image 90136 is faded in, and after all of the anti-forget image 90137 and the anti-sneak image 90136 have been completed, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 39, an anti-squeeze image 90131 and an anti-slip image 90136 are displayed over the period in which the ending image 90138 and the manufacturer image 90139 displayed during the ending period are displayed. Is done. In this way, it is possible to prevent the ending period from being extended by displaying all the information separately, and to appropriately carry out alerts relating to prevention of stagnation in a limited period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 39, after the mode information and the probability variation number information are displayed, the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display by displaying the information about the game first, and to appropriately execute the alert regarding the prevention of the sinking in the period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), a manufacturer image 90139 indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine is displayed after the ending image 90138, and a sinking prevention image 90131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 90139. If it does in this way, alerting about prevention of sinking can be performed suitably, displaying manufacturer information.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the display of the forgetting-preventing image 90137 is terminated in connection with fading in the anti-forging image 90136 after the forgetting-preventing image 90137 and switching to the manufacturer image 90139. However, the anti-skinning image 90131 is continuously displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 90139 is completed. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 39 (j), when the big hits are continuous, the forgetting-to-forget image 90137 is displayed only at the first big hit, but the anti-overlapping image 90136 is the big hit. The display is controlled every time. According to this, alerting can be suitably executed when controlled in the big hit gaming state continuously.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37E and 37F, the menu screen 90132 is controlled so that the display mode of the anti-slipping image is different depending on the difference of any character. If it does in this way, alerting can be performed suitably by considering about the relation with the execution mode of alerting about the production state before executing alerting and the prevention of the entrainment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 39B and 39K, the display mode of the anti-slipping image is controlled to be different depending on the mode in the probability change during the big hit game. If it does in this way, alerting can be performed suitably by considering the relation between the performance state after executing alerting and the execution mode of alerting related to prevention of entrainment.

  In this embodiment, control is performed such that the display mode of the anti-slipping image is changed according to the character and mode set according to the operation of the stick controller 90122 and the push button 90120. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed.

  In this embodiment, control is performed so that the display mode of the anti-slip image is different depending on the mode in which the probability change is selected during the big hit game. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed. Note that, as in a second embodiment to be described later, a song (video corresponding to a song) may be selected during a big hit. In such a case, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be varied depending on the music selected during the big hit (video corresponding to the music).

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be varied depending on the character set when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, control is performed so that the execution time until the anti-slip image is displayed differs between when the power failure is restored and when the power failure is initialized. More specifically, in the customer waiting demonstration game, the time until the display of the anti-slip image is different between when the power failure is restored and when the power is restored. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding the prevention of sinking in a suitable timing can be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, control is performed so that the anti-smoothing image is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the menu screen 90132 has a hierarchical structure with a plurality of images. Then, the anti-slipping image is controlled to be displayed on any level of the menu screen 90132. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (g), based on the end of the display of the menu screen 90132, control is performed so that the anti-sagging image 90135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible to execute the alert appropriately according to the situation without the player not overlooking the alert regarding the prevention of entrainment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 38, when a reduced-luminance image whose screen luminance is reduced during the power saving mode is displayed on the effect display device 909, the anti-overlapping image is not displayed. Controlled. In this way, it is possible to prevent the motivation for movement from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode by not displaying the further anti-sunk image during the power saving mode.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (h), based on the end of the power saving mode, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 90135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible to execute the alert appropriately according to the situation without the player not overlooking the alert regarding the prevention of entrainment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the function introduction movie can be displayed on the effect display device 909 during the customer waiting demo state. Then, as shown in FIGS. 38 (e) and 38 (g), in the power saving mode, a function introduction movie other than the anti-entrainment image can be displayed on the effect display device 909. In this way, it is possible to prevent the willingness to move from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, processing during a big hit effect in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case where music can be selected during a big hit will be described. In the second embodiment, during the big hit, a selection effect is performed in which any one of a plurality of songs is selected based on the player's operation. In the second embodiment, when the stick controller 90122 or the push button 90120 is operated as an operation means, the player's operation is detected by a sensor provided inside, and the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 9080, An effect based on the operation is executed. In addition, as a selection effect, any video may be selected from a plurality of types of video during a big hit, or any mode may be selected from a plurality of types of modes.

  FIG. 40 is an effect drawing showing effects performed during the big hit. The effect during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 40A, a music selection screen is displayed at the start of the big hit. The music selection screen at the start of the big hit is displayed regardless of the player's operation. In the area on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 909, items corresponding to the music pieces A to D are displayed. A first selection image 90170 corresponding to the A song, a second selection image 90171 corresponding to the B song, a third selection image 90172 corresponding to the C song, and a fourth selection image 90173 corresponding to the D song from above. They are displayed in order. In addition, a bordered display indicates that an item corresponding to the image is selected around the first selection image 90170.

  A video region 90175 is displayed on the right side of the first selection image 90170 to the fourth selection image 90173. In the video area 90175, videos corresponding to the music pieces A to D flow. At the start of the big hit, with the first selection image 90170 selected, the video corresponding to the music A flows from the specific part (for example, the rust portion where the music is heard) in the video area 90175. Also, at the start of the big hit, the music corresponding to the music A selected first is played from the specific part (rust portion). Here, the specific portion may be a portion other than the rust portion that is the story of the music. For example, it may be a main part of a music piece that is a rising part of the music but is different from the chorus part. Note that the video and sound corresponding to the music may be played from the beginning of the music.

  In addition, a selection operation image 90176 for prompting a music selection operation simulating a stick controller is displayed on the left side of the lower portion of the screen of the effect display device 909. In addition, a determination image 90177 that prompts a music determination operation imitating a push button is displayed at the bottom center of the screen. In addition, on the right side at the bottom of the screen, an image “7” is displayed that indicates which symbol is the current big hit. In addition, on the upper left side of the screen, the current round number is displayed, and on the upper right side of the screen, an image of a right-handed instruction that prompts the player to play the game on the right side is displayed.

  The state when the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 40A and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected will be described with reference to FIG. When the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 40A and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selection image 90171 is displayed in a framed state. In addition, the video corresponding to the music B flows from the specific portion (rust portion) in the video area 90175, and the music corresponding to the music B is played from the specific portion (rust portion).

  A case where the music piece A is determined from the state shown in FIG. 40B will be described with reference to FIG. In the music selection at the time of the jackpot start, when the music A is determined, the video corresponding to the music A is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 90175 moved to the center of the screen as the music determination screen at the time of the jackpot start. Music A is played from the beginning. The display of the selection operation image 90176 and the determination image 90177 is erased by the determination operation. Here, the music selection operation at the start of the big hit can be performed for a period from the start of the first round to the end of the second round. If the selection operation and the determination operation are not performed before the end of the second round, the video and sound corresponding to the initially set music A will flow from the end of the second round. Further, when two rounds are completed in a state where only the selection operation is performed and the determination operation is not performed, the video and sound of the music corresponding to the item selected by the selection operation are output.

  In the state of FIG. 40 (c), at the start of the third round, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the video corresponding to the music A is continuously played in the video area 90175 at the center of the screen and the sound corresponding to the music A is output. Is done. At the start of the third round, the selection operation image 90176 is displayed again at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player operates the stick controller, the music selection screen is displayed again as shown in FIG. Thus, the second music selection screen is displayed based on the player's operation. In the first music selection screen, the operation valid period is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and in the second music selection screen, the operation valid period is the last from the start of the third round. It is set up to round (16 rounds). These periods may be set in any way, the selectable period may be three or more times, and may be set so that the selection operation cannot be performed during any round.

  In the music selection screen of FIG. 40 (e), compared to the music selection screen at the start of the big hit in FIG. 40 (a), the music whose character in the first selection image 90170 corresponding to the item of music A is “A” is displayed. The character shown has been changed to a “return” character. Further, the currently selected “returned” first selected image 90170 is displayed with a border. In addition, from the state of FIG. 40D, the video and sound corresponding to the music piece A continue to flow as they are. In addition, a determination image 90177 is newly displayed. From this state, when the stick controller is operated and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selection image 90171 is displayed in a framed state as shown in FIG. Also, a video corresponding to the music B flows from the rust portion in the video area 90175. However, even when such a selection operation is performed, the sound of the music piece A is continuously output.

  When the music piece A is selected from the state of FIG. 40F, the state is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 40 (g), since the item of music A corresponding to the first selection image 90170 indicated by “Return” in FIG. 40 (f) is selected, the video corresponding to A is continuously reproduced in the video area 90175. . In addition, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. On the other hand, when the music B is selected from the state of FIG. 40 (f), the state is as shown in FIG. 40 (h). In FIG. 40 (h), the music B item corresponding to the second selection image 90171 indicated by “B” in FIG. 40 (f) is selected, so that the video corresponding to B is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 90175. . Also, the sound of the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), at the start of the big hit, items corresponding to a plurality of types of music are displayed. And the player can change the item selected by selection operation, as shown in FIG.40 (b). In addition, the selection operation outputs music or video corresponding to the selected item. And as shown in FIG.40 (e), the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed by "return" even if the item corresponding to the music A is being executed. In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 40 (g), when the item corresponding to the music piece A is selected again, the sound of the music piece A is continuously played as it is. Also, as shown in FIG. 40 (h), when an item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  In this way, it is possible to check what other selection items exist while playing the music corresponding to the music A. Even if the song A is decided again, the song A is not reproduced from the beginning and continues to flow from the middle. Therefore, even when the selected song is selected again, the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented. More specifically, if the already selected music is selected again, it may be troublesome if the music is reproduced from the beginning, and the interest may be reduced. However, even if the selected music piece is selected again by the processing as described above, it is possible to prevent the music piece from being reproduced from the beginning, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 40, the selection effect which selects an item can be performed during a big hit state. Therefore, even when the selected music piece is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the big hit state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the music selection effect for selecting the music is a selection effect at the start of the round that is executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the big hit, and as shown in FIG. 40 (d). In addition, a selection effect that is executed based on the player's operation when three rounds are disclosed is included. In this way, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effect in the big hit state, the music selection is not selected in the first selection effect but according to the preference of the player such as selecting the music in the second selection effect. Selection effects can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the first selection effect at the start of the round is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second selection effect at the start of the third round is at the start of the third round. To the final round. Therefore, by extending the period during which the second selection effect that is executed based on the player's operation can be executed, it is possible to deal with various types of players such as the first selection operation not being possible.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, in the music that can be reproduced, as shown in FIGS. 40 (a) and (b), in the selection effect at the start of the round, the items are based on the player's operation. When changed, the music to be played changes according to the change of the item. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 40E and 40F, in the selection effect at the start of the third round, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, It does not change. In this way, since the music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced by frequently switching the music.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40E, in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music is different from the display of “A” of the selection effect at the start of the round. Display with "Back". In this way, it is possible to easily show the player which music is currently being played.

  In addition, you may perform a reservation continuous effect about the above-mentioned selection effect. For example, it is assumed that a reserved continuous effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during a round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the hold continuous effect may be executed at a timing at which one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. If it does in this way, a player can be surprised in the first selection production which selects music at the time of a jackpot start, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, when there is no player determination operation until the end of the second round, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the timing when the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the command at the end of the second round. . Further, in the second selection effect at the start of the third round, instead of the selection effect at the time of starting the big hit, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the timing operated by the player. If the player does not perform a selection operation from the selection effect at the start of the third round to the final round, the holding continuous effect may be executed at the timing after the period during which the selection effect can be executed. Good.

  Further, regarding the big hit state as the advantageous state, a normal big hit as the first advantageous state and a probabilistic big hit as the second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state may be provided. And you may perform the probability change promotion effect which is promoted to the probability change big hit during the normal big hit. For example, it is assumed that the probability variation promotion effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the round. Then, as one timing among the plurality of timings, the probable promotion effect may be executed at a timing at which one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. If it does in this way, a player can be surprised in the selection production which selects music at the time of a big hit, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the case of the probable promotion effect, the execution timing may be determined at the start of the big hit. Then, the execution timing of the probable promotion effect may have a plurality of timings at the time of selection of the music, as a result of the incline effect of the fixed probable promotion effect of 11R to 13, and at the time of ending (after the end of 16R). Good. If it is determined at the time of selection of music by a predetermined random number lottery from among these three patterns, the probable promotion effect may be executed in the selection effect of selecting music at the start of jackpot.

  Further, a plurality of big hits with different rounds may be provided, and this may be applied to a round promotion effect in which a big hit with a small number of rounds is promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds.

  Further, depending on the type of the selected music, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be different in the ending period after the end of the jackpot.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the big hit music selection process. The jackpot music selection process is executed in the effect control process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101). In the big hit music selection process, when it is a big hit time, the process for the effect shown in FIG. 40 is executed. Hereinafter, specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

  In the big hit music selection process, first, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the current round is a period of 1R to 2R (S90601). When it is determined that the current round is the period from 1R to 2R (Y in S90601), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether the initial music determination flag is set (S90602). When the initial music determination flag is set (Y in S90602), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90602, when the initial music determination flag is not set (N in S90602), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is a music change period (S90603) and determines that it is a music change period. In this case (Y in S90603), it is determined whether or not there is a selection operation (S90604). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the music change period (N in S90603), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90604, when it is determined that there is a selection operation (Y in S90604), the effect control CPU 90101 reproduces the video and the music corresponding to the music from the chorus according to the music selection (S90605). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no selection operation (N in S90604), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90606 after S90605, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (S90606). When it is determined that there is a determination operation (Y in S90606), the effect control CPU 90101 plays the video and the music corresponding to the determined music from the beginning (S90607). Next, an initial music determination flag is set (S90608), various data are stored in the storage area (S90609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S90606), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90601, when it is determined that the current round is not in the period of 1R to 2R, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the final music determination flag is set (S90610). When the final music determination flag is set (Y in S90610), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the final music determination flag is not set (N in S90610), the effect control CPU 90101 displays a music change screen (S90611). Next, it is determined whether a screen change flag is set (S90612).

  In S90612, if it is determined that the screen change flag is not set (N in S90612), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether there is a change operation (S90613). When it is determined that there is no change operation (N in S90613), the effect control CPU 90101 plays the video and the music corresponding to the initial music as they are (S90616), and stores various data in the storage area (S90609). The process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a change operation (Y in S90613), the effect control CPU 90101 sets a screen flag (S90614), and displays a music selection screen in which the initial music is set to “return” (S90615). , The process proceeds to S90617. In S90612, if the CPU 90101 for effect control determines that the screen change flag is set (Y in S90612), the process proceeds to S90617 without performing the processes from S90613 to S90615.

  In step S90617, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is a music change period. When the effect control CPU 90101 determines that it is the music change period (Y in S90617), it determines whether there is a selection operation (S90618). In S90617, if it is determined that it is not the music change period (N in S90617), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process. When it is determined that there is a selection operation (Y in S90618), the effect control CPU 90101 plays the video corresponding to the selected music from the chorus and plays the initial music as it is (S90619). Then, the process proceeds to S90620. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no selection operation (N in S90618), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In step S90620, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not there is a determination operation. When it is determined that there is a determination operation (Y in S90620), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the initial music is determined (S90621). In S90620, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S90620), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609), and ends the process. If the initial music is determined in S90621 (Y in S90621), the video corresponding to the initial music is played continuously and the initial music is played as it is (S90622). Next, a final music determination flag is set (S90624), various data are stored in the storage area (S90609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 90101 is not determined as the initial music (N in S90621), the video corresponding to the changed music is reproduced from the beginning and the changed music is reproduced from the beginning (S90623). Next, a final music determination flag is set (S90624), various data are stored in the storage area (S90609), and the process ends.

  Note that the music may be changed many times during the last round from 3R. Specifically, the processing of S90610 and S90624 may not be executed.

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Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  In the above-described embodiment, alerting regarding prevention of sinking may be executed by outputting sound or emitting light. Then, not only the display mode but also the sound and light modes may be different depending on the situation in which the alert for prevention of sinking is executed. In addition, you may change the aspect of only a sound and light, without changing a display, and although the sound is the same, you may change the aspect of the combination of a display and light.

  In the above-described embodiment, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking may be executed at a timing other than the timing of the customer waiting demo state or the big hit gaming state. For example, an alert regarding prevention of sinking may be executed during the variable display. In such a case, a warning regarding prevention of sinking may be issued over a plurality of variations, or may be issued only within one variation. In addition, the timing for issuing an alert regarding the prevention of sinking may be the timing of the first rotation after the end of the time reduction, the first timing in the morning when the power is turned on, or the timing when the fluctuation display is executed 1000 times. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the frequency, timing, scene, and the like for executing the alert regarding prevention of stagnation at the player or the store may be changed. For example, for a player who does not play a game until he / she is over-excited from the beginning, there is a risk that the alert regarding prevention of over-enhancement may be uncomfortable. Therefore, the player may be allowed to restrict the execution of alerting regarding the prevention of stagnation from the menu screen using operation means such as the push button 90120.

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking can be displayed in the same display period as other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking is faded in. Display control was performed. However, it is also possible to fade in another alert display after first fading in the alert display regarding prevention of sinking. In this way, it is possible to lengthen the display period of the warning display regarding prevention of sinking.

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking can be displayed in the same display period as other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking is faded in. Display control was performed. However, after the warning display regarding prevention of sinking and the other warning display are faded in at the same timing, either one of the displays may be faded out first.

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking and the other warning display may be faded in at the same timing and then faded out at the same timing. Moreover, you may make it display a display mode differently, when it fades in (or fades out) at the same time, and when it is faded in (or fades out) at the same time, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking and another warning display. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed after the ending image 90138, the forgetting prevention image 90137, and the anti-overlapping image 90136 are displayed at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. Then, after the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-slipping image 90136 are once erased, the anti-slipping image 90131 together with the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed again. However, the anti-slip image displayed when the ending image 90138 is displayed may continue to be displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 90139 is completed. Specifically, the display of the ending image 90138 and the forgetting-preventing image 90137 may be switched to the display of the manufacturer image 90139 while the anti-slip image is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed after the ending image 90138, the forgetting prevention image 90137, and the anti-overlapping image 90136 are displayed at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. However, after the ending image 90138 is displayed at the end of the big hit gaming state, the manufacturer image 90139 may be displayed, and then the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-overlapping image 90136 may be displayed. If the big hits are continuous, the manufacturer image 90139 may be displayed in the second and subsequent big hits, and then the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-slip-in image 90136 may not be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display period of the anti-slip image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the jackpot than in the customer waiting demo state has been described. However, the display period of the anti-slip image may be shorter in the customer waiting demonstration state than in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display by lengthening the display period during the ending period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display area of the anti-overlapping image is smaller in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state has been described. However, the display area of the slip-in prevention image may be smaller in the customer waiting demo state than in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, the alert display can be suitably executed during the ending period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the same material may be used as the material for the anti-slipping image in the customer waiting demonstration state and in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, the data capacity can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the display position of the anti-slip image is displayed inconspicuous during the ending period after the end of jackpot than in the customer waiting demo state. However, the display position of the anti-slip image may be displayed in an inconspicuous position in the customer waiting demonstration state than in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, the display position during the ending period can be made conspicuous, and the alert display can be suitably executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, during the customer waiting demonstration state, a warning regarding prevention of stagnation may always be executed at the corner of the screen. Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the start prize is generated and the demo state is ended, the warning regarding the prevention of the sinking may be ended immediately, or the warning regarding the prevention of the sinking for a predetermined period after the starting prize is generated. You may make it complete | finish after performing.

  In the above-described embodiment, another warning display as shown in FIG. 36 (h) may be executed in the jackpot ending period. Even in such a case, an ending image is displayed as an ending image first, and after displaying information about the game such as the mode display and the number of chances of change after the big hit (or the number of short times), another warning display is displayed. You can do so. Moreover, you may make it display other alerting displays after the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 39, the forgetting-to-forget image 90137 and the anti-slip image 90136 are displayed for the first big hit, and forgotten for the second and subsequent big hits. The case where the prevention image 90137 is not displayed and only the anti-skinning image 90136 is displayed has been described. However, the mode of alerting is not different between the first jackpot and the second and subsequent jackpots, and the mode of alerting may be different between the second jackpot and the third and subsequent jackpots. The alerting mode may be different on the condition that the number of times is continued. For example, if the big hit is up to 5 times, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is not displayed, but only the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed, and if the big hit is continued for 5 times or more, the anti-forgetting image 90136 is displayed together with the forgetting prevention image 90137. You may restrict so that it may not be.

  In the embodiment described above, a sudden probability variation big hit may be provided which is controlled in the probability variation state but cannot obtain a ball. Then, when suddenly sudden change is controlled, the anti-slipping image 90136 together with the forgetting-preventing image 90137 may not be displayed regardless of the first big hit or consecutive big hits. As described above, when winning an unfavorable jackpot, it may be different from when winning an advantageous jackpot.

  In the embodiment described above, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is not displayed at the time of a probable big hit, and only the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed, and when the normal big hit, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is displayed and the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed. May be displayed. Thus, you may make it vary the mode of alerting by the kind of jackpot.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-slip image having the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. However, the anti-smoothing image is not limited to the same text content, but may be in another form as long as the expressions are similar and convey the same information.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution mode of alerting regarding the prevention of sinking in the menu screen differs depending on the type of character selected before being controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, depending on the type of character selected before being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the execution mode of the alert for preventing the sinking in the ending period after the big hit gaming state may be different. In addition, a plurality of types of effect modes can be set in the normal gaming state, and the execution mode of alerting regarding the prevention of stagnation during the customer waiting demo state or the ending period may be different depending on the set mode. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the anti-overlapping image as alerting and the output of the sound corresponding to the anti-inversion display may be included. Then, a common image may be displayed as an anti-slipping image depending on the mode selected by the player, and a different sound may be output as a sound corresponding to the anti-slipping display.

  In the embodiment described above, a switch that can set whether or not to display an anti-slip image may be provided. For example, such a switch may be provided at a predetermined position on the effect control board 9080. Then, by turning on the power with the switch turned on, it is only necessary to set whether or not to execute the power saving mode and whether or not to display the anti-slip image. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably in the game store side. In addition to the presence or absence of the display of the anti-slipping image, an operating means that can change the display size and display position of the anti-slipping image may be provided separately.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, at the time of initialization, the screen from the head of the 3 symbol display, which is the first timing of the customer waiting demo state, is displayed. The case where it is displayed from the screen of the timing at which the other warning display and the anti-intrusion display that is the timing of the above are executed has been described. However, it is only necessary that the timing for executing the alert for prevention of stagnation at the time of initialization and at the time of power failure recovery be different, and different timings may be used. For example, the normal background may be displayed for about 15 seconds at the time of initialization, and then the customer waiting demonstration state may be started, and the anti-stagnation display at the last timing may be executed. Further, when the power failure is restored, the anti-slip display may be executed without executing any other alert display.

  In the embodiment described above, in the customer waiting demo state of FIG. 36, the anti-shrinking display may be displayed larger at the center of the screen than during the display of the menu screen of FIG. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of entrainment according to a situation can be performed suitably. It should be noted that the display area of the anti-slip display may be larger when the menu screen is displayed than during the customer waiting demo state. Further, it may be possible to make the visibility easy for the player by changing the display position of the anti-slip display in the waiting-for-customer demonstration state and during the display of the menu screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the presentation in the customer waiting demonstration state is continued even in the power saving mode in which the screen brightness is lowered. However, during the power saving mode, it is possible not to execute the effect during the customer waiting demonstration state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the anti-slip image may be always displayed during the customer waiting demo state. In such a case, the display of the anti-slip image may be deleted during the power saving mode. In this way, it is possible to prevent the motivation for movement from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode by not displaying the further anti-sunk image during the power saving mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given regarding the change of music as a selection effect that can be selected by the player. However, the effect changed by the selection effect may be other than music. For example, the effect changed by the selection effect may be a background change effect, a video change effect, a character change effect, or the like. In such a case, the effect may be taken over when the one that has been selected once is selected again. Specifically, in a gaming machine that can be reserved to change the background by operating a push button, the user tried to change the background, but when he wanted to keep the current background, the production of the current background It may be continued (for example, music in the current background continues to flow).

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music selection effect can be executed during the big hit has been described. However, the music selection effect may be executed during the rush or may be executed in the non-KT state. In such a case, a plurality of periods in which the selection effect can be executed are provided, and the music is divided into a period when the number of fluctuations is small (1 to 10 times) and a period when the number of fluctuations is large (70 to 100 times). The selection effect may be executed. The selection effect may be executed during the customer waiting demonstration. For example, a menu screen can be opened by operating a push button during a customer waiting demonstration, and the volume and light intensity of a pachinko machine can be adjusted and the execution frequency of the production can be changed in the menu screen. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40E, the case where the currently executed item is changed to the character “return” has been described. However, instead of changing to characters, the color or shape of the currently executed item may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music is reproduced from the chorus portion of the music has been described. Depending on the music, it may be played back from a part other than “rust” (A melody etc.), or the part played back by the music may be different.

  In the embodiment described above, the jackpot period in the jackpot gaming state is a period in which the attacker is repeatedly released, that is, a round gaming period, but is not limited thereto. For example, the jackpot period includes a fanfare effect period that is executed at the start of the jackpot game state, a period in which the attacker opens repeatedly (round game period), and an ending effect period that is executed at the end of the jackpot game state. It is good also as a period. The fanfare effect is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. The ending effect is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the above-described various music selection controls, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop button is operated by the player. If the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols on the display means are stopped, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. In the slot machine, it is only necessary that the anti-sloppy display is executed during the customer waiting demonstration state and when the advantageous state advantageous to the player such as a big bonus or AT is finished. In the slot machine, music selection and determination operations may be executed by a push button or a cross key provided on the housing.

  In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  In this embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and production symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. I can't. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be a probable big hit is derived and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probable state is controlled unconditionally. An example of probability variation state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable prize ball device 9020. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A Start port switch 22B Start port switch 23 Count switch 25A Hold indicator 25B Hold indicator 25C Hold indicator 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
110 Switch circuit 111 Solenoid circuit 120 Production control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O
901 Pachinko machine 909 Production display device 90100 Production control microcomputer 90560 Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having operating means that can be operated by a player,
In a predetermined situation, one item can be selected from a plurality of types of items by a player's operation, and an effect corresponding to the selected item is executed.
Items that can be selected by the player include items that can be newly selected when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and items that can be selected in advance even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied,
Even when a specific condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to newly increase items that can be selected by the player,
further,
It is equipped with an alerting means that can execute alerts regarding prevention of entrapment in games,
The alerting means is:
At least in a non-game state and when an advantageous state advantageous to the player has ended, an alert regarding prevention of encroachment can be executed,
A gaming machine that performs alerting regarding prevention of slipping in a different manner between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state.