JP6127007B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a gaming medium launched in a gaming area has passed through a starting area provided in a first gaming area of the gaming area. The present invention also relates to a gaming machine that variably displays identification information and derives and displays a display result.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (hit game symbol) is obtained.

  In such a gaming machine, from the end of the short-time state in which the right-handed instruction notification is made and the transition to the normal gaming state until the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed three times, the left-handed instruction is received based on the reception of the change start command. There is one that notifies the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-249878 A

  However, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result (big hit symbol) when an image for informing the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area is displayed on the variable display means. Then, there was a risk that the player would be confused.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can perform a game suitably.

(1) To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention, game media being launched into the game area (eg game balls, etc.), provided in the recreation area (e.g. left playfield 2A, etc.) based on passing through the start region (e.g., the first starting winning opening ordinary winning ball apparatus 6A is formed), a game machine for displaying derive performs display results variable display (eg, a pachinko game machine 1) met Te, wherein among the game area, the second game path different from the first game path (e.g. right such playfield 2B) provided in the first state game media capable ingress (e.g., open), the A variable winning means (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B or a special variable winning ball device 7) that can be changed to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium is harder to enter than the first state, and a normal state Gaming state (eg normal state ) Advantageous game state control means (for example, steps S114 to S117) for controlling the variable winning means to an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probability changing state, a short time state, a big hit gaming state, etc.) having a higher rate of changing to the first state. executes processing as CPU103, etc.), the advantage at the end after performed that variable display gaming state, firing notification (eg, left-handed for notifying the player that it should launch the game medium to the first game path Instruction notification etc. (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of steps S523 and S525) and an effect sound output unit (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting effect sounds related to the game And the operation unit (for example, stick controller 30) that can be operated by the player, and the volume of the effect sound output from the effect sound output unit Volume setting means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes volume change operation processing in step S716 of the volume setting processing shown in FIG. 26) and the volume set by the volume setting means are operated by the operation unit. Volume change means that can be changed stepwise based on the fact that the sound control is performed (for example, the volume step highlighted by the effect control CPU 120 in accordance with the operation content in steps S846 to S847 of the volume change operation processing shown in FIG. 32) And a confirmation sound for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume set by the volume setting means after the operation from the effect sound output unit when the operation unit is operated. Output means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 outputs a confirmation sound in step S848 of the volume changing operation process shown in FIG. 32) ) And, wherein the firing notification means, confirmation constituting in said firing notification rows cormorants variable display, the specific display results (e.g. big hit symbol and jackpot combinations shown to control an advantageous beneficial state for the player If a decorative symbol or the like is derived and displayed, the launch notification is completed before the specific display result is derived and displayed, and the launch notification means suggests whether or not to control the advantageous state. Is executed, and the sound volume setting means can set the sound volume within a predetermined range (for example, each of the sound volume levels (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 42). The confirmation sound output means is configured to change the sound volume outside the predetermined range when the sound volume set by the sound volume setting means is within a predetermined range. Control The confirmation sound is not output when the operation of the player is performed (for example, the volume control range in which the player can operate in S843 or S845 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 32 by the effect control CPU 120) In which the confirmation sound is not output when the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume or the minimum volume).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the specific display result being derived and displayed when the launch notification is being performed. Can do.
In addition, when the operation unit is operated in order to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, a confirmation sound is not output, so that it is easy for the player to recognize that the setting is over the predetermined range. .
In the above gaming machine (1), the firing notification means may perform the firing notification in a different manner at each variable display.
In the gaming machine of (1) above, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality notification for notifying that effect may be executed with priority over the firing notification.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the launch notification means has a period (for example, 3 s) substantially the same as the shortest period (for example, 4.0 s) of variable display of the identification information performed after the advantageous gaming state ends. .5s, etc.) may be performed.
According to such a configuration, the launch notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), after the end of the advantageous gaming state, the firing notification means until the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). You may make it perform the said alerting | reporting in the aspect (for example, the presence or absence of audio | voice output etc.) different from after the variable display of this identification information was performed predetermined times.
According to such a configuration, after the advantageous gaming state is finished, the manner in which the notification is fired differs between when the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times and after the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times. Therefore, launch notification can be performed appropriately.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), effect image display means (for example, the image display device 5) that displays effect images (for example, decorative symbols) related to the variable display of the identification information. Etc., and the launch notification means notifies the player that a game medium should be launched into the first game area (for example, a message with a letter such as “Return to left-handed!”), The launch notification may be performed by displaying an effect image showing an arrow or the like superimposed on the effect image displayed by the effect image display means.
According to such a configuration, since the notification image for notifying the player that the game medium should be launched in the first game area is displayed superimposed on the effect image, the launch notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. .

(5) In any one of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (4), the firing notification means is configured so that a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state (for example, a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 If it is detected by the gate switch 21), the firing notification is performed in a mode different from the variable display of the identification information after the advantageous gaming state ends (for example, third left-handed firing notification). Good.
According to such a configuration, the firing notification mode differs between when the predetermined restriction condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state and the variable display of the identification information after the end of the advantageous gaming state. Can be performed appropriately.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the sound volume changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the sound volume changing operation process in step S716 of the sound volume setting process shown in FIG. The part to be executed is that the operation interval from when one operation is performed by the operation unit (for example, the stick controller 30) until another operation is performed is longer than a predetermined interval (for example, the output period of the confirmation sound). When the time is short, the sound volume is not changed to another operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the sound volume when the confirmation sound output timer is counting in step S841 of the sound volume change operation process shown in FIG. 32). The part that invalidates the operation of step 2) may be performed. .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent volume setting unintended by the player when the operation unit is continuously operated.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), an operation interval from when one operation is performed by the operation unit (for example, the stick controller 30) until another operation is performed. However, when it is longer than the time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the operation of 1, the volume changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the volume changing operation in step S716 of the volume setting process shown in FIG. The part that executes the process is changed to the volume by the other operation, and the confirmation sound output means (for example, the production control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound in step S835 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 31). The output part) outputs the confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the other operation from the effect sound output unit (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). 31 is a part that outputs the confirmation sound set in step S828 of the volume changing operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 31), and an operation interval from when one operation is performed to another operation in the operation unit. However, when the confirmation sound corresponding to the operation of 1 is shorter than the time for outputting the confirmation sound, the sound volume changing means changes the sound volume to the other operation, and the confirmation sound output means is operated by the other operation. The confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the set sound volume is not output from the effect sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a confirmation sound output timer in step S832 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 31). The part that does not output the confirmation sound until the timer expires) may be used.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the output of the confirmation sound by one operation and the output of the confirmation sound by another operation.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above, a plurality of the other operations are performed, and the confirmation sound output means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the volume change operation process in step S835 in the modification shown in FIG. 31). The confirmation sound output means outputs the confirmation sound corresponding to the first operation after the confirmation sound is output when the confirmation sound is not output from the effect sound output unit. The confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the operation is output from the effect sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has stored in step S829 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 31). The volume of the confirmation sound for the next output may be updated to the newly set confirmation sound volume, and the updated confirmation sound may be output).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the output of confirmation sounds by a plurality of other operations.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), when the first permission condition for the game shop is satisfied (for example, when the setting changeover switch 300 is made operable) ) To set any one of a plurality of stages as a first volume level (for example, a first volume level) based on a first operation performed on the channel (for example, a channel switching operation of the setting changeover switch 300). 1 setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the first volume level in step S77) and when the second permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29) Based on the second operation (for example, operation of the stick controller 30 on the operation stick) performed when the setting screen is displayed, any one of the plurality of stages is set to the second volume level (for example, the second volume level). Second setting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for setting the second volume level in step S77), the first volume level set by the first setting means, and the second setting. Production sound output control means (for example, the first volume stage in step S77) for outputting the production sound of the volume corresponding to the second volume stage set by the means from the production sound output unit (eg, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) And a second sound volume stage, and then a display means (for example, an image display) having a display area that can be visually recognized by the player. Device 5) and display control means for controlling the display means to control the display contents displayed in the display area (for example, a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29). Display control unit 120 for performing display control for changing the volume level to be displayed or highlighted), and the display control unit is configured to display the second volume level when the second operation is performed. A level display (for example, a region 5HH in which one of a plurality of volume levels is highlighted as a second volume level) is displayed in the display area (for example, a volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29). The CPU 120 for effect control for performing display control, etc.), and the gaming machine has the first operation at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of stages that the first volume stage can take as an operation target of the first operation. An operating device (for example, a setting changeover switch 300) that includes a displacement portion that is physically displaced by the first setting means, wherein the first setting means is responsive to the position of the displacement portion displaced by the first operation. The first volume level is set as the first volume level based on the first operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that sets the first volume level according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 in step S77). The effect sound output control means may be configured such that the first sound volume newly set by the first setting means is displayed when the step display is displayed by the display control means after the position of the displacement portion is changed. Starting to output the effect sound having a volume corresponding to the stage from the effect sound output unit (for example, when the setting screen is displayed after the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed in step S77, a new first sound volume is output). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control for setting the volume according to the stage).
According to such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), when the first permission condition for the game shop is satisfied (for example, when the setting changeover switch 300 is made operable) ) To set any one of a plurality of stages as a first volume level (for example, a first volume level) based on a first operation performed on the channel (for example, a channel switching operation of the setting changeover switch 300). 1 setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the first volume level in step S77) and when the second permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29) Based on the second operation (for example, operation of the stick controller 30 on the operation stick) performed when the setting screen is displayed, any one of the plurality of steps is set to the second volume level (for example, the second sound). Second setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the second volume level in step S77), the first volume level set by the first setting means, and the second setting. Production sound output control means (for example, the first volume stage in step S77) for outputting the production sound of the volume corresponding to the second volume stage set by the means from the production sound output unit (eg, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) And a second sound volume stage, and then a display means (for example, an image display) having a display area that can be visually recognized by the player. Device 5) and display control means for controlling the display means to control the display content displayed in the display area (for example, a volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29) Display control unit 120 that performs display control for changing the volume level to be displayed or highlighted, and the display control unit is configured to perform the second volume level when the second operation is performed. Is displayed in the display area (for example, a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29, for example). The game control machine 120 performs display control to display the first operation), and the gaming machine has the first operation at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of stages that the first volume stage can take as an operation target of the first operation. An operating device (for example, a setting changeover switch 300) having a displacement portion that is physically displaced by an operation is provided, and the first setting means responds to a position of the displacement portion displaced by the first operation. The first volume level is set as the first volume level based on the first operation (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the first volume level according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 in step S77). The effect sound output control means is newly set by the first setting means when the second volume level set by the second setting means is changed after the position of the displacement portion is changed. Starting to output a production sound having a volume corresponding to the set first volume stage from the production sound output unit (for example, an operation for setting the second volume stage after the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed) The effect control CPU 120 that sets the volume in accordance with the new first volume level, etc.) may be used.
According to such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (9) or (10), when the display control means displays the stage display as the first volume stage set by the first setting means is higher. The second volume level indicated by the initial display of the level display may be increased (for example, see FIG. 27).
According to such a configuration, the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be adjusted suitably.

(12) In any one of the above gaming machines (9) to (11), the effect sound output control means is newly set when the second volume level is newly set by the second setting means. A confirmation sound indicating that the sound has been set is output from the effect sound output unit, and when the first volume level is newly set by the first setting means, a confirmation sound indicating that the sound has been newly set is generated. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the output of the confirmation sound when the second volume level is set in step S77, but controls the output of the confirmation sound when the first volume level is set.) Or not).
According to such a configuration, since the setting can be confirmed even with sound in the second volume stage, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

(13) In any one of the above gaming machines (9) to (12), the second setting means may include the second setting means in a plurality of stages that can be taken by the first volume level set by the first setting means. A restriction stage that restricts setting of two volume stages is included (for example, the first volume stage includes “A” to “F”, etc.), and the gaming machine is controlled by the first setting means. When a restriction step is set as the first volume step, setting restriction means for restricting setting of the second volume step by the second setting unit (for example, “A ”To“ F ”may be set, a menu screen having no“ volume / light quantity adjustment ”item may be displayed).
According to such a configuration, the volume setting on the player side can be restricted, and the production sound output at a volume unintended by the game shop can be prevented.

(14) In the gaming machine of the above (13), the display control means is configured such that when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction means during the period in which the second permission condition is satisfied, the second permission condition Is displayed in the display area corresponding to the fact that the above is established (for example, a menu screen having an item of “volume / light quantity adjustment”), and the corresponding image is displayed when the setting restriction is not performed. It may be configured not to display in the display area (for example, control is performed to display a menu screen without the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item instead of the menu screen with the item “volume / light quantity adjustment”).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the setting of the second volume level is restricted.

(15) In the gaming machine of (13), a predetermined effect executing means (for example, executing a predetermined effect in response to the second operation being performed when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction means) And an effect control CPU 120 that performs output control of a buzzer sound indicating that the volume cannot be changed when the second operation is performed when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F”. You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the setting of the second volume level is restricted.

(16) In any one of the above gaming machines (9) to (15), the second setting means can determine that the second volume stage being set has a predetermined timing (for example, a player has changed). And the initial setting stage (for example, initial display (volume), etc.) is set as the second volume stage (for example, when it can be determined that the player has changed, the second volume stage is initialized. The production control CPU 120 that resets the sound volume), the first sound volume level set by the first setting means is changed only based on the first operation (for example, the setting changeover switch 300 is a physical switch). For example, there is no reset).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being performed while the second volume level set by the second setting unit is unintentionally dragged.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure when a pachinko game machine is seen from the back. It is the schematic of an effect control board when a pachinko game machine is seen from the back. It is a figure of a setting changeover switch. It is a timing chart which illustrates left-handed launch notification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. 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 a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect determination process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which illustrates the execution start timing of various productions. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the various effects performed when the variable display mode of a decoration symbol turns into a reach mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume etc. setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between the state (channel) of a setting changeover switch, and the volume, light quantity, etc. which are set by volume etc. setting processing. It is a figure explaining the setting timing of a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the setting screen displayed when changing the 2nd volume level used for the setting of a volume and a light quantity, or a 2nd light quantity level (that is, when changing a volume and a light quantity by operation by a player). It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume change operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the volume change operation process in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the volume change operation process in a modification. It is an example figure of the production | presentation screen in a modification. It is an example figure of the production | presentation screen in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between the state (channel) of a setting switch, and a volume. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between the state (channel) of a setting switch, and a volume. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between the state (channel) of a setting switch, and a volume. It is a flowchart which shows a part of volume etc. setting process which concerns on a modification. It is a system configuration figure concerning a modification. It is an example figure of the production | presentation screen in a modification. It is a figure explaining the setting timing of the sound volume and light quantity in a modification. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a setting screen displayed when changing the second volume level or the second light level stage used for setting the volume or light amount in the modified example (that is, when changing the volume or light amount by an operation by the player). is there. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the various effects performed when the variable display result of a decoration symbol becomes "big hit".

  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 (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing 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.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). 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 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the 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. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified 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, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. 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 (final stop 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, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . 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 displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not 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. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added 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 satisfied. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  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 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended.

  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. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, the hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the display area is a horizontally long rectangular shape (horizontal rectangle), a decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area in the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge on the long side (for example, the upper side that becomes the upper edge) The movable effect member 60 should just be accommodated in the inside or the exterior. As described above, the movable effect member 60 only needs to be provided near the predetermined end of the display area in the image display device 5.

  As long as the movable effect member 60 constitutes an effect model (effect accessory device) that advances to the front of the display area of the image display device 5 by the rotational drive of the motor 61 for the movable effect member shown in FIG. Good. That is, the movable effect member 60 is movable between a retracted position housed inside or outside the decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area and an advanced position that has advanced to the front of the display area. Also good. At this time, the direction from the retracted position to the advanced position is from a predetermined edge (for example, the upper edge serving as the upper edge) of the display area in the image display device 5 to another edge (for example, the lower edge serving as the lower edge). Any direction is sufficient. In addition, you may advance until it reaches another edge from a predetermined edge, and you may make it become an advance position before reaching another edge (for example, center part of a display area). The movable effect member 60 may suggest that the variable display result is likely to be a “hit” by the effect operation that advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design. The movable effect member 60 is not limited to one that can advance to the front surface of the display area. For example, the movable effect member 60 is configured using a rotating decorative body, and the variable display result is “big hit” by the effect operation that rotates in the vicinity of the display area. May be suggested.

  The game area formed on the board surface of the game board 2 includes a left game area 2A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side as viewed from the top of the image display device 5. There is. The left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, may be divided, for example, by the end face of the image display device 5 or the nail arrangement PL in the game area. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, the game ball is guided along the array PL of nails, for example. It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2B which is the two game areas.

  In the left game area 2A, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. For example, the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. As described above, the left game area 2A is provided with the normal winning ball device 6A that forms the first start winning opening through which the game ball can always enter.

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B (on the right side of the image display device 5). 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. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. 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. State (first 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 (second state), the game ball enters more than in the open state. You may comprise so that possibility may become low. Thus, in the right game area 2B, a normal variable winning that forms a second start winning opening that changes between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A ball device 6B is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B, or to pass (enter) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (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 (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. 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 apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area 2B, which is the second game area. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

  A stick controller 30 that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 30 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod). ing. The trigger button 31A can be operated in a predetermined direction by, for example, 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 30 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it can do. A trigger sensor 35A (see FIG. 2) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A or the like may be built in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit 32 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 30. The tilt direction sensor unit 32 includes a transmission type photo sensor and the like, and may be any unit that detects the tilt direction (for example, front / rear / left / right direction) of the operating rod. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 30 in a lower plate is not limited to the center part of a lower plate, The position approached to either the right or left may be sufficient.

  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 30). 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 35 </ b> B (see FIG. 2) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 31 </ b> B and the stick controller 30 are in an up-and-down positional relationship at the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of push button 31B and the stick controller 30 as the position which moved to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 31B and the stick controller 30 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured such that an instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with an operating finger while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 30 with an operating hand. . On the other hand, the push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 that forms the upper plate separately from the stick controller 30, and in a state where the player does not hold the operating rod of the stick controller 30. In addition, an instruction operation can be performed by pressing the operation hand.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a payout control board 37 as shown in FIG. 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 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 or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a power supply board 90 (FIG. 3) for supplying power to each board.

  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 a sub-side mainly composed of a random number setting function used in the special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, a payout control board 37, and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information to the control board as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  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. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, 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 and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power-saving notification LED 9L , 9R and the like are mounted with a lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving.

  The payout control board 37 is a board that controls the payout of prize balls, and is equipped with a payout control microcomputer. The payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to reception of a prize ball number command in which data indicating the number of prize balls is set (transmitted as a control signal from the main board 11), and a prize ball Execute the payout.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door. The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a prize ball number command or the like to the payout control board 19 as a control signal.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the 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 decoration LED and the like.

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

  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 number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically 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 to control 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.

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

  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 them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. 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 for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. 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 addition, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 31A has been detected from the trigger sensor 35A, and the player on the push button 31B. As an information signal indicating that an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action has been detected is detected as a player's operation action with respect to the wiring for transmitting the operation detection signal from the push sensor 35B and the operation rod of the stick controller 30. Wiring for transmitting the operation detection signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the 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 the display control command 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, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (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 (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  In addition, the effect control board 12 is equipped with a setting changeover switch 300 for setting a later-described first volume level and first light quantity level in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are stages for setting the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission quantity of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and are composed of a plurality of stages. As will be described in detail later, the setting changeover switch 300 is normally operable only by a person involved in the amusement store. That is, the first sound volume stage and the first light quantity stage are stages that are changed by an operation on the game store side. Further, as described later, the second volume level and the second light quantity level are set based on an operation by the player on the stick controller 30 and the like. The second volume stage and the second light quantity stage are stages for setting the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission quantity of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and are composed of a plurality of stages. The second volume stage and the second light quantity stage are stages that are changed by an operation on the player side. In the present embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is mounted on the effect control board 12, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting changeover switch 300 is mounted on the sound control board 13. In this case, the sound control board 13 may set the first volume level and the first light intensity level.

  The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) sets the volume of the sound actually output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the first volume level and the second volume level. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) sets the light quantity of light that actually turns on the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like based on the first light quantity stage and the second light quantity stage. For example, the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) also designates the set volume in the audio signal transmitted to the audio control board 13. As a result, the sound control board 13 executes a process of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume specified by the sound signal. That is, the sound at the volume set by the production control CPU 120 based on the first volume level and the second volume level is output. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) also designates the set light amount by an electrical decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14. Thereby, the lamp control board 14 executes a process of lighting the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED with the light amount specified by the electrical decoration signal. That is, lighting is performed with the light amount determined by the effect control CPU 120 based on the first light amount step and the second light amount step.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output the sound having the volume set as described above, or the game effect lamp via the lamp control board 14. 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off with the light amount set as described above, or an effect image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, thereby producing various effects. Execute. In addition, the production control CPU 120 produces an effect based on signals from the trigger sensor 35A, the push sensor 35B, and the tilt direction sensor unit 32 (that is, an operation on the stick controller 30 and a push button 31B). It is possible to produce effects in response to operations.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 are arranged in the center of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The payout control board 37 is disposed below the pachinko gaming machine 1. The power supply board 90 is disposed on the lower left side. The ball payout device 97 is arranged on the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponding to the prize ball supply path for paying out the prize balls. The main board 11 is stored in the board storage case 150, and the effect control board 12 is stored in the board storage case 270. These substrate storage cases 150 and 270 are each made of a member such as an acrylic plate having translucency. As shown in FIG. 3, the setting changeover switch 300 is arranged on the effect control board 12 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the back, the setting changeover switch 300 is arranged in the upper right part of the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 4), and the game board is provided through a notch 270a formed in the board storage case 270. The unit 250 can be operated from the outside.

  An employee of a game store (a game hall, a game hall, etc.) where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set can open and close the front door of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (normally, the player cannot open and close). When the employee opens the front door, the employee can rotate the member on which the effect control board 12 and the like are arranged around the rotation axis provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, the employee can operate the setting changeover switch 300 of the effect control board 12. On the other hand, the player cannot normally operate the setting changeover switch 300 because the front door cannot be opened. That is, the setting changeover switch is an operation unit for a game store. That is, in this embodiment, the opening of the front door is a condition that allows the setting changeover switch 300 to be operated (a first permission condition for performing an operation for a game shop).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the setting changeover switch 300 has a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”, and these channels are changed over by rotating the knob 301. Yes. In this embodiment, a first volume level and a first light intensity level are prepared for each of the channels “0” to “F”. That is, in this embodiment, 16 levels corresponding to “0” to “F” (here, “0” to “F”, which are the same as channels), are prepared as the first volume level. In this embodiment, 16 steps corresponding to “0” to “F” (here, “0” to “F” which are the same as the channels) are prepared as the first light amount steps. That is, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level and the first light intensity level of “0” are set, and if the channel is “1”, the first volume level and the first light intensity level of “1” are set. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level and the first light intensity level of “F” are set. In this embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is directly or indirectly connected to the effect control CPU 120 via a predetermined circuit, and the effect control CPU 120 can read the current channel of the setting changeover switch 300. (For example, a signal corresponding to the channel is input to the effect control CPU 120).

  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 predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. As a result, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game 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 is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary 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 standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  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. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. 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.

  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, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  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 symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit”, and the small hit game state is controlled. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  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, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game that is opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, 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 (for example, 14) 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 number of times (for example, “14”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). 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.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is less than the first round number (eg, “14”), which is the number of execution times of the normal open round. It is also possible to make it. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. There is. 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, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open 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 “general”. 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”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed.

  In this embodiment, in the normal state (normal game state), it is more advantageous for the player to launch the game ball toward the left game region 2A than the right game region 2B. In the big hit game state (advantageous game state), it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball toward the right game region 2B than to the left game region 2A. In other words, if the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal state, it is disadvantageous for the player as compared to being fired toward the left game area 2A. When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the probability variation state, the short time state, or the big hit game state, it is more advantageous for the player than being fired toward the left game area 2A.

  That is, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal state, it is more disadvantageous for the player than firing toward the left game area A, for example, from the normal winning ball apparatus 6A This is because the probability of entering a game ball into the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is reduced, so that the number of winning balls due to the occurrence of winning is reduced and the variable display start condition is difficult to be satisfied.

  Further, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the probability change state or the short-time state, for example, it is advantageous for the player to be launched toward the left game area 2A. This is because there is a high possibility that the big hit gaming state is more advantageously controlled when the game ball enters the normally variable winning ball device 6B than when the game ball enters the ball device 6A. When the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state, it is advantageous for the player to be launched toward the left game area 2A. This is because opening control is performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in accordance with the gaming state, the player should be notified that the left-handed instruction notification for informing the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A or the right game area 2B. Either right-handed instruction notification to be notified is performed. Also, especially when the area where the game ball should be launched changes with the transition of the game state, there is a risk of losing if the player keeps hitting the game ball as it is without noticing this. A notification indicating the area to be fired is performed.

  The left-handed instruction notification indicates to the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A by displaying a message such as “Return to left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, for example. What is notified is sufficient. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), after the probability change state and the time-short state are finished, in the first to third decorative pattern variable display, together with the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 In response to the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the first left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A is performed. In addition, in the fourth and fifth decorative pattern variable display after the probability change state or the time-short state is finished, the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A only by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5. Is issued to the player. In this way, after the probability change state or the time-short state is completed, the notification of the left-handed instruction notification is performed until the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times and after the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times. Since the aspect is different, it is possible to appropriately perform the left-handed instruction notification. Note that the left-handed instruction notification mode may be made common in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability change state or the time-short state ends.

  Thereafter, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in spite of being controlled in the normal state, specifically, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B is Even when it is detected by the gate switch 21 (when a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied), the left-handed instruction notification may be performed. In this case, for example, instead of “return to left-handed!”, A message with characters such as “Please left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow is displayed, so that the first left-handed instruction notification or second A third left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A may be performed in a manner different from the left-handed instruction notification. In this way, when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in the normal state is detected by the gate switch 21 and after the probability changing state or the time-shortening state is finished, the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols is possible. Since the mode of left-handed instruction notification differs in, left-handed instruction notification can be appropriately performed.

  The third left-handed instruction notification may be executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 s) after the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, and may be executed in a single variable display of decorative symbols, As shown in FIG. 6 (B), it may be executed over a variable display of decorative symbols a plurality of times. Further, the third left-handed instruction notification may be executed during the demonstration display (demo screen display), from the demonstration screen display to the variable display of the decorative design, or from the variable display of the decorative design to the demonstration screen display. It may be executed over a wide range.

  The right-handed instruction notification indicates to the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B by displaying a message such as “Please make a right-hand!” Or an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow. What is notified is sufficient. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. A strike instruction notification may be performed.

  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.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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. 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 Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, 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 (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. 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 decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes 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 (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) 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. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display mode of decorative designs may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player by a variable display operation of a decorative design is executed. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until all the decorative symbol display areas 5L are displayed. The effect display that fluctuates the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous variation) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of re-variation). In the period from when all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until the final decorative symbol is derived after the first variation is started, the first pseudo variation that is executed first is the first variation. Also referred to as pseudo continuous fluctuation, the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed for the second time is also called second pseudo continuous fluctuation, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed for the third time is also called third pseudo continuous fluctuation.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. The quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of decorative symbols. In addition, the quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”) after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. For example, a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo-ream opportunities is a special decorative symbol (pseudo consecutive chance symbol) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal times. ). Among the decorative symbols that are also used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time, a pseudo consecutive symbol that becomes a pseudo consecutive chance by being displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C may be included. .

  A predetermined effect such as an image display executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial fluctuation in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, such as stopping and displaying the pseudo continuous chance including the pseudo continuous chance symbol. This is called re-variation production. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to the display by performing image display (for example, temporary stop display of pseudo-chance pattern) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C). Any rendering operation using various rendering devices may be included.

  As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  As a re-variation effect, each variable display (including the initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” instead of stopping the special decorative pattern such as the pseudo-reliable chance symbol or stopping the special decorative symbol. ) May be controlled so as to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display mode is set as a reach mode. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, the possibility of the variable display mode becoming a reach mode, the possibility of developing into a super-reach reach mode, and the variable display result can be a “big hit” as an effect different from the reach effect A high expectation effect may be executed that suggests that there is a high possibility that a game value advantageous to the player, such as gender, is given. The high expectation degree effect is executed, for example, in a predetermined period in which the normal reach effect is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. It should be noted that the high expectation degree effect may be executable for a predetermined period after the decorative symbol variable display is started, for example, until the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As an example of a high expectation effect, the movable effect member 60 may advance to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 and a predetermined effect operation such as output of sound effects or lighting of a light emitter may be executed.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. Further, when the big hit type is “surprise”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative pattern constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decorative pattern that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 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, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process 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. In the switch process, for example, a setting for sending a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to the switch determined to be in the ON state (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23) is also performed. . The award ball number command is transmitted to the payout control board 37 by the command control process. Upon receiving this command, the payout control board 37 controls the ball payout device 97 to win the award ball by the number of award balls indicated by this command. The process of paying out is executed. 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 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, the 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 value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a jackpot type that is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used to determine either. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. 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 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, 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. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control boards such as the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 37. In special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, switch processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (such as an effect control command) is performed (for example, a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102), and command control is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 37 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted. 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. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 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). FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) 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 increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) 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 increase (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 9B. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 9A is a special game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. 1 special symbol display device 4 </ b> A, a special figure game using the first special figure) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 9B is a special figure game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in 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 are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. 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 in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. 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. It includes processing to measure 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 this 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 or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) 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 small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small 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”. The 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 gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. 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”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of 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 with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, and if the upper limit number has not been reached, the next round game Processing that waits until the start is 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 the 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 time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . As an example, just as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “0.1 second”. It is only necessary to set the winning game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, until the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times has not been reached, Waiting processing or the like is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation 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 has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). 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), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of 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 by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value may be updated to be subtracted by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer 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.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process 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 hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by one. At this time, 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, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “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, the special figure display result determination is performed depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, or whether the fluctuation special state is in which the probability variation control is performed. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 may be assigned to the determination result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The variation special figure is a special symbol that is variably displayed in the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied, and can be specified corresponding to the variation special figure designation buffer value. That is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the fluctuation special figure becomes the first special figure. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the fluctuation special figure becomes the second special figure. 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. 11A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 11A, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the special figure display result is determined as “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in 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 a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) 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 by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is the jackpot type depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result as to which of a plurality of 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 variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  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 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a 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. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 7 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 S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. 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. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 7 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, 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), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 13 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. Yes.

  FIG. 14A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12, based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, the jackpot variation pattern determination table stored in advance and prepared in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is referred to. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 12, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at the determination ratio as shown in B).

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 12, based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the process shown in FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at such a determination ratio.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 14A, only normal reach effects such as the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PA4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-2 are executed and the super A and the super B are executed. The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to the fluctuation pattern PA5-8 is executed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 15, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1, the fluctuation pattern PA2-2, etc., in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the Super A or Super B reach effect is not executed, It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1 to the variation pattern PA3-8 is executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. With this setting, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (the big hit expectation) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 14A, the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 is changed to the fluctuation pattern PA5-2, the fluctuation pattern PA5-3, and the fluctuation pattern PA5-4, and the fluctuation pattern PA5-5 is changed. As the pattern becomes PA5-6, variation pattern PA5-7, variation pattern PA5-8, the determination ratio increases. On the other hand, in the determination example illustrated in FIG. 15, the variation pattern PA3-1, the variation pattern PA3-3, the variation pattern PA3-3, and the variation pattern PA3-4 are changed to the variation pattern PA3-5. The determination ratio decreases as -6, variation pattern PA3-7, variation pattern PA3-8.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to fluctuation pattern PA3-8 and the fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to fluctuation pattern PA5-8 share the special figure fluctuation time and contents, but are variably displayed. The result is different from “losing” or “big hit”. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous number) of pseudo-sequential fluctuations in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is increased by setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. Can be expected. Further, the determination ratio is set so that when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 14A and 15, after the end of the probability change state or the time reduction state, in the first to fifth decorative symbol variable display (after the time reduction control), the fluctuation pattern PS1-1 and the fluctuation pattern PS2- Special effects such as 1 to variation pattern PS2-3, variation pattern PS3-1 to variation pattern PS3-8, variation pattern PS4-1 to variation pattern PS4-3, variation pattern PS5-1 to variation pattern PS5-8 are executed. While the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern for executing the special effect is not determined in the variable display of other decorative symbols (during normal time and during short-time control). Here, in the special effect, for example, a special background image different from a normal background image may be displayed. By setting such a determination ratio, the special effect is executed only in the first to fifth decorative symbol variable display, that is, the decorative symbol variable display in which the left-handed instruction notification is executed after the probability variation state or the short-time state ends. Is done.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 12, a special figure variation time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Following the process of step S266, 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 symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). 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 processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). 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 (first 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 variable display of 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. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S281; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. Subsequently, a setting is made to transmit the jackpot start designation command and the right-handed instruction notification command for instructing execution of the right-handed instruction notification from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (steps S283 and S284). .

  After executing the processing of step S283, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S288). Also, in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, settings are made to end the probability variation control and the time reduction control (step S289). For example, in the process of step S289, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Further, if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S290), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S291). When the small hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), a small hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a small hitting start designation command and a right-handed instruction notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (steps S293A and S293B). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S295).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S291 (step S292; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S296). After executing one of the processes in steps S295 and S296, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control or the time-shortening control is to be ended (step S297). For example, in the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the time reduction count value is “0”, and if the value is other than “0”, the time reduction count value is updated to be subtracted by one. Then, when the updated time count count value becomes “0”, it may be determined to end the time control. At this time, if it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time reduction control is performed, for example, by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off. Further, the time variation control may be terminated and the probability variation control may be terminated. Alternatively, during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the time-shortening control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. In addition to the determination as to whether or not the time-shortening control is ended, the determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is ended may be performed. If it is determined in step S297 that time reduction control is to be ended (step S298; Yes), a left-handed instruction notification command for instructing execution of a left-handed instruction notification is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After setting for this (step S299), a special symbol stop process is complete | finished. If it is determined in step S297 that the time reduction control is not terminated (step S298; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 7 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 17, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 311). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in step S116 of FIG. 7, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is Set to the control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), settings for starting the time reduction control are performed (step S312). For example, the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag to an ON state and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the time reduction counter. Set to. In addition, a setting for transmitting a right-handed instruction notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S313).

  After executing the process of step S313, the big hit type buffer value is read (step S314), and it is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type identified by the process of step S314 is “non-probable change” (step S317). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S317; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S318). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S317 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S317; Yes), after executing the process of step S318, the special figure process flag value is initialized to “0” ( Step S319), the big hit ending process is ended.

  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. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of an example of the effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and the CTC mounted on the production control board 12. (Counter / timer circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits (step S72; No).

  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 occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). 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 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing (step S74) is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, various control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer (provided in the RAM 122) are read out and then read out. Setting or control corresponding to the control command is performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like 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 (step S76) is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is obtained by software as various random values used for effect control. Update. After step S76, a volume setting process (step S77) for setting the volume and the like is executed, and the process proceeds to step S72.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S177 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to 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 determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is “0” after the end of the probability change state or the short time state, that is, when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, a demonstration screen display is displayed. If so, the third left-handed instruction notification may be executed in the variable display start waiting process in step S170.

  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 corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data 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 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. 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 display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 19 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a decorative symbol variable display mode. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S501; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S505). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S505; Yes), a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as a short-term opening chance, for example. A combination of determined decorative symbols is determined (step S506).

  As an example of the processing in step S506, when the variation pattern PC1-1 or the variation pattern PC1-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances and The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S506, when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same processing as in step S504 is executed to configure the reach combination. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite decoration design used as the last stop design to be performed. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is designated, the same processing as that in step S504 is executed to align the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. While determining the same decorative pattern to be stopped, a process different from that in step S504 is executed, so that a special display that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal state in the “medium” decorative pattern display area 5C. You may decide to stop and display a decorative symbol (an odd chance symbol).

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is specified and the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, for example, it is the same in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. After the decorative patterns are displayed and temporarily stopped, the reach mode is reached, and then the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed is changed by changing the decorative pattern again in the “right” decorative pattern variable display area 5R. In addition to performing a variable display effect of “sliding”, a predetermined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “decorative” decorative symbol display area 5C, and a combination of decorative symbols constituting one of the short-term opening chance eyes is derived and displayed. You may make it do. In this case, in the process of step S506, even when the variation pattern PC2-1 or the variation pattern PC2-2 is designated, it is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the short-term opening chances.

  If it is determined in step S505 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S505; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S507, a variable display effect determination process is performed (step S508). The variable display effect determining process is a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode or the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display mode is executed. Is included.

  After executing the variable display effect determination process in step S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the determination result in the variable display effect determination process, or the like. Can be selected and set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S510).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S511). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S512), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S508 of FIG. 20 as variable display effect determination processing. In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the left-handed instruction notification flag provided in the RAM 122 or the like is on (step S601). At this time, if the left-handed instruction notification flag is off (step S601; No), it is determined whether a left-handed instruction notification command has been received (step S602).

  When it is determined in step S602 that a left-handed instruction notification command has been received (step S602; Yes), a count initial value (for example, “5”) determined in advance as a variable display count of the decorative symbol for executing the left-handed instruction notification. ) Is set in the left-handed instruction notification counter (step S603), and the left-handed instruction notification flag is set to the on state (step S604).

  When it is determined in step S601 that the left-handed instruction notification flag is on (step S601; Yes), the count value in the left-handed instruction notification count counter (left-handed instruction notification count count value) is decremented by 1 and updated. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is “3” or more (step S606).

  After the process of step S604 is performed or when it is determined in step S606 that the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is “3” or more (step S606; Yes), it is designated by a variation pattern designation command. Settings for executing the first left hand instruction notification corresponding to the changed pattern are performed (step S607). Specifically, in the process of step S607, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern PA1-3, an effect control pattern in which the first left-handed instruction notification is executed for 3.5 seconds is designated. In the case of other variation patterns, it is only necessary to specify an effect control pattern in which the first left-handed instruction notification is executed for 7 seconds. In the first left-handed instruction notification, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 and outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  When it is determined in step S606 that the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is less than “3” (step S606; No), is the updated left-handed instruction notification count count value “0”? It is determined whether or not (step S608). At this time, if the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is not “0” (step S608; No), the second left-handed instruction notification is executed corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For this purpose (step S609). Specifically, in the process of step S607, if the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern with a shortening such as variation patterns PA1-2, PA1-3, and PB1-1, the first left-handed instruction When the effect control pattern for which notification is executed for 3.5 s is specified and the variation pattern is other, it is only necessary to specify the effect control pattern for which the first left-handed instruction notification is executed for 7 s. In the second left hand instruction notification, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A only by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5.

  When it is determined in step S608 that the updated left-handed instruction notification count value is “0” (step S608; Yes), the left-handed instruction notification flag is cleared and turned off (step S610). .

  When it is determined in step S602 that the left-handed instruction notification command has not been received (step S602; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S607 and S610, the right-handed instruction notification command has been received. It is determined whether or not (step S611).

  When it is determined in step S611 that a right-handed instruction notification command has been received (step S611; Yes), settings for executing a right-handed instruction notification are performed (step S612). In the right-handed instruction notification, it is only necessary to notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2B by displaying an effect image on the image display device 5 or the like.

  When it is determined in step S611 that the right-handed instruction notification command has not been received (step S611; No), after the process of step S612 is executed, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified. (Step S613). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed in accordance with the specified variation pattern (step S614). At this time, when it is determined that the special effect is executed (step S614; Yes), settings for executing the special effect are performed (step S615).

  When it is determined in step S614 that the special effect is not executed (step S614; No), after the process of step S615 is executed, the “pseudo-continuous” variable is changed corresponding to the variation pattern specified in step S613. It is determined whether or not a display effect is executed (step S616). At this time, when it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S616; Yes), a setting for executing the re-variation effect is performed (step S617).

  When it is determined in step S616 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed (step S616; No), after the process of step S617 is executed, the movable effect member 60 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. It is determined whether or not there is a high expectation degree effect as to whether or not to execute the high expectation degree effect to advance to the front (step S618). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the high expectation effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, the presence / absence of the high expectation effect may be determined by referring to a high expectation effect determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. In the high expectation effect determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value for determining the high expectation effect is high depending on whether the special figure display result is “losing” or “big hit”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the expectation effect.

  In the high expectation effect determination table, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the ratio determined without the high expectation effect without executing the high expectation effect is the high expectation with which the high expectation effect is executed. The ratio is set to be sufficiently higher than the ratio determined with the performance. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined with the high expectation effect is set to be sufficiently higher than the ratio determined without the high expectation effect. In addition, the decision ratio with high expectation effect is sufficiently higher when the special figure display result is “big hit” than when it is “lost”, while the decision ratio without high expectation effect is It is set to be sufficiently lower when the display result is “big hit” than when it is “lost”. With such a setting, when the high expectation effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is significantly increased (dramatically) than when the high expectation effect is not executed.

  After executing the process of step S618, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that there is a high expectation degree effect (step S619). At this time, when it is determined that there is no high expectation degree effect (step S619; No), the variable display effect determination process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a high expectation degree effect (step S619; Yes), a setting for executing the high expectation degree effect is performed (step S620). In the process of step S620, for example, an effect control pattern for executing a high expectation effect that advances the movable effect member 60 may be specified.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 19 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S521). ). As an example, in the process of step S521, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not it is the first left-handed instruction notification execution period for executing the first left-handed instruction notification ( Step S522). The first left-handed instruction notification execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern selected corresponding to the first left-handed instruction notification. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the variation pattern PA1-3, 3.5s is set as the first left-handed instruction notification execution period. When the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the other variation pattern, 7.0 s is set as the first left-handed instruction notification execution period.

  When it is the first left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S522 (step S522; Yes), the rendering operation control for executing the first left-handed instruction notification is performed (step S523).

  As an example, in the process of step S523, in order to execute the first left-handed instruction notification in accordance with presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the presentation control pattern or the like. In addition, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. More specifically, when the first left-handed instruction notification is executed, a display control command for displaying an effect image such as “Return to left-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the display control unit 123. Then, a sound effect signal or the like for outputting a sound such as “Return to left-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the sound control board 13.

  In response to the display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 or the like by the process of step S523, the display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5, or In response to the voice control command, the voice control board 13 generates a predetermined sound effect signal and supplies it to the speakers 8L and 8R, thereby notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. The first left-handed instruction notification is performed.

  When it is not the first left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S522 (step S522; No), after executing the processing of step S523, the second left-handed instruction notification execution for executing the second left-handed instruction notification is performed. It is determined whether it is a period (step S524). The second left-handed instruction notification execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the second left-handed instruction notification. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the variation pattern PA1-3, 3.5s is set as the second left-handed instruction notification execution period. When the effect control pattern is selected corresponding to the other variation pattern, 7.0 s is set as the second left-hand instruction notification execution period.

  When it is in the second left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S524 (step S524; Yes), effect operation control for executing the second left-handed instruction notification is performed (step S525).

  As an example, in the process of step S525, a display control command is generated and displayed in order to execute the second left-handed instruction notification according to the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data) read from the presentation control pattern or the like. What is necessary is just to make it transmit with respect to the control part 123. FIG. More specifically, when the second left-handed instruction notification is executed, a display control command for displaying an effect image such as “Return to left-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the display control unit 123.

  The display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5 in accordance with the display control command transmitted from the CPU 120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 or the like by the process of step S525. A second left-handed instruction notification is made to notify the player that the ball should be launched into the left game area 2A.

  When it is not the second left-handed instruction notification execution period in step S524 (step S524; No), is the right-handed instruction notification execution period for executing the right-handed instruction notification after executing the process of step S525? It is determined whether or not (step S526). The right-handed instruction notification execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the right-handed instruction notification.

  When it is a right-handed instruction notification execution period in step S526 (step S526; Yes), effect operation control for executing a right-handed instruction notification is performed (step S527).

  As an example, in the process of step S527, in order to execute the right-handed instruction notification according to the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the presentation control pattern, Various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123 and the like. More specifically, when a right-handed instruction notification is executed, a display control command for displaying an effect image such as “Right-handed!” Is created and transmitted to the display control unit 123.

  The display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5 in accordance with the display control command transmitted from the CPU 120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 by the process of step S527. A right-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B is performed.

  When it is not the right-handed instruction notification execution period in step S526 (step S526; No), it is determined whether or not it is a re-variation effect execution period for executing the re-change effect after executing the process of step S527. (Step S528). The re-variation effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the determination result of the change pattern and re-change timing. When it is the re-variation effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; Yes), effect operation control for executing the re-change effect is performed (step S529).

  When it is not the re-variation effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; No), after executing the process of step S529, it is determined whether or not it is a high expectation effect execution period for executing the high expectation effect. Is determined (step S530). The high expectation effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the determination result to execute the high expectation effect. When it is determined in step S530 that it is the high expectation degree effect execution period (step S530; Yes), effect operation control for executing the high expectation degree effect is performed (step S531).

  As an example, in the process of step S531, drive control is performed in order to execute a high expectation effect in a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data (for example, movable effect member control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like. A signal may be transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 or the like. More specifically, a drive control signal for causing the movable effect member 60 to advance to the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is created and transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16.

  The motor drive circuit 16 rotates the movable effect member motor 61 in accordance with the drive control signal transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 by the process of step S531, thereby displaying the movable effect member 60. A high expectation effect is executed to advance from the vicinity of a predetermined end in the area to the front of the display area.

  When it is not the high expectation effect execution period in step S530 (step S530; No), after executing the process of step S531, it is determined whether it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. (Step S532). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. Note that a high expectation effect may be included in the reach effect. In this case, when it is determined in the process of step S532 that it is the reach effect execution period, the processes of steps S530 and S529 may be executed. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S532 (step S532; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S533).

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S532 (step S532; No), after executing the process of step S533, for example, based on the settings in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the rendering operation control including the decorative display variable display operation (step S534), the variable display rendering processing is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S535). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S535; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S535 (step S535; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S536). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S537). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S538), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 19 as the special figure waiting process. In the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command has elapsed (step S541). The winning start designation command reception waiting time is set to a predetermined time in accordance with the reception of the decorative symbol stop command in the variable display effect processing in step S172 shown in FIG.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S542). . If the big hit start designation command is received (step S542; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing (step S543). At this time, it is determined whether or not “surprise” is designated as the big hit type by the big hit start designation command (step S544).

  When a value other than “surprise” is specified as the big hit type in step S544 (step S544; No), a big hit notification production control pattern prepared in advance to notify the start of the big hit gaming state is selected, The usage pattern is set (step S545). Thereafter, settings for starting the control of the big hit notification operation are performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S546).

  If no big hit start designation command is received in step S542 (step S542; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit start designation command has been received (step S547). If no small hit start designation command is received (step S547; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. When the small hit start designation command is received (step S547; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process (step S548).

  When “probability” is designated as the big hit type in step S544 (step S544; Yes), or after executing the process of step S546 or S548, settings for executing the right-handed instruction notification are performed (step S549). ). The instruction notification setting at this time is the start of a right-handed instruction notification, such as setting a production control pattern prepared in advance to execute a right-handed instruction notification as a use pattern, and starting control for executing a predetermined presentation operation. Any setting can be used. Such right-handed instruction notification setting only needs to be stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 122 until a corresponding predetermined notification end condition is satisfied and the notification end is executed.

  The right-handed instruction notification notifies the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B, for example, by displaying a message with characters such as “Please make a right-hand!” Or an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow. Anything can be used. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. A strike instruction notification may be performed. In the right-handed instruction notification, it is only necessary to clearly notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the right game area 2B.

  In addition, when the big hit seed part is designated as “surprise” or when a small hit start designation command is received, the notification mode is different from that when the big hit seed part is designated other than “surprise”. The strike instruction notification may be performed. When the big hit seed part is specified as other than “probable”, the right-handed instruction notification is performed by displaying, for example, an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow in a predetermined opaque display color, thereby causing the game ball to be displayed in the right game area 2B. What is necessary is just to notify a player that it should be fired. On the other hand, when the big hit seed part is designated as “surprising” or when a small hit start designation command is received, the right-handed instruction notification is, for example, an effect image showing a right-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state. It is sufficient that the player is notified that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B by displaying the above. In addition, when the big hit seed part is designated as “surprise” or when the small hit start designation command is received, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, sound output or lighting operation of the light emitter is performed. The right-handed instruction notification may be performed, but it is not a clear notification as in the case where the jackpot type is other than “accuracy”, and it is only necessary that the player is unable to recognize or difficult to recognize. .

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S550). The hit waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 24A shows the execution timing of various effects in the case where the definitive decorative symbol constituting the jackpot combination is derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol from the first time to the fifth time after the probability variation state or the short time state ends. Show. Here, a case will be described as an example where the variation pattern PS4-1 (variable display time = 33 s) is selected in the first special drawing game after the probability variation state or the time-short state ends. In this case, at the timing (t = 0 s) when the decorative symbol variable display is started, for example, the first left-handed instruction notification is started, and for example, a message with a character such as “Return to left-handed!” Or a left-pointing arrow is shown. By displaying the effect image or the like, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Then, at the timing after the predetermined left-handed instruction notification execution period (7.0 s) has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (t = 7 s), a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!”, When the display of the effect image or the like indicating the left-pointing arrow is deleted, the first left-handed instruction notification ends. Thereafter, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode (t = 20 s), and the fixed decorative symbol constituting the jackpot combination is derived and displayed (t = 33 s). Thus, after the end of the probability change state or the time-short state, when the definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols, the left-handed instruction notification becomes the big hit combination. Completed before the definitive decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by deriving and displaying a definitive decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed. Can be executed.

  FIG. 24B shows the execution timing of various effects when the high expectation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the end of the probability variation state or the time reduction state. Here, a case will be described as an example where the variation pattern PS5-1 (variable display time = 63 s) is selected in the first special drawing game after the probability variation state or the time-short state is completed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25A, for example, at the timing (t = 0 s) when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, for example, the first left-handed instruction notification is started. For example, “Return to left-handed!” By displaying a message such as the above, an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, and the like, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Then, as shown in FIG. 25B, at the timing after the predetermined left-handed instruction notification execution period (7.0 s) has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (t = 7 s), When the message such as “Return!” And the display of the effect image showing the left-pointing arrow are deleted, the first left-handed instruction notification ends. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25C, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode (t = 20 s), a high expectation level effect is started and an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation buttons. An image is displayed on the image display device 5 (t = 25 s). When the operation button is operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 25D, the movable effect member 60 is advanced from the vicinity of the predetermined end in the display area to the front of the display area (t = 30 s). Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), it is developed into a reach production of super reach (t = 40 s). As described above, when the high expectation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the end of the probability change state or the short time state, the left-handed instruction notification is given to the movable effect member 60 in the display area. The process is completed before advancement from the vicinity of the predetermined end to the front of the display area, that is, before the visual recognition of at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed by the high expectation degree effect is prevented. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the player is confused because at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is hindered by the high expectation effect. Therefore, the game can be suitably executed.

  FIG. 24C shows the “pseudo-continuous” in which the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous number) of the pseudo-continuous change is 2 in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability variation state or the time-shortening state ends. The execution timing of various effects when the variable display effect is executed is shown. Here, a case will be described as an example where the variation pattern PS5-3 (variable display time = 93 s) is selected in the first special drawing game after the probability variation state or the time-short state is completed. In this case, at the timing (t = 0 s) when the decorative symbol variable display is started, for example, the first left-handed instruction notification is started, and for example, a message with a character such as “Return to left-handed!” Or a left-pointing arrow is shown. By displaying the effect image or the like, the player is notified that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A. Then, at the timing after the predetermined left-handed instruction notification execution period (7.0 s) has elapsed since the start of variable display of decorative symbols (t = 7 s), a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!”, When the display of the effect image or the like indicating the left-pointing arrow is deleted, the first left-handed instruction notification ends. Thereafter, the first fluctuation is finished, and the first pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed (t = 15 s) in which the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped and then changed again (t = 15 s). After that, the first pseudo continuous variation is finished, and the second pseudo continuous variation is executed (t = 30 s). Then, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, and the reach effect of super reach is executed (t = 45 s). As described above, when the re-variation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability change state or the time-short state ends, the left-handed instruction notification is given before the first re-change effect is performed. To complete. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the re-variation effect is performed, and it is possible to prevent the attention to the left-handed instruction notification from being impaired. can do.

  Note that the examples shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C are merely examples. For example, in the case of a big hit, the big hit is made before the definite decorative symbols constituting the big chance chance are derived and displayed. What is necessary is just to make it start after the left-handed instruction | indication notification is completed.

  Next, the sound volume setting process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a sound volume setting process. In the volume setting process, the setting of the volume (the volume of the sound actually output from the speakers 8L and 8R, hereinafter simply referred to as “volume”) and the light amount (the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, etc. are actually turned on. This is a process for setting the amount of light when it is performed, hereinafter simply referred to as “light amount”), and displaying other menus. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the state (channel) of the setting changeover switch and the volume, light amount, and the like set in the volume setting process. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the setting timing of the sound volume and the light amount. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a setting screen displayed when the second volume level and the second light level stage used for setting the volume and the light amount are changed (that is, when the volume and the light amount are changed by an operation by the player). It is.

  In the volume setting process, the menu screen is displayed while the demo screen is displayed. The menu screen includes a plurality of selection items including “volume / light quantity adjustment”. The player can select a desired selection item using the stick controller 30 or the like. For example, on the menu screen, one of a plurality of selection items is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selection item, etc.). The selected item to be highlighted is a selection target. The player uses the stick controller 30 or the like to switch the highlighted selection item, and selects the highlighted selection item by pressing the push button 31B. As a result, a desired selection item is selected. When a selection item is selected, a screen corresponding to the selection item is switched from the menu screen and newly displayed.

  The selection item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” is selected when the player adjusts the volume or light quantity, and the setting screen of FIG. 29 is displayed by selection. As shown in FIG. 29, in the setting screen, a plurality of volume levels (“2” to “14” circled) and a plurality of light intensity levels (“50%”, “75%”, “ 100% ") is displayed in the area 5HH and the area 5HL. Note that the light intensity level displayed on the setting screen varies depending on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (details will be described later). Each volume level (“2” to “14”) is a level that can be taken by the second volume level used for setting the volume. Of each volume level, the highlighted volume level (“10” in FIG. 29) is the current second volume level. The volume level to be highlighted, that is, the second volume level is changed by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like. Each light quantity step (“50%”, “75%”, “100%”, etc.) on the setting screen is a stage that can be taken by the second light quantity step used for setting the light quantity. Of each light quantity stage, the highlighted light quantity stage ("75%" in FIG. 29) is the current second light quantity stage. The highlighted light quantity step, that is, the second light quantity step is changed by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like. When the second volume stage or the second light quantity stage is changed, the volume or light quantity is set based on the changed stage and the current first volume stage or first light quantity stage. That is, the volume and the light quantity are changed by changing the highlighted volume level and the light quantity stage on the setting screen of FIG. 29 by operation. As described above, in this embodiment, the display of the demonstration screen and the display of the setting screen allows the player to perform an operation for setting the volume and light amount (second volume step and second light amount step) (player). 2nd permission condition for performing the operation for the above.

  Note that when the channel of the selection changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F”, the setting of the volume and the amount of light by the player is restricted. That is, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level is limited. At this time, the sound volume and the light amount are set based on only the first sound volume step and the first light amount step.

  As for the volume and the light amount, a possible range is determined in advance. Specifically, the volume has 21 levels from “2” to “22” (the larger the number, the higher the volume), and the light intensity is “30%”, “50%”, “65%”, “75”. % ”And“ 100% ”(see FIG. 27). Note that the volume during production is not always constant. The set volume is, for example, the maximum volume that is allowed to be output during production. The amount of light during production is not always constant. The amount of light is, for example, the maximum amount of light that is allowed during production. Note that the level of the light amount is indicated by a ratio (%) where the maximum light amount is 100%.

  Here, the relationship between the actual volume and light quantity and the first volume level will be described with reference to FIG.

  The row of the setting changeover switch 300 indicates the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (which is also the first volume level and the second volume level) (“0” to “F”).

  The row of initial display (volume) indicates the volume level (second volume level) highlighted in the setting screen, which is displayed first after the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed or after the power is turned on (this volume level). Volume level is called initial display (volume)). When the channel is “0”, the initial display (volume) is “2”, when the channel is “1”, the initial display (volume) is “3”, and when the channel is “2”. The initial display (volume) is “4”, the initial display (volume) is “6” when the channel is “3”, and the initial display (volume) is “6” when the channel is “4”. When the channel is “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, the initial display (volume) is “10”, “11”, “12”, respectively. , “13”, “14”. When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level is restricted, and the setting screen of FIG. 29 is not displayed, so the initial display is not set.

  The row of the actual volume range (channels “0” to “9”) indicates the range that the volume can take. Note that the numbers in parentheses described in the volume range row are the values of the second volume level (the volume level to be highlighted) at that volume level. For example, “2 (2)” indicates that the volume is “2” when the second volume level is “2”. As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, when the channel is “0” to “4”, the volume is “2” to “14”. When the second volume level is increased to “2”, “3”, “4”... “14”, the volume is correspondingly increased to “2”, “3”, “4”. "It goes up. That is, the values of the volume and the second volume level are the same. When the channel is “5” to “9”, the volume is “10” to “22”. When the second volume level is increased to “2”, “3”, “4”... “14”, the volume is correspondingly increased to “10”, “11”, “12”. "It goes up. That is, the volume is a value obtained by adding “8” to the value of the second volume level. In this embodiment, in this way, the range that the actual volume can take varies depending on the first volume level.

  The actual volume (channels “A” to “F”) row indicates the set volume. When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level is limited, and the volume is not changed, so the volume is fixed. When the channel is “A”, the volume is “2”, when the channel is “B”, the volume is “4”, and when the channel is “C”, the volume is “7”. When the channels are “D”, “E”, and “F”, the volumes are “10”, “15”, and “22”, respectively.

  The row of initial display (light quantity) indicates the light quantity stage (second light quantity stage) to be highlighted on the setting screen, which is displayed first after the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed or after the power is turned on. (Light intensity level is called initial display (light intensity)). For example, the light quantity stage highlighted in step S709 of the sound volume setting process of FIG. When the channel is “0” and “1”, the initial display (light quantity) is “30%”, and when the channel is “2” and “3”, the initial display (light quantity) is “65%”. (The light intensity levels displayed on the setting screen are “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”). When the channel is “4” and “5”, the initial display (light quantity) is “50%”, and when the channel is “6” and “7”, the initial display (light quantity) is “75%”. When the channels are “8” and “9”, the initial display (light quantity) is “75%” (the light quantity levels displayed on the setting screen are “50%”, “75%”, “100”). % "). When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second light quantity step is limited, and the setting screen of FIG. 29 is not displayed, so the initial display is not set.

  The row of the actual light amount range (channels “0” to “9”) indicates the range that the light amount can take. Unlike the sound volume, the light amount becomes the same value as the highlighted light amount step (second light amount step) (the value may be different for the sound volume). As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, when the channel is “0” to “3”, the light amount is any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel is “4” to “9”, the light amount is “50%”, “75%”, or “100%”.

  The row of actual light amount (when the channel is “A” to “F”) indicates the light amount to be set. When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second light quantity step is limited, and the light quantity is not changed. Therefore, the light quantity is fixed. When the channel is “A” and “B”, the light amount is “35%”, when the channel is “C” and “D”, the light amount is “75%”, and the channel is “E” and “E”. In the case of “F”, the initial display (light quantity) is “100%”.

  The initial volume and the initial light amount when the power is turned on may be determined in advance according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 when the power is turned on, for example. For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 in the initialization process of step S71 and corresponds to the stage (“0” to “F”) of the read channel (“0” to “F”). F ”, and corresponds to the channel on a one-to-one basis as described above.) Is set as the first volume level and the first light intensity level (for example, stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122), and the set first volume is set. The volume and the light quantity may be set as the initial volume and the initial light quantity based on the stage and the first light quantity stage (for example, stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). The relationship between the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage and the initial volume and the initial light quantity may be determined in advance. The relationship is, for example, the relationship between “A” to “F” and the volume and the amount of light, and “0” to “9” and the volume at the second volume level and the second light level of the initial display shown in FIG. And the relationship with the amount of light. When such a setting is made, after that, an effect is produced with the set initial volume and initial light amount (for example, the audio signal and the illumination signal also specify the set volume and light amount). Executed.

  26, first, the effect control CPU 120 reads the current channel of the setting changeover switch 300, and determines whether the read channel has changed from before (step S701). For example, the production control CPU 120 reads the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 every time step S701 is executed. For example, reading is performed by specifying the current channel based on a signal from the setting changeover switch 300. Further, the effect control CPU 120 stores the read channels (data indicating the channels) sequentially in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (stores a predetermined number of channels, and then sequentially updates them from the oldest ones). Good.) For example, the effect control CPU 120 compares the channel read in step S701 this time with the channel read in step S701 stored in the RAM 122, and if they are different, the channel has changed. What is necessary is just to determine with (step S701; Yes). In the first step S701 after turning on the power, since there is no channel read in the previous step S701, it may be determined that there has been a change in the channel. Usually, there is no channel switching at this timing. Therefore, it may be determined that there is no channel change.

  When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 has changed (when the channel has been changed) (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether the channel read in step S701 is “A” to “F”. (Step S702). When the read channel is any one of “A” to “F” (step S702; Yes), the setting is performed according to the state (current channel) of the setting changeover switch 300 (step S703). When the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level by the player is limited (in other words, the volume by the player The light intensity adjustment is limited.) For this reason, the volume and the light quantity are set based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (that is, the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage).

  In step S703, the stage corresponding to the channel of the setting switch 300 is set as the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage, and the volume and light quantity corresponding to the set first volume stage and first light quantity stage are set to the actual volume. And the amount of light (for example, setting is performed by preparing and referring to a table of a relationship as shown in FIG. 27 in the ROM 121). For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A”, “A” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, the actual volume is set to “2”, and the actual light level is set to “30%”. Set. If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “B”, “B” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, the actual volume is set to “4”, and the actual light level is set to “30%”. . The setting is performed as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the volume and light quantity are set in step S703, the production is performed with the set volume and light quantity (for example, the audio signal and the illumination signal have the set volume and light quantity). Is specified). Note that the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 may be specified by the channel stored in the RAM 122 in step S701 (hereinafter, the same applies to the specification of the channel). The setting means, for example, that setting target information (such as the first volume level) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and thereafter processing can be performed based on the setting target information (the same applies to the setting). .) Further, the timing for storing the information to be set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 may be limited to a predetermined period from when the power is turned on.

  After step S703, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is not changed (step S701; No), or when the channel is not “A” to “F” (step S702; No), the process proceeds to step S704. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether a demonstration screen display is currently being executed in the process of step S704 (step S704). When the demonstration screen is being displayed (step S704; Yes), the operation to the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B is accepted, so that the operation and the operation content from the push sensor 35B and the tilt direction sensor unit 32 are displayed. It is determined whether or not there has been an operation by the player based on whether or not a signal to be transmitted has been transmitted (step S707).

  When there is an operation by the player (step S707; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operation is a menu call operation (step S708). For example, the demonstration screen includes an operation image indicating that the menu screen is read out by pressing the push button 31B. The player can call up the menu screen by operating the push button 31B. The effect control CPU 120 is currently displaying the operation image while the demonstration screen is being displayed, and when the player's operation is pressing the push button 31B, the player's operation is a menu call operation. (Step S708; Yes).

  When it is a menu call operation (step S708; Yes), the display control unit 123 is controlled to start displaying the above-described menu screen on the image display device 5 (step S709). The menu screen is displayed, for example, such that the layer of the menu screen is superimposed on the layer of the demo screen. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is continued behind the menu screen (sound output and the like are also continued). Note that the display of the menu screen and the various screens switched from the menu screen (for example, the volume / light quantity setting screen in FIG. 29) are terminated by starting the variable display of the decorative symbols as well as displaying the demonstration screen. When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F”, the effect control CPU 120 has a menu screen without the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item, or a menu screen with the item darkened. Is displayed so that the item is not highlighted, and the player is notified that the volume / light quantity adjustment is limited.

  After step S709, or when the player's operation is not a menu call operation (step S708; No), the player's operation determined as having been operated is an operation for selecting the “volume / light quantity adjustment” selection item. It is determined whether there is any (step S710). For example, when the item “volume / light quantity adjustment” is currently highlighted on the menu screen, and the player's operation is pressing the push button 31B, the player's operation is “volume / light quantity adjustment”. It is determined that the operation is to select a selection item of “light amount adjustment” (step S710; Yes).

  In this case (step S710; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display an initial display (volume) and an initial display (light quantity) corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 ( Control for starting display of the setting screen as shown in FIG. 29 is performed (step S712). The relationship between the channels and the initial display is the relationship shown in FIG. 27 (for example, the initial display is displayed by preparing and referring to the ROM 121 with a relationship table as shown in FIG. 27). For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “0”, a setting screen including a volume level and a light intensity level with an initial display (volume) “2” and an initial display (light intensity) “30%” is displayed. . For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “5”, a setting screen is displayed in which the initial display (volume) is “10” and the initial display (light quantity) is “50%”. For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “9”, a setting screen including a volume level and a light level step with an initial display (volume) “14” and an initial display (light amount) “100%” is displayed. .

  After step S712, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume and the amount of light corresponding to the initial display (step S713). For example, the production control CPU 120 sets the stage corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 as the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage, and sets the initial display (volume) stage as the second volume stage. The display (light quantity) stage is set as the second light quantity stage. Further, the volume is set based on the first volume level set by the setting changeover switch 300 and the second volume level set by the player's operation as described later. Further, the light amount is set based on the first light amount step set by the setting changeover switch 300 and the second light amount step set by the player's operation as described later. These settings are made by, for example, preparing a relationship table as shown in FIG. For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “0”, “0” is set as the first volume level and the first light intensity level, and the initial display volume of the second volume level set by the player's operation is set. “2” is set, and “30%” is set as the initial display light amount in the second light amount step. If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “5”, “5” is set as the first volume level and the first light quantity level, and “2” as the initial display volume of the second volume level set by the player's operation. 10 ”is set, and“ 50% ”is set as the initial display light amount in the second light amount step. If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “9”, “9” is set as the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage, and “2” is the initial display volume of the second volume stage set by the player's operation. 14 ”is set, and“ 100% ”is set as the initial display light amount in the second light amount step. The light quantity may be set based on only the second light quantity stage. When such a setting is made, after that, an effect (for example, an audio signal or an illumination signal also specifies the set volume or light amount) is executed with the set volume or light amount. The

  After step S713 or when the player's operation is not an operation for selecting the selection item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” (step S710; No), the player's operation determined as having the above operation changes the volume. It is determined whether it is an operation (step S715). For example, in the setting screen of FIG. 29, when the operation stick of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the front-rear direction, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment can be switched. For example, one of the regions 5HH and 5HL is highlighted by changing the color by thickening one of the frames. The highlighted area becomes the operation target area. When the operation stick of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the left-right direction, if the region 5HH is highlighted, the highlighted volume level (second volume level) is changed, and the region 5HL is highlighted. In this case, the highlighted light quantity stage (second light quantity stage) is changed. In FIG. 29, the region 5HL is highlighted. In this state, when the operation stick of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the front-rear direction, the region 5HH is highlighted. The effect control CPU 120 is currently displaying a volume / light quantity setting screen (see FIG. 29), and when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 30 in the left-right direction. The player's operation is determined to be an operation for changing the volume (second volume level) or the light amount (second light level).

  When the player's operation is an operation to change the volume (second volume stage) (step S715; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a volume change operation process (see FIG. 30) (step S716).

  In the volume changing operation process of FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a confirmation sound outputting timer indicating that a confirmation sound described later is being output is being counted (step S801). If the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to step S812. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound output timer is not counting, is the player's operation determined as being operated (step S707; Yes) changed to the maximum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300? It is determined whether or not (step S802). If the operation is not an operation for changing to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to step S805. On the other hand, if it is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S808. On the other hand, if the maximum volume has already been changed, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the currently highlighted maximum volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 is set. The output of the confirmation sound at the corresponding maximum volume is started (step S804), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (step S811), and the volume change operation process is ended.

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

  In step S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that there is an operation (step S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300. judge. If the operation is not a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S808. On the other hand, if the operation is changing to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the minimum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the minimum volume. Here, if the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the currently highlighted minimum volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting switch 300 is set. The output of the confirmation sound at the corresponding minimum volume is started (step S807), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (step S811), and the volume change operation process is ended.

  In step S808, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the highlighted volume level (second volume level) according to the operation content. For example, when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 30 to the left, display control is performed so that the highlighted volume level is lowered by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by proceeding from step S806 to S807 described above. When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 30 to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by proceeding from step S803 to S804 described above.

  After step S808, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the currently set first volume level and the newly set volume level and the newly set volume level by the player's operation. The volume is set, that is, the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume is set (step S809). For example, when the highlighted volume level is changed, the changed highlighted volume level is set as a new second volume level, and the first volume level and the newly set second volume level are set. Set a new volume based on it. For example, when the first volume level is “0” and the highlighted volume level is changed from “2” or “4” to “3”, “3” is set as the second volume level, Is set to “3”. For example, when the first volume level is “6” and the highlighted volume level is changed from “13” to “14”, “14” is set as the second volume level and “22” is set as the volume. Set. When such setting is performed, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After step S809, the production control CPU 120 confirms the volume confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted display. Output of the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the sound volume is started (step S810), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (step S811), and the sound volume changing operation process is ended.

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

  In step S812, which proceeds when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts one from the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer, and whether or not the confirmation sound output timer has expired. Is determined (step S813). If the confirmation sound output timer is not up, the sound volume changing operation process is terminated. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound output timer has expired, the output of the confirmation sound is terminated (step S814), and the volume changing operation process is terminated.

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

  Returning to FIG. 26, after step S716 or when the player's operation is not an operation for changing the volume (step S715; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the player's operation determined as having been operated is the light amount. It is determined whether the operation is a change operation (step S717). When the player's operation is an operation for changing the light amount (second light amount step) (step S717; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 highlights the light amount step (in accordance with the operation content) ( Display control for changing the second light quantity step) is performed (step S718). For example, when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 30 to the left, the highlighted light amount level is decreased by one level (if the current level is the minimum level, the minimum level is maintained). Display control. When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 30 to the right, the highlighted light quantity level is increased by one level (if the current level is the highest level, the highest level is maintained) Take control. For example, when the operation stick is tilted to the left in the state shown in FIG. 29, the highlighted light quantity step (second light quantity step) is changed from “75%” to “50%”. Further, when the tilt operation is performed to the left, the highlighted light intensity level (second light intensity level) remains at “50%” (the minimum light intensity even if the player unintentionally performs the tilt operation). Can be maintained.). For example, when the operation stick is tilted to the right in the state of FIG. 29, the highlighted light quantity step (second light quantity step) is changed from “75%” to “100%”. Further, if the tilt operation is performed to the left, the highlighted light intensity level (second light intensity level) remains at “100%” (the maximum light intensity even if the player unintentionally performs the tilt operation). Can be maintained.).

  After step S718, the CPU 120 for effect control includes the currently set first light quantity stage and after the change (including the case where the highest stage or the lower stage is maintained despite the operation). The light quantity is set based on the highlighted light quantity stage, that is, the light quantity corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted light quantity is set (step S719). For example, when the highlighted light intensity level is changed, the changed emphasized light intensity level is set as a new second light intensity level, and the first light intensity level and the newly set second light intensity level are set. Based on this, a new light quantity is set. For example, when the first light quantity level is “6” and the highlighted light quantity level is changed from “75%” to “100%”, “100%” is set as the second light quantity level, Set “100%”. When such a setting is performed, an effect (for example, the illumination signal also specifies the set light amount) is executed with the set light amount.

  The effect control CPU 120 may output a confirmation sound in order to notify that the amount of light has been changed (including the fact that it has been maintained despite the operation). Further, the notification may be performed by lighting or blinking a game effect lamp or a decoration LED instead of or in addition to the confirmation sound. The amount of lighting at this time is a set amount of light (in the case of changing the amount of light, the amount of light after the change can be confirmed by this). If the highest level is maintained despite the operation, the maximum light amount may be output. If the minimum level is maintained despite the operation, it may be output with the minimum light amount. (In order to make notification by lighting etc. easy to understand, output with a light amount larger than the minimum light amount is possible. May be done.) Note that the light-emitting body for notification may be provided exclusively for the notification. Thereby, the notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  After step S719 or when the player's operation is not an operation for changing the light amount (step S717; No), it is determined whether the player's operation determined as having been performed is an operation other than the above-described operations. Determination is made (step S720). If it is another operation (step S720; Yes), processing according to the other operation is executed (step S721). For example, when the operation screen of the stick controller 30 is operated while the menu screen is displayed, display control is performed to change the highlighted selection item. When the push button 31B is pressed while the menu screen is displayed, display control is performed to switch and display a new screen corresponding to the selection item highlighted at that time. If the operation stick of the stick controller 30 is tilted back and forth while the volume / light quantity adjustment setting screen is displayed, the highlighted area is sequentially changed to one of the area 5HH, the area 5HL, and the item “return to menu”. . When the item “return to menu” is highlighted and the push button 31B is pressed, display control for returning to the menu screen is performed. Also, if the change starts when the menu screen is displayed, the screen changes to the change display screen with the settings corresponding to the selection item highlighted at that time. It has become.

  After step S721, when the operation is not another operation (step S720; No), when the demonstration screen is not being displayed (step S704; No), or when there is no operation (step S704; No), the processing ends.

  By such a series of processes, a change in volume and light amount is realized. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed from “0” to “9” during the game, the change of the channel is changed to the volume / light quantity adjustment setting screen (FIG. 29, etc.). Is reflected, and at this time, the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage corresponding to the changed channel are set, and the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage and the initial display (volume) and initial display are displayed. The volume and light amount are changed according to (light amount). If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed from “A” to “F” during the game, the change is immediately reflected. That is, the first volume level and the first light intensity level corresponding to the changed channel are set immediately. Further, when the second volume level or the second light level step in the setting screen is changed by operating the stick controller 30 on the operation stick or the like, the light amount or the volume is changed each time the light level is changed. The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are emitted with the changed light amount, and a confirmation sound is output. When the volume is changed, a confirmation sound is output.

  In this embodiment, with such a configuration, the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light quantity) stage (the initial display of the second volume stage and the second light quantity stage) are in the state of the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 ( Since the channel state of the setting changeover switch 300 is related to the second volume stage and the second light quantity stage, the player can change the setting. It is easy to grasp the state of the channel of the changeover switch 300, and the second volume level and the second light level that are actually displayed are difficult to be the same even though the first volume level and the first light level are different. Therefore, the actual volume and light amount are not easily misidentified, and the volume and light amount can be adjusted appropriately. In the above embodiment, the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light quantity) are different between when the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are the highest stage and when the first stage is the lowest stage. The actual volume and amount of light are not easily misidentified, and the volume and amount of light can be adjusted appropriately. Further, in the above embodiment, when the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light quantity) are the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage other than the highest stage, the second volume stage (“2” to “ 13 ”) and the second light intensity level (“ 30% ”,“ 65% ”,“ 50% ”,“ 75% ”), and the first volume level and the first light intensity level are the highest levels. In some cases, the second volume level (“14”) or the second light intensity level (“100%”), which is the highest level, is indicated. Can be adjusted. Also, with this configuration, the volume and light quantity do not become larger than the settings at the game shop side, so the game shop side outputs the unintentionally loud sound by setting the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage to the maximum. And lighting with bright light are prevented.

  In addition, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light level are reflected. Unintended timing (the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage cannot normally be set by the player, so even if the first volume stage or the first light quantity stage is changed, the player desires the volume and light quantity before the change. The volume and light quantity are prevented from being changed (the player intends to change the volume and light quantity by displaying the setting screen, so there is little inconvenience even if the volume or light quantity is changed at this time) .)

  When the first volume level is increased, the initial display (volume) is also increased, so that the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be adjusted suitably. Since the initial display (light quantity) increases when the first light quantity step increases, the relationship between the first light quantity stage and the second light quantity stage can be easily grasped, so that the light quantity can be suitably adjusted. In addition, since the confirmation sound is output when the second volume level is set, the setting can be confirmed even with the sound at the second volume level, so that the volume can be adjusted appropriately. Since “A” to “F” for restricting adjustment of the player's volume and light amount are prepared as channels of the setting changeover switch 300, the player's volume setting and light amount setting can be restricted, and the game store intends Sound output at a volume that is not possible can be prevented. In addition, during the restriction, the menu screen without the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item is displayed instead of the menu screen with the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item, so the setting of the second volume level is restricted. This can be notified to the player.

  In this embodiment, even if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed during the game, the change is reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed. Sometimes, the timing at which the change is reflected may be limited to a predetermined period from when the power is turned on. By doing in this way, only the person concerned in the amusement shop that can access the setting changeover switch 300 within a predetermined period from when the power is turned on, that is, within the period, may be able to operate the setting changeover switch 300.

  Next, a volume change operation process as a modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the volume changing operation process in the modification of FIG. 31, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation determined as having been operated (step S707; Yes) is a changing operation to the maximum volume. Determination is made (step S821). If the operation is not a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to step S823. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to step S822.

  In step S822, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the maximum volume has already been changed. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S825. On the other hand, if the maximum volume has already been changed, the process proceeds to step S830.

  In step S823, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that there is an operation (step S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume. If the operation is not a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S825. On the other hand, if the operation is changing to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S824.

  In step S824, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S825. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S830.

  In step S825, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the highlighted volume level (second volume level) according to the operation content. For example, when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 30 to the left, display control is performed so that the highlighted volume level is lowered by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by proceeding from step S824 to S830 described above. When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 30 to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by proceeding from step S822 to S830 described above.

  After step S825, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the currently set first volume level and the newly set volume level and the newly set volume level by the player's operation. The volume is set, that is, the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume is set (step S826). When such setting is performed, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After step S826, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the next output confirmation sound is set (step S827). Here, when the confirmation sound for the next output is not set, the volume corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and The confirmation sound for the next output of the volume corresponding to the highlighted volume is set (step S828), and the process proceeds to step S830.

  Note that the confirmation sound set for the next output is to temporarily store the volume of the confirmation sound to be output in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 before the confirmation sound is output. If the sound is being output, that is, if there is a confirmation sound for the current output, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output is stored in a different area from the storage area for the volume of the confirmation sound being output. The

  On the other hand, when the confirmation sound for the next output is set, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output already stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume. The volume of the confirmation sound corresponding to the volume level, that is, the volume of the confirmation sound corresponding to the setting state of the setting switch 300 and the highlighted volume is updated (step S829), and the process proceeds to step S830. That is, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output corresponds to the volume based on the latest operation.

  In step S830, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound outputting timer indicating that the confirmation sound is being output is being counted. If the confirmation sound output timer is not counting, the process advances to step S834. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer is decremented by 1 (step S831), and it is determined whether or not the confirmation sound output timer has expired (step S832). ). If the confirmation sound output timer is not up, the sound volume changing operation process is terminated. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound output timer has expired, the output of the confirmation sound for the current output is terminated (step S833), and the process proceeds to step S834.

  In step S834, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the next output confirmation sound is set. Here, when the confirmation sound for the next output is not set, the volume changing operation process is ended. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound for the next output is set, the confirmation sound for the next output is changed to the confirmation sound for the current output (step S834 +), and the output of the confirmation sound for the current output is started ( In step S835), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (step S836), and the volume changing operation process is ended.

  In the volume change operation processing as a modification, the operation for changing the volume performed while the confirmation sound is being output is enabled, but when a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output. Is output after the previous confirmation sound is finished, so when the player performs the operation continuously in a short period of time, the confirmation sound is output continuously, and the player There is no possibility of misrecognizing the confirmation sound, and it is easy to grasp which volume is the currently set volume. Furthermore, in this modified example, when a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound is finished, but the previous confirmation sound is being output. When a new volume is set, a confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

  Next, a volume change operation process as a further modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the volume changing operation process in the modification of FIG. 32, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound output timer indicating that a confirmation sound to be described later is being output is being counted (step). S841). If the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to step S850. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound output timer is not counting, it is determined whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that there is an operation (step S707; Yes) is a change operation to the maximum volume (step S842). . Here, if it is not a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to step S844. On the other hand, if the operation is changing to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to step S843.

  In step S843, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the maximum volume has already been changed. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S846. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the volume change operation process is terminated.

  In step S844, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that there is an operation (step S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume. If the operation is not a change operation to the minimum volume, the process advances to step S846. On the other hand, if the operation is changing to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to step S845.

  In step S845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process advances to step S846. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the volume change operation process is terminated.

  In step S846, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the highlighted volume level (second volume level) according to the operation content. For example, when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 30 to the left, display control is performed so that the highlighted volume level is lowered by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by ending the volume changing operation process from step S845 described above. When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation rod of the stick controller 30 to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by ending the sound volume changing operation process from step S843 described above.

  After step S846, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the currently set first volume level and the newly set volume level and the newly set volume level by the player's operation. The volume is set, that is, the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume is set (step S847). When such setting is performed, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After step S847, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume. The output of the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to is started (step S848), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (step S849), and the sound volume changing operation process is ended.

  In step S850, the process proceeds when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer by 1, and whether or not the confirmation sound output timer has expired. Is determined (step S851). If the confirmation sound output timer is not up, the sound volume changing operation process is terminated. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound output timer has expired, the output of the confirmation sound is terminated (step S852), and the volume changing operation process is terminated.

  Note that in the volume change operation processing as a modified example, a confirmation sound is not output when trying to further lower the volume at the current lowest level or further increase the volume at the current highest level. Therefore, the player can grasp that the player is operating beyond the range in which the volume can be set.

  Note that in the volume changing operation process in the modification of FIG. 32, the confirmation sound is not output when attempting to further lower the volume at the current lowest level or further increase the volume at the current highest level. However, in the volume changing operation processing in this modification, the operation interval from the time when one operation is performed until another operation is performed outputs a confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation. When the time is shorter than the time, a process for changing to a volume by another operation and not outputting a confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by another operation (for example, steps S830 to S836 in FIG. 31). A portion corresponding to a step) may be applied. Further, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, a confirmation sound corresponding to one operation is output, and then a confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation is output (for example, A portion corresponding to steps S827 to S836 of the volume changing operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 31 may be applied.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, after the end of the probabilistic state or the short-time state, in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols, there is a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In the case of the derivation display, the left-handed instruction notification is completed before the definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by deriving and displaying a definitive decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed. Can be executed. More specifically, when a specific display result such as a confirmed decorative symbol that is a combination of jackpots or a confirmed decorative symbol that constitutes a chance of success is derived and displayed, an advantageous state is a jackpot gaming state in which a prize ball is paid out. In addition, the game is controlled to a big hit game state in which there is no payout of award balls such as a short-term accuracy. In such a big hit game state, since the opening control of the special variable winning ball device 7 is performed, it is advantageous that the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B. Therefore, when the specific display result is derived and displayed, a right-handed instruction notification for notifying that the game ball should be fired toward the right game area 2B is performed. As described above, in the fifth variable display of decorative symbols, the left-handed instruction notification is also performed, so that the left-handed instruction notification and the right-handed instruction notification are overlapped, and the player may be confused. It was. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as described above, the left-handed instruction notification is derived and displayed as a specific display result such as a confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination or a confirmed decorative symbol that constitutes a chance of winning. By being completed before being performed, the left-handed instruction notification and the right-handed instruction notification are overlapped to prevent the player from being confused.

  In addition, when the high expectation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the probability change state or the time-short state is finished, the left-handed instruction is notified and the movable effect member 60 is displayed in the display area. The process is completed before advancement from the vicinity of the predetermined end to the front of the display area, that is, before the visual recognition of at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed by the high expectation degree effect is prevented. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the player is confused because at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is hindered by the high expectation effect. Therefore, the game can be suitably executed.

  Furthermore, when the re-variation effect is executed in the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols after the end of the probability change state or the time-short state, the left-handed instruction is notified before the first re-change effect is performed. To complete. In this way, when the left-handed instruction notification is being performed, the re-variation effect is performed, and it is possible to prevent the attention to the left-handed instruction notification from being impaired. can do.

  In addition, after the end of the probability change state or the short-time state, the variation pattern PA1-3 that defines the shortest period (4.0 m) of the variable display of the decorative pattern performed in the variable display of the decorative pattern for the first time to the fifth time is selected. In such a case, a left-handed instruction notification is performed over a period (3.5 m) substantially the same as the shortest period. In this way, left-handed instruction notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, after the probability change state or the time-short state is finished, in the first to third variable display of decorative symbols, the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R A first left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that the left game area 2A should be fired is performed. On the other hand, in the fourth and fifth variable display of decorative symbols after the probability change state and the time-short state are finished, the game ball is launched into the left game area 2A only by displaying the effect image on the image display device 5. A second left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player of what to do is performed. In this way, after the probability change state or the time-short state is completed, the notification of the left-handed instruction notification is performed until the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times and after the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed three times. Since the aspect is different, it is possible to appropriately perform the left-handed instruction notification.

  In addition, when a game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in spite of being controlled in the normal state, specifically, the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B When detected by the gate switch 21 (when a predetermined restriction condition is satisfied), a third left-handed instruction notification having a different notification mode from the first left-handed instruction notification and the second left-handed instruction notification is performed. In this way, when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in the normal state is detected by the gate switch 21 and after the probability changing state or the time-shortening state is finished, the variable display of the first to fifth decorative symbols is possible. Since the mode of left-handed instruction notification differs in, left-handed instruction notification can be appropriately performed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume in step S804 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 30, or to the minimum volume in step S807. By outputting the confirmation sound, when the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated to set the volume exceeding the predetermined range, the volume is checked according to the volume immediately before exceeding the predetermined range. Since the sound is output, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is going to be set beyond a predetermined range.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the production control CPU 120 is counting the confirmation sound output timer in step S801 of the sound volume change operation process shown in FIG. 30, that is, during the output of the confirmation sound, the sound volume is changed. By disabling the operation for, it is possible to prevent the volume setting unintended by the player when the operation unit is continuously operated. In this embodiment, the confirmation sound is not output during the output of the confirmation sound, and the highlighting is not changed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 does not output the confirmation sound until the confirmation sound outputting timer expires in step S832 of the volume changing operation process in the modification shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the output of the confirmation sound by the operation and the output of the confirmation sound by another operation.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the volume 120 of the confirmation sound in which the production control CPU 120 newly sets the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output that has been stored in step S829 of the volume changing operation process in the modification shown in FIG. The updated confirmation sound is output and the confirmation sound is output by a plurality of other operations, so that the player can be prevented from being confused.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 outputs a confirmation sound when the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume or the minimum volume in step S843 or S845 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. By not executing, since the confirmation sound is not output when the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, the player will be set beyond the predetermined range. Can make it easier to recognize.

  In this embodiment, according to the above configuration, the gaming machine (here, pachinko gaming machine 1) for playing a game, and when the first permission condition for the gaming store is satisfied (here, setting switching) Based on the first operation (when the switch 300 is in an operable state) (here, the channel switching operation of the setting changeover switch 300), one of a plurality of stages is set to the first volume level (here, The first setting means (here, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the first volume level in step S77) and the second permission condition for the player are set (here, the first volume level) (here, the first volume level) Then, when a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed), any of a plurality of steps is performed based on a second operation (in this case, an operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 30). Is set as a second volume level (here, the first volume level) by a second setting means (here, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the second volume level in step S77) and the first setting means. Audio output control means for outputting sound with a sound volume corresponding to the set first sound volume stage and the second sound volume stage set by the second setting means from a sound output unit (speakers 8L and 8R in this case). (Here, the CPU 120 for effect control that performs effects at the set volume after setting the volume based on the first volume level and the second volume level in step S77), and a display that the player can visually recognize Display means having an area (here, the image display device 5) and display control means for controlling the display means to control the display content displayed in the display area (here, FIG. 29). A volume or display setting screen for adjustment, and effect control for CPU 120) for controlling the display or to change the volume step to be highlighted, the gaming machine is configured with a.

  And in the said embodiment, the said display control means is a stage display which shows the said 2nd volume level when the said 2nd operation is performed by the said structure (Here, one of several volume levels is set to 1st. The area 5HH highlighted as the two volume levels is displayed in the display area (here, the effect control CPU 120 that performs display control for displaying the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29), and the level display is displayed. The stage display is displayed so that the initial display of the stage display at the time of display differs according to the first volume stage set by the first setting means (see FIG. 27, etc. here) (here Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for displaying the initial display (volume) on the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29 according to the first volume level. According to such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the initial display of the stage display when the stage display is displayed according to the configuration described above is when the first volume stage set by the first setting means is the highest stage and the lowest stage. The stage display is displayed (here, the initial display (volume) on the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 29 is set to the first volume stage. The effect control CPU 120 performs display control in accordance with the display control. According to such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted suitably. When the first volume level is other than the highest level and the lowest level, the initial display may be the same, or the initial display may be the same for a plurality of levels of the first volume level. Even in such a case, at the time of the highest level and the lowest level, at least misidentification of the volume is not easily recognized, and the volume can be adjusted suitably.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, according to the above configuration, the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display is the highest stage when the first volume stage set by the first setting means is other than the highest stage. And the second volume level that is the highest level when the first volume level is the highest level (see FIG. 27, etc.). The display is displayed (here, the effect control CPU 120 that performs display control for displaying the initial display (volume) on the setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29 in accordance with the first volume level). According to such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted suitably. When the first volume level is other than the highest level, the initial display may be the same, or the initial display may be the same for a plurality of levels of the first volume level. Even in such a case, at the highest stage, at least the misunderstanding of the volume is not easily misidentified, and the volume can be adjusted suitably.

  “Sound output control means for outputting a sound with a sound volume corresponding to the first sound volume level set by the first setting means and the second sound volume level set by the second setting means from a sound output unit” Each time a sound is output, a sound having a volume corresponding to both the first volume level and the second volume level may be output, or during a first period (for example, after the first setting, the second setting During the previous period), at least the sound corresponding to the first volume level is output, and during the second period (for example, during the period after the second setting), at least the sound corresponding to the second volume level is output. You may do. For example, when the actual volume does not depend on the channel (first volume level) of the setting changeover switch 300 as in the relationship shown in FIG. 35 described later, it is normal (for example, when the second operation is performed). The volume is set according to the second volume level, not based on the first volume level, and when the first volume level is set (for example, setting prohibition when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F”) The volume (for example, the above initial volume) may be set according to the first volume level, not based on the second volume level, only when setting the initial volume or the initial light amount when the power is turned on. .

  The “initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display” may be, for example, a stage display that is displayed first after the first volume stage is set by the first setting unit. It may be a stage display that is displayed first after the gaming machine is turned on, or may be a stage display that is displayed first in a single period during which the second operation can be performed. Good (see embodiment above). The initial display when the stage display is displayed for the first time by performing the second operation may indicate the second volume stage before being changed by the second operation. That is, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. May be.

  For example, the stage display may be a display that can specify the second volume stage (the second volume stage that is currently set or the second volume stage that is set in the future), and the second volume stage as shown in FIG. The second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the number of squares. In this case, when a volume adjustment button or the like is provided and the volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, first, the bar is displayed as an initial display as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. 33, Display control may be performed so that the number of squares is increased or decreased (decrease by 1 in FIG. 33) in accordance with the volume, that is, the operation of lowering the second volume level. In this manner, a dedicated operation unit for adjusting the volume may be provided, and the volume may be adjusted when an operation is performed on the operation unit. As will be described later, the second volume level to be set is the second volume level when the second volume level is set with the enter button or the like after the volume level being displayed (for example, the highlighted volume level) is changed. It is a stage. The stage display may represent, for example, a second volume level (a second volume level currently set or a second volume level set in the future) by a number.

  For example, as in FIG. 33, the level display displays the second volume level as a bar with the number of squares corresponding to the second volume level, and when the volume control button is operated for the first time during the demonstration, You may make it display the bar | burr which increased / decreased the number of squares first according to operation (in FIG. 34, operation which decreases a volume, ie, a 2nd volume step) (FIG. 34). In this case, a virtual bar before the increase / decrease may be set as the initial display. As described above, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. It may be.

  “Different according to the first volume level set by the first setting means” means that the second volume level changes in response to at least part of changes that can be taken by the first volume level. It is an expression including that. For example, the second volume level may be changed by one level every time the first volume level changes by one level, or may change by one level when the first volume level changes by a plurality of levels. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not have to change one to one. For example, as shown in FIG. 35, the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (here, it is also the first volume level) and the initial display or the actual volume range may be made to correspond one-to-one, as shown in FIG. Thus, one initial display or volume may be assigned to a plurality of channels (here, also the first volume level). In addition, as shown in FIG. 37, the actual volume range may be shifted for each of a plurality of channels (here, the first volume stage). The plurality of channels and the first volume level correspond one-to-one in the above-described embodiment and the like, but may not be one-to-one if there is a certain correspondence. For example, one first volume level may be assigned to a plurality of channels.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the display control means causes the second volume level indicated by the initial display to be higher as the first volume level set by the first setting means is higher. (In this case, see FIG. 27). According to such a configuration, the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be adjusted suitably. Note that the second volume level of the initial display may be decreased as the first volume level is increased. For example, when the actual volume range is higher as the first volume level is higher, the volume level is suddenly reduced by lowering the second volume level of the initial display as the first volume level is higher. Can be prevented from becoming large.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the sound output control means is a confirmation sound indicating that the second sound volume setting is newly set when the second sound volume level is newly set by the second setting means. Is output from the audio output unit, and when the first volume level is newly set by the first setting means, a confirmation sound indicating that the new volume level is newly set is not output from the audio output unit (here, In step S77, the effect control CPU 120 controls the output of the confirmation sound when the second volume level is set, but does not control the output of the confirmation sound when the first volume level is set. According to such a configuration, since the setting can be confirmed even with sound in the second volume stage, the volume can be adjusted suitably. Note that the confirmation sound may always be a fixed volume regardless of the change in volume set above (in the above embodiment, the volume is changed). Similarly, for example, a predetermined notification sound such as a warning sound when abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (notification sound that is not related to the production and needs to be notified to the game store side) is also fixed. It is good to do. This can prevent the notification sound from being lowered by the player.

  The plurality of stages that can be taken by the first volume stage set by the first setting means includes a limiting stage that restricts the second setting means from setting the second volume stage (here, the first volume stage). The first sound volume stage includes “A” to “F”), and the gaming machine sets the second setting means when the restriction stage is set as the first sound volume stage by the first setting means. Setting restriction means for restricting the setting of the second volume level (in this case, when “A” to “F” are set as the first volume level, an item of “volume / light quantity adjustment”) In such a configuration, it is possible to limit the player's volume setting, and to prevent sound output at a volume that is not intended by the game store.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, with the above configuration, the display control means allows the second permission when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction means during a period when the second permission condition is satisfied. A corresponding image corresponding to the condition being satisfied (here, a menu screen having an item of “volume / light quantity adjustment”) is displayed in the display area, and when the setting restriction is not performed, the corresponding image is displayed. No display is made in the display area (in this case, control is performed to display a menu screen without the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item instead of the menu screen with the item “volume / light quantity adjustment”). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the setting of the second volume level is restricted. In the above embodiment, the volume and the light amount are limited, but either one may be limited. Moreover, you may restrict | limit either or both of a volume and a light quantity according to a channel. When restricting one, it is only necessary not to display the restricted mode area on the setting screen as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the said setting restriction | limiting is performed by the said setting restriction | limiting means, you may make it further provide the predetermined | prescribed effect execution means which performs a predetermined | prescribed effect according to having performed said 2nd operation. For example, when the second operation is performed when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (here, the volume adjustment button is pressed, or the selection item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” is selected) Is displayed on the menu screen, and an operation for selecting a selection item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” is performed), the effect control CPU 120 controls the sound control board 13 to control the volume. Control the output of warning sound such as buzzer sound that cannot be changed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the setting of the second volume level is restricted. Instead of or in addition to a warning sound such as a buzzer sound, a display indicating that the volume cannot be changed may be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, instead of or in addition to the display, the notification may be performed by lighting or blinking a game effect lamp, a decoration LED, or the like. The volume of the warning sound and the amount of light for lighting may be a set volume or amount of light, or may be a fixed volume or amount of light that is equal to or greater than a predetermined level (for example, maximum). Note that the light-emitting body for notification may be provided exclusively for the notification. Thereby, the notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, the second setting means clears the second volume level being set at a predetermined timing (here, when it can be determined that the player has changed), and performs an initial setting stage (here, initial display ( Volume)) is set as the second volume level, and the first volume level set by the first setting means is changed only based on the first operation (here, the setting changeover switch 300 is physically It is not necessary to reset because it is a simple switch).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the process of FIG. 38 at a predetermined timing in the volume setting process. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player has changed (step S751). For example, (A) a game in which a reserved memory has not occurred for a certain period, a menu screen has not been displayed, a demo screen has been displayed for a certain period, or a game medium has not been fired for a certain period When the player does not proceed for a certain period of time, or (B) when various information such as a two-dimensional code indicating game data is output (performed based on various operations), when the player inputs a predetermined password (Performed based on various operations) A game start item is prepared on the menu screen, and when an operation for selecting this item is performed, a game start instruction operation (such as password input or start selection) Etc.) or a game end instruction operation (such as an operation for outputting various information), it is determined that the player has been changed. 39 and 40 are explanatory diagrams of a configuration using game data. At the end of the game, the player operates the stick controller 30 or the like while looking at the menu screen and designates the output of a two-dimensional code (indicating game data of the current game). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display a screen for outputting a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 40 on the image display device 5. The two-dimensional code is read by a player's mobile phone 901 or the like, and the data indicated by the two-dimensional code is transmitted to a predetermined management server 900 via the Internet or the like. The management server 900 manages the data for each player, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the accumulation of the data (for example, the number of clear missions exceeds the predetermined number), the player can view videos that are usually difficult to see. Distributed to the mobile phone 901. In this way, a privilege is granted. As various information, a password having contents corresponding to the game may be output instead of the two-dimensional code at the end of the game, and the player may input the password at the start of the game. By inputting the password, for example, the production mode may be changed, or it may be possible to change that the normal volume or light amount cannot be changed. In this way, a privilege may be granted.

  If there is a change of the player (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (step S752), and if it is not “A” to “F” Since the player's volume and light amount adjustment is not restricted, the initial setting corresponding to the state of the setting changeover switch is performed (step S753). In the initial setting, the volume and the amount of light corresponding to the state (channel) of the setting changeover switch are set, but the relationship between the channel and the volume and the amount of light may be determined in advance. For example, in the initial setting, the same processing as that for setting the initial volume and the initial light amount when the power is turned on (see above) may be performed.

  When there is no change of the player (step S751; No), when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (step S752; Yes), after S753, other processing such as volume setting processing is performed. The process is moved to, or the volume setting process is ended.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being performed while the second volume level set by the second setting means is unintentionally dragged (particularly against the player's intention).

  In the above embodiment, when a power interruption occurs, the volume setting is not backed up. Therefore, the volume is initially set when the power is restored, but the volume once set is backed up for a certain period of time ( For example, a backup RAM may be provided), and the backed up volume may be reset when the power is turned on again. When it is determined that the player has been changed as described above when the power is turned on again, initial setting or the like may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the gaming machine can perform the first operation at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of stages that the first volume stage can take as an operation target of the first operation. An operating device (here, a setting changeover switch 300) having a physically displacing portion is provided, and the first setting means has the first volume level corresponding to the position of the displacing portion displaced by the first operation. Is set as the first volume level based on the first operation (here, the effect control CPU 120 that sets the first volume level according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 in step S77), and the audio output control means When the step display is displayed by the display control means after the position of the displacement portion is changed, the first setting means newly The sound output unit starts to output a sound having a sound volume corresponding to the set first sound volume stage (here, when the setting screen is displayed after the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed in step S77). The CPU 120 for effect control sets the volume in accordance with the new first volume level. With such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

  The “position of the displacement portion” at which the first volume level is set may be any one of a plurality of positions where the displacement portion can be located, or the displacement portion is located. It may be any one of all the obtained multiple positions. In this way, an operation unit such as the setting changeover switch 300 may be configured. Further, “when the stage display is displayed by the display control means” is a timing at which the stage display is determined to be displayed in addition to a predetermined timing and a stage display timing during a period in which the stage display is displayed ( For example, it includes the timing at which it is determined that there has been an operation for displaying a stage display, as determined as Yes at step S710. In this case, for example, steps S712 and S713 are interchanged. It also includes a predetermined timing during a period from when the stage display is displayed. The effect control CPU 120 may set the volume at any one of these timings, for example. The predetermined timing may be, for example, when a predetermined event occurs.

  For example, the sound output control means may be newly set by the first setting means when the second volume level set by the second setting means is changed after the position of the displacement portion is changed. You may make it start outputting the audio | voice of the sound volume according to the set said 1st sound volume step from the said audio | voice output part. For example, the change of the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (change of the first volume level) and the change of the volume due to the change (that is, the reflection of the volume) are performed during the volume change operation (for example, at the second volume level). It may be at the time of setting. Note that the change in the first volume level may be performed internally, and the change in the actual volume may be reflected at the time of the volume change operation (for example, when the second volume level is set). For example, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is configured to be input to a predetermined input port such as the effect control CPU 120 when the channel is switched, the input content is not changed when the effect control CPU 120 changes the channel but when the channel is changed. For example, setting the second volume level based on the read content and setting the volume may be reflected in the change of the volume (setting of the volume), or the effect control CPU 120 may The second volume level is set based on the input content read in software (reading is performed at the time of channel switching) (either at the time of channel switching or at the time of changing operation), and at the time of the changing operation. For example, setting the volume based on the second volume level may reflect the change in volume (setting the volume). Note that “when the second volume level set by the second setting means is changed” means that the second volume level is set when the second operation is performed (during the second operation) or when the second operation is performed. It may be when it is newly set (when the second volume level is set, etc.).

  Note that the above configuration may be applied to the amount of light in addition to or instead of the volume.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the volume level and the light level to be highlighted change even if the volume and light level are changed, but the volume and light level are set until the setting operation is performed. It may not be performed. For example, on the setting screen as shown in FIG. 42, the player changes the volume level and the light intensity level to be highlighted by operating the stick controller 30, and finally the push button 31B is pressed. By this pressing, the CPU 120 for effect control may set the second volume level and the second light level according to the volume level and the light level that are highlighted at that time, and set the volume and the light level. (In this case, the volume level and the light intensity level to be highlighted, and the regions 5HH and 5HL indicate the second volume level and the second light intensity level to be set in the future). For example, as shown in FIG. 41, when there is a volume determination operation or a light amount determination operation (pressing the push button 31B), a change in volume or light amount may be set. Further, as shown in FIG. 41, even when the setting changeover switch is operated, the operation is not reflected at the start of display of the setting screen, and the volume display changing operation (that is, the operation for changing the highlighted volume level) is performed. ), The first volume level may be set when changing. In addition, when there is an operation for changing the light amount display (that is, an operation for changing the light amount step for highlighting), the first light amount step may be set. Note that the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are set before that (for example, at the time of channel operation), and at the time of change operation, the volume change and the light quantity based on the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are set. Change settings may be made. These changes may be set at the time of determining the volume and the amount of light. In this case, the volume and light amount are set using the second sound volume step and the second light amount step.

  The present invention can be further modified and applied to the above-described embodiments and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, a message with a character such as “Return to left-handed!”, An effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, etc. are displayed on the upper side of the display area of the image display device 5 and the decorative design is variable. It has been described as being displayed so as not to overlap the display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a message such as “Return to left-handed!” Or an effect image showing a left-pointing arrow can be variably displayed as a decorative pattern or a step-up notice. The left-handed instruction notification may be performed by superimposing and displaying on the effect image of the effect. In this way, left-handed instruction notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, a message with characters such as “Return to left-handed!”, An effect image showing a left-pointing arrow, or the like may be displayed below the display area of the image display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is described as being provided in the right game area 2B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, it may be provided in the left game area 2A. In this case, the left-handed instruction notification may be performed in the variable display of the decorative symbol after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  In the above-described embodiment, the high expectation degree production has been described as suggesting the possibility of developing into the reach production of super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is “big hit”. It may suggest the possibility of becoming. In this case, as shown in FIG. 44, the high expectation effect is obtained by moving the movable effect member 60 from the vicinity of the predetermined end in the display area to the front of the display area after the variable display form of the decorative pattern becomes the reach aspect. What is necessary is just to derive and display the definite decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination without making a foray and developing into a super reach production.

  In the above embodiment, when the movable effect member 60 is advanced from the vicinity of the predetermined end in the display area to the front of the display area, at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is visually recognized. It explained that there was a possibility of being disturbed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any display area in which at least a part of the display area where the left hand instruction notification is performed may be hindered is arbitrary. For example, the front surface of the image display device 5 It may be a light guide plate that is disposed on the front or advances to the front. In this case, the left-handed instruction notification is a light-emitting display of the light guide plate, or at least a part of the display area where the left-handed instruction notification is performed by the advancement of the light guide plate during the light emitting display to the front of the image display device 5 It may be completed before visual recognition is hindered. In addition to the light guide plate, a transparent liquid crystal device or a transmissive liquid crystal device that is transparent when an image is not displayed may be disposed on the front surface of the image display device 5 or may advance to the front surface. Further, the visual recognition of at least a part of the display area in which the left-handed instruction notification is performed is not limited to the physical obstruction, and for example, the display operation of the image display device 5 is obstructed by a notice effect or the like. May be used. In addition to the movable effect member 60, the present application also applies to so-called actors that simply operate or simply operate to emit light, and display devices such as sub liquid crystal devices, EL display devices, 7-segment displays, and LED dot displays. The invention is applicable. Furthermore, before the operation, the display content is moved from a position where it is difficult to visually recognize the display content on the surface of the board or a logo accessory to a position where the display content can be visually recognized overlapping with the front surface of the image display device 5. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time reduction control is ended on the main board 11 side, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is ended, a left-handed instruction notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board. 12 is transmitted. Then, on the side of the effect control board 12, it has been described that the effect control CPU 120 issues a left-handed instruction notification in response to receiving the left-handed instruction notification command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to end the time reduction control, and when it is determined to end the time reduction control. Alternatively, a left-handed instruction notification may be performed. Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 updates the stored value (sub-side short time count value) in the sub-side short time counter provided in the RAM 122 or the like every time the decorative symbol variable display is executed. When the updated sub-side time reduction count value becomes “0”, it may be determined that the time reduction control is terminated. Or based on the background designation | designated command transmitted with respect to the production control board 12 from the main board | substrate 11 at the time of the start of a special figure game, you may determine whether time-shortening control was complete | finished.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether to end the time reduction control on the main board 11 side, and when it is determined to end the time reduction control, the left-handed instruction notification has been described. For example, in the case of a special figure game in which the time reduction control is performed for the 100th time, when the normal electric combination is released, the opening of the normal electric combination ends in the next special figure game after the completion of the time reduction control. You may make it perform a hit instruction notification. Or, even if the normal game is started in the special figure game in which the time reduction control is performed for the 100th time and the normal electric accessory is released in the next special figure game after the time reduction control is completed, You may make it perform the left-handed instruction | indication notification in response to completion | finish of opening of an electrically-driven accessory.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the pseudo continuous variation is performed before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo continuous variation has the variable display mode in the reach mode. It may be executed after becoming. For example, after the variable display mode becomes the reach mode, an effect image that prompts the operation of the operation button is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the operation button is operated, the pseudo continuous dedicated symbol is stopped and displayed as a middle symbol, Any device that performs continuous fluctuations may be used.

  In addition, when the lower plate is full, a ball break, abnormal winning, vibration detection, radio wave detection, etc., these abnormal notifications have a higher priority than other effect indications, so priority is given to left-handed instruction notifications. May be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the game store side in the modified example. However, the operation means may be the stick controller 30 or the like. As the operation time at the game store side, the first volume level and the first light intensity level may be set by the stick controller 30 or the like within the predetermined period. That is, the operation target of the first operation and the operation target of the second operation may be the same. In place of the setting changeover switch 300, a jog dial, a cross key, or the like may be provided as an operation means. Further, the operation means that can be operated by the player side may be a dedicated operation device for setting the volume and light amount, such as a changeover switch, a jog dial, and a cross key. The adjustment of the amount of light may be performed by an operation device different from the adjustment of the volume. In the above-described embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 (knob) is provided as “an operation device including a displacement portion that is physically displaced by the first operation at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of stages that the first sound volume stage can take”. 301 is an example of a displacement portion.) However, in the operation device, a rotary fader, a jog dial, or a displacement portion (knob or the like) in which the displacement portion (knob or the like) rotates moves in the vertical or horizontal direction. It may be a linear fader or the like. Displacement includes rotation, movement in the up-down direction, and left-right direction. The displacement unit may be one that moves stepwise like the setting changeover switch 300, or one that moves continuously (for example, a fader). Further, the position where the displacement part is displaced (in the case of rotation, it may be expressed by a rotation angle, etc.) and the plurality of positions corresponding to the plurality of stages that the first volume stage can take correspond one-to-one. It does not have to be. For example, one stage among a plurality of stages that can be taken by the first volume stage may be set in correspondence with a plurality of positions where the displacement unit can be displaced. The sound output unit only needs to output sound, and may be speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the modification, the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the game shop side is not limited to when the power is turned on, but may be performed at any time. That is, the first permission condition may always be satisfied. The first permission condition is a condition for a game shop. When this condition is satisfied, in principle, an operation is performed by an employee of a game shop (such as a game hall where a gaming machine is set). It is assumed that. The operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player side (that is, the operation of changing the second volume step and the second light amount step to change the volume and the light amount) can be performed in the big hit gaming state, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, etc. Or you can do it at any time. That is, the second permission condition may always be satisfied. Note that the second permission condition is a condition for a player, and when this condition is satisfied, it is assumed that, in principle, an operation is performed by a player (exceptionally an employee of a game store). May be operated for business purposes.) For example, in the big hit gaming state, the type of music (BGM, etc.) that flows during the big hit can be selected according to the forward / backward tilting operation of the operating stick of the stick controller 30, and the right / left tilting operation of the operating stick can be selected. Thus, the volume and light quantity (second volume stage and second light quantity stage) may be changed. Thus, by accepting the change operation during the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state according to the player's preference is realized. Also, for example, during variable display, when a specific effect is being performed, the volume and light amount (second volume step and second light amount step) are changed according to the tilting operation of the operation stick in the left-right direction. May be. As a result, the volume and amount of light at the time of execution of a specific effect can be changed according to the player's preference. Further, when a specific effect is not performed, the volume and the light amount (second volume step and second light amount step) may be changed according to the tilting operation of the operation stick in the left-right direction. This is particularly effective when the specific effect is an effect that accepts an operation to the same operation unit as the operation unit for changing the volume and the amount of light. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operation part from being subjected to both operations. In addition, when a change in volume or light amount is received during the execution of an effect that accepts an operation on the operation unit, an operation unit for changing the volume or light amount and a production operation unit may be provided separately. This prevents duplication of operation.

  In a modified example, when the adjustment of the volume and the amount of light by the player is restricted, the volume and the amount of light may be minimized or maximized. Moreover, when limiting, you may make it transfer to power saving mode. In the above embodiment, when the second volume level or the second light intensity level is changed, when the second volume level or the second light intensity level is the highest level, the highest level is maintained by performing an operation to increase the level. However, you may make it move to the minimum step. In the above-described embodiment, when the second volume level or the second light intensity level is changed, when the second volume level or the second light intensity level is the lowest level, the lowest level is maintained by performing an operation to decrease the level. However, it may be shifted to the maximum stage.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition to these, the image display operation in the image display device 5 for executing a predetermined effect such as the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the suggestion effect and the expectation promotion effect, The sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and various production operations including the operation of the movable member included in the production model are within the scope of the present invention. Thus, changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made.

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

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

  The technical idea in the above embodiment can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on a game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into a game area, and for example, a plurality of types of identification information It is also possible to apply the present invention to an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is finished, and according to the display result, a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, BB The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, or the like. For example, as with the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can perform volume adjustment and light quantity adjustment. Even in these gaming machines, operation means for a game store (operation means for setting the first volume level or the like) may be provided on a board for effect control inside the housing, etc. Operate the player's operating means (operating means used for the progress of the game, operating means for setting the second volume level, etc.) that the player usually operates during the period, etc., as the operating means for the game store. May be. The player side volume setting (change of the second volume level, etc.) can be executed, for example, while the demo screen is being displayed (period in which the game is not being executed). Also, when the replay is established and the game is ended, the BET is automatically performed, so the volume setting or the like may be limited. The volume may be adjusted with a jog dial, a process adjustment button, a stick controller, a slot machine lever, a stop button, or the like. When adjusting the volume or the like, the setting screen may be displayed from the menu screen or the like as in the above embodiment, and the screen may be adjusted according to the operation of a dedicated operation unit such as an adjustment button. The step display may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the volume and the like can be adjusted on the condition that the demonstration screen is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the demonstration screen is displayed. In addition to the above, it may be possible to adjust the volume or the like on the condition that the variable display is not performed and the number of reserved memories is 0, or the number of reserved memories is 0. You may enable it to adjust volume etc. on condition that the predetermined period passed. Further, it may be possible to always adjust the volume or the like regardless of whether the display is fluctuating or the big hit.

  In the above embodiment, in the volume changing operation processing of FIGS. 30 and 32, when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the volume adjustment operation described later is invalidated. In addition to the confirmation sound output timer, a timer that counts the elapse of a predetermined time from the time when the previous volume adjustment operation was performed is provided. The volume adjustment operation may be invalidated.

  In the embodiment, the menu screen is read out by pressing the push button 31B while the demonstration screen is displayed, and the player can change the volume (setting the second volume level) on the menu screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player may change the volume (setting the second volume level) at any time, for example, during a change or during a big hit. The volume may be changed by the player. In that case, it is desirable that a dedicated button for changing the volume is separately provided in addition to the production button for performing operations related to the production, and the volume can be changed with this dedicated button. If the volume is changed by the player during the change, the changed volume may be immediately reflected in the change, or the next change after the change is started. The changed volume may be reflected.

  In addition, when the change display is not performed for a predetermined period, when the change starts, that is, when the next player starts the game after the previous player leaves the seat and the predetermined period elapses, The volume set by the player may be cleared and set to a volume corresponding to the initial state of the first volume stage.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the volume is adjusted by using two volume levels, that is, a first volume level that is changed by an operation on the game store side and a second volume level that is changed by an operation of the player. Although the setting can be performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume may be set using one of the volume levels. For example, the volume may be changed using only the second volume level without providing the first volume level setting function. Alternatively, the volume may be changed using only the first volume level without providing the setting function for the second volume level.

  In addition, the volume setting in the gaming machine is different from the volume setting in a general home TV, etc., and the volume setting is not always possible, and when the background sound is muted or the volume is lowered, That is, the volume can be set when the variable display is not performed. Advantages obtained in this way are that the player can recognize the sound even if the sound corresponding to the changed volume is output, and that the processing related to the volume setting is not executed during the variable display. Can reduce the control burden of the CPU 120 for effect control, and prevent the game from being hindered by setting the volume during the variable display. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, Since the player must perform the volume setting operation while holding the handle, or in the case of a slot machine, the player must perform the volume setting operation while operating the button to stop the reel. There is a point that it is possible to prevent troublesome operations for both setting operations.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 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, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 60 ... Movable effect member 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller PL ... Nail arrangement

Claims (3)

Game media emitted to the game area, based on passing through the starting area provided in the recreation area, a game machine that displays deriving display results performed variable display,
A first state that is provided in a second game path different from the first game path in the game area and in which a game medium can enter, and a second state in which the game medium is harder to enter than the first state. Variable winning means that can be changed to
Advantageous game state control means for controlling the advantageous game state in which the variable winning means changes to the first state higher than the normal game state;
In the preferred gaming state after the end of the performed that variable display, a firing notification means for performing a firing notification for notifying that it should launch the game medium to the first game path to the player,
A production sound output unit capable of outputting production sounds related to the game,
An operation unit that can be operated by the player;
Volume setting means for setting the volume of the effect sound output from the effect sound output unit;
Volume changing means capable of changing the volume set by the volume setting means stepwise based on the operation of the operation unit;
A confirmation sound output means for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume set by the volume setting means after the operation when the operation section is operated;
With
Wherein said firing notifying means, in the firing notification rows cormorants variable display, when a specific display results showing that controlling the favorable favorable state for the player is derived displayed, the firing notification, the specific display results Completed before the derivation appears,
The launch notification means executes the launch notification even when an imperative effect suggesting whether or not to control to the advantageous state is executed,
The volume setting means can set the volume within a predetermined range;
The confirmation sound output means, when the volume set by the volume setting means is within a predetermined range, when the operation unit is operated to change the volume outside the predetermined range, A game machine characterized by not executing the output of. The firing notification means performs the firing notification in a different manner at each time of variable display,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1. When an abnormality occurs, the abnormality notification for notifying that effect is executed with priority over the firing notification.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.