JP6257817B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a variable display .

  Some conventional gaming machines allow the player to set the volume of the production sound that flows during the production to a desired value. In such a gaming machine, the volume can be set and set using the cross key. The volume of the production sound can be set while the player actually listens to the confirmation sound of the volume according to the volume level of the production sound (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  There is also a gaming machine in which the volume level can be set by operating the jog dial, the volume level is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and an announcement for notifying the current volume level flows at the set volume level. (For example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-229766 A JP 2012-223390 A

  However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the output of the confirmation sound when the operation unit is operated in order to set the volume beyond the predetermined range is not considered, and the player does not have the predetermined sound. There is a case where the player is unaware that he / she is going to set the value beyond the range, and there is a problem that the player takes time to set the volume.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and when the operation unit is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, the player is set beyond the predetermined range. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of recognizing what is going on.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An effect sound output unit (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting an effect sound related to the game;
An operation unit that can be operated by the player (for example, the stick controller 30);
The volume of the effect sound output from the effect sound output unit, the player by operating the operation unit, the amount configurable means capable set stepwise changed within the volume range set in advance,
When the operation of the operation section is performed, confirmation sound output means for performing a process for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the sound volume setting is changed by the volume setting changing means by said operator from said directing sound output unit ( For example, the production control CPU 120 outputs a confirmation sound in S848 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG.
With
The volume setting change unit, variable display of running within the volume range is also possible to set the volume level (e.g., volume within each volume stage shown in FIG. 32 ( "2" to "14") Can be set)
The confirmation sound output means, when the volume to be changed by the volume setting change means is at the limit of the volume range, when the operation unit is operated so as to change the volume outside the volume range. The above process is not executed (for example, the production control CPU 120 has already reached the maximum volume or the minimum volume within the range of the volume stage that the player can operate in S843 or S845 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. The part that does not output the confirmation sound when it has been changed),
The volume setting changing means does not change the setting to the volume by the next operation when an operation interval from the time when one operation is performed on the operation unit to the time when the next operation is performed is shorter than a predetermined interval. It is characterized by.
According to this feature, the confirmation sound is not output when the operation unit is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, so that the player is trying to set the volume beyond the predetermined range. It can be easily recognized.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Volume changing means that can change the volume set by the second setting means stepwise based on the operation of the operation unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the volume changing operation processing shown in FIG. A portion to be changed to a volume corresponding to the volume level highlighted according to the operation content in S808 to S809),
The sound volume changing means (for example, the portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the sound volume changing operation process in S716 of the sound volume setting process shown in FIG. 23) is performed by one operation on the operation unit (for example, the stick controller 30). When the operation interval from when the operation is performed until the other operation is performed is shorter than a predetermined interval (for example, the output period of the confirmation sound), the volume is not changed to the other operation (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) The part for invalidating the operation for changing the volume when the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting in S841 of the volume changing operation process shown in FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent volume setting unintended by the player when the operation unit is continuously operated.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
When an operation interval from when one operation is performed on the operation unit (for example, the stick controller 30) until another operation is performed is longer than a time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the first operation In addition, the volume changing means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes the volume changing operation process in S716 of the volume setting process shown in FIG. 23) changes to the volume change by the other operation, The confirmation sound output means (for example, the part in which the production control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound in S835 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 25) has a volume corresponding to the volume set by the other operation. The confirmation sound is output from the effect sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sound in the volume changing operation process S828 in the modification shown in FIG. 25). The part that outputs the door has been confirmed sound),
When the operation interval from when one operation is performed on the operation unit to when another operation is performed is shorter than the time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the first operation, the volume changing unit is The confirmation sound output means does not output the confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the other operation from the effect sound output unit (for example, for effect control) The portion where the CPU 120 does not output the confirmation sound until the confirmation sound output timer expires in S832 of the volume change operation processing in the modification shown in FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the output of the confirmation sound by one operation and the output of the confirmation sound by another operation.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
A plurality of the other operations are performed, and the confirmation sound output means (for example, the portion where the production control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound in S835 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 25) When there are a plurality of cases where there is no output from the effect sound output unit, the confirmation sound output means outputs the confirmation sound corresponding to the first operation, and then outputs the confirmation sound corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation. The confirmation sound is output from the effect sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 newly sets the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output stored in S829 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. 25. Update the confirmation sound volume and output the updated confirmation sound)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the output of confirmation sounds by a plurality of other operations.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, or means 1 to means 3,
A first operation (for example, a channel switching operation of the setting changeover switch 300) performed when the first permission condition for the amusement store is satisfied (for example, when the setting changeover switch 300 is made operable) ) Based on the first setting means for setting one of the plurality of stages as the first volume level (for example, the first volume level) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the first volume level in step S77). etc,
The second operation (for example, the operation of the stick controller 30) performed when the second permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed). The second setting means (for example, setting the second volume level in step S77) that sets one of a plurality of levels as the second volume level (for example, the second volume level, etc.) Control CPU 120, etc.)
An effect sound output unit (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) produces a volume effect sound according to the first volume level set by the first setting means and the second volume level set by the second setting means. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 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). When,
Display means (for example, the image display device 5 etc.) having a display area visible to the player;
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 is displayed or the volume level to be highlighted is changed. Production control CPU 120 for performing display control, etc.),
With
The display control means displays a stage display indicating the second volume level when the second operation is performed (for example, a region 5HH in which one of a plurality of volume levels is highlighted as the second volume level). Display in the display area (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for performing display control for displaying a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29, etc.)
The gaming machine includes an operation device including a displacement unit that is physically displaced by the first operation at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of steps that can be taken by the first volume step as an operation target of the first operation. For example, a setting changeover switch 300 is provided.
The first setting means sets the first volume level corresponding to the position of the displacement portion displaced by the first operation as the first volume level based on the first operation (for example, setting switching in step S77). Effect control CPU 120 for setting the first volume level according to the channel of the switch 300),
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). Production control CPU 120 that sets the volume according to the stage, etc.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 to means 4,
A first operation (for example, a channel switching operation of the setting changeover switch 300) performed when the first permission condition for the amusement store is satisfied (for example, when the setting changeover switch 300 is made operable) ) Based on the first setting means for setting one of the plurality of stages as the first volume level (for example, the first volume level) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the first volume level in step S77). etc,
The second operation (for example, the operation of the stick controller 30) performed when the second permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed). The second setting means (for example, setting the second volume level in step S77) that sets one of a plurality of levels as the second volume level (for example, the second volume level, etc.) Control CPU 120, etc.)
An effect sound output unit (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) produces a volume effect sound according to the first volume level set by the first setting means and the second volume level set by the second setting means. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 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). When,
Display means (for example, the image display device 5 etc.) having a display area visible to the player;
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 is displayed or the volume level to be highlighted is changed. Production control CPU 120 for performing display control, etc.),
With
The display control means displays a stage display indicating the second volume level when the second operation is performed (for example, a region 5HH in which one of a plurality of volume levels is highlighted as the second volume level). Display in the display area (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for performing display control for displaying a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29, etc.)
The gaming machine includes an operation device including a displacement unit that is physically displaced by the first operation at any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of steps that can be taken by the first volume step as an operation target of the first operation. For example, a setting changeover switch 300 is provided.
The first setting means sets the first volume level corresponding to the position of the displacement portion displaced by the first operation as the first volume level based on the first operation (for example, setting switching in step S77). Effect control CPU 120 for setting the first volume level according to the channel of the switch 300),
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. The effect sound output unit starts outputting the effect sound having a volume corresponding to the first sound volume step (for example, after changing the channel of the setting changeover switch 300, an operation for setting the second sound volume step is performed). When performed, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the volume according to the new first volume level)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the volume can be adjusted suitably.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4 or means 5,
The display control means increases the second volume level indicated by the initial display of the stage display when the stage display is displayed, as the first volume level set by the first setting means is higher. (For example, see FIG. 27)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be adjusted suitably.

A gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to means 6,
The effect sound output control means causes the confirmation sound output unit to output a confirmation sound indicating that the second sound level is newly set when the second volume level is newly set by the second setting means. When the first volume level is newly set by one setting means, the confirmation sound indicating that the first volume level has been newly set is not output from the effect sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in step S77 (When the 2 volume level is set, the confirmation sound output control is performed, but when the first volume level is set, the confirmation sound output control is not performed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the setting can be confirmed even with sound in the second volume stage, so that the volume can be adjusted suitably.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 4 to means 7,
The plurality of stages that can be taken by the first volume level set by the first setting means includes a limiting stage that restricts the second setting means from setting the second volume level (for example, the first volume level). The volume level includes “A” to “F”),
The gaming machine is configured to perform setting restriction for restricting setting of the second volume level by the second setting unit when the limit level is set as the first volume level by the first setting unit. It further comprises limiting means (for example, when “A” to “F” are set as the first volume level, control is performed to display a menu screen having no “volume / light quantity adjustment” item). .
According to this feature, volume setting on the player side can be restricted, and production sound output at a volume unintended by the game store can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
In the period when the second permission condition is satisfied, the display control means responds to the correspondence image corresponding to the fact that the second permission condition is satisfied when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction means ( For example, a menu screen having an item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” is displayed in the display area, and the corresponding image is not displayed in the display area when the setting restriction is not performed (for example, “volume / light quantity adjustment”). (For example, the menu screen without the “Volume / light intensity adjustment” item is displayed instead of the menu screen with the “Adjustment” item.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be notified that the setting of the second volume level is restricted.

A gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
Predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect in response to the second operation being performed when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction means (for example, the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “A”). And a production control CPU 120 for controlling the output of a buzzer sound indicating that the volume cannot be changed when the second operation is performed at the time of “F”.
According to this feature, the player can be notified that the setting of the second volume level is restricted.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to means 10, wherein
The second setting means clears the second volume level being set at a predetermined timing (for example, when it can be determined that the player has changed), and performs an initial setting stage (for example, initial display (volume), etc. ) Is set as the second volume level (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that resets the second volume level to the initial volume when it can be determined that the player has changed).
The first volume level set by the first setting means is changed only based on the first operation (for example, there is no reset because the setting changeover switch 300 is a physical switch).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, 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 one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows examples, such as various control boards mounted in the pachinko gaming 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 figure which shows an example of the main control commands. 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 figure which shows random number values MR1-MR3. It is a figure 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 structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the control command received by the production control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received control command. 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 the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume etc. setting process. 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 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 a part of volume etc. setting process which concerns on 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 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 system configuration figure concerning a modification. It is an example figure of the production | presentation screen in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. 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 predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. 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. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  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. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as 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 is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. 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 on the screen 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. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special symbol game (also referred to as the first special symbol game) using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device. Synchronized with a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B (also referred to as a second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decoration that is a variable display result The symbol 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 referred to as 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.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (the special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable ball apparatus 6B (for example, It is generated based on the start winning by passing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the same number of symbols as in the variable display that is being held (in this embodiment, such as a circle mark, a square mark, etc., hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol) is displayed as the hold storage display. By doing. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the left area (first reserved display area) toward the display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display design displayed in the area on the right side (second reserved display area) in the display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. 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, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the hold data (hold memory) is digested, and the second special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. Moreover, when the other hold display symbols are displayed in the display area in which the erased hold display symbols are displayed in the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the displayed hold display. For example, the symbol is shifted to the left display position (including the display position where the erased hold display symbol was displayed).

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved 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).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A 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 together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B 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). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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 normally 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 gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (state where entry is difficult (including entry impossible)) such as a state or a normally open state where entry is difficult. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  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 special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (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 the second special figure holding memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, 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 device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered 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. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). 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 holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. The passing of the gaming ball is illustrated in FIG. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

  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 and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming 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.

  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 push button 31 </ b> B and the stick controller 30 are attached in the vertical position in 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 control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, a payout control board 19, and the like. And a function for outputting and transmitting a control command (an effect control command, etc., which will be described later) as a control signal, and a function for outputting various information to the hall management computer. 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 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, an input driver circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The input driver circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered (a switch has been turned on)) from various switches for detecting game balls, and is a microcomputer for game control. 100. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and 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 causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (audio signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (sound signal) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting (speech designated by) is mounted. Note that the sound includes sound only (for example, music composed only of a performance that does not contain a song, sound effects, etc.). The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED A lamp driver circuit or the like that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  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 19 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. Note that the various switches may be any switch (game medium) that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor (for example, a photo sensor, a proximity switch, etc.). Any device other than a switch may be used. 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 (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 (details will be described later). Each control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). 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 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission 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. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power outage or the like), a backup power supply is discharged for a predetermined period (for example, a capacitor as a backup power supply is discharged). Until the power supply is disabled, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  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 a process for controlling the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. Yes.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby performing the effect operation using the effect electric parts and the abnormality notification operation (effect electric for the effect). A process for realizing a function of causing a part to execute a predetermined performance operation or the like is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, and a lamp A wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the control board 14. 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 effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, sound control data, lamp control data, drive control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command). The control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 is determined and executed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the timing of switching the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and instructs the display control unit 123 to change the decorative symbol display and various effect displays. Control for causing the image display device 5 to execute an abnormality notification display or the like is performed. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with 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, it is transmitted to a video signal (signal output from the display control unit 123) for displaying an image transmitted to the image display device 5 or to the audio control board 13. An audio signal, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, 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. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. 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 on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (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 that the probability of being a 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”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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 that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter 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 gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual chart start condition 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. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  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) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  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 on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is variably displayed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable 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. Whether or not the game 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. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  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, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) 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 grand prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) 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. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability 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, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. 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 time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-save remaining number. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-short time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal 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. Thus, 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 “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  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, 5R In (variable display period), the decorative symbol variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). 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 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, etc.) 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 changes, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “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.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable symbol display itself. The effect during variable display may be an effect that is executed in accordance with the progress of the game and causes the player to recognize the progress of the game, for example. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 with the special symbol variable display (including the variable symbol display itself), the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. Note that 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 are in the reach mode. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, a normal reach, a super reach A, a super reach B, and a super reach C having different production modes are prepared as reach productions (see FIG. 15, details will be described later).

  When the special figure display result, which is the 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 on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. 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.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are one type of the fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are one type of the fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  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”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. The RAM 102 is cleared, for example, when an operation unit for initialization such as a clear switch (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated when the power is turned on. This operation is performed outside the business hours of the amusement store, for example. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop (at the time of power interruption due to a power failure or the like) is executed, and then the loop process is started. (For example, when a predetermined data is stored in the RAM 102 when the power is turned on (on) without pressing the clear switch (for example, when power is cut off)).

  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.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, for example, the CPU 103 performs a switch process, performs a main side error process, performs an information output process, and then performs a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, Processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as command control processing, is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch processing is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the input driver circuit 110. Is a process for determining for each switch whether or not is in an on state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). 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 the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 8). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. 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 variation patterns prepared in advance. Any value of “251” can be taken.

  In the special symbol process, 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 variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  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. As an example, 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, storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102). In the command control 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.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in S111 to be described later when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 15, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the start of variation of the decorative pattern, and is transmitted and set in S111 described later that is executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that designates whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for the big hit type “probable change”). "01"). Further, the display result designation command is transmitted and set in S111 described later, which is executed when the variation pattern is set, together with the variation pattern designation command and the like.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in S112 to be described later.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The gaming state designation command is transmitted and set when executing S113 and S117, which will be described later, in which the gaming state can be changed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in S113 described later.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in S116 described later.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that a second start winning has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are set to be transmitted in a start winning determination process (S101) described later.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in S101 and S111, which will be described later, in which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change.

  Command C500 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating display of a demonstration screen. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is set to be transmitted in S110 when there is no pending storage.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. 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 (S101). FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( S201). If it is determined in the switch processing that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, and the first start port switch 22A is on (S201; Yes), the special game using the first special view will be performed. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in S202 (S202; No), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 Is set to "1" (S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S201 (S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S202 (S202; Yes), the normally variable winning ball apparatus It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B is ON (S204). If it is determined in the switch processing that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (S204; Yes), the special game using the second special view will be performed. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the number of second special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S205 (S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not on (S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes of S203 and S206, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball 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 (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball 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 (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 (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (S208).

  After executing the process of S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start prize (S209). As an example, in the processing of S209, a random number value for determining a special figure display result from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numeric data (see FIG. 9) indicating the random number MR2 for determining the MR1, the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numeric 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 (S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 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 as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 10A is not started yet, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 10 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  Subsequent to the processing of S210, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the start winning command (S211). The start winning command is composed of a start opening winning designation command and a special figure reserved memory number designation command. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, transmission setting of a first starting port winning designation command and a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed as a start winning command. When the start port buffer value is “2”, transmission setting of the second start port winning designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed as the start winning command. The command set for transmission is transmitted by command control processing.

  The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for specifying the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number (the number of such memories). The special figure reserved memory number to be specified may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter or the second special figure reserved memory number counter.

  After S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S213), and then the start winning determination process. Exit. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (S212; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S214), and then in S204. Proceed to processing. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 7, after executing the start winning determination process in S <b> 101, the CPU 103 performs steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. 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, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) 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.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (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 special figure reserved memory 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 S231 (S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”), Numeric data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of S209 is read. 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 S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure reserved memory number is reserved. The contents stored in the storage unit are shifted (S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of S233, the total number of reserved memories may be updated by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), is updated to “2” (S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (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 special figure reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S235 (S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”), Numeric data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of S209 is read. 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 S236, for example, by updating the first special figure reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The contents stored in the storage unit are shifted (S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of S237, the total number of reserved memories may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (S238).

  After executing one of the processes of S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (S239). As an example, in the process of 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. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 12 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” and “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of whether or not the game state is the probability variation state.

  The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in a probabilistic state. Whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state to the determined value that matches the random value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not and the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Accordingly, any of the assigned “big hit” and “losing” determination results may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 only has to determine that the probability variation state is present when the probability variation flag (a flag that turns on the probability variation state in particular) is on. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process of S117 shown in FIG. 7 (details will be described later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, and the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of S239 is “big hit” (S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (S241). Also, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S242). As an example, in the process of S242, a big hit 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 big hit type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation in S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for fluctuation, and the big hit type read from the random number buffer for fluctuation Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determination, one of the jackpot types assigned to the determined value that matches the random value MR2 is selected by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table. That's fine.

  After executing the processing of S242, the big hit type is stored (S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probability change”). In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (S240; No), after S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (S246). As an example, if it is determined in S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, depending on the big hit type determination result in S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value), a plurality of types of big hit symbols are obtained. Any one of the predetermined special symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the processing of S246 is executed, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” (S247), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  In S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S248), the special symbol normal process is performed. finish. 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, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S111 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S261). If the big hit flag is ON (S261; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in S261 (S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (S263).

  FIG. 15 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 corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, PA1-1 and PA1-2 are prepared as fluctuation patterns of “losing” in the case of “non-reach”. As a variation pattern of “losing” in the case of “reach”, PA2-1 (normal reach is executed), PB2-1 (super reach A is executed), and PB2-2 (super reach B is executed). PB2-3 (Super Reach C is executed) is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern of “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, PA4-1 (normal reach is executed), PB4-1 (super reach A is executed), PB4-2 (super reach B is executed) and PB4-3 (super reach C is executed) are prepared.

  In the process of S262 shown in FIG. 14, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 reads the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern from the random number buffer for fluctuation, and refers to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the read random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PB4-2.

  In the process of S263 illustrated in FIG. 14, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. As an example, in the loss variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a non-short-time state (by a short-time flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (a flag that is turned on in the short-time state)) The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer and the state of the time reduction flag. What is necessary is just to determine (select) the variation pattern assigned to the determined value depending on whether or not it is in the short-time state as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number MR3 is “220”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the time reduction flag is in the on state (when in the time reduction state), and when the time reduction flag is in the off state (non-time reduction state). ), The variation pattern PB2-1 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, a variation pattern with a short special variation time is more easily selected in the short-time state. By shortening the variable display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  16 and 17, when the super reach C is executed in the reach effect, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of Super Reach B, Super Reach A, and Normal Reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing any of the processes of S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 14, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time) that is a variable symbol display time is set (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. As shown in FIG. 15, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set a timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of S262 and S263. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination of the variation pattern is also the determination of the special figure variation time.

  Following the processing of S266, a start condition is selected from among the special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Control for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special-figure games that are established (S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, etc., the transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed. Performed (S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in S262 or S263), a display result specifying command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in S246), a first special figure reserved memory number specifying command (in S237) The first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game) is sequentially transmitted. Send settings to do On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in S262 or S263), a display result specifying command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in S246), a second special figure reserved memory number specifying command (in S233) The second special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game) is sequentially transmitted. Send settings to do

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

  The special symbol variation process of S112 in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The change of the special symbol is stopped by the device 4B, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the fixed special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time). It is good to control so as to continue.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is counted. The count value of the short time counter is counted as “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, it is set to send a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (in this case, a command for designating the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command based on the current game state is performed. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command transmission setting, the special process flag value is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release process of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending waiting time (start of ending in the big hit gaming state) The timer value corresponding to the waiting time until the end of the game is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability variation flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the hour / hour flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the hour / hour counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable is not carried over to the variable display), and the special figure process flag value is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations 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 (S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the CTC (on the production control board 12). (Register / counter circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) is on (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 (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, the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition 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 (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and command analysis processing (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 (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. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process (S76) is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. To do. After S76, a volume setting process (S77) for setting the volume and the like is executed, and the process proceeds to S72.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each control command. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on. Note that the reception flag and the command stored in the storage area may be appropriately cleared at an appropriate timing (for example, if the reception of the command is confirmed once by the reception flag and the confirmation is performed again later) Clear if necessary, etc.)

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. Hereinafter, the on state and the off state for both flags are the same). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off.

  When the first special figure reserved memory number designation command or the second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to display the current display You may make it change the number of the pending | holding display symbols in a number according to the memory | storage number which each command designates. Note that the number of reserved display symbols may be reduced at S171 described later.

  FIG. 20 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 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Then, one of the following processes of S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (for example, whether each reception flag is in an on state). Based on this, it includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. . In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  In this variable display start waiting process, if it is not determined to start variable display of decorative symbols, and a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted (the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is turned on) In this case, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for displaying the demonstration screen (at this time, for example, the flag is cleared and turned off). The demonstration screen display is executed using various data such as an effect control pattern stored in the ROM 121. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display a demo image on the image display device 5, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. And effect operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 is performed. Execution of the demonstration screen display is realized by repeatedly executing the effect operation control for each timer interruption.

  The variable display start setting process of S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (S521). When the special figure display result is “losing” (S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 is It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode (S522).

  When it is determined in S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (S522; Yes), a combination of a definite decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (S523). As an example, in the processing of S523, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining decorative symbols of non-reach combinations updated by a random counter for presentation provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted, A definite decorative pattern (non-reach combination decorative pattern) is determined by referring to a non-reach combined decorative pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  When it is determined in S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when the variation pattern is PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-3) (S522; No), the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination and A combination of the determined decorative symbols is determined (S524). As an example, in the process of S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to a reach combination decorative pattern determination table or the like, a finalized decorative pattern (reach combined decorative pattern) is determined.

  When it is determined in S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (S525). As an example, in the process of S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit definite symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11, the jackpot confirmation preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern.

  After S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (stored in advance in the ROM 121) corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as a usage pattern (S530). A plurality of types of effect control patterns are prepared corresponding to the variation patterns, and here, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is selected and set.

  After S530, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, corresponds to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (the characteristic corresponding to the change pattern). An initial value corresponding to the diagram variation time is set (S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (starting setting for effect operation control) is performed (S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in S530, and “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is used. , “Middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be started. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The effect process during variable display in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (S551). As an example, in the process of S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the decremented timer value is an end code. Thus, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. (S558). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The reach effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) represents the reach effect execution period. When it is determined (S558; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (S559). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data for execution (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, drive control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting the command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. By executing S559 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of reach production is realized.

  If it is determined after S559 that it is not the reach production execution period (S558; No), other production operation control is performed (S560). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and the instruction (audio signal) to the audio control board 13 To perform sound effect operation such that the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by output of a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. . By repeatedly executing S560 for each timer interruption, execution of other effects (for example, a decorative display variable display operation or the like) is realized. After S560, the variable display effect process ends.

  If the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (S551; Yes), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is in an on state) (S561). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is off and no symbol confirmation designation command is received (S561; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in S561 (S561; Yes), for example, variable display in the decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 is possible. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) (determined decorative symbol combination determined in S171) as a display result (S562). At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (S563). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S564), and the variable display effect process is ended.

  The special figure waiting process in S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hit process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13, and outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 and decoration Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is performed. By repeatedly executing S174 for each timer interruption, execution of an effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Also, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is “5” corresponding to S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to "". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing is performed. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  Next, the sound volume setting process will be described. FIG. 23 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 setting 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 S709 of the sound volume setting process of FIG. 23 to be described later when the player has not yet set the light quantity is shown. 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 S71, and the stages (“0” to “F”) corresponding to the read channel stages (“0” to “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 level is set. In addition, the volume and the light amount may be set as the initial volume and the initial light amount based on the first light amount step (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.

  23, 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 (S701). For example, the production control CPU 120 reads the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 every time 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 S701 this time with the channel read in S701 last time stored in the RAM 122, and if they are different, there is a change in the channel (S701). ; Yes). In the first S701 after turning on the power, since there is no channel read in the previous S701, it may be determined that there has been a change in the channel. Normally, there is no channel switching at this timing. It may be determined that there is no channel change.

  When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed (when the channel is switched) (S701; Yes), it is determined whether the channel read in S701 is “A” to “F” (S702). ). When the read channel is any one of “A” to “F” (S702; Yes), the setting is performed in accordance with the state (current channel) of the setting changeover switch 300 (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 S703, the stage corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover 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 the first light quantity stage are set to the actual volume and the light quantity stage. The amount of light is set (for example, setting is performed by preparing a table of relation as shown in FIG. 27 in the ROM 121 and referring to it). 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 amount are set in S703, the production is performed with the set volume and light amount (for example, the audio signal and the illumination signal also specify the set volume and light amount). Etc.) are executed. The channel of the setting changeover switch 300 may be specified by the channel stored in the RAM 122 in 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 S703, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is not changed (S701; No), or when the channel is not “A” to “F” (S702; No), the process proceeds to S704. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether a demonstration screen display is currently being executed in the processing of S704 (S704). When the demonstration screen is being displayed (S704; Yes), since the operation to the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B is accepted, the push sensor 35B and the tilt direction sensor unit 32 indicate that there has been an operation and the operation content. Based on whether or not a signal has been transmitted, it is determined whether or not there has been a player's operation (S707).

  When there is an operation by the player (S707; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operation is a menu call operation (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. (S708; Yes).

  When it is a menu call operation (S708; Yes), the display control unit 123 is controlled to start displaying the above-described menu screen on the image display device 5 (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 S709, or when the player's operation is not a menu call operation (S708; No), whether the player's operation determined to be an operation is an operation for selecting the “volume / light quantity adjustment” selection item. Is determined (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 quantity adjustment” (S710; Yes).

  In this case (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 (FIG. (Setting screen such as 29) is started (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 S712, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume and the amount of light corresponding to the initial display (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 S713, or when the player's operation is not an operation for selecting the selection item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” (S710; No), the player's operation determined as having been operated is an operation for changing the volume. It is determined whether it exists (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. Then, it is determined that the player's operation is an operation for changing the volume (second volume level) or the light amount (second light level).

  When the player's operation is an operation for changing the volume (second volume stage) (S715; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a volume changing operation process (see FIG. 24) (S716).

  In the volume changing operation process of FIG. 24, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound output timer indicating that a confirmation sound described later is being output is being counted (S801). If the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to S812. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound output timer is not counting, whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that there is an operation (S707; Yes) is an operation to change the maximum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300. Is determined (S802). If the operation is not an operation for changing to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S803.

  In S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the 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 (S804), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (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 S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation determined as being operated (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300. . If the operation is not a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S806.

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

  In 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 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 S803 to S804 described above.

  After S808, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the currently set first volume level and the newly set volume level that has been changed and is newly set by the player's operation. Is set, that is, the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume is set (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 S809, the effect control CPU 120 confirms 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 highlighted volume. (S810), the count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (S811), and the volume change operation process is terminated.

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

  In step S812, which proceeds when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer to determine whether the confirmation sound output timer has expired. Determination is made (S813). 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 (S814), and the volume change 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.

  Referring back to FIG. 23, after S716 or when the player's operation is not an operation for changing the volume (S715; No), the effect control CPU 120 changes the light amount when the player's operation determined to be in the above operation is performed. It is determined whether the operation is to be performed (S717). When the player's operation is an operation for changing the light amount (second light amount step) (S717; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 highlights the light amount step (first step) according to the operation content. Display control is performed to change (two light intensity steps) (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 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 (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 S719 or when the player's operation is not an operation for changing the light amount (S717; No), it is determined whether the player's operation determined as having been operated is an operation other than the above-described operations. (S720). If it is another operation (S720; Yes), processing according to the other operation is executed (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 S721, when the operation is not another operation (S720; No), when the demonstration screen is not being displayed (S704; No), or when there is no operation (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. 25, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation determined as having been operated (S707; Yes) is a changing operation to the maximum volume. (S821). If the operation is not a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S823. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S822.

  In 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 S825. On the other hand, if the maximum volume has already been changed, the process proceeds to S830.

  In S823, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation that has been determined to be performed (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 S825. On the other hand, if the operation is changing to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S824.

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

  In 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 S824 to S830. 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 S822 to S830.

  After S825, the effect control CPU 120 determines the volume 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. Is set, that is, the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume is set (S826). When such setting is performed, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After S826, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the next output confirmation sound is set (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 A confirmation sound for the next output of the volume corresponding to the highlighted volume is set (S828), and the process proceeds to 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 changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume is updated (S829), and the process proceeds to S830. That is, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output corresponds to the volume based on the latest operation.

  In S830, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output 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 (S831), and it is determined whether the confirmation sound output timer has expired (S832). 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 for current output is terminated (S833), and the process proceeds to S834.

  In 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 (S834 +), and the output of the confirmation sound for the current output is started (S835). ), The timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (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. 26, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound outputting timer indicating that a confirmation sound described later is being output is being counted (S841). ). If the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to 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 (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the maximum volume (S842). If the operation is not a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S844. On the other hand, if it is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S843.

  In 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 advances to S846. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the volume change operation process is terminated.

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

  In S845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume, 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 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 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 level is the highest level, the highest level is maintained by ending the volume changing operation process from S843 described above.

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

  After S847, the effect control CPU 120 sets 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 corresponding volume is started (S848), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (S849), and the sound volume changing operation process is ended.

  In step S850 that proceeds when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer to determine whether or not the confirmation sound output timer has expired. Determination is made (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 outputting timer has expired, the output of the confirmation sound is terminated (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 change operation processing in the modification of FIG. 26, 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, the volume is changed to the volume by another operation, and the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume set by the other operation is not output (for example, steps S830 to S836 shown in FIG. 25) 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. 25 may be applied.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs the confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume in S804 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 24 or the confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume in S807. When the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, a confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume immediately before exceeding the predetermined range is output. Since the output is made, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is going to 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 S801 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 24, that is, during the output of the confirmation sound, the volume change operation is performed. By disabling the operation for this purpose, it is possible to prevent the volume setting unintended by the player from being performed 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 effect control CPU 120 does not output a confirmation sound until the confirmation sound output timer expires in 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 due to and the output of the confirmation sound due to other operations.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 sets the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output stored in S829 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. By updating and outputting the updated confirmation sound, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the output of confirmation sounds by a plurality of other operations.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a confirmation sound when the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume or the minimum volume in S843 or S845 of the volume change operation process in the modification shown in FIG. If the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated in order to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, the confirmation sound is not output, so the player tries to set the volume 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 unit (here, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the first volume level in S77) and the second permission condition for the player are satisfied (here, the first volume level). , When a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed), based on a second operation (here, an operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 30). Second setting means (here, the CPU 120 for effect control that sets the second volume level in S77) set as the second volume level (here, the first volume level), and the above-described setting by the first setting means Audio output control means (here, the speaker 8L, 8R) that outputs the sound with the volume corresponding to the first volume stage and the second volume stage set by the second setting means In step S77, after setting the volume based on the first volume level and the second volume level, an effect control CPU 120 for performing an effect or the like at the set volume, and a display means having a display area visible to the player (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, a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29) Display or a presentation control 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. 30 at a predetermined timing in the volume setting process. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player has been changed (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. 38 and 39 are explanatory diagrams of a configuration that uses 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. 39 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 the player has been changed (S751; Yes), it is determined whether the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (S752). Since the player is not limited to adjust the volume or the amount of light, an initial setting corresponding to the state of the setting switch is performed (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 (S751; No), when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (S752; Yes), after S753, other processing such as volume setting processing is performed. Or the volume setting process is terminated.

  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 S77), and the audio output control means After the position of the displacement part is changed, when the step display is displayed by the display control unit, before the newly set by the first setting unit The sound output unit starts to output a sound having a sound volume corresponding to the first sound volume stage (here, when the setting screen is displayed after changing the channel of the setting switch 300 in S77, a new first sound is output). The effect control CPU 120) sets the volume according to the 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 S710 (in this case, for example, S712 and S713 are interchanged.) It also includes a predetermined timing during the period until the 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.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, even if there is an operation for changing the volume or the light quantity, the volume level or the light quantity stage to be highlighted changes, but the setting of the volume or the light quantity is performed until the setting operation is performed. It may not be performed. For example, on the setting screen as shown in FIG. 32, 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 effect control CPU 120 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. 31, when a volume determination operation or a light amount determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) is performed, a change in volume or light amount may be set. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, 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, 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.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern when starting the change. Although an example in which a command is transmitted has been shown, a change pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 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 12 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 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be 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, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

  The technical idea in the 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, etc. 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 process of FIGS. 24 and 26, 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.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display,
A production sound output unit capable of outputting production sounds related to the game,
An operation unit that can be operated by the player;
The volume of the effect sound output from the effect sound output unit, the player by operating the operation unit, and the set stepwise changeable volume setting changing means within the volume range set in advance,
When the operation of the operation section is performed, a confirmation sound output means for performing a process for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the sound volume setting is changed by the volume setting changing means by said operator from said directing sound output unit ,
With
The volume setting change unit, variable display of running within the volume range is also possible to set the volume level,
The confirmation sound output means, when the volume to be changed by the volume setting change means is at the limit of the volume range, when the operation unit is operated so as to change the volume outside the volume range. Do not perform the process
The volume setting changing means does not change the setting to the volume by the next operation when an operation interval from the time when one operation is performed on the operation unit to the time when the next operation is performed is shorter than a predetermined interval. A gaming machine characterized by

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