JP6491128B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of being played by a player such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine that can be played by a player such as a pachinko gaming machine, based on the elapsed time from the game (for example, when the elapsed time from a state where no game is played becomes a predetermined time), for example, A demonstration screen (demonstration screen) is displayed, and there is a screen that switches from the demonstration screen display to a volume setting change screen or a production customization screen by a button operation while the demonstration screen is displayed (Patent Document 1).

JP2015-80583A

  However, the screen display as described in Patent Document 1 described above has a problem that the specific video displayed during the demonstration is frequently interrupted.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably displaying a specific video.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player
Display means (effect display device 9) capable of displaying a specific video (demo screen display etc.) during non-games;
In the display means, the first notification (volume adjustment display VL, etc.) based on the detection of the first action (such as operation of the stick controller 122) by the player, and the second action (operation of the push button 120, etc.) by the player. Display execution means (production control microcomputer 100, S448, S453, S455, etc. in FIG. 18) capable of executing the second notification (menu screen display, etc.) based on the detection,
The second notification is a menu screen display (menu screen display, etc.) that can select a function related to the game,
When the first notification is executed while the specific image is being displayed on the display means, while at least a part of the specific image is displayed (as shown in FIG. 15E), the volume is adjusted while the demo screen is displayed. When executing the display VL, the volume adjustment display VL is performed while the demonstration screen display is continued), the first notification is executed,
When the second notification is executed during the display of the specific video by the display means, the display of the specific video is ended (as shown in FIG. 15F, the menu screen display is displayed during the demonstration screen display). When executing, the demonstration screen display is terminated to switch to the menu screen display), the second notification is executed,
When the first notification is executed during variable display, the first notification is performed in a specific period in a manner that is superimposed on the variable display and at least a part of the notification is transmitted so that the notice effect executed together with the variable display is visible. (As shown in FIG. 22, when the volume adjustment display VL is displayed during the fluctuation display, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed in a superimposed manner for 3 seconds).
When displaying the variable display of the display results before expiration of the specified time period, the first ends the execution of the notification (such as variable display before the elapse of 3 seconds to end the volume adjustment display VL together when ended) ,
The first notification can be executed so that the mode is different between variable display and display of the specific video,
During the display of the specific video, a guidance display for guiding the first operation or the second operation can be displayed.
The error display is displayed with priority over the first notification and the second notification .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the specific video.
Further, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the display result of the variable display.
(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The first notification is a display for volume adjustment (such as a volume adjustment display VL).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the specific video .

( 3 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 2 ),
When the second notification executed during the display of the specific video is completed, the specific video is displayed from the beginning (the display of the menu screen is completed as shown in S483, S493 of FIG. 20, and S444 of FIG. 18). Sometimes display the demo screen from the beginning).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific video is displayed from the beginning when the second notification is finished, it is possible to prevent the appearance from being deteriorated by displaying the specific video from the middle.

( 4 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 2 ),
The period from the start of notification to the end of notification differs between the first notification and the second notification (as shown in S447 and S450 in FIG. 18, the volume adjustment display is completed in 3 seconds, and the menu screen display is 3 minutes. Etc.)

According to such a structure, the suitable period according to the content of alerting | reporting can be set.
( 5 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 4 ),
The specific video includes a video (such as a video showing three major points of the game as shown in FIG. 15B) explaining the function of the effect during the game.

  According to such a configuration, the player can understand the function of the effect during the game by displaying the specific video.

( 6 ) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to ( 5 ),
The display means includes a selection screen (items such as “volume / light amount adjustment”, “effect mode”, “mobile link mode”, “close menu”, etc.) on the menu screen) (FIG. 15F). ) Menu screen, etc.)
When the display end condition is satisfied for the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means (in S402 of the non-fluctuating screen display process in FIG. 16, the effect control process flag is not the value of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process) Selection screen display control means (processing for ending the corresponding processing in S408 and S410 in FIG. 16, etc.)
A selection item index display (such as a display surrounding a selection item on a menu screen as shown in FIG. 15F) indicating which item is selected from among a plurality of items displayed on the display means. Selection item index display means that can be displayed and updates the selection item index display in response to the selection operation (such as operation of the stick controller 122) by the player (processing for specifying the selection item in S484 in FIG. 20, etc.) )When,
In response to accepting a decision operation (such as an operation of the push button 120) by the player, a selection item corresponding process execution means (S504 in FIG. 21) that executes a process corresponding to the item selected at the time of accepting the decision operation. S506, etc.)
Operation history storage means (such as the processing of S485 in FIG. 20) for storing information that can identify the player's operation history when the selection screen is displayed on the display means;
The selection item index display means is configured to select the operation history based on information that can specify the operation history when the selection screen is displayed again on the display means after the display end of the selection screen due to the establishment of the display end condition. The item index display is displayed (the process of specifying the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area in the processes of S452, S454, and S455 of FIG. 18 and starting the menu screen display using the specified item as the selected item).

  According to such a configuration, even when the display end condition is satisfied and the display of the selection screen is ended, the selection screen including the selection item index display is displayed again based on the information that can specify the operation history. The convenience of the player can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the screen during demonstration screen display. It is a flowchart which shows a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the screen during fluctuation display.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a reach display result other than the jackpot display result is obtained in a form in which the reach symbol is formed, it is called reach reach. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which a reach pattern is not formed without being in a reach state, this is called non-reach shift.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

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

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

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold (holding storage information).

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

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

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a combined storage storage display unit 18c that displays the first storage storage number and the second storage storage number in a combined (total) form. In the total pending storage display unit 18c, an image for displaying the generated pending storage information (hereinafter referred to as “holding display”) is displayed corresponding to the number of the pending storage information, thereby indicating the number of pending storages. In this way, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In addition, an accessory as a movable body is provided in a state of being housed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game area 7) above the effect display device 9 (not shown). The accessory is moved downward or upward (lowering or raising) by a movable body motor housed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the effect display device 9 is moved from the housing position inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to perform a lowering operation that appears at the front position and an upward operation that is stored in the storage position from the front position of the effect display device 9.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

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

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the movable body motor via the output port 105 to move the accessory (movable body) downward or upward (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

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

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach. The variation pattern type is selected and determined at random using a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) from among a plurality of types of variation pattern types set at a predetermined selection ratio in the variation pattern type selection table, The variation pattern is selected and determined at random using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) from among a plurality of types of variation patterns set at a predetermined selection ratio in the variation pattern selection table.

  Such a variation pattern type uses a variation pattern type table that is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when the display result is out of sync. As a result, when the time is short, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time-varying state is not, The rate at which the variation pattern type with the short variation time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set high. As a result, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not short. Also, in the time-short state, the time-short state is selected by using the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern used in the time-short state is set. Compared to when not in a state, the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds shortening control in which the variation time is shortened may be executed. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, it is set so that the rate at which the variation pattern type with a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is higher than in the non-holding number shortening control state. You may make it the average time of a fluctuation | variation time become short compared with the time of not being a holding number shortening control state. Further, in the hold number reduction control, the change time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  In addition, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is high and the expectation level for a big hit is high compared to “normal reach”. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds, etc.). The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation for shifting to the probability variation state (the ratio of the probability variation state).

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

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

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols. The command 8F00 (H) is also an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the display (variation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (definite stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the effect symbol variation display (variation) and derives and displays the display result.

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

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration. After receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the player is not playing a game (waiting for customers) after a predetermined period of time, and displays a demonstration screen. .

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 10), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 7A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 7A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It is done.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize slot 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first or second start prize designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command, etc. A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect process in S1217 and S1228) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command can be stored in association with each other in the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, a storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

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

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

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

  A launch ball detection process for executing a process related to detection of a launch ball when a launch ball is detected by a launch ball detection sensor (not shown) capable of detecting a game ball launched from a hit ball launching device (not shown). It may be executed in the timer interrupt process. Then, a launch notification command for notifying that the game ball has been launched (detected) in the launch ball detection process is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 side to the effect control microcomputer 100 side in the process of S28. It may be. The effect control microcomputer 100 may determine that the game is not being played (the player is not playing a game) when the firing notification command has not been received for a predetermined period.

  Further, a touch sensor (such as a touch ring provided on the handle portion) for detecting whether or not the hitting ball operating handle 5 is operated may be provided together with or instead of the shooting ball detection sensor. . Then, an operation command transmitted when the player's operation of the ball hitting operation handle 5 is detected by the touch sensor is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 side to the effect control microcomputer 100 side in the process of S28. You may be made to do. The effect control microcomputer 100 may determine that a non-game is being performed when an operation command has not been received for a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the game is not being played after a lapse of a predetermined period after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, and a demonstration screen is displayed. At this time, even if a game ball is being fired, it may happen that a state in which no prize is received at the start winning opening happens. In such a case, if it is determined whether or not a non-game is being played by the shot ball detection sensor or the touch sensor, it is possible to reliably determine whether or not a game is being played.

  After S28, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29). Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 adds a total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Then, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B). (S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes prize-winning effect processing for predetermining the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217).

  In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above are determined in advance as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won, the jackpot type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, a winning effect process is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result in advance before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command And the total pending storage number designation command is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B). (S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command And the total pending storage number designation command is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, a customer waiting state designation command for designating the customer waiting state mode is sent if the customer waiting state designation command has not yet been transmitted. Processing for transmission is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal processing is terminated. Here, when a customer waiting state designation command is transmitted, a customer waiting state designation command transmission completion flag indicating that the customer waiting state designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after sending the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting state designation command has already been sent based on the fact that the customer waiting state designation command sent flag has been set. It is controlled not to send the wait state specification command. Such a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 7A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end process (S307 in FIG. 9) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot is determined, or the variable display resulting in the display error. When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance, and holds it using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72. The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the storage buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 6).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to special symbol stop processing.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the normal big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  It is necessary to continue the time-short state after the probable big hit and the normal big hit until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) A random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating (various random numbers including, etc.) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3-1 is generated by a count of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Next, non-fluctuating screen display processing for controlling the display screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is executed during non-fluctuating (during non-game) where the changing display of the effect symbol is not performed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the initialization process (S701) in the effect control main process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not an initialization designation command has been received (S601). If the initialization designation command has not been received, the initialization process ends. On the other hand, when the initialization designation command is received, the processing of S602 to S606 is performed.

  In S602, the production control CPU 101 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S602), and performs a RAM clear process for clearing the RAM 103 (S603). Then, various settings such as setting (initialization) of the built-in device register are initialized (S604), an initialization completion flag indicating that the initialization is completed is set (S605), and the interrupt is permitted again (S605). S606), the initialization process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes any one of S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag after executing the hold storage display control process (S810).

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The hold memory display control process executes a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold memory display unit (lower position on the screen) formed in the effect display device 9 (S707). In the process of S707, a process of causing the hold record display to appear on the combined hold storage display unit is executed in response to the occurrence of the hold storage. Moreover, the process which changes the hold display made to appear is performed.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the effect symbol variation display is started, and the effect symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the production symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), depending on the display result, the types of disturbances required for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol A numerical value is extracted, and a stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using these and a stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) It is controlled so that the numerical data indicating each of the random numbers SR1-3 for determination and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random values SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and a predetermined value set for each of them is generated. Each is updated cyclically within a numerical value range, and is extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. In the following description, the result of the display after reaching the reach state is referred to as “reach out”, and the result of the display without being in the reach state is referred to as “non-reach out”.

  When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection).

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between random numbers and left, middle and right effect symbols which become the normal jackpot symbol). Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any even number of symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, an image displayed on the effect display device 9 during non-game in the present embodiment will be described. During non-game, as shown in S77 of FIG. 11, when the winning prize does not occur and there is no stored data in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, the game control microcomputer 560 produces an effect. A customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100 side. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted during the non-fluctuation state in which the start winning prize is not generated instead of the fluctuation display. Therefore, “not playing” means the same as not changing.

  Upon receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the game is not playing (not changing) after a predetermined period of time, and displays a demonstration screen (demonstration screen) for waiting for the customer (hereinafter referred to as a demo screen). (Also referred to as display). During the demonstration screen display, an image explaining the points of the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the main points of the effect) flows on the screen of the effect display device 9. The production that flows in the video is a production with a high expectation level that is important for the player. In addition, during the demonstration screen display, important information regarding the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rush rate to the probability variation state, the number of balls to be played, the number of short times, etc. will be streamed in video (displayed as an image) It may be.

  In addition, during the demonstration screen display, it is possible to execute processing for notifying that the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be adjusted and various settings related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the detected motion by the player. The process which alert | reports becoming will be performed. For example, when the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed while the demonstration screen is displayed, the operation is detected by a detecting unit capable of detecting an operation by the player's operation such as the tilt direction sensor unit 123. Thus, the first notification is executed. In addition, when the push button 120 is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed, the operation is detected by a detection unit capable of detecting an operation by the player's operation such as the push sensor 124. The second notification is executed. Various processes executed while these demonstration screens are displayed will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a display example of the screen during the demonstration screen display. FIG. 15A shows the state of the screen before the demonstration screen is displayed, and FIGS. 15B to 15D show the state of the screen during the demonstration screen display, and FIGS. F) shows the state of the screen when the player's motion is detected during the demonstration screen display (when motion is detected).

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) has elapsed after the variation display of the effect symbols has ended (definite symbol stop), the demonstration screen display starts as shown in FIG. 15 (B). Is done. When the demonstration screen display is started, an image for explaining the function of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), explanations of three types of highly anticipated effects that are likely to be executed in the case of a big hit display result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed as three major points. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a movable accessory provided around the effect display device 9 is moved as one of the three major points, so that the effect of notifying that the big hit expectation is high is announced. Executed. At the start of the demonstration screen display, an image indicating that the accessory is movable is displayed on the upper left of the screen (see FIG. 15B).

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there is an effect that an announcement is made that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high by the next notice that the video indicated by the characters “next” flows during the variable display as one of the three major points. Executed. The next advance notice is, for example, an advance notice indicating that, after the start of the variable display, it will develop into a reach effect with a high expectation level for the big hit during the variable display. At the start of the demonstration screen display, an image indicating the next notice is displayed at the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 15B). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect of operating the push button 120 is executed at the timing after reaching reach as one of the three major points. When the player operates the push button 120, a notice that the character will cut in is displayed on the screen. There are multiple types of such character cut-in notices, and the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of character, the content of the character, the color of the character, and the like. Among them, the effect that the character shouts “Intense heat!” Is a cut-in notice indicating that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. At the start of the demonstration screen display, an image showing such intense heat cut-in is displayed on the upper right of the screen (see FIG. 15B).

  If all three large points are executed during one fluctuation display, it is preferable that the big hit be confirmed when all three large points appear. Further, when two 3 major points appear, the big hit may be confirmed. In addition, the number of points of the description of the production with high expectation is not limited to three, but may be less than three, or may be three or more, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, in the lower right of the screen, an image showing the explanation of the three major points in the game indicating that the three effects are effects with high expectation of jackpot, and a volume adjustment guidance display and a menu guidance display are shown. An image is displayed. The volume adjustment guide display is a display composed of an image imitating the stick controller 122 and the characters “volume adjustment”, and the player can adjust the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by moving the stick controller 122 left and right. It is an image showing what can be done. The menu guidance display is an image formed by imitating the push button 120 and the characters “menu display”, and an image showing that the menu screen is displayed in response to the player pressing the push button 120. It is.

  During the display of the demonstration screen, an image showing the three major points as shown in FIG. 15B is displayed, and then an image showing the detailed contents of each effect is displayed in order. FIG. 15C is an image for explaining the effect by the accessory shown during the demonstration screen display. During the explanation of the effect by the accessory, the volume adjustment guidance display and the menu guidance display are continuously displayed at the lower right of the screen. Further, FIG. 15D is a video for explaining the effect of the next notice shown during the demonstration screen display. While the presentation by the next notice is being explained, a volume adjustment guidance display and a menu guidance display are displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  After FIG. 15D, an image for explaining the effect of intense heat cut-in is displayed (not shown). During the explanation of the effect by the intense heat cut-in notice, the volume adjustment guidance display and the menu guidance display are continuously displayed at the lower right of the screen. Such a video showing the three major points of the game being displayed is displayed for a predetermined time (t2), and when the predetermined time (t2) elapses, the video of the demo screen display shown in FIG. Displayed from the start. The thick line in FIG. 15 shows how the video on the demonstration screen flows in a loop. The player can know from the demonstration screen display what kind of effect is a high-hit expectation effect during the game. The game description video, such as the three major points of the game, is an important video for the player.

  When the player operates the stick controller 122 left and right in accordance with the volume adjustment guidance display during the demonstration screen display, a confirmation sound is output. Further, when the operation for volume adjustment (volume adjustment operation) is performed, the screen changes to a volume adjustment screen as shown in FIG. On the volume adjustment screen, a volume adjustment display VL indicating the current volume is superimposed on the demonstration screen display at the lower left position of the screen. The volume adjustment display VL indicates that the volume is displayed with a five-step scale, and the volume is larger as the number of scales indicated by diagonal lines in the figure is larger. The player can confirm the volume changed by the operation of the stick controller 122 by the confirmation sound and the volume adjustment display VL.

  As shown in FIG. 15E, while the stick controller 122 is operated by the player and the volume adjustment display VL is displayed, the video showing the three major points of the game is continuously displayed. On the volume adjustment screen, a volume adjustment guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and a return operation guidance display is displayed. The return operation guidance display is a display composed of an image simulating the push button 120 and the characters “return”, and the volume adjustment can be ended in response to the player pressing the push button 120. It is an image which shows.

  The volume adjustment display VL displayed by the volume adjustment operation is t3 (3 seconds) when there is no return operation when the player operates the push button 120 or when the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. It is erased when it has passed.

  Further, when the player presses the push button 120 according to the menu guidance display during the demonstration screen display, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 (F) is displayed. The menu screen displays four items that can be selected by the player. The four items are displayed over the top and bottom of the screen, and are “volume / light quantity adjustment”, “production mode setting”, “mobile link mode”, and “close menu” from the top. Among these items, one item surrounded by a thick frame in the drawing is an item indicating that it is currently set. On the right side of the four items, the text “Please select” is displayed.

  Here, “volume / light quantity adjustment” is a function capable of adjusting the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the light quantity of the screen of the effect display device 9, and the light quantity of the light emitting means such as the frame LED 28 provided in the game frame. It is. The “production mode setting” is a function that can change the production mode. For example, it is possible to set the execution frequency of the effect such as changing the color of the hold display to set the execution frequency of the hold change notice for notifying the big hit expectation degree high, or preventing the hold change notice from being executed at all. You may be able to do it. Moreover, you may enable it to set with respect to the execution frequency of the production | presentation using operation means, such as the production which operates the push button 120. FIG. Further, the background and the character may be selected from a plurality of types.

  In addition, the “mobile interlocking mode” is a function using a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone) carried by the player. In a gaming system configured to include a pachinko gaming machine 1 and a management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server have a two-dimensional code reading function, a password input function, and a connection function to the Internet network. Data is exchanged via a portable terminal. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, game history data when a player plays a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed as a code output screen such as a two-dimensional code and a password. When executing the mobile link mode, the code output screen is acquired by the mobile terminal, and transmitted to the management server via the mobile terminal for management. By doing so, it becomes possible to take over the setting in the game after the next day. More specifically, when a predetermined character is selected and the level of the character is increased by the game history when the game is being executed by the character, the data is used in another pachinko gaming machine 1. A game based on game history data becomes possible.

  As shown in FIG. 15F, on the menu screen, a selection operation guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and a determination operation guidance display is displayed. The selection operation guidance display is a display composed of an image simulating the stick controller 122 and the characters “selection”, and items to be selected in response to the player operating the stick controller 122 forward or backward. It is an image which shows changing. The determination operation guidance display is a display composed of an image imitating the push button 120 and the characters “decision”, and is determined as a selected item in response to the player pressing the push button 120. It is an image which shows.

  The menu screen displayed by the menu display operation is t4 (3 minutes) when there is an operation to close the menu determined as the item “Close menu” among the selection items, or there is no operation on the menu screen. It ends when it does. After the end, the video is switched to the demonstration screen display of FIG. 15B, which is the start time of the demonstration screen display.

  In addition, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 15F, when an item other than “Close menu” is selected and the player presses the push button 120, a screen corresponding to each selected item is displayed. Is done. On the screen corresponding to each selection item, a “close menu” item is displayed as well as a plurality of selection items, as in FIG. Also, in each item, various settings can be changed in detail. For example, in the “mobile link mode”, an operation that requires a predetermined time, such as password input, is required, which may complicate the operation. Also, in the screen corresponding to each selection item, when the menu is closed, or when there is no operation on the menu screen and t5 (3 minutes) has elapsed, FIG. ) To switch to the demo screen display.

  As described above, when the stick controller 122 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, the menu screen is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15E, when the volume adjustment display VL is executed during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is performed while the demonstration screen display is continued, as shown in FIG. As described above, when the menu screen display is executed during the demonstration screen display, the demonstration screen display is terminated and the menu screen display is switched. In this way, when adjusting the volume, the demonstration screen display is not once erased, so that the demonstration screen display is not frequently interrupted and can be suitably displayed.

  When the stick controller 122 is operated, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. When the push button 120 is operated, a menu screen is displayed. Therefore, for simple operations such as moving the stick controller 122 to the left and right as in volume adjustment, the demonstration screen display is continuously displayed, and for complicated operations such as entering a password after displaying the menu screen, the demonstration screen is displayed. The display ends. In this way, the demonstration screen display can be suitably executed according to the operation.

  When the display of the menu screen is completed, the demonstration screen display is displayed from the beginning. Therefore, when the demo screen display is executed again after the menu screen is displayed during the display of the demo screen, displaying the demo screen display from the middle of the video prevents the video from being interrupted and deteriorating. can do.

  Further, the volume adjustment display VL and the menu screen display differ in the time from the display until the display ends when there is no player operation. Specifically, the volume adjustment display VL ends when there is no operation for 3 seconds, and the menu screen ends when there is no operation for 3 minutes. In this way, a simple operation such as volume adjustment can be performed in a short time, so it can be completed in a short time of 3 seconds, and a complicated operation in which the setting corresponding to the item is executed after the menu screen is displayed. Because it is difficult to operate in a short time, it takes 3 minutes to complete. Therefore, a suitable period can be set according to each display.

  During the demonstration screen display, an image showing the three major points of the game is displayed. In this way, the player can understand the function of the effect during the game by displaying the demonstration screen. In addition, even if the volume adjustment is performed when important images such as the three major points of the game are flowing, the demonstration screen display is still executed and the video is not interrupted. can do.

  Next, the processing of the screen during the demonstration screen display in FIG. 15 will be described. 16 to 21 are flowcharts showing the non-fluctuating screen display process in the effect control main process. As shown in FIG. 16, in the non-fluctuating screen display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the initialization completion flag is set (S401). It should be noted that the state where the initialization completion flag is set indicates the state of the first interrupt process immediately after the power is turned on. If the initialization completion flag is set, the initialization completion flag is cleared (S411), and the process proceeds to S443 described later. On the other hand, if the initialization completion flag is not set, the process proceeds to S402.

  In S402, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the change pattern command reception waiting process, that is, whether or not the change is not changing or being a big hit game. . If the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S403. On the other hand, if the value of the effect control process flag is not a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S407.

  In S407, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any one of the various timers such as the first to fifth timers and the confirmation sound output timer is counting. As will be described later, the first to fifth timers are timers provided according to the display screen (display video) displayed on the effect display device 9, and when the respective display screens (display video) start to be displayed. It is provided for counting the passage of a predetermined time from the start time and switching to a different display screen (display image) when the time is up. In addition, as will be described later, the confirmation sound output timer counts the elapse of a predetermined time from when the confirmation sound starts to be output when a volume adjustment operation is performed, and ends the confirmation sound output when the time is up. Is provided to do. Here, when none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if any timer is counting, the counting timer is ended (S408), and the process proceeds to S409.

  In S409, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a process corresponding to the ended timer is being executed. The process corresponding to the completed timer is, for example, a display process (display video) corresponding to the first to fifth timers or a confirmation sound output process corresponding to the confirmation sound output timer. If there is no process corresponding to the completed timer, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a process corresponding to the completed timer, the corresponding process is terminated (S410), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  In this way, the value of the production control process flag is received during the display of the execution screen of each item selected from the demonstration screen, the volume adjustment screen, the menu screen, or the menu screen as shown in FIG. When the value no longer corresponds to the waiting process, that is, when the variable display is started, the currently displayed screen (video) is ended and the variable display screen is started.

  In step S403, which is performed when the value of the production control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the production control CPU 101 designates the customer waiting demonstration display (designation of the demonstration screen). It is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag indicating that a command has been received is set. Here, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S412 described later. On the other hand, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is cleared (S404), the counter value corresponding to (t1) is set in the first timer (S405), The count of the first timer (t1) is started (S406), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is ended.

  The first timer (t1) is a timer that starts counting after the change display of the effect symbol is stopped (after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the main board 31). The value set in the first timer (t1) is a time sufficient for the player to grasp the effect symbol that the player has stopped after the change display of the effect symbol has stopped. When there is a pending storage, the next variable display is started after the time has elapsed. That is, when the variable display is continuously performed, the time is a time at which it is easy to grasp the effect symbols stopped at each variable display while maintaining the effect of the continuous variable display. For example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the first timer (t1).

  In step S412, which proceeds when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the first to fifth timers is counting. Determine. Whether any one of the timers is counting may be confirmed by checking whether the count value of each timer is counted down (determining whether the count is 0). Here, when none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if any of the timers is counting, 1 is subtracted from the counting timer (S413), and the process proceeds to S414.

  In S414, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first timer (t1) is counting. If the first timer (t1) is counting, the process proceeds to S430, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the first timer (t1) is not counting, the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second timer (t2) is counting, that is, whether or not the demonstration screen is being displayed (FIGS. 15B to 15D). If the second timer (t2) is counting, the process proceeds to S440 described later. On the other hand, if the second timer (t2) is not counting, the process proceeds to S416.

  The second timer (t2) is a timer that starts counting from the start of the display of the demo screen. After the demonstration screen display is started, the three major points of the game are explained, and the demonstration screen display is started. It is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t2) until returning to the screen (FIG. 15B). For example, a value corresponding to 1 minute is set in the second timer (t2).

  In S416, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the third timer (t3) is counting, that is, whether or not the volume adjustment display VL (FIG. 15E) is being displayed. If the third timer (t3) is counting, the process proceeds to S460 described later. On the other hand, if the third timer (t3) is not counting, the process proceeds to S417.

  The third timer (t3) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the volume adjustment display VL (FIG. 15E) is started, and the display ends after the volume adjustment display VL is started. It is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t3) until it is done. For example, a value corresponding to 3 seconds is set in the third timer (t3).

  In S417, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fourth timer (t4) is counting, that is, whether or not the menu screen (FIG. 15F) is being displayed. If the fourth timer (t4) is counting, the process proceeds to S480 described later. On the other hand, if the fourth timer (t4) is not counting, the process proceeds to S418.

  The fourth timer (t4) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the menu screen (FIG. 15F) is started, and from when the display of the menu screen is started until the display ends. It is a timer that counts the predetermined time (t4). For example, a value corresponding to 3 minutes is set in the fourth timer (t4).

  In S418, the effect control CPU 101 is displaying whether or not the fifth timer (t5) is counting, that is, a screen for setting details of each item selected on the menu screen (screen during execution of various processes). It is determined whether or not. If the fifth timer (t5) is counting, the process proceeds to S501 described later. On the other hand, when the fifth timer (t5) is not counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  The fifth timer (t5) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the menu screen (FIG. 15F) is started, and is a screen for setting details of each item selected on the menu screen ( This is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t5) from the start of display of a screen during execution of various processes to the end of the display. For example, a value corresponding to 3 minutes is set in the fifth timer (t5).

  In addition, the value set to each timer of the first to fifth timers is not limited to the value exemplified in the present embodiment, and may be other values. Moreover, the value set to each timer of the first to fifth timers may not be a fixed value, but may be a value that is appropriately changed according to a control state, an effect, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in S430 that proceeds when the first timer (t1) is counting, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first timer (t1) has timed up. If the first timer (t1) has not timed up, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time of the first timer (t1) is up, a counter value corresponding to the demonstration screen display period (t2) is set in the second timer (S431). Next, counting of the second timer (t2) is started (S432). Next, the demonstration screen display (FIG. 15B) is started (S433). Next, the volume adjustment guidance display (FIG. 15B) is started (S434). Next, menu guidance display (FIG. 15B) is started (S435), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. Note that the processes of S433 and S434 may be executed simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in step S <b> 440 that proceeds when the second timer (t <b> 2) is counting, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a volume adjustment operation by operating the stick controller 122. If there is a volume adjustment operation, a count value corresponding to the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is set (S446). Next, counting of the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is started (S447). Next, as shown in FIG. 15E, the volume adjustment display VL and the like are superimposed on the demonstration screen display (S448). Next, the process proceeds to S460.

  If it is determined in S440 that there is no volume adjustment operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether there is a menu display operation by operating the push button 120 (S441). If there is a menu display operation, a count value corresponding to the fourth timer (t4 = 3 minutes) is set (S449). Next, counting of the fourth timer (t4 = 3 minutes) is started (S450). Next, the demonstration screen display is terminated (S451). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks the immediately preceding execution storage area of the RAM 103, and specifies the item specified in S484 (to be described later) in the immediately preceding execution storage area (the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is stored information of either the “mode” item or the “mobile link mode” item (S452). Here, the immediately preceding execution storage area is an area for storing an item (selected item) selected last time when the menu screen is displayed.

  If there is no selection item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area in S452, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item as a selection item and the “volume / light quantity adjustment” item as a selection item. Screen display (display that surrounds the item of “volume / light quantity adjustment” with a thick frame) is started (S453). Next, the process proceeds to S480. If there is a selection item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area in S452, the effect control CPU 101 identifies the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S454). Then, using the specified item as a selection item, a menu screen display (display in which the specified item is surrounded by a thick frame) is started (S455). Next, the process proceeds to S480.

  As shown in S454 and S455, an item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is specified, and menu screen display is started using the specified item as a selection item. Therefore, even if the menu screen display end condition is satisfied and the menu screen is ended, the item specified based on the information that can specify the previous operation history is again displayed with a thick frame, so that the player's Convenience can be improved. Specifically, if the previously selected item is “production mode setting”, even if the display of the menu screen is ended, the display of the menu screen is started again, and the “production mode setting at the time when the display is ended” is displayed. Since the display of the menu screen can be started from “”, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  If there is no menu display operation in S441, it is determined whether or not the second timer (t2) has expired (S442). If the second timer (t2) has not expired, the process proceeds to S445. On the other hand, when the second timer (t2) has expired, the second timer (t2) is reset, and the second timer (t2) starts counting again (S443). Next, the demonstration screen display starts from the beginning as shown in FIG. 15B (S444). Next, the process proceeds to S445. In S445, it is determined whether or not the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is counting. In S445, if the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is being counted, the process proceeds to S460. In S445, if the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is not counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step S460 that proceeds when the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is being counted, the effect control CPU 101 counts the confirmation sound output timer indicating that the confirmation sound is being output. It is determined whether it is in the middle. If the confirmation sound output timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S461. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the confirmation sound output timer (S470). Next, the process proceeds to S471.

  In S471, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the confirmation sound outputting timer has expired. If the confirmation sound output timer has not expired, the process proceeds to S467. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound output timer has expired, the output of the confirmation sound is terminated (S472), and the process proceeds to S467.

  As the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer, a predetermined value is set in accordance with the output time of the confirmation sound. Note that the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer does not have to be the same as the confirmation sound output time, may be slightly 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 sound 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 S461, it is determined whether or not there is a volume adjustment operation by operating the stick controller 122. If there is no stick operation, the process proceeds to S467. If there is a stick operation in S461, the volume display of the volume adjustment display VL displayed superimposed on the demonstration screen display is changed according to the operation content of the stick controller 122 (S462). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a volume corresponding to the volume of the superimposed display (S463). When such a setting is performed, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After S463, the effect control CPU 101 starts outputting a confirmation sound of a volume corresponding to the volume of the superimposed display (S464). Next, a count value corresponding to the confirmation sound outputting timer (k) is set (S465). Next, counting of the confirmation sound output timer (k) is started (S466). Next, the process proceeds to S467.

  The confirmation sound is output from the speaker 27 when the production control CPU 101 outputs a command (audio signal) to the audio output board 70. The confirmation sound is composed of a sound effect or a sound that is output for a short period of time so that the player can confirm the volume after the change.

  In S467, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an operation of pressing the “return” push button 120. If there is a “return” operation in S467, the process proceeds to S469. In S467, if there is no “return” operation, it is determined whether or not the third timer (t3) has expired (S468). If the third timer (t3) has expired, the process proceeds to S469. If the third timer (t3) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  In S469, the effect control CPU 101 ends the superimposed display such as the volume adjustment display VL. Then, the process proceeds to S440 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in step S480 that proceeds when the fourth timer (t4 = 3 minutes) is being counted, the effect control CPU 101 selects a menu screen by a menu screen selection operation (operation of the stick controller 122). ) Is determined. If there is no menu screen selection operation in S480, it is determined whether the fourth timer (t4) has expired (S493). In S493, when the fourth timer (t4) has timed up, the process proceeds to S443 to start processing for displaying the demonstration screen display from the beginning. If the fourth timer (t4) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  In S480, if there is a menu screen selection operation, the fourth timer (t4) is reset, and the counting of the fourth timer (t4) is started again (S481). Next, in S <b> 482, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether there is a menu screen determining operation (menu item determining operation by operating the push button 120). If there is no menu screen determining operation in S482, the process proceeds to S493. In S482, if there is an operation for determining the menu screen, it is determined whether or not the selected item is an item of “close menu” (S483).

  In S483, if the selected item is an item “close menu”, the process proceeds to S443, and a process of displaying the demonstration screen display from the beginning is started. In S483, if the selected item is not the “close menu” item, the selected selection item (any one of “light quantity / volume adjustment”, “effect mode”, and “mobile link mode”) is specified ( S484). Next, the specified selection item is stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S845).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the item selected in S486 is “light quantity / volume adjustment”. If the item selected in S486 is “light quantity / volume adjustment”, the volume adjustment process is started (S491), and the process proceeds to S489. If the selected item is not “light quantity / volume adjustment” in S486, it is determined whether or not the selected item is “effect mode setting” (S487). If the item selected in S487 is “effect mode setting”, the effect mode setting process is started (S492), and the process proceeds to S489. If the item selected in S487 is not “effect mode setting”, the mobile link mode is started (S488), and the process proceeds to S489. The effect control CPU 101 determines which item has been selected based on the storage information stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area.

  In S489, the effect control CPU 101 sets a counter value corresponding to (t5 = 3 minutes) in the fifth timer. Next, counting of the fifth timer (t5 = 3 minutes) is started (S490), and the non-fluctuating screen display process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in step S501 that proceeds when the fifth timer (t5 = 3 minutes) is being counted, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the volume / light quantity adjustment processing is being executed. If the volume / light quantity adjustment process is being executed, the volume / light quantity adjustment process is continued (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, if the volume / light quantity adjustment processing is not being executed, the process proceeds to S502.

  In S502, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect mode setting process is being executed. If the effect mode setting process is being executed, the effect mode setting process is continued (S505), and the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, if the effect mode setting process is not being executed, the process proceeds to S503.

  In step S <b> 503, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the portable link mode process is being executed. Here, when the mobile link mode process is being executed, the mobile link mode process is continued (S505), and the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, when the mobile link mode process is not being executed, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 507, which proceeds during execution of various processes on the menu screen, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an operation is being performed in various processes. Here, when the operation is being performed in various processes, the fifth timer (t5) being counted is reset, and the fifth timer (t5) is started again (S508), and the non-fluctuating screen display is performed. The process ends. On the other hand, if the operation is not being performed in various processes, it is determined whether or not the fifth timer (t5) has expired (S509). If the fifth timer (t5) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the fifth timer (t5) has expired, the process being executed is terminated (S510), the process proceeds to S443 described above, and the process of displaying the demonstration screen display from the beginning is started.

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

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a screen during variable display. As shown in FIG. 22A, during variation display (during variation), the effect design varies in the left, middle, and right variation display areas (downward arrow in the figure). The lower left of the screen shows a hold display. The volume adjustment display VL can be displayed in response to the operation of the stick controller 122 even during such variation display.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the stick controller 122 is operated during the change, the volume adjustment display VL is superimposed and displayed so as to partially overlap the changing effect design. Such a volume adjustment display VL is displayed for 3 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the stick controller 122 is operated even during the reach, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed so as to partially overlap the changing reach symbol. .

  However, as shown in FIG. 22D, when the variable display is stopped, the volume adjustment display VL is erased even before 3 seconds have elapsed since the volume adjustment display VL was displayed. Here, since the display result of the variable display when the variable display is stopped is important information for the game, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed while the variable display is stopped and the final symbol display result is displayed. It is difficult to recognize the display result if it is superimposed on the effect design. Therefore, when the variable display is finished before the lapse of 3 seconds, the volume adjustment display VL is also ended so that the visual recognition of the display result of the variable display can be prevented.

  Here, the volume adjustment display VL during the fluctuation display has a larger display image than the volume adjustment display VL displayed during the demonstration screen display. This is to make it easier for the player to understand the changing volume adjustment display VL. However, the volume adjustment display VL may have the same image size during the change and during the demonstration screen display, or the image during the demonstration screen display may be larger than during the change. Also good. Further, during the variable display, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed at a position that does not overlap the effect symbol. Further, in the case of development from reach to super reach, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed in a smaller image at the development destination than before reaching reach. Thus, the display position and size of the volume adjustment display VL can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, it is desirable that the volume adjustment display VL during the variable display is in a mode in which the advance notice executed during the change display is displayed in a transparent manner so that the advance notice displayed behind can be seen. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notice during the variable display from being completely invisible due to the volume adjustment display VL.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 15, when the stick controller 122 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. When the push button 120 is operated, the menu screen is displayed. Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15E, when the volume adjustment display VL is executed during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is performed while the demonstration screen display is continued, as shown in FIG. As described above, when the menu screen display is executed during the demonstration screen display, the demonstration screen display is terminated and the demonstration screen display is switched to the menu screen display. In this way, since the demo screen display is not erased once when the volume is adjusted, the demo screen is not frequently interrupted and can be suitably displayed.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 15, when the stick controller 122 is operated, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, the menu screen is displayed. Therefore, for simple operations such as moving the stick controller 122 to the left and right as in volume adjustment, the demonstration screen display is continuously displayed, and for complicated operations such as entering a password after displaying the menu screen, the demonstration screen is displayed. The display ends. In this way, the demonstration screen display can be suitably executed according to the operation.

  (3) As shown in S483, S493 of FIG. 20, and S444 of FIG. 18, when the display of the menu screen is completed, the demonstration screen display is displayed from the beginning. Therefore, when the demo screen display is executed again after the menu screen is displayed during the display of the demo screen, displaying the demo screen display from the middle of the video prevents the video from being interrupted and deteriorating. can do.

  (4) As shown in S447 and S450 of FIG. 18, the volume adjustment display is set to end in 3 seconds, and the menu screen display is set to end in 3 minutes. In other words, the volume adjustment display VL and the menu screen display have different times from when they are displayed until when the display is terminated when there is no player operation. In this way, a simple operation such as volume adjustment can be performed in a short time, so it can be completed in a short time of 3 seconds, and a complicated operation in which the setting corresponding to the item is executed after the menu screen is displayed. Since it is difficult to operate in a short time, it can be completed in as long as 3 minutes. Therefore, a suitable period can be set according to each display.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 15B, during the demonstration screen display, an image showing the three major points of the game is displayed. In this way, the player can understand the function of the effect during the game by displaying the demonstration screen. In addition, even when the volume adjustment is performed when important video such as the three major points of the game is flowing, the video is not interrupted, so that the demonstration screen display can be suitably executed.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 22D, when the variable display is stopped, the volume adjustment display VL is erased even before 3 seconds have elapsed since the volume adjustment display VL was displayed. In this way, it is possible not to hinder viewing the display result of the variable display.

  (7) As shown in S454 and S455 of FIG. 18, the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is specified, and the menu screen display is started using the specified item as a selection item. Therefore, even if the menu screen display end condition is satisfied and the menu screen is ended, the display in which the item specified based on the information that can specify the previous operation history is surrounded by a thick frame is displayed again. Convenience can be improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, when the stick controller 122 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, the menu screen is displayed. Was displayed. In such a case, both displays may be executed simultaneously. Further, when the other operation is executed during the display by one operation, either one may be displayed with priority according to a predetermined priority order. For example, when the menu display has priority over the volume adjustment display VL, if the menu display is operated while the volume adjustment display VL is being displayed, the volume adjustment display VL is deleted and the menu display screen is displayed. May be. When the volume adjustment display VL has priority over the menu display, if the volume adjustment display VL is operated while the menu screen is displayed, the menu display screen is deleted and the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. May be.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123, and the operation of the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124. As described above, the example in which various notifications (displays) are performed using the detection unit that can detect the operation by the operation of the player has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of notification (display) may be used as long as the detection means can detect the player's action. For example, an infrared sensor, a motion sensor, etc. A detecting means capable of directly detecting the player's movement as described above may be used.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, during the demonstration screen display, the same operation means may be used to display the volume adjustment display VL and the menu screen. For example, the volume may be increased step by step by the player pressing the push button 120 for a short time. Further, when the sound volume increases to the maximum value, the sound volume may be increased stepwise again from the minimum value. Further, the menu screen may be displayed in response to the player pressing and holding the push button 120 for a long time (for example, 3 seconds).

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the volume can be adjusted by operating the stick controller 122 during the demonstration screen display, and can also be adjusted as one of the selection items on the menu screen. Met. As described above, the predetermined item may be executed either during the demonstration screen display or during the menu screen display, or may be executed only in one of the cases.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the display may be switched from the volume adjustment screen in FIG. 15E to the menu screen in FIG. In such a case, for example, the return operation guidance display in FIG. 15E may be the menu guidance display shown in FIG.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15C and 15E, the three major points of the game, which is the video being displayed on the demo screen, are the size of the video to be displayed. Were the same (or similar). However, when the volume adjustment screen is displayed by operating the stick controller 122 from the state of FIG. 15C, an image showing the three major points of the game may be displayed in a reduced scale.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), the three major points of the game, which is the video being displayed on the demo screen, and the volume adjustment display VL are displayed in different areas. . However, the video showing the three major points of the game, which is the video being displayed on the demonstration screen, and the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed so that at least a part of the area overlaps.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S443 and S444 in FIG. 18, the video displayed in the demonstration screen display has been shown as being looped over time t2. However, once the video of the three major points of the game is finished, it may be returned once to the normal screen (screen in a state where the production symbol is stopped). Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the video of the three major points of the game may be displayed again. Further, once the video of the three major points of the game is finished, the video related to the game may be displayed after displaying the video that is not related to the game, such as a company name or a predetermined message.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when the menu screen is closed by an operation or when there is no operation for a predetermined time from the menu screen, the demonstration screen display is started from the beginning. Indicated. However, the place where the demonstration screen is switched to the menu screen is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 103, and when the demonstration screen display is resumed, the demonstration screen display is executed from the place where the demonstration screen is switched to the menu screen. Also good. In addition, when the menu screen is displayed, the demonstration screen display may be continuously displayed behind the menu screen display, and when the demonstration screen is resumed, the demonstration screen display may be executed from the resumed position. In addition, when switching to the menu screen at one point of the three major games points, the video may be displayed from the head of the one point switched when the demonstration screen display is resumed. An image may be displayed from the head of the point.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the player performs the volume adjustment in the first operation of the player, that is, the operation of the stick controller 122. However, in the first operation, the light amount adjustment may be executed, the adjustment of the performance execution frequency may be executed, or the background change may be executed. Thus, what is changed by 1st operation | movement may be what.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the menu screen is displayed in the player's second operation of operating the push button 120 has been described. However, what is changed in the second operation may be any display. The items displayed on the menu screen may be any items, and the display method and display size may be changed as appropriate.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an error display in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be executed. In such a case, the priority of display may be such as error display> volume adjustment display> effect design or notice, and the most important error display screen may be preferentially displayed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined time has passed without any operation during the demonstration screen display, the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to the power saving mode with reduced power consumption, and the power saving mode You may make it switch to the power saving screen which shows that. In such a case, when switching to the volume adjustment screen is performed on the power saving screen, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed by being superimposed on the power saving screen. Further, when switching to the menu screen is performed during the power saving screen, the power saving screen may be terminated and switched to the menu screen.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, in the various settings shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set. When a combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the control lever and the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player It is also possible to apply the present invention to a slot machine (slot machine) in which medals are paid out to a player. Specifically, a volume adjustment screen and a menu display screen may be displayed on a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine. In the slot machine, operation means such as a push button that can detect the player's action may be provided separately, or the player's action may be detected using an operation lever or a start switch.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. Further, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

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

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, when the detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the probability changing state is controlled. The probability variation state control of the probability variation determination device type may be executed.

  (19) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. 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 embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (20) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is removed from the player's game in response to the occurrence of a prize. You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine. Such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

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

  (22) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display (variable display) was shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers such as “0” to “9” and “−”. It is not limited to what is comprised from the symbol etc. which show "." For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Further, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during variable display of normal symbols may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Repeating alternately is also included in the variable symbol display. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  (23) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 presentation display device, 100 production control microcomputer, 120 push button, 122 stick controller, 560 game control microcomputer, VL volume Adjustment display.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Display means capable of displaying a specific video during non-game,
The display means includes display execution means capable of executing a first notification based on the detection of the first action by the player and a second notification based on the detection of the second action by the player,
The second notification is a display of a menu screen on which a function related to a game can be selected,
When the first notification is executed while the specific video is being displayed on the display means, the first notification is executed while displaying at least a part of the specific video,
When the second notification is executed during the display of the specific video by the display means, the display of the specific video is terminated and the second notification is executed,
When the first notification is executed during variable display, the first notification is performed in a specific period in a manner that is superimposed on the variable display and at least a part of the notification is transmitted so that the notice effect executed together with the variable display is visible. Can be run over
When displaying the display result of the variable display before the expiration of the specific period, the execution of the first notification is terminated ,
The first notification can be executed so that the mode is different between variable display and display of the specific video,
During the display of the specific video, a guidance display for guiding the first operation or the second operation can be displayed.
A gaming machine that displays an error display in preference to the first notification and the second notification .