JP6611258B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player according to the display result of the variable display .

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area becomes the specific display result, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display area by operating the start lever, and the player By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that a prize ball is paid out or that the state of a variable winning ball device provided in a gaming area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player. For example, to generate a right to enter a state, or to enter a state in which a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

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

  In the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that can perform effect adjustment (for example, volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, or effect mode switching) based on the player's action and can display an adjustment image corresponding to the effect adjustment. For example, the adjustment image is displayed based on the player's operation, and the effect adjustment can be performed while the adjustment image is displayed. When the adjustment image is displayed, the adjustment image is displayed from the first state (for example, during the demonstration effect). When controlled to two states (for example, during fluctuation), there is one that erases the adjusted image (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2016-22196 (paragraph 0171)

  However, in the gaming machine described above, when the adjustment image is displayed and the control is changed from the first state to the second state, the adjustment image is displayed in order to perform the effect adjustment even in the second state. It is necessary to perform this operation again in the second state, which may cause the player to feel bothered.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of smoothly performing production adjustment.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the display result of the variable display, and the player's operation (for example, a cross key) 150 (operation to 150), adjustment means (for example, a portion for executing steps S2608 and S2609 in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of effect adjustment and an adjustment image corresponding to the effect adjustment by the adjustment means can be displayed. And an adjusted image display means (for example, a portion for executing steps S2604, S2607, S2613, and S2616 in the production control microcomputer 100) and at least a first state in which variable display is not performed (for example, hold storage is stored). A demo state in which no change is made and a second state in which variable display is performed (for example, , A state control means that can be controlled to a change state of the effect design (for example, a portion that can be controlled to the demo state by executing step S686 in the effect control microcomputer 100, and step S813) It is suggested that a portion that can be controlled in a variable state by executing), a suggestion image display unit that can display a suggestion image that suggests a display result of variable display in a predetermined region, and that adjustment can be performed by the adjustment unit. Effect adjustment suggestion image display means capable of displaying the effect adjustment suggestion image, and when the adjustment image display means is controlled to the first state, the first aspect (for example, the first display aspect having a large display area). as, and at least partially overlap a position with a predetermined region, it is possible display the adjustment image in the middle position in the display area of the effect image ( For example, the production control microcomputer 100 can execute step S2604 when the result of step S2602 is Y), and when controlled to the second state, the display mode is different from the first mode in the second mode ( For example, as the second display mode in which the display area is smaller than that in the first display mode, the adjustment image can be displayed at a corner position in the display area of the effect image that does not overlap the predetermined area (for example, effect control). The microcomputer 100 can execute step S2607 when Y in step S2605), and variable display is started in the first state and the second state is controlled when the adjustment image is displayed. If, Ri displayable der adjustment image display mode from the first mode by changing to a second aspect (e.g., a microcomputer 100 for the effect control (Step S2613 can be executed when the answer is Y in Step S2612) . The effect adjustment suggestion image display means is controlled to the first state, and the effect adjustment suggestion is possible when the adjustment means can perform the effect adjustment. While the image can be displayed, it is controlled to the second state, and the effect adjustment suggestion image is not displayed when the effect can be adjusted by the adjusting means . According to such a configuration, it is possible to smoothly perform production adjustment.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, when the adjusted image display means is controlled to the second state, the adjusted image can be displayed in the second mode having lower visibility than the first mode (for example, effect control). The microcomputer 100 can display the adjusted image in the second display mode in which the display area is smaller than the first display mode in the variation state by enabling step S2607 to be executed when Y in step S2605. It is good also as that. According to such a configuration, display control according to the situation can be executed.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, when the adjusted image display means is controlled to the second state, the adjusted image can be displayed in the second mode having a smaller display area than the first mode (for example, The production control microcomputer 100 allows step S2607 to be executed when the result of step S2605 is Y, whereby the adjusted image is displayed in the second display mode having a smaller display area than the first display mode in the variation state. Can be displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the display in the second state from being hindered.

  (Means 4) When any of the means 1 to 3 is controlled to be in the second state, a predetermined area of the display means (for example, each symbol display area 9L provided substantially at the center of the effect display device 9, 9C, 9R) includes a variable display control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S801 to S803 in the production control microcomputer 100) that executes variable display of the identification information, and the adjusted image display means is in the first state. When being controlled, the adjustment image can be displayed at a position where at least a part thereof overlaps with the predetermined region (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 has an adjustment image at substantially the center of the effect display device 9 in the demonstration state). (Refer to FIG. 32 (3))), and when the second state is controlled, the adjustment image can be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the predetermined area. (E.g., the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the adjusted image at substantially right under the effect display device 9 in the variation state (FIG. 32 (4) see)) may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the mode at the start of variable display of the identification information.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a change effect execution means (for example, an effect control micro) capable of executing a change effect indicating that the display mode of the adjustment image changes from the first mode to the second mode. The computer 100 may include a portion for executing a change effect by executing step S2613. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the display mode of the adjustment image is changed.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the game machine is capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information (for example, effect symbols) and deriving and displaying a display result, and the adjusting means includes at least While the variable display is being performed, the effect can be adjusted according to the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) by the player (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S2608 and S2609), and the adjusted image display means Displays an adjustment image (for example, the adjustment result image R shown in FIGS. 33B to 33D) corresponding to the effect adjustment by the adjusting means for a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T1) (for example, the effect in Modification 1). As shown in FIG. 33, the control microcomputer 100 displays the adjustment result image R over a predetermined period T1, and a predetermined effect (for example, a step-up effect). Variable display control means (for example, in the case of a delay stop pattern) that controls so that the stop timing of the identification information to be stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of pieces of identification information is delayed when compared with the case where it is not executed Is provided with a delay of at least the left symbol stop timing as compared to the normal stop pattern (see FIG. 34), and the adjustment image display means derives and displays the variable display result within a predetermined period. In addition, in the predetermined period, the adjustment image cannot be visually recognized in the period in which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, the derived display period T2) (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 in the first modification is shown in FIG. E) In the derived display period T2, as shown in E), the adjustment result image R is erased) or it is difficult to view (for example, the adjustment image is displayed in a translucent manner) It is also possible that, and the like) be a flashing display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result that is derived and displayed.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the adjusting means adjusts the volume in any one of a plurality of levels (for example, 4 levels from “0” to “3”) based on the player's action. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 in the second modification sets the volume when the rightward tilting operation with respect to the stick controller 122 is detected), and the predetermined music in the predetermined state (for example, fluctuation) Music that is output as an effect during the game, music that is output as an effect during the jackpot game, music that is output as an effect when neither fluctuation nor jackpot game is performed (for example, a music that is output as a demonstration effect), etc. ) Is output (for example, during a normal output period), the predetermined music is output at a volume corresponding to the set stage (for example, As shown in FIG. 36, when the output control microcomputer 100 receives a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “3” to “2” at the timing t4 during the normal output period, the BGM is set to the volume level “2”. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “2” to “1” is received at timing t5 during the normal output period, BGM is output at the volume level “1”. A low recognition state in which the predetermined music is less recognizable (for example, a state in which the predetermined music is being output at a volume lower than the normal output period (for example, when an image or video displayed on the effect display device 9 is switched) In a state in which the volume of the predetermined music is reduced), or in a state in which the recognizability of the predetermined music is reduced by outputting sound other than the predetermined music (for example, In this case, the volume of the predetermined music may be lowered or may not be lowered.))) When the predetermined music is being output (for example, When the volume is set during the second fade-out period, the specific notification sound is output at a volume corresponding to the set stage (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 has a first volume as shown in FIG. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “1” to “2” is received at the timing t7 during the two fade-out period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “2”, and the timing t8 during the second fade-out period. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “2” to “3” is received, the specific notification sound may be output at the volume level “3”. According to such a configuration, when the predetermined music is output in the low recognition state, the notification is performed by the specific notification sound, so that the volume intended by the player can be adjusted.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. 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 the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a volume adjustment process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus in the case of being controlled from a demo state to a fluctuation state during the display of an adjustment image. It is a figure which shows the example of performance execution in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the normal stop pattern and delay stop pattern in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st delay stop pattern in a modification 1, and a 2nd delay stop pattern. It is a timing chart in case the volume setting in the modification 2 is performed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. On the front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3, a cross key 150 is provided. The cross key 150 is a plurality of cross-shaped keys in a plan view that can be pressed in a direction selected from four predetermined directions such as back, front, left, and right (front and rear, left and right) as viewed from the player. The operation part is comprised.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

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

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the deviation). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the disparity). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation 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 means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  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 won at the second start winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first 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.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is specified when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Controlled to gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state. There is a big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that can be changed to a closed state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed version that is in the closed state is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, there is a case where the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is shifted to a high base state where the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. 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 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 opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 4R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (that is, the special symbol indicators 8a, 8b, A transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the effect display device 9 is easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

  In addition, by changing to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened. The frequency at which the production symbol changes is increased (in other words, the reserved memory is quickly digested), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is performed increases.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. 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, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that 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 win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. A random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation 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. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the cross key 150 has been detected from the cross sensor 155 via the input port 106.

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

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

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, a changing period of the effect design). The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice and outputs the voice to the speaker 27 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 80.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Execute.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the special winning opening and notifying the abnormality (step S24).

  After step S24, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). ). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S35).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it do.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Further, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 used when not reaching is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect design is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). . Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times when using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal P22-3 as normal patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, when using normal PB2-3 among the fluctuation patterns accompanied with the effect of a pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, which will be described later, 4R probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. 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. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into variation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A 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-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 8C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “15R probability variable big hit”, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “4R probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 10 determination values are assigned to “15R probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). Is determined to be a 15R probability variation jackpot at a rate of 10), whereas 30 judgment values are assigned to the “15R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot type determination table 131b (ratio of 30/40) Will be described as 15R probability variation big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, the start prize is given to the second start prize port 14 and the second special symbol is displayed rather than the case where the first special symbol variation display is executed after the start prize is given to the first start prize slot 13. When the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “15R probability variation big hit” is higher.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, there are “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit” as big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and four rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It can't be limited to things. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of jackpot types, “15R probability variation jackpot” and “4R probability variation jackpot”, is not limited to two types, but for example, three or more types of jackpot types are provided. You may do it. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than two types, for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state are continued. Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled to the probability variation state and the short time state may be referred to as “high probability high base state”, and the state that is not controlled to either the probability variation state or the short time state may be referred to as “low probability low base state”. .

  “4R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a four-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state are continued.

  In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, numerical values to be compared with a random value of 1, and determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to each of “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit” are set. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, either a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command is used. Specifically, if it is “15R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and if it is “4R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) ) Is used.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round.

  The commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) display a jackpot end screen, that is, an effect control command for specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command, a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending) 2 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “15R probability variable big hit” is ended. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “4R probability variable big hit” is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (Steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening process (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step 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 (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1217. 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). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). 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. 13) (step S1215). . In the process of step S1215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, A value may be directly extracted from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 13, 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 the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1217). 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). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S1218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1220). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1221). . In the process of step S1221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−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 and 4 in order.

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, if the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  In this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. For example, it is determined at the start of the variation whether or not the gaming state has changed since the previous variation. Only when the state changes, the background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. 100 will be transmitted. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance 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 jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A 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 definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability 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, it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the big hit is decided, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped. Is reset at a timing to end or 50 times of special symbol variation display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S66 as it is.

  In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ 4R probability variation jackpot ") is determined as the jackpot type (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S1215 and S1221 of the start port passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. .

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “4R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S66). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “4R probability variation big hit” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is determined first, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the determination method of the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S67).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S93). 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, it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the big hit is decided, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped. Is reset at the timing of ending or 50 variable display ends. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in step S93), the CPU 56 uses a variation pattern type determination table for deviation for probability variation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. Select (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  If the probability variation flag is not set (N in Step S93), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S94), the CPU 56 uses a normal deviation variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S98.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S94), the CPU 56 uses the table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types as a table used for declining the variation time. A variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S96). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of steps S93 to S96, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for variation time reduction is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, a probability variation variation pattern type determination table is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S98 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S99. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

  Even if the gaming state is a probable change state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), a change display of a shortened change is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. A determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S98). In the case where the random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S98, the CPU 56 uses a jackpot variation pattern determination table and a loss variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of them is selected (step S99). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S99. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S104).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S93 to S96 and S98 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit any effect control command (see FIG. 9) of display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S105). If not set, the process proceeds to step S109. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed (steps S106 and S107). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “4R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S106 and S108). Whether or not it is “4R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. it can.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N of step S105), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S109).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S110).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state if it is set (step S132).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S134). Note that the pre-winner opening timer is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the first round (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is displayed). The time before the first round is started until the start of the first round is set as the pre-opening timer. For the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between the rounds (apparatus at the time of performing the interval effect between the rounds on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set as the timer before opening the big prize opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of releases corresponding to the jackpot type in the number-of-release counter (step S135). For example, 15 times is set for the 15R probability variation big hit, and 4 times is set for the open count counter for 4R probability big hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S141). If it is not set, that is, if it is in the normal state, step 56 is performed. The process proceeds to S150. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, when the probability variation state is set, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S142), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (step S143). . If not 0, the process proceeds to step S150. If it becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (step S144), and the process proceeds to step S150. As a result, the state is shifted from the certain change state to the normal state when triggered by a predetermined number of times (50 times). In step S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S150).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted, and in the case of 4R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S167). Then, “50” is set in the probability variation counter (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S171.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable symbol special display. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms), and the like (step S701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step 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: step) S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  After step S706, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S680).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S683).

  Further, if the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 does not store the hold memory and does not change (hereinafter referred to as “demo state”). A demonstration status flag indicating that the waiting time demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 30 after 30 seconds (step S687). Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. If a variation pattern command or the like is received during measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement ends. In addition, the demonstration screen displayed here includes an operation promotion image that prompts the user to operate the cross key 150. Specifically, an image (see FIG. 32) indicating that the volume can be adjusted by operating the cross key 150 is displayed as an operation promotion image. After step S687, the number of reserved memories stored in each reserved memory number storage area is cleared (step S688). Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the demonstration screen may be referred to as “demonstration effect”.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S691). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume (step S810). In the present embodiment, the volume of the production sound output from the speaker 27 can be adjusted based on the player's operation. For example, first, when a predetermined operation from the player to the cross key 150 is received, an adjustment image indicating the volume adjustment status (volume level) is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 32 (3) and (4), the adjustment image is displayed in a bar graph display mode that increases or decreases in the left-right direction, for example. Next, in the state where the adjustment image is displayed, when the right-click of the cross key 150 is accepted once, the volume level is set one step higher, and the cross key 150 is set to 1 to the left. When the number of presses is accepted, the volume level is set one level lower. Hereinafter, one press of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward in a state where the adjustment image is displayed may be referred to as “volume adjustment operation”.

  In this embodiment, eight levels of volume levels from “0” to “7” can be set. “0” is a volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 0% (ie, silence) with respect to the maximum output, and “1” is a volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 14% with respect to the maximum output. “2” is a volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 28% with respect to the maximum output, “3” is a volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 42% with respect to the maximum output, and “4” is with respect to the maximum output. The volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 56%, “5” is the volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 70% of the maximum output, and “6” is the volume of 84% of the maximum output. The volume level at which the sound is output, and “7” is the volume level at which the sound is output at the maximum output (100%).

  After step S810, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the effect symbol variable display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the effect symbol variable display synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment process. In the sound volume adjustment process, the effect control CPU 101 first resets the demo state flag if the effect symbol is changing (Y in step S2600A, S2600B). Specifically, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation in process (step S802), or the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). If it is a corresponding value, it is determined that the effect symbol is changing (fluctuating state).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the adjustment image is being displayed (step S2601). As a display mode of the adjusted image, a first display mode (see FIG. 32 (3)) having a large display area and a second display mode (see FIG. 32 (4)) having a small display area are provided. Although details will be described later, the adjustment image can be displayed in the first display mode in the demo state in which the hold memory is not stored and the change is not performed, and the effect design is changing (hereinafter referred to as “change state”). The adjustment image can be displayed in the second display mode.

  When the adjustment image is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the demonstration state flag indicating that the reserved state is not stored and the variation state is not performed is set ( Step S2602). If the demo state flag is set, the adjustment image of the first display mode is displayed at substantially the center of the effect display device 9 when a single pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward is accepted. (Y in step S2603, S2604). At this time, an adjustment image indicating the currently set volume level is displayed. For example, when a single pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward is received in a state where the volume level is set to “3”, the volume level of “2” or “4” is indicated. An adjustment image indicating a volume level of “3” is displayed instead of the adjustment image.

  When the demo state flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect symbol is changing (change state) (step S2605). Specifically, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation in process (step S802), or the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). If it is a corresponding value, it is determined that the effect symbol is changing (fluctuating state).

  If the effect symbol is changing (fluctuating state), the adjustment image of the second display mode is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the cross key 150 is continuously pressed to the left or right for 3 seconds. It is displayed on the substantially lower right (Y in step S2606, S2607). At this time, an adjustment image indicating the currently set volume level is displayed. For example, when a continuous pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward for 3 seconds is received in a state where the volume level is set to “3”, the volume level of “2” or “4” is received. The adjustment image indicating the volume level of “3” is displayed instead of the adjustment image indicating “”. In step S2606, specifically, a timer is set when a left or right pressing operation of the cross key 150 is detected, and the cross key 150 is moved to the left or right until the timer times out. When the pressing operation is continuously detected, it is determined that the pressing operation for 3 seconds in the left direction or the right direction of the cross key 150 is accepted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the demonstration state, the adjustment image is displayed on the condition that a single pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward is accepted. The adjustment image is displayed on condition that the pressing operation continued for 3 seconds in the direction or the right direction is accepted. As described above, in the demonstration state, the adjustment image is displayed based on a simple operation, thereby preventing the player from feeling annoyed. Further, by not displaying the adjustment image with a simple operation in the variation state, it is possible to prevent the adjustment image unintended by the player from being displayed, and it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect during the change of the effect symbol. Note that the display timing of the adjustment image may be the same in the demo state and the fluctuation state.

  Further, as described above, the adjustment image that can be displayed during the display of the demonstration screen has a large display area, while the adjustment image that can be displayed during the change of the effect design has a small display area. Thereby, it can prevent that an adjustment image obstructs visual recognition of an effect design.

  In step S2601, if the adjustment image is being displayed, the production control CPU 101 receives the volume adjustment operation (Y in step S2608), and the adjusted volume level (to the left of the cross key 150). If a single press is received, a volume level that is one step higher than before the volume adjustment operation is received, and if a single press of the cross key 150 to the right is received, before the volume adjustment operation is received. (Step S2609), and the adjusted image is updated and displayed according to the adjusted volume level (step S2610). Note that in step S2609, when the volume key is already at the maximum level and one press of the cross key 150 to the right is accepted, the maximum volume level is stored as the adjusted volume level. That is, the volume level does not change. Similarly, when a single press of the cross key 150 to the left is accepted when the volume level is already minimum, the minimum volume level is stored as the adjusted volume level. The volume level does not change.

  In this embodiment, when the volume adjustment operation is accepted, the adjusted volume level is notified to the player by updating and displaying the adjustment image. In addition, the adjusted volume level is also displayed. It is good also as notifying a player of the volume level after adjustment by outputting a sound at a level.

  In addition, when the adjustment image display mode is the first display mode (Y in step S2611), the effect control CPU 101 executes the change effect when the change in the effect design is started (Y in step S2612). At the same time, the display mode of the adjustment image is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode (step S2613). In step S2612, specifically, when the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), it is determined that the effect symbol variation has started. The change effect is an effect indicating that the display mode of the adjustment image is changed. Specifically, the change effect is a step-by-step display of changing from the display mode before the change to the display mode after the change. is there. For example, when the display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, a change effect (see FIG. 32 (4)) in which the adjustment image is reduced stepwise is executed, and the display mode is changed to the second display mode. In the case of changing from the first display mode to the first display mode, a change effect in which the adjustment image increases stepwise is executed. Note that the adjusted image after the change in step S <b> 2613 (the adjusted image in the second display mode) is displayed on the substantially lower right of the effect display device 9.

  As described above, when the demo state in which the adjustment image is displayed is switched to the fluctuation state, the change effect is executed, and the display mode of the adjustment image is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode. As a result, even when the adjustment state is switched from the demo state to the change state, it is not necessary for the player to perform an operation for displaying the adjustment image, so the player feels bothersome. Can be prevented. Further, by executing the change effect, it is possible to make the player easily recognize which display mode the adjusted image has changed.

  In addition, when the adjustment image display mode is the second display mode (Y in step S2614), the effect control CPU 101 executes the change effect if the demonstration state flag is set (Y in step S2615). Then, the display mode of the adjustment image is changed from the second display mode to the first display mode (step S2616). As described above, in step S2616, a change effect in which the adjustment image increases stepwise is executed. Further, the adjusted image after the change in step S2616 (adjusted image in the first display mode) is displayed in the approximate center of the effect display device 9.

  As described above, when the change state in which the adjustment image is displayed is switched to the demonstration state, the change effect is executed, and the display mode of the adjustment image is changed from the second display mode to the first display mode. As a result, even when the change state where the adjustment image is displayed is switched to the demo state, it is not necessary for the player to perform an operation for displaying the adjustment image. Can be prevented. Further, by executing the change effect, it is possible to make the player easily recognize which display mode the adjusted image has changed.

  Also, the production control CPU 101 has received an adjustment end operation for ending the volume adjustment (Y in step S2617), or whether a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the last operation on the cross key 150 ( When the game is in the big hit gaming state (Y in step S2617A) (Y in step S2618), the adjusted image is deleted (step S2619). In the present embodiment, the adjustment end operation is a single depression of the cross key 150 in the back direction or the front direction. However, operations to other operation members (for example, the push button 120, the stick controller 122, the trigger button 123). Etc.) may be the adjustment end operation. Note that the adjustment end operation may be different between the demo state and the fluctuating state. For example, in the demo state, one press on the push button 120 may be used as the adjustment end operation, while in the fluctuating state, one press in the back direction or the near side of the cross key 150 may be used as the adjustment end operation. .

  In this embodiment, the adjustment image is deleted when a predetermined period has elapsed since the last operation. However, the adjustment image display is ended on the condition that the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the adjustment image display. It is good. Also, any one of the conditions for accepting the adjustment end operation, that the predetermined period has elapsed since the last operation, that the predetermined period has elapsed since the adjustment image was displayed, or that the jackpot gaming state is set, can be selected. The erasing conditions may be used, or a plurality of conditions may be used as the adjusting image erasing conditions.

  In step S2618, specifically, the value of the effect control process flag is a jackpot display process (step S804), a round process (step S805), a post-round process (step S806), or a jackpot end effect process (step S807). ) Is determined to be a big hit gaming state. Here, the case of the big hit gaming state is a case where the big hit variation which has been executed in a state where the adjustment image is displayed is completed. By erasing the adjustment image when the big hit gaming state is started, it is possible to prevent the adjustment image from obstructing the visual recognition of the effect in the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the adjustment image is deleted when the big hit gaming state is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the big hit gaming state is started, the visibility is further reduced as compared with the adjustment image of the second display mode (for example, a position where the display is small or is difficult for the player to see (for example, the corner of the effect display device 9). Display, reducing brightness, or transmitting), it may be possible to prevent the adjustment image from obstructing visual recognition of the effect in the big hit gaming state. Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the adjustment image may be displayed again.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8002, obtains a chance eye symbol (as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream) ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged with the same even number of symbols.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step S8003). Here, for example, whether or not the starting change is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which type of big hit, or a predetermined notice effect (for example, reliability for the big hit) Whether or not to perform step-up advancement that develops to a stage corresponding to the player, button effect that switches the effect screen by receiving an operation from the player to the operation member, etc.) is determined.

  After step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 30 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the process of step S8004 or the like, it is not decided to select the process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set and to execute the notice effect. In this case, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

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

  After step S8005, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8006).

  After step S8006, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 is a stage in which the fanfare effect has not yet been executed although the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862 Without moving to step S867.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S862). The production control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the production symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866) and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2). It is confirmed whether or not the (specified command reception flag) has been set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S871).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S863 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the presentation control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag, the variation pattern command The reception flag may be reset).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device 9 when the demonstration image is controlled to the changing state while the adjustment image is displayed. First, as shown in FIG. 32 (1), when the change is stopped, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command because there is no pending storage (shift from the changed state to the demo state). When 30 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the display of the demonstration screen is started as shown in FIG. 32 (2) (see steps S685 and S687). At this time, the operation promotion image is displayed substantially at the lower right of the effect display device 9.

  Next, when an operation on the cross key 150 (specifically, a single pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward) is accepted, the first display as shown in FIG. The adjusted image of the aspect is displayed at the approximate center of the effect display device 9 (see steps S2601 to S2604). Here, when a further pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward is received, the volume level changes (see steps S2608 to S2610). Then, when the start winning is generated and the change of the production symbol is started (shift from the demo state to the fluctuation state), the change production is executed as shown in FIG. The display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode (see steps S2611 to S2613). In the example shown in the figure, the adjustment image is displayed stepwise at the position indicated by the dotted line (specifically, after the adjustment image that has been displayed is erased, the adjustment image that is slightly smaller than the adjustment image is displayed). The change effect is executed by repeating a plurality of times in the direction of the arrow).

  The change effect is executed over a period in which the player can visually recognize how the display mode of the adjustment image changes. In the present embodiment, when an operation (for example, volume adjustment operation, adjustment end operation) by a player is detected during execution of a change effect, the detection of the operation is enabled. You may do. Specifically, the processes in steps S2608 to S2610 may not be executed during execution of the change effect.

  After FIG. 32 (4), the volume level is changed when a single pressing operation of the cross key 150 leftward or rightward is received (see steps S2608 to S2610), and the customer waiting demonstration is designated again. When the command is received, the change effect is executed (the control for displaying the adjusted image that is slightly larger than the adjusted image after deleting the displayed adjusted image is in the direction opposite to the arrow shown in FIG. 32 (4)). The display mode of the adjustment image is changed from the second display mode to the first display mode (see steps S2614 to S2616), and when the adjustment end operation is accepted or the big hit gaming state is started. The adjusted image is deleted (see steps S2617 to S2619).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine is capable of playing a game, and the effect adjustment is performed based on the player's operation (in this example, an operation on the cross key 150). Possible adjustment means (in this example, the part that executes steps S2608 and S2609 in the production control microcomputer 100) and adjustment image display means (in this example) that can display an adjustment image corresponding to the production adjustment by the adjustment means In the production control microcomputer 100, steps S2604, S2607, S2613, and S2616 are executed, and at least the first state (in this example, the reserved memory is not stored and the demo state is not changed). ) And the second state (in this example, the changing state in which the effect symbol is changing), the state control means (in this example, the effect The control microcomputer 100 includes a portion that can be controlled in a demo state by executing step S686 and a portion that can be controlled in a variable state by executing step S813. The controlled image can be displayed in the first mode (in this example, the first display mode having a large display area) (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the effect control microcomputer 100 is Y in step S2602). Step S2604 can be executed when the second display mode is selected. When the second state is controlled, the second mode is different from the first mode (in this example, the second display mode having a smaller display area than the first display mode). ) Can be displayed (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 is Y in step S2605). Step S2607 can be executed), and when the adjustment image is displayed, if the control is switched from the first state to the second state, the adjustment mode can be displayed by changing the display mode from the first mode to the second mode. (In this example, the production control microcomputer 100 can execute step S2613 when Y in step S2612). Thereby, even if it is a case where it is a case where it is controlled from the 1st state to the 2nd state when displaying the adjustment image, the adjustment image can be continuously displayed without making the player feel annoyed. The production can be adjusted smoothly.

  In the present embodiment, the presentation adjustment is possible based on the pressing operation of the cross key 150, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presentation adjustment may be possible based on an operation on a push button 120, a stick controller 122, a trigger button 123, a jog dial that can be rotated, or a touch panel that can be touched or pressed, or infrared. The presentation adjustment may be possible based on the detection of the player's movement by a sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an image sensor (for example, a CCD sensor or a CMOS sensor).

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform presentation adjustment in the first state (demonstration state) and the second state (fluctuation state) based on an operation on a common operation member (cross key 150). However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the first state and the second state, presentation adjustment may be possible based on operations or operations on different operation members. Specifically, in the demonstration state, the presentation adjustment can be performed based on the tilting operation to the stick controller 122, while in the fluctuation state, the presentation adjustment can be performed based on the pressing operation on the cross key 150.

  In the present embodiment, the operation for displaying the adjustment image differs between the first state (demo state) and the second state (fluctuation state) (in the demo state, the left or right direction of the cross key 150). In this case, the cross key 150 is continuously pressed in the left direction or the right direction for 3 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The adjustment image may be displayed on the basis.

  Further, in the present embodiment, description has been made using a gaming machine capable of performing volume adjustment as “effect adjustment”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, adjustment of the display luminance (light quantity) of the effect display device 9 and the light emitting member (lamp, LED) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “light quantity adjustment”) may be executed as the effect adjustment. In addition, it is possible that execution mode switching (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “production mode adjustment”) can be executed as production adjustment.

  In addition, as long as it is a gaming machine capable of performing a plurality of effects adjustments (for example, volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, effect mode adjustment), it may be applied to at least some effects. For example, it may be applied only to any one of the production adjustments, or may be applied to a plurality of production adjustments (for example, a combination of any two production adjustments or all production adjustments). Good.

  In the present embodiment, the demonstration state is described as the “first state” and the variation state is described as the “second state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, contrary to the present embodiment, the variation state may be the “first state” and the demo state may be the “second state”. In addition, a state in which a demonstration screen is displayed, a jackpot gaming state, a predetermined gaming state, a state controlled in a predetermined rendering mode, or a state in which a predetermined rendering is being executed is referred to as “first state” or “ It may be a “second state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “adjusted image” is displayed in a bar graph display mode that increases or decreases in the left-right direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mode of the adjustment image is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode in which a numerical value or a character corresponding to the volume is displayed, a pie chart mode, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the adjustment image of the first display mode and the adjustment image of the second display mode are different in only the display area and the display position, and the display shape is the same. May be different. For example, the adjustment image of the first aspect may be the above-described bar graph, while the adjustment image of the second aspect may be an aspect that displays a numerical value corresponding to the volume.

  In the present embodiment, the adjustment image is not displayed normally, and the adjustment image is displayed based on the player's operation (one press on the operation key 150 or a continuous press for 3 seconds). We decided to start, but it is not limited to this. For example, an adjustment image may always be displayed. Further, the adjustment image may always be displayed in the demonstration state or the state where the demonstration screen is displayed.

  In the demo state, if the game machine is always displaying the adjustment image, whether or not to change the display mode of the adjustment image from the first display mode to the second display mode when the state is changed to the change state. Depending on whether or not a volume adjustment operation by the player is accepted in the demo state, it may be different. Specifically, if the volume adjustment operation by the player is accepted in the demonstration state, the adjustment image is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode when controlled to the variation state, while the player is in the demonstration state. If the volume adjustment operation by is not accepted, the adjusted image may be deleted when controlled to the fluctuating state. At that time, if the timing controlled from the demo state to the variable state is after a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the last time the player performed the volume adjustment operation, the state was controlled to the variable state. Sometimes the adjustment image may be deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the adjustment image is displayed immediately when a player's operation (one press on the operation key 150 or a continuous press for 3 seconds) is accepted. It is not a thing. For example, a menu screen may be displayed when a player's operation is accepted, and an adjustment image may be displayed when a predetermined option on the menu screen is selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the adjustment state is shifted from the demonstration state where the adjustment image is displayed to the variation state, the adjustment image display mode is immediately changed from the first display mode to the second display mode. When the display is controlled from the first state to the second state, the display mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode and the adjusted image is displayed. It is not limited to. For example, the display mode of the adjusted image may be changed after a predetermined period has elapsed since the transition to the second state (variation state). Further, for example, when the adjustment image is shifted from the first state to the second state, when an operation for effect adjustment is accepted immediately before the transition to the second state, the predetermined period (the second state is changed). The display mode of the adjusted image may be changed after a lapse of a predetermined time after the transition or a predetermined time after the last operation is received.

  In the present embodiment, the adjusted image display means can display the adjusted image in the second mode that is lower in visibility than the first mode when being controlled to the second state (in this example, The production control microcomputer 100 allows step S2607 to be executed when the result of step S2605 is Y, so that, in the variation state, the adjustment image is displayed in the second display mode having a smaller display area than the first display mode. Displayable). According to such a structure, it can prevent that the visual recognition of the display in a 2nd state is prevented, and the display control according to the condition can be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying the adjustment image in the second display mode having a display range smaller than that of the first display mode, “the adjustment image is displayed in the second mode having lower visibility than the first mode. “Display” is realized, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by displaying an adjustment image at a position that is difficult to be seen by the player (for example, the corner of the effect display device 9), displaying an adjustment image with reduced brightness, or displaying a transmitted adjustment image. “Displaying the adjusted image in the second mode having lower visibility than the first mode” may be realized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the adjusted image display means can display the adjusted image in the second mode having a display area smaller than that of the first mode when controlled to the second state (in this example, The production control microcomputer 100 allows step S2607 to be executed when the result of step S2605 is Y, so that, in the variation state, the adjustment image is displayed in the second display mode having a smaller display area than the first display mode. Display possible). Thereby, it can prevent that the visual recognition of the display in a 2nd state is prevented. Furthermore, by setting the “second state” to the change state, it is possible to prevent the adjustment image from obstructing the viewing of information related to the change (for example, the effect design and the notice effect).

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, when it is controlled to the 2nd state, the predetermined area | region (in this example, each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R provided in the approximate center of the effect display apparatus 9) of a display means , Variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information (in this example, the portion for executing steps S801 to S803 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the adjusted image display means is controlled to the first state. The adjustment image can be displayed at a position where at least a part of the adjustment image overlaps with the predetermined area (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 adjusts the adjustment image at substantially the center of the production display device 9 in the demonstration state). (See FIG. 32 (3)), and when the control is in the second state, the adjustment image can be displayed at a position that does not overlap the predetermined area (in this example, the performance is displayed). Control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 32 (4)) for displaying the adjusted image at substantially right under the effect display device 9 in the variation state) was decided. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the mode at the start of variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to prevent obstructing the visual recognition of the start of the effect symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect indicating that the display mode of the adjustment image changes from the first mode to the second mode (in this example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, It is assumed that a portion for executing a change effect by executing step S2613) is provided. Thereby, it can make it easy for a player to recognize that the display mode of an adjustment image changes.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a change effect indicating that the change state is the “second state” to the demo state that is the “first state”. If it is possible to execute a change effect indicating that the demo state is “1 state” to the change state that is “second state”, the demo that is “first state” from the change state that is “second state”. It is good also as not performing about the change production which shows changing to a state.

  In the present embodiment, the change effect can be executed in a single effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change effect can be performed in any one of a plurality of effect modes. May be executable. Further, the reliability may be indicated by an effect mode of change effect. For example, as a change effect that is executed when the state changes to a change state, a change effect that indicates the reliability with respect to the starting change being a big hit change may be executable.

  Also, in this embodiment, the presentation adjustment can be performed at any timing as long as it is in the demo state or the fluctuation state. However, if any error is detected, the fact that the error has been detected is notified. In a gaming machine that performs error notification by voice output, if the volume can be set even during error notification, it may be difficult for a game clerk to recognize the error notification because the volume decreases. is assumed. Therefore, by configuring so that the volume setting is restricted during error notification, it is possible to prevent a situation where it becomes difficult for a game clerk to recognize the error notification. For example, even when a volume setting operation is detected during error notification, the volume setting may not be performed (the volume is not changed), and the volume setting operation may not be detected during error notification. It may be configured.

  Also, regardless of which volume level the volume is set to, when an error is detected, an error notification is given at a specific volume, making it difficult for the game clerk to recognize the error notification. It is good also as preventing a situation. In this case, the background music (BGM) volume may be set even during error notification. When a volume setting operation is detected during error notification, the volume setting process is performed, but the specific notification sound is not output. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the error notification recognizability from being lowered due to the output of the specific notification sound.

  In the present embodiment, when the volume is adjusted, the previously adjusted volume level is continued until the next volume adjustment. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the volume level may be reset to an initial value (a predetermined volume level. For example, “3”) by satisfying a predetermined condition. As the predetermined condition, for example, a predetermined time elapses, a game is ended (for example, an operation to the hitting operation handle 5 is ended, a touch sensor provided on the hitting operation handle 5, an infrared sensor) The absence of a player may be detected by an ultrasonic sensor or an image sensor (for example, a CCD sensor or a CMOS sensor), or a game by a new player may be started.

  In addition, if it is possible to perform production adjustment during execution of a specific production (for example, super reach), the production effect of the specific production may be reduced. Therefore, even when the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the execution adjustment of the effect may be limited when a specific effect is being executed.

  Further, when a plurality of effect modes are provided, effect adjustment may be possible only when the effect mode is controlled. Moreover, it is good also as effect adjustment being possible only when it is controlled by the predetermined | prescribed game state.

  In this embodiment, the operation promotion image is displayed in the demonstration state. However, the operation promotion image may be displayed at all times, or the operation promotion image may not be displayed at all. Further, when an operation from the player is accepted after displaying the operation promotion image, the operation promotion image may be deleted.

  A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and at least during the variable display, the effect can be adjusted according to the adjustment operation by the player. When the adjustment image corresponding to the effect adjustment is displayed for a predetermined period and the predetermined effect is executed, the stop timing of the identification information to be stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of pieces of identification information is delayed compared to the case where the adjustment effect is not executed. When the display result of variable display is derived and displayed within a predetermined period, the adjustment image is not visible or difficult to view in the period during which the display result of variable display is derived and displayed. It is good to do. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 1 below. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same location as the modification 1 mentioned above.

  In the first modification, the effect display device 9 described above is referred to as an “image display device 5”.

  In the first modification, the effect control CPU 101 can execute the cut-in effect during the fluctuation. The cut-in effect is an effect that is inserted when there is a button operation (for example, an operation of the push button 120) by the player during the effective period of the button operation in the super reach effect. It is an effect in which a scene in which appears is inserted. In the first modification, a cut-in effect A and a cut-in effect B having different aspects are prepared as cut-in effects. It should be noted that during the effective period of the button operation, an operation promotion display that prompts the operation of the push button 120 is performed (an operation promotion image P as shown in FIG. 33C is displayed on the image display device 5).

  Moreover, in the modification 1, the normal stop pattern and the delay stop pattern are provided as the stop pattern of the effect design. In Modification 1, when the variation pattern is a shortened variation and the step-up effect is executed, the stop pattern of the effect symbol is determined as the delay stop pattern.

  In the first modification, a step-up effect can be executed as one of the notice effects. A step-up effect is an effect whose content develops step by step. For example, after a character appears as an effect in the first stage, an effect that a different character appears as an effect in the second stage, an effect in which background images are sequentially switched, or the same character changes in stages It is such a production. The step-up effect is generally configured to increase the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state every time a step is followed. That is, the step-up effect often develops to a higher level when it is a big hit.

  In the first modification, the volume as the effect can be adjusted by the player's adjustment operation while the effect symbol is changing or the demonstration screen is displayed. When the volume is adjusted, an adjustment result image R indicating the volume adjustment result is displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5. As illustrated in FIGS. 35B to 35D, the adjustment result image R is displayed, for example, in a bar graph display mode that increases or decreases in the left-right direction. Note that the mode of the adjustment result image R is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode in which numerical values or characters corresponding to the volume are displayed, a pie chart mode, or the like.

  Here, an example of the case where the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 shows an example of execution when the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display is determined to be a super reach variation pattern at the start of variable display, and the type of cut-in effect is determined.

  When the effect symbol variable display (fluctuation) is performed and the effect symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 33A, a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is performed, and thereafter, FIG. The development notification image to the super reach is performed by displaying on the image display device 5 the development notification image (in the illustrated example, “super reach!”) As shown in FIG. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.

  Following such development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 33C (start of the operation promotion display). And if operation with the push button 120 is made, as shown in FIG.33 (D), a predetermined cut-in effect (cut-in effect A or B) will be performed. Note that when the operation with the push button 120 is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33E, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R remains displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, the adjustment result image R is erased as shown in FIG. 33E even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

(1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first modification described above includes an adjustment unit realized by the production control CPU 101 in cooperation with each unit, and an adjustment image display unit. The adjustment means can adjust the effect in accordance with the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) by the player at least during execution of the variable display. The adjustment image display means can adjust the adjustment result image R () corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means. An example of the adjustment image is displayed for a predetermined period T1. Then, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means makes the adjustment result image R not visible during the variable display result derived display period T2 during the predetermined period T1. Since it did in this way, the fall of the recognition property of the variable display result derived | led-out displayed can be suppressed.

  In addition, although the example which can adjust a sound volume was demonstrated above, the display effect etc. of the image display apparatus 5 etc. may be sufficient as the presentation effect which can be adjusted. Further, the adjustable effect may be at least one of volume and brightness (that is, both volume and brightness may be adjustable). The adjustment image may be displayed not only when the volume is changed by the adjustment operation, but also when the volume is not changed. Further, the adjustment image display means not only makes the adjustment image invisible in the derivation display period T2, but also displays the adjustment image in a translucent manner or blinking in the derivation display period T2. It may be difficult to view. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

(1-2) When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means displays the adjustment result image R in the variable display result derived display period T2 during the predetermined period T1. The adjustment image may be displayed at a position that is not superimposed on a specific effect image such as the promotion display image P, and the adjustment image is not visible. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. In addition, since the adjustment image can be displayed while ensuring the visibility of the specific effect image, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of information displayed on the image display device 5. Note that the specific effect image displayed at a position that does not overlap the adjustment image is not only the promotion display image P or the development notification image (see FIG. 33B), but also an image showing a character or an image showing a fourth design. It may be an image showing a hold display.

(1-3) When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means displays the adjustment result image R in the variable display result derived display period T2 during the predetermined period T1. The adjustment means may not adjust the presentation effect related to the error notification. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. In addition, the error sound and the display brightness of the error image can be kept at the specified value, so that it is possible to prevent the player or the game store clerk from noticing the occurrence of the error despite the occurrence of some error. . It should be noted that the effect related to error notification that is not adjusted by the adjusting means may be not only the error volume but also the luminance (light quantity) when an error image is displayed, the luminance of a lamp that is lit when an error occurs, and the like.

(2) Further, at least a part of the display area of the adjustment image may overlap with at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result. In this way, since the adjusted image result image that overlaps at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is deleted, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the visibility of the variable display result. The variable display result derivation display area in which at least part of the display area of the adjustment image overlaps is not limited to the display area of the effect design, and a small display result is derived by performing variable display of the effect image showing the small design. It may be a symbol display area or the like.

(3) The error image may not be erased during the derivation display of the variable display result. In this way, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

(4) The display of the error image may be prioritized over the display of the adjusted image. Even in this case, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

(5) Further, the demonstration display is kept visible when the adjustment operation is performed, but the demonstration display may be erased when the menu display operation is performed. By doing so, a demonstration display can be suitably performed.

(6) In addition, a specific effect execution means capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of variable display of identification information is provided, and the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position at least ahead of a part of the identification information. In the period in which the variable information display result of the identification information is derived, the specific effect execution means may make the display mode of the specific effect image a stationary mode at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information. Good. In this way, misrecognition of the display result can be prevented.

  In addition, the gaming machine is smaller than the first area (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, etc.) in which the identification information image is displayed. In a region (for example, a small symbol display area), a constant display unit may be provided that performs variable display of the notification information image in synchronization with variable display of the identification information image and derives the display result. In such a configuration, misrecognition of the display result can be prevented.

  In addition, it is provided with information output means for outputting display control information (for example, a first change start command, a second change start command, etc.) that can specify that variable display is started according to the determination result of the decision means, and effect execution The means may set the display mode of the specific effect image as a non-stationary mode triggered by reception of the display control information. By doing so, it is possible to prevent misrecognition of the display result while suppressing the uncomfortable feeling of the specific performance.

  Also, corresponding display means (for example, an active display unit) capable of executing corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information image during execution of variable display of the identification information image, has been started yet. Hold display means (for example, the first hold storage display unit 18c, the second hold storage display unit 18d, etc.) that performs a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information image, and a first change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display First change effect means capable of executing (for example, hold display change effect) and second change effect means capable of executing a second change effect (for example, icon display change effect) for changing the display mode of the corresponding display. The display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the first change effect is executed is a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display after the second change effect is executed ( Example, if may also include a display, etc.) of the "secret". In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified while enabling execution of the first change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to the special mode.

  The display mode of the corresponding display displayed after the second change effect is executed is a special mode (for example, “chance” or “NEXT” that is not displayed as the hold display mode after the first change effect is executed. , “Intense fever” display, etc.). In such a configuration, it is possible to execute the second change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display to the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the display result from being misidentified.

  Further, the specific effect image can be disposed at an overlapping position at least on the front side of at least a part of the identification information image, and the specific effect execution means is configured to display the identification information in a period during which the display result of the identification information image is derived. The display mode of the specific effect image may be a temporary stop mode at a position overlapping the front side of the image. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production while preventing misperception of the display result.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal stop pattern and a delay stop pattern. Note that the example shown in FIG. 34A and the example shown in FIG. 34B are different in the presence or absence of a step-up effect, but have the same variation period from the start of variation until the variation of all effect symbols stops. Suppose that

  In the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 34 (A), high-speed fluctuation of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol is started by the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol. First, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the left symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the left symbol is performed. Next, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the right symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the right symbol is performed. Finally, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 34A, the period during which stop preparation control is performed is the same for all of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol variations, but the period during which stop preparation control is performed is different. May be.

  In the delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 34 (B), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started by starting the fluctuation of the effect symbol. In addition, a step-up effect is started together with the start of the change of the effect symbol (note that the step-up effect may be started after a predetermined period from the start of the change of the effect symbol). When the step-up effect is finished, stop preparation control for reducing the fluctuation speed of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then the left symbol, the right symbol are performed. And stop control which stops the fluctuation | variation of a middle symbol is performed simultaneously.

  Here, when the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 34A is compared with the delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 34B, it is not executed when the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 34B). Compared to the case (FIG. 34A), there is a difference in that control is performed so that at least the stop timing of the effect symbol that stops varying first is delayed. With such a configuration, when the step-up effect is executed, a period in which the step-up effect and the stop control of the effect symbol overlap can be reduced, and the effect of the step-up effect can be enhanced.

  Further, when the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 34 (B)), compared to the case where the step-up effect is not executed (FIG. 34 (A)), the stop preparation control for stopping and displaying the effect symbol is started. There is a difference in that control is performed so that the stop preparation period (deceleration period in the example of FIG. 34) until the time when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is shortened. With such a configuration, it is possible to delay the stop timing of the effect symbol without a sense of incongruity. In the case of the delay stop pattern, the stop preparation period (deceleration period in the example of FIG. 34) may not be provided, not limited to the example illustrated in FIG. That is, the stop control may be performed without performing the control for decelerating the fluctuation speed.

  Further, in the first modification, when the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern and the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 34 (B)), at least the stop timing of the effect symbol that stops changing first is delayed. Control. Therefore, even when the variation period is short, the variation display can be shown long, and a long period for executing the step-up effect can be secured.

  Note that, for example, when the variation pattern is a shortened variation pattern, even if the step-up effect is not executed, it is stopped and displayed at the beginning of at least a plurality of effect symbols compared to the case of the normal variation pattern. You may control so that the stop timing of the effect design to be delayed. For example, in the case of a normal variation pattern, the first effect design is stopped and displayed when 70% of the variation period has elapsed, whereas in the case of a shortened variation pattern, Control may be performed so that the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed when 90% of the time elapses. In other words, in the first modification, the fact that the stop timing is late means that the period of time from the start of change to the stop of change is longer than that of the reference, and in addition, the change in the effect design that is first displayed in a stop manner This is a concept including that the period occupies a high ratio in the entire fluctuation period (that is, from the start of fluctuation until all the production symbols stop changing).

  In the first modification, when the step-up effect is executed (FIG. 34B), stop preparation control for all effect symbols is started after the step-up effect is ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stop preparation control of the effect symbol from interfering with the step-up effect.

  Note that, when a step-up effect as shown in FIG. 34B is executed, not only a configuration in which stop preparation control for all effect symbols is started after the step-up effect is ended, for example, a step-up effect is performed. The configuration may be such that the number of effect symbols for starting the stop preparation control is varied according to the effect end timing.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first delay stop pattern and the second delay stop pattern. FIG. 35A shows a first delay stop pattern as a delay stop pattern applied when the execution period of the step-up effect is relatively short (for example, when the first stage or the second stage is developed). Has been. In general, the execution period of the step-up effect differs depending on the effect mode of the step-up effect (that is, how many stages are developed), and becomes longer as it develops to a higher stage.

  In the first delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 35 (A), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started by starting the fluctuation of the effect symbol. In addition, the step-up effect is started with the start of the change of the effect symbol. When the step-up effect ends in the first stage or the second stage (that is, finishes relatively early), stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the left symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). Thereafter, stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the left symbol is performed. Next, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the right symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the right symbol is performed. Finally, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol is performed.

  FIG. 35B shows a second delay stop pattern as a delay stop pattern applied when the execution period of the step-up effect is relatively long (for example, when the third stage or the fourth stage is developed). Has been.

  In the second delay stop pattern shown in FIG. 35 (B), high-speed fluctuations of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are started by starting the fluctuation of the effect symbol. In addition, the step-up effect is started with the start of the change of the effect symbol. When the step-up effect ends in the third stage or the fourth stage (that is, ends relatively late), stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the left symbol and the right symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). After that, stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the left symbol and the right symbol is performed simultaneously. Finally, stop preparation control for decelerating the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and then stop control for stopping the fluctuation of the middle symbol is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the end timing of the step-up effect is relatively early (for example, when the first stage or the second stage is developed), preparation for stopping one effect symbol is performed after the end of the step-up effect. When the control is started (FIG. 35 (A)) and the end timing of the step-up effect is relatively late (for example, when the third stage or the fourth stage is developed), stop preparation control of two effect symbols is performed. You may make it start simultaneously (FIG. 35 (B)). If the end timing of the step-up effect is the latest (for example, when the step-up effect is developed up to the fifth stage), as shown in FIG. You may make it start control simultaneously.

  That is, according to the end timing of the step-up effect, the number of effect symbols for starting the stop preparation control may be varied. By configuring in this way, it is possible to perform stop preparation control in accordance with the end timing, and maximize the period for executing step-up effects and the period for executing stop preparation control and stop control for each effect symbol. Can be secured.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, the step-up effects (ie, end timing) are grouped (specifically, the first stage or the second stage and the third stage or the fourth stage) for each group. In addition, the number of effect symbols for starting the stop preparation control after the step-up effect is different, but this is not limiting, and the effect of starting the stop preparation control after the step-up effect is performed for each effect mode (that is, for each end timing). The number of symbols may be varied.

  Moreover, in addition to or instead of varying the number of effect symbols for starting the stop preparation control according to the end timing of the step-up effect, the timing for starting the stop preparation control, the period for performing the stop preparation control, etc. May be different. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 35, the period during which the stop preparation control is performed is the same for all of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, but the period during which the stop preparation control is performed may be different. .

  Even when the step-up effect is executed, if the end timing of the step-up effect is earlier than a predetermined timing (for example, if the development is made only up to the first stage, the symbol stop pattern is changed to the delay stop pattern). Instead, a normal stop pattern may be used.

  As described above, in Modification 1, it is possible to execute variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information (in this example, effect symbols), and a predetermined effect (in this example, a step-up effect) is executed. In addition, the control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information to be stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of pieces of identification information is delayed as compared with the case where it is not executed (in this example, in the case of the delay stop pattern, the normal stop pattern Compared to the case of FIG. 34, the stop timing of at least the left symbol is late (see FIG. 34). Therefore, when the predetermined effect is executed, the period in which the predetermined effect overlaps the stop timing of the identification information can be reduced, and the effect of the predetermined effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in the first modification, when the predetermined effect is executed, stop preparation control (control for reducing the fluctuation speed in this example) for stopping the identification information is started compared to the case where the predetermined effect is not executed. Control is performed so that the stop preparation period from the time point to the point when the identification information is stopped and displayed is shortened (in this example, the delay stop pattern has a shorter deceleration period than the normal stop pattern (deceleration period (It may be 0.) See FIG. Therefore, the stop timing of identification information can be delayed without a sense of incongruity.

  Further, in the first modification, when a predetermined effect is executed during execution of variable display whose variable display period is shorter than the predetermined period (in this example, during fluctuation of the shortened variation pattern), at least a plurality of pieces of identification information are included. Control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information to be stopped first is delayed. Therefore, even when the variable display period is short, the variable display can be shown long, and the period during which the predetermined effect is executed can be secured long.

  In the first modification, when the predetermined effect is executed during execution of variable display whose variable display period is shorter than the predetermined period (in this example, during the fluctuation of the shortened variation pattern), at least a plurality of pieces of identification information are included. Control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information that is stopped and displayed first is delayed. For example, if variable display is being performed with variable display shorter than the predetermined period, the predetermined effect is not executed. Alternatively, control may be performed so that the stop timing of the identification information that is stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of pieces of identification information is delayed. Further, even when the variable presentation period is longer than the predetermined period (in this example, during the fluctuation of the normal fluctuation pattern instead of the shortened fluctuation pattern), at least when the predetermined effect is executed, You may control so that the stop timing of the identification information stop-displayed first among several identification information may be delayed. However, even in this case, when the variable display period with a super-reach is a sufficiently long variation pattern, the control for shortening the stop preparation period or the control for delaying the stop timing is not performed. You may do it.

  In the first modification, the fact that the stop timing is late means that the period of time from the start of variable display to the stop display is longer than that of the reference, and the variable of the identification information that is first displayed stop is variable. This is a concept that includes a high proportion of the display period in the entire variable display period (that is, from the start of variable display until all identification information is stopped and displayed).

  Moreover, in this modification 1, after completion | finish of a predetermined effect, stop preparation control of all the identification information is started (refer FIG.34 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stop preparation control of the identification information from interfering with the predetermined effect.

  Note that stop preparation control for different numbers of identification information may be started in accordance with the end timing of the predetermined effect (see FIG. 35). In this way, stop preparation control can be performed in accordance with the end timing, and a period during which a predetermined effect is executed and a period during which stop preparation control and stop control for each identification information are executed are maximized. be able to.

  In Modification 1, one type of step-up effect can be executed as the predetermined effect, but a plurality of types of step-up effects (for example, different characters appearing for each type) may be executable. In this case, for each type of step-up effect, after completion of the step-up effect, the start preparation control for all effect symbols is started, or the stop preparation control is started according to the end timing of the step-up effect. The number of information may be varied. For example, a common symbol stop pattern may be applied by setting the end timing of each step-up effect to the same timing.

  Further, in the first modification, the step-up effect can be executed as the predetermined effect, and after the step-up effect is finished, stop preparation control for all the effect symbols is started, or according to the end timing of the step-up effect. In addition, the configuration in which the number of pieces of identification information for starting the stop preparation control is different has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and effects other than step-up effects (for example, serif effects, cut-in effects, button effects, etc.) Applicable. For example, as a predetermined effect, a button effect that performs an effect based on the detection of the player's action can be executed, and after the effect is performed based on the detection of the player's action, all effects The symbol stop preparation control may be started, or the number of pieces of identification information for starting the stop preparation control may be varied according to the timing at which the player's action is detected (or the end timing of the button effect). It may be.

  Also, instead of or in addition to the configuration for starting the stop preparation control for a different number of identification information according to the end timing of the predetermined effect, the preparation for stopping the different number of identification information depending on the mode and type of the predetermined effect. It is good also as a structure which starts control. Specifically, the number of pieces of identification information for starting the stop preparation control may be made different according to the mode of the serif effect (for example, the number and length of the serifs). Thus, the number of pieces of identification information for starting the stop preparation control may be varied.

  Further, in addition to the configuration described in the first modification, a chance eye notice, which is a kind of pre-read notice effect, may be executed. Chance eye advancement, for example, on the basis of a special figure game hold storage due to the occurrence of a start winning, etc., before the variable display subject to the advance notice is executed, the effect of deriving and displaying an effect design of a specific combination is executed By doing this, it is a notice effect that can give notice of the possibility of a big hit.

  The chance eye notice may be executable even when the symbol stop pattern is a delay stop pattern. That is, a specific combination of effect symbols may be derived and displayed by the delay stop pattern. However, it is desirable that the ratio of executing the step-up effect is different depending on whether the chance notice is executed or not.

  That is, in the first modification, when control is performed so that the stop timing of the identification information that is stopped and displayed first among at least a plurality of pieces of identification information is delayed (in this example, when the symbol stop pattern is a delay stop pattern) ) Can also execute a notice effect (in this example, a chance eye notice), and the ratio at which the predetermined effect is executed may be different depending on whether the notice effect is executed or not. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the effect of the notice effect and improve the interest of the game.

  Also, if the volume is set to one of a plurality of levels based on the player's action and the volume is set while outputting a predetermined music in a predetermined state, the set level If the volume is set when the specified music is output in a low recognition state where the predetermined music is output in a low recognition state where the predetermined music is less recognizable than the predetermined state The specific notification sound may be output at a volume corresponding to the stage. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 2 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the second modification, the production control CPU 101 sends a firing permission signal indicating that the human body is in contact with the human body detection electrode (touch sensor) attached to the hitting operation handle 5 from the touch sensor to the input port. Input via 106. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control specifies whether or not the player exists by specifying whether or not the touch sensor is ON (whether or not the firing permission signal is input from the touch sensor). Is possible.

  Further, in the second modification, the volume is set based on the player's action, and when the setting is made, a notification effect for notifying the player of the volume after the setting is performed. As an effect mode of the notification effect, there are provided a first notification mode for outputting background music (BGM) at a volume after setting, and a second notification mode for outputting a specific notification sound at a volume after setting. Yes. BGM includes all music output from the speaker 27, such as music output as an effect during fluctuation, music output as an effect during a big hit game, and the like. Hereinafter, a period for performing the notification effect in the first notification mode when the volume is set is referred to as a “first notification period”, and a period for performing the notification effect in the second notification mode is referred to as a “second notification period”. .

  Hereinafter, a period in which BGM is not output is referred to as a “non-output period”, and a period in which BGM is output is referred to as an “output period”. In the second modification, the BGM fades out when it is determined that the player is absent (specifically, the volume gradually decreases), and the sound output is terminated when the fade-out is completed. It has become. Then, BGM is output again when it is determined that there is a player. As the output period, there are a “normal output period” in which the BGM is not faded out and a “fade out period” in which the BGM is faded out. Furthermore, the “fade out period” is 1 second after the fade-out is started. It is divided into a “first fade-out period” until a lapse of time and a “second fade-out period” from the lapse of 1 second after the start of the fade-out until the fade-out is completed. Among these periods, the normal output period and the first fade-out period are “first notification periods”, and the non-output period and the second fade-out period are “second notification periods”.

  In the second modification, four levels of volume levels from “0” to “3” can be set. “0” is a volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 0% (that is, silence) with respect to the maximum output, and “1” is a volume level at which sound is output at a volume of 33% with respect to the maximum output. “2” is a volume level for outputting sound at a volume of 66% of the maximum output, and “3” is a volume level for outputting sound at a maximum output (100%).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 in Modification 2 sets the volume level one step larger than before when the right tilting operation with respect to the stick controller 122 is detected, and the left tilting operation with respect to the stick controller 122. Is detected, the volume level is set one level lower than before the setting. It should be noted that a rightward tilting operation on the stick controller 122 is detected when the volume level is “3”, or a leftward tilting operation on the stick controller 122 is detected when the volume level is “0”. If detected, the volume level is not changed.

  FIG. 36 is a timing chart when the sound volume is set in the second modification. The timing chart shown in FIG. 36 shows the output mode of BGM and specific notification sound when a volume setting operation is received in each of the non-output period, the normal output period, and the fade-out period.

  For example, when a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “0” to “1” is received at the timing t0 during the non-output period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “1”. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “1” to “2” is received at the timing t1 during the non-output period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “2”. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “2” to “3” is received at the timing t2 during the non-output period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “3”. Here, since the intervals of the timings t0, t1, and t2 are shorter than the output period (0.5 seconds) of the specific notification sound, the specific notification sound is output without interruption.

  Further, when the touch sensor is turned on at timing t3 during the non-output period, BGM output is started at the set volume level “3”, and the process proceeds to the normal output period. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “3” to “2” is received at timing t4 during the normal output period, BGM is output at the volume level “2”. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “2” to “1” is received at timing t5 during the normal output period, BGM is output at the volume level “1”.

  Further, when the touch sensor is turned off at timing t6 during the normal output period, the BGM fade-out is started, and the first fade-out period is started. When the volume setting operation is received during the first fade-out period, BGM is output at the volume level after the setting as in the case where the volume setting operation is received during the normal output period. Illustration is omitted.

  Then, when one second has elapsed after the first fade-out period is started, the process shifts to the second fade-out period. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “1” to “2” is received at timing t7 during the second fade-out period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “2”. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “2” to “3” is received at timing t8 during the second fade-out period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “3”. Then, at the timing t9 when 3 seconds (2 seconds after the transition to the second fade-out period) has elapsed since the start of the fade-out, the fade-out ends and the period shifts to the non-output period. Here, since the interval between the timings t7 and t8 is shorter than the output period (0.5 seconds) of the specific notification sound, the specific notification sound is output without interruption.

  As described above, according to the second modification, the gaming machine is capable of playing a game, and the sound volume is divided into a plurality of levels (in this example, “0” to “0” based on the player's operation). 3 ”) (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S2609), and in a predetermined state, a predetermined music (in this example, a changing production) , Music that is output as an effect during a jackpot game, music that is output as an effect when neither fluctuation nor jackpot game is performed (in this example, a music that is output as a demo effect), etc.) When the volume is set during output (in this example, the normal output period), the predetermined music is output at the volume corresponding to the set stage (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 is The figure As shown in FIG. 6, when a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “3” to “2” is received at timing t4 during the normal output period, BGM is output at the volume level “2” and during the normal output period. When a volume setting operation for switching the volume level from “2” to “1” is received at the timing t5, BGM is output at the volume level “1”.) On the other hand, the recognizability of the predetermined music is lower than the predetermined state. Low recognition state (in this example, a state in which a predetermined music is being output at a volume lower than the normal output period (for example, the volume of the predetermined music is reduced when the image or video displayed on the effect display device 9 is switched) In a state in which the recognition of the predetermined music is reduced by outputting sound other than the predetermined music (for example, a state in which the speech is output in voice). The volume of the song may be lowered or may not be lowered.)) When the predetermined song is being output (in this example, the second fade-out period), the volume is set. If performed, the specific notification sound is output at a volume corresponding to the set stage (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 has a volume level at a timing t7 during the second fade-out period as shown in FIG. 36). When a volume setting operation for switching from “1” to “2” is received, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level “2”, and the volume level is changed from “2” to “3” at the timing t8 during the second fade-out period. When a volume setting operation for switching to “is received, the specific notification sound is output at the volume level“ 3 ”.). Thus, while the predetermined music is notified in the predetermined state, the specific notification sound is notified when the predetermined music is output in the low recognition state. It can be easily recognized by the player and can be adjusted to the volume intended by the player.

  In the second modification, a non-output period during which BGM is not output is provided. However, “predetermined state” in which the predetermined music is output and “low recognition” in which the recognizability of the predetermined music is lower than the predetermined state. As long as “state” is provided, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to always output some BGM without providing a non-output period.

  In the second modification, the sound output means for outputting sound (in this example, the speaker 27) is used to notify that the sound volume has been set using effect means (in this example, the effect display device 9). (For example, a volume gauge indicating the volume level may be displayed on the effect display device 9). Thereby, for a player who is difficult to recognize the sound output from the speaker 27 (for example, a player who is playing a game while listening to music using headphones or earphones, a player wearing earplugs). In addition, it is possible to notify that the volume has been set and the level of the set volume.

  Further, in the second modification, when the volume is set when the predetermined music is not output (in this example, the non-output period), the specific notification sound is output at the volume corresponding to the set stage. It was decided. This allows the player to recognize the volume even when the predetermined music is not output.

  In the second modification, in the output period of the predetermined music (in this example, a period other than the non-output period), there is an output end period (in this example, a fade-out period) in which the output ends while the volume is gradually reduced. In the case where the volume is set during the output end period, the specific notification sound is output at the volume corresponding to the set stage. Thereby, it is possible to cause the player to recognize the sound volume accurately during the output end period.

  Further, in the second modification, a detection unit (in this example, a touch sensor) capable of detecting the absence of the player is provided, and the output of the predetermined music is terminated based on the detection unit detecting the absence of the player. (In this example, when the touch sensor is OFF, that is, when it is determined that the player is absent, the production control microcomputer 100 starts BGM fade-out and completes the BGM fade-out. The audio output is terminated). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the music from being output unnecessarily despite the absence of the player, and the power consumption can be suppressed.

  In the second modification, the presence / absence of the player is detected by detecting whether or not the player is in contact with the hitting operation handle 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of a player may be detected by an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an image sensor (for example, a CCD sensor or a CMOS sensor).

  In the second modification, when the absence of the player is detected, the output of the BGM is terminated after the fade-out period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the absence of the player is detected. The BGM output may be terminated without passing through the fade-out period.

  In the second modification, when the absence of the player is detected, the control for always terminating the output of the BGM (for example, fade-out) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the absence of a player is detected during a change in a special symbol or a normal symbol, during execution of a specific performance (for example, during super reach), during a big hit gaming state, or during open control of the variable winning ball device 15 Even if it is a case, it is good also as not performing the control for complete | finishing the output of BGM. In that case, the control for terminating the output of BGM may be performed after waiting for the special symbol or the normal symbol to change, the big hit gaming state, or the variable winning ball device 15 not being in the open control. Good.

  In the second modification, when the absence of the player is detected in the normal output period (when the touch sensor is turned off), the BGM fade-out is started immediately, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fade-out may be started after a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the absence of the player is detected. Further, for example, the fade-out may be started after a waiting period according to the type of BGM and the gaming state. Specifically, the fade-out may be started after a longer waiting period in the case of the probability change state or the time reduction state than in the normal state.

  Further, in the second modification, when the presence of the player is detected during the fade-out (when the touch sensor is turned on), the BGM output is immediately started at the setting stage. is not. For example, when the presence of a player is detected during the fade-out (when the touch sensor is turned on), it is possible to wait until the fade-out is completed and then start the BGM output again at the setting stage. .

  Moreover, in the modification 2, although it shifted to the 2nd alerting | reporting period 1 second after starting fade-out, it is not restricted to this. For example, it is good also as shifting to a 2nd alerting | reporting period through the waiting period according to the kind and game state of BGM. Specifically, it is good also as shifting to a 2nd alerting | reporting period through the standby | waiting period longer in the case of a probability change state or a time-short state than the case of a normal state.

  In the second modification, when the fade-out is started, the second notification period is started after the first fade-out period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fade-out is started and the second notification period is started. It is also possible to shift (that is, always output a specific notification sound when a volume setting operation is detected during fade-out).

  In addition, when the presence of a player is detected during output of the specific notification sound (for example, the touch sensor is turned on while the volume setting operation is performed during the non-output period or the second fade-out period and the specific notification sound is output) The specific notification sound may be continuously output (that is, both BGM and the specific notification sound are output). Or it is good also as preventing that the recognizability of BGM falls by stopping the output of a specific alerting sound at the timing when BGM was output.

  Further, in the case of a gaming machine that executes an operation effect that develops when an operation similar to the volume setting operation (for example, a tilting operation to the stick controller 122) is detected during the effective period as an effect during fluctuation or big hit When the operation is detected during the effective period, the processing is performed as if the volume setting operation has been detected as long as the operation is detected at least for the operation effect (that is, during the effective period) When the tilt operation to the stick controller 122 is detected, the operation effect develops and the volume is set), or the volume setting operation is not detected. When the tilting operation to the stick controller 122 is detected during the effective period, the operation effect is developed. Volume settings may be those that are not).

  In the second modification, when the presence of a player is detected during the non-output period or fade-out period (when the touch sensor is turned on), the voice is immediately output at the set volume. It is not limited to. For example, it may be one that gradually increases the volume toward the set volume (one that fades in). In that case, if the state of fading in is set to “low recognition state with low recognition of predetermined music” and the volume is set during fade-in, the specific notification sound is set at the volume corresponding to the set stage. May be output.

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

  In addition, about embodiment mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, the variable provided in the game area | region was demonstrated. A gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a gaming ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball apparatus (so-called role) It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1st type and 2nd type.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probable change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game ball moves to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In this case, the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set to a big hit (substantial probable big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area. It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a ball does not easily pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  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 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines whether or not the game is a big hit and determines whether or not the variation pattern type is winning (pre-reading determination), and shows a command (symbol designation command) indicating the winning determination result , A variation category command) is transmitted, and the pre-run announcement effect is executed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Further, it may be configured such that determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) is performed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command for designating only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the time of starting winning. In addition, the presentation control microcomputer 100 side may be configured to make a winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on random number values specified by these commands.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

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

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 70 Audio | voice output board | substrate 560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 Push Button 122 Stick Controller 123 Tilt Direction Sensor Unit 124 Push Sensor 150 Cross Key 155 Cross Sensor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the display result of the variable display,
Adjustment means capable of adjusting the production based on the player's action;
An adjustment image display means capable of displaying an adjustment image corresponding to the effect adjustment by the adjustment means;
State control means capable of controlling at least a first state in which variable display is not performed and a second state in which variable display is performed;
Suggestion image display means capable of displaying a suggestion image that suggests a display result of variable display in a predetermined region ;
Production adjustment suggestion image display means capable of displaying the production adjustment suggestion image that suggests that the production adjustment is possible by the adjustment means ,
The adjusted image display means includes
When controlled to the first state, as a first aspect, the adjustment image can be displayed at a position at least partially overlapping with the predetermined area and at the center position in the display area of the effect image ,
When the second state is controlled, as a second aspect having a display area different from that of the first aspect, an adjustment image is placed at a corner position in the display area of the effect image, which is a position that does not overlap the predetermined area. Can be displayed,
When variable display is started in the first state and the second state is controlled while the adjustment image is displayed, the adjustment mode is changed by changing the display mode from the first mode to the second mode. Ri can be displayed der,
The production adjustment suggestion image display means is controlled to the first state, and when the adjustment adjustment is possible by the adjustment means, the production adjustment suggestion image can be displayed while being controlled to the second state. The game machine is characterized in that the effect adjustment suggestion image is not displayed when effect adjustment is possible by the adjusting means .

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