JP6655967B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine capable of playing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, a game in which a sound level of a production sound is raised to a maximum volume level or reduced to a minimum volume level at a stretch by long-pressing an operation button during a demonstration. There is a machine. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-29870 A

  However, in Patent Document 1 described above, there is a problem that it is difficult for a player to recognize that the volume level can be changed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to recognize that settings relating to effects can be set.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a game, and capable of detecting an effect executing means (e.g., an effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing an effect, and an operation of a player. Detecting means (such as a push sensor 124 for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120), and setting means capable of setting effects-related settings (effect control microcomputer 100; S462, S463 in FIG. 19) a), and a notification means for performing notification, the setting means, on the basis of the detection result by the detection means, to one of the stages including the specific steps the first and second stages and the third stage It can be set settings for rendering (configurable volume in five levels), and settings for the effect is set to any stage of the third stage and the second stage and the first stage In Rutoki, on the basis that one operation of the player is detected by the detecting means, wherein it can be set to a specific phase (volume 1 stage settings for rendering, second stage, third stage, The volume is set to the maximum value (fifth stage) based on the operation of the push button 120 once in any one of the fourth stages.) when setting is set to any stage of the third stage and the second stage and the first stage, the Ri notifiable der that it is possible to set to a particular stage ( "push button display by voice or performance display device 9 operation for the volume is output notification such will be set to the maximum "from the speaker 27 (or both) performed by) setting related effect within the specific stages When being, it limits the notification that can be set in the specific phase.

According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to recognize that the settings relating to the effects can be set.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The effect execution means can execute an effect including an output of a sound,
The setting means can set the volume as at least one of the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, and the specific stage as a setting relating to the effect.

  According to such a configuration, a sound volume suitable for the player can be output.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The effect executing means can execute an effect including light emission of the light emitting means,
The setting means can set the light amount to at least one of the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, and the specific stage as the setting relating to the effect.

  According to such a configuration, the light emitting means can emit light with a light amount suitable for the player.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The effect execution means can execute an effect at a predetermined execution frequency,
The setting means can set the execution frequency of the effect as at least one of the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, and the specific stage as the setting relating to the effect.

  According to such a configuration, an effect can be executed at an execution frequency suitable for a player.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The notifying unit does not notify that the setting relating to the effect can be set to the specific stage when the setting relating to the effect is set to the specific stage.

  According to such a configuration, the inconvenience due to the notification can be reduced.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The setting means sets the specific stage based on a lapse of a predetermined period in a state where the setting relating to the effect is set to any one of the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage. .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the settings relating to the effect.

(7) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be played by a player,
Display means (effect display device 9) capable of displaying a specific video (demo screen display or the like) during a non-game,
When the first operation (such as the operation of the stick controller 122) by the player is detected, the first notification (the volume adjustment display VL or the like) is executed on the display unit, while the second operation (the push button 120 Display execution means (effect control microcomputer 100, S448, S453, S455 and the like in FIG. 18) for executing a second notification (menu screen display and the like) on the display means when an operation or the like is detected.
When executing the first notification while the specific video is being displayed, the display execution unit keeps at least a part of the specific video in a state where the specific notification is continued (as shown in FIG. When executing the second notification while the specific image is being displayed, the display of the specific image is performed when the volume adjustment display VL is executed. The display is ended (as shown in FIG. 15F, when the menu screen display is executed during the display of the demo screen, the display of the demo screen is ended and the display is switched to the menu screen display).

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

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The first notification is a display for volume adjustment (volume adjustment display VL or the like).

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

(9) In the gaming machine according to (7) or (8),
The second notification is a menu screen display (a menu screen display or the like) from which functions related to the game can be selected.

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

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9),
When the second notification executed during the display of the specific image ends, the specific image is displayed from the beginning (as shown in S483, S493, and S444 in FIG. 20, the display of the menu screen is ended). Sometimes the demo screen display is displayed from the beginning).

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

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (10),
The first notification and the second notification have different periods from the start of notification to the end of notification (as shown in S447 and S450 in FIG. 18, the volume adjustment display ends in 3 seconds, and the menu screen display is 3 minutes). Etc.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to set a suitable period according to the content of the notification.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11),
The specific video includes a video (for example, a video showing three major points of the game as shown in FIG. 15B) explaining the function of the effect during the game.

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

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (12),
When the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (big hit display result or the like), the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state or the like) advantageous to the player,
The display execution means,
When the first notification is executed during the variable display, an image corresponding to the first notification can be displayed over a specific period so as to be superimposed on at least a part of the variable display (as shown in FIG. When the volume adjustment display VL is displayed in the middle, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed in a superimposed manner over 3 seconds).
When the variable display ends before the expiration of the specific period, the first notification is also ended (when the variable display ends before the elapse of 3 seconds, the volume adjustment display VL is ended, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display result of the variable display from being visually recognized.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (13),
The display means includes a selection screen (FIG. 15 (F)) including a plurality of items (such as “volume / light amount adjustment”, “effect mode”, “mobile interlocking mode”, and “close menu”) on the menu screen. ) Menu screen) can be displayed,
The display end condition for the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means is satisfied (in S402 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing in FIG. 16, the effect control process flag is not a value of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing). A selection screen display control unit (in S408 and S410 in FIG. 16, the timer that is counting is terminated, and the corresponding process is terminated, for example);
A selection item index display (such as a display surrounding a selection item on a menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 (F)) indicating which item is selected from among a plurality of items displayed on the display means. A selection item index display unit that can be displayed and updates the selection item index display in response to a selection operation (operation of the stick controller 122 or the like) by the player (processing for specifying a selection item in S484 in FIG. 20) )When,
A selection item corresponding process execution means (S504 to FIG. 21) for executing a process corresponding to an item selected at the time of accepting the decision operation in response to the accepting of the decision operation (operation of the push button 120, etc.) by the player. S506), and
Operation history storage means for storing information capable of specifying an operation history of the player when the selection screen is displayed on the display means (such as the processing of S485 in FIG. 20);
When the selection screen is displayed again on the display unit after the display of the selection screen is terminated by the satisfaction of the display end condition, the selection item index display unit performs the selection based on the information that can specify the operation history. The item index display is displayed (in the processes of S452, S454, and S455 in FIG. 18, the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is specified, and the specified item is selected as a selection item, and the menu screen display is started).

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit composition in a main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation storage buffer in a microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure for explaining the example of a display of a screen during a demonstration screen display. It is a flowchart which shows a screen display process during non-change. It is a flowchart which shows a screen display process during non-change. It is a flowchart which shows a screen display process during non-change. It is a flowchart which shows a screen display process during non-change. It is a flowchart which shows a screen display process during non-change. It is a flowchart which shows a screen display process during non-change. It is a figure for explaining the example of a display of a screen during variable display.

First Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (games to be described later) attached thereto. (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided with a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back 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. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a hit game ball can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the near side on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be operated to hold and tilt in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand) and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See). A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. 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 at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to the position on the upper plate and the lower plate that is shifted to the left or right while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship.

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

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

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

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. (2) When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

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

  In addition, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect.

  Here, the reach state is a display in which the effect symbols that have not been stopped and displayed yet continue to fluctuate when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination. This is a state, or a display state in which all or some of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). Also, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Also, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (a production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 9 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach (normal reach). Such special reach is called super reach. The reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than the special super reach. The normal reach is set so that a big hit is less likely to occur than the super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after a reach symbol is formed, a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image) is displayed, and then in a final effect display before the display result derivation display. In addition, a complicated effect display is performed to improve the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a changing medium effect symbol. In the normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, if the type of the background image (the image forming the background of the symbol) is different from the image displayed before the reach state, without displaying the moving image described above. A relatively simple effect display is performed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, an effect in which the variable display speed is reduced from a symbol before an arbitrary number of symbols (the number of symbol arrays) such as three symbols before the symbol. Is performed, a final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, another effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a result other than the big hit display result is displayed in a manner in which the reach symbol is formed, the reach is referred to as a deviation. In a mode in which the reach symbol is not formed without reaching the reach state, when a shift display result is obtained, a non-reach shift is called a shift.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display section) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information capable of identifying each is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (the second special symbol display) that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information capable of identifying each of them. (Variation display section) 8b. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers from 0 to 9.

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is played). After passing (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning area, the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored storages is not 0, The first special symbol and the second special symbol are in a state where the variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (the variable time) is changed. After elapse, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is predetermined as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. Further, with respect to the variable display in which the start condition has not been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start region such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “hold storage” is also used to indicate (specify) the information (hold storage information) stored on hold.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easily performed), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted displays is reduced by one.

  The gaming machine has a hit ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and thereafter descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the change display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, (1) The first start condition for enabling the variable display of the special symbol to be started is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the effect display device 9 is started. , The variable display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first start winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the change display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, (2) the second start condition for enabling the variable display of the special symbol to be started is satisfied), the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 , The variable display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is used for decoration (for effect) 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. Of the effect symbol as the symbol is displayed. 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. In addition, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the big hit as a big hit display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number in a summed (total) form. In the combined pending storage display unit 18c, the number of pending storage is indicated by displaying an image (hereinafter, referred to as pending display) that displays the generated pending storage information in correspondence with the number of pending storage information. In this way, by providing the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display.

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

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

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thereby, the repetition continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected.

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

  When a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, a variation display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. To an open state that is advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

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

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

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, the big hit probability after the big hit game state ends, the base after the big hit game state ends, the fluctuation time after the big hit game state ends, the number of releases in the big hit ( (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round.

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

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special game state is a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable change state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probable abbreviation of the probability variation state, also referred to as the high probability state) is called “probable big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shorter than the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probable change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is reduced, so that when the time reduction state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state is called “normal big hit”.

  In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. There is a case where the electric chu support control state for facilitating prize winning in the variable prize ball device 15 (higher entry and higher frequency) is controlled. Since the electric tuner support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. The control of the electric chew support includes a control of shortening the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (ordinary symbol shortening control), and an ordinary symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state becomes higher than when the control is not performed. Is increased, and the game ball is easily started and won (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 by such control, a game state is established in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased (high-frequency state) by the electric chewing support control as described above corresponds to the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning with respect to the number of firing balls. Since the ratio “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is a control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the variable winning ball device 15, that is, an electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chewing support control”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable-variable state)” and “low-probability state (non-probable-variable state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , “High base state (power control support state)” and “low base state (non-power support control state)”.

  Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, “low-probability low-base state”, “low-probability-high-base state”, and “high-probability-high-base state” Used. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and the base state is the high-base state. The “high-accuracy high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the state of the base is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15 rounds of jackpots, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot. The normal big hit is a big hit that is controlled to a non-probable change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low-probability high base state) after the end of the fifteen round big hit game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are changed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, The condition continues until the earlier condition of the condition is satisfied.

  The probable jackpot is a jackpot in which, after the end of the fifteenth round jackpot game state, control is performed to shift to the probable change state, the time saving state, and the high base state (highly reliable high base state). In the probable big hit, the condition that such a high-probability high base state is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, 100 times, or the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue until you do.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. 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 according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a built-in random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the capacitor as the backup power supply). In particular, at least data corresponding to a game state, that is, a control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes the control according to the program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, 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 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying special symbols, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage storage display 18b, and the normal symbol storage storage display 41 is performed.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70 Various effects control such as control of the sound output of the sound.

Also, presentation control CPU101 is an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating the detection of the operation action of the player with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121, via the I / O ports unit 105 Enter Also, presentation control CPU101 is an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating the detection of the operation action of the player for the push button 120, a push sensor 124 is input via the I / O ports unit 105. Also, presentation control CPU101 is an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating the detection of the operation acts of the technique's for joystick stick controller 122, the tilting direction sensor unit 123, the I / O ports unit 105 To enter through. Also, presentation control CPU101, by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O ports unit 105, to vibrate operate the stick controller 122.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the motor for the movable body via the output port 105, thereby operating the accessory (movable body) in the downward or upward direction (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

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

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types such as a normal big hit and a probable big hit are included as the big hit in the specific game state. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  Further, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to include any of the variation pattern types determined. Is determined to be the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach. The variation pattern type is randomly selected and determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) from a plurality of variation pattern types set at a selection ratio predetermined in a variation pattern type selection table, The variation pattern is randomly selected and determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns set at a predetermined selection ratio in the variation pattern selection table using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  Such a variation pattern type uses a variation pattern type table that is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is incorrect. Thus, the fluctuation time is reduced when the vehicle is in the time reduction state as compared to when the vehicle is not in the time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction state is not set in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not set. It is set so that the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time becomes high, and even when the reach type is selected, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types becomes high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not reduced. Further, in the time reduction state, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern used when not in the time reduction state is set. The average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than that in the non-state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type includes a case where the number of reserved storages of the special symbol to be subjected to the variation display (the total number of reserved storages of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is equal to or more than a predetermined number, and a value less than the predetermined number. By setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, when the reserved storage number of each special symbol to be changed and displayed is a predetermined number or more, when the reserved storage number of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number On the other hand, the number-of-reserves reduction control in which the fluctuation time is reduced may be executed. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, compared to when not in the hold number reduction control state, the setting is made such that the rate of selection of a variation pattern type having a short variation time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is increased. The average time of the fluctuating time may be shorter than in the case where the number of holdings is not controlled. Further, in the suspension number reduction control, even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation time itself of the variation pattern type may be shorter than when the suspension number reduction control state is not set.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). If any of the big hit determination values shown matches, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable big hit). Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 5A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (the change display of the first special symbol is changed). It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for the first special symbol. FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (the change display of the second special symbol is changed). It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when the game is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination tables shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining a big hit type when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of the jackpot is determined to be one of “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, and is referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the determination values (big hit type determination) corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probable variable big hit” are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1. Value) is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5C, the determination values (big hit type determination) which are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and correspond to “normal big hit” and “probably variable big hit”, respectively. Value) is set.

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

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and determines that the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot symbol. The hit jackpot symbol is determined. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table into the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. A setting may be made so that the ratio of selecting a jackpot type having a larger number of rounds is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type of the big hit is advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5C may have a higher percentage determined to be the probability variable big hit than the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can have a higher probability of the probability of a large hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be set to have a higher probability of being determined to be the probability variable big hit than the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a fluctuation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the fluctuation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the fluctuation pattern XX, respectively). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by that number. "(H)" indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the variation of the effect symbol.

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

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command for designating the end of the change of the first and second special symbols (symbol confirmation designation command). The command 8F00 (H) is also an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the fluctuation display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is ended and the display result (fixed stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect symbol change display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is ended, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  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 restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, otherwise, the initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

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

  Commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probable change jackpot).

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

  Commands A301 to A302 (H) are big hit end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit gaming state for each big hit type (normal big hit or probable big hit).

  The command A401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there is a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command for designating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total reserved storage number designation command for designating the total number (the total reserved storage number) of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved storages. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (a command to specify the number of storages to be held down) for designating that the number of storages to be held down is subtracted by one. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for game control transmits the command for subtracting the total number of reserved storages when subtracting the total number of reserved storages, but does not use the total number of reserved storages subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of reserved storages, a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which, as the command for specifying the number of reserved storages, a total reserved storage number designation command for specifying the total reserved storage number is transmitted. May be configured to transmit a command designating the increased number of reserved storages. Specifically, when the first reserved storage increases, a first reserved storage number designation command for designating the first reserved storage number is transmitted, and when the second reserved storage increases, the second reserved storage number is designated. The second reserved storage number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the prize-winning determination results such as the jackpot determination, the jackpot type determination, and the variation pattern type determination at the time of the start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined from the determination results at the time of a prize, and the result of determining the type of the big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, in a prize-winning effect process (see FIG. 10) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit occurs at the time of starting prize, the type of the big hit, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Is within the range of the determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating a big hit and a value designating a big hit type are set, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In addition, a value that specifies the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not, and can recognize the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command. Thus, the type of the variation pattern can be recognized.

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

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

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

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

  Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and outputs them to the A process of storing (storing) in the storage area of the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  As described above, the fact that the information regarding the starting winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. 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 the storage area in advance at the time of the start winning, but a variation pattern setting process (described later). It may be extracted at the time of the change of the special symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the holding specific area and the storage area is read out at the time of the start winning and used for a pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Can be

  When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designating command, a change type command, a first or second start winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command. A command indicating the result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect process in S1217 and S1228) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Various commands such as a received symbol designating command, a variation type command, and a command for designating the total number of retained storages can be stored in the receiving command buffer at the time of the start winning provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100 in association with each other. In addition, a storage area for storing data capable of specifying the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effecting operations that do not involve a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern includes data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

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

  In the main process, for example, a necessary initial setting process, a normal time initializing process, a non-normal time game state restoring process, a random number circuit setting process (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), a display random number updating process (variation pattern) , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, variation pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of the normal random number generation counter for symbol per contact determination) and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  It should be noted that a shot sphere detection process that executes a process related to the detection of a shot sphere when a shot sphere is detected by a shot sphere detection sensor (not shown) capable of detecting a game ball fired from a hit ball shooting device (not shown). , May be executed in the timer interrupt processing. Then, a firing notification command for notifying that a game ball has been fired (detected) in the fire ball detection process is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the process of S28. It may be. The effect control microcomputer 100 may determine that the game is not being played (the player is not playing a game) when the firing notification command has not been received for a predetermined period.

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

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the game is not being played after a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, and the demonstration screen is displayed. At this time, even if the game ball is fired, a state may occur in which the winning prize opening does not win at all. In such a case, if the shooting ball detection sensor or the touch sensor determines whether or not the game is being played, it is possible to reliably determine whether or not the game is being played or not.

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

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing 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 process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

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

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port switch 13a is ON, the number of stored first reserved storage data is set on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a variation pattern determination) are output from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (A random number for use) is extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

  Regarding the following description relating to the hold storage, the fact that the information regarding the starting winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold storage”. The numerical data stored in the first storage buffer may be referred to as first storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second storage buffer may be referred to as second storage information.

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

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol change process (S303) is a process in which the process proceeds to a special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is on (S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the flow shifts to S1222. If the first startup port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process moves to S1222.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by one (S1213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. One is increased (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 stores a total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the order of winning into the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. The data indicating "first" is set in an area corresponding to the value of (1) (S1215).

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

  As shown in FIG. 7A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total pending storage counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Based on the winning in the second starting winning port 14, data indicating "first" or "second" in the winning order is set. Therefore, the winning order to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are determined at the time of the start prize (S1217).

  In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and after various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as the hold storage information, the start of the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal process (S300), the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the hold storage information. The determination as to whether or not the display result is the big hit display result, and the big hit type determination are performed based on the big hit determination value and the big hit type determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Perform based on

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the winning start in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is set to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. At the timing when the winning prize port 13 or the second starting prize port 14 is started (time when the stored storage information is stored), the stored storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the starting prize is prefetched, and the prefetched reservation is performed. Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not to be a big hit, the determination of the type of the big hit, and the determination of the variation pattern are determined in accordance with the above-described various random numbers, the big hit determination value, the big hit type determination value , And a prize-winning effect process for pre-reading based on the fluctuation pattern type determination value. By doing so, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the fluctuation display result is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit (the possibility of a big hit) during the fluctuation display.

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

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the first state is established regardless of the gaming state (high-probability state, low-probability state, high-base state, low-base state, big-hit game state, etc.). Each time the start winning port 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, when a start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first start winning designating command. The command for specifying the total number of storages to be held is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

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

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

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

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

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the big hit game state), the second state Every time the start winning port 14 is started, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, when a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, a symbol designating command, a change type command, a second starting winning designating command. The command for specifying the total number of storages to be held is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer has pending storage data (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, if the customer waiting state designation command has not been transmitted yet, the customer waiting state designation command designating the customer waiting state mode is issued. A process for transmission is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal process ends. Here, when the customer wait state designation command is transmitted, the customer wait state designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer wait state designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt after transmitting the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting state designation command transmission completed flag is set, and the customer It is controlled not to transmit the wait state designation command. Such a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a will be described below in accordance with whether data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display 8a performs a variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the second special symbol display 8b displays the variation of the second special symbol on the basis of the hold storage data stored in the second hold storage buffer. Is performed.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed according to the starting winning prize in which the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in this embodiment. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55, and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. The data is stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55.

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). Each of the stored random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages = n-1. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each of the symbols stored in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4). The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Also, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. In addition, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective summed pending storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the summed suspended storage number = 1 to 8.

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

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first starting winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is to be performed on the first special symbol. , Or data indicating "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second starting winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that processing is to be performed on the second special symbol. Data is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random hit determination random number) from the hold storage buffer, and executes the hit hit determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number for jackpot determination extracted in S1216 of the starting port switch passing process and S1227 of the starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the big hit. Perform The big hit determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 5) with a big hit determination random number and, when they match, determining a big hit. That is, it is a program for executing the process of determining a big hit.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high probability state) than in the non-probable change state (normal game state). More specifically, the large-hit-judgment-judgment table (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, A normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A are set) that is set to be smaller than the time-and-big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. If the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probable change time big hit determination table. When the vehicle is in the state or the time saving state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal time big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number (random R) for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game state, but to determine whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol. But also.

  Whether or not the current game state is the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, the probability change flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 9) when a probability change big hit occurs, and thereafter, a condition that the next big hit is determined, or a fluctuation display that results in a loss display result. When the condition that the predetermined number of times has been executed (for example, 100 times) is satisfied, the special symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset and displayed at the timing of stopping and displaying.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for jackpot type determination extracted in the starting port switch passing process and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance, and holds the random number using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the storage buffer are determined (S73).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). More specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, the symbol "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. If the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol determined in S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "probably big hit", "7" is set as the special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  In the above-described special symbol change processing (S303), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop processing (S304). The value is updated, and the process proceeds to the special symbol stop processing.

  If the result of the fluctuation display indicates a big hit, the big win game opening pre-process (S305), the big win opening process (S306), and the big hit end process (S307) are executed to control the big hit game state. Is done. In the big hit end processing (S307), the probable change flag and the time saving flag are set at the time of the end of the probability changing big hit, and the time saving flag is set at the end of the normal big hit. Thus, after the end of the jackpot, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the time saving state.

  The time-saving state after the probability change big hit and the normal big hit needs to be continued until one of the conditions until the change display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. In such a continuous period of 100 variable displays, in the big hit end process (S307), the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time reduction state is set to 100 times, and thereafter, every time the variable display is executed. In the special symbol stop process, control is performed by subtracting and updating, and the time saving flag is reset based on the count-up of the time saving number counter, so that the time saving state is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  Next, during non-fluctuation (non-game) in which the effect symbols are not being fluctuated, non-fluctuation screen display processing for controlling the display screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is executed (S707). After that, the processing shifts to S702.

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The hold storage display control process executes a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit (the lower position on the screen) formed in the effect display device 9 (S707). In the process of S707, a process of causing a hold record display to appear on the combined hold storage display unit is executed according to the occurrence of the hold storage. Further, a process for changing the appearing hold display is executed.

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

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop processing (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

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

  In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above-described processes, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed. The effect control CPU 101, for example, recognizes the specified fluctuation pattern and display result for the fluctuation display to be executed based on the received fluctuation pattern command and the display result designation command, and The stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), a type of disturbance necessary to determine various display results from among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining a stop symbol of an effect symbol according to the display result. Numerical values are extracted, and the stop symbols of the effect symbols are determined using these and the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbols and the numerical values are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a medium effect symbol (middle symbol), and a right effect symbol ( Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers SR1-3 for determination of the right symbol) is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the effect.

  Each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software in the effect control microcomputer 100, and a predetermined value set for each of them. Each is cyclically updated within the numerical range, and is extracted at a timing determined for each of them, and is used as a random number. That is, a stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, when stopping the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol with the determined stop symbol. Regarding the effect design, a stop design that reminds the user of a big hit is called a big hit design. Then, a stop symbol that reminds the user of a loss is referred to as a “missing symbol”.

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

  When determining a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the out-of-reach symbol determination data table (random number) stored in the ROM 102 is extracted. Using a data table that shows the relationship with the left, middle, and right effect symbols that deviate from the numerical values), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the left, middle, and right effect symbols, which are the fluctuation display results of the effect symbols, respectively. Are determined as a combination. Further, in the case where the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols is determined in this way, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the big hit symbols, correction is made so as to become the out-of-reach symbol combination ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by accident, the stop symbol is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is corrected. Is determined. The combination of the non-reach out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result.

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

  When determining the combination of the big hit symbols, the combination of the big hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit. For example, when it is a probability variable jackpot, a combination of probability variable jackpots reminiscent of a probability variable jackpot (for example, a symbol in which any odd symbol such as "7, 7, 7" for left, middle, and right effect symbols is prepared) Is determined. Also, when a normal jackpot is achieved, a combination of normal jackpot symbols reminiscent of a normal jackpot (for example, a symbol in which any of the even symbols such as left, middle, and right effect symbols such as “2, 2, 2” are prepared) Is determined.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is to be set to the probability variable jackpot, a table for determining the symbol jackpot that is stored in the ROM 102 (a data table indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the symbol symbol of the jackpot) is used. Then, a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any one of odd-numbered symbols is selected and determined. In the probability changing big hit symbol determination table, numerical data of each of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd symbols. When determining the combination of the probability variable big hit symbols, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from the SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is used as the combination of the probability variable big hit symbols using the probability variable big hit symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The combination of the probable jackpot symbols thus determined is used as the final stop symbol which is the result of the fluctuation display.

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

  When the normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to each normal reach type is performed. Further, when super reach is specified in the variation pattern command, a reach effect corresponding to each type of super reach is performed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the state is the probable change state based on the probable change state designation command, and can recognize the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the effect device, a special effect can be performed according to the probable change state and the time saving state.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the game state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the time reduction state designation command, the probable change state designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the game state thus recognized and the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect mode according to the current game state. It is possible to execute the fluctuation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in addition to the fluctuation pattern, whether to be a big hit, and, if the type of the big hit can be specified by the fluctuation pattern command, information on whether to make the big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, Further, the combination of the stop symbols of the effect symbols may be determined based on the information of the type of the big hit.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the process table.

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

  Next, an image displayed on the effect display device 9 during a non-game in the present embodiment will be described. During a non-game, as shown in S77 of FIG. 11, when no start winning is generated and there is no hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, an effect is given from the game control microcomputer 560 side. The customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100 side. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted during the non-fluctuation in which the start winning is not generated but not in the fluctuation display. Therefore, the non-game state has the same meaning as the non-change state.

  After receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the game is not playing (non-changing) after a predetermined period has elapsed, and displays a demonstration screen for customer waiting (demo screen) (hereinafter, demo screen). Display). While the demonstration screen is being displayed, an image explaining the points of the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the main point of the effect) flows on the screen of the effect display device 9. The production flowing in the video is a production with high expectation of big hits which is important for the player. During the display of the demonstration screen, important information about the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate of entry into the probable change state, the number of payouts, and the number of times saved will be displayed on the video (displayed as an image). It may be.

  Further, during the demonstration screen display, a process of notifying that the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be adjusted based on detection of an operation by the player, and various settings relating to the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed. Is performed. For example, when the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed during the display of the demo screen, the operation is detected by detecting means such as the tilt direction sensor unit 123 that can detect an operation by a player's operation. Thus, the first notification is executed. Also, when the push button 120 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the operation is detected by a detection unit such as the push sensor 124 that can detect an operation by a player's operation. A second notification is performed. Various processes performed during the display of the demonstration screen will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) elapses after the change display of the effect symbol ends (stop of fixing the symbol), the demo screen display starts as shown in FIG. 15 (B). Is done. When the demonstration screen display is started, an image for explaining the function of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), three types of high-expected effects that are likely to be executed when the jackpot display results in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed as three major points. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an effect for giving a notice that the big hit expectation is high is achieved by moving a movable character provided around the effect display device 9 as one of the three major points. Be executed. At the start of the demonstration screen display, an image indicating that the accessory is movable is displayed at the upper left of the screen (see FIG. 15B).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of giving an advance notice of a high jackpot expectation is provided by a next announcement in which a video indicated by the character of “next” flows during variable display as one of the three major points. Be executed. The next notice is, for example, a notice indicating that after the start of the fluctuation display, a reach effect having a high jackpot expectation is developed during the fluctuation display. At the start of the demonstration screen display, an image indicating the next notice is displayed at the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 15B). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of operating the push button 120 is executed at a timing after reaching the reach as one of the three major points. When the push button 120 is operated by the player, a notice that the character will cut in is displayed on the screen. A plurality of types of cut-in notices of such characters are provided, and the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of character, the content of the character, the color of the character, and the like. Among them, the production in which the character screams “super heat!” Is a cut-in notice indicating that the jackpot is highly expected. At the start of the demonstration screen display, an image showing such a hot cut-in is displayed at the upper right of the screen (see FIG. 15B).

  If all three major points are executed during one change display, it is preferable to determine the big hit if all three major points appear. When two of the three major points appear, the big hit may be determined. The number of points for the description of the effect with high expectation is not limited to three, but may be less than three, or three or more, and the number may be changed as appropriate.

  Also, at the lower right of the screen, a video showing explanations of the three major points in the game indicating that the three effects are effects with a high jackpot expectation is displayed, and a volume adjustment guidance display and a menu guidance display are shown. The image is displayed. The volume adjustment guide display is an image that imitates the stick controller 122 and a display of characters of “volume adjustment”. When the player moves the stick controller 122 right and left, the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be adjusted. It is an image showing what can be done. The menu guidance display is a display including an image imitating the push button 120 and the characters “menu display”, and an image indicating that the menu screen is displayed in response to a push operation of the push button 120 by the player. It is.

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

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

  When the player operates the stick controller 122 left and right in accordance with the volume adjustment guide display during the demonstration screen display, a confirmation sound is output. In addition, when an operation for adjusting the volume (volume adjustment operation) is performed, the screen changes to a volume adjustment screen as illustrated in FIG. On the volume adjustment screen, a volume adjustment display VL indicating the current volume is displayed at the lower left position of the screen so as to be superimposed on the demo screen display. The volume adjustment display VL indicates that the volume is displayed on a scale of five levels, and indicates that the larger the number of scales indicated by oblique lines in the figure, the higher the volume. The player can check the volume changed by operating the stick controller 122 by using the confirmation sound and the volume adjustment display VL.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (E), the stick controller 122 is operated by the player, and the video showing the three major points of the game is continuously displayed even while the volume adjustment display VL is being displayed. In the volume adjustment screen, a volume adjustment guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and a return operation guidance display is displayed. The return operation guide display is a display including an image imitating the push button 120 and the character “return”, and the volume adjustment can be ended in response to a push operation of the push button 120 by the player. FIG.

  The volume adjustment display VL displayed by the volume adjustment operation is t3 (3 seconds) when there is a return operation of operating the push button 120 by the player, or there is no volume adjustment operation after the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. It will be deleted when the time has elapsed.

  When the player presses the push button 120 in accordance with the menu guidance display during the demonstration screen display, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 (F) is displayed. On the menu screen, four items that can be selected by the player are displayed. The four items are displayed over the top and bottom of the screen, and from the top are items of “volume / light amount adjustment”, “effect mode setting”, “mobile interlocking mode”, and “close menu”. Among these items, one item surrounded by a thick frame in the drawing is an item indicating that the item is currently set. On the right side of the four items, the characters "Please select" are displayed.

  Here, the “volume / light amount adjustment” is a function that can adjust the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the light amount of the screen of the effect display device 9, and the light amount of the light emitting means such as the frame LED 28 provided in the game frame. It is. The “effect mode setting” is a function that can change the effect mode. For example, it is possible to set the execution frequency of the effect such as setting a high execution frequency of the hold change notice to change the color of the hold display to announce the jackpot expectation, or preventing the hold change notice from being executed at all. You may be able to. Further, it may be possible to set the execution frequency of the effect using an operation means such as an effect of operating the push button 120. The background and the character may be selected from a plurality of types.

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

  As shown in FIG. 15 (F), on the menu screen, a selection operation guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and a determination operation guidance display is also displayed. The selection operation guidance display is a display made up of an image imitating the stick controller 122 and the characters “selection”, and an item to be selected is selected according to the player operating the stick controller 122 to the near side or the back side. It is an image showing that it changes. Further, the determination operation guide display is a display including an image imitating the push button 120 and the text of “determination”, and is determined as the selected item in response to the push operation of the push button 120 by the player. FIG.

  The menu screen displayed by the menu display operation indicates that there is an operation to close the menu determined to be the item of “close menu” among the selection items, or that t4 (3 minutes) has elapsed without any operation on the menu screen It ends when it does. After the end, the video is switched to the demonstration screen display of FIG. 15B at the start of the demonstration screen display.

  In addition, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 15F, an item other than “close the menu” is selected, and a screen corresponding to the selected item is displayed in response to a push operation of the push button 120 by the player. Is done. On the screen corresponding to each selection item, an item of “close menu” is displayed together with the plurality of selection items in the same manner as in FIG. 15 (F). In each item, various settings can be changed in detail. For example, in the “mobile interlock mode”, an operation that takes a predetermined time such as a password input is required, and the operation may be complicated. Also, on the screen corresponding to each selection item, when there is an operation to close the menu, or when t5 (3 minutes) has elapsed without any operation on the menu screen, the start of the demonstration screen display is shown in FIG. The image is switched to the demonstration screen display of).

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

  When the stick controller 122 is operated, a volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, a menu screen is displayed. Therefore, in a simple operation such as moving the stick controller 122 right and left as in volume adjustment, the demo screen is displayed continuously, and in a complicated operation such as inputting a password after displaying the menu screen, the demo screen is displayed. The display ends. By doing so, it is possible to suitably execute the demonstration screen display according to the operation.

  When the display of the menu screen is completed, the demonstration screen is displayed from the beginning. Therefore, if the demo screen is displayed again after the menu screen is displayed while the demo screen is displayed, displaying the demo screen display from the middle of the video prevents the video from being interrupted and the appearance from becoming worse. can do.

  Further, the time from when the volume adjustment display VL is displayed to when the display is terminated when there is no player operation is different between the display of the menu screen and the volume adjustment display VL. Specifically, the volume adjustment display VL ends when there is no operation for three seconds, and the menu screen ends when there is no operation for three minutes. In this way, a simple operation such as volume control can be operated in a short time, so it is completed in a short time of 3 seconds, and a complicated operation of executing a setting corresponding to an item after displaying a menu screen is performed. Since it is difficult to operate in a short time, the operation is completed in a long time of 3 minutes. Therefore, a suitable period can be set according to each display.

  Also, while the demonstration screen is displayed, an image showing the three major points of the game is displayed. In this way, the player can understand the function of the effect during the game by displaying the demo screen. In addition, even when volume adjustment is performed when an important image such as the three major points of a game is flowing, the image is not interrupted while the demo screen display is being executed. can do.

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

  In S402, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, that is, whether or not the value is in a non-fluctuation state that is not fluctuating or a big hit game. . Here, when the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S403. On the other hand, if the value of the effect control process flag is not a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S407.

  In S <b> 407, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the various timers such as the first to fifth timers and the confirmation sound output timer is counting. The first to fifth timers are timers provided in accordance with the display screens (display images) displayed on the effect display device 9 as described later, and are used when the display screens (display images) start displaying. It is provided to count the elapse of a predetermined time from and to switch to a different display screen (display image) when the time is up. In addition, as described later, the timer for outputting a confirmation sound counts a predetermined time from the start of the output of the confirmation sound when the volume adjustment operation is performed, and ends the output of the confirmation sound when the time is up. It is provided in order to. If none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process ends. On the other hand, if any of the timers is counting, the timer that is counting is terminated (S408), and the process proceeds to S409.

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

  As described above, during the display of the demonstration screen, the volume adjustment screen, the menu screen, and the screen during execution of each item selected from the menu screen as shown in FIG. When the value no longer corresponds to the waiting process, that is, when the variable display is started, the screen (video) being displayed ends and the variable display screen is started.

  In step S403, where the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception wait process, the effect control CPU 101 specifies a customer wait demonstration display (display of a demonstration screen). It is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Here, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S412 described later. On the other hand, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is cleared (S404), and a counter value corresponding to (t1) is set in the first timer (S405). The count of the first timer (t1) is started (S406), and the non-variable screen display process ends.

  The first timer (t1) is a timer that starts counting after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols is stopped (after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the main board 31). The value set in the first timer (t1) is a time sufficient for the player to grasp the stopped effect symbol after the variation symbol display is stopped. If there is a hold storage, the next variable display is started after the time has elapsed. That is, when the variable display is performed continuously, the time is a time during which the effect of the continuous variable display is maintained and the effect symbol stopped at each variable display is easily grasped. For example, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the first timer (t1).

  In S412, which proceeds when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the first to fifth timers is counting. Is determined. Whether or not any of the timers is counting may be determined by checking whether or not the count value of each timer has been counted down (it may be determined whether or not the count is 0). If none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends. On the other hand, if any of the timers is counting, the counting timer is decremented by 1 (S413), and the process proceeds to S414.

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

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

  The second timer (t2) is a timer that starts counting from the start of the display of the demo screen. The second timer (t2) describes the three major points of the game after the start of the display of the demo screen, and the display of the demo screen is started. Is a timer for counting a predetermined time (t2) until the screen returns to the screen (FIG. 15B). For example, a value corresponding to one minute is set in the second timer (t2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The value set in each of the first to fifth timers is not limited to the value exemplified in the present embodiment, and may be another value. Further, the value set in each of the first to fifth timers does not have to be a fixed value, and may be a value that is appropriately changed according to a control state or an effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in S430, which proceeds when the first timer (t1) is counting, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the time of the first timer (t1) has expired. Here, when the time of the first timer (t1) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends. On the other hand, when the time of the first timer (t1) has expired, a counter value corresponding to the demo screen display period (t2) is set in the second timer (S431). Next, the second timer (t2) starts counting (S432). Next, the demonstration screen display (FIG. 15B) is started (S433). Next, a volume adjustment guidance display (FIG. 15B) is started (S434). Next, the menu guidance display (FIG. 15B) is started (S435), and the non-variable screen display processing is ended. Note that the processing of S433 and S434 may be performed simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in S440, which proceeds when the second timer (t2) is counting, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a volume adjustment operation by operating the stick controller 122. If there is a volume adjustment operation, a count value corresponding to the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is set (S446). Next, counting of the third timer (t3 = 3 seconds) is started (S447). Next, as shown in FIG. 15E, the volume adjustment display VL and the like are superimposed on the demonstration screen display (S448). Next, the process proceeds to S460.

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

  In S452, when there is no selection item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area, the effect control CPU 101 sets the menu item “volume / light amount adjustment” as a selection item and sets the item “volume / light amount adjustment” as a selection item. The screen display (display enclosing the item of “volume / light amount adjustment” with a thick frame) is started (S453). Next, the process proceeds to S480. Further, in S452, when there is a selection item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area, the effect control CPU 101 specifies an item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S454). Then, the specified item is set as a selection item, and a menu screen display (display in which the specified item is surrounded by a thick frame) using the item as a selection item is started (S455). Next, the process proceeds to S480.

  As shown in S454 and S455, the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is specified, and the menu screen display is started using the specified item as a selection item. Therefore, even if the end condition of the menu screen display is satisfied and the menu screen is ended, the display that surrounds the item specified based on the information that can specify the immediately preceding operation history with the thick frame is executed again. Convenience can be improved. More specifically, if the previously selected item is “effect mode setting”, even if the menu screen display is ended, the menu screen display is started again, and the “effect mode setting” at the end of the display is displayed. , The display of the menu screen can be started, so that the convenience for the player can be improved.

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

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

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

  The timer value of the confirmation sound outputting timer is set to a predetermined value according to the output time of the confirmation sound. The timer value of the confirmation sound output timer may not be the same as the output time of the confirmation sound, may be slightly longer than the confirmation sound output time, or may be slightly shorter. Good. Furthermore, the output time of the confirmation sound may have a different length depending on the output volume. In this case, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer corresponding to the output time of each confirmation sound is determined by the timer count. Set at the start of

  In S461, it is determined whether or not there is a volume adjustment operation by operating the stick controller 122. If there is no stick operation, the process proceeds to S467. If there is a stick operation in S461, the volume display of the volume adjustment display VL superimposed on the demonstration screen display is changed according to the operation content of the stick controller 122 (S462). Next, effect control CPU 101 sets a volume corresponding to the volume of the superimposed display (S463). After such settings are made, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

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

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

  In S 467, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a pressing operation of “return” push button 120. If there is an operation of “return” in S467, the process proceeds to S469. If there is no “return” operation in S467, it is determined whether or not the time of the third timer (t3) has expired (S468). If the third timer (t3) has expired, the flow proceeds to S469. If the third timer (t3) has not timed out, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends.

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

  As shown in FIG. 20, in S480, in which the fourth timer (t4 = 3 minutes) is counting, the effect control CPU 101 performs a menu screen selection operation (a menu item selection operation by operating the stick controller 122). ) Is determined. If there is no menu screen selection operation in S480, it is determined whether or not the fourth timer (t4) has timed out (S493). In S493, when the time of the fourth timer (t4) has expired, the process proceeds to S443, and the process of displaying the demonstration screen display from the beginning is started. If the time of the fourth timer (t4) has not expired, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends.

  If there is a menu screen selection operation in S480, the fourth timer (t4) is reset, and the counting of the fourth timer (t4) is started again (S481). Next, in S482, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a menu screen determination operation (menu item determination operation by operating push button 120). If it is determined in step S482 that the menu screen has not been determined, the process advances to step S493. If there is a menu screen determination operation in S482, it is determined whether or not the selected item is an item of "close menu" (S483).

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

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

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

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

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

  In S503, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the mobile interlocking mode process is being executed. If the mobile interlock mode processing is being executed, the mobile interlock mode processing is continuously executed (S505), and the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, if the mobile interlock mode processing is not being executed, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends.

  In S507, which proceeds during execution of various processes on the menu screen, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an operation is being performed in various processes. Here, when the operation is being performed in various processes, the fifth timer (t5) being counted is reset, and the counting of the fifth timer (t5) is started again (S508), and the non-fluctuating screen display is performed. The process ends. On the other hand, when the operation is not being performed in various processes, it is determined whether the fifth timer (t5) has expired (S509). Here, if the fifth timer (t5) has not counted up, the non-fluctuation-in-progress screen display processing ends. On the other hand, if the fifth timer (t5) has expired, the process being executed is terminated (S510), and the process proceeds to S443 described above, where the process of displaying the demonstration screen display from the beginning is started.

  As described above, by executing the non-fluctuating screen display processing, each screen is switched according to the flow shown in FIG.

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

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

  However, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), when the fluctuation display is stopped, the volume adjustment display VL is erased even before three seconds have elapsed since the display of the volume adjustment display VL. Here, since the display result of the variable display when the variable display is stopped is important information for the game, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed while the variable display is stopped and the display result of the final symbol is displayed. If the display is superimposed on the effect design, it is difficult to recognize the display result. Therefore, when the variable display ends before the elapse of 3 seconds, the volume adjustment display VL is ended at the same time, so that the display result of the variable display can be prevented from being visually recognized.

  Here, the volume adjustment display VL during the fluctuation display has a larger display image than the volume adjustment display VL displayed during the demonstration screen display. This is to make it easier for the player to understand the changing volume adjustment display VL. However, the volume adjustment display VL may be configured such that the size of the image is the same during fluctuation and during the demonstration screen display, or the image is larger during the demonstration screen display than during the fluctuation. Is also good. Further, during the fluctuation display, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol. Further, when the reach is advanced to the super reach, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed as a smaller image than before the reach in the development destination. As described above, the display position and size of the volume adjustment display VL can be appropriately changed.

  In addition, it is desirable that the volume adjustment display VL during the fluctuation display is displayed in such a manner that the notice executed during the fluctuation display is transparently displayed so that the notice displayed behind can be seen. In this way, it is possible to prevent the notice during the fluctuation display from being completely invisible by the volume adjustment display VL.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 15, when the stick controller 122 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, the menu screen is displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (E), when executing the volume adjustment display VL during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is performed while the demonstration screen display is continued, as shown in FIG. 15 (F). As described above, when executing the menu screen display during the demonstration screen display, the demonstration screen display is terminated and the demonstration screen display is switched to the menu screen display. With this configuration, the demo screen display is not once erased when adjusting the volume, so that the demo screen is not frequently interrupted, and the demo screen can be suitably displayed.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 15, when the stick controller 122 is operated, a volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, a menu screen is displayed. Therefore, in a simple operation such as moving the stick controller 122 right and left as in volume adjustment, the demo screen is displayed continuously, and in a complicated operation such as inputting a password after displaying the menu screen, the demo screen is displayed. The display ends. By doing so, it is possible to suitably execute the demonstration screen display according to the operation.

  (3) As shown in S483, S493 in FIG. 20, and S444 in FIG. 18, when the display of the menu screen ends, the demonstration screen display is displayed from the beginning. Therefore, if the demo screen is displayed again after the menu screen is displayed while the demo screen is displayed, displaying the demo screen display from the middle of the video prevents the video from being interrupted and the appearance from becoming worse. can do.

  (4) As shown in S447 and S450 in FIG. 18, the volume adjustment display is set to end in 3 seconds, and the menu screen display is set to end in 3 minutes. That is, the time from when the volume adjustment display VL is displayed to when the display is terminated when there is no player operation is different between the display of the menu and the volume adjustment display VL. In this way, a simple operation such as volume control can be operated in a short time, so it is completed in a short time of 3 seconds, and a complicated operation of executing a setting corresponding to an item after displaying a menu screen is performed. Since it is difficult to operate in a short time, it can be completed in a long time of three minutes. Therefore, a suitable period can be set according to each display.

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

  (6) As shown in FIG. 22D, when the fluctuation display is stopped, the volume adjustment display VL is erased even before three seconds have elapsed since the display of the volume adjustment display VL. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the display result of the variable display from being visually recognized.

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

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described as a modification of the first embodiment. Here, only the processing and control different from the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the processing and control common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the first embodiment, each time the stick controller 122 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the volume display of the volume adjustment display VL is changed step by step (S462), and a volume corresponding to the changed volume is set. (S463). However, in addition to this, the volume may be set to a predetermined specific level based on the operation of the push button 120 once.

  For example, when the specific stage is set to the maximum volume (the volume corresponding to the fifth stage of the five stages), the volume may be any one of the first, second, third, and fourth stages. Is set to the maximum value (fifth step) based on the operation of the push button 120 once when the setting is made, and the volume adjustment display VL is displayed in a mode corresponding to the maximum value. You may.

  In addition, while the demonstration screen is being displayed, a notification such as “when the push button is operated, the volume is set to the maximum value” may be given by sound output from the speaker 27 or display by the effect display device 9 (or both). As a result, a player who needs the function can be encouraged to use the function, and a player who does not need the function can operate the push button 120 by mistake and intend to use the function. It can be prevented that the volume is set to the maximum value without setting. Such notification is executed only when the currently set volume level is any of the stages other than the specific stage (first stage, second stage, third stage, fourth stage), and has already been performed at the specific stage. The notification may not be executed when the setting is set to (or the notification may be executed conservatively, such as by reducing the sound or display).

  Also, the specific level has been described as the maximum volume (volume corresponding to the fifth of the five levels), but is not limited to this. Any of the first, second, third, and fourth stages may be set as the specific stage. Further, it may be possible to set which of the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, the fourth stage, and the fifth stage to be a specific stage by a player or a game store clerk. For example, the player can set a sound volume value suitable for himself / herself as a specific stage, so that the sound volume at a specific stage can be set from a volume other than the specific stage by a simple operation. In addition, the game shop clerk sets a sound volume value suitable for the environment of the game store as the specific stage, so that the volume other than the specific stage can be set to a specific stage volume by a simple operation.

  In addition, the volume is set to the specific stage based on the operation of the push button 120 once, but is not limited to this. For example, in addition to this, the volume may be set to a specific stage based on the fact that the state in which the game is not performed has continued for a predetermined period (for example, one minute). According to this, when the players are switched, it is possible to prevent the volume setting other than the specific stage set by the previous player from being carried over to the subsequent players. The state in which the game is not performed is, for example, a case in which the period during which the special symbol change display is not performed continues for a predetermined period (for example, one minute), or a case where the touch sensor is provided on the hitting operation handle 5 and the touch sensor is not touched. It is sufficient if the state continues for a predetermined period (for example, one minute).

  In addition, the operation of the push button 120 once is described as an example of “one operation of the player”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mode in which a so-called operating means such as the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 is operated once over a relatively short period (single operation), or a mode in which it is operated once over a relatively long period (long) Push and long) are also included in "one action of the player". Also, a series of contact operations on the touch panel (one-stroke writing) and the detection of the player's movement in a predetermined order from a plurality of infrared sensors (detection of continuous movement by a plurality of detection means) are described as "one player's movement". Of operation.

  The timing at which the volume can be adjusted is not limited to when the demo screen is displayed. The volume may be adjusted at any timing, such as during the special symbol fluctuation display (including during high-speed fluctuation, during super reach, etc.) and during a big hit. If the volume can be adjusted at a plurality of timings, a notification such as “operating the push button sets the volume to the maximum value” may be provided in a manner corresponding to the timing. For example, while the demonstration screen is being displayed, the notification may be performed with a relatively large display, while the display may be performed with a relatively small display during a big hit.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the sound volume, the amount of light emitted from the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side or various LEDs provided on the game board may be adjustable. In this case, the light amount adjustment may be performed in the same manner as the above-described volume adjustment. Specifically, the light amount can be set to any one of a first stage, a second stage, a third stage, a fourth stage, and a fifth stage (specific stage). When the push button 120 is operated once when any of the third stage and the fourth stage is set, the light amount is set to a specific stage and the light amount adjustment display corresponds to the specific stage. You may make it display according to a mode. Note that the light amount may be in the first stage <second stage <third stage <fourth stage <fifth stage (specific stage), or first stage> second stage> third stage> four stages Eye> Fifth stage (specific stage).

  Further, instead of or in addition to the volume, the execution frequency of the effect may be adjustable. For example, a specific notice effect (first operation notice executed by pressing the push button 120, second operation notice executed by operating the stick controller 122, hold change notice, premier notice to determine a big hit, etc.) ) May be adjustable. Also in this case, the effect execution frequency may be adjusted in the same manner as the above-described volume adjustment. Specifically, the effect execution frequency can be set to any of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth stages, and the effect execution frequency can be set to the first, second, or third stage. When the push button 120 is operated once when any of the first, third, and fourth stages is set, the effect execution frequency is set to a specific stage, and the execution frequency adjustment display is performed. May be displayed in a mode corresponding to the specific stage. Note that the execution frequency may be the first stage <second stage <third stage <fourth stage <fifth stage (specific stage), or first stage> second stage> third stage> 4 Stage> Fifth stage (specific stage). Moreover, you may comprise so that the execution frequency of each effect may be set individually about several types of effects. In such a case, the specific stage may be different depending on the type of the effect (for example, the specific stage of the advance notice is the fourth stage, but the specific stage of the premier announcement is the second stage). The execution frequency of a plurality of types of effects may be collectively set to a specific stage based on the above operation.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be listed below. It should be noted that the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the matters described in the modifications and the features described below can be arbitrarily combined and implemented.
(1) In the above embodiment, when the stick controller 122 is operated during the demonstration screen display, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed, and when the push button 120 is operated, the menu screen is displayed. Was displayed. In such a case, both displays may be performed simultaneously. Further, when the other operation is performed while the display is being performed by one operation, one of the operations may be preferentially displayed according to a predetermined priority. For example, when the menu display is prioritized over the volume adjustment display VL, if a menu display operation is performed during the display of the volume adjustment display VL, the volume adjustment display VL is erased and the menu display screen is displayed. You may. When the volume adjustment display VL is prioritized over the menu display, if the volume adjustment display VL is operated while the menu screen is displayed, the menu display screen is erased and the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. You may.

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

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

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

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

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C and FIG. 15E, for the three major points of the game that is the video being displayed on the demonstration screen, the size of the displayed video is Were the same (may be the same). However, when the sound volume adjustment screen is displayed by operating the stick controller 122 from the state shown in FIG. 15C, the video showing the three major points of the game may be displayed in a reduced size.

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

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S443 and S444 in FIG. 18, the video displayed on the demonstration screen display is displayed in a loop over the time t2. However, once the video of the three major points of the game ends, the screen may return to the normal screen (the screen in which the effect symbols are stopped). Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the video of the three major points of the game may be displayed again. In addition, once the video of the three major points of the game ends, a video related to the game, such as a company name or a predetermined message, may be displayed, and then a video related to the game may be displayed.

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

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the volume adjustment is performed in the first operation of the player, that is, the operation of the stick controller 122, has been described. However, in the first operation, the light amount adjustment may be executed, the adjustment of the effect execution frequency may be executed, or the background may be changed. What is changed in the first operation as described above may be any.

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

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

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, when a predetermined time elapses without any operation during the demonstration screen display, the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to the power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed, and the power saving mode is set. May be switched to the power saving screen indicating that the power saving is performed. In such a case, when switching to the volume adjustment screen is performed during the power saving screen, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed by being superimposed on the power saving screen. When switching to the menu screen is performed during the power saving screen, the power saving screen may be terminated and switched to the menu screen.

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

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time, the type of the reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-run, one time when the change is started, Although the example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuating time or the fluctuating mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the microcomputer for effect control. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt is sent). 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. As described above, 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. Thus, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer using two commands, in the second command after transmitting the first command, the display result of the prize-winning effect process is determined in the second command, Alternatively, prefetch determination information such as a variation pattern type may be transmitted, and an effect of a prefetch notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo run is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold memories are continuously performed, although the change is originally a single change corresponding to one hold memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. In addition, the slip means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which circuits for controlling the effect devices are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, 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 (lamp, LED, speakers 27R, 27L, and the like) are mounted. And two substrates for the second effect control substrate.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, FIG. 3 or a 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). The effect control command may be transmitted to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control unit such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control unit receives the command. In response to this, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is directly or changed to, for example, a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. May be transmitted. 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 according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the various determinations performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or the sound output may be performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the state is controlled to be in a stable state. Probable change state control of the probable change determination device type may be executed.

  (19) The embodiments described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The programs and data for realizing the above-described embodiments are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, but may be stored in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installing it on the server. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter. The embodiment of the game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (20) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is transferred to the player in accordance with the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing a gaming point is provided, so that a ball lending operation is performed. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball shooting operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning. The gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be shared, and only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, a game board having a characteristic configuration of the game is referred to as a game machine. Such an enclosed gaming machine may be provided with a function of counting gaming points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (gaming device). In this case, it is desirable to provide a counting operation means (counting button) for instructing the counting of the game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “points” and is directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or a terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the point management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and the counting result is transmitted from the card unit to the point management server, so that the point management server May be stored as the player's score.

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

  (22) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols are used. The example of variable display (variable display) has been described. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b are the numbers indicating "0" to "9" or "-". Are not limited to those composed of symbols or the like. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). The special symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display of blinking “-” is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “losing”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. The blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative symbol is also included in the variable display of the decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and includes a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Alternate repetition is also normally included in the variable display of symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

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

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Effect execution means capable of executing an effect,
Detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player;
Setting means capable of setting the settings relating to the production,
And a notification means for performing notification,
The setting means,
Based on the result of detection by said detection means, it can be set settings for rendering on any stage, including first phase and a specific phase and second and third stages,
At the time when the setting for rendering is set to any stage of the third stage and the second stage and the first stage, based on the fact that one operation of the player is detected by the detection means, It is possible to set the settings related to the effect at the specific stage,
The notifying means,
When settings for rendering is set to any stage of the third stage and the second stage and the first stage, Ri notifiable der that it is possible to set the specific stage,
When the setting relating to the effect is set at the specific stage, restricting the notification that the specific stage can be set,
A gaming machine characterized by that: The notifying means,
When the first operation of the player is detected by the detection means, a first notification is executed,
When the second motion of the player is detected by the detection means, a second notification is executed,
When the first operation is detected during the variable display of the identification information, the first notification is executed for a predetermined period at a position overlapping at least a part of the display area of the identification information,
If the variable display ends before the predetermined period elapses, the first notification ends when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: