JP6675161B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional gaming machine, an image display device (display means) capable of displaying a basic screen and a menu screen (selection screen) having a plurality of menu items (items) selectable by operation of a player is provided. Some have. In such a gaming machine, when a player selects one of menu items on a menu screen by a selection operation, a process corresponding to the selected menu item is executed. In some of such gaming machines, the display of a menu screen (selection screen) is switched to the display of a basic screen when a specific time elapses (establishment of a display end condition) (for example, see Patent Document 1). .

JP 2012-061067 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when the menu screen (selection screen) is switched to the basic screen and then the menu screen (selection screen) is displayed again, the menu screen (selection screen) before switching to the basic screen is displayed. Since the menu screen (selection screen) corresponding to the operation of the player on the (screen) is not displayed, there is a problem that the convenience for the player cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the convenience of a player even when the display of the selection screen is terminated.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a game, performing a variable display and deriving and displaying a display result,
A selection screen (for example, shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C) that displays a plurality of items including setting items related to effects (for example, items of “volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, and “mini game”) Display means (for example, effect display device 5) capable of displaying a menu screen);
The display end condition is satisfied for the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means (for example, in S412 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing, the production control CPU 120 sets the production control process flag to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing). (For example, in S418 and S420 of the non-fluctuating screen display process), the effect control CPU 120 ends the timer counting of the timer being counted, and ends. A part for ending the processing and display corresponding to the timer);
It is possible to display a selection item index display (for example, an enlarged display of the selected item at the center of the menu screen) indicating which item is selected from among the plurality of items displayed on the display means. A selection item index display unit that updates the selection item index display in response to a selection operation (for example, a touch operation in the change operation area) by the player (for example, in S460f of the non-changing screen display process). If it is determined that the touch operation detection position is within the right change operation area, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the item arranged on the right in the menu screen being displayed in S460g and S460i, and identifies the identified item. The part where the menu screen placed in the center as a selection item is displayed instead of the menu screen being executed is displayed, If it is determined in S460f that the touch operation detection position is within the left change operation area, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the item arranged on the left side of the displayed menu screen in S460h and S460i, and performs the specification. Part where the menu screen with the selected item as the selected item is displayed in the center instead of the menu screen being executed)
In response to a decision operation (for example, a touch operation on a selection item) received by the player, a selection item corresponding process execution unit (for example, a non-selection process) that executes a process corresponding to the item selected at the time of accepting the decision operation. In S461 of the changing screen display processing, when it is determined that the selection item specified in S460d is “volume adjustment”, the effect control CPU 120 executes S466 and S474 to execute the volume adjustment processing, and S462. In step S460d, if it is determined that the selection item specified in step S460d is "game description", the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S472 and S475 to execute the game description process, and in step S462, the selection specified in step S460d If it is determined that the item is a “mini game”, the effect control CPU 120 A part) to perform a mini-game processing by executing the S473 and S476,
An operation history storage unit (for example, S460e of the non-fluctuating image display process) that stores information that can specify an operation history (for example, the item specified in S460d) of the player when the selection screen is displayed on the display unit. In which the effect control CPU 120 stores the selection item specified in S460d in the immediately preceding execution storage area),
With
When the selection screen is displayed again on the display unit after the display of the selection screen is terminated due to the satisfaction of the display end condition (for example, the immediately preceding execution storage in S447a of the non-variable image display processing) is performed. When it is determined that there is storage in the area), the selection item index display is displayed based on the information that can specify the operation history (for example, in S447b to S447c of the non-fluctuating image display processing, the effect control display). A portion in which the CPU 120 specifies an item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area and starts displaying a menu screen in which the specified item is arranged at the center as a selection item);
The selection screen display control means displays a selection screen on the display means based on acceptance of an operation by a player,
The display means can display an operable image indicating that the operation can be accepted,
The selection screen display control means,
A first display control for performing control for displaying the operable image on the display means when a first period has elapsed since the display result of the variable display has been derived and displayed;
A selection screen is displayed on the display means in response to receiving the operation, and after the display of the selection screen is completed, the display is performed when a second period that is shorter than the first period elapses. a second display control for controlling to display the operable image unit, Ri executable der and
The display of the selection screen is terminated when the variable display is started and when the operation by the player is not received for a predetermined period after the selection screen is displayed .
According to this feature, even if the display of the selection screen is terminated, the selection screen including the selection item index display is displayed again based on the information that can specify the operation history, so that the convenience for the player can be improved.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a game, performing a variable display and deriving and displaying a display result ,
A selection screen (for example, shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C) that displays a plurality of items including setting items related to effects (for example, items of “volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, and “mini game”) Display means capable of displaying a menu screen),
Selection screen display control means (for example, effect display device 5) for ending the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means when a display end condition is satisfied;
A selection item corresponding process executing means (for example, during non-variation of the modified example) which executes a process corresponding to an item selected at the time of accepting the decision operation in response to accepting a decision operation (eg, touch operation) by the player In S461 of the screen display process, when it is determined that the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item of “volume adjustment”, the effect control CPU 120 executes S466 and S474 to perform the volume adjustment process. Is executed, and in S462, when it is determined that the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item of “game explanation”, the effect control CPU 120 executes S472 and S475 to execute the game. A part for performing the explanation processing, and in S462, the touch operation detection specified in S460d. Position and when it is determined that the "mini-game" item determination operation in the region of the portion for executing the mini game process by directing control CPU120 executes S473 and S476),
Information that can specify the operation history of the player when the selection screen is displayed on the display means (for example, the item specified by the effect control CPU 120 in S460g or S460h of the non-changing image display process of the modification) Operation history storage means for storing (for example, in S460e of the non-changing image display process of the modified example, the effect control CPU 120 stores the items specified in S460g or S460h in the determined operation item storage area);
With
The selection screen includes a plurality of types of selection screens (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C) in which at least one item is easily selected, one item is arranged at the center, and Menu screen with the items on the left and right)
The selection screen display control unit determines that the display of the selection screen satisfies the display end condition (for example, in S412 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control process flag to the state of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process) (For example, in steps S418 and S420 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing), the effect control CPU 120 ends the counting timer, and executes processing and display corresponding to the ended timer. When the selection screen is displayed again on the display means (after termination) (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a button operation in S438 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing), the operation history is specified. display type selection screen based on the available information (e.g., the non-fluctuating in the image display process of the variation example S44 In B～S447c, portions presentation control CPU120 is to identify the items stored in the determined operation item storage area, starts a menu screen display to place items that the specified center),
Displaying a selection screen on the display means based on the acceptance of the operation by the player,
The display means can display an operable image indicating that the operation can be accepted,
The selection screen display control means,
A first display control for performing control for displaying the operable image on the display means when a first period has elapsed since the display result of the variable display has been derived and displayed;
A selection screen is displayed on the display means in response to receiving the operation, and after the display of the selection screen is completed, the display is performed when a second period that is shorter than the first period elapses. A second display control for performing a control for displaying the operable image on the means,
Can be executed .
According to this feature, even if the display of the selection screen is terminated, the type selection screen based operation history identifiable information is displayed again, it is possible to improve the convenience for the player.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Determining means (for example, a non-changing screen) for determining whether or not a period in which a player does not play a game in a gaming machine has passed a predetermined display prohibition period (for example, a first waiting period (t2)); In S434 of the display process, the effect control CPU 120 includes a part for determining whether or not the second timer (t2) has counted up.
The selection screen display control means displays a selection screen on the display means based on an operation of a player when the determination means determines that the display prohibition period has elapsed (for example, a non-changing screen). In the display process, the effect control CPU 120 executes S435 to S437 to start counting the third timer and start menu guidance display, and then determines in S438 that a button operation has been performed. Execute and start menu screen display)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, since the selection screen is displayed when the player performs an operation when the game is not performed over the display prohibition period, the progress of the game is interrupted by the display of the selection screen. That can be avoided.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first, second and first aspects,
The items include an effect mode change item for changing an effect mode performed in the gaming machine (for example, an item of “volume adjustment”),
The selection item corresponding process executing means changes the effect mode in response to an operation by the player (for example, in the sound volume adjustment process, the effect control CPU 120 controls the sound volume by operating the stick controller 31A). (The part to be changed).
According to this feature, the effect mode executed in the gaming machine can be set by the player himself so as to match his / her taste, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first, second, first, and second aspects.
Game start condition satisfaction determining means (for example, S412 of non-fluctuating screen display processing) for determining whether or not a game start condition (for example, the effect control process flag becomes a value other than the fluctuation pattern command reception wait processing) is satisfied. In which the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process flag is the value of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process).
The selection screen display control means terminates the display of the selection screen based on the determination that the game start condition is satisfied by the game start condition satisfaction determination means (for example, S418 and non-fluctuating screen display processing). In S420, effect control CPU 120 ends the timer count of timer t5 being counted, and ends the display of the menu screen corresponding to the ended timer t5.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, since the selection screen is not continuously displayed during the started game, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being interrupted by the display of the selection screen, thereby reducing the interest of the game. Can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first aspect or the first to third aspects,
Conditions for starting the variable display (for example, when the number of retained storages is not 0, the state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the state in which the big hit game is not executed ) On a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and effect symbols) that can identify each of them based on the establishment of the result and derives and displays the display result. So,
The selection screen display control means displays a selection screen on the display means based on the acceptance of an operation (for example, a button operation) by the player (for example, it is determined that there is a button operation in S438 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 executes S447c or S448 to display a menu screen display),
The display means can display an operable image (for example, a menu guidance display shown in FIG. 29) indicating that the operation can be accepted (for example, in S437 of the non-changing screen display process, the effect A part where the control CPU 120 starts menu guidance display),
The selection screen display control means,
A first control for displaying the operable image on the display means when a first period (for example, a first waiting period (t2)) elapses after a display result is derived and displayed in the variation display of the identification information. The display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds when the second timer in which the first waiting period (t2) is set in S434 of the non-fluctuating screen display process shown in FIG. Where the display starts) and
A selection screen is displayed on the display means in response to receiving the operation, and after the selection screen is displayed, a second period (for example, a second waiting period) shorter than the first period When (t2 ′)) has elapsed, the second display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display the operable image on the display means when the non-fluctuating screen display processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed in S434) , Where the second timer in which the second waiting period (t2 ') is set is advanced when the timer is up, a part for starting menu guidance display in S437);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the operable image is not displayed until the first period elapses, so that the gaming interest does not decrease, and after the display of the selection screen ends. Displays the operable image after the lapse of the second period shorter than the first period, so that when the player wants to display the selection screen again, the player can quickly recognize that the operation is possible. Can be done.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a screen during non-change. (A) is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which an item of “volume adjustment” is arranged in the center, (B) is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which an item of “game explanation” is arranged in the center, (C) is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which an item of “mini game” is arranged at the center. (A) is a screen diagram showing a volume adjustment reception screen, (B) is a screen diagram showing a game explanation screen, and (C) is a screen diagram showing a mini game screen. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display processing in a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a non-fluctuating screen display processing in a modification. (A) is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which an item of “volume adjustment” in the modification is arranged in the center, and (B) is a menu screen in which an item of “game explanation” in the modification is arranged in the center. FIG. 17C is a screen diagram showing a menu screen in which the item “mini game” in the modification is arranged at the center.

  Embodiments for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments.

  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 block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the near side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface facing the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. And 3. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (to the right of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each of them in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special figure”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Instead, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which a combination of a 7-segment LED to be turned on and a light to be turned off may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special map and the type of the second special map may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. It may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the effect display device 5 corresponds to the change display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the change display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in an effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, an effect symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified, is variably displayed. The variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a change in the effect symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol) is started (for example, scrolling in the vertical direction). Thereafter, when the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display in the special figure game, the effect symbol is displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) which is the result of the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols, each of which is identifiable, are displayed in a fluctuating manner, and a definite effect symbol as a fluctuating display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as special symbols and effect symbols, means stopping the identification information of the effect symbols and the like (also called complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the derivation and display of the determined effect symbol as the fluctuation display result, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol becomes “0” and the effect The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the effect symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) are displayed in the variation symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." Numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, any combination of numbers and characters or symbols and character images, etc., may be a character image, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image indicating an arbitrary figure). Each of the effect symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8", respectively. The effect design is not limited to eight types, and may be any type (for example, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided until a definite effect symbol as a variation display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from upper to lower, from small to large, and when the effect symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), a scroll display is performed from a symbol having a larger symbol number to a symbol having a smaller symbol number, and After the effect symbol with the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol with the highest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set at two lower left and right portions of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of change storages corresponding to the special figure game (number of special figure hold storages) can be specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. This occurs based on a start winning prize due to (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of effect symbols is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is performed. Done. In the present embodiment, the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is a circular white display, and the game ball passing the second starting winning opening ( Similarly, the hold storage display generated on the basis of the start winning prize due to the “entering” is similarly set as a circular white display.

  In the following description, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be referred to as a hold display area, and the number of hold storages is represented by the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display. Recognition can be made based on the number of hold storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the suspended storage displays are gathered may be referred to as a suspended display.

  The hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is generated based on a start winning award due to a game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, or a second display. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be changed according to whether the game ball is generated based on a winning start by a game ball passing (entering) the starting winning opening. In this embodiment, “execute” and “implement” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the reserved storage display area so as to be identifiable. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. In particular, the number of suspended storages in the variable display obtained by adding the first special figure suspended storage number and the second special figure suspended storage number is also referred to as a total suspended storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. (The concept includes the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number, but excludes the total reserved storage number).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol. In the case where the effect using the effect display device 5 is performed as described above, for example, the effect symbol is displayed. In recent years, the effects have been diversified, such as effects in which the effect contents including the fluctuation display disappear for a moment from the screen, and effects in which a movable object covers all or a part of the screen are performed. ing. For this reason, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is the variable display. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current fluctuation display state is being displayed, the effect display device 5 displays a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the ordinary symbol. Four symbol display areas may be provided. In the fourth symbols, the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and the second symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variable display for the second special symbol. The variable display of the fourth symbol may be performed. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variably manner with a constant operation, and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Above the effect display device 5, an infrared CCD camera 50 (motion sensor) for detecting the movement position of the finger of the player is provided. As will be described later, the infrared CCD camera 50 is used by a player to perform a touch operation of selecting a plurality of items on the menu screen displayed on the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 29D). Is used to detect which position in the display area of the effect display device 5 the pointing position indicated by the player indicates, that is, the fingertip of the player. By mounting the infrared CCD camera 50, a player can select each item by an operation of moving a finger without using an operating device such as the stick controller 31A. Also, on the screen corresponding to each item (see FIG. 31), when performing various operations and selections, it is possible to perform a touch operation by moving a finger.

  In the present embodiment, a transparent glass plate is provided so as to cover the front side of the game board 2, and the player can directly touch the effect display device 5 by providing this glass plate. It is not possible to operate by pointing to a predetermined position in the display area of the effect display device 5 a few centimeters in front of the effect display device 5 or touching the glass plate. Hereinafter, such an operation mode will be described as a touch operation.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. It has a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning port as a starting area (second starting area).

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into the open state where it is easy to enter. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, there is a possibility that the gaming ball enters more than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured such that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an enlarged open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), and a normal open state in which the game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved storage number becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through the special winning opening (enters). ) In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), which is disadvantageous for the player. I do. Note that, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) a game ball into the special winning opening. The second state is disadvantageous.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed (variable display) so as to be variable. Such a variation display of the ordinary symbol is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member that forms the lower plate includes a stick controller 31A (joystick) that can be held and tilted by the player at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the center portion of the lower plate). Installed. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  The controller sensor unit 35A that detects the tilting operation on the operation rod may be provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 31A, inside the lower plate body, or the like. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensor pair) disposed parallel to the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged on the right side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the player and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B, for example, to detect a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol display device 20 performs a variation display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the normal symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, for example, the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, after a predetermined time that is the ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed, the fixed ordinary symbol, which is the variation display result of the ordinary symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “a symbol per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than a symbol per symbol, such as a numeral or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed symbol, the variation display result of the symbol will be “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the normal symbol change display being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable prize ball device 6B is at the tilt position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition has been satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like. The second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variation display time of the special symbol is started after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display of the special symbol is performed. Derived special symbols (special figure display results) are derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " Lost ". Note that a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. In the case where the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed, What is necessary is just to control to the small hitting game state as a special game state different from the big hitting game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also called “round game”) advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3”, “5”, or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be set as the small hit symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is kept open during a period (e.g., 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or a predetermined number (e.g., nine) of winning balls. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed in the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door, which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round, receives game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”). Note that, even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball does not win a large winning opening). .

  Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7", which are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "7" is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the probable variable jackpot A, which will be described later. The special symbol indicating the number is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) which is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The special variable prize is opened by opening the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of prize balls is generated. A round for changing the ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In addition, among the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7", which are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "3" is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is specially variable. The large winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 is set to open the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. The round in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by being in the open state is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as in the case of the probability change big hit A. .

  It is controlled after the special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the jackpot symbol as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game. In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time during which the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door). The upper limit is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open jackpot state, but the first number of rounds (in the normal open jackpot state) in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player (open state). It is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as a second specific game state. In the short-term open jackpot state, an example is shown in which the number of rounds is set to five, which is the second number, but the number of rounds is the same as the first number (for example, 16) in the normal open jackpot state. Is an upper limit time for changing the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door). ) Is set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normally open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normally open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, it is sufficient that the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state, so that the expected value of payouts (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than in the normal open jackpot state. In these short-term open jackpots, the opening period of the special winning opening is set to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds, so that substantially no balls (prize balls) can be obtained. It is good also as a jackpot game state. In other words, the big hit gaming state as the short-term open round specific game state is such that the period during which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round is changed from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. And the number of rounds executed is at least one of the second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is sufficient that the number of payouts (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than in the big hit state.

  In the case where the small hit symbol (for example, the number of “2”) is stopped and displayed, if the small hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled to the small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hitting game state, for example, as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a payout (prize ball) is not substantially obtained, a special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player. What is necessary is just to execute the variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state).

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. Then, the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display by the stop display of the fixed effect symbol in each of the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the effect symbol change display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is an effect symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the effect symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or some of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, some of the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the left and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and the like) are previously set. When an effect symbol (for example, an effect symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of "7") constituting a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "medium" effect) which has not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the design symbol is in a display state in which the effect symbol is fluctuating, or the effect symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the "left", "medium", "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state in which all or some of the combinations are changed synchronously.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the effect design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the effect design, or changing the change mode of the effect design, an effect operation different from before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as the change of the display mode of the character image or the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, or the change of the change mode of the effect design is referred to as a reach effect display (or simply, a reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each of the reach modes has a different possibility of being a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. When the reach mode of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the possibility of the variable display result to be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach mode of the normal reach appears (big hit expectation) Will be higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α and super-reach β, when the super-reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” than when the super-reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set so as to be super-reach β> super-reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectations are getting higher.

  During the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, unlike the reach effect, the fluctuation display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state, the fluctuation display result may be "big hit", etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” for notifying the player according to the variable display mode of the effect symbol may be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the fluctuation display effects of “slip” and “pseudo-run” in response to a fluctuation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. In addition, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determined on the side of the main substrate 11, whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “slip” may be determined on the side of the effect control substrate 12.

  During the fluctuation display of the effect design, unlike the reach effect or the fluctuation display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or sound output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the staging display state of the effect symbols may reach the reach state by a staging operation different from the staggering display operation of the effect symbols such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the fluctuation display result may be a "big hit" may be executed. The effect operation to be the announcement effect is that the effect symbol change display state starts after the effect symbol change display is started in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach state (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the fluctuation display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the fluctuation display state of the effect symbol has reached the reach state.

  The announcement effects may include those that become a hold display announcement effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on a change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special map game before the possibility of the change display result being "big hit" is started before starting the change display to be notified. It is a suggested announcement performance. In particular, the effect of continuously giving a notice of the possibility that the result of the variable display is "big hit" over the variable display of the effect symbol executed multiple times in response to the multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous announcement). Direction). During the execution of the special figure game once, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect symbol for causing the effect symbol to fluctuate again (pseudo continuous fluctuation, re-fluctuation) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a gaming machine that performs a variable display effect of “pseudo ream” that makes it appear as if multiple variable displays are being performed, the variable display result is a “big hit” over the multiple pseudo variable displays. A preview announcement that continuously gives a preview of the possibility is also included in the continuous preview presentation (continuous presentation).

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variation display state of the rendering symbol does not become the reach state after the variation display of the rendering symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such an effect design variation display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  In the case where a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variation display state of the rendering symbol is in the reach state after the variation display of the rendering symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a fluctuation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the fluctuation display result is “losing”.

  When the big hit symbol indicating the number of “3” is stopped and displayed as the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it corresponds to the change display state of the effect symbol being in the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as a “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the non-probable variable jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol.

  The fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is, for example, fluctuated and displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left,” “medium,” and “right” on the effect display device 5. Of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8”, one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is “left” and “ What is necessary is just to be able to stop and display on the predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "middle" and "right". The effect symbol in which the symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is called a normal symbol (also referred to as “non-probable variable symbol”).

  In response to the fact that the determined special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal big hit symbol, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the normal big hit combination (non-probable variable big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a “variable display mode” (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Note that a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without performing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" in the "big probability" big hit type, the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving control, as will be described later, the so-called electric chew support, in which the winning frequency of the ordinary symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, after the power is turned on as in a case where a system reset is performed). The same control as that in the state where the initialization process has been executed) is performed. In the time-saving control, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hitting game state, and either of the conditions is satisfied that the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes, it may be ended.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a specially variable big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating a number of “7” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols to be the big hit symbol, the fluctuation display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state. In response to this, after a reach effect similar to that in the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is performed, a determined effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probable variable jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. May be stopped. Note that the certain-effect big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without performing the reach effect. The determined effect symbol to be the probability change jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Out of the effect symbols of “−8”, the effect symbol having the symbol number “7” is a predetermined effective line in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. What is necessary is just what is stopped and displayed together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability-variable jackpot combination is referred to as a probability-variable symbol. When the probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol which is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, when a specially variable big hit symbol such as a special symbol showing a number of “5” is stopped and displayed among special symbols that are short-term open round big hit symbols, the effect symbol display state is changed. In response to the reaching state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is performed, a predetermined probability-change large-hit combination is achieved among a plurality of types of large-hit combinations. The fixed effect design may be stopped and displayed. Note that the certain-effect big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without performing the reach effect. The determined effect symbol to be the probability change jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Of the effect symbols of “−8”, any one of the odd number symbols “1”, “3”, and “5” other than “7” is “left”, “middle”, and “right”. "In any of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” that constitute the probable variable jackpot combination are referred to as the probability variable symbols, similarly to the effect symbol “7” described above. Note that, in the case where the probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is the normal jackpot combination or the probability variable jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the variable probability jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of "big hit". In this case, it is referred to as a “probable change” variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). In addition, in the present embodiment, the large open type is controlled to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result of “7” as the fixed special symbol among the big hit types of “probable change” is “big hit”, Later, probability variation control (probable variation control) is performed together with time-saving control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, based on the fact that the big special hit is “big hit” in the variable display result of “5” as the fixed special symbol, the state is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and after that, the time saving control is performed. At the same time, probability variation control (probable variation control) is performed.

  By performing these probability change controls, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) will be a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probable change control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” and the state is controlled again to the big hit game state after the big hit game state ends. Note that, similarly to the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the number of time savings or 90 times different from the number of the time savings) after the end of the big hitting game state, the probable change control ends. You may. In addition, even if the probable change control is ended when the “probable change fall” is determined to end the probable change control in the probable change drop lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed by the normal symbol display 20 to shorten the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is performed. Control for increasing the probability that the display result is "per-figure" compared to the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, by making the tilt control time for performing the control longer than in the normal state, or by increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity chew support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time required for the variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. The game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. In the present embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but a certain change state in which only the certain change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a high certain low base state. In addition, only the game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time saving attached probable change state to be distinguished from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a no time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability and high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in the game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be frequently executed, and the probability that the fluctuation display result in each special figure game becomes a “big hit” Is increased, thereby providing an advantageous state for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  In the case where the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, after the small hit gaming state is controlled, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variation display result becomes "small hit" is displayed. What is necessary is just to control continuously.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol in which the determined effect symbol is the non-probable variable jackpot combination or the probable variable jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols, which are usually a combination of big hits, are temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example, "left". , "Middle", "Right" in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the state where the same effect symbols are aligned again, fluctuating again, the effect symbol (probably variable symbol) which becomes a probability variable big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed (final stop display) as a confirmed effect symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a fixed effect symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped displayed effect symbol as the re-lottery effect. The re-lottery defeated selection effect for deriving and displaying may be performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the effect design that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then a definite change jackpot combination is established. A re-lottery winning effect in which symbols are stopped and displayed may be executed, or a re-lottery drop-out effect may be executed.

  After the determined effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state, or in the jackpot game state, one of the rounds ends. From the end of the last round in the jackpot game state until the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A jackpot medium promotion effect that is an information effect may be executed. It should be noted that the notification effect similar to the big hit medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the big hit game state ends. In the big hit game state, the medium-sized jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as an “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot medium promotion production, there is a jackpot medium promotion success production that informs that there is a promotion where the game state is in a probable change state even though the confirmed production pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is an announcement of promotion failure during the jackpot. For example, in the jackpot medium promotion effect, the effect design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 in a variable manner, and either the normal symbol or the positively-variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result. For example, by displaying a different effect image, the player may be notified of the presence or absence of the promotion to be in the probable change state so that the player can recognize it.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on a back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The display of the variation of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the symbol, and controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20 and the like. It also has a control function.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as display operations in the effect display device 5, all or a part of sound output operations from the speakers 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> R, and all or a part of lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9. For determining the control content for causing the electrical component for use to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving and the like are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting a detection signal from a camera controller 50A that controls the infrared CCD camera 50. In the infrared CCD camera 50, an object to be detected in the vicinity of several centimeters on the front side of the effect display device 5, that is, a finger of a player is imaged by infrared rays, and this imaged data is input to the camera controller 50A. Is done. Further, the camera controller 50A performs predetermined image processing based on the imaging data input from the infrared CCD camera 50, and specifies the coordinates of the display area of the effect display device 5 indicated by the player's finger. I do.

  Specifically, the background image included in the image data input from the infrared CCD camera 50, which is farther than the vicinity of several centimeters on the front side of the effect display device 5, is cut, and the finger of the player is cut. An image of a portion corresponding to (detected object) is extracted. Then, the contour shape of the finger of the player can be obtained based on the extracted image. Further, in the acquired contour shape of the finger of the player, the uppermost end line in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) of the effect display device 5 is specified, and among the uppermost end lines, the effect display device 5 A position corresponding to the rightmost end line in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) is specified, and the specified position is set as an indicated position of the effect display device 5 pointed by the player.

  In this way, even if the player points to the display area of the effect display device 5 with a plurality of fingers, the designated position can be specified. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player operates the hit ball operation handle with the right hand, and it is highly likely that the left hand points to the display area of the effect display device 5. Of the upper end lines, the position corresponding to the rightmost end line in the X-axis direction (lateral direction) can be regarded as the position indicated by the player.

  The data of the designated position is input to the effect control board 12 from the camera controller 50A. Note that the camera controller 50A starts the control for detecting the designated position when the display of a menu screen, which will be described later, is started, and ends the menu screen or ends the screen corresponding to each item on the menu screen. Then, the control for detecting the pointing position is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the position of the finger of the player is detected by the infrared CCD camera 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be detected to detect which position in the display area of the effect display device 5 the player is looking at by detecting the line of sight position of the player. In addition, the facial expression of the player may be detected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the position of the finger of the player is detected based on the moving image captured by the infrared CCD camera 50. By continuously detecting the change in the position of the finger of the player, the player can be detected. The movement (moving direction) of the finger may be detected.

  In this embodiment, the position of the finger of the player is detected by processing the moving image acquired by the infrared CCD camera 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The position of the finger of the player may be detected by processing the obtained still image.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the above is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 corresponding to the change display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variation display result is “losing” or “big hit” or a variation display result is “big hit” , Different EXT data is set in accordance with the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit A" and the result of the big hit type determination. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable variable big hit B" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit" and a big hit type determination result. When a small hit is generated, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set, and the variable display result is set to "small hit." ”May be notified.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the effect symbol in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability low-base state, normal state) in which neither time-saving control nor probable change control is performed. This is a second game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-probability / high-base state, time-saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed. In addition, the command 9502H is a third game state designation command corresponding to a game state in which the time saving control is performed while the time saving control is not performed (the high accuracy low base state and the time saving no probability changing state), and the command 9503H is changed to the time saving control. This is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the game state in which the control is performed together (high-precision high-base state, time-saving accurate change state).

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (demo displayable command) for notifying that the demonstration screen (demo screen) can be displayed. Note that the demonstration display-capable command in the present embodiment is a command for permitting display of the demonstration screen, and the effect control board 12 that has received the demonstration display-capable command does not display the demonstration screen immediately after reception, As will be described later, a demo screen is displayed when no operation is performed by the player for a predetermined time. Note that a mode in which the demonstration display enable command is not transmitted from the main board 11 may be adopted. In the effect control board 12, when there is no fluctuation display for a predetermined period and there is no operation by the player, the demonstration screen is displayed. The determination may be made.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state.

  In the big hit start designation command and the big hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening of the special winning opening, for example, correspond to the number of executions of the round (for example, “1” to “15”) in the state of the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. Based on the second special symbol display device 4B, it is a second starting opening winning designation command for notifying that a second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time savings (the number of times of change), and the EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of times of the time savings (the number of times of changing) is set, so that the number of remaining times of the number of time savings is set. (The number of fluctuations) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the first reserved storage display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the second reserved storage display area 5U or the like. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition has been satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved storages decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution.

  Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation command) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is "big hit" and the result of determining the type of big hit (probable change, non-probable change, and saliency) as a result of the winning determination. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category indicating, as a prize-winning determination result, whether the random value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other”. Command.

  The command C7XXH is an effect control command for initializing the sub-board, and at the same time, an effect control command (initialization designation command) indicating that the game control microcomputer 100 has executed the initialization process.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the fluctuation display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to be in a big hit game state, for example, It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of “probable variable jackpot A”, “probable variable jackpot B”, and “non-probable variable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1” to “1”. 997 ”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the general figure display result is used to determine whether the variation display result in the general figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is “per-normal figure hit” or “normal figure loss”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “losing”, the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is “big hit”. Note that the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “losing” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a “non-reach loss fluctuation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “loss”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern.

  The jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns such as normal reach α, normal reach β,. May be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ, in addition to super reach α and super reach β, may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set to be shorter than the super reach variation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In the present embodiment, the special figure variation time of the super-reach variation pattern in which the super-reach effect such as super-reach α and super-reach β is executed is the same as the variation pattern in which the super-reach effect of super-reach β is executed. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, as described later, these variation patterns are determined first by determining the type of the variation pattern, such as the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, and the type of super reach. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the variation pattern to be executed is determined using only the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and these random number values for determining the variation pattern type are provided. After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number value, the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type is determined. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of command data used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. And the like, which stores the changing pattern table.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is generated, when the winning probability per small hit is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, a separate display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is referred to as “big hit” to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low-precision state), or a probable change state (high-accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is assigned to a special map display result such as “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is used as a result of determining whether or not to control the special figure display result to the big hit game state by setting the special figure display result to “big hit”. This is the determination data to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high-precision state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) are “big hits”. Assigned to special map display results. Thus, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) is set, the special map display result is set to the "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be the big hit and controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state (high-precision state), the probability that it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state is determined. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot game state so as to be higher.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state, based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, any one of a plurality of big hit types. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the big hit type determination table, the special symbol for which the variable display (fluctuation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure). The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “non-probable change”, “probable change big hit A”, “probable change big hit B” "Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots.

  Here, the big hit type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed as the big hit type after the end of the big hit gaming state. Probably variable big hits A and B that shift to the high-probability base state, and non-probably variable big hits that perform only the time-saving control after completion of the big-hit game state and shift to the low-probability base state are set.

  As described above, in the jackpot game state of “probably variable jackpot A” and the jackpot game state of “non-probable jackpot A”, 16 rounds of changing the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called “big hit jackpot A”). 16 rounds), a normal open jackpot repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state with the “probable change big hit B”, as described above, five rounds (so-called five rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed. It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, there is a case where “probably big hit A” is referred to as a 16 round (16R) probability big hit and “probably big hit B” is called a 5 round (5R) positive big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the big-hit jackpot A or the big-hit jackpot B have ended are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the big-hit game state ends. Therefore, if the big hit that has occurred again is the big hit big hit A or the big hit big hit B, the high-precision control and the time-saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It is a so-called connected state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state by the “non-probable variable jackpot” is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. The game ends when the big hit game state is reached before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map, “big probability big hit A” and “big probability big hit B” The assignment of the judgment value is different. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, a determination value in a predetermined range (a value in the range of “81” to “100”) is assigned to the big hit type of “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable change big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probable jackpot B” with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special map game using the second special map, it is not determined that the big hit type is “probably variable big hit B” and the state is controlled to the short open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which game balls are likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, avoiding frequent occurrence of short-term open jackpots in which few prize balls are obtained reduces game interest. Can be prevented.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the assignment of the determination value to the "non-probable change" jackpot type is performed irrespective of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable change jackpot and the probability of a probable change jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  Therefore, as described above, depending on whether the assignment of the determination value to “probably variable big hit B” is different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the “probable variable big hit A” Is also different depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probable variable big hit A" having a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. Is set to be more easily determined in the case of.

  Note that, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a determination value in a predetermined range different from that in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map is assigned to the big hit type of “probable variable big hit B”. You may. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a smaller judgment value than when the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the big hit type of “probable variable big hit B”. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern determination table for a big hit that is used when it is determined in advance that the special map display result is to be “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “losing”. And a loss-variation-pattern determination table that is used when it is determined in advance that the action is to be performed.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within a range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is assigned as a determination value. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are such that the type of the jackpot is “probably variable jackpot A” or “probably variable jackpot B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the type of jackpot is “non-probable variable jackpot”. In the case of, since the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the probability is not “probable variable hit A” or “probable variable hit B”. It is possible to increase the sense of expectation of the player.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss is used when the number of retained storages is one or less, and the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used when the total number of retained storages is two to four. Loss variation pattern determination table B, Loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8, and a case where the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed. And a variation pattern determination table D for losing used in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super reach A predetermined random number value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern of β loss (PA2-3) is assigned as the determination value. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super-reach corresponding to the total number of pending storages of 2 to 4 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range in which a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach that correspond to the total number of stored memories of 5 to 8 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range in which a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern can be taken for the variation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA1-4) corresponding to the time reduction control. PA2-2) and a variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss variation (PA1-2) has a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss loss without shortening (PA1-1). ), The fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, and the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of four. When the start winning is sometimes made, it becomes difficult to cause useless starting winnings in which the hold memory is not made, and when the number of the hold memories is reduced, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach loss without shortening the fluctuation time is long (the fluctuation pattern is long). By determining PA1-1), it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the fact that the variable display is not performed because the variable display time is lengthened.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special map holding storage unit 151A indicates that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred, but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) with the first start winning opening with the reservation number and sets the first start condition of the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit occurs.

  In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the starting winning (second starting winning) has been generated, but it has not been started yet. The reservation data of no special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the holding number to determine the second starting condition when the game ball passes (enters). Based on the establishment, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display) in this special figure game Based on the result, it becomes the suspension information that enables to determine whether or not a big hit occurs.

  It should be noted that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, the opening information indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening may be included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

  The general-purpose reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the general-purpose game that has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 yet, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure holding storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball, in association with the holding number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting section 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for counting a part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number value that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. The numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the variable data in the RAM 122. A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 includes a wire for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, similarly to the main board 11, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set on the effect control board 12 side as well.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data configuring a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. I have.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, and the like). An effect control pattern table in which a plurality of effect control patterns to be used are stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, and is a period from when the change of the special symbol is started in the special figure game until the final special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data showing the control contents of various effecting operations, such as the effect of changing the effect of the effect design, the effect effect of the reach effect, the effect effect in the re-lottery effect, or the effect effect operation of various effects without the effect of the effect design. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating control contents of an effect operation which is an announcement effect 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 in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and include data indicating the control contents thereof.

  The special figure fluctuation effect control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5 and a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state.

  The effect control timer setting section is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating a count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The start winning buffer has a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of the first special figure storages. In each storage area, data indicating the presence or absence of a start winning (specifically, “0” indicating no start winning and “1” indicating starting winning) are stored. The data in the start winning buffer is stored in an effect control, which will be described later, in response to receiving a first starting opening winning command or a second starting opening winning command, or receiving a first change start command or a second change start command. The update is performed in the hold display update processing (S72, see FIG. 17) in the process processing, and the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when a first start opening winning designation command is received based on the fact that there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, a round white color is displayed on the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D. While the display is newly added, when the first variation start command is received based on the fact that the variation of the first special figure is newly started, among the suspended storage displays in the first suspended storage display area 5D, The hold white display is erased so that the top (the earliest start winning holding memory) round white display is erased and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward). To update. Similarly, when a second starting opening winning designation command is received based on the fact that there is a starting winning in the second starting winning opening, a circular white display is displayed on the holding storage display in the second holding storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when a second change start command is received based on the fact that the change of the second special map is newly started, the topmost one of the hold storage displays in the second hold storage display area 5U ( The hold white display is updated so that the round white display of the first winning prize (hold storage) is erased and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward). I do.

  Next, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initialization is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and then a loop process is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and displays the variation of the ordinary symbol and the movable operation on the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Enables setting of the tilting motion of the wing pieces.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting control data in an output port for transmitting an effect control command to the effect control board 12, setting predetermined control data in an output port of the effect control INT signal and turning on the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time. By switching from the state to the off state or the like, it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the settings in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start prize winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not the first start prize or the second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B has been determined. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random number value MR2 for large hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are extracted, and if the first winning is a prize, an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A , And in the case of the second starting prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored on the basis of the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit”. It is determined (predetermined) before being derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the special symbol change display result in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (big hit symbol or large hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Loss symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the special symbol or effect symbol variation display result is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. For example, a process for determining whether or not to perform the determination is included. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the determined special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol or the effect symbol. And a process for determining the variable display mode.

  The special symbol change process of S24 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is the value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting section 153, is decremented by one or added to the first symbol. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, the time elapsed by the common timer. A time measurement is taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process in S24 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the change of the special symbol, and stop display (derivation) of the fixed special symbol which is the result of the special symbol change display. The processing for making the setting for causing the error is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state is set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probably big hit A”, or “probably big hit” B. You may. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the special winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed, is set to “non-probable variable big hit”. Or "probably variable big hit A", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state by setting "16 times". On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, the setting of the short-time open big hit state is performed by setting the number of times of opening the big winning port, which is the upper limit number of times of executing the round, to “5 times”. I should do it. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-big hit opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing in S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, the effect display devices 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like are used for the effect devices to notify the end of the big hit game state. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit game state, and the like. . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end processing, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Determine if there was. If it is determined that the specified big hit type is not “non-probable variable big hit”, setting for starting the probable change control (setting of the probable change flag) is performed.

  If the specified jackpot type is “non-probable variable jackpot”, the setting for starting the time-saving control (the setting of the time-saving flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time-saving control is set in advance. A predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time saving counter.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S22 of FIG. 10 as the special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second hold count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  If the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the data as the reservation data stored corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in S142, the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are subtracted by one. As well as the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

  After that, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” is determined. Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winning is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to be able to determine.

  When the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), as the reserved data stored in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A corresponding to the reserved number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of S146, the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by one to update the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count. As well as the data in the first special figure suspension storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S147).

  After that, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result such as “big hit” or “losing”. It is determined whether the special map display result is "big hit" or "losing" (S150). In this S150, if the gaming state at that time is the high-precision state in which the probability change flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls in the range of 10000 to 12180, the "big hit" Is determined, and if not, it is determined as "losing". If the probability change flag is not set and the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined to be "big hit". Is determined.

  As described above, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, a different determination value is assigned to the "big hit" according to the gaming state at that time (high accuracy, low accuracy). In the processing of the special figure game, the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation display of the special figure game or the like is the high accuracy state Is determined, if the gaming state is in the high-accuracy state, it is determined to be a "big hit" with a higher probability than in the low-accuracy state.

  After determining the special figure display result in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (S151). If it is determined that the hit is a "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (S152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation and “non-probable change” and “probable change A” in the jackpot type determination table In accordance with which one of the determination values assigned to each of the jackpot types of “probable change B”, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be selected (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to any one of the time-saving state and the probable state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is determined before the determined special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is determined. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable" corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if "probable variable A" corresponding to the probable variable jackpot A is set to "1", the probable variable jackpot B In the case of “probable change B” corresponding to the above, “2” may be used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, a decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), and further to the big hit type determination result in the case of the big hit game state. Set special symbols. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol in response to a result of a predetermined determination that the special symbol display result is "losing". If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" are determined according to the big hit type determination result in S154. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the fixed special symbol according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “non-probable”. In addition, a special symbol indicating a number of “7” is set as a fixed special symbol according to the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “probable change A”. A special symbol indicating a number of “5” is set as a fixed special symbol in accordance with the determination result of setting the jackpot type to “probable change B”.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and the special symbol normal process ends.

  If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in S145 (S145; Y), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S158), and the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demo display enabled command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control. Whether any of the reserved storage counts is “0” for the board 12 and the demo display enabled command transmitted flag indicating that the transmission has already been transmitted is set because no new variable display is performed. Determine whether or not. At this time, if the demo displayable command transmission completed flag is set, that is, if the demonstration displayable command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed (when the demo display enabled command transmission flag is not set), the setting for transmitting the demo display enabled command is performed, and then the demo display enabled command transmission completed flag is set. Then, the demo display setting ends. Note that the set demo-display-capable command transmitted flag is cleared when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process in S157 described above. Therefore, in the demonstration display setting of the present embodiment, the demonstration display enable command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 only once when a new variable display is not started.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 10 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is ON (S161; Y), a big hit change pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining a change pattern to one of a plurality of types (S162).

  When the big hit flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, the game is determined by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (set). It is determined whether the time saving control is being performed in which the time saving control is performed when the state is the probable change state or the time saving state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time saving control is not being performed, that is, when the time saving flag is off (when it is not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 By reading the stored value or the like, the total reserved storage number is specified, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved storage number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of stored storages is not 2 or more (S165; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of pending storages is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167, and it is further determined whether the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167).

  If the total number of pending storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  If the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any one of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the selection is made based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like. By referring to one of the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, a change pattern is determined in the process of S170, thereby determining whether or not the change display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. In other words, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not the variation display state of the effect symbol is to be the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After the fluctuation pattern is determined in S170, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol display The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the two special figures (S171). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S171, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. In the transmission command buffer provided in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the processing of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the result of determining the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result). It is. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the special symbol change processing (S174), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process in S17 shown in FIG. 9 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game status designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern designation command, the change display result notification command, the first hold storage number notification command, or the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these production control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after transmitting a fluctuation display result notification command first, a first fluctuation start command or a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command The game state designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in S25 of FIG. 10 as a special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the change of the special symbol, and sends the special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to the special symbol display device 4B. The control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is changed. If the value is “2” indicating the second special symbol, the change of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the certainty change flag and the time saving flag if the certainty change flag and the time saving flag are set (S184). The setting for transmitting the jackpot start 1 designation command (probable variation A), the jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and the jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probable variation) is performed according to the stored big hit type (S185). ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (a time when the big hit is generated, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies the big hit display time) is set in the big hit display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in the case of the non-probable variable big hit or the probable big hit A, and 5 times in the case of the positive variable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time-saving counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, if the time-saving number remains in the high base state, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by one (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after the subtraction is “0” (S193). If not (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is set to “0”. (S193; Y), the time-saving flag is cleared to end the time-saving control (S194), and then the gaming state (specifically, low accuracy) corresponding to the set state of the probable variable flag or the time-saving flag is set. After the transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to (low base) is performed (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 10 as the big hit end process.

  In the big hit end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit end display timer is operating, that is, whether the timer is counting (S201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (S201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for performing the big hit end display (big hit end display time) on the effect display device 5 is set to the big hit end display timer. The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207).

  When the jackpot type is the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B (S207; Y), the probability variable flag is set (S208), the time reduction flag is set (S209), and the time reduction counter is set to "0". (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot type is not the probability variable jackpot A or the probability variable jackpot B (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction number counter is set to "100", and then S213. Proceed to.

  In S213, the big hit flag is reset, and the transmission setting of the big hit end designation command according to the big hit type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the value of the special figure process flag is set to the special symbol normal processing. Is updated to “0”, which is the value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S51). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process of monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis processing, effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as a big hit symbol determination random number is executed (S56).

  Next, during a non-fluctuating state in which the effect symbols are not being fluctuated, a non-fluctuating screen display process for controlling a display screen displayed on the effect display device 5 is executed (S57), and then the process proceeds to S52. .

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the initialization processing (S51) in the effect control main processing. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an initialization designation command has been received (S401). 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 S402 to S406 is performed.

  In S402, effect control CPU 120 first sets interrupt prohibition (S402), and performs a RAM clear process of clearing RAM 122 (S403). Then, various settings such as setting (initialization) of the built-in device register are initialized (S404), an initialization completion flag indicating that the initialization is completed is set (S405), and the interrupt is enabled again (S404). S406), the initialization process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in the storage content of the start winning reception command buffer. A suspended display update process for updating the display to a corresponding display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Variation pattern command reception waiting processing (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis processing is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation starts. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (S75).

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S75): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76).

  Effect design fluctuation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design confirmation command) for instructing stop of all the symbols, the control of stopping the change of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display processing (S77) or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing (S73).

  Big hit display processing (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control for displaying a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): The control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening opening command is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S261). Here, if the variation pattern designation command reception flag is not set, the variation pattern command reception waiting process ends. On the other hand, if the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set, the variation pattern designation command reception flag is cleared (S262), and then the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74). (S263), and ends the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first change start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). If the first variable start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), the first change start command reception flag is stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer. The various command data and various flags are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination. Alternatively, a shift may be made to the storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “0”) corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display.

  If the first change start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether the second change start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second change start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect design change start process is ended, and if the second change start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), start. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second special figure hold storage in the winning reception buffer are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274). ). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination. Alternatively, a shift may be made to a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “0”) corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display.

  After execution of S272 or S274, effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. I do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the three symbols are “7” as the stop symbol, for example. To determine the combination of effect symbols (big hit symbols). When the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, as the stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd-number symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, (Combination of effect symbols such as "333", "555", and "999"). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variable jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the effect symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). When the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of the effect symbols (missing symbols) in which three symbols are irregular as stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of the effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the present embodiment, various announcement effects are determined in the announcement effect determination process. For example, a character announcement effect in which a character appears, a step-up announcement in which an announcement image changes stepwise, or a group announcement in which a group of predetermined characters crosses a display area is determined. When deciding the announcement effect of these different modes, since the timing of starting the announcement effect differs depending on the mode of the announcement effect, different periods depending on the mode of the announcement effect can be set in the announcement effect start waiting timer. good.

  As shown in FIG. 19, after the notice effect determination processing in S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines in S278 whether the notice effect execution determination flag is set, that is, in the notice effect determination processing in S277, It is determined whether execution has been determined.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, and a period corresponding to the notice effect is set as a period until the notice effect starts in the notice effect start waiting timer (S279), and the notice effect execution determination is made. The flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, when the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without passing through S279.

  In the present embodiment, as a period until these notice effects are started, an effect (not shown) showing a precursor is performed before the timing at which the notice effect is started, and the timing of starting the precursor is the start timing of the notice effect. Therefore, a period shorter than the period until the notice effect is started is set, and the start timing of these notice effects is specified based on the process table of the notice effect that is executed from the start of the notice effect, and the notice time is specified. Although the production is started, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the production of these precursors is not performed in the preliminary production, the start timing of the preliminary production is Since the timing is reached, the period up to the start timing of the notice effect may be set in the notice effect start waiting timer.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  The process table has display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation section control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). I have.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 renders an effect device (effect display as an effect component) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to cause the effect display device 5 to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect design so that the effect pattern is displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with the change pattern designating command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the middle left and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data in the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing a change in the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change processing (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol change process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements each value of the process timer, the fluctuation time timer, and the fluctuation control timer (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has expired (S306). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer value in the process table as the process timer (S308). Further, the control state of the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc. which are set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer is out (S310). When the fluctuation control timer is out of timer (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect symbol (30 ms after the previous display symbol switching time of the effect symbol). The image data of the target screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this way, in the effect display device 5, the fluctuation control of the effect symbol is realized. The display control unit 123 transmits to the effect display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in a process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  The effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer is out (S313). If the variation time timer has expired, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not expired, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the production control process flag is changed to the production symbol fluctuation stop processing (S314). The value is updated to a value according to S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not out of timer, control is transferred to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation designation command is received. For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

  In the process table used for effect symbol variation control, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. I do.

  FIGS. 21 to 27 are flowcharts showing the non-fluctuating screen display processing (S57) in the effect control main processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the non-fluctuating screen display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the initialization completion flag is set (S411). 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 (S421), and the process proceeds to S452 described later. On the other hand, if the initialization completion flag has not been set, the process proceeds to S412.

  In S412, the effect control CPU 120 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 without a fluctuation or a big hit game. . Here, if the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the process proceeds to S413. 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 S417.

  In S417, effect control CPU 120 determines whether any of the first to sixth timers is counting. The first to sixth timers are timers provided according to the display screens (display images) displayed on the effect display device 5 as described later, and the respective display screens (display images) start displaying. This is provided to count the elapse of a predetermined time from the time when the timer is turned on, and to switch to a different display screen (display image) when the timer is up. 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 timer counting of the counting timer is terminated (S418), and the process proceeds to S419.

  In S419, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer that has finished counting the timer is the first timer or the second timer (S419). If the timer that has finished counting the timer is the first timer or the second timer, the non-variable screen display process ends. On the other hand, if the timer whose timer count has ended is not the first timer or the second timer, that is, any one of the third timer to the sixth timer, the processing and display corresponding to the timer whose timer count has ended are ended. (S420), and terminates the non-fluctuation screen display process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a display result effect (FIG. 29B), an operation guide display (FIG. 29C), a menu screen (FIG. 29D), and a demo screen (FIG. 29E If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process during the display of)), that is, if the fluctuation display is started, the screen (image) being displayed ends and the fluctuation is performed. The display screen is started.

  In S413, which proceeds when the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the demonstration display enable command designating the display of the demonstration screen has been received. It is determined whether or not the indicated demo displayable command reception flag is set. Here, if the demo display possible command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S422 described later. On the other hand, if the demonstration display possible command reception flag is set, the demonstration display possible command reception flag is cleared (S414), and the counter value corresponding to (t1) is set in the first timer (S415). The counting of one timer (t1) is started (S416), and the non-fluctuating screen display process ends.

  Note that the first timer (t1) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the variation of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 29A) (after receiving the demo display enable command from the main board 11). The timer counts a predetermined time (t1) until the execution of the display result effect (FIG. 29B), which is the effect immediately after the stop of the fluctuation, is started. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the first timer (t1).

  The value set in the first timer (t1) is a time sufficient for the player to grasp the stopped design symbol after the variation display of the design symbol is stopped, and is displayed after the time has elapsed. Execution of the result presentation (FIG. 29B) is started. If there is a hold storage, the next variable display is started after the time has elapsed. That is, when the variable display is continuously performed, the time is a time during which the effect of the continuous variable display is maintained and the effect symbol stopped at each variable display is easily grasped. Then, the time until the start of the execution of the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is the same as the time.

  In S422, which proceeds when the demonstration display enable command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any of the first to sixth timers is counting. judge. If none of the timers is counting, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends. On the other hand, when any of the timers is counting, the count of the counting timer is decremented by 1 (S423), and the process proceeds to S424.

  In S424, effect control CPU 120 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 S425.

  In S425, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is counting, that is, whether or not only the display result effect image (FIG. 29B) is being displayed. I do. Here, when the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is counting, the process proceeds to S434 described later. On the other hand, if the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is not counting, the process proceeds to S426.

  The second timer (t2 or t2 ') is a timer which starts counting after the execution of the display result effect (FIG. 29 (B)), and informs the player that the display can shift to the menu screen. This timer counts a waiting period (t2 or t2 ') until the display of the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) for guidance is started.

  In the present embodiment, as the second timer, a first waiting period (FIG. 29 (B)) which is set when the fluctuation display of the effect symbols is stopped (FIG. 29 (A)) and then the display results effect (FIG. 29 (B)) is shifted. t2), and a value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ′) set when the display screen has been shifted from the menu screen (FIG. 29D) to the display result effect (FIG. 29B). . Note that a value corresponding to 15 seconds is set in the first waiting period (t2), and a value corresponding to 7 seconds is set in the second waiting period (t2 ').

  The value set in the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is a value calculated based on the configuration of the game board 2, and is slightly longer than the average time during which the starting prize is generated after the game ball is started to be fired. The value corresponds to a long time. That is, when the player keeps playing the game ball, the next start winning is generated and the game can be continued without displaying the menu guidance display. The value set in the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is larger than the value set in the first timer (t1), and the display result effect (FIG. 29 (B)) Is a value that can secure a time for the player to sufficiently recognize that the execution has been started.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (C), the menu guidance display is a display for guiding the player that the screen can be shifted to the menu screen by performing a button operation. In this embodiment, the menu guidance display is configured by displaying the button image and the character information of “menu display”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the button image is displayed. May be used to configure the menu guidance display, or the menu guidance display may be configured using only character information.

  In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 15 seconds is disclosed as the value (time) of the first waiting period (t2) set in the second timer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is about 12 seconds, a value corresponding to a time slightly longer than 12 seconds may be used. Further, a value corresponding to a time longer than the longest fluctuation time may be used. Further, when there is the number of reserved storages up to the upper limit number, a value corresponding to the total fluctuation time until all these reserved storages are consumed may be used.

  Although a value corresponding to 7 seconds is disclosed as the value (time) of the second waiting period (t2 ′) set in the second timer, the present invention is not limited to this. The time of the second waiting period (t2 ') may be any value as long as it is shorter than the time of the first waiting period (t2), for example, 30 seconds in the first waiting period (t2). Is set in the second waiting period (t2 '), a value corresponding to 10 seconds or 15 seconds may be set.

  In S426, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the third timer (t3) is counting, that is, whether or not the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is being displayed in addition to the display of the display result effect. Is determined. Here, when the third timer (t3) is counting, the process proceeds to S438 described later. On the other hand, when the third timer (t3) is not counting, the process proceeds to S427.

  Note that the third timer (t3) is a timer that starts counting after the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) is started, and displays the demonstration screen (FIG. 29 (E)). It is a timer that counts a predetermined time (t3) before starting. In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set in the third timer (t3).

  Note that the value set in the third timer (t3) is smaller than the value set in the fourth timer (t4) described later, and as described later, menu guidance display (FIG. 29C )) And the demo screen (FIG. 29 (E)) are displayed alternately and repeatedly, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1 waiting for a customer, the demo screen (FIG. 29 (E)) has a menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (E)). It is displayed for a longer time than in FIG. 29 (C), and it is possible to promote the player's willingness to play before sitting. The value set in the third timer (t3) may be the same time as the value set in the fourth timer (t4).

  The value set in the third timer (t3) is larger than the value set in the above-described second timer (t2 or t2 '), and the display result effect only screen (FIG. 29 ( The screen including the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) is displayed for a longer time than the screen (B)), and the time for the player to shift to the menu screen is secured.

  In S427, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fourth timer (t4) is counting, that is, whether or not the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) is being displayed. Here, when the fourth timer (t4) is counting, the process proceeds to S449 described later. On the other hand, when the fourth timer (t4) is not counting, the process proceeds to S428.

  The fourth timer (t4) is a timer that starts counting after the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29 (E)) is started, and is a screen (FIG. 29) on which menu guidance is displayed from the demonstration screen. This is a timer for counting a predetermined time (t4) until returning to (C)). In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the fourth timer (t4). The value set in the fourth timer (t4) corresponds to the presentation time (reproduction time of the movie) on the demonstration screen.

  The effect time on the demonstration screen may be longer than 30 seconds. When there are a plurality of types of demonstration screens and the demonstration time of each demonstration screen is different, a value corresponding to each of the demonstration times may be appropriately set in the fourth timer (t4).

  In S428, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fifth timer (t5) is counting, that is, whether or not the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is being displayed. Here, when the fifth timer (t5) is counting, the process proceeds to S458 described later. On the other hand, when the fifth timer (t5) is not counting, the process proceeds to S429.

  The fifth timer (t5) is a timer which starts counting after the display of the menu screen (FIG. 29 (D)) is started, and is a screen (FIG. 29) in which menu guidance is displayed from the menu screen. The timer counts a predetermined time (t5) before returning to (C)). In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the fifth timer (t5).

  In S429, presentation control CPU 120 determines whether or not the sixth timer (t6) is counting, that is, whether or not various processes corresponding to the item (selection item) selected on the menu screen are being executed. . Here, when the sixth timer (t6) is counting, the process proceeds to S471 described later. On the other hand, when the sixth timer (t6) is not counting, the non-fluctuating screen display process ends.

  The sixth timer (t6) refers to various processes corresponding to the item (selection item) selected on the menu screen, for example, a volume adjustment process for displaying a volume adjustment reception screen (FIG. 31 (A)), and a game description. A timer for starting counting after starting processing such as a game explanation screen displaying a screen (FIG. 31 (B)) and a mini game processing displaying a mini game screen (FIG. 31 (C)); This timer counts a predetermined time (t6) until the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E) is started. In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the sixth timer (t6). Further, the sixth timer (t6) is reset when the player performs an operation during execution of various processes, and starts counting again, so that the player does not intend to perform the operation during the operation. It is designed to prevent switching to the demo screen.

  It should be noted that the values set in the fifth timer (t5) and the sixth timer (t6) are values corresponding to times when it is clear that the player has not performed any operation. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the fifth timer (t5) and the sixth timer (t6). This is because when the game is not operated for a predetermined time of about 30 seconds, This time is provided because it can be assumed that the player is operating another action, for example, a card unit (not shown), or the player has already left his seat. Further, when the player does not know how to operate, for example, there is a case where the position of the button is not known, etc., and assuming a long time of 30 seconds or more, the player may have trouble displaying the menu screen or the like. In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set because there is a possibility of thinking.

  The values set in each of the first to sixth timers are not limited to the values exemplified in the present embodiment, but may be other values. Further, the value set in each of the first to sixth timers does not have to be a fixed value, and may be a value that is appropriately changed according to a control state, an effect, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in S430, which proceeds when the first timer (t1) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first timer (t1) is up. Here, if the first timer (t1) has not expired, the non-fluctuation screen display process ends. On the other hand, when the first timer (t1) is up, the counter value corresponding to the first waiting period (t2) is set to the second timer (S431), and the counting of the second timer (t2) is started. (S432), the display of the display result effect (FIG. 29 (B)) is started (S433), and the non-fluctuating screen display process ends. As will be described later, the counter value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') may be set in the second timer (S431 +).

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), in the display result effect in the present embodiment, an effect in which each effect symbol fluctuates is performed from a state where the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. In the present embodiment, immediately after the variation symbol display is stopped, only the display result effect is executed over the first waiting period (t2) without immediately performing the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C). It is supposed to. For example, if the menu guidance display is suddenly performed, the end of the variable display is clearly expressed, and the player may be uncomfortable. Therefore, by performing only the display result effect for the first waiting period (t2) without immediately performing the menu guidance display, the menu guidance display can be performed without discomfort while expressing the reverberation of the variable display. It was made.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in S434, which proceeds when the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) has counted up. judge. Here, if the second timer (t2 or t2 ') is not up, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends. On the other hand, when the second timer (t2 or t2 ′) has counted up, the counter value corresponding to (t3) is set in the third timer (S435), and the counting of the third timer (t3) is started ( (S436), the display of the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) is started in addition to the display result effect (S437), and the non-variable screen display process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 29C, in the menu guidance display according to the present embodiment, an indication that it is possible to shift to the menu screen is displayed together with the image of the push button 31B at the lower right of the display screen.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in S438, in which the process proceeds when the third timer (t3) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a button operation (pressing of the push button 31B). If there is a button operation, the process proceeds to S444. On the other hand, if there is no button operation, the process proceeds to S439.

  In S439, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the third timer (t3) has expired. Here, if the third timer (t3) has not counted up, the non-fluctuation-in-progress screen display processing ends. On the other hand, when the third timer (t3) is up, the display result effect display and the menu guidance display are ended (S440), and the process proceeds to S441.

  In S441, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t4) in the fourth timer, starts counting by the fourth timer (t4) (S442), and displays the demonstration screen (FIG. 29E). The display is started (S443), and the non-fluctuating screen display process ends.

  Further, in S444, which proceeds when there is a button operation, the effect control CPU 120 ends the counting of the third timer (t3), ends the display result effect display and the menu guidance display (S445), and proceeds to S446.

  In S446, effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t5) in the fifth timer, and starts counting by the fifth timer (t5) (S447). Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks the immediately preceding execution storage area of the RAM 122, and in the immediately preceding execution storage area, the items specified in S460d to be described later (in this embodiment, the item of "volume adjustment" shown in FIG. "Or" mini-game ") is stored (S447a). The immediately preceding execution storage area is an area for storing an item (selection item) selected last time when the menu screen is displayed.

  If there is no item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S447a; N), the effect control CPU 120 sets “volume adjustment” as a selection item and sets the “volume adjustment” item as shown in FIG. Is displayed at the center of the menu screen, and the non-fluctuating screen display process ends (S448). Further, when the selection item is stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S447a; Y), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area, and uses the specified item as a selection item. Then, the display of the menu screen in which the item is arranged at the center is started, and the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends (S447c).

  In S447c, when the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is the item of “volume adjustment”, similarly to S448, the menu of “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. When the display of the screen is started, and the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is the item of “game description”, the menu screen of FIG. When the display is started and the item stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is the item of “mini game”, the display of the menu screen in which the item of “mini game” shown in FIG. Start.

  In the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A, an item of “mini game” is arranged on the left of “volume adjustment”, an item of “game explanation” is arranged on the right of “volume adjustment”, and an item of “volume adjustment” is arranged. Are displayed larger than the items of “mini-game” and “game explanation”. On the menu screen shown in FIG. 30B, an item of “volume adjustment” is arranged on the left of “game explanation”, an item of “mini game” is arranged on the right of “game explanation”, and an item of “game explanation” is arranged. Are displayed larger than the items of “volume adjustment” and “mini game”. On the menu screen shown in FIG. 30C, an item of “game explanation” is arranged on the left of “mini game”, an item of “volume adjustment” is arranged on the right of “mini game”, and an item of “mini game” is arranged. Are displayed larger than the items of “game explanation” and “volume adjustment”.

  Therefore, on the menu screen shown in FIG. 30A, it is possible to indicate to the player that the item “volume adjustment” is a selection item, and on the menu screen shown in FIG. In the menu screen table shown in FIG. 30C, the item "mini game" is a selection item for the player. It is possible to show.

  On the left and right portions of each menu screen shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C, a change operation area for changing the displayed menu screen to another menu screen is displayed. In the embodiment, a pair of triangles indicating the left and right sides of the menu screen in FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (C)). The player can change the menu screen to another menu screen by touching (pointing to) any one of these change operation areas. Specifically, when the item of “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 30A is displayed at the center, and when the player touches the inside of the right change operation area, it is shown in FIG. 30B. The display of the menu screen in which the item of “game explanation” is displayed at the center is started, and when the player touches the inside of the change operation area on the left side, the item of “mini game” shown in FIG. The display of the menu screen displayed in the center is started.

  When the item of “game explanation” shown in FIG. 30B is displayed at the center and the player touches the inside of the change operation area on the right side, the “mini game” shown in FIG. "Is displayed at the center of the menu screen, and when the player touches the inside of the change operation area on the left side, the item of" volume adjustment "shown in FIG. 30A is displayed at the center. The displayed menu screen is started.

  In addition, when the item of “mini game” shown in FIG. 30C is displayed at the center and the player touches the inside of the change operation area on the right, “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. "Is displayed in the center of the menu screen, and when the player touches the inside of the change operation area on the left side, the item of" game description "shown in FIG. The displayed menu screen is started.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in S449, in which the fourth timer (t4) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a button operation (pressing of the push button 31B). If there is a button operation, the process advances to step S456. On the other hand, if there is no button operation, the process proceeds to S450.

  In S450, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fourth timer (t4) has expired. Here, if the fourth timer (t4) has not expired, the non-variable screen display process ends. On the other hand, when the fourth timer (t4) has counted up, the demonstration screen display ends (S451), and the process proceeds to S452.

  In S452, the effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t3) in the third timer, starts counting by the third timer (t3) (S453), and displays a display result effect (FIG. 29B). Is started (S454), the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) is started to be displayed in addition to the display result effect (S455), and the non-fluctuating screen display process ends. In S454 executed when the initialization completion flag is cleared, for example, display of a display result effect using a preset initialization stop symbol (default stop symbol) such as “135” is started.

  In S456, in which there is a button operation, the effect control CPU 120 ends the counting of the fourth timer (t4), ends the demonstration screen display (S457), and proceeds to S446 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in S458, which proceeds when the fifth timer (t5) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a button operation (pressing of the push button 31B). Here, if there is a button operation for ending the display of the menu screen, the count of the fifth timer (t5) is ended (S464), the menu screen display is ended (S465), and the process proceeds to S431 +. On the other hand, if there is no button operation, the process proceeds to S459.

  In S459, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fifth timer (t5) has expired. Here, when the fifth timer (t5) is up, the menu screen display is terminated (S465), and the process proceeds to S431 +. On the other hand, if the fifth timer (t5) has not expired, the process proceeds to S460.

  In S431 + (FIG. 22), effect control CPU 120 sets the counter value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') in the second timer. Then, the counting of the second timer (t2 ') is started (S432), the display of the display result effect (FIG. 29 (B)) is started (S433), and the non-variable screen display processing is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), in the display result effect in the present embodiment, after the menu screen display (FIG. 29 (D)) is completed, an effect symbol in a state immediately after the fluctuation stop is displayed, and each effect symbol is displayed. An oscillating effect is performed. In the present embodiment, after the menu screen display ends, when a second waiting period (t2 ') shorter than the above-described first waiting period (t2) has elapsed, a menu guidance display (FIG. 29C )).

  When the counter value corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ′) is set in S431 +, the display of the display result effect (FIG. 29B) is not started, and the change display stop screen (FIG. 29B) is not started. 29 (A), the non-fluctuation screen display process may be terminated. That is, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) may be displayed after the elapse of the second waiting period (t2 ') from the fluctuation display stop screen (see FIG. 29A). In this case, the total period (t1 '+ t2') of the period (t1 ') for displaying the stop screen (FIG. 29A) and the second waiting period (t2') from the time when the menu screen display is ended. ) Is set to a period shorter than the total period (t1 + t2) of the period (t1) of the first timer and the first waiting period (t2) to display the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C). Just do it.

  In S460, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a touch operation on the menu screen (FIG. 29D). Note that the touch operation in the present embodiment indicates an operation in which a player tries to touch the display screen of the effect display device 5 with his / her finger, but the front side of the effect display device 5 is covered with a glass plate. Therefore, the display screen of the effect display device 5 cannot be directly touched, and the operation mode is detected by the infrared CCD camera 50 (motion sensor). Here, when there is no touch operation, the non-fluctuating screen display processing ends. On the other hand, if there is a touch operation, the process proceeds to S460a. The determination as to whether or not there is a touch operation is performed based on the detection signal input from the camera controller 50A described above.

  In S460a, effect control CPU 120 specifies a position where the player has performed a touch operation (touch operation detection position) based on a detection signal input from camera controller 50A (S460a), and the touch operation detection position is changed on the menu screen. It is determined whether it is within the operation area (a pair of triangles indicating the left and right sides of the menu screen in FIGS. 30A to 30C) (S460b). If the touch operation detection position is not within the change operation area on the menu screen, the process proceeds to S460c, and if the touch operation detection position is within the change operation area on the menu screen, the process proceeds to S460f.

  In S460c, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the touch operation detection position specified in S460a is within the operation range for determining a selection item on the menu screen, that is, “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. When the displayed menu screen is displayed, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation at a position corresponding to “volume adjustment”, and a menu screen in which “game explanation” shown in FIG. If it is displayed, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation at a position corresponding to “game explanation”, and if a “mini game” shown in FIG. 30 (C) is displayed at the center of the menu screen Determines whether or not there is a touch operation at a position corresponding to the “mini game”.

  In this embodiment, on each menu screen shown in FIG. 30, the touch operation of the player is valid only for the item that is enlarged and arranged at the center as a selection item, and the processing corresponding to the item that is enlarged and arranged at the center is performed. In other words, in each menu screen, an example is shown in which it is possible to determine only execution of a process corresponding to an item arranged and enlarged in the center of the menu screen by a touch operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to determine the execution of the processing corresponding to the items arranged on the left and right of each menu screen by a touch operation.

  If the touch operation detection position identified in S460a is not within the selection item determination operation range on the menu screen, the non-fluctuating screen display process is terminated, and the touch operation detection position identified in S460a is determined as the selection item determination operation on the menu screen. If it is within the range, the process proceeds to S460d.

  In S460d, the effect control CPU 120 selects the selection item (“volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, or “volume adjustment”) that has been touch-operated depending on which menu screen of FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (C) is displayed. One of the “mini games” is specified (S460d), and the specified selection item is stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area (S460e).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection item specified in S460d is “volume adjustment” (S461). If the selection item specified in S460d is “volume adjustment”, a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (S466), and the process proceeds to S469. On the other hand, if the selection item specified in S460d is not “volume adjustment”, the flow proceeds to S462.

  When the volume adjustment process is started, the volume adjustment reception screen (FIG. 31A) is changed from the menu screen (FIG. 29 (D), FIG. 30 (A)) in which the item “volume adjustment” is arranged at the center. ). During the execution of the volume adjustment process (FIG. 28), a volume adjustment in which the volume setting is changed by a lever operation (tilting operation of the stick controller 31A) by the player is received. By performing a button operation (pressing the push button 31B) while the volume adjustment reception screen (FIG. 31A) is displayed, the menu screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 29D, FIG. 30A). Has become.

  Effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection item specified in S460d is “game explanation” (S462). If the selection item specified in S460d is "game explanation", the game explanation process is started (S467), and the process proceeds to S469. On the other hand, if the selection item specified in S460d is not “game explanation”, the mini game process is started (S468), and the process proceeds to S469.

  When the game explanation process is started, the menu screen (FIG. 30 (B)) in which the item “game explanation” is arranged in the center is switched to the game explanation screen (FIG. 31 (B)). During the execution of the game explanation process, each item is provided on the game explanation screen, and when the player selects an item by a touch operation, a corresponding explanation screen is displayed. By performing a button operation (pressing the push button 31B) while the game explanation screen (FIG. 31B) is displayed, the menu screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 30B).

  When the mini game processing is started, the menu screen (FIG. 30 (C)) in which the item of “mini game” is arranged at the center is switched to the mini game screen (FIG. 31 (C)). During the execution of the mini-game process, each item is provided on the mini-game screen, and when the player selects an item by a touch operation, the corresponding mini-game is executed. In addition, by performing a button operation (pressing the push button 31B) while the mini game screen (FIG. 31C) is displayed, the menu screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 30C).

  In S469, which proceeds after execution of various processes on the menu screen is started, effect control CPU 120 sets a counter value corresponding to (t6) in the sixth timer, and starts counting by the sixth timer (t6). (S470), the non-fluctuating screen display process ends.

  On the other hand, in S460f, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the touch operation detection position identified in S460a is within the left change operation area (S460f). When the touch operation detection position is not within the left change operation area, that is, when the touch operation detection position is within the right change operation area, the item located on the right in the displayed menu screen is specified. Specifically, when “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 30A is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “game explanation” is specified as the item arranged on the right. When the “game explanation” shown in FIG. 30 (B) is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “mini game” is specified as the item arranged on the right, and the game is shown in FIG. 30 (C). When the “mini game” is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “volume adjustment” is specified as the item arranged on the right. Then, the process proceeds to S460i.

  On the other hand, if the touch operation detection position is within the left change operation area, the item located on the left side of the displayed menu screen is specified (S460h). Specifically, when “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 30A is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “mini game” is specified as the item arranged on the left, and FIG. When the "game description" shown in FIG. 30 (B) is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, "volume adjustment" is specified as the item arranged on the right, and shown in FIG. 30 (C). When the “mini game” is being displayed on the menu screen arranged in the center, “game explanation” is specified as the item arranged on the right. Then, the process proceeds to S460i.

  In S460i, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display of the effect display device 5 to a menu screen where the items are arranged in the center, and starts the display, with the item specified in S460g or S460h as a selection item (S460i). Next, effect control CPU 120 sets the counter value corresponding to (t5) in the fifth timer (S460j), starts counting by the fifth timer (t5), and ends the non-variable image display process (step S460j). S460k).

  As shown in FIG. 27, in S471, which proceeds when the sixth timer (t6) is counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume adjustment process is being executed. Here, when the volume adjustment process is being executed, the volume adjustment process is continuously executed (S474), and the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, when the volume adjustment process is not being executed, the process proceeds to S472.

  In S472, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game explanation process is being executed. Here, when the game explanation process is being executed, the game explanation process is continuously executed (S475), and the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, when the game explanation process is not being executed, the process proceeds to S473.

  In S473, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mini game process is being executed. Here, when the mini game process is being executed, the mini game process is continuously executed (S476), and the process proceeds to S477. On the other hand, when the mini game process is not being executed, the non-fluctuating screen display process ends.

  In S477, which proceeds during execution of various processes on the menu screen, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation is being performed in various processes. Here, when the operation is being performed in various processes, the sixth timer (t6) being counted is reset, and the counting of the sixth timer (t6) is started again (S478), 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 or not the sixth timer (t6) is up (S479). Here, if the sixth timer (t6) has not expired, the non-fluctuation screen display process ends. On the other hand, when the sixth timer (t6) has expired, the process being executed is terminated (S480), and the process proceeds to S441 described above.

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

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) elapses after the fluctuation display of the effect symbols is stopped, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), a display result effect in which each effect symbol fluctuates is started. You. Then, when the first waiting period (t2) has elapsed, a menu guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the display screen as shown in FIG. 29 (C). In this embodiment, even if the first waiting period (t2) elapses, the display result effect in which each effect symbol fluctuates is continued, and at the same time, the menu guidance display is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the menu guidance display is displayed, the execution of the display result effect may be ended, and the normal effect design stopped state and menu guidance display may be performed. good.

  If the menu guide display (FIG. 29 (C)) is suddenly displayed from the state in which the fluctuation display of the effect symbols is stopped (FIG. 29 (A)), the player will continue to display the fluctuation display. There is a risk of misunderstanding. For example, during the execution of a variable display effect such as “pseudo ream”, when there is a button operation notice effect prompting a button operation with a temporary stop, the appearance of the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) indicates the button operation. There is a possibility that the user may mistakenly recognize the effect as a notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the menu guidance display (FIG. 29 (C)) is not performed until the first waiting period (t2) elapses from the state where the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 29 (A)). I have to.

  Note that the display result effect (effect performed after the fluctuation stop) does not have to be a mode in which the effect symbol fluctuates, and may be, for example, a type that displays a specific background image. Further, the display mode of the display result effect screen is not limited to the same one, and may have other display modes. For example, a plurality of display result effect screens corresponding to the time saving state or the high base state may be provided. You may do it. The display result effect screen shown in FIG. 29B and the menu guidance display start screen shown in FIG. 29C may have different backgrounds. Note that the menu guidance display start screen shown in FIG. 29C may be at least a screen on which menu guidance display is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (C), when the player performs a button operation during the display of the menu guidance display, the screen is switched to the menu screen (see FIG. 29 (D)). The menu screen displayed at this time is a menu screen in which an item whose processing has been started by a previous touch operation by the player is arranged at the center (any one of FIGS. 30A to 30C). Alternatively, a menu screen in which “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 30A is arranged at the center is displayed. When a predetermined time (t3) elapses without any operation during the menu guidance display, a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 29E).

  As shown in FIG. 29 (D), when the player performs a button operation during the display of the menu screen, the screen is switched to a screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 29 (B)). In addition, when the predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation during the display of the menu screen, the screen is switched to the screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 29B). Then, when the second waiting period (t2 ') has elapsed since the screen was switched to the screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 29B), as shown in FIG. 29C, the menu guidance is displayed on the lower right of the display screen. The display is displayed.

  As described above, the menu guidance display is displayed after the elapse of the second waiting period (t2 ′), which is a shorter time than the above-described first waiting period (t2), so that the player can display the menu screen again (see FIG. When it is desired to return to 29 (D)), the menu guidance display can promptly prompt the player that the button operation is effective. Also, after the menu screen (FIG. 29 (D)) ends, it is assumed that the player can recognize that the variable display has already stopped, so that a time shorter than the first waiting period (t2) is assumed. After the elapse of the second waiting period (t2 '), even if the menu guidance display is displayed, it is not erroneously recognized that the variable display has just been stopped, and the fact that the variable display has been finished is clearly expressed. Therefore, there is no risk that the player will be uncomfortable.

  In the present embodiment, when the player performs a button operation while the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is displayed, or when a predetermined time (t5) has elapsed without any operation, the display is performed. The screen is switched to a screen only for the result presentation (FIG. 29 (B)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and does not go through a screen only for the display result presentation (FIG. 29 (B)). Alternatively, the screen may be switched to the menu guide display screen (FIG. 29C) immediately after the display of the menu screen (FIG. 29D) ends. That is, the time corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') in this embodiment may be 0 second. By doing so, the menu guidance display is displayed even when the display of the menu screen ends, so that the player can be made aware that the display can be switched to the menu screen again.

  Further, when the player performs a button operation while the menu screen (FIG. 29D) is displayed, or when a predetermined time (t5) has elapsed without any operation, a stop screen of the variable display (FIG. 29D). 29 (A) may be returned. Then, after the lapse of the second waiting period (t2 '), the menu guidance display (FIG. 29C) may be displayed.

  During the display of the menu screen (FIG. 29D), the player selects one of the items of “volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, and “mini game” by touch operation. Then, the screen is switched to a screen (see FIG. 31) corresponding to the item (selection item) selected by the touch operation. Then, when the predetermined time (t6) elapses without any operation while the screen corresponding to the selected item is being displayed, the demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 29E). Note that if the player is performing an operation while the screen corresponding to the selected item is being displayed, the display does not shift to the demo screen. After a lapse of time (t6), a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 29E). In addition, in the screen corresponding to the selected item (see FIG. 31), if there is a “return” button operation, the screen is switched to the menu screen (FIG. 29D). Further, in the present embodiment, in the screen corresponding to each selection item (FIG. 31), it is not possible to switch from the screen corresponding to one selection item to the screen corresponding to another selection item, and once the menu screen (FIG. 29). After returning to (D)), the screen is switched to a screen corresponding to another selection item.

  In the present embodiment, even if the processing corresponding to any one of the selection items of “volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, and “mini game” is being executed, the predetermined time (t6) The demo screen is started when elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different predetermined items are respectively selected for the “volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, and “mini game”. The time (t6) may be set so that the time at which the demonstration screen is started differs depending on the processing being executed.

  In this embodiment, while the menu screen is displayed, each item of “volume adjustment”, “game explanation”, and “mini game” is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the item, other items may be provided as items displayed during the display of the menu screen. For example, a "game history output" for outputting a game history of a player as a two-dimensional barcode or the like may be provided. Items may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 29E, when the player performs a button operation while the demo screen is displayed, the screen is switched to the menu screen (see FIG. 29D). When a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demonstration screen, the screen is switched to a menu guide display screen (see FIG. 29C). Then, after a predetermined period of time (t3) has elapsed without any operation on the menu guidance display screen, the display is switched to the demonstration screen again, and the menu guidance display screen and the demonstration screen are switched alternately. .

  In the present embodiment, if a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demo screen (FIG. 29E), the screen is switched to the menu guide display screen (FIG. 29C). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demo screen (FIG. 29E), only the display result effect is displayed. (FIG. 29B) or a menu screen (FIG. 29D). When a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 29 (E)), the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed, The screen may be switched to a power saving screen indicating the power saving mode.

  During the display of the demonstration design (FIG. 29 (E)), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29 (C)) is displayed for a moment, and then the variation display screen is displayed. May be switched. Further, after the display result effect screen (FIG. 29B) is displayed for a moment, the screen may be switched to the fluctuation display screen.

  The display mode of the menu guide display screen (FIG. 29 (C)) is not limited to the same mode, and may have other display modes. For example, a plurality of menus corresponding to the time saving state or the high base state may be provided. A guidance display screen may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the demonstration screen (FIG. 29 (E)) is switched to the menu guidance display screen (FIG. 29 (C)), the menu guidance display is performed simultaneously with the display result production in which each production design fluctuates. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this. When the screen is switched from the demo screen (FIG. 29 (E)) to the menu guide display screen (FIG. 29 (C)), it is displayed. Instead of executing the result effect, a normal effect symbol stopped state and menu guidance display may be performed.

  Next, the volume adjustment reception screen will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 31A, a plurality of volume levels (“2” to “14” surrounded by a circle) are displayed on the volume adjustment reception screen. Each volume level ("2" to "14") is a level used for setting the volume. Of the respective volume levels, the volume level highlighted ("10" in FIG. 31A) is the current volume level. The volume level to be highlighted is changed by a stick operation by tilting the stick controller 31A. When the volume level is changed, the volume is set based on the changed level and the current volume level. That is, the volume is changed by changing the volume level highlighted in the setting screen of FIG. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume adjustment reception screen is a condition under which the player can perform an operation for setting the volume (permission condition for performing an operation for the player). Further, the volume at the time of the production is not always constant, and the set volume is, for example, the maximum volume that can be output at the time of the production.

  In the present embodiment, the player can freely set the volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be restricted. For example, a selection switch is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be accessed only by a store clerk, and the selection switch can be used to appropriately select a volume range that can be set by the player. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted on condition that the volume adjustment reception screen is being displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to displaying, the variable display may not be performed, and the volume may be adjusted on the condition that the number of stored storages is 0 or not. The sound volume may be adjusted on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed since then. In addition, it may be possible to always adjust the volume and the like regardless of whether the display is in the fluctuation display or the big hit.

  Next, the volume adjustment processing will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment process (S474) in the non-fluctuating screen display process. In the sound volume adjustment process, first, effect CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound outputting timer indicating that a confirmation sound to be described later is being output is being counted (S801). If the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, the process proceeds to S812. On the other hand, if the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is not counting, the process proceeds to S801a.

  In S801a, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a stick operation by stick controller 31A. If there is no stick operation, the process advances to step S811a. On the other hand, if there is a stick operation, the process proceeds to S802.

  In S802, presentation control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player's operation is a change operation to the maximum volume. Here, if it is not the change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S803.

  In S803, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by an operation before this time, and has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process advances to step S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the output of the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set volume level and the currently highlighted volume level of the maximum volume is started (S804), and the confirmation sound output is performed. The timer count of the middle timer is started (S811), and the process proceeds to S811a.

  In the present embodiment, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer is set to a predetermined value in accordance with the output time of the confirmation sound. Further, 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 output time of the confirmation sound, or may be slightly shorter. good. Further, the output time of the confirmation sound may have a different length depending on the volume to be output. 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 S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation is performed (S801a; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume. If the operation is not the change to the minimum volume, the process advances to step S808. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S806.

  In S806, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the minimum volume by an operation before this time, and has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process advances to step S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the output of the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set volume level and the currently highlighted minimum volume level is started (S807), and the confirmation sound output is performed. The timer count of the middle timer is started (S811), and the process proceeds to S811a.

  In S808, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for changing the highlighted sound volume level according to the operation content. For example, if the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 31A to the left, display control is performed so as to lower the highlighted sound volume level by one step. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by proceeding from S806 to S807. If the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 31A to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted sound volume level by one level. Note that if the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by proceeding from S803 to S804.

  After S808, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume based on the currently set volume level and the volume level that has been changed and highlighted and newly set by the operation of the player. (S809). After such a setting is made, effects and the like are executed thereafter at the set volume.

  After S809, the effect control CPU 120 starts outputting a confirmation sound of a volume corresponding to the currently set volume level and the newly set volume level (S810), and counts the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer. It starts (S811) and proceeds to S811a.

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

  In S811a, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a “return” button operation. Here, if there is no “return” button operation, the volume adjustment processing ends. On the other hand, if there is a “return” button operation, a process of switching to the menu screen (FIG. 29D), for example, setting the counter value corresponding to (t5) to the above-described fifth timer, and setting the fifth timer After the count of (t5) is started and the process of starting the display of the menu screen is performed (S811b), the volume adjustment process is ended.

  In S812, which proceeds when the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the confirmation sound outputting timer by 1 to determine whether the confirmation sound outputting timer has counted up. A determination is made (S813). Here, if the timer during output of the confirmation sound has not counted up, the sound volume adjustment processing ends. On the other hand, when the timer for outputting the confirmation sound has counted up, the output of the confirmation sound ends (S814), and the volume adjustment processing ends.

  In the volume adjustment process, the operation for changing the volume performed while the confirmation sound is being output is invalidated by first determining whether the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting. Thus, when the player performs an operation continuously for a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the sound volume adjustment not intended by the player from being performed. Also, if it is attempted to further lower the volume that is currently the lowest stage, a confirmation sound is output according to the volume that is the lowest stage, and if it is to further increase the volume that is currently the highest stage, In order to output a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume at the highest level, the player can understand that the player is operating beyond the range in which the volume can be set.

  In the present embodiment, in the sound volume adjustment process of FIG. 28, the operation of sound volume adjustment is invalidated when the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, besides the confirmation sound output timer, a timer that counts the elapse of a predetermined time from the point of the previous volume adjustment operation is provided, and while the timer is counting, the subsequent volume adjustment operation is invalidated You may make it.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the display of the menu screen is terminated, the selection screen including the selection item index display based on the items stored in the immediately preceding execution storage area is displayed again. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  In addition, since the menu screen is displayed when the player performs an operation when the game is not performed over the first waiting period, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being interrupted by the display of the menu screen. can do.

  In addition, the volume output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set by the player himself so as to match his / her taste, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, since the menu screen is not continuously displayed during the started game, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced by the progress of the game being interrupted by the display of the menu screen. .

  Further, after the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the operable image is not displayed until the first period elapses, so that the entertainment interest does not decrease, and after the display of the menu screen is finished, the first image is displayed. Since the display of the operable image is performed after the lapse of the second period shorter than the period, when the player wants to display the menu screen again, the player can quickly recognize that the operation is possible. .

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are provided inside the gaming machine. The number of game balls used for the game is subtracted, while the number of balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of rented balls and the number of awarded balls awarded according to the winning are added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine that stores and stores information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of the reach effect to the effect control CPU 120 is described. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide 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 fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands.

  Note that the CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. 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). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is performed by opening a big winning opening in a big hit game is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability change big hit B is shortened significantly by shortening the opening time of the special winning opening in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the big winning opening is opened, and the occurrence of the probability change big hit B It may be a sudden jackpot that makes it appear as if it were in a probable state. In the case where these probability variable jackpots B are assumed to be sudden probability jackpots, a small jackpot that opens the large winning port with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the large winning port in the jackpot game of the probability variable jackpot B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) where it is unclear whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability change big hit B or the small hit is a high-precision state or a low-probability state may be generated.

  In addition, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and the decoration LED for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the like. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine, such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Alternatively, the distribution may be performed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. 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 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.

  The technical idea in the above embodiment can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a game ball is fired as a game medium in a game area to perform a predetermined game, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and providing a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified can be varied. One game is completed by deriving and displaying a display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed, and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, or a BB win) is made according to the display result. (A prize, an RB prize, etc.). For example, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can perform volume adjustment and light amount adjustment. Even with these gaming machines, when a replay is established and the game ends, a BET is automatically placed, so that the volume setting and the like may be limited. The adjustment of the volume and the like may be performed by using a jog dial, a processing adjustment button, a stick controller, a lever or a stop button of a slot machine, or the like. When adjusting the volume or the like, a setting screen may be displayed from a menu screen or the like to enable adjustment, as in the above-described embodiment, or may be displayed on the screen in response to an operation of a dedicated operation unit such as an adjustment button. The step display may be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the finger of the player is imaged by the infrared CCD camera 50 (motion sensor) for detecting the indicated position indicated by the player, and the camera controller 50A detects the indicated position based on the image data. However, the means for detecting the pointing position indicated by the player is not limited to the infrared CCD camera 50, and may be an infrared sensor or other non-contact type detection means. A touch sensor is provided on a glass plate covering the front side of the game board 2 including the game board 2 to detect a position at which the player has touched the glass plate, and the detected position corresponds to an arrangement position of the effect display device 5. In this case, the detected position may be set as the designated position.

  In the above embodiment, the player points his finger at any position in the display area of the effect display device 5 and detects the fingertip of the player with the infrared CCD camera 50. A touch panel may be provided in a position other than the arrangement position of, for example, the frame outside the game board 2, and the selection item displayed on the effect display device 5 may be selected by operating the touch panel. Alternatively, the stick controller 31A may be operated to allow selection of a selection item or the like. The player may be able to perform operations using a cross key, an operation unit having a plurality of buttons arranged side by side, a keyboard, or the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when selecting each item on the menu screen, the player performs a touch operation, and when ending the menu screen, the player performs a button operation. The present invention is not limited to this. The player may perform a button operation or a stick operation when selecting each item on the menu screen, and the player may perform a touch operation when exiting the menu screen. Further, while the menu screen is displayed, different operation means such as a touch operation and a button operation are used when selecting each item on the menu screen and when ending the menu screen, respectively. May be performed by the same operation means.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player performs a touch operation both when selecting each item on the menu screen and when deciding to execute processing corresponding to each item, that is, using the same operation means. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and different operation means are used when selecting each item on the menu screen and when deciding to execute processing corresponding to each item. May be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, only one push button 31B capable of performing a button operation is mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of push buttons may be provided. An operation for switching to the menu screen may be assigned to the first button, and an operation for adjusting the volume may be assigned to the other buttons.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the processing corresponding to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item on which the player performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen display is started again, the items stored as the selection history are enlarged as selection items and arranged at the center of the menu screen (the menu screens shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C). Screen) is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the menu screen display is ended and the menu screen display is started again, the menu is stored as the selection history. An item different from the item may be enlarged as a selection item based on the selection history and a menu screen arranged at the center may be displayed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the processing corresponding to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item on which the player performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen display is started again, the items stored as the selection history are enlarged as selection items and arranged at the center of the menu screen (the menu screens shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C). Screen) is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The selection history is not the item itself where the touch operation was performed, but the time until the player performs the touch operation. When information that can specify an item on which a touch operation such as an operation procedure has been performed is stored, and the menu screen display is ended and the menu screen display is started again, the item is displayed. It may be displayed a menu screen that is placed in the center an enlarged item identified by a constant information capable as selection items.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the processing corresponding to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item on which the player performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen display is started again, the items stored as the selection history are enlarged as selection items and arranged at the center of the menu screen (the menu screens shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C). Screen) is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game history includes, for example, the number of selections of each item during the display of the menu screen of the past multiple times, the menu of the past multiple times. By storing detection position information of the player detected by the infrared CCD camera 50 as the player's touch operation during the screen display, the information is stored as a selection history. Thus, when the menu screen display is terminated and the menu screen display is started again, the menu screen to be displayed is determined to any of FIGS. 30A to 30C based on the selection history. You may do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when selecting each item on the menu screen, the player performs a touch operation on an item of “volume adjustment” which is an effect mode change item on the menu screen, thereby effecting mode change processing. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an example has been described in which the volume adjustment processing for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Is selected, the player performs a touch operation on an item corresponding to the effect mode change item on the menu screen, thereby adjusting the intensity of the game effect lamp 9 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the effect mode change process. Adjustment processing may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when selecting each item on the menu screen, the player performs a touch operation on an item of “volume adjustment”, which is an effect mode change item, on the menu screen. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an example has been described in which the volume adjustment processing for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When selecting, the player can perform a touch operation on an item corresponding to the effect mode change item on the menu screen, so that the effect execution ratio executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the effect mode change process can be changed. good.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the selection item is enlarged and displayed at the center as the selection item index display on the menu screen is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the selection item index is displayed on the menu screen. In the case where all the items that can be selected can be selected, the selected item may be displayed in a different color scheme or light emission pattern from the display of other items as the selected item index display.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 and the display of the process corresponding to the item selected according to the operation of the player is performed. The present invention is not limited to this. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a sub-effect display device provided separately from the effect display device 5 is provided. The display of the process according to the performed item may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, on the menu screen, the player performs a touch operation as a determination operation on an item that is enlarged and arranged at the center as a selection item indicator display, that is, an already selected item (selection item). Performs a process corresponding to the selected item by performing the above operation, and when the next menu screen is displayed, the selected item is enlarged as a selected item and a menu screen arranged at the center is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a player performs a touch operation on one of a plurality of items arranged on a menu screen, the selection and selection of the items can be performed by the touch operation. The execution of the processing corresponding to the selected item may be determined, and the next time the menu screen is displayed, the menu may be enlarged and displayed at the center. .

  Specifically, FIGS. 32 to 34 show modified examples. Note that FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the non-changing image display process as in FIG. 24, but the storage area referred to in S447a to determine whether or not the item is stored is different. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the non-fluctuating image display processing similar to FIG. 26. Among the items arranged on the menu screen, it is determined whether the player has performed a touch operation on any item. The specified part is different. FIG. 34 is a screen diagram showing the display of each menu screen as in FIG. 30, but differs in that each item has the same size and is arranged right and left. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 34A, the item "volume adjustment" is arranged at the center of the menu screen so that the player can more easily select the item than "mini-game" and "game description". In the menu screen shown in FIG. 34 (B), the item “game explanation” is arranged at the center of the menu screen so that it is easier for the player to select than the items “volume adjustment” and “game explanation”. In the menu screen shown in FIG. 34 (C), the item of “mini game” is arranged at the center of the menu screen so as to be more easily selected by the player than the items of “game explanation” and “volume adjustment”. I have.

  In addition, in each menu screen in this modification, by arranging each item in the same size on the left, center, and right of the menu screen, the item arranged in the center of the menu screen is arranged on the left and right of the menu screen. Although the example in which the player is more likely to select the item than the item described above is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in each menu screen, only one item has a size larger than other items. (See the above embodiment), the color of one item, the light emission pattern, the brightness, the shape, and the like are different from the other items, so that the player can select one item more than the other items. You may make it easy to be done.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in S446 and S447 of the non-fluctuating screen display processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the counter value corresponding to (t5) in the fifth timer in S446, and sets the counter value of the fifth timer (t5). After starting the counting, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an item is stored in the determined operation item storage area (S447a). Note that the determined operation item storage area in the present modification is a storage area for storing an item for which selection and execution of a corresponding process are determined by a player performing a touch operation.

  When there is no item stored in the determination operation item storage area, the item of “volume adjustment” shown in FIG. 34A is enlarged and arranged at the center, and the items of “game explanation” and “mini game” are The display of the arranged menu screen is started, and the non-fluctuating screen display processing is ended (S448). If there is an item stored in the determined operation item storage area, the item stored in the determined operation item storage area is deleted. Identify (S447b), start the display of the menu screen (any of FIGS. 34 (A) to 34 (C)) in which the specified item is arranged in the center, and the other items are arranged on the left and right. The changing screen display process ends (S447c).

  If the touch operation detection position is not in the change operation area on the menu screen in S460b of the non-fluctuating screen display processing, the control unit specifies which item of the touch operation detection position is in the determination operation area (S460d). That is, in the present modification, in addition to the items arranged in the center of the menu screen, the items arranged on the left and right of the menu screen can be selected.

  Then, effect control CPU 120 stores the item specified in S460d in the determination operation item storage area (S460e), and determines whether the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item of “volume adjustment”. It is determined whether or not it is (S461). If the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item of "volume adjustment", the volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. (S466), the process proceeds to S469. On the other hand, when the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is not within the determination operation area of the item of “volume adjustment”, the process proceeds to S462.

  In S462, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item of “game explanation” (S462). If the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is within the determination operation area of the item of "game explanation", the game explanation processing is started (S467), and the process proceeds to S469. On the other hand, when the touch operation detection position specified in S460d is not within the determination operation area of the item of “game explanation”, the mini game process is started (S468), and the process proceeds to S369.

  Then, in S460b, when it is determined that the touch operation detection position is within the change operation area on the menu screen, S460f to S460h are executed similarly to the above-described embodiment, and then the display of the effect display device 5 is changed to S460g or S460h. The item specified in is enlarged and arranged at the center, and the other items are changed to a menu screen arranged left and right, display is started (S460i), and the process proceeds to S460j.

  By doing so, in this modified example, even if the display of the menu screen ends, a type of menu screen based on the items stored in the determination operation item storage area is displayed again. .

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the execution of the processing corresponding to each item on the menu screen is determined, the item on which the player performed the touch operation as the determination operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and the menu screen display is performed. When the menu screen display is started again, the items stored as the selection history are enlarged as selection items and arranged at the center of the menu screen (the menu screens shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C). Screen is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the menu screen display is terminated without deciding to execute a process corresponding to each item on the menu screen Stores the item that was enlarged as a selection item and placed at the center of the menu screen as a selection history, and when the menu screen display is started again, the selection Menu screen that is placed in the center to expand the stored items again as selection items as may be displayed.

  In this way, the item displayed as the selection item at the end of the display of the menu screen is stored as the selection history, and when the display of the menu screen is started again, the item stored as the selection history is enlarged as the selection item and the center is expanded. When displaying the menu screen arranged in the menu, even if the display of the menu screen is ended by a button operation, etc., the menu screen display should be started again from the point when the display is ended by starting the menu screen display again Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

  As the selection history, both the item on the menu screen where the player performed the determination operation and the item displayed as the selection item at the end of the display of the menu screen may be stored. In this case, for example, when the item on which the player performed the deciding operation on the menu screen is stored as the selection history, the item on which the player performed the deciding operation when the menu screen is displayed again is started. Is displayed as a selection item and a menu screen is displayed at the center of the screen.If the item on which the player has performed the determination operation on the menu screen is not stored as the selection history, the selection item is displayed at the end of the display of the menu screen. Items displayed as "" may be enlarged as selection items and displayed on a menu screen arranged at the center of the screen.

1 pachinko gaming machine 4A first special symbol display device 4B second special symbol display device 5 effect display devices 8L, 8R speakers 31A stick controller 31B push button 50 infrared CCD camera 120 effect control CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing a game, performing a variable display and deriving and displaying a display result,
Display means capable of displaying a selection screen for displaying a plurality of items including setting items related to effects,
Selection screen display control means for ending the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means when a display end condition is satisfied,
It is possible to display a selection item index display indicating which item is selected from among a plurality of items displayed on the display means, and the selection item index display is performed in response to a selection operation received by a player. Item index display means for updating
A selection item corresponding process executing means for executing a process corresponding to an item selected at the time of accepting the decision operation, in response to accepting the decision operation by the player;
Operation history storage means for storing information capable of specifying the operation history of the player when the selection screen is displayed on the display means,
With
The selection item index display means, when the selection screen is displayed again on the display means after the display of the selection screen is terminated due to the satisfaction of the display end condition, the selection item is displayed based on information capable of specifying the operation history. Display the item index display,
The selection screen display control means displays a selection screen on the display means based on acceptance of an operation by a player,
The display means can display an operable image indicating that the operation can be accepted,
The selection screen display control means,
A first display control for performing control for displaying the operable image on the display means when a first period has elapsed since the display result of the variable display has been derived and displayed;
A selection screen is displayed on the display means in response to receiving the operation, and after the display of the selection screen is completed, the display is performed when a second period that is shorter than the first period elapses. a second display control for controlling to display the operable image unit, Ri executable der and
A gaming machine , wherein the display of the selection screen is terminated when the change display is started and when an operation by a player is not received for a predetermined period after the selection screen is displayed . A gaming machine capable of performing a game, performing a variable display and deriving and displaying a display result,
Display means capable of displaying a selection screen for displaying a plurality of items including setting items related to effects,
Selection screen display control means for ending the display of the selection screen displayed on the display means when a display end condition is satisfied,
A selection item corresponding process executing means for executing a process corresponding to the item selected at the time of accepting the decision operation, in response to the accepting of the decision operation by the player;
Operation history storage means for storing information capable of specifying the operation history of the player when the selection screen is displayed on the display means,
With
The selection screen includes a plurality of types of selection screens differing in ease of selection of at least one item,
The selection screen display control means,
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, displaying a selection screen of a type based on information capable of specifying the operation history,
Displaying a selection screen on the display means based on the acceptance of the operation by the player,
The display means can display an operable image indicating that the operation can be accepted,
The selection screen display control means,
A first display control for performing control for displaying the operable image on the display means when a first period has elapsed since the display result of the variable display has been derived and displayed;
A selection screen is displayed on the display means in response to receiving the operation, and after the display of the selection screen is completed, the display is performed when a second period that is shorter than the first period elapses. A second display control for performing a control for displaying the operable image on the means,
A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute.