JP2017192499A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable setup related to a performance on the basis of an event that the number of game media beyond a prescribed number enter variable winning means.SOLUTION: The game machine includes variable winning means that is changeable between a first state in which a game medium can enter therein, and a second state in which the game medium is hard to or less likely to enter therein more than the first state. The game machine executes a unit game a prescribed times, the unit game capable of changing the variable winning means into the first state, until any one of a lapse of a prescribed period and entry of a prescribed number of game media is established. In one unit game, the game machine can execute a specific performance on the basis of a fact that the number of game media beyond the prescribed number enter the variable winning means (a step S104 and a step S105), can notify the variable winning means of information related to an assigned value on the basis of entry of a game medium in the variable winning means, can change the setup related to the performance on the basis of the operation, and can change over between execution and non-execution of the specific performance or change over an execution mode according to the setup (a step S102 to a step S105).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

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

  Conventionally, in game machines, the player can set the volume of the production sound and the brightness of the production display device and the production lamp, and in addition to the settings of the volume and the luminance, the power saving function In some cases, it is possible to switch between valid and invalid (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there is a gaming machine in which an effect is executed when a predetermined number (for example, a specified number of winnings) of game media (for example, game balls) wins a variable winning means (for example, a variable winning ball device) in a big hit gaming state ( For example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2013-252191 A JP 2007-268103 A

  However, there has been no setting relating to the production based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means beyond the predetermined number.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of setting a production based on winning of a game medium in a variable winning means exceeding a predetermined number. .

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Changes from a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can be won to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win than the first state. Possible variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball apparatus 20);
The variable winning means may be changed to the first state until either a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media wins. Variable prize control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for executing possible unit games (for example, round games) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds);
Effect execution means (for example, output of over winning sound as shown in FIG. 4) based on the fact that the predetermined number of game media have been won in the variable winning means in one unit game For example, the production control microcomputer 100, steps S104 and S105 in FIG.
Notification means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) capable of notifying information relating to a value (for example, 15 prize balls for one winning) given based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means. 100, see FIG. 4)
Setting means capable of changing settings related to performance based on the operation (for example, a game hall setting switch 128 inside a gaming machine that can be operated by a game hall staff, a push button 120 that can be operated by a game hall staff and a player, a stick Processing to change the setting based on the operation of the operation unit such as the controller 121),
Depending on the setting by the setting means, it is possible to switch whether or not to execute the specific effect (for example, when it is determined in step S102 of FIG. 3 that the over-winning effect is set to be executable in the game shop setting, In step S104 and step S105, an over winning effect is executed, and if it is determined that it is not set, the over winning effect is not executed.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make a setting related to a specific effect based on winnings to variable winning means exceeding a predetermined number.

(2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Changes from a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can be won to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win than the first state. Possible variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball apparatus 20);
The variable winning means may be changed to the first state until either a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media wins. Variable prize control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for executing possible unit games (for example, round games) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds);
Effect execution means (for example, output of over winning sound as shown in FIG. 4) based on the fact that the predetermined number of game media have been won in the variable winning means in one unit game For example, the production control microcomputer 100, steps S104 and S105 in FIG.
Notification means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) capable of notifying information relating to a value (for example, 15 prize balls for one winning) given based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means. 100, see FIG. 4)
Setting means capable of changing settings related to performance based on the operation (for example, a game hall setting switch 128 inside a gaming machine that can be operated by a game hall staff, a push button 120 that can be operated by a game hall staff and a player, a stick Processing to change the setting based on the operation of the operation unit such as the controller 121),
The execution mode of the specific effect can be changed according to the setting by the setting means (for example, if it is determined in step S103 in FIG. 3 that the effect mode is set in the player setting, the game is performed in step S104). The over-winning effect corresponding to the effect mode set by the person is executed, and if it is determined that it is not set, the over-winning effect of the initial setting is executed in step S105.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make a setting related to a specific effect based on winnings to variable winning means exceeding a predetermined number.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The setting means can change the setting related to the specific effect in a specific setting change mode that can be executed in a situation where the player is difficult to operate (for example, when the game hall setting switch 128 is switched, a setting screen for the game hall setting mode) Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and settings relating to the over winning effect can be made on the setting screen.)

According to such a configuration, setting according to the intention of the game hall can be performed.
(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The setting means can change the setting related to the specific effect in a special setting change mode that can be executed in a situation where the player can operate (for example, when the push button 120 is pressed while the demo screen is displayed, the player A setting mode setting screen is displayed on the effect display device 9, and settings relating to over-winning effects can be made on the setting screen.

According to such a structure, the setting according to a player's preference is attained.
(5) In the gaming machine of (1), (2) or (4) above,
The setting means can change the setting of the effect mode selected by the player from a plurality of effect modes in the game based on the operation (for example, if the push button 120 is pressed while the demo screen is displayed, the game The setting screen of the person setting mode is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the effect mode can be set on the setting screen).
The effect execution means can change the execution mode of the specific effect according to the setting of the effect mode by the setting means (for example, the effect mode is set in the player setting in step S103 of FIG. 3). If it is determined that the over-winning effect corresponding to the player-set effect mode is executed in step S104, and if it is determined that it is not set, the initial over-winning effect is executed in step S105.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific effect based on the winning to the variable winning means exceeding the predetermined number.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Winning (for example, normal winning, a predetermined upper limit number) in a special area (for example, the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, the gate 32, the general winning port) different from the variable winning means In accordance with the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, a predetermined effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined prize effect) is further provided. Prepared,
According to the setting by the setting means, it is possible to switch whether to execute the predetermined effect,
The execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed according to the setting by the setting means.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to set an effect according to a winning other than the variable winning means.
(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The gaming machine can perform variable display and derive and display a display result,
Adjustment means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) capable of adjusting the production effect according to an adjustment operation (for example, adjustment operation) by the player at least during execution of variable display;
An adjustment image display means (for example, an adjustment image R shown in FIGS. 7B to 7D) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means is displayed for a specific period (for example, a predetermined period T1). And an effect control microcomputer 100 and an effect display device 9),
When the display result of variable display is derived and displayed within the specific period, the adjustment image display unit is configured to display the display result in the specific period (for example, the derived display period T2). The adjustment image is not visible or difficult to view (for example, the adjustment image R is erased, semi-transparent, or blinked).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the display result of the variable display that is derived and displayed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an over winning notification process. It is a figure which shows the example of alerting | reporting of an overwinning. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an adjustment result image. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the display period of an adjustment result image, and the derivation display period of a variable display result. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. Any gaming machine that can be controlled may be used.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a predetermined game as described below by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball hitting device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 according to the operation of the ball hitting operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. The game area 7 is provided with members (not shown) for changing the flow path of game balls such as windmills and obstacle nails.

  The member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with a push button 120 as an operation means. A push operation on the push button 120 is detected by a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2). A stick controller 121 is provided as an operation means on the member forming the surplus ball receiving tray 4. A tilting operation with respect to the stick controller 121 is detected by a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first start opening switch 13a. A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port 13. The game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  The variable winning ball device 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces. The variable winning ball device 15 has an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player (game balls can enter) and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player (game balls cannot enter). The winning means is changeable to a state (second state) and is driven by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening 14. Note that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win). The variable winning ball device 15 includes variable winning means that can change between a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter the predetermined area. It only has to be.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area where the variable winning ball device 15 can receive the game ball, so that the game ball is easier to win the first start winning port 13 than the second start winning port 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, an area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can receive a game ball is larger than that of the first starting winning port 13, so It is easy for a game ball to win the start winning opening 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The normal symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, 7-segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol resulting from the fluctuation display result on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol variation display is held and stored, and the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started based on the normal symbol hold memory, the normal symbol hold memory is consumed and the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol indicates that the game ball enters (including passing and winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area. A first start condition (first execution condition) or a second start condition (second execution condition), which is an execution condition for variation display, is established by detection by the mouth switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. Thereafter, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, for example, a case where the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, And it is started based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display that becomes the state where the big hit game is not executed is satisfied. The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends when the variation display time (variation time) elapses, and the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display is derived and displayed. Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, it is within a predetermined upper limit range. The storage of information in this way is called hold storage. The on-hold storage due to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 is referred to as a first on-hold storage. The on-hold storage due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is referred to as a second on-hold storage.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, a first special symbol storage memory display 18a for displaying the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory, and the number of reserved memories in the second reserved memory. A second special symbol storage memory display 18b for displaying is provided.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display.

  When the special symbol and effect symbol variation display is executed and the first special symbol display unit 8a displays the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result, or the second special symbol display unit 8b specifies When the jackpot display result (hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. In this way, when the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value advantageous to the player is given.

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

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

  Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. The reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In the super reach, after a reach symbol is formed, a complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation of the effect, such as displaying a predetermined moving image, is executed. In normal reach, a relatively simple effect display is executed.

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

  In addition, on the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. A display area is formed (not shown). In addition, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display that has been erased (moved or shifted) from the hold display area, the information includes the active display corresponding to the variable display (also referred to as the variable display). An active display area for displaying an image is formed adjacent to the hold display area.

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, an open / close plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided. The open state (first state) is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and disadvantageous for the player (the game ball is A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided as a winning means that can change to a closed state (second state) that cannot be entered. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win).

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. A game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, The closed state is established in response to the establishment of (the opening end condition that 10) winning balls have been generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until reaching the final round (for example, the 15th round) in which the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined upper limit value.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probable change state). The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a probability variation state (abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened from the non-short time state in association with the probability variation state. The special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability changing state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the staging pattern. Rise. Of the “hit”, a type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the big hit gaming state and does not shift to the probable change state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  As the special gaming state, the variable winning ball device 15 is increased in the open state by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the short-time state, thereby increasing the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 and variable winning. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning to the ball device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency). Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Electric Chu support control includes control that shortens the normal symbol variation time and derives and displays the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and control that increases the probability that a normal symbol stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability change) Control), control for extending the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening time extension control), and control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening number increase control) are performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

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

  The term “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as the terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and the term “high base state (electricity variation)” is used as the term indicating the combination of the base states. "Chew support control state)" and "Low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)" are used.

  “Low-accuracy low base state” and “high-accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The production control CPU 101 receives detection signals from the push sensor 124 and the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via an input port (not shown).

  The game control microcomputer 560 relays an effect control command for instructing the effect contents of various effect devices such as the effect display device 9 in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command and performs variable display control of the effect display device 9, and also performs display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled by controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. The game control can be executed. Game control executed when a special game control such as a special symbol such as a first special symbol and a second special symbol is displayed and a big hit game control is executed. The process is executed according to a predetermined process.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and using the extracted data, the big hit determination, the big hit type determination, the variation pattern type determination, the variation pattern determination, the normal hit determination, and The initial value of the random counter is determined. Predetermined data such as jackpot determination data, jackpot type determination data, variation pattern type determination data, variation pattern determination data, and the like are generated by the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. It is extracted when a game ball is detected (when a start winning is detected) and stored in the RAM 55 as first reserved memory information or second reserved memory information. The game control microcomputer 560 reads various data stored in the RAM 55 as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information when such a variable display start condition based on the hold storage information is satisfied. Then, it is used for various determinations as described above, and the variable display is executed based on the determination results. The game control microcomputer 560 performs various game controls such as jackpot game control, variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, and variation display of the normal symbol based on such various determinations. Run.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on such various determinations. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command that is an effect control instruction command. In the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the received effect control command, the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display, and an effect adapted to game control such as jackpot control are executed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined main process for production control is executed, a timer interruption is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.), and the timer interruption process is executed. Thus, various effects control can be executed. A specific effect control such as an effect related to the display of fluctuation of the effect symbol and an effect related to the big hit gaming state is performed according to a predetermined process by an effect control process executed in association with the timer interruption process. Executed.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of over-winning notification processing. Referring to FIG. 3, effect control CPU 101 of effect control microcomputer 100 receives a predetermined number or more of the upper limit to the big prize opening while the open / close plate of special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is open. Is detected (step S101). In each round of the big hit gaming state, when the predetermined period elapses or a predetermined number of winning balls are generated after the grand prize opening is opened, the big winning opening is closed. More than a predetermined number of winnings may occur immediately before the closed state. Such winning is called over winning.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control command includes a round start command, a round end command, and a big prize opening prize designation command. The round start command is transmitted at the start of a round in the big hit gaming state. The round end command is transmitted at the end of the round. The big winning opening winning designation command is transmitted every time one winning of the game ball is detected by the count switch 23 of the big winning opening.

  The production control CPU 101 of the production control microcomputer 100 receives the round winning command and receives the next round start command until the next round start command is received. When the number of game balls won is counted, and the number of winning balls reaches the upper limit of the number of times per round, it will be over when a large winning mouth winning designation command is received before the next round start command is received. Judge that a prize has occurred.

  In addition, the big prize opening prize designation command is configured to indicate the command classification in the upper byte and the winning number for each round in the lower byte, and at a predetermined timing from the end of the round to the start of the next round. It may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the number of winnings indicated by the received large winning opening winning designation command exceeds the upper limit predetermined number in one round. It may be determined that the occurrence has occurred.

  When it is determined that a predetermined number or more of the upper limit has been detected (step S101), the effect control CPU 101 is set by an attendant at the game hall, and an over winning effect for notifying the player that an over winning has occurred. Is determined to be executable (step S102).

  Referring to FIG. 2, a game hall setting switch 128 connected to the effect control board 80 is provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game hall staff opens a game frame and operates the game hall setting switch 128 to switch to a game hall setting mode, thereby setting a game hall setting mode for setting whether or not an over-winning effect can be executed. A screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. The attendant of the game hall can set whether or not to execute the over winning effect by operating the operation means such as the stick controller 121 and the push button 120 while checking the setting screen of the game hall setting mode.

  Returning to FIG. 3, when it is determined that the over-winning effect is not set to be executable in the game shop setting, the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the over-winning effect (NO in step S102). On the other hand, if it is determined that the over-winning effect is set to be executable (YES in step S102), the effect control CPU 101 changes from the initially set effect mode to another by the setting by the player or the attendant at the game hall. It is determined whether or not the change setting to the effect mode has been made (step S103). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game effect according to the effect mode is executed by the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, and the like. For example, the main character used for the production varies depending on the production mode.

  The setting screen of the player setting mode for performing various settings is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the push button 120 is pressed during display of the demonstration screen. The player can set the effect mode while checking the setting screen of the player setting mode. Here, the setting of the production mode is the setting of the type of character used in the production. For example, if the setting is not changed, the setting of the boy character that is a normal character as shown in FIG. Then, it is possible to set the girl character A, which is a special character as shown in FIG. By changing the setting of the effect mode, an over winning effect according to the effect mode is executed. In other words, setting the effect mode is also setting the over-winning effect.

  If it is determined that the change setting to another effect mode has been made (YES in step S103), the effect control CPU 101 executes an over winning effect corresponding to the set effect mode (step S104). On the other hand, when it is determined that the change setting to another effect mode has not been made (NO in step S103), the effect control CPU 101 executes an over-winning effect corresponding to the initially set effect mode (step S105).

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of over-winning notification. FIG. 4A shows an example when the production mode is not set, that is, in the default production mode. As shown in FIG. 4A, in this case, the effect in the big hit gaming state in which the boy character, which is a normal character, is displayed on the effect display device 9 is executed. If an over win is generated at this time, step S105 of FIG. 3 is executed, and a normal sound such as a sound effect “Cuin!” Is output from the speaker 27 as an over win effect. In addition, the effect display device 9 displays the current number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state (here, “9R”) and the number of awarded balls (here, “1350 pt”).

  The display of “1350 pt” in the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9 in FIGS. 4A and 4B displays information on award balls awarded in one big hit game. Information about prize balls awarded in multiple hit games such as during Renso may be displayed, information on prize balls given in one jackpot game, and prize balls given in multiple jackpot games The information regarding may be displayed separately in different areas. Further, as information related to the prize ball, information (for example, +15 pt) corresponding to the number of prize balls given in one round or one prize may be displayed. Furthermore, information corresponding to the planned number of prize balls that can be awarded in the jackpot game at that time may be displayed as information on the prize balls. Further, for example, information relating to a prize ball may be displayed during a high base as a timing other than during a big hit, or information relating to a prize ball may be displayed at a timing when the high base state ends. Furthermore, although it alert | reported by displaying the information regarding a prize ball on the screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9, you may alert | report by audio | voice output or you may alert | report by the external signal output with respect to a hall computer.

  FIG. 4B shows an example when the effect mode of character A is set. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), in this case, a girl character A, which is a special character that is more interesting for the player than the normal character shown in FIG. The effect in the jackpot gaming state to be displayed is executed. If an over win is generated at this time, step S104 in FIG. 3 is executed, and the normal win shown in FIG. A special sound that is more interesting for the player than the sound is output from the speaker 27. Also in this case, as in FIG. 4A, the current number of rounds and the number of prize balls that have been paid out are displayed.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of an adjustment result image and the like. Referring to FIG. 5, during the game (FIG. 5 (A)) or during the customer waiting demonstration display (FIG. 5 (B)), the volume as a production effect can be adjusted by the player's adjustment operation. . Further, when the volume is adjusted, the adjustment result image R indicating the volume adjustment result is displayed in a manner superimposed on the effect image and the demo image in a predetermined area of the effect display device 9. As shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and C2, the adjustment result image R is displayed, for example, in a bar graph display mode that increases or decreases in the left-right direction. Note that the mode of the adjustment result image R is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode in which numerical values or characters corresponding to the volume are displayed, a pie chart mode, or the like. In this embodiment, in the menu mode, when the “volume adjustment” item is selected from the menu screen (FIG. 5 (C1)) and the volume adjustment mode is selected (FIG. 5 (C2)). It is possible to adjust the volume only. While the volume adjustment mode is selected, the adjustment result image R is always displayed. Further, in response to receiving a predetermined operation during the customer waiting demonstration display, the mode shifts from the customer waiting demonstration display to the menu mode.

  The adjustment operation (adjustment operation) may be an operation for adjusting the display brightness (light quantity) of the effect display device 9 or the effect effect lamp as an effect. Then, the adjustment result image R may indicate a luminance adjustment result. Moreover, what is necessary is just to adjust at least one of a volume and a brightness | luminance according to adjustment operation.

  Here, a main example in the case where the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2 will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the predetermined period T1 is the display period of the adjustment result image R from the time when the most recent adjustment operation is performed, but at least part of the predetermined period T1 and the derived display period T2. Is overlapped, the adjustment result image R is deleted. The predetermined period T1 is set in advance as a display period of the adjustment result image R indicating the adjustment result of the volume. The predetermined period T1 is arbitrary as long as it is an appropriate period for the player to confirm the adjustment result. In this embodiment, the predetermined period T1 is set to about several seconds (for example, 2 to 10 seconds). The derived display period T2 corresponds to the display period of the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, and is set to about several seconds (for example, 0.5 to 1 second). Therefore, in this embodiment, the derived display period T2 is shorter than the predetermined period T1 described above. Note that the derivation display period T2 may not be constant, and may be set, for example, to be shorter in the time-saving state than in the normal state. The example shown in FIG. 6A is a case where the derived display period T2 overlaps the rear end of the predetermined period T1, and in this case, the adjustment result image R is not displayed until the next adjustment operation is performed.

  On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 6B is a case where the derivation display period T2 is within the predetermined period T1, and in this case, when the derivation display period T2 ends, the adjustment result image R is displayed again, and the predetermined period The display continues until T1 elapses. Although not shown, when the derived display period T2 overlaps the front end of the predetermined period T1, the adjustment result image R is displayed after the end of the derived display period T2. Thus, according to this embodiment, since the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result that is derived and displayed.

  FIG. 5A is a display example of the adjustment result image R during the game. During the game, the adjustment result image R is displayed on the lower right corner of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the display area of the adjustment result image R is, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), an ornamental symbol display area Ar (an area including the left, middle, and right ornamental symbol display areas. ) Is overlapped with a part of.

  FIG. 5B is a display example of the adjustment result image R during demonstration display (during customer demonstration display). During the demonstration display, as shown in the figure, for example, an image indicating that the customer is waiting for demonstration such as “Demo Displaying” is displayed on the effect display device 9 and when an adjustment operation is performed. The adjustment result image R is superimposed on the demonstration display image.

  FIG. 5C1 shows a display example of the menu screen during the menu mode. In this embodiment, in the menu mode, there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation by the player, and the volume adjustment is possible only when the screen is switched to the volume adjustment mode selection screen shown in FIG. 5 (C2). It has become. Selection of an item in the menu mode can be performed, for example, by tilting the stick controller 121. By pressing the push button 120 in a state where the “volume adjustment” item is selected, an item shown in FIG. Transitions to the screen during the volume adjustment mode selection. Note that the display form of the adjustment result image R may be different between the game shown in FIG. 5 (A) and the volume adjustment mode selected in FIG. 5 (C2). For example, when the volume adjustment mode is selected, the adjustment result image R may be displayed larger than in the game, or may be displayed in the center of the effect display device 9.

  FIGS. 5D1 and 5D2 are examples of error images that can be displayed in the error notification process. In this embodiment, the error image is not erased even during the derivation display of the variable display result, and the adjustment result. It is displayed with priority over the image R.

  Here, an example in which the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. When the decorative symbol variable display (variation) is executed and the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 7A, a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is executed, and then FIG. The development notification image to the super reach is performed by displaying the development notification image (“Super reach!” In the illustrated example) on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG.

  Following such development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 7C (start of the operation promotion display). When an operation with the push button 120 is performed, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. Note that when the operation with the push button 120 is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7E, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R remains displayed on the effect display device 9, as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, the adjustment result image R is deleted as shown in FIG. 7E even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  FIG. 8 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. In the small symbol display area 5V, the small symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable symbols and special symbols. Among the hold displays in the second hold display section 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is assumed that the type of the hold display change effect is determined to be “with change effect (1)”. . In this execution example, the hold display change timing comes when the hold number is “3”. Corresponding to the determination result of the change effect timing pattern, the data indicating the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit together with the data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern.

  In the change effect character display process, when it is determined that the character is not being displayed, it is determined whether there is a setting for executing the change effect. At this time, when it is determined that there is a setting for executing the change effect based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit, for example, an effect image showing the character CH1 as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the screen of the device 9.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, a hold display change common effect including an effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Subsequently, a hold display change effect according to the presence / absence of the display change and the determination result of the hold display change pattern is executed. For example, when “with display change” is determined, as shown in FIG. 8 (C1), the display mode of the on-hold display change execution effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as shown in FIG. Is done. On the other hand, when “no display change” is determined, as shown in FIG. 8 (C2), a hold display change failure effect (hold change change effect) in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is executed. The

  As shown in FIG. 8 (C1) and FIG. 8 (C2), the character CH1 is displayed until the display end timing is determined even when a definite decorative symbol that is a display result of variable decorative symbol display is derived. The effect image shown is continuously displayed. At this time, by determining that the symbol confirmation command has been received, the display mode of the effect image indicating the character CH1 becomes the stationary mode during the period in which the fixed ornament symbol is derived. Subsequently, when variable display such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is other than “0”, start of variation that becomes display control information that can specify that variable display is started When the command is received, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 is the action mode.

  The action mode may be a display position, a size, a rotation amount, a moving direction, a moving speed, a moving amount of a change effect character, a part of the shape, pattern, or color of the change effect character according to an animation pattern prepared in advance. All may be a display mode of change display (operation display) that changes over time. The change of the change effect character according to the animation pattern may be repeated at a predetermined cycle. In contrast to such an action mode, the static mode may be a static display mode in which the change effect character does not change over time. In contrast to the stationary mode, the action mode is also referred to as a non-static mode or a behavior mode.

  By setting the display layer, the effect image showing the character CH1 can be arranged in an overlapping position on the front side as viewed from the player rather than the effect image showing the decorative design, and is displayed with priority over the effect image showing the decorative design. Is done. By making the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the effect image showing such a decorative design as a stationary mode, the player can display the decorative design in a variable display. It is possible to clearly recognize that the result has been derived, and to prevent misrecognition of the display result.

[Modification]
(1) In the embodiment described above, the over winning effect is the output of the over winning sound from the speaker 27 as shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the over winning effect may be executed by display on the effect display device 9 or blinking of a lamp such as the frame LED 28.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, over-winning sound type (sound effect, character voice) and content (sound effect type) according to the settings on the setting screen in the game hall setting mode and player setting mode , Character lines) can be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other change may be used as long as the execution mode of the over winning effect can be changed according to the setting, for example, the volume of the over winning sound according to the setting. May be changeable. When the over-winning effect is executed by display on the effect display device 9 or blinking of a lamp such as the frame LED 28, the display and the brightness of the lamp may be changeable according to the setting.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, it is possible to set whether or not the over winning effect can be executed on the setting screen in the game hall setting mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other settings may be set as long as settings relating to a specific effect such as an over-winning effect are possible. For example, an execution mode of a specific effect can be set. It may be.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to set an execution mode such as a character used for an over-winning effect on the setting screen of the player setting mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other settings may be set as long as settings related to a specific effect such as an over-winning effect are possible. For example, whether or not an over-winning effect can be executed can be set. It may be anything.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the over winning effect is executed based on the over winning that exceeds the predetermined number to the big winning opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined winning effect is executed based on a normal winning in a special area different from the big winning opening such as the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the gate 32, and the general winning opening. It may be possible. Moreover, it is good also as being able to perform predetermined prize production | presentation based on the prize which exceeded the predetermined | prescribed upper limit number of the memory | storage reserved to the 1st start prize opening 13 or the 2nd start prize slot 14. Although the general winning opening is not shown in FIG. 1, it is a winning area different from the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the start condition of the special symbol is set according to the entry of the game ball. This is a winning area that is not established, and is a winning area where a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out in accordance with the entry of a game ball.

  In this case, on the setting screen in the game hall setting mode or the player setting mode, it may be possible to switch whether or not the predetermined winning effect can be executed, or the execution mode of the predetermined winning effect can be changed. It may be.

[Summary]
As described above, according to the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1-1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and an open state in which a game ball can be won, and a game medium is harder or impossible to win than the open state. A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that can be changed to a closed state. The game control microcomputer 560 includes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls is won. A round game that can be changed to an open state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). As shown in step S104 and step S105 in FIG. 3, the production control microcomputer 100 receives an overrun based on the fact that more than a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in one round game. As a winning effect, it is possible to output an over winning sound as shown in FIG. The production control microcomputer 100 is configured to operate a game room setting switch 128 inside a gaming machine that can be operated by a game attendant, operation of operation units such as a push button 120 and a stick controller 121 that can be operated by the game attendant and the player. The setting related to the production can be changed based on the above. When it is determined in step S102 of FIG. 3 that the over-winning effect is set to be executable in the game shop setting, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the over-winning effect in steps S104 and S105. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 in FIG. 3 that the over-winning effect is not set to be executable in the game shop setting, the over-winning effect is not executed.

  In a situation where a plurality of the same models are arranged side by side in the game hall, the game area 7 is adjusted so that only a part of the game machines can easily win the big prize opening (for example, game balls provided in the game area 7 are When adjusting the planting angle of one of the windmills or obstacle nails for guiding, so-called nail adjustment), the frequency of performing over-winning effects differs for each gaming machine. The difference in rate becomes clear to the player, which is not preferable for the game hall. In the present embodiment, since the game hall can change the setting related to the specific effect such as whether or not the over-winning effect can be executed, the setting related to the over-winning effect can be set in accordance with the intention of the game hall. In this way, the setting related to the over winning effect based on the over winning can be made.

  (1-1-2) The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a game machine capable of playing, and an open state in which a game ball can be won, and a game medium is harder to win or cannot win than in the open state. A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that can be changed to a closed state. The game control microcomputer 560 includes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls is won. A round game that can be changed to an open state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). As shown in step S104 and step S105 in FIG. 3, the production control microcomputer 100 receives an overrun based on the fact that more than a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in one round game. As a winning effect, it is possible to output an over winning sound as shown in FIG. The production control microcomputer 100 is configured to operate a game room setting switch 128 inside a gaming machine that can be operated by a game attendant, operation of operation units such as a push button 120 and a stick controller 121 that can be operated by the game attendant and the player. The setting related to the production can be changed based on the above. When it is determined in step S103 of FIG. 3 that the effect mode is set in the player setting, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes an over winning effect corresponding to the effect mode set in the player in step S104. If it is determined that it is not set, an initial over-winning effect is executed in step S105.

  Conventionally, it has not been possible to make over-winning effects in line with player preferences. In the present embodiment, since the player can change the setting related to the specific effect such as the execution mode of the over winning effect, the setting related to the over winning can be set in accordance with the preference of the player. In this way, the setting related to the over winning effect based on the over winning can be made.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, both the process of not executing the over-winning effect by the process of S102 and the process of changing the execution mode of the over-winning effect by the processes of S103 and 104 are over-winning as processes. It was included in the notification process. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and only one of the processing in S102 and the processing in S103 and 104 may be executed and the other may not be executed.

(1-2) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to (1-1-1) or (1-1-2),
As shown by the display of “1350 pt” in the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9 in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B), the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the game ball on the special variable winning ball device 20. Can be notified of information relating to award balls (for example, 15 prize balls for one prize) given based on winning.

  Thereby, it is possible to inform the player of information relating to the winning ball that is given based on the fact that the gaming ball has won the special variable winning ball device 20 including the number of winning balls for the over winning.

(1-3) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to any one of (1-1-1), (1-1-2) and (1-2),
When the game hall setting switch 128 is switched, a setting screen for a game hall setting mode that can be executed in a situation in which the player is difficult to operate is displayed on the effect display device 9, and settings relating to the over winning effect can be changed on the setting screen. . Thereby, the setting according to the intention of a game hall is attained.

(1-4) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of any one of (1-1-1), (1-1-2) and (1-2),
When the push button 120 is pressed while the demo screen is displayed, a setting screen for a player setting mode that can be executed in a situation where the player can operate is displayed on the effect display device 9, and settings relating to over winning effects are set on the setting screen. Can be changed. Thereby, the setting according to a player's preference is attained.

(1-5) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of any one of (1-1-1), (1-1-2), (1-2) and (1-4),
When the push button 120 is pressed while the demonstration screen is displayed, a setting screen for the player setting mode is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the effect selected by the player from the plurality of effect modes in the game is displayed on the setting screen. The mode setting can be changed. When it is determined in step S103 of FIG. 3 that the effect mode is set in the player setting, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes an over winning effect corresponding to the effect mode set in the player in step S104. If it is determined that it is not set, an initial over-winning effect is executed in step S105.

  Thereby, the interest of the over winning effect based on the over winning can be improved.

(1-6) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-5),
The production control microcomputer 100 wins a prize in a special area (for example, the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the gate 32, the general winning opening) different from the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. A predetermined winning effect can be executed in accordance with (for example, winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of the normal winning and holding storage). The production control microcomputer 100 can switch whether or not to execute the predetermined winning effect according to the setting on the setting screen in the game hall setting mode and the player setting mode, and can change the execution mode of the predetermined winning effect. . Thereby, the setting of the production | presentation according to winnings other than the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is attained.

(1-7) In any one of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-6) above,
The pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform variable display and derive and display a display result. The production control microcomputer 100 can adjust the production effect according to the adjustment operation by the player at least during execution of variable display. The effect control microcomputer 100 displays the adjustment image R shown in FIGS. 7B to 7D corresponding to the adjustment according to the adjustment operation on the effect display device 9 for a predetermined period T1. When the display result of variable display is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the adjustment image R in the derived display period T2 in which the display result is derived and displayed during the predetermined period T1. By erasing, semi-transparent display, or flashing display, it is impossible to view or difficult to view. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the display result of the variably displayed derived display.

  (2-1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes adjustment means realized by the effect control CPU 101 cooperating with each unit, and adjustment image display means. The adjustment means can adjust the effect in accordance with the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) by the player at least during execution of the variable display. The adjustment image display means can adjust the adjustment result image R () corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means. An example of the adjustment image is displayed for a predetermined period T1. Then, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means makes the adjustment result image R not visible during the variable display result derived display period T2 during the predetermined period T1. Since it did in this way, the fall of the recognition property of the variable display result derived | led-out displayed can be suppressed.

  In the above, an example in which the volume can be adjusted has been described. However, the adjustable effect may be the display brightness of the effect display device 9 as described above. Further, the adjustable effect may be at least one of volume and brightness (that is, both volume and brightness may be adjustable). The adjustment image may be displayed not only when the volume is changed by the adjustment operation, but also when the volume is not changed. Further, the adjustment image display means not only makes the adjustment image invisible in the derivation display period T2, but also displays the adjustment image in a translucent manner or blinking in the derivation display period T2. It may be difficult to view. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed.

  (2-1-2) When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means adjusts the adjustment result image during the variable display result derived display period T2 of the predetermined period T1. R may be invisible or difficult to view, and the adjustment image may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with a specific effect image such as the promotion display image P. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. Moreover, since an adjustment image can be displayed while ensuring the visibility of a specific effect image, it can suppress that the recognizability of the information displayed on the effect display apparatus 9 falls.

  It should be noted that the specific effect image displayed at a position not overlapping with the adjustment image shows not only the promotion display image P and the development notification image (see FIG. 5B), but also an image showing the character CH1 and the fourth symbol. It may be an image, an image showing a hold display, or the like.

  (2-1-3) Further, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period T1, the adjustment image display means adjusts the adjustment result image during the variable display result derived display period T2 in the predetermined period T1. R may be invisible or difficult to view, and the adjusting unit may not adjust the effect related to error notification. Even in this case, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result derived and displayed. In addition, the error sound and the display brightness of the error image can be kept at the specified value, so that it is possible to prevent the player or the game store clerk from noticing the occurrence of the error despite the occurrence of some error. .

  The effects related to error notification not adjusted by the adjusting means are not only the error volume, but also the brightness (light quantity) when an error image is displayed, the brightness of a lamp (frame LED 28, etc.) that is lit when an error occurs. May be.

  (2-2) Further, at least part of the display area of the adjusted image may overlap with at least part of the derived display area of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 5A). In this way, since the adjusted image result image that overlaps at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is deleted, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the visibility of the variable display result.

  The derived display area of the variable display result in which at least a part of the display area of the adjustment image overlaps is not limited to the decorative design display area Ar (see FIG. 5A), and the variable display of the effect image showing the small design It may be a small symbol display area 5V where the display result is derived.

  (2-3) Further, the error image may not be deleted during the derivation display of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 5 (D2)). In this way, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  (2-4) Further, display of the error image is prioritized over display of the adjusted image (for example, until the effect control CPU 101 that has received the abnormality notification command eliminates the error indicated by the command shown in FIG. 5 (D1)). , (D2) may continue to be displayed). Even in this case, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  (2-5) In addition, the demonstration display is kept visible when the adjustment operation is performed (see, for example, FIG. 5B), but the demonstration display is erased when the menu display operation is performed. May be. By doing so, a demonstration display can be suitably performed.

  (2-6) Moreover, the specific effect execution means which can display a specific effect image during execution of the variable display of identification information is provided, and the specific effect image is at a position overlapping at least ahead of a part of the identification information. The specific effect execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image as a static mode at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information in a period in which the variable display result of the identification information is derived ( For example, you may make it like FIG. 8 (C1) and (C2). In this way, misrecognition of the display result can be prevented.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for production control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder or impossible to win than the first state;
A variable that executes a unit game that can change the variable winning means to the first state a predetermined number of times until either a predetermined period has elapsed or a predetermined number of game media have been won. Winning control means,
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable prize means in excess of the predetermined number in one unit game;
An informing means capable of informing information relating to a value given based on winning of a game medium in the variable winning means;
Setting means capable of changing settings related to the production based on the operation,
A gaming machine capable of switching whether to execute the specific effect according to the setting by the setting means. A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder or impossible to win than the first state;
A variable that executes a unit game that can change the variable winning means to the first state a predetermined number of times until either a predetermined period has elapsed or a predetermined number of game media have been won. Winning control means,
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable prize means in excess of the predetermined number in one unit game;
An informing means capable of informing information relating to a value given based on winning of a game medium in the variable winning means;
Setting means capable of changing settings related to the production based on the operation,
A gaming machine capable of changing the execution mode of the specific effect according to the setting by the setting means.

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