JP2017196257A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine whose settings or changes regarding games are easy to understand.SOLUTION: With respect to at least some part of settings regarding a present game, game setting change means of the game machine makes it possible to change the settings both in a game hierarchy and in a setting hierarchy. When changing a setting in the setting hierarchy, presentation means performs a predetermined presentation corresponding to the setting change, and does not perform the predetermined presentation when changing the setting in the game hierarchy.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means capable of displaying information related to a game.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine provided with a menu screen for performing volume adjustment, display of a game history, and the like. In such a gaming machine, various settings can be made by the player operating the effect buttons and the like during the period when the symbols are suspended.

  For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a game history is displayed on a liquid crystal display device by a guide menu method. This guide menu screen is configured by displaying various menus in the vertical direction, and a menu located at the center and protruding at the left end is displayed in reverse video with respect to the background screen (Patent Document 1 / Paragraph 0140, FIG. 28).

JP 2003-305164 A

  However, current game machines have many items that are difficult to understand for those who are not familiar with games, such as character selection and BGM selection. Also, there is a problem that it is difficult to understand whether the setting intended by the player has been performed correctly.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which settings or changes relating to games are easy to understand.

  A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a display means capable of displaying information related to a game, an effect means capable of executing an effect related to a game, an operation means operable by a player, and a display control means for controlling the display means. The display control means is capable of switching display control between a game hierarchy of a screen for performing symbol change display and stop display, and a setting hierarchy of a screen for performing settings relating to the game. When the operation means is operated by a player, it has a game setting change means capable of changing a setting relating to the current game, and the game setting changing means includes at least a part of the setting relating to the current game. The setting can be changed in both the game hierarchy and the setting hierarchy, and when the setting change in the setting hierarchy, the effect means executes a predetermined effect according to the setting change, When setting change in the gaming hierarchy, characterized in that it does not execute the predetermined effect.

  The second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the effecting means is a sound means capable of outputting a sound related to a game, and the sound means is configured to output the predetermined sound when the sound is changed in the setting hierarchy. As an effect, a predetermined sound corresponding to a new setting is output.

  A third invention is characterized in that, in the gaming machine of the first invention, the display means is used as the effect means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible for the player to easily understand the setting or change relating to the game.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. (A) A time chart (power saving mode) for explaining processing when the game is stopped. (B) Time chart for explaining processing at the time of game stop (design variation screen → menu screen). (A), (b) Game hierarchy display example. (C), (d) Display example of setting hierarchy (first hierarchy). (E), (f) Display example of setting hierarchy (second hierarchy). (G) Display example of setting hierarchy (third hierarchy). (A)-(d) Example of notice effect mode selection screen. (E) An example of a password input screen. (A) Example of symbol variation screen (during variation). (B) An example of a window (customization) of a symbol variation screen (during variation). (C) An example of a window (volume / light quantity adjustment) on a symbol variation screen (during variation). (D) Example of symbol variation screen (stopped). (E) An example of a notice effect mode selection screen. (F) Example of volume adjustment screen. The figure explaining the effect at the time of setting performed at the time of a setting change. (A) Example of symbol variation screen (during reach variation). (B) Example of development reach fluctuation screen. (C) Example of symbol variation screen (during variation). (D) Example of symbol variation screen (customized display 1). (E) Example of symbol variation screen (customized display 2). (A) A time chart (device display + update display) for explaining processing when the game is stopped. (B) Time chart explaining processing at the time of game stop (design variation screen → selection screen). The figure explaining the transition of the screen display of FIG. 11 (one update item). The figure explaining the transition of the screen display of FIG. 11 (a plurality of update items). (A) Example of guide display (light amount adjustment). (B) An example of guide display (character selection). (C) Example of character selection screen. (A) Time chart explaining processing at the time of game stop (when “weak” mode is selected). (B) Time chart explaining processing at the time of game stop (when “I” mode is selected). The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart (first half) which shows the special symbol fluctuation start process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. 17 (second half). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 16. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes display means capable of displaying information related to a game, effect means capable of executing effects related to a game, operation means operable by a player, and display control means for controlling the display means. The display control means is capable of switching display control between a game hierarchy of a screen for performing symbol change display and stop display, and a setting hierarchy of a screen for performing settings relating to the game. When the operation means is operated by a player, it has a game setting change means capable of changing a setting relating to the current game, and the game setting changing means includes at least a part of the setting relating to the current game. It is possible to change the setting in both the game hierarchy and the setting hierarchy, and when the setting unit changes the setting in the setting hierarchy, it executes a predetermined effect according to the setting change, When configuration changes in serial game hierarchy does not perform the predetermined effect.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a game hierarchy (symbol display screen) for displaying symbol changes and stops, and a setting hierarchy (menu screen) for performing settings related to games are displayed on the display means. The player can change the setting by operating means (operation buttons, etc.), but when changing the setting from the setting hierarchy, a predetermined effect (sound effect, light emission, etc.) corresponding to the changed content is executed. The

  On the other hand, when the setting is changed from the game hierarchy, a predetermined effect is not executed because the effect sound by the effect or the light emission by the LED is being performed mainly during the game in which the symbols are variably displayed. That is, it is possible to perform an effect relating to the setting of the game in accordance with the current situation and easily notify that the setting has been completed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect means is an audio means capable of outputting a sound related to the game, and the sound means is a new effect as the predetermined effect when the sound is changed in the setting hierarchy. It is preferable to output a predetermined sound corresponding to the setting.

  In the present embodiment, when the production means is an audio means such as a speaker and the sound (volume or BGM) is changed in the setting hierarchy, a predetermined sound corresponding to the new setting is output. For example, when the volume is set, the player can recognize how much the volume is, so that the player can easily understand the setting contents.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is preferable that the display means is used as the effect means.

  In the present embodiment, since the display means (liquid crystal display device) is used as the effect means, for example, when the setting is changed in the setting hierarchy, the effect by the display means can be performed.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 and a front door 5 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Two speakers 7 are provided on the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs an effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside, and corresponds to the “production unit” and “sound unit” of the present invention. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and its left end is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  An operation button 13 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11 to enable the operation when the built-in lamp is lit. The operation mode of the operation button 13 can be changed by the player pressing the button when the operation is valid. The operation button 13 is also used when switching from the game screen to a menu screen described later.

  Furthermore, a direction key portion 14 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage tray 11. The direction key part 14 is used when selecting any setting item from the menu screen, or when selecting an effect mode or BGM during a game. The operation button 13 and the direction key unit 14 correspond to “operation means” of the present invention.

  On the upper right side of the front door 5, a fan 15 for blowing air is provided adjacent to the frame decoration LED 8. The fan 15 can blow air toward the player as a big hit advance notice effect.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A mode setting switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The mode setting switch 31 is used when setting the mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (“normal mode” or “power saving mode”).

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner decorative body. 34b, a right corner decoration body 34c, and the like. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as symbols, background images, reach, and the like on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, according to the game. The “display means” and “effect means” of the present invention. It corresponds to.

  An effect gate 40a is arranged in the approximate center of the upper part of the center ornament 34a. The effect gate 40a is a gate used for a specific effect during the game. In the case of this specific effect, if the player wins the game ball with the aim of the effect gate 40a, the effect will be further developed, and the player will be in an advantageous state.

  In addition, a normal symbol start gate 40b is arranged on the upper right side of the second big prize device 39b described later. The normal symbol start gate 40b is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40b, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a movable accessory 37 having the shape of a dragon head is disposed. The movable accessory 37 operates according to the effects in the game and the expectation degree of jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable accessories in addition to the movable accessory 37, but is omitted in the drawing.

  A stage member 33 is disposed below the center decorative body 34a. The game ball guided here falls after swinging the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a first special symbol starting port 38a described later. .

  Below the stage member 33, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. The game balls flowing down the game area 4a win the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and a lottery is performed, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays the variation of the special symbol. The In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols.

  In the following, the special symbol that starts the variable display by winning at the first special symbol starting port 38a is the special symbol 1 (special symbol 1), and the special symbol that starts changing display by winning the second special symbol starting port 38b. The symbol is called special symbol 2 (special symbol 2).

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The above open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery is won. Hereinafter, a device that combines the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip or abbreviated “electric chew”).

  Below the start winning device 38, a first big winning device 39a is arranged. The first grand prize winning device 39a has an opening / closing door into which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side. Further, on the right side of the start winning device 38, a second large winning device 39b is arranged. The special winning devices 39a and 39b are special winning devices that are opened for a predetermined time in a special game generated when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big win. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize winning devices 39a and 39b.

  The winning device 49 including the second big winning device 39b includes a probability change transition determining unit. The probability variation transition determination unit has a specific region (V zone) in which a game ball passes and shifts to a probability variation state after the end of a special game, and a non-specific region that does not transition to a probability variation state even if a game ball passes. .

  In the present embodiment, the shape of the probability variation transition determination unit is covered with a sheet so that it cannot be visually recognized, and thus is indicated by a broken line. In the following description, the first big prize device 39a may be called the attacker 1, and the second big prize device 39b may be called the attacker 2.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to winning in the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display unit composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40b, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25. Process.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  Connected to the main control board 24 are a RAM clear switch 27, a start winning opening sensor 38c, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passage sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51 and a vibration sensor 52. The detection signal of each sensor can be received.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects strong radio waves emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor that detects strong vibration given to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 32 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 (corresponding to “display control means” of the present invention) includes an effect control board side CPU 251, ROM 252 and RAM 253. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, and a mode setting switch 31 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED, etc., and enhances the effect.

  In addition, the operation button 13 and the direction key unit 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal for turning on the built-in lamp to the operation button 13 during the effective period of the operation button 13. Then, when the player presses the operation button 13 during the effective period, a detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes. The effect control board 25 corresponds to “game setting changing means” of the present invention.

  The direction key unit 14 includes an up direction key 14a, a right direction key 14b, a down direction key 14c, and a left direction key 14d (see FIG. 6C). When the direction key unit 14 is also operated, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, a liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 (corresponding to “display control means” of the present invention) receives a command from the effect control board 25 and controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes therein a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the process at the time of the game stop of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  First, FIG. 5A shows a time chart of a process for shifting to the power saving mode after the game is stopped. FIG. 5A shows communication of control commands among the main control board 24, the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26.

  The main control board 24 transmits a “customer waiting demo command” to the effect control board 25 when the game is stopped. Here, “game stop” refers to a state in which there is no reserved ball when the change of the special symbol stops. That is, even if the player continues to fire the game ball, if the condition is satisfied, the main control board 24 transmits a “customer waiting demo command”.

  When the game is stopped, the main control board 24 and the effect control board 25 are in a normal state, and the liquid crystal display device 36 is “A: symbol change screen (stopped)”. The “symbol changing screen (stopped)” is a game screen in which the special symbol (decorated symbol) is stopped, and continues for 180 seconds after the game is stopped.

  Further, “D: device display” is added to “A: symbol change screen (stopped)” when 30 seconds have elapsed since the game was stopped. “Device display” is mainly a direction key mark 14 ′ simulating the direction key portion 14 (see FIG. 6B). Note that the direction key mark 14 'may be displayed small on the game screen during the game (see FIG. 6A).

  Thereafter, when 180 seconds have elapsed since the game was stopped, the effect control board 25 transmits a “power saving demonstration display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26. As a result, “S: Power-saving customer waiting display” is performed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The “power saving customer waiting display” is a low power consumption demonstration display performed when the “power saving mode” is selected.

  The time from the game stop is measured during the process executed on the effect control board 25. If the game ball wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b (start winning) before the elapse of 180 seconds, this timer is cleared. If the player continues to fire the game ball, there is a high possibility that the winning prize will be won before the elapse of 180 seconds, and the “S: waiting for power saving display” is rarely executed.

  When “S: Power saving customer waiting display” is executed, the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 are turned off except for some LEDs, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a low power consumption state. Specifically, “S: waiting for power saving display” is a black screen with a company logo or a “power saving” character (not shown). If the “power saving mode” is not set, the demonstration movie is executed during this period.

  For example, when 330 seconds elapse from the game stop and a person who is going to play the game operates the direction key portion 14 (or the operation button 13), the “customer” is directed from the effect control board 25 to the liquid crystal control board 26. “Pre-waiting effect display command” is transmitted. Then, the liquid crystal display device 36 returns to “A: Symbol change screen (stopped)”. The opportunity to return to this screen may be that the player has started playing and the game ball has started and won, that is, the change of special symbols (decorated symbols) has started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5B, a time chart when the operation button 13 is operated during the period in which “D: device display” is performed will be described. For example, when 120 seconds have elapsed since the game was stopped, when the player operates the direction key unit 14, the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to “M: menu screen”.

  The “menu screen” is a screen for performing various settings of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIGS. 6C to 6G) and has a hierarchical structure including at least two layers. Although details will be described later, when the player selects a predetermined setting item on the first layer, the screen is switched to the screen on the second layer, and the setting can be performed.

  Before the “D: device display” is performed, that is, for 30 seconds after the game is stopped, the player may switch to the “M: menu screen” by operating the direction key unit 14. In addition, after the liquid crystal display device 36 becomes “M: menu screen”, when the non-operation state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds), the display returns to “A: symbol variation screen (stopped)”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the display of each hierarchy of the symbol variation screen and the menu screen will be described.

  First, FIG. 6A shows an example of a symbol variation screen (during variation) corresponding to the “game hierarchy” of the present invention. While the symbols are changing and displayed (hereinafter, the decorative symbols being changed are indicated by arrows), characters “up and down: customized left and right: amount of sound” and a direction key mark 14 ′ are displayed at the bottom of the display area. Although the details will be described later, the player can operate the direction key unit 14 to perform settings relating to the game, such as customization and volume adjustment, even while the symbols are being displayed.

  Here, the four circular marks 57 at the lower left of the display area are on-hold display, indicating that there is one on-hold ball. The window 59 above the direction key mark 14 'shows the current setting of the notice effect mode described later.

  Next, FIG. 6B shows an example of the symbol variation screen (stopped). Immediately after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, the stationary state of the three decorative symbols 58 is displayed. Further, when 30 seconds have elapsed since the stop of the change of the symbol, “D: device display” (direction key mark 14 ′) is displayed in the window 59 ′ below the display area. In the symbol variation stop state, no effect or the like is performed in the display area, so the direction key mark 14 'is displayed larger than during symbol variation display.

  The characters “menu screen display ⇒” are also included in “device display”, and the characters may be scrolled to make them stand out. And if a player operates the direction key part 14, it will switch to the menu screen mentioned later. Note that the four circular marks 57 at the lower left of the display area are on-hold display, and here indicate that there is no on-hold ball.

  Next, FIG. 6C shows an example of the first hierarchy of “M: menu screen” corresponding to the “setting hierarchy” of the present invention. Above the display area, the company logo mark and the model name of the gaming machine are displayed. Further, items of “volume adjustment”, “light amount adjustment”, “customization”, “character selection”, “BGM explanation”, and “return” are listed on the left side of the display area.

  Since the operation button mark 13 ′ and the direction key mark 14 ′ are displayed on the right side of the display area, the player recognizes that any item can be selected using the direction key unit 14. Actually, the player can move the cursor 60 in the vertical direction by operating the up key 14a or the down key 14c. The player selects one of the items with the up direction key 14a or the down direction key 14c, and then presses the operation button 13 to decide.

  For example, in the first hierarchy, when the player selects the item “volume adjustment”, the second hierarchy is switched to the volume adjustment screen. On the volume adjustment screen, the volume can be adjusted in five stages.

  “Light intensity adjustment” is an item for adjusting the light intensity of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35, and can be adjusted in five steps in the same manner as the volume. For example, it is used to suppress the amount of light when the light emitted from the LED is dazzling.

  “Customize” is an item for selecting a notice effect mode in the normal gaming state. When the player selects the “customize” item in the first hierarchy and then presses the operation button 13 to determine, the player switches to the customization screen in the second hierarchy (see FIG. 6E).

  On the customization screen, the player can select ON / OFF of “Big Patty Notice”, “Button Vibe Notice”, “Air Cannon Notice” and “Premium Notice”, and further select the notice effect mode.

  “Big Patty Notice” and “Button Vibe Notice” are confirmation notice effects mainly using the operation buttons 13. The “air cannon notice” is a notice effect for determining the big hit using the fan 15. “Premium notice” is a notice effect that confirms the jackpot, although the appearance rate is low. The details of the notice effect mode will be described later, but the player can select one mode from “weak”, “medium”, “strong” or “me” mode according to the appearance rate of the notice frequency. .

  “Character selection” is an item for selecting a character related to a game story. After the player selects the item “character selection” (see FIG. 6D) and presses the operation button 13, the player switches to the second-level character selection screen (see FIG. 6F). Thereby, the effect that the character selected this time appears in the notice effect, the reach effect, the effect at the time of the big hit, or the like is performed. Depending on the number of consecutive big hits, the number of games (number of rotations), etc., some characters are added later and can be selected.

  Further, “BGM selection” is an item for selecting music flowing during the game. Although details will be described later, eight types of BGMs “BGM1” to “BGM8” are shown on the BGM selection screen, and the player can select one of them. Again, there are BGMs that are added later and can be selected according to the number of consecutive big hits.

  Finally, FIG. 6G shows an example of the “notice effect mode selection screen” in the third hierarchy. This is a display when the “I” mode is selected as the notice effect mode. The player uses the direction key part 14 to select any item (reach reliability Lv or the like) and setting (weak / normal / strong) and press the operation button 13 to determine.

  In this way, when making settings related to a game from the state where the symbol is suspended, it is necessary to repeat selection and determination to get down to the target level. For this reason, the number of operations of the operation buttons 13 and the like necessary for the setting is large and takes time. On the other hand, the player can make detailed settings according to his / her preference.

  Next, display of the notice effect mode selection screen on the third level of the menu screen will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, FIG. 7A shows a display when the “weak” mode with the lowest frequency of the notice is selected on the notice effect mode selection screen. In this case, “reach reliability Lv (level)”, “prefetch reliability Lv”, “pending change Lv”, and “color element Lv” are collectively set to “weak”. The color element is an effect that expresses the degree of expectation in color, and means, for example, that the degree of expectation for jackpot is high in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow.

  Next, FIG. 7B shows a display when the “medium” mode with a standard frequency of notification is selected on the notification effect mode selection screen. In this case, “reach reliability Lv”, “prefetch reliability Lv”, “holding change Lv”, and “color element Lv” are collectively set to “normal”. Similarly, FIG. 7C shows a display when the “strong” mode having the highest frequency of notice is selected on the notice effect mode selection screen, and various notice levels are collectively set to “strong”. The

  The initial state (default setting) of the notice effect mode is the “medium” mode. Further, when a player selects the “weak” or “strong” mode of the notice effect mode, the player stops the game and returns to the initial state when a predetermined time has elapsed. .

  Next, FIG. 7D is a display when the “I” mode in which various notice levels can be set according to the player's preference is selected on the notice effect mode selection screen. In this case, the player selects the “reach reliability Lv”, “prefetch reliability Lv”, “holding change Lv”, and “color element Lv” by moving the cursor 60 and sets the respective notice levels.

  When the player selects the “I” mode, the player stops the game and does not return to the initial state after a predetermined time has elapsed. This is a function for preventing the player's customized settings over time and effort from being reset by a game interruption such as a break.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a “password” function so that detailed setting of the “I” mode is not required every time (see FIG. 7E). The “password” is, for example, a 10-character password shown in the display area when the player stops the game. When the player selects “password”, the screen is switched to the password input screen shown in FIG.

  A QR code (registered trademark) or the like may be used instead of the password. When starting the game, the player selects “password” on the notice effect mode selection screen and uses the operation button 13 and the direction key part 14 to input the password of hiragana. As a result, the settings (notice effect mode, character, BGM, etc.) used in the previous game can be easily restored.

    Next, with reference to FIG. 8, a description will be given of a setting change during symbol variation display.

  First, FIG. 8A shows a state in which only the left decorative pattern 58 is stopped, but characters “up / down: customized left / right: sound intensity” and a direction key mark 14 ′ are displayed at the bottom of the display area. It is displayed. Also, it can be seen from the window 59 above the direction key mark 14 'that the current notice effect mode is the "medium" mode.

  In this state, when the player operates the direction key portion 14, a new window appears in the display area. FIG. 8B shows a state where a customization window 61 appears when the player operates the up key 14a or the down key 14c. The window 61 may be displayed in any part of the display area as long as it does not hinder the visual recognition of the decorative design 58 and the like.

  At this time, a directional key mark 14 ′ and an operation button mark 13 ′ indicating “select” and “decision” are displayed in the lower part of the display area. The player operates the up direction key 14a or the down direction key 14c to move the cursor 60 in the window 61, and determines any notice effect mode by the operation button 13. When the player selects the “weak”, “medium”, or “strong” mode, four items on the notice effect mode selection screen (see FIG. 7) are set together. When the player selects the “I” mode, the window is switched to a detailed setting window (not shown).

  FIG. 8C shows a state in which the volume adjustment and light amount adjustment window 61 appears when the player operates the right direction key 14b or the left direction key 14d of the direction key unit 14. Again, the player operates the up key 14a or the down key 14c to move the cursor 60 in the window 61, and selects volume adjustment or light quantity adjustment. Further, the player operates the right direction key 14b or the left direction key 14d, selects the volume or the light amount from five levels, and determines with the operation button 13.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can perform various settings related to the game by a predetermined operation of the player even during the change display of the symbols. The player usually launches a game ball so that the symbol change display does not stop, but various settings can be made without waiting for the symbol change stop.

  In addition, the number of operations and time required for performing various settings can be reduced as compared to when the symbol fluctuation is stopped. During the development reach and the big hit game, the entire display area is used for production, so that customization and the like cannot be performed, but the volume and light amount may be adjusted.

  Next, in order to compare with the example in which the symbol variation display is performed, FIGS. 8D to 8F show an example of setting change of the symbol variation stop state. Immediately after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, the stationary state of the three decorative symbols 58 is displayed, and when 30 seconds have elapsed since the symbol fluctuation is stopped, the direction key mark 14 'is displayed large in the lower window 59' of the display area. (See FIG. 8D).

  And if a player operates the direction key part 14, it will switch to the 1st hierarchy of a menu screen. When the player selects “Customize” on the first level (not shown) of the menu screen, the notice effect mode selection screen (FIG. 8 (e)) passes through the “Customize” screen (not shown) on the second level. Switch to. On the other hand, when the player selects “volume adjustment”, the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 8F).

  On the volume adjustment screen, the text “volume adjustment” and a speaker mark are displayed in the display area. Also, a five-stage meter is displayed with “MIN” being the minimum volume at the left end and “MAX” being the maximum volume at the right end, and the current volume can be recognized by numbers.

  As will be described in detail later, when a predetermined sound volume is changed from the symbol fluctuation stop state to a menu screen, a sound effect having the same volume as that sound volume is output at the time of determination. When the volume is selected, the currently selected BGM may be output with the same volume as the volume.

  In the symbol variable stop state, it is necessary to perform the setting until “decision”. If the game ball starts and wins before the “determination” is performed, the setting is not reflected. In this way, the role of the direction key portion 14 is partially different between the symbol variation display and the stop display. During the symbol change display, the settings relating to the game can be easily performed only by operating the direction key section 14, and the setting does not take time and effort.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a description will be given of a setting effect that is executed when the setting is changed from the symbol variation stop state.

  When the player operates the direction key unit 14 from the symbol variation screen (stopped) in FIG. 9A, the screen is switched to the first level (not shown) of the menu screen. Furthermore, when the player selects the item “BGM selection” and presses the operation button 13 to determine, the screen switches to the BGM selection screen shown in FIG.

  In the BGM selection screen, when the player operates the direction key unit 14 and, for example, selects “BGM5” and presses the operation button 13, BGM is changed to “BGM5”. Here, two “production at the time of selection” and “production at the time of determination” are executed as the production at the time of setting accompanying the setting on the menu screen.

  FIG. 9C shows an example of the effect. As the “effect at the time of selection”, an operation sound flows from the speaker 7 every time the cursor (not shown) is moved. Then, on the BGM selection screen, when the player operates the direction key portion 14 and moves the cursor sequentially to the icons “BGM1” to “BGM5” (when all are selectable, “BGM1” to “BGM8”), the cursor is matched. The rust part of BGM flows.

  At the same time, the liquid crystal display device 36 displays a background image that matches the BGM image, and the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 turn on and blink the LEDs in a pattern that matches the type of BGM. These are performed in a so-called demonstration role, and it becomes easy for a player to select a favorite BGM by watching and listening to them.

  Next, as the “decision effect”, when the player operates the direction key portion 14 on the BGM selection screen, moves the cursor to a favorite BGM (for example, “BGM5”), and determines with the operation button 13, the display area The icon “BGM5” is displayed large on the near side. In addition, the character 62 appears and a message “determined as BGM5!” Is displayed. The speaker 7 may produce a sound that matches the character.

  In the “selection effect” and the “decision effect”, the movable accessory 37 may be operated in accordance with the execution of either or both.

  In addition, all the production means (speaker 7, frame decoration LED 8, panel decoration LED 35, liquid crystal display device 36, movable accessory 37, etc.) are used for the production at the time of setting ("production at the time of selection" and "production at the time of determination"). It is not necessary to use at least one.

  Further, when a selectable BGM is newly added, in order to emphasize the added BGM, the movable accessory 37 is operated only when the cursor is placed on the BGM icon, and otherwise, the movable accessory 37 is displayed. You may make it perform "emphasis effect", such as not operating. Of course, this enhancement effect is not limited to the operation of the movable accessory 37.

  Thus, in addition to the effect of being able to tell the player that there is a newly added effect as compared to an update display in which only a NEW mark is added, We can expect the effect that “willingness to select can be promoted”.

  The setting stage effects in the setting hierarchy (menu screen) have been described above. However, since settings relating to games can be made in the game hierarchy (symbol display screen), the setting effects in the game hierarchy will be briefly described.

  The setting stage effects are also performed in the game hierarchy, but the specifications are different from the setting stage effects in the setting hierarchy, and some of the setting effects are not performed or some of the effect modes are simplified. In addition, the “production at the time of selection” is performed in the production at the time of setting, but “the production at the time of determination” is not performed, or conversely, “the production at the time of selection” is performed without performing the “production at the time of selection”. In some cases.

  Taking the volume adjustment as an example, the volume adjustment in the setting hierarchy includes “operation sound”, “pronunciation of BGM at a volume corresponding to the setting”, and “volume display according to the setting (number + meter)”. However, in the game hierarchy (during variable display), there is no “operation sound”, and “BGM pronunciation at a volume corresponding to the setting” and “volume display (number) according to the setting” are performed.

  In this way, with regard to the same type of game settings (volume adjustment, light intensity adjustment, BGM selection, character selection, notice appearance rate adjustment, etc.), at the game layer, “selection effect” or “decision effect” (1) The number of effecting means used is small (including not only different effecting means such as a liquid crystal display device and a speaker but also the same kind of effecting means such as the speaker A and the speaker B). 2) It is only necessary to have at least one element such as a small variation range of the production mode (small display area, short BGM, modest demo effect, etc.), and (3) no execution.

  That is, what is common to all is that the visibility of the symbol during the variable display, the BGM and the notice accompanying the variable display of the symbol, and the like are prevented from being significantly hindered.

  Therefore, even in the game hierarchy, the specification of the effect at the time of setting is different between when the symbol is displayed and when the variation is stopped. While the change of the symbol is stopped, the degree of freedom of display is higher than that during the change display while simplifying the setting hierarchy.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, another display example during the variable display of other symbols will be described.

  First, FIG. 10 (a) shows a state during reach fluctuation where the left and right decorative symbols 58 are stopped at "4". At this time, the characters “Up / Down: Customized Left / Right: Amount of sound” and the direction key mark 14 ′ are displayed in the lower part of the display area, and when the player operates the direction key part 14, a window appears in the display area. (Refer to FIGS. 8B and 8C). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can be customized, changed in volume, etc., when normal reach (normal reach) is being performed.

  On the other hand, when the normal reach has progressed to the development reach (super reach) where the main character 63 and the enemy character 64 confront each other, the display of the direction key mark 14 ′ is stopped so that customization cannot be performed. (See FIG. 10B). This is because the player may concentrate on the production, but in fact, the setting is hardly changed in such a situation.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 10C to 10E, the current customization setting display that appears during the symbol variation display will be described. As shown in FIG. 10 (c), the direction key mark 14 'is normally displayed in the lower part of the display area during the display of the variation of the symbol. For example, the current customization status is confirmed about once every 30 seconds. The lower part of the display area is changed so that it is possible.

  In FIG. 10D, a simple display with the abbreviation “Pato; ○, Air; ×, Vibe; ○, Premier; ○” is performed at the bottom of the display area. ”And“ Premium Notice ”are on, and“ Air Cannon Notice ”is off.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.10 (e), you may display on / off of each notice with the icon corresponding to it. Here, since the “air cannon notice” is in an off state, the fan mark 15 ′ imitating the fan 15 is darkly displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize the customization status at a glance. In FIG. 10D, the notice effect mode is not displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 10E, it may be displayed in the lower part of the display area.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the process (2nd form) at the time of the game stop of the pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated.

  First, FIG. 11A shows a time chart regarding display after the game is stopped. It is the same in that when the game is stopped, the main control board 24 transmits a “customer waiting demo command” to the effect control board 25. However, in the display area, in addition to “A: symbol change screen (stopped)”, “R1: update notification (content)” is performed. The “update notification” is a display for notifying that a selectable character or the like is added according to the number of consecutive big hits or the like.

  Further, when 5 seconds have elapsed since the game stopped, “R1: Update notification (content)” of “A: Symbol change screen (stopped)” is more detailed, “R2: Update notification (detail)”. Is replaced by Thereby, the player can recognize the number of updated items in addition to the updated contents.

  Furthermore, when 15 seconds have elapsed since the game stopped, “D: device display” is added to the state where “A: symbol change screen (stopped)” and “R2: update notification (details)” are displayed. . Here, the operation button mark 13 ′ and the direction key mark 14 ′ are displayed so that the player can move to the menu screen by operating the player.

  Next, FIG. 11B shows a time chart of processing when the player operates the direction key portion 14. As shown in the figure, for example, when the player operates the direction key unit 14 when 20 seconds have elapsed since the game stopped, the screen is switched to “Y: selection screen”. That is, it is possible to jump to the setting layer (for example, the character selection screen) without going through the menu screen (first layer).

  Hereinafter, transition of the screen display corresponding to the time chart will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, FIG. 12A shows a state in which the decorative symbol 58 changes in the display area in a state where there is no reservation ball. In the lower right of the display area, an update mark 65 is displayed to notify when a selectable character or the like is added. At this point, it is unknown which item has been updated.

  The update mark 65 is not limited to such a mode, but it is preferable that the display mode displayed in the display area is different depending on the presence or absence of the update information. Further, it is preferable that the update mark 65 is not displayed during the high-speed fluctuation of the symbol, and is displayed after the low-speed fluctuation or after the first decorative symbol is stopped. By displaying the update mark 65 when the symbol approaches the timing of the stop of fluctuation, the player can concentrate more on the game.

  Further, in the case of a specific notice image or a reach fluctuation (development reach or the like) with a high expectation level for big hits, the entire display area is used to produce an effect, and the decorative pattern 58 is often displayed in a small corner in the screen (FIG. 10 ( b)). Therefore, the update mark 65 is not displayed even at such timing. Changes such as moving the display position of the update mark 65 outward from the normal time or displaying the update mark 65 smaller than the normal time may be performed. This is a consideration for concentrating the player's consciousness on the variation and production of decorative symbols in the above specific situation.

  FIG. 12B shows a state where three decorative symbols 58 are stopped in the display area. In FIG. 11, the time t = 0s is when all the decorative symbols 58 are stopped, and the stopped state of the decorative symbols 58 is maintained for a period of 0 ≦ t <5s. At this time, a window 66 appears in the lower right of the display area (“R1: Update notification (content)” in FIG. 11). Since the icon of the character is displayed in the window 66, the player can recognize the setting item updated this time.

  In this way, the update notification mode is different between the symbol variation display and the variation stoppage. That is, during the symbol variation display, only the small update mark 65 is displayed so that the player can concentrate on the game, and when the symbol variation is stopped, a large and detailed display is provided.

  Next, FIG.12 (c) has shown the mode of the display area when it becomes time t = 5s. Here, a number representing the number of updates is added to the icon of the character in window 66 ("R2: Update notification (details)" in FIG. 11). Thus, the player can know the details of the item updated this time as time passes.

  Next, FIG. 12D shows the state of the display area when time t = 15 s. Here, an operation button mark 13 ′ and a direction key mark 14 ′ appear below the display area (“D: device display” in FIG. 11), which suggests that an icon can be selected by the player's operation. This display is maintained until a new start prize is subsequently received or the direction key unit 14 is operated by the player.

  When the player operates the direction key portion 14 to select and determine “character selection”, the display is switched to the display of FIG. Specifically, the screen is switched to the “character selection screen” on the menu screen (second layer) (“Y: selection screen” and “D: device display” in FIG. 11).

  Since the direction key mark 14 ′ is displayed on the “character selection screen”, the player can select a favorite character by operating the direction key portion 14. As indicated by the numbers in the window 66 in FIG. 12 (c), the update mark 65 is added to the three characters D to F this time, and it can be newly selected.

  A plurality of icons may be displayed in the window 66. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13, another form of transition of the screen display corresponding to the time chart will be described.

  First, FIG. 13A shows a state in which the decorative symbol 58 varies in the display area in a state where there is no reservation ball. As in FIG. 12A, the update mark 65 is displayed at the lower right of the display area, but at this point it is unknown which item has been updated.

  FIG. 13B shows a state where three decorative symbols 58 are stopped in the display area. In FIG. 11, the stop state of the decorative symbol 58 is maintained for a period of 0 ≦ t <5 s. At this time, a window 66 appears in the lower right of the display area (“R1: Update notification (content)” in FIG. 11). This time, characters and BGM icons are displayed in the window 66.

  Next, FIG.13 (c) has shown the mode of the display area when it becomes time t = 5s. Here, numbers representing the number of updates are added to the icons of the characters BGM in the window 66 ("R2: update notification (details)" in FIG. 11).

  Next, FIG.13 (d) has shown the mode of the display area when it becomes time t = 15s. Here, an operation button mark 13 ′ and a direction key mark 14 ′ appear below the display area (“D: device display” in FIG. 11), which suggests that an icon can be selected by the player's operation.

  And as shown in FIG.13 (d), when a player selects and determines "BGM selection", it will switch to the display of FIG.13 (e). Specifically, the menu screen is switched to “BGM selection screen” (second layer) (“Y: selection screen” and “D: device display” in FIG. 11).

  Since the direction key mark 14 ′ is displayed on the “BGM selection screen”, the player can select a favorite BGM by operating the direction key portion 14. As indicated by the numbers in the window 66 in FIG. 13D, the update mark 65 is added to “BGM5” this time, so that it can be newly selected.

  The “update notification” in the window 66 is not limited to merely “notification means” for notifying that there is update information. That is, since it can be said that it is a “guidance means” that can jump directly to a setting item with update information without going through the menu screen of the first layer, the time required for various settings is greatly reduced.

  The “guidance means” here may indicate a navigation display that means “jumping directly to the second or third hierarchy when this button is pressed”, or a symbol variation screen (FIG. 12A). ) May directly refer to the control for jumping directly to the second or third hierarchy.

  Next, a guide function as an option on the menu screen will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14A shows a case where the cursor 60 is aligned with the item “light intensity adjustment” by the player's operation of the direction key portion 14. As shown in the figure, when the player operates the up direction key 14a or the down direction key 14c and the cursor 60 is matched with the item “light quantity adjustment”, the contents are displayed in the window 67 at the upper right of the display area. This is a guide function (guide display) of the menu screen, and the level of the current light amount can be known before actually shifting to the light amount adjustment screen.

  FIG. 14B shows a case where the cursor 60 is aligned with the item “character selection” by the player's operation of the direction key portion 14. As shown in the figure, a character selection screen is displayed in the window 67 here. As a result, the player recognizes that “character C” indicated by the double frame is currently selected and other characters can be selected before actually selecting “character selection”. .

  Depending on the number of consecutive big hits, selectable characters, BGM, and the like may be newly added. When they are actually added, an update mark 65 is added to the setting item. At this time, any setting item lower than the first hierarchy has been updated, but an update mark 65 is displayed on the first hierarchy so that the player will notice the update without moving to that hierarchy. Yes.

  As described above, the window 67 displays the contents (for example, real-time information) from the upper hierarchy to the lower hierarchy, so that the contents can be confirmed before actually shifting to each item. Thereby, the operation of selecting and returning an item whose contents are difficult to understand is not repeated, and the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased. Note that the window 67 may display image information to the extent that the contents of lower layers can be understood.

  When changing the character, the player needs to actually select the cursor 60 in accordance with the item “character selection”. This shifts to the character selection screen (see FIG. 14C), so that the player can select a favorite character.

  Although visible in the window 67, since the update mark 65 is added to “character D” this time, the player recognizes that “character D” is newly added. The “?” Display in the display area means an unreleased character that cannot be selected yet.

  The update mark 65 may disappear when the cursor 60 points to an item with the update mark 65, or may actually disappear when the item is selected once. Further, when the character is changed from the symbol fluctuation stop state, a predetermined decision effect by the selected character is executed.

  The window 67 does not necessarily display real-time information, and image information may be displayed. For example, display is performed so that the contents of the setting item with the cursor 60 can be understood regardless of the current state. For example, even when there are characters that cannot actually be selected (unreleased characters), images of all the characters may be displayed.

  By doing this, when the character is fully released (all selectable), it is possible to inform the player what will happen, and the player's willingness to collect the character is intensified as a result. This will improve your willingness to participate in games. That is, it can be said that a notification image for informing the “future image” of the lower layer can be displayed in the upper layer.

  On the other hand, one character image that can be selected in the window 67 may be displayed. Thereby, the player can understand the outline of the setting items. In this way, the display in the window 67 may have a portion that matches the current state, but it is not necessary to reflect the current state.

  As data storage of gaming machines, if real-time information is always grasped and reflected in all setting items, the control burden increases. Therefore, the image information has an advantage that the control burden can be reduced while notifying the player of the information of the lower hierarchy so that at least a part of the information is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, processing (third mode) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped is described.

  First, FIG. 15A shows a time chart when the “weak” mode is selected as the notice effect mode. The player selects the “weak” mode from the menu screen and starts the game (0 min). Then, it is assumed that 50 minutes after the game starts, the player interrupts the game and enters a break.

  At this time, the main control board 24 transmits a “customer waiting demo command” to the effect control board 25. In the display area, “A: Symbol change screen (stopped)” is performed, and after 3 minutes, “power saving demonstration display execution command” is transmitted from the effect control board 25 to the liquid crystal control board 26, and “D ′: "Demo movie" starts. Actually, device display and the like are performed for 3 minutes during which “A: symbol variation screen (stopped)” is performed, but details are omitted here.

  “D ′: Demo movie” requires two minutes for one execution, and when this is executed three times in succession, “A: Symbol change screen (stopped)” is performed again. If the previous player resumes the game or the new player starts the game before the third round of “D ': Demo Movie” ends, the setting of the selected notice effect mode is maintained. The

  On the other hand, when the third time of “D ′: Demo movie” ends and returns to “A: Symbol change screen (stopped)”, the notice effect mode shifts to the “medium” mode of the initial state. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the game is interrupted 50 minutes after the start of the game and restarted after 64 minutes, the notice effect mode is returned to the “medium” mode.

  That is, when the “weak” or “strong” mode is set as the notice effect mode, the initial state is restored on the condition that the third time of “D ′: demo movie” is completed.

  Since the “weak” and “strong” modes can be easily set from the menu screen, the previous player may set them again as necessary. Moreover, by returning to the initial state, when a new player starts a game, the game can be performed with the standard performance specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, FIG. 15B shows a time chart when the “I” mode is selected as the notice effect mode. The player selects the “I” mode from the menu screen and starts the game (0 min). Then, it is assumed that 50 minutes after the game starts, the player interrupts the game and enters a break.

  At this time, as in the case where the “weak” mode is selected, “A: symbol change screen (stopped)” is performed in the display area, and “D ′: demo movie” starts three minutes later. If the previous player resumes the game or the new player starts the game before the end of the third “D ′: Demo Movie”, the setting of the notice effect mode is naturally maintained.

  On the other hand, when the third time of “D ′: Demo movie” ends and returns to “A: Symbol change screen (stopped)”, the notice effect mode remains in the “I” mode. As shown in FIG. 15B, when the game is interrupted 50 minutes after the start of the game and restarted after 64 minutes, the notice effect mode is maintained in the “me” mode.

  That is, when the “I” mode is set as the notice effect mode, the initial state is not restored even when the third time of “D ′: Demo movie” is completed. Since the “I” mode takes a certain amount of time and effort to set, for example, when the player leaves the seat for reasons such as eating, the setting is not reset. Also, it takes more time and procedures to return from the “I” mode to the initial state than to return from the other modes to the initial state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, which will be described later, and clocks the time relating to the game.

  The main control means manages a number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control means performs input management processing. This is a process of storing information input to various sensors of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a winning counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs a prize ball management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). At this time, if a special winning opening prize invalid flag, which will be described later, is turned on, a control signal for paying out a winning ball due to winning in the special winning opening is not transmitted and no payout is performed.

  Thereafter, the special winning opening prize invalid flag is set to OFF at a predetermined timing. As the predetermined timing, it is preferable to set the time when a match between the number of winnings and the number of winnings is confirmed (including power-off) or when a special game is finished.

  When receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the normal symbol start gate 40b detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a random number for random drawing of normal symbols. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are determined is lottered in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the LED display device 43. In the LED display device 43, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol stops after displaying a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S40), when the normal symbol is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means controls to close the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have won the second special symbol start opening 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A signal is sent to the solenoid for an ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed.

  In the normal symbol management process, when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does nothing and ends the normal electric accessory game process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means draws a special symbol.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the LED display device 43. In the LED display device 43, a special symbol is changed by a plurality of LEDs, and the special symbol stops in a hit or miss manner according to a lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S70.

  Finally, in step S70, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning device 39) according to the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although details will be described later, when the special symbol stops in a winning manner, it becomes a so-called big hit and a special game consisting of a plurality of rounds is given to the player. As will be described later, in the special symbol management process (step S60), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process, the main control means determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for variation, during variation, during confirmation time), which will be described later, and manages each processing.

  First, the main control means performs a start port check process 1 (step S61). This is to determine the winning of a game ball to the first special symbol start port 38a, store a big hit determination random number or the like in a reserved storage area, and create a reserved look-ahead command if necessary. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the main control means performs a start port check process 2. Here, the same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed for the winning of the game ball to the second special symbol start opening 38b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S63). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit is established when the big hit occurs. If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S68. If the condition device operation flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S64. That is, the processing after step S64 is processing in the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

  If the condition device operation flag is not turned on (NO in step S63), the main control means performs special symbol operation status determination (step S64). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, the special symbol is “changing”, and the process proceeds to step S66. Further, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, the special symbol “during confirmation time” is set, and the process proceeds to step S67. Hereinafter, each process of the special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 18A and 18B, a special symbol variation start process performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  First, in FIG. 18A, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S81). When the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0, the process proceeds to step S82, and when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S86 (see FIG. 18B).

  If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0 (YES in step S81), the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is 0 (step S82). When the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0, the process proceeds to step S83, and when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S86 (see FIG. 18B).

  If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is 0 (YES in step S82), the main control means determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S83). Although details will be described later, “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 17: step S67) is executed.

  When the special figure operation status is “00H”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the special figure operation status is not “00H” (in the case of “01H”), the process proceeds to step S84.

  If the special figure operation status is not “00H” (NO in step S83), the main control means transmits a customer waiting demonstration command (step S84). The “customer waiting demonstration command” is sent from the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub-control means (effects) when the number of reserved balls in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is 0 and the special figure operation status is “01H”. It is transmitted toward the control board 25) (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means sets 00H as the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process ends, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S83 is repeated unless pending information is generated.

  If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not 0 (NO in step S82), or if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not zero (NO in step S81), the main control means The number of reserved balls is decremented by 1 (FIG. 18B: step S86). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S87.

  In step S87, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control means transmits a “hold subtraction command” to the sub control means, 1 is subtracted from the hold display of the LED display device 43 and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S88.

  In step S88, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, “00H” is set as the special symbol operation confirmation data when special figure 1 starts to change, and “01H” is set when special figure 2 starts to change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum number of reserves are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the holding storage area 4 in which the latest holding information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S90.

  In step S90, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a random number determination process is performed by determining a hit random number determination table corresponding to a special figure. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Here, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special symbol is selected, and a random symbol value for symbol determination and a big hit determination flag are acquired to create a special symbol stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, the main control means performs special figure variation pattern creation processing. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special figure based on a variation pattern random number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S94, the main control means sets the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to ON. Specifically, the changing flag of one special figure that will change from now on is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, the main control means transmits a decorative design designation command. The decorative symbol is a symbol that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The main control means (main control board 24) creates a “decorative symbol designation command” and transmits it to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S96.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S96). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. Also, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 17: step S64), a special symbol changing process (described later) ( FIG. 17: Branches to step S66). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 17, the process then proceeds to step S <b> 68 (described later).

  When the special symbol operation status determination (step S64) determines that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (during variation), the main control means performs special symbol variation processing (step S66).

  To briefly explain the special symbol variation processing, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer which is a timer related to the variation time of the special symbol is 0, and this timer becomes 0. In this case, a “variation stop command” is transmitted to the sub-control means.

  In addition, various settings at the time of variable stop are performed, but since the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (step S64), The process branches to a special symbol checking time process (step S67) to be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S68 (described later).

  When the special symbol operation status is determined to be 03H (during confirmation time) in the special symbol operation status determination (step S64), the main control means performs special symbol confirmation time processing (step S67).

  The processing during the special symbol confirmation time will be briefly explained, but when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped, the main control means sets the big hit time, subtracts the number of short times, and subtracts the ST number which is the probability variation of the limited number of times. Etc.

  When the special symbol accessory time timer reaches 0, the special symbol operation status is set to 01H (waiting for variation), so in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (step S64) The process branches to the symbol variation start process (step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S68.

  Finally, in step S68, the main control means updates the special symbol display data. Specifically, the special symbol of the LED display device 43 is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process, the main control means is a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory operation start process, a special electric accessory operation process, a special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, which will be described later. , Jackpot end processing) is determined, and each processing is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S71). If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S72. If the condition device operation flag is not on, the special electric accessory management process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S72 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  If the condition device operation flag is on (YES in step S71), the main control means performs a special electric accessory operation status determination (step S72). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, so the process proceeds to step S73.

  In the jackpot start process in step S73, various settings at the time of jackpot start for setting the total number of rounds and the like of the current special game (jackpot game) are performed. In this process, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H”. Further, the “big hit start interval command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “01H”, the special electric operation is being started, and thus the process proceeds to step S74. In the special electric accessory operation start process in step S74, after determining whether the big hit or the round is in progress, a “big prize opening command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25. In addition, various settings at the start of the opening operation are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H”.

  If the special operation status is set to “02H”, it means “special operation is in progress”, and the process proceeds to step S75. In the process of operating the special electric accessory in step S75, the maximum winning number of the big winning opening is mainly checked. When the maximum winning number is reached, the “interval between rounds command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, various settings at the end of the opening operation are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “03H”. If the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, the special electric operation continuation determination is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S76. In the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in step S76, the number of rounds is counted by adding the continuous number counter until the current special game reaches the maximum number of rounds.

  If the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, various settings during continuation are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H”. When the maximum number of rounds is reached, various settings at the end are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “04H”. At this time, a “big hit end interval command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  If the special operation status is set to “04H”, it is “being over big hit”, and the process proceeds to step S77. In the big hit end process of step S77, various settings at the time of the big hit end for resetting the above-mentioned condition device operation flag and the continuous number counter are performed.

  In this process, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “00H”. After these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Hereinafter, the main process performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the sub-control means (the effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the sub-control unit performs an initialization process (step S101). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the main loop update period has been reached (step S102). The main loop is a process from steps S104 to S109 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S102, the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, so the process proceeds to step S103.

  When the update period of the main loop is not reached (NO in step S102), the sub-control unit performs various soft random number update processes (step S103). Thereafter, the processes in steps S102 and S103 are repeated until the main loop update period is reached. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed.

  If it is the main loop update cycle (YES in step S102), the sub-control means performs LED data update processing (step S104). As described above, steps S104 to S109 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the sub control means performs a received command analysis process. This analyzes the type of the received control command and executes various processes according to the control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the sub control means performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, various production settings are made according to the control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107, and the sub-control means performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the sub-control means performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used in the special winning device 39 or the like is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the sub-control unit performs noise countermeasure processing. Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S102, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Finally, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the production control side main process (FIG. 20).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S111). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S112, and the sub-control unit performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the sub-control unit performs an operation button input state update process. Specifically, the input state is updated when the operation button 13 is operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the sub control means performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the mode setting switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, the sub control means performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. For example, when the operation button 13 is operated while the game is stopped, the effect control board 25 transmits an effect command to the liquid crystal control board 26 (see FIG. 5B). Thereby, the liquid crystal display device 36 is switched to the menu screen. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the sub control means performs a motor update process. Specifically, the detailed operation setting of the motor used for the movable accessory is performed. Then, it progresses to step S117 and a sub control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the sub control means performs an effect execution process. Specifically, the selected effect at the time of symbol change and the effect started or changed by the operation of the operation button 13 are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S119.

  Finally, the sub-control means increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S119). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the above-described main loop processing (FIG. 20: Steps S104 to S109). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  In the gaming machine of the embodiment, at least a part of the settings relating to the current game can be changed on both the symbol variation screen and the menu screen. When the setting is changed from the menu screen, a setting effect (see FIG. 9C) corresponding to the setting change is executed. However, when the setting is changed from the symbol variation screen, the determined effect is not executed. Thereby, it can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner that the setting and change relating to the game have been made.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to this, A various modified example can be considered.

  A light emitting unit and a display device may be provided so that it can be understood which mode is selected as the notice effect mode. For example, a light emitting unit that emits light corresponding to the selected mode can be provided around the liquid crystal display device 36. You may provide the light emission part corresponding to the big pato advance notice, air cannon advance notice, etc. which are selected on a customization screen. In addition, a small liquid crystal display device may be provided separately so that settings relating to the game and confirmation thereof can be performed at all times.

  When the “me” mode is selected as the notice effect mode, it may be possible to return to the initial “medium” mode on condition that the game is stopped for one hour or more. Further, it may not be returned to the initial state until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off when the store is closed.

  When the user is in the first layer of the menu screen, a guide display of the contents of the third layer as well as the second layer may appear. In addition, voice guidance may be provided for the guide display.

  In a gaming machine in which a mini game is played during a game, a selectable character may be added when the points acquired in the game reach a predetermined value. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of leaving a game history, a selectable character may be added according to the number of times (days) played with the model.

  In the case of a gaming machine equipped with RTC (Real Time Clock), selectable characters may be added depending on the elapsed time. For example, there are many unreleased characters immediately after the introduction of gaming machines, but the characters are released every week, and all characters are released after one month from the introduction. Can do. The same applies to BGM and notice effects.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an enclosed gaming machine with a menu screen, a spinning gaming machine, and a spinning gaming machine in which a gaming ball serves as a gaming medium. (So-called parrot machines) can also be applied.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 Front plate 10 Launching handle 10a Launching device 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Operation button 14 Direction key part 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery apparatus 21 External terminal Board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board 24a Main control board case 25 Production control board 25a Production control board case 26 Liquid crystal control board 26a Liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 Power board 28a Power board case 29 Discharge control board 29a Discharge control board case 30 Launch control board 31 Mode setting switch 32 Door open sensor 33 Stage member 34a Center decoration body 34b Left corner decoration body 34c Right corner decoration body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display device 37 Movable accessory 38 Start winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Starting winning port sensor 39 Grand prize device 39a First big prize device 39b Second big prize device 39c Grand prize Mouth sensor 40a Production gate 40b Normal symbol start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill
42 General winning opening 42c General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Firing passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering portion 49 Winning device 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor

This onset Ming gaming machine includes a display means capable of displaying information relating to a game, a viable representation section an effect relating to a game, and the player-operable operating means, and display control means for controlling said display means The display control means is capable of switching display control between a game hierarchy of a screen for performing symbol change display and stop display, and a setting hierarchy of a screen for performing settings relating to the game. When the operation means is operated by a player, it has a game setting change means capable of changing a setting relating to the current game, and the game setting changing means includes at least a part of the setting relating to the current game. wherein also allows you to change configuration settings in any of the game level as the set hierarchy, foremost the plurality of game setting item, and an individual set of setting each item individually, at least two or more items among the items Includes batch setting and be configured with the, and the case described above the the case of individual setting batch setting, different conditions to return the current setting to the initial state, the presentation means, when the setting change in the settings hierarchy Is characterized in that a predetermined effect corresponding to the setting change is executed, and the predetermined effect is not executed when the setting is changed in the game hierarchy.

Claims (3)

Display means capable of displaying information about the game;
Production means capable of performing production related to games,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A display control means for controlling the display means, and a gaming machine comprising:
The display control means is capable of switching display control between a game hierarchy of a screen for performing a change display and a stop display of a pattern, and a setting hierarchy of a screen for performing settings relating to the game,
When the operation means is operated by a player, it has a game setting change means capable of changing the settings relating to the current game,
The game setting changing means enables setting change in any of the game hierarchy and the setting hierarchy for at least a part of the settings relating to the current game,
The production means is
When changing the setting in the setting hierarchy, execute a predetermined effect according to the setting change,
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined effect is not executed when the setting in the gaming hierarchy is changed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect means is sound means capable of outputting sound related to the game,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the sound means outputs a predetermined sound corresponding to a new setting as the predetermined effect when the sound is changed in the setting hierarchy. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the display means is used as the effect means.