JP2018187283A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a presentation from being blocked.SOLUTION: If a display result led out by a performance of a third stop operation is a display result accompanying a performance of a presentation, the performance of the presentation is to be started simultaneously with a start of a paying out of medals (tokens). Then, simultaneously with an end of the paying out of medals, the presentation is to be finished. Further, a menu operation is to become effective when the presentation is finished. Since the menu operation becomes effective when the presentation is finished which corresponds to the led-out display result, a menus screen becomes not to be displayed when the presentation is being performed. In this way, it is possible to prevent a presentation from being blocked.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines in which a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

  As such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine capable of displaying a menu screen between the end of the game and the setting of the bet amount (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-99440 A ([0255], [0257], etc.)

  However, since the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1 does not consider the relationship between the timing of executing the rendering and the timing of displaying the menu screen, the gaming machine that executes the rendering corresponding to the derived display result is disclosed in Patent Literature 1. When this technique is applied, there is a possibility that an operation for displaying the menu screen may be validated during execution of the effect after the game ends. If the menu screen is displayed during the execution of the effect, the effect may be hindered.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an effect from being hindered.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Effect execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of executing an effect corresponding to the derived display result;
Production adjustment operation means (for example, production switch 57, menu selection switch 58) capable of performing production adjustment operation related to production adjustment;
If the effect is executed when the display result is derived, operation enabling means for enabling the effect adjustment operation when the effect being executed is completed (for example, N in Sa2 and Sa3 in FIG. At the time of the processing of Sa5, a portion shown in FIG.
According to this configuration, since the timing at which the effect adjustment operation is validated can be set as the timing after the effect corresponding to the derived display result is completed, it is possible to prevent the effect from being hindered. it can.

The effect execution means can execute the first effect (for example, the effect using the reel LED 55) when the first display result is derived, and the first effect is obtained when the second display result is derived. A second effect (for example, an effect using the reel LED 55) having a different execution period can be executed,
The operation validation means validates the effect adjustment operation when the first effect being executed is completed when the first effect is executed, and is executed when the second effect is executed. When the second effect is completed, the effect adjustment operation is validated (for example, a part for performing Sa5 when Sa2 is N in FIG. 3 and a part for performing Sa5 when N is Sa3). .
According to this configuration, it is possible to validate the effect adjustment operation at an appropriate timing for each effect that is being executed.

The effect execution means can execute the effect when the first display result is derived, does not execute the effect when the second display result is derived,
The operation enabling means activates the effect adjustment operation when the effect is executed when the effect is executed, and derives the second display result when the second display result is derived. When it is done, the production adjustment operation is enabled.
According to this configuration, it is possible to validate the effect adjustment operation at an appropriate timing according to whether or not the effect is executed.

First suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part that performs the process of Sc4 in FIG. 4) capable of executing a first suggestion effect that suggests that the effect adjustment operation has been activated;
Second suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc6 in FIG. 4) capable of executing a second suggestion effect that suggests that the effect adjustment operation has been validated,
The first suggestion effect executing means can execute the first suggestion effect when the effect adjustment operation is validated,
The second suggestion effect execution means can execute the second suggestion effect at a timing later than the timing at which the execution of the first suggestion effect is started (for example, the part performing the processes Sc2, Sc5, and Sc6 in FIG. 4). .
According to this configuration, it is possible to easily understand that the effect adjustment operation has been validated by suggesting that the effect adjustment operation has been validated by the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

An effect mode change operation means (for example, an effect switch 57) that is an operation different from the effect adjustment operation and that can perform an effect mode change operation for changing the effect mode;
An operation instruction means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) for performing an operation instruction for the production mode change operation;
Operation invalidating means (for example, a portion for performing the processing of Sa5 when N in Sa4 in FIG. 3) that invalidates the effect adjustment operation when the operation instruction means performs an operation instruction of the effect mode change operation. Prepared.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the production mode changing operation from being inhibited.

An effect mode change operation means (for example, an effect switch 57) that is an operation different from the effect adjustment operation and that can perform an effect mode change operation for changing the effect mode;
An operation instruction means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) for performing an operation instruction for the production mode change operation;
Suggesting effect execution means (for example, the part performing the processing of Sc4 and Sc6 in FIG. 4) capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the effect adjustment operation has been validated,
The operation validation means validates the production adjustment operation when the operation instruction means gives an operation instruction for the production mode change operation,
The suggestion effect execution means does not execute the suggestion effect until the operation instruction means finishes the operation instruction of the effect mode change operation (for example, a portion to return to the caller process when Y is Sb2 in FIG. 7).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the production mode changing operation from being inhibited.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu operation validation process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process which a sub-control part performs within a timer interruption process (sub). It is a timing chart which shows the timing when menu operation is validated. Of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub) in a modification.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. 3 consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (3 symbols out of a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other in a predetermined order) Are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through windows 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum number of bets out of a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credits and the amount of medals used for setting the bet are returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the player performs are provided so as to be operable by the player. In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, the stop is the first stop, and the stop operation is the first stop reel. This is referred to as one stop operation (or first stop). Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation (or second stop). The reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (or third stop).

  The front door 1b is provided with a production switch 57 and a menu selection switch 58 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). When the effect switch 57 is operated between the end of the game and the bet amount setting, a menu screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. When the effect is executed after the game ends, the operation of the effect switch 57 is invalidated until the effect ends, and when the effect ends, the operation of the effect switch 57 is validated. The validation is a state where an operation can be accepted, and the invalidation is a state where an operation cannot be accepted. When the menu screen is displayed by operating the effect switch 57, the cursor on the screen can be moved by operating the menu selection switch 58. Then, by operating the menu selection switch 58 to move the cursor, it is possible to select a production mode from among a plurality of types. When the effect switch 57 is operated with the effect mode selected, the selected effect mode can be determined, and the display of the menu screen ends. Further, by operating the menu selection switch 58 in a state in which the menu screen is not displayed, it is possible to directly select the production mode without displaying the menu screen by the production switch 57. In the present embodiment, operations of the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are operations corresponding to effect adjustment operations related to effect adjustment. In the present embodiment, operations of the production switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are collectively referred to as menu operations.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and two are designated as the prescribed number of bets in the RB, and when a prescribed number of bets according to the gaming state is set, a prize is awarded. Line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. The combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is included, so that it is possible to make it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The game control board 40 is connected to the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and settlement switch 10.

  The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55, and these effect devices are controlled by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Also, the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 detects the operation of the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 and controls display of the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51. The effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are connected to the game control board 40, and the main control unit 41 detects the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 and performs sub-control based on the command from the main control unit 41. The unit 91 may perform display control of the menu screen.

[Advantages and performance]
In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when winning the first lottery by internal lottery and winning the second lottery by internal lottery. Lottery (hereinafter referred to as advantageous state lottery).

  And when the sub-control unit 91 wins the first lottery and the advantageous state lottery is executed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the first effect suggesting the result of the advantageous state lottery, When the lottery is won, the first effect is executed. In addition, when an advantageous state lottery is executed after winning the second lottery, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the second effect suggesting the result of the advantageous state lottery, and when the lottery is won The second effect is executed. The first effect and the second effect suggest whether or not the advantageous state lottery has been won as a result of the effect. In addition, when the first winning combination is won by winning the first lottery, the medal is paid out when the first winning combination wins, and the second display result is derived by winning the second lottery. As a result, the medal is also paid out when the second winning combination wins. Also, when the first winning combination is won and when the second winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out is different. Then, the sub control unit 91 executes the first effect by blinking the reel LED 55 provided on the inner side of the reel while the first winning combination is won and the medal is paid out. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the second effect by blinking the reel LED 55 provided on the inner side of the reel while the second winning combination is won and the medal is paid out. The sub-control unit 91 blinks the reel LED 55 when the first winning combination is won and the medal is paid out, and when the second winning combination is won and the medal is paid out. Different aspects. Thus, when the first winning combination is won and when the second winning combination is won, the medal payout time is different because the number of medals to be paid out is different. Since the first effect and the second effect are executed during the payout of medals, the execution time differs between the first effect and the second effect.

  Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an operation instruction effect instructing the operation of the effect switch 57 after the game is over and before the bet amount is set. In the operation instruction effect, an operation instruction image for instructing the operation of the effect switch 57 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. When the effect switch 57 is operated based on an instruction shown in the operation instruction image, the meter displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 rises, and when the meter becomes full, a privilege is given to the player. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a privilege. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the operation instruction effect by lottery for executing each game.

  In addition, when the menu operation is validated, the sub control unit 91 performs a suggestion effect that suggests that the menu operation is validated. The sub-control unit 91, as a suggestion effect, turns on an LED provided in the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 to light the first suggestion effect that suggests that the menu operation has been activated, A second suggestion effect is displayed in which an image suggesting that the operation has been validated is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 executes the first suggestion effect when the menu operation is validated, and executes the second suggestion effect when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of execution of the first suggestion effect. .

[Menu operation activation processing]
Next, a menu operation enabling process executed by the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state between the end of the game (after the setting change) and the time when the bet amount is set (Sa1). . That is, it is determined whether or not the state is between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the bet amount is set. When it is determined that the state is not in this state (N in Sa1), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a state from the end of the game until the bet number is set (Y in Sa1), the first result indicating the advantageous state lottery is derived when the first display result is derived. It is determined whether or not one effect is being executed (Sa2). When the first effect is being executed (Y in Sa2), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  When the first effect is not being executed (N in Sa2), it is determined whether or not the second effect that suggests the advantageous lottery result is being executed when the second display result is derived (Sa3). ). When the second effect is being executed (Y in Sa3), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  If the second effect is not being executed (N in Sa3), it is determined whether or not the operation instruction effect suggesting that the bonus has been won is being executed (Sa4). When the operation instruction effect is being executed (Y in Sa4), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  If the operation instruction effect is not being executed (N in Sa4), the menu operation is validated (Sa5), and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process.

  Thus, since the menu operation is validated when the first effect or the second effect ends, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from being hindered.

  Also, the medal payout time when the first winning combination wins is different from the medal payout time when the second winning combination wins, so that the medal is paid out when the first winning combination wins. The execution time is different from the first effect that is executed in the meantime and the second effect that is executed while the second winning combination is won and the medal is paid out. And when the first effect is executed, the menu operation is enabled when the first effect is completed, and when the second effect is executed, the menu operation is enabled when the second effect is ended. The menu operation can be validated at an appropriate timing for each effect being executed.

  Further, since the menu operation is invalidated during the operation instruction effect, the operation of the effect switch 57 can be prevented from being hindered.

  In the present embodiment, when the first display result is derived (that is, when the first winning combination wins), the first effect is executed, and when the second display result is derived (that is, the second display result). The second effect is executed when the winning combination is won), and the menu operation is validated when each effect ends. For example, when the first display result is derived, the first effect is displayed. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the second effect is not executed when the second display result is derived.

  Specifically, the second display result that does not execute the second effect is a display result that is derived when any lottery is not won by internal lottery (so-called lost), and It is preferable that the advantageous state lottery is not executed when any lottery combination is not won by the internal lottery.

  When the first effect is executed, the menu operation is validated when the first effect is finished, and when the second display result is derived, the menu operation is valid when the second display result is derived. It is possible to make it the structure which makes it.

  Thereby, the menu operation can be validated at an appropriate timing depending on whether or not the performance is performed.

[Suggested production execution process]
Next, the suggestive effect execution process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state between the end of the game (after the setting change) and the time when the bet number is set (Sc1). . That is, it is determined whether or not the state is between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the bet amount is set. When it is determined that the state is not in this state (N in Sc1), the sub-control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a state from the end of the game until the bet amount is set (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not the first suggestion effect is being executed (Sc2).

  When the first suggestion effect is not being executed (N in Sc2), it is determined whether the menu operation is enabled (Sc3). When the menu operation is not validated (N in Sc3), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  When the menu operation is validated (Y in Sc3), the first suggestion effect is executed (Sc4), and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process.

  On the other hand, when the first suggestion effect is being executed (Y in Sc2), whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the menu operation is validated (in other words, after the first suggestion effect is started). Is determined (Sc5).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (N in Sc5), the sub-control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process. If the predetermined time has elapsed (Y in Sc5), the second suggestion effect is executed (Sc6), and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process.

  As described above, the first suggestion effect can be executed when the menu operation is validated, and the second suggestion effect executes the second suggestion effect at a timing later than the first suggestion effect. And the second suggestion effect suggest that the menu operation has been activated, so that it can be easily understood that the menu operation has been activated.

[When to enable menu operations]
Next, the timing when the menu operation is validated will be described. The menu operation validation is a state in which the menu operation can be accepted. Further, the invalidation of the menu operation is a state in which the menu operation cannot be accepted.

  If a winning combination accompanied by a medal payout occurs when the display result is derived by depressing the stop switch for the third stop operation, the medal payout starts when the pressed stop switch is released.

  In this example, when the display result derived by performing the third stop operation is a display result accompanied by the execution of the effect, the effect (the first effect and the second effect in the above embodiment) is started simultaneously with the start of the medal payout. The execution of the production corresponding to the production) is started. Then, the production is ended simultaneously with the end of the medal payout. Also, the menu operation is validated when the production is finished. Then, the execution of the suggestion effect (the effect corresponding to the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in the above embodiment) that suggests that the menu operation is enabled simultaneously with the activation of the menu operation is started.

  As described above, since the menu operation is validated when the effect corresponding to the derived display result is finished, the menu screen is not displayed during the execution of the effect. Thereby, it can prevent that an effect is inhibited.

[Specific Examples of the Present Invention]
Next, a specific example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, it is assumed that the second display result derived when no lottery combination is won by the internal lottery (when lost in this example) is derived. At this time, neither the advantageous state lottery nor the medal payout is performed. Therefore, since no production is executed, the operation of the production switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 is validated when the second display result is derived. When these operations are validated, the LED provided inside is turned on, which suggests that the operations of the production switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are validated.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the first lottery is won by internal lottery (when the bell is won in this example), the first display result is derived and the first winning combination wins (this book In the example, when the symbol combination that the bell wins is derived and the bell wins). At this time, an advantageous state lottery is performed and medals are paid out. Then, an effect by blinking of the reel LED 52 is executed while the medals are paid out. When the effect ends (that is, when the medal payout ends), the operations of the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are validated. When these operations are validated, the LED provided inside is turned on, which suggests that the operations of the production switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 are validated.

  As described above, since the menu operation is validated when the effect corresponding to the derived display result is finished, the menu screen is not displayed during the execution of the effect. Thereby, it can prevent that an effect is inhibited.

[Modified example of suggestion effect execution processing]
Next, a modified example of the suggestion effect execution process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interruption process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state between the end of the game (after the setting change) and the time when the bet amount is set (Sb1). . That is, it is determined whether or not the state is between the time when the display result is derived and the time when the bet amount is set. When it is determined that the state is not in this state (N in Sb1), the sub-control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in a state from the end of the game until the number of bets is set (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not an operation instruction effect is being executed (Sb2).

  When the operation instruction effect is being executed (Y in Sb2), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  If the operation instruction effect is not being executed (N in Sb2), it is determined whether the first suggestion effect is being executed (Sb3).

  When the first suggestion effect is not being executed (N in Sb3), it is determined whether the menu operation is enabled (Sb4). When the menu operation is not validated (N in Sb4), the sub control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

  When the menu operation is validated (Y in Sb4), the first suggestion effect is executed (Sb5), and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process.

  On the other hand, if the first suggestion effect is being executed (Y in Sb3), whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the menu operation was validated (in other words, after the first suggestion effect was started). Is determined (Sb6).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (N in Sb6), the sub-control unit 91 returns the process to be executed to the caller process. If the predetermined time has elapsed (Y in Sb6), the second suggestion effect is executed (Sb7), and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process.

  In the present modification, the sub control unit 91 validates the menu operation during the execution of the operation instruction effect. However, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are not executed while the operation instruction effect is being executed. Thereby, it can prevent that an operation instruction | indication effect is inhibited.

[Application to pachinko machines]
In order to apply the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine, in a pachinko gaming machine that executes an effect suggesting that the symbol is stopped when the symbol that is variably displayed stops, the menu operation is performed when the performed effect is completed. It can be configured to be enabled. For example, when an effect on a stopped symbol is added as an effect, such as changing the color of the stopped symbol or causing the stopped symbol to emit light when the symbol that is variably displayed stops It is possible to enable menu operations.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, the menu operation is validated when the first effect or the second effect is finished (in this example, the part of performing Sa5 processing when Sa2 and Sa3 in FIG. 3 are N, shown in FIG. portion).
Therefore, since the timing at which the menu operation is validated can be set to the timing after the first effect and the second effect corresponding to the derived display result, the first effect and the second effect are inhibited. Can be prevented.

In the above embodiment, the execution time is different between the first effect and the second effect. When the first effect is executed, the menu operation is activated when the first effect ends, and the second effect is executed. Activates the menu operation when the second effect is finished (in this example, the part that performs the process of Sa5 when N is Sa2 in FIG. 3 and the part that performs the process of Sa5 when N is Sa3).
Thus, the menu operation can be validated at an appropriate timing for each effect that is being executed.

In the above embodiment, the first effect is executed when the first display result is derived, the effect is not performed when the second display result is derived, and the first effect is performed when the first effect is executed. When the second display result is derived, the menu operation is validated when the second display result is derived.
Therefore, the menu operation can be validated at an appropriate timing depending on whether or not the performance is performed.

In the above embodiment, the first suggestion effect can be executed when the menu operation is validated, the second suggestion effect executes the second suggestion effect at a timing later than the first suggestion effect, and the first suggestion It is suggested that the menu operation has been validated by the effect and the second suggestion effect (in this example, the part performing the processes Sc2, Sc5, and Sc6 in FIG. 4).
Therefore, since it is suggested that the menu operation is validated by the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, it can be easily understood that the menu operation is validated.

In the above-described embodiment, the menu operation is invalidated during the execution of the operation instruction effect (in this example, the process of Sa5 is performed when N is Sa4 in FIG. 3).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operation of the effect switch 57 from being hindered.

In the above modification, the menu operation is validated while the operation instruction effect is being executed, but the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are not executed while the operation instruction effect is being executed (in this example, Sb2 in FIG. 7). (The part to return to the caller process when Y).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operation instruction effect from being hindered.

[Other modifications of the above embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the effect adjustment is performed by enabling selection of the effect mode by the menu operation has been given. However, for example, the effect mode such as the sound volume of the effect sound, the brightness of the effect image, the background of the effect You may enable it to perform production adjustments other than.

  In the above embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are executed by blinking the reel LED 55 provided inside the reel. However, for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, and the front door 1b are used. The first effect and the second effect may be executed by means other than the reel LED 55, such as a provided lamp.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the effect adjustment is performed by the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 has been described. However, the effect adjustment may be performed by other methods such as a cross key, a button, a lever, and a dial.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first effect and the second effect having different lengths are executed as the effects has been described. However, the effects other than the length, such as effects having different aspects and effects having different backgrounds, are provided. The second effect may be the effect.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the first suggestion effect is executed by turning on the LEDs provided in the effect switch 57 and the menu selection switch 58 and the second suggestion effect is executed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 is given. However, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be executed by other methods such as the reel LED 55 such as the lamps provided on the speakers 53 and 54 and the front door 1b.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with drawing, this invention is not limited to this embodiment, Even if there is a change and addition in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention, it is contained in this invention. Needless to say.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that perform games,
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect corresponding to the derived display result;
Production adjustment operation means capable of performing production adjustment operation related to production adjustment;
An operation enabling means for enabling an effect adjustment operation when the effect being executed is completed when the effect is executed when the display result is derived. .