JP2019076233A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in game amusement.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a first operation button and a second operation button as operation means operable by a player. In a performance display device, a menu screen is displayed in response to an operation of the first operation button. A sub control CPU can perform control of adjusting a performance while the menu screen is displayed. In the performance display device, the menu screen is not displayed in response to the operation of the second operation button while the menu screen is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines are provided with an adjustment function for adjusting the effect according to the operation of the operation means. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine which displays a menu screen triggered by the operation of the effect button, and performs adjustment relating to the effect triggered by the operation of the effect button and the cross operation means while the menu screen is displayed ing.

JP, 2016-182364, A

  However, in the gaming machine provided with the adjustment function, depending on the operation method of the operation means at the time of adjusting the effect, there is a possibility that the player may feel bothersome and reduce the interest in the game. For this reason, in the gaming machine provided with the adjustment function, the player is bothered by devising the operation method of the operation means at the time of performing the adjustment for the effect and improving the operability of the operation means at the time of performing the adjustment for the effect. It is desired to suppress the feeling of being felt and to suppress the decrease in interest for the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a drop in interest for a game.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of adjusting an effect, comprising a first operation means, a second operation means, and a display means capable of displaying an adjustment image related to the adjustment of the effect. The display means is triggered by the operation of the first operation means, and while the adjustment image is displayed, the display means is triggered by the operation of the second operation means while the adjustment image is displayed The gist is that the adjusted image is not displayed.

With regard to the gaming machine, the state in which the adjustment image is displayed may be a state in which at least a part of the contents that can be adjusted as the adjustment of the effect can be adjusted.
Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, there are a plurality of contents which can be adjusted as the adjustment of the effect, and the display means displays the second image even when an adjustment image relating to the adjustment of any of the contents is displayed. The adjustment image may be hidden when the operation means is operated.

  The above game machine is provided with a game execution means for executing a fluctuation game, and in the fluctuation game, the hit display result is derived when it is determined to be hit in the hit determination, and the predetermined effect It is possible to specify that the degree of expectation with which the hit display result is derived is different in the variation game being executed between when the operation of the first operation means is instructed and when the operation of the second operation means is instructed. It may be.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest for the game.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows a 3rd operation button. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the operation performance. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the content which can adjust of presentation. Explanatory drawing which shows control in a limitation state and an adjustment state. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a standby screen and a menu screen. Explanatory drawing which shows the content which can be adjusted in a limitation state and an adjustment state, and the operation for controlling to each state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a firing handle HD operated by a player when firing a gaming ball. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp that outputs sound. The speaker Sp can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) performed by outputting an audio such as a music or a sound effect. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with the decoration lamp La which performs the light emission production performed using the light-emitting body which is not shown in figure. The decorative lamp La can execute a light emission effect by lighting, blinking and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa is defined on the front side of the game board YB in a front view. In the present embodiment, the game ball shot by the operation of the launch handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is disposed on the gaming board YB at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 11, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11 b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the big hit judgment (big hit lottery) described later.

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. In the special symbol in the present embodiment, there are at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and an off symbol as a wrong display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, the player can recognize the off when the off symbol is determined and stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol is determined and stopped in the special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. Although the details will be described later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can obtain many balls and other benefits.

  The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is indicated as “first special pending number”. The information display device 11 includes a second special hold display unit 11 d. The second special hold display unit 11 d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is indicated as “second special pending number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are “4”, respectively. The holding condition of the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (a so-called start condition).

  The information display device 11 is provided with a normal symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display section 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols in the present embodiment include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal offset symbol. In the case of the normal game, when the normal hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, the player can recognize the normal hit. In the case of the normal game, in the case where the normal losing symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, the player can usually recognize the lost.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that a normal hit is determined in the normal hit determination, the normal hit symbol in the normal game is determined and stopped, and the normal hit game is awarded after the end of the normal game. Although details will be described later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the special game.

  The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display unit 11 f. The normal hold display unit 11 f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is indicated as "the number of normally pending". For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is four.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 as effect execution means for executing effects. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device configured to include a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (pattern) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided below the effect display device 12 in the game board YB with a first start-up port 13 as a winning opening opened in the game area YBa. The first starting opening 13 is always open so as to allow the game ball to enter. In the following description, the game ball entering the winning opening may be indicated as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first start port 13 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which gaming balls having entered the first start port 13 pass. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 14 as a winning opening opened in the game area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first variable member 15 capable of operating in the permitted state (open state) and the restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permitted state is a state in which the game ball can be made to enter the second starting opening 14 or is made to enter easily. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball can not enter the second starting opening 14 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 15 is operated in the permitted state in the normal hit game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second start port 14 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which gaming balls having entered the second start port 14 pass. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 16 opened in the game area YBa at the lower left of the second starting opening 14 in the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second variable member 17 capable of operating in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big winning opening door. The allowance state is a state in which the game ball can enter the big winning opening 16, or is a state in which the ball is easy to enter. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second actuator A2 for operating the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 17 is operated in the permitted state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball having entered the large winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition of winning balls is established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 through which game balls can pass (enter) on the right side of the effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The gate 18 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT3 as operable operation means. In the present embodiment, the first operation button BT1 corresponds to a first operation means, the second operation button BT2 corresponds to a second operation means, and the third operation button BT3 corresponds to a third operation means. The first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, and the third operation button BT3 are provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the first operation button BT1 is provided substantially at the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward. The second operation button BT2 is provided on the right side of the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 when viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward. The third operation button BT3 is provided substantially at the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a front view, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the third operation button BT3 is provided in the vicinity of the first operation button BT1, while the second operation button BT2 is provided at a position separated from the first operation button BT1. ing. That is, in the present embodiment, the distance between the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3 is shorter than the distance between the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2. Further, in the present embodiment, the distance between the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3 is shorter than the distance between the third operation button BT3 and the second operation button BT2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the third operation button BT3 of the present embodiment includes an upper button BT3a, a lower button BT3b, a left button BT3c, and a right button BT3d. In the present embodiment, the upper button BT3a is a button provided on the rear side (back side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire third operation button BT3 is a cross shape Since it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the upper side when it is grasped as a button, it is referred to as an upper button BT3a for convenience of explanation. In the present embodiment, the lower button BT3b is a button provided on the front side (front side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire third operation button BT3 is a cross shape When viewed as a button, it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the lower side, so for convenience of description, it is indicated as the lower button BT3 b.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability that a jackpot is judged to be a jackpot. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is high compared to the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability of being judged to be a big hit in the big hit judgment is higher than that in the low probability state, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 14 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state of this embodiment, the probability that the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 14 increases, and the entering of the gaming ball in the second starting opening 14 becomes easy, so the gaming state advantageous to the player (Be ready to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is a so-called "power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-power support state".

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability that it is determined to be a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game is made longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the first variable member 15 in one ordinary hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 in ordinary hit game It is preferable to perform at least one control of the control of making the open time of L longer than in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the permitting state in the low base state.

  Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbol, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening condition (time saving condition)" about the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-fluctuation time reduction state (non-short time state)" for the special symbol.

  In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the gaming state in the low probability state and the high base state is referred to as "low probability high base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and high base state is referred to as "high probability high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plural types of jackpot symbols.

  In the case of a big hit, after a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game of a type according to the big hit symbol is awarded. In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed. The round game is played with the predetermined upper limit number as the upper limit. One round game is ended by establishing a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. And, in the big hit game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect of notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

  In addition, the big hit symbol of this embodiment is given a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and a specific big hit symbol that gives a high probability state and a high base state from the end of the big hit game to the next big hit lottery winning. On the other hand, there is a non-specified jackpot symbol that provides a high base state with a predetermined upper limit number of special games as the upper limit.

Next, an example of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
Among the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment, there are effect symbol variation games as a variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of lines in the effect display device 12 and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a game execution means for executing a fluctuation game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third row symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination (big hit display result) by the produced symbol is also derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit design combination by the production design is the design combination where the production design of all lines becomes identical. Further, in the special game, when the misplaced symbol (disappeared display result) is derived, in the effect game, a symbol combination (disappeared displayed result) of disapproval due to the rendered symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination of the detachment by the production design is a design combination in which the production design of at least a part of the rows is different from that of the other rows.

  Further, in the effect game of this embodiment, the reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in a state (a so-called reach state) in which the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed on a specific line among all the pattern lines in the effect game. The reach effects of the present embodiment include normal reach effects and super reach effects performed by developing the contents of normal reach effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute an operation effect performed using the first operation button BT1 or the second operation button BT2. The operation effect is performed in such a manner that an operation instruction image for prompting the operation of the operation means is displayed on the effect display device 12 while the effect game is being executed. Then, in the operation effect, a big hit in the effect game being executed, triggered by the operation of the operation means prompted by the operation instruction image being performed within a predetermined operation effective period after the operation instruction image is displayed. A notification image is displayed on the effect display device 12 to notify the degree of expectation from which the display result is derived. In the following description, the expectation with which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as "big hit expectation". As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect game, when the big hit display result is derived in the special game, the big hit display result is derived. For this reason, the jackpot expectation degree in the effect game can be grasped also as the expectation with which the jackpot display result is derived in the special game.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, in the operation effect, the first operation instruction image SG1 for urging the operation of the first operation button BT1 or the second operation for urging the operation of the second operation button BT2 An instruction image SG2 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The first operation instruction image SG1 is, for example, an image simulating the shape of the first operation button BT1. The second operation instruction image SG2 is, for example, an image simulating the shape of the second operation button BT2. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 may be instructed in the operation effect during the execution of the effect game.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D, in the operation effect, when the first operation instruction image SG1 is displayed, the fact that the first operation button BT1 has been operated within the operation valid period is As a trigger, the first notification image HG1 or the second notification image HG2 is displayed on the effect display device 12, whereby the big hit expectation in the effect game being executed is notified. In the present embodiment, the first notification image HG1 is an image imitating a character string of "chance!", And the second notification image HG2 is an image imitating a character string of "superheat!". On the other hand, in the operation effect, when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed, the second notification image HG2 is displayed on the effect display device 12 triggered by the operation of the second operation button BT2 within the operation valid period. As a result, the jackpot anticipation degree in the effect game being executed is notified. In the operation effect of the present embodiment, when the operation is not performed within the operation valid period, the notification image is not displayed, and the operation instruction image is not displayed.

  In the operation effect of the present embodiment, it is reported that the big hit expectation is higher when the second notification image HG2 is displayed than when the first notification image HG1 is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed, the second notification image HG2 is displayed in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2 within the operation valid period. The first notification image HG1 is not displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second notification image HG2 is more easily displayed when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed in the operation effect than when the first operation instruction image SG1 is displayed. . That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation effect, when the operation of the first operation button BT1 is instructed and when the operation of the second operation button BT2 is instructed, the big hit expectation in the effect game being executed is Different things can be identified. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the first operation button BT1 is instructed and the operation of the second operation button BT2 is instructed in the operation effect, the operation of the second operation button BT2 is instructed. In this case, it can be specified that the jackpot expectation in the effect game being executed is higher. In the present embodiment, the operation effect corresponds to a predetermined effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute character effects performed by displaying a character image. The character effect is performed in a mode of causing the effect display device 12 to display a character image imitating any one of a plurality of characters during the execution of the effect game. In the character effect of the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is informed by the type of the character image to be displayed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes by executing a main control program.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, determination values used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30 b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time of the game until the special game is ended after the special game is started. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the effect content of the effect game. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment is information capable of specifying whether or not the reach effect is performed and the type of the reach effect to be performed.

  The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern determined when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, and an out-of-date variation pattern determined when a big hit is not determined in the big hit determination. In the big hit fluctuation pattern, as the contents of the effect game, the contents of the effect of causing the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived through reach effect are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for causing the symbol combination of the off-position to be finally derived is determined without passing through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 30a, information display device 11 (first special symbol display unit 11a, second special symbol display unit 11b, first special hold display unit 11c, second special hold display unit 11d, normal symbol display unit 11e, normal hold The display unit 11f) is connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a and the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31.

  The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a executes various processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 31 b stores a sub control program, determination values used for lottery, and the like. The sub control ROM 31 b stores display effect data on display effects, light emission effect data on light emission effects, and sound effect data on sound effects.

  Further, the sub control RAM 31 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 31 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub control board 31 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The sub control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub control CPU 31a and the decoration lamp La are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La. The sub control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. The sub control CPU 31a, the first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, and the third operation button BT3 are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that can specify that each operation button has been operated.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processing such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processing such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, special symbol input processing will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 13 by inputting a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) Do. If the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special holding number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of the first special reserve is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first starting opening 13 to establish the reserve condition of the first special game.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 30, and causes the main control RAM 30c to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information such that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, it is possible to suspend the execution until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method.

  When the game ball does not enter the first starting opening 13, the first special holding number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30 a determines whether the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 14. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 14, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 14, whether the main control CPU 30a is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c Determine If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated second special holding number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting port 14 to hold the second special game hold condition.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 30, and causes the main control RAM 30c to store random number information based on the acquired random number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the second special game random number information and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is established. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while the execution condition is met in the big hit game or in the special game. It determines that it does not do. If the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special suspension number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. If the second special hold number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special holding number is zero, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special holding number, and determines whether the acquired first special holding number is larger than zero. If the first special hold number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

  On the other hand, when the first special holding number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to output information (hereinafter referred to as a standby state command) which can specify that the standby state is to the secondary control board 31. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which no jackpot game is in progress and no special game is in progress, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is reserved. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the standby state command is output when the output completion information is not stored in the main control RAM 30c, while the standby state command when the output completion information is not stored. Is determined not to be output. In the present embodiment, the output completion information is information that can specify that the standby state command has been output. The output completion information is stored in the main control RAM 30c triggered by the generation of the standby state command, and erased (cleared) from the main control RAM 30c triggered by the end of the standby state.

  When outputting the standby state command, the main control CPU 30a generates a standby state command and sets it in the output buffer, and stores the output information in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process. On the other hand, when the standby state command is not output, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process without generating the standby state command.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to update the second special reserve number by 1 and to display the second special reserve number after subtraction. At this time, when the output control information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a erases the output control information.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to make a big hit determination as to whether or not a big hit. The big hit judgment corresponds to a big hit lottery whether or not a big hit. For example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination with a different big hit determination value according to the current probability state.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns by performing a change pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs out-of-out variation processing. The main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol in the out-of-variation process. This determined out-of-design symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs a variation pattern determination lottery to determine a variation variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation variation patterns.

  In addition, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control relating to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot fluctuation process or the deviation fluctuation process based on the result of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the deletion of the output information, the big hit determination, and the big hit determination. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 30a executes the special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) for specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 30a designates a variation pattern and sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a variation pattern designation command) instructing the start of a rendering game in an output buffer. Moreover, main control CPU30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. And main control CPU30a will control information display device 11 so that the special symbol decided in special symbol start processing may be derived, when the fluctuation time defined by the fluctuation pattern passes. In addition, the main control CPU 30a, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, to the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop command) for deriving a combination of effect symbols set.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of big hit game based on the big hit symbol (ie, the type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the special game of the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts control to grant the specified big hit game, and outputs predetermined control information.

  When the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, and generates a command (hereinafter referred to as opening command) instructing execution of the opening effect and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 16 is opened in the round game. Further, after starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a ends the round game by closing the special winning opening 16 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the round game of the upper limit number determined for the big hit game is ended. Further, every time the round game starts, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) instructing execution of a round effect, and sets it in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game is over, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) instructing execution of ending effect and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

Next, processing relating to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to the low probability low base state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, it becomes a low probability low base state. The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state according to the type of the big hit when the big hit game is ended. For example, when ending the big hit game based on the specific big hit, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high probability high base state. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to the high probability high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, when ending the big hit game based on the non-specified big hit, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the low probability high base state. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the high base state in which the upper limit number of times is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state to the low base state when the upper limit number of special games are ended without being determined as the big hit in the big hit determination after controlling to the high base state where the upper limit number is determined.

  When controlling to the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value capable of specifying controlling to the low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, while controlling to the high probability state A value capable of specifying control to the high probability state is set in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value capable of specifying controlling to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, while controlling to the high base state If so, it is set to the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Further, when the high base state having the upper limit number defined is given, the main control CPU 30a stores the number corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of the special game giving the high base state. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 30c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the base state flag in accordance with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes 0.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs the processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing relating to normal symbols and processing relating to errors. In the processing related to the normal symbol, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 will be described based on the sub control program. When the sub control CPU 31a receives a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special control symbol designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the jackpot by the effect symbol. Thereby, in the effect game of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit in the big hit determination, a big hit display result is derived. Further, when the out-of-hand symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of out-of-reach symbol combinations when an out-of-out fluctuation pattern capable of specifying execution of reach effect is designated. In the present embodiment, the reach symbol combination is the same for the specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), but the effect symbols for the other rows (for example, the third row) are different. It is a combination of production design. In addition, when the outlier fluctuation pattern capable of specifying that the reach effect is not to be performed is designated, the sub control CPU 31a normally determines a symbol combination for outliers. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination for the removal for the normal release is a combination of the production symbols different in the production design of all the rows.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines an effect to be performed during the execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the inputted fluctuation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game is made different according to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to execute the determined effect.

  Thereafter, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command, the sub control CPU 31a terminates the effect game and controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to derive a combination of effect symbols. The sub-control CPU 31a counts the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern designated by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, and terminates the effect game when the fluctuation time has elapsed. May be That is, the termination of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the full symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Next, the process regarding the big hit game will be described.
When the sub control CPU 31a receives the opening command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to perform the opening effect. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to perform a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to perform the ending effect.

Next, processing relating to the gaming state will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the high probability command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating that the sub-probability state flag in the sub control RAM 31 c is in the high probability state. Further, when the low probability command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the low probability state in the sub probability state flag of the sub control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the sub control CPU 31a receives a high base command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating that it is in the high base state in the sub base status flag of the sub control RAM 31c. In addition, when the low base command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating that the low base state is in the sub base state flag of the sub control RAM 31c. Thus, the sub control CPU 31a can specify the current gaming state.

  Next, control for executing the operation effect will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment receives a fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute an operation effect, and the content of the operation effect.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the operation effect by a predetermined lottery or the like. Here, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first frequency flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and determines the execution of the operation effect at a determination ratio according to the acquired value of the first frequency flag. Although the details will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by changing the value of the first frequency flag, it is possible to adjust the determination ratio for determining the execution of the operation effect. That is, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment can execute the operation effect at the execution frequency (appearing frequency) according to the value of the first frequency flag. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the operation effect at a different determination ratio according to the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, or at the same determination ratio regardless of the type of the variation pattern. The execution of the operation effect may be determined. At this time, if the values of the first frequency flag are different, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the operation effect at different determination rates even if the fluctuation patterns designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command are the same. That is, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the operation effect according to the value of the first frequency flag and the type of fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  When the sub control CPU 31a determines to execute the operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines the content of the operation effect by a predetermined lottery or the like. For example, the sub control CPU 31a determines a notification image to be displayed in the operation effect as the content of the operation effect. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a determines a notification image to be displayed in the notification effect at a different determination ratio according to the type of the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second notification image HG2 is displayed, the notification image is determined such that the jackpot expectation rate is higher than that when the first notification image HG1 is displayed. In order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined notification image is displayed, the determination ratio of the predetermined notification image when the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot is specified and the fluctuation pattern of the deviation are specified It is preferable to increase the ratio of the determination ratio of the predetermined notification image when the variation pattern of the big hit is designated in the addition of the predetermined notification image determination ratio.

  Further, when determining the notification image to be displayed in the operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines an operation instruction image to be displayed in the operation effect based on the determined notification image. At this time, when the first notification image HG1 is determined as the notification image to be displayed in the operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines the first operation instruction image SG1 as an operation instruction image to be displayed in the operation effect. On the other hand, when the secondary control CPU 31a determines the second notification image HG2 as the notification image to be displayed in the operation effect, the first control instruction image SG1 or the second operation instruction image SG2 as the operation instruction image to be displayed in the operation effect. decide. That is, in the operation effect of the present embodiment, when the first operation instruction image SG1 is displayed, either the first notification image HG1 or the second notification image HG2 is displayed, while the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed. When displayed, the second notification image HG2 is displayed.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the determined operation instruction image at a predetermined timing during the execution of the special game when the execution of the operation effect is determined, and Start measurement. In addition, when the operation means corresponding to the determined operation instruction image is operated within the operation effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the determined notification image. On the other hand, when the operation effective period ends without the operation means corresponding to the determined operation instruction image being operated, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the operation effect without displaying the notification image. .

  Next, control for causing the character effect to be performed will be described in detail. When the sub-control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment receives a change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a character effect and the content of the character effect.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a character effect by a predetermined lottery or the like. Here, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the second frequency flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and determines the execution of the character effect at a determination ratio according to the acquired value of the second frequency flag. Although described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the determination ratio for determining the execution of the character effect by changing the value of the second frequency flag. That is, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment can execute the character effect at the execution frequency (appearance frequency) according to the value of the second frequency flag. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the character effect at a different determination rate according to the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, or at the same determination rate regardless of the type of the variation pattern. The execution of the character presentation may be determined. At this time, if the value of the second frequency flag is different, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the character effect at a different determination ratio even if the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the same. That is, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the execution of the character effect in accordance with the value of the second frequency flag and the type of fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  If the sub control CPU 31a determines to execute the character effect, the content of the character effect is determined by a predetermined lottery or the like. For example, the sub control CPU 31a determines a character image to be displayed in the character effect as the content of the character effect. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a determines a character image to be displayed in the character effect at a different determination ratio according to the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Then, when the sub control CPU 31a determines the execution of the character effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the character effect by displaying the determined character image at a predetermined timing during the execution of the special game. .

  Next, the control for executing the sound effect will be described in detail. The sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment executes the sound effect based on the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c and the value of the sound quality flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c when executing the sound effect Control the speaker Sp so that In the present embodiment, the volume flag stores a value that can identify the stage of the volume. Then, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can execute audio presentation at a predetermined volume by controlling the speaker Sp so as to execute the audio presentation based on the value of the volume flag. Further, in the present embodiment, the sound quality flag stores a value that can specify the sound quality when executing the sound effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can execute audio presentation with a predetermined audio quality by controlling the speaker Sp so as to execute the audio presentation based on the value of the sound quality flag. Although described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume in the sound effect can be adjusted by changing the value of the volume flag. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sound quality in the sound effect can be adjusted (changed) by changing the value of the sound quality flag.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output a predetermined music as background music (so-called BGM) while the effect game is being executed or in a standby state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the music to be output as background music based on the value of the music flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and controls the speaker Sp to output the specified music. Although described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the music to be output as background music can be adjusted (changed) by changing the value of the music flag.

  Next, control for causing the light emission effect to be performed will be described in detail. The sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment controls the decoration lamp La to execute the light emission effect based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c when the light emission effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the light amount flag stores a value that can specify the stage of the light amount. Then, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can execute the light emission effect with a predetermined light amount by controlling the decoration lamp La so as to execute the light emission effect based on the value of the light amount flag. Although the details will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light amount in the light-emitting effect can be adjusted by changing the value of the light amount flag.

Hereinafter, the adjustment function in the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is capable of adjusting effects. The adjustment of the effect is, for example, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the effect, the adjustment of the intensity of the effect, the adjustment of the content of the effect, or the like. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation effect, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the character effect, the adjustment (change) of the sound quality in the sound effect, the adjustment of the volume in the sound effect, the light effect It is possible to adjust the amount of light and adjust (change) the music output as background music. That is, there are a plurality of contents that can be adjusted by the adjustment function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the sound volume can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined stages (for example, eight stages). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can adjust the sound volume by storing a value indicating a predetermined level in the sound volume flag described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the light amount can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined steps (for example, five steps). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can adjust the light amount by storing a value indicating a predetermined step in the light amount flag described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of the operation effect can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined stages (for example, three stages). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the execution frequency of the operation effect by storing the value indicating the predetermined stage in the first frequency flag described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency of the character effect can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined stages (for example, three stages). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the execution frequency of the character effect by storing the value indicating the predetermined stage in the second frequency flag described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the sound quality can be adjusted (changed) among a plurality of predetermined (for example, three) sound qualities. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the sound quality by storing a value indicating a predetermined sound quality in the above-described sound quality flag. Further, in the present embodiment, the background music can be adjusted (changed) among a plurality of predetermined (for example, three) music pieces. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the background music by storing a value indicating a predetermined music in the music flag described above.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a according to this embodiment can adjust the effect by storing predetermined values in the volume flag, the light amount flag, the first frequency flag, the second frequency flag, the sound quality flag, and the music flag. It is. In the following description, the volume flag, the light amount flag, the first frequency flag, the second frequency flag, the sound quality flag, and the music flag may be collectively shown as an adjustment flag. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a stores a predetermined value in the adjustment flag in the sub control RAM 31c, thereby realizing adjustment control means for performing control relating to adjustment of effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can control the limited state in which the adjustment of the effect is restricted and the adjustment state in which the adjustment of the effect is possible during the standby state. The restricted state of the present embodiment includes a first restricted state in which the adjustment of the effect is impossible, and a second restricted state in which the adjustment of a part of the effect is possible. Further, in the adjustment state of the present embodiment, there are a first adjustment state in which the contents to be adjusted can be selected from among a plurality of options, a second adjustment state in which adjustment of a predetermined effect is possible, and a second adjustment state There is a third adjustment state in which adjustments of different effects can be made.

  Specifically, in the first limit state, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment adjusts the volume, adjusts the light amount, adjusts the execution frequency of the operation effect, adjusts the execution frequency of the character effect, adjusts the sound quality, and the effect Any adjustment of background music while the game is running is not possible. Further, in the second limit state, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment is capable of adjusting the volume and adjusting the light quantity, while adjusting the execution frequency of the operation effect, adjusting the execution frequency of the character effect, and the sound quality And background music can not be adjusted.

  As described above, the restriction state of the present embodiment is a state in which the adjustment of the volume and the adjustment of the light amount are possible as a whole, and the adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation performance, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the character performance, and the sound quality , And can be understood as a state where adjustment of background music is impossible.

  Further, in the first adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment adjusts the volume, the light amount, the execution frequency of the operation effect, the character execution frequency, the sound quality, and the background music. While none of the adjustments are possible, it is possible to select which adjustment is enabled. Specifically, in the first adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment enables adjustment of the volume and adjustment of the light amount, adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation effect, adjustment of the execution frequency of the character effect, and Either sound quality adjustment or sound volume adjustment and background music adjustment can be selected. In addition, in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can adjust the execution frequency of the operation effect, adjust the execution frequency of the character effect, and adjust the sound quality, but adjust the volume and the light amount. And background music can not be adjusted. Further, in the third adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment can adjust the volume and the background music, while adjusting the light amount, adjusting the execution frequency of the operation effect, and executing the character effect It is impossible to adjust the frequency and the sound quality.

  As described above, the adjustment state of the present embodiment is a state in which the adjustment of the volume, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation effect, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the character effect, the adjustment of the sound quality, and the adjustment of the background music are possible as a whole. Therefore, it can be understood that the adjustment of the light quantity is impossible.

  In this embodiment, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation effect, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the character effect, the adjustment of the sound quality, and the adjustment of the background music can be performed in the adjustment state, but not in the restricted state. It is. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation effect, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the character effect, the adjustment of the sound quality, and the adjustment of the background music correspond to the adjustment of predetermined content. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the restricted state corresponds to a state in which adjustment of predetermined content, which is at least a part of a plurality of contents that can be adjusted by the sub control CPU 31a, is not possible. Further, in the present embodiment, the adjustment state corresponds to a state in which adjustment of predetermined content which is at least a part of a plurality of contents adjustable by the sub control CPU 31a is possible.

Next, control executed by the sub control CPU 31a in the limited state and the adjusted state will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 according to the current state in the limited state and the adjusted state. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the standby screen in the limited state. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the menu screen in the adjustment state. More specifically, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the first standby screen in the first restricted state, and displays the second standby screen in the second restricted state. Control 12 In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the first menu screen in the first adjustment state, and displays the effect display device 12 to display the second menu screen in the second adjustment state. In the third adjustment state, the effect display device 12 is controlled to display the third menu screen. The display content of the effect display device 12 will be described in detail later.

  The sub control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment controls the first limited state when the standby state command indicating that the state is shifted to the standby state is input. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment initially controls the first limit state in response to the transition to the standby state. In the first limited state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the first adjustment state when the first operation button BT1 is operated. In the first limit state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second limit state when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated. Similarly, in the first restriction state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second restriction state when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a is controlled to the first limited state triggered by the input of the standby state command, the sub control CPU 31a measures the first time by starting the update of the first time timer in the sub control RAM 31c. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the second limited state when the first time has elapsed since the standby state command was input while being controlled to the first limited state.

  In the second limit state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the first adjustment state when the first operation button BT1 is operated. In the first limit state, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the volume by updating the value of the volume flag when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated. Specifically, when the upper button BT3a is operated, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the volume flag, and stores the value indicating the stage one step higher than the identifiable stage from the acquired value in the volume flag. . As a result, the sub control CPU 31a can adjust so as to raise the volume level by one level. At this time, if the step that can be identified from the value of the volume flag is the maximum step that can be adjusted as the volume step (in the present embodiment, the eighth step), the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag do not do. In addition, when the lower button BT3b is operated, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the volume flag, and stores a value indicating a stage one step lower than the identifiable stage from the acquired value in the volume flag. Thereby, the sub control CPU 31a can adjust so as to lower the volume level by one level. At this time, if the step that can be identified from the value of the volume flag is the smallest step that can be adjusted as the volume step (the first step in the present embodiment), the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag. do not do.

  In the second limit state, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the light amount by updating the value of the light amount flag when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated. Specifically, when the left button BT3c is operated, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the light amount flag, and stores the value indicating the stage one step higher than the identifiable stage from the acquired value in the light amount flag . Thus, the sub control CPU 31a can adjust the level of the light amount to increase by one. At this time, if the step that can be identified from the value of the light amount flag is the maximum step that can be adjusted as the step of light amount (the fifth step in this embodiment), the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the light amount flag do not do. In addition, when the right button BT3d is operated, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the light amount flag, and stores the value indicating the stage one step lower than the identifiable stage from the acquired value in the light amount flag. Thereby, the sub control CPU 31a can adjust the level of the light amount to be lowered by one level. At this time, if the step that can be identified from the value of the light amount flag is the smallest step that can be adjusted as the step of light amount (the first step in the present embodiment), the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the light amount flag do not do.

  In the first adjustment state, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a controls to a state according to the value of the first under-selection flag. As described above, in the first adjustment state of the present embodiment, the contents to be adjusted in the adjustment state can be selected from among a plurality of options. Then, the first under-selection flag of the present embodiment is a flag that can specify the option under selection in the first adjustment state. Then, in the first adjustment state, when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value which can specify any one of a plurality of options as the first It is stored in the flag during selection. In other words, in the first adjustment state of the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of options is selected by the operation of the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b, and the value capable of specifying the selected option is the first selection It is stored in the middle flag.

  A state to be controlled when the first operation button BT1 is operated is defined for each of the selectable options in the first adjustment state of the present embodiment. For example, the options selectable in the first adjustment state of the present embodiment include “volume light amount adjustment” which is determined to be controlled to the second limit state in which the adjustment of the sound volume and the adjustment of the light amount are possible. In addition, for the selectable options in the first adjustment state of the present embodiment, the second adjustment state in which the adjustment of the execution frequency of the operation effect, the adjustment of the execution frequency of the character effect, and the adjustment of the sound quality is possible. There is a "production custom" for which Furthermore, the options selectable in the first adjustment state of the present embodiment include “music change” determined to be controlled to the third adjustment state in which the adjustment of the volume and the adjustment of the background music are possible. Then, in the first adjustment state, when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated, the sub control CPU 31a selects “volume light amount adjustment”, “effect custom”, and “music change”. A value under which any option can be specified from the options is stored in the first selection flag. Thus, in the first adjustment state, any of the options can be selected from the plurality of options by the operation of the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b, and the option being selected by the operation of the first operation button BT1 It can control to the state according to.

  In addition, in the first adjustment state, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the second restriction state. In addition, when the secondary control CPU 31a controls to the first adjustment state, the secondary control CPU 31a measures the second time by starting the update of the second time timer in the secondary control RAM 31c. In addition, in the first adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a erases (clears) the second time timer in the sub control RAM 31c each time the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b are operated, and updates the second time timer again. To start. That is, in the first adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a re-measures the second time from the beginning each time the option being selected is changed. Then, in the first adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second restriction state when the second time has elapsed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a performs control in the second restriction state when the second time has elapsed without operating the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b while being controlled to the first adjustment state.

  In the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a can specify any one of adjustable contents in the second adjustment state when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated. The value is stored in the second selected flag. In other words, in the second adjustment state of the present embodiment, any content is selected from the adjustable contents in the second adjustment state by the operation of the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b, and the selected content is specified. Possible values are stored in the second selected flag. That is, the second under-selection flag in the present embodiment is a flag that can specify which of the adjustable contents in the second adjustment state is to be adjusted.

  As described above, the contents that can be adjusted in the second adjustment state of the present embodiment include the execution frequency of operation effects, the execution frequency of character effects, and sound quality. Then, in the second adjustment state, when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated, the sub control CPU 31a selects among the execution frequency of the operation effect, the execution frequency of the character effect, and the sound quality. A value under which any content can be specified is stored in the second under-selection flag.

  Then, in the second adjustment state, when the left button BT3c is operated, and when the right button BT3d is operated, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily adjusts the stage of content that can be identified from the value of the second under-selection flag I do. Here, the temporary adjustment is a state in which the stage of the adjustable content in the second adjustment state is temporarily stored in the temporary adjustment flag in the sub control RAM 31c, and the value of each adjustment flag is updated. It is not in the state.

  For example, when the second selection flag stores a value capable of specifying the execution frequency of the operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a indicates that the left button BT3c has been operated and the right button BT3d has been operated. As a trigger, the value of the provisional first frequency flag as the provisional adjustment flag is updated. Specifically, when the left button BT3c is operated, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the provisional first frequency flag, and temporarily indicates a value one stage higher than the identifiable stage from the acquired value. Store in 1 frequency flag. At this time, if the step that can be identified from the value of the provisional first frequency flag is the maximum step that can be adjusted as the step of the execution frequency of the operation effect (the third step in this embodiment), the sub control CPU 31a , The value of the provisional first frequency flag is not updated. In addition, when the right button BT3d is operated, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the value of the temporary first frequency flag, and indicates a value one stage lower than the stage that can be identified from the acquired value Remember to flag. At this time, if the step that can be identified from the value of the provisional first frequency flag is the minimum step that can be adjusted as the step of the execution frequency of the operation effect (the first step in this embodiment), the sub control CPU 31a , The value of the provisional first frequency flag is not updated.

  When the second selection flag stores a value capable of specifying the execution frequency of the character effect, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the temporary second frequency flag as the temporary adjustment flag. In addition, in the case where a value capable of specifying the execution frequency of the character effect is stored in the second selection flag, a value capable of specifying the execution frequency of the operation effect is stored in the second selection flag described above The control in the case where the operation is performed is the same as the control in which the operation effect is replaced by the character effect and the temporary first frequency flag is replaced by the temporary second frequency flag, so the description is omitted.

  Then, when a value capable of specifying the sound quality is stored in the second selected flag, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the temporary sound quality flag as the temporary adjustment flag. In the present embodiment, the temporary sound quality flag has a value capable of specifying the sound quality of “bass priority”, a value capable of specifying the sound quality of “normal”, and a value capable of specifying the sound quality of “higher sound”. One of the values is stored. Specifically, when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated, the sub control CPU 31a updates the values of the temporary sound quality flag according to a predetermined order. For example, every time the left button BT3c is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts (changes) the sound quality that can be specified in the order of "normal" → "bass emphasis" → "treble emphasis" → "normal" → ... Update the value of the temporary sound quality flag as follows. For example, every time the right button BT3d is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts (changes) the sound quality that can be specified in the order of "normal" → "high-pitched emphasis" → "low-pitched emphasis" → "normal" → ... Update the value of the temporary sound quality flag to

  Then, in the second adjustment state, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the corresponding adjustment flag based on the value stored in the temporary adjustment flag so that the effect is achieved. Make adjustments. That is, in the second adjustment state, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a determines to perform adjustment with the temporarily adjusted content. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second limit state. On the other hand, in the second adjustment state, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a performs the second adjustment without updating the value of the corresponding adjustment flag based on the value stored in the temporary adjustment flag. Control in restricted state. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a erases the value of the temporary adjustment flag, and updates the value of the temporary adjustment flag based on the value of the adjustment flag. That is, in the second adjustment state, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a deletes the temporarily adjusted content and controls the second restriction state.

  In addition, when the secondary control CPU 31a controls to the second adjustment state, the secondary control CPU 31a measures the second time by starting the update of the second time timer in the secondary control RAM 31c. Also, in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a erases (clears) the second time timer in the sub control RAM 31c each time the third operation button BT3 is operated, and starts updating the second time timer again. Do. That is, in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a re-measures the second time from the beginning every time the content being selected is changed and every time the content being selected is adjusted. Then, in the second adjustment state, when the second time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 31a enters the second restriction state without updating the value of the corresponding adjustment flag based on the value stored in the temporary adjustment flag. Control. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a erases the value of the temporary adjustment flag, and updates the value of the temporary adjustment flag based on the value of the adjustment flag. That is, when the second time elapses without the third operation button BT3 being operated while being controlled to the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a erases the temporarily adjusted content, and controls the second restriction state. Do.

  In the third adjustment state, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a stores the value of the music selection flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c in the music flag and also uses the value of the music flag. The speaker Sp is controlled to start output (reproduction) of the corresponding music. The music selection flag in the present embodiment is a flag that can specify the music being selected in the third adjustment state. In the third adjustment state, when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated, the sub control CPU 31a has a flag that can select any one of a plurality of songs as a music selection flag Remember. In other words, in the third adjustment state of the present embodiment, one of the plurality of songs is selected by the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d, and the value capable of specifying the selected song is the music being selected. It is stored in the flag. Thereby, in the third adjustment state, the music to be output as background music can be selected by operating the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d, and the selected music can be output from the speaker Sp by operating the first operation button BT1. .

  In addition, in the third adjustment state, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the second restriction state. Furthermore, in the third adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated. To adjust the volume. The control for adjusting the volume is the same as the control when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated in the second restricted state, and therefore the description will be omitted.

  In addition, when the secondary control CPU 31a controls to the third adjustment state, the secondary control CPU 31a measures the second time by starting the update of the second time timer in the secondary control RAM 31c. In the third adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a erases the second time timer in the sub control RAM 31c each time the first operation button BT1 is operated and each time the third operation button BT3 is operated. Clear) and start updating the second time timer again. That is, in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a performs the second time from the beginning every time the volume is adjusted, every time the selected song is changed, and each time the output of the selected song is started. Measure again. Then, in the third adjustment state, when the second time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second restriction state. That is, the sub control CPU 31a performs control in the second restriction state when the second time elapses without the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3 being operated while being controlled to the third adjustment state.

Next, the display contents of the effect display device 12 in the restricted state and the adjusted state will be described in detail along with the control of the sub control CPU 31a using FIG.
As shown to Fig.7 (a), the 1st waiting | standby screen of this embodiment is a screen by which the combination of the production | presentation symbol by which the fixed stop display was carried out in the effect game performed at the end was temporarily stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the second standby screen of the present embodiment, as in the first standby screen, the combination of the effect symbols displayed in the fixed stop display in the effect game executed last is temporarily displayed as a stop It is a screen that is being Further, the second standby screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which a sound volume meter 40 indicating the current sound volume is displayed. Further, the second standby screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which the light amount meter 41 indicating the current light amount is displayed. Furthermore, the second standby screen in the present embodiment is a screen on which a first operation image 42 indicating that various operations are possible in the second restricted state is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter 40 is an image in which the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so that the level of the volume can be identified, and color-coded so that the level of the current volume can be identified. . Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the volume meter 40 based on the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. For example, when the value of the volume flag is a value that can specify the third step, the sub control CPU 31a causes the volume meter 40 to be displayed in a state in which three elements (tick mark "3") are colored. Control. Thus, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the volume meter 40 makes it possible to identify that the current volume level is the “third level”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the light amount meter 41 is an image in which the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so as to be able to specify the step of light amount, and color-coded to be able to specify the current step of light amount. It is. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the light amount meter 41 based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. For example, when the value of the light amount flag is a value that can specify the second step, the sub control CPU 31a causes the light amount meter 41 to be displayed in a state in which two elements (tick mark "2") are colored. Control. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the current light intensity level is the “second level” by the display mode of the light intensity meter 41.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first operation image 42 can be operated to adjust the volume, can be operated to adjust the light amount, and can be controlled to be in the first adjustment state. It is an image showing that. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the first operation image 42, an image imitating a character string of “volume adjustment at the top and bottom” and an image imitating the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b are displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation of adjusting the sound volume is possible using the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b. Further, in the present embodiment, as the first operation image 42, an image imitating a character string of “right and left light amount adjustment” and an image imitating the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation of adjusting the light amount is possible using the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as the first operation image 42, an image imitating a character string of "to menu screen" and an image imitating the first operation button BT1 are displayed. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 12 in the adjusted state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation to control to the adjustment state is possible using the first operation button BT1.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the first menu screen according to the present embodiment is a screen on which a first selection image 50 showing options selectable in the first adjustment state and options currently selected is displayed. It is. In addition, the first menu screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which a second operation image 51 indicating that various operations are possible in the first adjustment state is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as the first selection image 50, an image showing options selectable in the first adjustment state and an image showing options under selection are displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, an image showing options selectable in the first adjustment state is an image imitating a character string of “volume light amount adjustment”, an image imitating a character string of “effect custom”, and It is an image which imitates a character string of "music change". For this reason, in the present embodiment, options selectable in the first adjustment state can be identified. Further, in the present embodiment, the image showing the option being selected is an image imitating a star. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a star at a position corresponding to an option that can be identified from the value of the first under-selection flag. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a star on the left side of the image corresponding to the option that can be specified from the value of the first under-selection flag. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the selectable option from the value of the first selection flag is "volume light amount adjustment", an image imitating a star on the left side of an image imitating a character string "volume light amount adjustment". Display. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the option being selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second operation image 51 is an image showing that an operation for changing the selected option is possible and an operation for controlling the state according to the selected option is possible. It is. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the second operation image 51, an image imitating a character string of "selection" and an image imitating the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that an operation of changing the selected option is possible using the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b. Further, in the present embodiment, as the second operation image 51, an image imitating a character string of “decision” and an image imitating the first operation button BT1 are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that an operation to control to a state according to the selected option is possible using the first operation button BT1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, on the second menu screen of the present embodiment, a second selection image 60 is displayed that shows adjustable contents in the second adjustment state and the contents being selected. Is a screen that Further, the second menu screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which the adjustment step image 61 indicating the current step (type) of the adjustable content in the second adjustment state is displayed. In addition, the second menu screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which a third operation image 62 indicating that various operations are possible in the second adjustment state is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, an image showing adjustable contents in the first adjustment state and an image showing contents being selected are displayed as the second selected image 60. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the image showing adjustable contents in the first adjustment state is an image imitating a character string of "execution frequency of operation effect", and an image of "character frequency of character effect execution". Image and an image imitating a character string of "sound quality". For this reason, in the present embodiment, adjustable contents can be specified in the first adjustment state. Further, in the present embodiment, the image showing the content being selected is an image imitating a star. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a star at a position corresponding to the content that can be identified from the value of the second under-selection flag. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a star on the left side of the image corresponding to the content that can be identified from the value of the second under-selection flag. For example, when the content that can be identified from the value of the second selection flag is the execution frequency of the operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a imitates a star on the left side of the image that simulates the character string Display the image. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the content being selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an image indicating the current stage (type) is displayed as the adjustment stage image 61 for each adjustable content in the second adjustment state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the image showing the current stage of the execution frequency of the operation effect is an image imitating a “less” character string, an image imitating a “normal” character string, and “more”. It is an image imitating a character string. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image indicating the current stage of the execution frequency of the operation effect based on the value of the first frequency flag. In the present embodiment, an image simulating a “less” character string is an image corresponding to the first step, and an image simulating a “normal” character string is an image corresponding to the second step, “more”. The image imitating the character string is an image corresponding to the third stage. For example, when the value of the first frequency flag is a value that can specify "second stage", the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a "normal" character string. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the current stage of the execution frequency of the operation presentation.

  In the present embodiment, the image showing the current stage of the character rendering execution frequency is an image imitating a "less" character string, an image imitating a "normal" character string, and a "more" character string Is an image imitating In the present embodiment, based on the value of the second frequency flag, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image indicating the current stage of the execution frequency of the character presentation. In the present embodiment, an image simulating a “less” character string is an image corresponding to the first step, and an image simulating a “normal” character string is an image corresponding to the second step, “more”. The image imitating the character string is an image corresponding to the third stage. For example, when the value of the second frequency flag is a value that can specify "third stage", the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a "more" character string. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the current stage of the character presentation execution frequency.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the image indicating the current type of sound quality is an image imitating a character string of “bass emphasis”, an image imitating a “normal” character string, and an imitation of “treble emphasis” text Image. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a displays an image indicating the current type of sound quality based on the value of the sound quality flag. For example, when the value of the sound quality flag is a value that can specify "bass emphasis", the sub control CPU 31a displays an image imitating a character string "bass emphasis". Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the current type of sound quality.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the third operation image 62 can be operated to change the content being selected, can be operated to adjust the content being selected, and is an operation to end the adjustment state. Is an image showing that it is possible. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the third operation image 62, an image imitating a character string of “selection” and an image imitating the third operation button BT3 are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation of changing the content being selected and the operation of adjusting the content being selected are possible using the third operation button BT3. Further, in the present embodiment, as the third operation image 62, an image imitating a character string of “decision” and an image imitating the first operation button BT1 are displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation to end the adjustment state is possible using the first operation button BT1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7E, the third menu screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which a sound volume meter 70 indicating the current sound volume is displayed. In addition, the third menu screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which a music image 71 indicating music that can be selected as background music and the music that is being selected is displayed. Further, the third menu screen of the present embodiment is a screen on which a fourth operation image 72 indicating that various operations are possible in the third adjustment state is displayed.

  The sound volume meter 70 of the present embodiment is an image displayed in the same display mode as the sound volume meter 40 displayed in the second restriction state, and thus the detailed description is omitted. The volume meter 70 may be an image displayed in a display mode different from that of the volume meter 40 displayed in the second limit state.

  In the present embodiment, as the music image 71, an image indicating music selectable as background music is displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the music image 71, an image indicating the music A, an image indicating the music B, and an image indicating the music C are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify music that can be selected as background music. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a causes the music image 71 to be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the value of the music selection flag. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a causes the image indicating the music that can be identified from the value of the music selection flag to be displayed larger than the image indicating the other music. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the music piece being selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fourth operation image 72 can be operated to adjust the volume, can be operated to change the currently selected song, and can be operated to start the output of the currently selected song. It is an image which shows that it is possible and the operation which ends adjustment state is possible. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the fourth operation image 72, an image imitating a character string of “volume adjustment at the top and bottom” and an image imitating the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b are displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation of adjusting the sound volume is possible using the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b. Further, in the present embodiment, as the fourth operation image 72, an image imitating a character string of “selection” and an image imitating the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that an operation to change the currently selected music is possible using the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the fourth operation image 72, an image imitating a character string of "reproduction start" and an image imitating the first operation button BT1 are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation to start the output (reproduction) of the currently selected music can be performed using the first operation button BT1. Then, in the present embodiment, as the fourth operation image 72, an image imitating a character string of "end" and an image imitating the second operation button BT2 are displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the operation to end the adjustment state is possible using the second operation button BT2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the menu screen includes the first selection image 50, the second operation image 51, the second selection image 60, the adjustment step image 61, the third operation image 62, the volume meter 70, and the music image 71. , And the fourth operation image 72, a screen on which an image related to the adjustment of the effect is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the menu screen corresponds to an adjustment image regarding adjustment of presentation. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to display means capable of displaying the adjustment image. Then, in the present embodiment, on the standby screen, various images are displayed in a specific display mode different from that during display of the menu screen. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific display mode is a display mode of various images when the standby screen is displayed.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, which is caused by the above-described configuration and control, will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the restricted state is a state in which adjustment of predetermined content, which is at least a part of a plurality of contents adjustable by the sub control CPU 31a, is not possible. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the state in which the standby screen is displayed is a state in which adjustment of predetermined content, which is at least a part of a plurality of contents adjustable by the sub control CPU 31a, is not possible. In other words, in the present embodiment, the state in which the menu screen is not displayed is a state in which adjustment of predetermined content, which is at least a part of a plurality of contents adjustable by the sub control CPU 31a, is not possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the adjustment state is a state in which adjustment of predetermined content which is at least a part of a plurality of contents adjustable by the sub control CPU 31a is possible. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the state in which the menu screen is displayed is a state in which adjustment of predetermined content, which is at least a part of a plurality of contents adjustable by the sub control CPU 31a, is possible.

  In addition, in the adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a can select the content to be adjusted by the operation of the first operation button BT1, and can control to adjust the selected content by the operation of the third operation button BT3. That is, in the present embodiment, in the adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a can perform control of adjusting the effect in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1. Further, in the present embodiment, in the adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a can perform control of adjusting the effect in response to the operation of the third operation button BT3. Then, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment controls the effect display device 12 to display the menu screen in the adjustment state, and controls the effect display device 12 to display the standby screen in the restricted state. For this reason, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can also grasp that control to adjust the effect is possible, triggered by the operation of the first operation button BT1 during display of the menu screen.

  In addition, in the adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a performs control in the second limited state in response to an operation of the second operation button BT2. At this time, in any adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second limit state even if the second operation button BT2 is operated. That is, even when the sub control CPU 31a is in a state in which adjustment of any of the plurality of contents is possible, the second restriction state is triggered by the operation of the second operation button BT2 Control. Further, in the present embodiment, the limited state and the adjusted state are both controllable during the standby state. Therefore, in the standby state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second control state to the second restricted state in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2. In addition, in the restricted state, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the adjustment state in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1.

  In other words, the sub control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment controls the effect display device 12 to display the second standby screen in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2 during display of the menu screen. I can understand. For this reason, in the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment, the menu screen is not displayed in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2 during display of the menu screen. The sub control CPU 31a can also grasp the display of the second standby screen when any of the menu screens of the plurality of menu screens is displayed, triggered by the operation of the second operation button BT2. Therefore, in the effect display device 12 according to the present embodiment, even when the menu screen capable of adjusting any content is displayed, the menu screen is triggered by the operation of the second operation button BT2 Will be hidden. Further, the sub control CPU 31a can also grasp that the effect display device 12 is controlled to display the menu screen in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1 when the standby screen is displayed. For this reason, in the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment, when the menu screen is not displayed, the menu screen is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1.

  In addition, when the first operation button BT1 is operated in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a performs adjustment with the contents temporarily adjusted during the second adjustment state, and then controls the second restriction state to perform the effect display device At 12 the second standby screen is displayed. On the other hand, in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a controls to the second restriction state in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2 and causes the effect display device 12 to display the second standby screen. That is, when the second operation button BT2 is operated in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second restriction state without adjusting with the temporarily adjusted content, and the second display state of the effect display device 12 Display the standby screen. For this reason, in the effect display device 12, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during display of the second menu screen, the second standby screen is displayed after adjustment of the effect is performed. Further, in the effect display device 12, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during display of the second menu screen, the second standby screen is displayed without performing the adjustment of the effect. In the present embodiment, the second standby screen corresponds to a specific display state.

  In addition, in the adjustment state, when the second time has elapsed without operating the first operation button BT1 to the third operation button BT3 in the adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second restriction state. In other words, in the adjustment state, when the second time has elapsed without the adjustment of the effect being performed, the sub control CPU 31a does not operate the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3. Even when the button is not operated, the second limit state is controlled, and the second standby screen is displayed on the effect display device 12. Therefore, in the effect display device 12, when the menu screen is displayed, the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3 are not operated, and the second time has elapsed without the adjustment of the effect being performed. In this case, even when the second operation button BT2 is not operated, the second standby screen is displayed. In the present embodiment, the second time corresponds to a predetermined period.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Operation means (first operation button BT1 and third operation button BT3) operated to adjust the effect, and operation means operated to hide the menu screen for adjusting the effect (second Since the operation button BT2) is another operation means, it is possible to suppress confusion of the player. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate adjustment in accordance with the player's intention, and it is possible to suppress a drop in interest for the game.

  (2) In other words, the operation means (the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3) operated when adjusting the effect, and the operation when controlled to the restricted state (second restricted state) which restricts the adjustment of the effect Since the operation means (second operation button BT2) to be played is another operation means, it is possible to suppress confusion of the player. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate adjustment in accordance with the player's intention, and it is possible to suppress a drop in interest for the game.

  (3) When the player wants to play a game with the current adjustment content, the player operates the second operation button BT2 to set the second restriction state in which the adjustment of the effect is restricted, and the menu screen is not displayed. It is possible to suppress the adjustment of the effect without being performed. For this reason, it is possible to make it easy to play the game by adjustment in accordance with the player's intention.

  (4) In the effect display device 12, even when any menu screen among the plurality of menu screens is displayed, the menu screen is not displayed by the operation of the second operation button BT2. Therefore, the player is confused as compared with the case where the control when the second operation button BT2 is operated is different depending on which menu screen is displayed among the plurality of menu screens. Can be suppressed. That is, the game is compared with the case where the control when the second operation button BT2 is operated is different depending on which of the plurality of adjustable contents is controlled to be in the adjustable state. It can control that people are confused.

  (5) The distance between the third operation button BT3 used to adjust the effect and the first operation button BT1 used to adjust the effect similarly limits the adjustment of the effect to the third operation button BT3 It is shorter than the distance to the second operation button BT2 used to control the second limit state. According to this, it is possible to intuitively recognize that the third operation button BT3 is the operation means used when adjusting the effect.

  (6) With regard to the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2, the big hit expectation when the operation is instructed in the operation effect is different. Therefore, the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 can be easily recognized as operation means having different meanings. Therefore, the first operation button BT1 is used to adjust the effect, and the second operation button BT2 is used to control to the second restricted state for restricting the adjustment of the effect. Even in the case where the use in adjusting the effect is different between the two operation buttons BT2, it is easy to intuitively recognize that.

  (7) Further, the second operation button BT2 whose expectation when the operation is instructed in the operation effect is higher than that of the first operation button BT1 is higher than the first operation button BT1 from the third operation button BT3 Being provided at a distant position, it is possible to emphasize a sense of expectation when the operation of the second operation button BT2 is instructed.

  (8) While the second operation button BT2 may be instructed to perform an operation in the operation effect during the execution of the effect game, it is controlled to the second restriction state when the menu screen is displayed in the standby state. The operation to do is possible. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the second operation button BT2 can be used for different uses during the execution of the effect game and at least a part of the period during which the effect game is not executed, the operation means Can be suppressed, and confusion of the player can be suppressed.

  (9) The operation means (first operation button BT1) operated when displaying the menu screen and the operation means (second operation button BT2) operated when hiding the menu screen are other operation means Therefore, confusion of the player can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate adjustment in accordance with the player's intention, and it is possible to suppress a drop in interest for the game.

  (10) In other words, the operation means (first operation button BT1) operated to control in the adjustment state and the operation means (second operation button BT2) operated to control in the restricted state are different operation means Because of this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate adjustment in accordance with the player's intention, and it is possible to suppress a drop in interest for the game.

  (11) Further, since the adjustment state can be controlled by the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the effect can be adjusted in the adjustment state, the effect can be easily adjusted.

  (12) In the effect display device 12, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during display of the second menu screen, the second standby screen is displayed after adjustment of the effect is performed. Furthermore, in the effect display device 12, even when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the display of the second menu screen, the same as when the adjustment of the effect is performed by operating the first operation button BT1. The second standby screen is displayed. According to this, since the second standby screen can be displayed more simply on the effect display device 12, the player who wants to display the second standby screen on the effect display device 12 feels bothersome It is possible to suppress the decrease in interest for the game.

  (13) In the effect display device 12, when the menu screen is displayed, the second time does not operate the first operation button BT1 and the third operation button BT3 even if the second operation button BT2 is not operated. When has passed, the second standby screen is displayed. Therefore, the second standby screen can be displayed on the effect display device 12 more simply.

  (14) Further, in the effect display device 12, when the second operation button BT2 is operated during display of the second menu screen, the second standby screen is displayed without performing the adjustment of the effect. According to this, it is possible to suppress annoyance to a player who wants to display the second standby screen on the effect display device 12 without adjusting the effect.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
In the operation effect, the jackpot expectation when the first operation instruction image SG1 is displayed and the jackpot expectation when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the operation effect, when the first operation instruction image SG1 is displayed and the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed, the big hit expectation may be the same, or the first operation instruction image SG1. The big hit expectation may be higher when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed. In addition, in the operation effect, when the second operation instruction image SG2 is displayed, the first notification image HG1 may be displayable.

In the operation effect, when the operation is not performed within the operation valid period, the sub control CPU 31a may display the notification image triggered by the end of the operation valid period.
In the operation effect, the control of the sub control CPU 31a when the operation means different from the operation means instructed by the operation instruction image is operated can be appropriately changed. For example, when an operation unit different from the operation unit whose operation is instructed by the operation instruction image is operated, the sub control CPU 31a may not display the notification image, or may display the notification image. When an operation means different from the operation means instructed by the operation instruction image is operated, the sub control CPU 31a notifies in the same manner as when the operation means operated by the operation instruction image is operated. An image may be displayed, or a notification image may be displayed in a different manner. That is, the control for displaying the notification image when the operation unit whose operation is instructed by the operation instruction image is operated, and the notification when the operation unit different from the operation unit whose operation is instructed by the operation instruction image is operated The control for displaying the image may be different from the control. For example, when an operation means different from the operation means instructed by the operation instruction image is operated, the sub control CPU 31a performs special notification on condition that the effect game in execution is a big hit Control may be performed to display an image.

  -The display content of the effect display device 12 in each restriction state and each adjustment state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the menu screen may not be the screen displayed on the entire effect display device 12, and may be displayed on part of the effect display device 12. Further, the effect display device 12 may display the menu screen in a display mode in which the menu screen appears to cover the standby screen. In this case, a display that appears to be displaying the standby screen behind the menu screen The menu screen may be displayed in an aspect. That is, the effect display device 12 may display the menu screen in a display mode that can be recognized as a translucent screen.

  The effect display device 12 displays an image indicating that the operation of ending the adjustment state is possible using the second operation button BT2 in one or both of the first menu screen and the second menu screen. It is also good. Further, the effect display device 12 does not have to display an image indicating that the operation of ending the adjustment state is possible using the second operation button BT2 on the third menu screen.

  The sub control CPU 31a may be controlled to a state different from the first adjustment state (for example, the second restriction state) in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1 in the first restriction state. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the sound volume by updating the value of the sound volume flag in response to the operation of the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b in the first restriction state, and then the second restriction state. It may be controlled to Further, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the light amount by updating the value of the light amount flag in response to the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d being operated in the first limited state, and then the second limited state. It may be controlled to That is, the first restriction state is a predetermined content that is at least a part of a plurality of contents that can be adjusted by the sub control CPU 31a (for example, the execution frequency of operation effects, the execution frequency of character effects, sound quality, background music, etc) The adjustment of the sound volume and the light amount may be possible as long as the adjustment of the light amount is impossible.

  In the second limit state, the sub control CPU 31a may control the first limit state in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition. As the predetermined condition, for example, a time elapsed condition in which a predetermined time elapses without the operation of the first operation button BT1 to the third operation button BT3 or an operation condition in which the predetermined operation is performed is adopted. It is also good.

  The sub control CPU 31a may not be able to adjust the volume and the light amount in the second limit state. In this case, when the sub control CPU 31a selects "volume light amount adjustment" in the first adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a may control the sound volume and the light amount after controlling to an adjustment state different from the second limit state. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may not allow adjustment of all effects in the restricted state, but may enable adjustment of some or all of the adjustments of all effects in the adjusted state.

  The sub control CPU 31a may enable adjustment of the effect in the first adjustment state. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may update the value of the light amount flag in response to the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d being operated in the first adjustment state.

  -When the first operation button BT1 is operated in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the effect by updating the value of the corresponding adjustment flag based on the value stored in the temporary adjustment flag. On the other hand, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the second restriction state may not be controlled. That is, in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a performs the adjustment of the effect in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1 and then operates the second operation button BT2, or the second time It may control to the 2nd restriction state triggered by having passed.

  The sub control CPU 31a adjusts the effect by updating the value of the corresponding adjustment flag based on the value stored in the temporary adjustment flag, when the second operation button BT2 is operated in the second adjustment state. Control may be performed to the second limit state.

  The sub control CPU 31a adjusts the effect by updating the value of the corresponding adjustment flag based on the value stored in the temporary adjustment flag when the second time has elapsed in the second adjustment state. You may control to a 2nd restriction | limiting state later.

  In the second adjustment state, when the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are operated, the sub control CPU 31a may directly update the values of the respective adjustment flags instead of the respective temporary adjustment flags. That is, when the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are operated in the second adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the effect even if the first operation button BT1 is not operated thereafter. It is also good.

  In the third adjustment state, when the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are operated, the sub control CPU 31a may directly update the value of the music flag instead of the music selection flag. That is, when the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are operated in the third adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a changes the background music (adjusts even when the first operation button BT1 is not operated thereafter). ) May be performed.

  The conditions for controlling each restriction state and each adjustment state may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first limit state, the sub control CPU 31a may not control the second limit state even when the first time has elapsed. Further, in each adjustment state, the sub control CPU 31a may not control to the second limit state even when the second time has elapsed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a is different from the operation means operated at the time of adjusting the effect, or different from the operation means operated at the time of displaying the menu screen. The effect display device 12 may be controlled to display the menu screen in response to the operation of the operation means.

  The main control CPU 30a may not generate the standby command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may, for example, control the first restriction state in response to the passage of a predetermined time without inputting any of the fluctuation pattern designation command and the opening command after the effect game is over. Good. That is, after the effect game is over, the sub control CPU 31a may determine that it has shifted to the standby state on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed without starting any of the next effect game and the big hit game. .

  -The contents that can be adjusted in each restriction state and each adjustment state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may be capable of changing the sound quality in the second limit state. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a may be capable of adjusting the predetermined content while the adjustment of the predetermined content is impossible while the adjustment of the predetermined content is impossible in the restricted state.

  The sub control CPU 31a may enable adjustment of all effects in the limited state. In this case, in the limit state, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so as to limit adjustment of a part or all of adjustment of all the effects in comparison with the adjustment state. Here, the restriction may be, for example, a narrowing of the range of steps at which adjustment is possible, or may be that adjustment is not possible within a predetermined period.

  The contents that can be adjusted by the sub control CPU 31a may be changed as appropriate. For example, the contents that can be adjusted by the sub control CPU 31a include an effect mode that defines the execution mode of various effects, an image displayed on the background of the effect pattern in the effect display device 12, and a movable body capable of performing predetermined operations. Some or all of the operating modes (operating range, operating speed, etc.) of the above may be included. Also, for example, the contents that can be adjusted by the sub control CPU 31a may not include part or all of the volume, the light amount, the execution frequency of the operation effect, the execution frequency of the character effect, the sound quality, and the background music . That is, in the present embodiment, any adjustment can be made to the effect, and the contents that can be adjusted can be changed as appropriate.

  The stage of the content that can be adjusted by the sub control CPU 31a may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume in nine or more steps, or may be adjusted in seven or less steps. Further, for example, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to adjust (change) among the two types of music for the music, or may be able to adjust (change) among the four or more types of music. .

  The sub control CPU 31a may perform control of effect adjustment in a different manner in accordance with the operation of the operation means when adjusting a specific effect. For example, when adjusting the sound volume, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sound volume flag by one step each time the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b are operated once, while the second operation button BT2 is operated It is also possible to control to update the value of the volume flag to the maximum level when triggered. That is, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so as to adjust the effect in different modes according to the type of the operated operation unit. Further, for example, when changing (adjusting) the background music, the sub control CPU 31a is selected in response to the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d being operated for a time less than a predetermined time (so-called single press). Change the song inside once. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d being operated for a predetermined time or more (so-called long press), and the music being selected is selected each time the specified time passes. It may be changed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a performs adjustment of the effect one time when the operation means is single-pressed, while performing adjustment of the effect plural times continuously when the operation means is long-pressed. It may be controlled to

The positions of the first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, and the third operation button BT3 may be changed as appropriate.
The first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, and the third operation button BT3 may not be buttons that can be pressed. For example, a lever, a touch sensor, a handle or the like may be employed. Moreover, each operation means may be integrally formed. For example, button-type operating means may be provided at the top of the lever-type operating means.

The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated in the permitting state in the low base state.
The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that provides a high probability state triggered by detection of a gaming ball by a specific sensor. In addition, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state with an upper limit until the number of times of execution of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of definite variations. Further, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called falling machine) which gives a high probability state with an upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

  The probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine provided with three or more probability states. In addition, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine provided with one kind of probability state. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function of changing the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination.

  The base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine provided with three or more base states. Further, the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine provided with one type of base state. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have the ball entry rate improving function for improving the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting opening 14.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which grants a big hit game when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.
The display control board specialized for controlling the effect display device 12, the voice control board specialized for controlling the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La separately from the sub control board 31 using the sub control board 31 as the sub control board A lamp control board for specialized control may be provided separately. Further, some or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board in which the function of the main control board 30 and the function of the sub control board 31 are integrated. Also, the function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games in the big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening may be made different.

The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of large winning openings.
The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which the game balls enter the starting openings 13 and 14, or may be executed simultaneously in parallel. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

A pachinko gaming machine that does not execute the effect game may be embodied. In this case, a special symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 12.
-As a game machine, it may be embodied in a reel-type game machine. The roll-to-roll type gaming machine includes a slot machine using medals as gaming media and a slot machine using gaming balls as gaming media. As described above, even in the gaming machine different from the pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to adjust the effects such as the adjustment of the volume and the adjustment of the light amount.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) A game machine capable of adjusting effects, comprising: first operation means, second operation means, and adjustment control means for performing control relating to adjustment of the effects, the adjustment control means comprising: In response to the operation of the operation means, the effect is controlled to a state in which the effect can be adjusted, and in the state in which the effect can be adjusted, the effect is that the second operation means is operated. A gaming machine characterized by controlling in a state of limiting adjustment of.

(B) The state in which the effect can be adjusted is a state in which adjustment of a predetermined content, which is at least a part of a plurality of contents that can be adjusted by the adjustment control unit, is possible.
(C) There are a plurality of contents that can be adjusted by the adjustment control means, and the second adjustment control means controls the second contents to be able to adjust any of the plurality of contents. It controls to the state which restrict | limits adjustment of the said presentation with the opportunity that the operation means was operated.

  BT1 ... first operation button (first operation means), BT2 ... second operation button (second operation means), BT3 ... third operation button (third operation means), 12 ... effect display device (display means, game execution Means), 31 ... secondary control board, 31a ... secondary control CPU (adjustment control means, display control means).

Claims (4)

In a game machine capable of adjusting the effects,
First operation means,
Second operation means,
And display means capable of displaying an adjustment image related to the adjustment of the effect,
In the display means,
While the adjustment image is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation means,
A game machine characterized in that the adjustment image is not displayed in response to an operation of the second operation means during display of the adjustment image.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state in which the adjustment image is displayed is a state in which at least a part of contents that can be adjusted as the adjustment of the effect can be adjusted. There are multiple contents that can be adjusted as the adjustment of the effect,
In the display means, even when an adjustment image relating to adjustment of any one of a plurality of contents is displayed, the adjustment image is not displayed in response to the operation of the second operation means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. A game execution means for executing a fluctuation game,
In the variation game, the hit display result is derived when it is determined that the hit is determined by the hit determination.
In the predetermined effect, when the operation of the first operation means is instructed and when the operation of the second operation means is instructed, the degree of expectation with which the hit display result is derived in the variation game being executed is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which can be identified to be different.