JP2019187525A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for allowing a player to enjoy a game while increasing the player's sense of expectation by a favorite performance while allowing performance contents and a performance mode regarding a variable performance to be changed easily.SOLUTION: A game machine executes variation display of identification information and a variable performance of a plurality of kinds of pieces of performance identification information on the basis of satisfaction of an initial condition and a start condition, and is shifted to a specific game state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is displayed in the variation display. The game machine includes: operation means that can execute a variable performance by a performance using a plurality of kinds of performance modes and is operably by a player; first performance change means capable of changing setting of performance contents of a variable performance according to operation of the operation means when the game machine is in a standby state; second performance change means capable of changing setting of a performance mode according to operation of the operation means when the game machine is in a state other than a standby state; and setting content change means for changing setting contents permitting setting of a performance mode according to performance contents set by the first performance change means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs a variation effect of identification information for performance in an effect display unit and increases expectation for a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, pachinko machines (bullet ball game machines), which are gaming machines, fire a game ball toward the game area of the game board, and whether or not a “hit” occurs when the game ball enters the start opening If it is determined whether or not, and the result of the determination is “big hit”, the mainstream is to shift to a big hit game that is advantageous for winning a prize ball. In addition, this type of pachinko machine has a special design that changes in accordance with the determination of success or failure. Done.
And the conventional pachinko machine raises a player's expectation by performing various fluctuating effects.

  Furthermore, with conventional pachinko machines, there are proposed ones in which the player can arbitrarily change the setting of the effect contents such as the fluctuating effect (Patent Document 1), and the player can arbitrarily change the effect mode (Patent Document 2). ing. These allow the player to select an effect that suits his / her preference and entertain the game without getting tired of the changing effect.

JP 2017-148234 A JP 2006-174955 A

  As described above, since the need to match the variation effect to the player's preference is increasing, the present invention makes it easy to use the setting function related to the variation effect, easy to set the effect contents and change the effect mode, Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that enhances the player's expectation while enjoying the game.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, after a predetermined start condition is satisfied, when the start condition is satisfied, the determination is performed by the determination unit, and the variable information display unit starts the variable display of the identification information. At the same time, in response to the variable display in the variable display unit, the effect display unit executes a variable effect of a plurality of types of effect identification information, and the variable display unit displays a specific display result of the success / failure determination. A gaming machine that shifts the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
The fluctuating effect is a configuration that can execute effects in a plurality of types of effect modes,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
First effect changing means capable of setting and changing the contents of the effect performed in the variable effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player when the gaming machine is in a standby state;
Second effect changing means capable of changing the setting of the effect mode according to the operation of the operation means by the player when the gaming machine is not in the standby state;
There is provided setting content changing means for changing setting contents that can be set in the effect mode according to the setting contents set by the first effect changing means.

The gaming machine includes a ball game machine and a revolving game machine (slot gaming machine) in which a game is played using a medal as a game medium.
In the case of a ball game machine, the start condition is that a determination random number used for determination of success / failure is acquired by winning a game ball at a start port arranged in the game area. On the other hand, in the case of a rotating type gaming machine, it is a condition that a medal is inserted into the gaming machine and the start lever is operated in a state where a lottery right is obtained.

  The start condition is a condition for starting the variation display of the identification information after the start condition is satisfied. In a ball game machine, it is a condition that it is not a big hit, and that the identification information is not being displayed in a variable or fixed manner. On the other hand, in the case of a swivel type gaming machine, it is a condition that a bet is made, the reel is not rotating, and the medal is not paid out. Note that the start condition may be added or a part of the condition may be deleted.

  The special gaming state advantageous to the player is a big hit gaming state in which a big winning opening is opened for a plurality of rounds in a predetermined release mode in a bullet ball game machine, and is a gaming state advantageous for winning a prize ball. In the revolving type gaming machine, it is called a bonus game, first type BB, second type BB, or the like, which is a gaming state advantageous for acquiring game medals.

  The operation means may be an operation means provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and any operation means that can be operated by the player, such as an effect button, a jog dial, or a cross key.

The first effect changing means can set the effect relating to the effect of notifying the result of the success / failure determination by the effect determining means as the effect contents that can be arbitrarily set by the player. The effect of performing the advance notice is, for example, whether or not to perform a one-notification effect informing the player that a hit will occur at a time before the identification information is confirmed and displayed in the variable display section. It is possible to select whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect prior to selection and determination of success / failure. Also, as the contents of the effects that can be set, select the character to be used for the effect, select the auto button to perform the effect by automatically operating it without operating the effect button, adjust the effect volume and brightness of the display screen, and use it for the effect. It is possible to select a language that can be used.
The setting of effect contents is a configuration in which a selection screen is displayed in accordance with a predetermined button operation by the player when the gaming machine is in a standby state, and the player selects and sets various effect contents that the player desires to change the setting from the selection screen. Can be considered. It is also conceivable to use a so-called mobile link service. In this case, a portable communication terminal such as a mobile phone is used to access a website that is operated in correspondence with the gaming machine, and various effects are selected on the portable communication terminal, and the gaming machine is connected via a password issued from the website. You may make it reflect in.
The waiting state includes a state waiting for a player and a state waiting for a change in which a player is playing but the identification information has not changed.

The effect mode that can be set by the second effect setting means refers to a special video, sound, LED emission color, etc. in the variable effect. In particular, in the variable production, the player is given special values such as special character display, special announcement mode only in the specified production mode, and a special announcement such as frequent pre-reading. It refers to what is generated.
The effect mode is set when a selection screen is displayed according to a predetermined button operation by the player when the gaming machine is not in the standby state, and the player selects and sets various effect contents desired by the player to change the setting. Configuration is conceivable. The effect mode can be changed by changing the effect mode during the change effect to another effect mode or changing the effect mode to another effect mode when the next change effect is started.

According to the present invention, the setting of the content of the effect by the first effect changing means can be suitably performed when the gaming machine is in a standby state. The setting of the effect mode by the second effect changing means can be suitably performed when the gaming machine is not in the standby state.
However, since the setting of the production contents by the first production changing means is set when the gaming machine is in the standby state, it is performed at a point earlier than the production mode setting by the second production setting means. Therefore, for example, even if it is a setting for performing the one notification effect in the setting of the effect contents by the first effect changing means, an effect mode in which the one notification effect is not performed by the setting of the effect mode by the second effect setting means is set. If you can, there will be a contradiction in the production. In addition, for example, even if the pre-production effect is not set in the setting of the production content by the first production change unit, if the production mode in which the pre-reading production is frequently performed can be set by the second production setting unit, the production is inconsistent. Therefore, the first effect changing means is roughly set by setting the effect mode that can be selected by the second effect changing means within the selection range based on the effect contents set by the first effect changing means by the setting content changing means. The directionality of the production can be determined, and can be easily changed by the second production change means within the range of the directionality. Therefore, it is easy to use the setting function related to the variation effect, it is easy to set the effect contents and change the effect mode, and it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can enjoy the game while enhancing the player's expectation by the desired effect.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an initial state transition means capable of collectively returning the setting of the effect contents to the initial setting by a predetermined operation, and the effect mode when the setting is returned to the initial setting. Is changed to the effect mode selected at the time of initial setting.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily initialize the production contents with a simple operation, such as when a player is switched.

It is a front view of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start ball | bowl confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production content and production mode which can be set in the said gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 1st effect content displayed on the effect symbol display apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 2nd effect content displayed on the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 3rd effect content displayed on the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 4th effect content displayed on the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 1st effect mode displayed on the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 2nd effect mode displayed with the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the set content of the effect displayed on the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the set production | presentation mode displayed with the said production | presentation symbol display apparatus. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the menu screen process performed with the sub control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said menu screen process. It is a flowchart of the language selection process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume and the brightness adjustment process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the character selection process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the auto button ON process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production customization process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BGM selection process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pending | holding design selection process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production mode selection screen process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production mode setting process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode regarding the reset operation displayed on the said effect design display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation setting initialization process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting screen of the 5th effect content displayed with the said effect symbol display apparatus.

A pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1A, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame 11 (glass frame) in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18 so that the key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. The front frame 11 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

  Speakers 112 are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game taste. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs that notify the gaming abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launching handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is launched toward the game board 2. Is done. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive the award balls overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removal lever.

The upper plate 12 is provided with an effect button 15 that is an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a jog dial 16 that is an operation means so as to surround the outer periphery thereof at the center position. Furthermore, a cross key 19 is disposed on the upper plate 12 on the left side of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16.
As shown in FIG. 1B, the cross key 19 is operated by five operation buttons including a cross key center button 191, a cross key up button 192, a cross key down button 193, a cross key left button 194, and a cross key right button 195. It is configured.

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR that reads and writes a prepaid card. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172 and a payment display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12.

The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed on the game board 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is attached to the center of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. In addition, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 in the game area 20, there is provided a normal figure operation gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal figure) is executed. .
The first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure) is determined whether or not a game ball can be entered at a position directly below the center of the center case 200 at all times. A starting port 23 is provided. Further, there is a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) at a position immediately below it, and whether or not the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure) is determined due to the entry is executed. A second special figure starting port 24 is installed. It should be noted that the second special figure starting port 24 can be entered (winning) only when the utility is opened. The general electric utility is configured to be opened in a predetermined release mode for a predetermined time when it is a win in the above-mentioned lottery.

  In the position directly below the second special figure starting port 24, there is provided a big winning port 25 which is provided so as to be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory and is opened to a big hit game.

  A plurality (four) of general winning ports 27 are arranged at the left diagonal positions of the center case 200 on the left side of the first special figure starting port 23 to the big winning port 25. In addition, an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface immediately below the special winning port 25.

  At the lower right corner of the game board 2, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281 and the second special figure reservation number display are displayed outside the outer rail 201. A device 282, a universal map display device 29, and a universal map hold number display device 291 are provided.

  FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is accommodated. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path and the upper plate. 12 is paid out. The payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls is configured to pay out the balls in accordance with the operation of the ball lending switch 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is disposed on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting signals to the hall computer is divided into a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side) and a frame side (outer frame 10, front In this embodiment, the game state and the game via one external connection terminal board 38 are used. However, in this embodiment, the terminal 11 is used to output signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, with a main control device 40 that controls the game progression and the like as a sub-control device, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43. It is the structure which comprises. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the production symbol control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. A program composed of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms period or a 4 ms period, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 is also provided with a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.
The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch controller 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. The main controller 40 also includes a glass frame opening switch 501 that detects whether the front frame 11 (glass frame) and the inner frame 30 are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. (The switch is referred to as a switch in the figure.) A detection signal of the inner frame opening switch 502 is input. Further, the main controller 40 has a first special figure start port switch 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 23, and a second special figure start for detecting a ball entering the second special figure start port 24. The detection signal from the mouth switch 504 and the usual operation switch 505 for detecting the entrance into the ordinary operation gate 22 is input. Furthermore, the main control device 40 receives detection signals from a general winning port switch 506 that detects a ball entering the plurality of general winning ports 27, a count switch 507 that detects a ball entering the big winning port 25, and the like. .

  The main controller 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals and the like. Then, the main control device 40 outputs commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the production relay terminal board 532. The main controller 40 also displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281 and the second special figure reservation number display via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. The display control of the device 282, the universal map display device 29, the universal map hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to a special prize opening solenoid 508 and a general electric utility solenoid 509 via a game board relay terminal board 531. The main control device 40 controls the special prize opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory to open the special prize opening 25. In addition, the main control device 40 controls the electric utility solenoid 509 to operate the electric utility to open and close the second special figure starting port 24.
The output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and special figure jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 38.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 includes a glass frame opening switch 501, an inner frame opening switch 502, and a ball break switch 520 that detects that the ball tank is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534. A detection signal such as is input. Further, the payout control device 41 receives detection signals such as a payout switch 522 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out, a full switch 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full, and the like. Further, the payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball.

  The payout control device 41 receives a signal indicating that the lower pan 13 is full by the full switch 523 and a signal indicating that the ball tank has few or no game balls by the ball short switch 520. Then, the payout motor 521 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the ball break switch 520 and the full switch 523 continue to output signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 41 causes the payout motor 521 to be output because the signal is not output. Restart the drive.

Also, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 173 via the CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Connected to the settlement display device 173 are a ball lending switch 171 for requesting lending of game balls and a settlement switch 172 for requesting settlement. Then, when an operation signal for a lending request by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, a lending request is made from the CR unit CR to the dispensing control device 41, and the dispensing control device 41 The motor 521 is operated to pay out the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 522, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 41.
On the other hand, when an adjustment request operation signal from the adjustment switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the adjustment display device 173, the CR unit CR performs adjustment according to the adjustment request, and the balance of the prepaid card is displayed in the adjustment display device 173. Display is performed. The balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

  Also, the payout control device 41 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38, and also to the launch control device 44. In response to this, a fire stop signal is transmitted.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop switch 524 that stops firing and a touch switch 525 that detects that a player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. The firing control device uses the command (reflecting the signal of the touch switch 525 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the firing handle 14, and the signal of the firing stop switch 524. In response, the launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub integrated control device 42 includes an effect button 15, a jog dial 16, a cross key center button 191 constituting a cross key 19, a cross key up button 192, a cross key down button 193, a cross key left button 194, and a cross key right button 195. They are electrically connected, and these operation signals are input.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Furthermore, the command of the display mode of the effect which displays a character etc. to the effect design control apparatus 43 and the pseudo effect design of a special figure is transmitted.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 is capable of bidirectional communication with the sub integrated control device 42. Then, the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 is controlled in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.
In the pachinko machine 1, the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 are separated into separate devices, but may be configured as a single device.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is a win if a game ball enters the normal operation gate 22 and the normal display starts to change on the general display display device 29 and stops after a predetermined time. The electric utility solenoid 509 is driven, and the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the electric utility is, for example, 0.1 seconds (once) in normal times, and 2.2 seconds (once) in the short-time state (open extended state) advantageous to the player. ). Further, the second special figure starting port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot be entered unless the electric utility is driven.

When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 that can always enter a ball, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) relating to the determination of whether or not the first special figure is appropriate are extracted and stored as a predetermined storage in the first special figure. Number is memorized. Then, the validity determination is performed based on the random number stored in the hold, and accordingly, the first special figure starts to change in the first special figure display device 28A and stops after a predetermined time.
When a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers (numerical data) relating to whether or not the second special figure is determined are extracted, and a predetermined number is stored as reserved storage of the second special figure. Then, the determination of success / failure is performed based on the random number stored in the hold, and accordingly, the second special figure starts the variable display on the second special figure display device 28B, and stops after a predetermined time.
The first special figure display device 28A and the second special figure display device 28B correspond to the variable display section described in the claims.

  Note that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are true or false is given priority regardless of the order of entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special figure, when the fluctuation of the second special figure stops and there is no reserved memory of the second special figure, the amount of the reserved memory of the first special figure Make a pass / fail decision.

  Since the variation display and the fixed display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game area 20, the effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 (claims) The pseudo effect display (corresponding to the fluctuating effect described in the claims) is performed using the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure. Then, the result of the determination of success / failure is notified to the player by a pseudo effect display. For example, the pseudo effect display is configured such that three pseudo effect symbols are changed and a big hit is obtained when the three symbols stop at the same symbol. As the pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is performed, and the player's expectation is enhanced by whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

  The pachinko machine 1 has a big hit game (special game) that can be expected to increase the number of prize balls if it is a big win (winning) according to the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure. Executed. In the big hit game, the special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined release mode, and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 25. Note that, as the big hit game, for example, from a 5R normal big hit game in which a round game that opens the big prize opening 25 in a predetermined release mode is performed for five rounds, an 8R positive variable big hit game in which eight rounds are performed, and a 10R positive variable big hit game in which ten rounds are performed. Any one game is selected.

  The pachinko machine 1 is a stochastic machine. Specifically, games by the pachinko machine 1 are roughly classified into a game state in which the big prize opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big prize opening 25 is opened. Furthermore, the gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed is roughly classified into a normal probability state (normal gaming state) and an advantage for the player as compared to the normal gaming state (high probability of being a big hit, easy to hit a big hit). High-probability gaming states (hereinafter also referred to as probability variation gaming states) exist. For example, after the 5R normal big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to the normal game state, and after the 8R probability change big hit game or the 10R probability change big hit game is finished, the state is changed to the high probability game state.

  The first special figure and the second special figure are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation gaming state is set to be transitionable after the jackpot game is finished in the probability variation symbol, and the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state are set. Of these, in any gaming state, if a big hit is made with the probability variation pattern, after the big hit game is over, the game shifts to the probability changing gaming state. Similarly, the normal game state is set so that it can be transferred after the big hit game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal game state or the probable variable game state is a big hit with the non-probability variation symbol, the big hit game is ended. Then, the normal game state is entered.

  After the transition to the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the usual figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening extension function of the ordinary utility is activated. It becomes. When the variation time (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the short time state, the time for the normal map displayed on the general map display device 29 is shortened as well as the time for the first special chart and the second special chart are shortened. By doing so, the fixed diagram is displayed many times within a certain time. Accordingly, the number of times that the normal map is hit within a certain time increases, and the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened increases accordingly. In addition, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (general power object) is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy to win a large number of game balls. By making it easy for a large number of game balls to win in this manner, the number of times of display of the second special figure is further increased, and the player's possession ball can be obtained by a prize ball obtained by winning the second special figure starting port 24. It becomes difficult to reduce, and an advantageous game can be performed.

  In the probable gaming state, the first special figure, the second special figure, and the usual figure change time is shortened as in the short-time state, and the opening extension function of the utility power is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the extension function of the public utility are the same as the short-time state, but the probability variation game state has a higher probability of hitting a special figure in addition to the short-time state. The gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  The pachinko machine 1 uses the random number (numerical data) extracted due to the entry to the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 24 as the random number. A pre-reading determination is performed to confirm whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit before the determination of whether or not the determination is made. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pre-reading effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach in the reserved memory symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 according to the result of the pre-reading determination.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 displays, for example, whether to perform a pre-reading effect, whether to perform a single announcement or a notice effect regarding a big hit, in the pseudo effect display accompanying the symbol variation of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is configured to be able to change the setting of the production mode, such as the setting of multiple types of production content, special video and sound in the variation production, sound, LED emission color, etc. according to the player's preference .

FIG. 5 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 has a high probability that the winning probability that a big hit game will occur is, for example, the low probability gaming state (ordinary gaming state) is “1/300” regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure. The game state (probability game state) is set to “1/30”.
Regardless of the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability variation entry rate for shifting to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to “65%”. The probable gaming state continues until the next big hit occurs.
The number of time reductions in which the time reduction state is continued is set such that the symbol variation accompanying the determination of whether the first special figure and the second special figure are appropriate is “100 times”.
Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of award balls in the first special figure starting port 23 is set to “3” per ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to “1” for each incoming ball. The number of winning balls for other winning ports (for example, the general winning port 27) is set to “10” for each winning ball. The number of prize balls in the big prize opening 25 is set to “15” for each entered ball.
The prescribed number of winnings in the big winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to “10”.
The normal winning probability is set to “1/5” in the normal gaming state and “4/5” in the short time state.
The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to “0.1 second × 1 time” in the normal gaming state, and is set to “2.2 seconds × 1 time” in the short time state.

Hereinafter, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on program processing executed by the main control device 40 and the like.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of this process (process S100 to process S110, process S115) and the remaining process (process S111). Alternatively, it is started due to an interrupt signal having a period of 4 ms. In this process, first, in process S100, it is determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt. This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the CPU shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is good. As a case where the interruption is not normal, the CPU may be runaway due to noise or the like when the power is turned on, but it may be considered that the CPU runaway is hardly caused by the recent improvement in technology, so it is usually the time when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
If it is negative determination that the interrupt is not normal (process S100: no), an initial setting is made in process S115 (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, making a normal figure and a special figure as an initial symbol, etc.) Execute each initial value in the memory work area). A numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written into the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If the determination in step S100 is affirmative with a normal interrupt (step S100: yes), the initial value random number update process in step S101 is executed. This process is an increment process in which “1” is added each time this process is executed for the initial random number value, and “1” is added to the initial random number value before this process is executed. When the random number before execution is “maximum value”, the next process returns to the initial value “0”, and integers from “0” to “maximum value” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number update process in step S102, an increment process is performed in which “1” is added every time the process is executed, as in the initial value random number update process. The integer from “0” to “maximum value” is repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set (created) in the initial value random number update process. If this value is “150”, the big hit determination random number is updated as “150” “151” “152”... “Maximum value” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated, the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determination random number. The jackpot determining random number is incremented by “1” from the initial value. Then, when the big hit determination random number is updated once again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “149”, the cycle is one round. Therefore, the value next to “149” is the value of the initial random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “149” “87” “88”... “Maximum value” “0” “1”. Next to “” is a new random value of the initial value.

The subsequent big hit symbol determination random number update process of process S103 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”, and adds “1” for each process and exceeds the maximum value. It returns to the initial value “0”.
The subsequent hit determination random number update process in step S104 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process starts. It returns to “0” which is the value of. The value to be won is always “7”. This winning determination random number is used for the lottery of the usual figure, and the initial value random number, the big hit determining random number, the reach determination random number, the big hit symbol determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are used for the special drawing lottery.

The reach determination random number update process in process S105 is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”. When the maximum value is exceeded by adding “1” for each process, the first update is performed. The value returns to “0”.
The random number update process for determining the variation pattern in the process S106 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 120 integers “0” to “119”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process is started. It returns to “0” which is the value of.

  In the winning confirmation process in the subsequent process S107, the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 check the winning (winning), the passing of the game ball of the normal operation gate 22, the general winning port 27 Confirmation of winning (winning) and input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 40 are executed.

In the success / failure determination process in the next process S108, a process for determining whether or not there is a win / no-go corresponding to each of the ordinary figure and the special figure, and a symbol variation and special game process associated with the determination of the success / failure are performed.
In each output process of the subsequent process S109, the main control device 40 sends the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, the production symbol control device 43, the launch control device 44, the big prize opening solenoid 508, etc. as the game progresses. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (process S107) that there is a game ball entering at each winning port on the game board, a prize ball signal is sent to the payout control device 41 so as to pay out the game ball as a prize ball. Execute the process to send. Moreover, the process which outputs the sound data corresponding to a game state to the sub integrated control apparatus 42 is performed. Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine, processing for outputting an error signal to the effect symbol control device 43 is executed to notify that the error is in progress.

  The fraud monitoring process in the subsequent process S110 is a process for monitoring whether the general winning opening 27 is fraudulent. This is a process of determining whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number determined in advance, and determining that the number of game balls is incorrect, and notifying that fact.

  The remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of the initial value random number update process of process S111, but is exactly the same process as the process S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required for executing this process from the process S100 to the process S111 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot process, the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (300 from 0 to 299) when the big hit determination random number has made a round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/300. The hit determination random number update process (process S104) may also be executed in the remaining process.

Next, a part of subroutines of the winning confirmation process (process S107), the success / failure determination process (process S108), and each output process (process S109) which are deeply related to the present invention will be described.
In the “starting ball entry confirmation process” shown in FIG. 7, various random numbers such as a jackpot determining random number extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24, Stored in the main controller 40 as reserved storage. Then, various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the second special figure starting port 24 are as follows. There are four.

In the “special drawing start entry confirmation process”, first, it is determined in step S200 whether or not the first special figure start opening switch 503 detects entry into the first special figure start opening 23. If it is negative determination (process S200: no), it will transfer to process S205.
If it is affirmation determination (process S200: yes), it will be determined whether the number of the pending | holding memory | storages of the 1st special figure memorize | stored in the main control apparatus 40 in process S201 is full (it has reached the upper limit number). . If it is affirmation determination (process S201: yes), it will transfer to process S205.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S201 (process S201: no), a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc., of the first special figure are extracted in the process S202. . The various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of the main controller 40 as the reserved storage. It should be noted that even if the number of reserved memories in the first special figure is “0”, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 is less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same manner as when there is a storage number.

Subsequently, the prefetch determination process of the first special figure in the process S203 is executed. In the pre-reading determination process, whether or not the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value is determined before determining whether or not the big hit is made. . For example, as a specific numerical value, whether it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and if it is a big hit, whether it is a probable big hit or a big hit with a large number of rounds It is confirmed whether or not. In this process, a prefetch command indicating the judgment result of the prefetch judgment of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Thereafter, in step S204, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storages is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the value of the added pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.
The prefetch command is preferably transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach. Of course, a configuration may be adopted in which a prefetch command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 every time regardless of the determination contents. In response to the pre-read command, the sub integrated control device 42 performs a pre-read effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach in the reserved memory symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 21.

In the subsequent process S205, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting port switch 504 has detected a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. If a negative determination is made (process S205: no), the process returns to the main routine of the main controller 40, and this process ends.
If it is affirmation determination (process S205: yes), it will be determined whether the number of the pending | holding memory | storage of the 2nd special figure memorize | stored in the main control apparatus 40 in process S206 is full (it has reached the upper limit number). . If it is affirmation determination (process S206: yes), it will return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S206 (process S206: no), a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc., of the second special figure are extracted in the process S207. . The various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of the main controller 40 as the reserved storage. It should be noted that even if the number of reserved memories in the second special figure is “0”, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start opening 24 are less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same manner as when there is a storage number.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process for the second special drawing is executed in process S208. In the pre-reading determination process, whether or not the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value is determined before determining whether or not the big hit is made. . For example, as a specific numerical value, whether it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and if it is a big hit, whether it is a probable big hit or a big hit with a large number of rounds It is confirmed whether or not. In this process, a prefetch command indicating the judgment result of the prefetch judgment of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Thereafter, in step S209, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storages is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the value of the added pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.
The prefetch command is preferably transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach.

In this “starting ball check process”, if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance, and then the random numbers stored in the predetermined storage areas are stored in a reserved state. It is the structure memorize | stored in an area | region. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in a predetermined storage area and a reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full. If the number is not full, random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area are deleted.
In this “special drawing start entry confirmation process”, the prefetch determination process predetermines a random number stored in a predetermined storage area, but is not limited to this, so that a random number stored in the reserved storage area is prefetched. It may be.

  FIG. 8 to FIG. 11 show a flowchart of the “special drawing determination processing”. In this process, the success / failure determination for the first special figure and the determination for the second special figure are executed separately, and if there is a holding storage for the second special figure, the determination for the second special figure is given priority. . It should be noted that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are determined is almost the same process, and in the following description, the two are distinguished if necessary. Otherwise, the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply “special drawing”.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the “special figure determination / determination process”, first, in process S300, it is determined whether or not a special winning combination is not being played by confirming that the special electric accessory is not in operation. If it is negative determination (process S300: no), it will transfer to a "special game process" (refer FIG. 9).
If it is affirmation determination (process S300: yes), it will be determined in process S301 whether the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure is carrying out the fluctuation stop. If it is affirmation determination (process S301: yes), it will be determined in process S302 whether the fixed symbol of a 1st special figure or a 2nd special figure is not displaying.

  If it is affirmation determination in the said process S302 (process S302: yes), it will be determined in process S303 whether there exists pending storage of a 2nd special figure. If the determination is affirmative (step S303: yes), the number of reserved memory in the second special figure is subtracted in step S304, and the shift of the reserved memory is performed. As a result of the shift processing, the oldest stored memory among the stored memories of the second special figure becomes the target of the determination.

If a negative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: no), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is a storage of the first special figure. If an affirmative determination is made (process S305: yes), the number of reserved memories in the first special figure is subtracted in process S306, and a process of shifting the reserved memories is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the determination of success / failure.
The standby state is a state waiting for a player and a state waiting for a change in which a game ball is being shot but the special figure has not changed. In response to the standby command, the sub integrated control device 42 displays a demonstration display screen or a symbol standby screen on the effect symbol display device 21.

Subsequent to the process S304 or the process S306, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 9, the probability variation flag is confirmed to determine whether or not the current game state is the special variation probability game state. If the determination is affirmative (step S310: yes), the determination is made in step S311 by comparing the success / failure determination table at the time of probability change with the jackpot determination random number for the stored memory that is the target of the determination.
If a negative determination is made in the process S310 (process S310: no), a determination is made in a process S312 by comparing the normal probability determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the reserved storage that is the target of the determination.

Subsequently, in process S313, it is determined whether or not the success / failure determination in the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit (corresponding to the success / failure determination means described in the claims).
If the determination is affirmative (step S313: yes), in step S314, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determining random number in the stored storage that is the object of the determination.
Subsequently, in step S315, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the variation random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination.

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed in step S316. In this process, based on the determined jackpot design, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variable jackpot game, the 8R probability variable jackpot game, or the 5R normal jackpot game, the end of the jackpot game A transition to a later probability change game, a transition to a shorter time, a setting of a jackpot start effect time of a jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, a setting time of a jackpot end effect, and the like are made.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S313 (process S313: no), it is a loss, and a change pattern such as a change time of a special symbol lose pattern is determined in a process S317. Next, in step S318, a loss setting process is performed.

After the process S316 or the process S318, in the process S319, a process for transmitting the information of the reserved memory after the execution of the determination of the validity (for example, information indicating the decrease of the reserved storage after the execution of the determination of the validity) to the sub integrated control device 42 is performed. .
In the subsequent process S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and the “special game processing” ”. The variation start command and the symbol designation command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the variation time is designated in advance by a variation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the process S301 shown in FIG. 8 (process S301: no), as shown in FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the symbol variation time has elapsed in the process S330. If a negative determination is made (process S330: no), the process proceeds to "special game process".
If it is affirmation determination (process S330: yes), in the fixed symbol display process of process S331, control which complete | finishes the fluctuation display of the special figure of the 1st special figure display apparatus 28A or the 2nd special figure display apparatus 28B will be performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 8 (process S302: no), the process proceeds to the process S340 in FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the determined symbol display time has elapsed (finished). If a negative determination is made (process S340: no), the process proceeds to “special game process”.
On the other hand, if it is affirmation determination (process S340: yes), control which complete | finishes the fixed symbol display of the special figure of the 1st special figure display apparatus 28A or the 2nd special figure display apparatus 28B by the process of completion | finish of the fixed symbol display of process S341. And a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special drawing.

In the subsequent process S342, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit. If it is affirmation determination (process S342: yes), it will be determined in process S343 whether the probability change flag which shows a probability change game state is "1". If it is negative determination (process S343: no), it will transfer to process S345.
If the determination is affirmative (step S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” in step S344.
Subsequently, in process S345, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is “1”. If it is negative determination (process S345: no), it will transfer to process S347.
If the determination is affirmative (step S345: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” in step S346. By these processes, the game state relating to the probability change state and the short time state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequently, in the process S347, the operation of the condition device is started. The condition device is a device that is activated when the winning / non-judgment judgment of the special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed to establish the start condition of the big hit game, and is a device necessary for the operation of the continuous action device for the big hit game It is. Further, in the process S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and in the process S349, the big hit start effect process is performed, and the process proceeds to the “special game process”. Also, with this processing, a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

If a negative determination is made in step S342 (step S342: no), it is determined in step S350 whether the time reduction flag is “1”. If it is negative determination (process S350: no), it will transfer to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (step S350: yes), in step S351, a time counter that counts a time duration is subtracted, and it is determined whether the time counter after the subtraction is “0”. If it is negative determination (process S351: no), it will transfer to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (step S351: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” in step S352.
In the subsequent state designation command transmission processing in step S353, a state designation command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

In the “special game process” shown in FIG. 12, first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous action device is in operation. If it is negative determination (process S400: no), it will return to the main routine of the main controller 40, and this process will be complete | finished. If it is affirmation determination (process S400: yes), it will be determined whether the special winning opening 25 is open in process S401.
If a negative determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: no), it is determined in a process S402 whether or not it is during a big hit game interval. If it is negative determination (process S402: no), it will be determined in process S403 whether the special figure big hit end effect is in process. If the determination is negative (step S403: no), it is determined in step S404 whether the jackpot start effect time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (step S404: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S404: yes), in the process S405, the big winning opening 25 of the first round is opened by the big winning opening releasing process, and the process returns.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, a determination is made as to whether or not there are 10 winning prizes (specified number of winnings) in the special winning opening 25 (process S410), or It is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended (process S411), and if any positive determination is made (process S410 or S411: yes), the special winning opening 25 is closed in process S412. Subsequently, the big hit interval process of process S413 is executed, and the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made in step S410 and step S411 (step S410 and step S411: no), the process returns.

If the determination in step S402 shown in FIG. 12 is affirmative (step S402: yes), it is determined in step S420 whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If the determination is negative (step S420: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (step S420: yes), the final round in step S421 (for example, the fifth round for a 5R jackpot game, the eighth round for an 8R jackpot game, the first round for a 10R jackpot game) 10 rounds). If it is affirmation determination (process S421: yes), the process of the big hit end effect of process S422 will be performed, a big hit end command will be transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 42 and the production symbol control apparatus 43 by this process, and the big hit game will be ended. And return.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: no), the next winning round opening 25 is opened by the opening process of the winning prize opening 25 in the process S423, and the process returns.

If the determination in step S403 shown in FIG. 12 is affirmative (step S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined in step S430 whether the big hit end effect time has elapsed. If the determination is negative (step S430: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S430: yes), operation stop of the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus will be performed in process S431, and operation stop of a condition apparatus will be performed in process S432 subsequently.

Subsequently, in step S433, it is determined whether or not there is a setting that is determined to be a probable change after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. If it is negative determination (process S433: no), it will transfer to process S435.
If the determination is affirmative (step S433: yes), “1” is set to the probability variation flag in step S434. As a result, a probabilistic gaming state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, in process S435, it is determined whether or not there is a setting for shortening the time after the big hit game is finished according to the big hit symbol. If it is negative determination (process S435: no), it will transfer to process S438.
If the determination is affirmative (processing S435: yes), the number of repetitions of the time-saving state (100 times) is set in processing S436, and then “1” is set in the time-saving flag in processing S437. As a result, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends. Thereafter, in process S438, a special jackpot end command transmission process is executed. In this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43, the jackpot game is terminated, and the process returns.

Next, description will be made on the setting change of the effect contents and the setting change of the effect mode in the pseudo effect display of the pachinko machine 1.
FIG. 16 shows effect contents and effect modes that can be changed by the player in the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1, the player selects the language selection, volume / brightness adjustment, recommended character selection, auto button ON, prefetch OFF, one notification ON, notice A appearance rate UP, notice B appearance rate UP, BGM. It is possible to change settings for selection and reserved symbol design selection.
The language selection can select a language used in game explanations and predetermined effects from a plurality of languages.
The volume adjustment is performed by adjusting the volume such as BGM or sound effect when displaying the pseudo effect. The brightness adjustment adjusts the brightness of the display screen of the pseudo effect display, the brightness of other decorative lamps, and LEDs.
In the recommended character selection, a character displayed in a game description or a predetermined effect can be selected from a plurality of characters. When not selected, the character displayed in a game description or a predetermined effect is randomly changed, but can be fixed to a favorite character by selection.
When the auto button ON is selected, for example, when an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 or the like is performed in a pseudo effect display, a predetermined time has elapsed even if the effect button 15 is not operated. The operation effect proceeds as if it was operated later.
When pre-reading OFF is selected, the pre-reading effect is not performed.
The one-shot notification ON is a notification that when the determination result of the first special figure or the second special figure that is changing is a big hit, the changing symbol is a big hit before the fixed display. Then, the single notification ON selects this to permit execution of the single notification or increase the probability that the single notification is performed.
The notice A appearance rate UP is selected, for example, to increase the probability that a cut-in notice (notice A) for temporarily displaying an image showing the possibility of a big hit during a pseudo effect display for a predetermined time will be performed. .
By selecting this, the notice B appearance rate UP is increased, for example, to increase the probability that a dialog notice (notice B) that temporarily displays a speech image indicating the possibility of a big hit during a pseudo-effect display will be performed for a predetermined time. .
BGM selection selects BGM at the time of pseudo production display.
The reserved symbol design selection selects the design and display position of the reserved memory symbol. The reserved symbol design may be only the reserved memory symbol design or may cover the entire area where the reserved symbol symbol is displayed. In addition, it may include the design of the content of the announcement (particularly, the appearance character, the design of the design when changed) at the time of the announcement effect (especially the pre-change announcement of the pre-reading effect), and the player can select his / her favorite design. it can.

In the pachinko machine 1, the player can change the setting of the effect mode A, the brightness effect mode B, the effect mode C, and the effect mode D as the effect mode.
The effect mode A is an effect mode in which a cut-in notice (notice A) can be displayed, for example.
The effect mode B is an effect mode in which, for example, a serif notice (notice B) can be displayed.
The effect mode C is an effect mode in which one notification is not performed, for example.
The effect mode D is an effect mode in which a prefetch effect is mainly performed, for example.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the setting of the effect content in the pseudo effect display can be set in the standby state. On the other hand, the production mode can be set while the first special figure or the second special figure other than the standby state is changing (pseudo production is being displayed) or during the big hit game (of course, it can be set even in the standby state). Good). Therefore, the setting of the production content is performed at an earlier time than the production mode setting. However, setting of prefetch OFF and selection of production mode D, setting of one notification ON and selection of production mode C, setting of notice A appearance rate UP and selection of production mode B, setting of notice B appearance rate UP and production mode The selection of A has a contradictory function. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the effect mode D cannot be selected when the pre-reading OFF is set, the effect mode C cannot be selected when the one notification ON is set, and the effect mode B is set when the notice A appearance rate UP is set. Is not possible, and at the time of setting the notice B appearance rate UP, the production mode A cannot be selected.

  A procedure for the player to set the contents of the effect in the pseudo effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20. First, the player causes the effect symbol display device 21 to display a “menu screen” by pressing the effect button 15 when the pachinko machine 1 is in a standby state. The standby state is a state in which the first special figure or the second special figure is not fluctuating, a state in which the first special figure or the second special figure is not reserved, or a state in which the game is not a big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the standby screen 700 displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 when the pachinko machine 1 is in the standby state includes, for example, the name of the pachinko machine 1 and the Tatsuyoshi 800 bear of the pachinko machine 1 character. Then, an operation explanation 701 indicating an operation for shifting to the menu screen, and a pseudo effect design 810 corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure are displayed.
When the effect button 15 is operated according to the operation explanation 701 by the player, the menu screen 710 is switched.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, on the menu screen 710, an effect content option 711 indicating a plurality of types of effect content that can be set by the player is displayed. The production content options 711 are “language selection: Japanese, Chinese, English”, “volume / brightness adjustment”, “character selection”, “auto button ON”, “production customization”, “BGM selection”, “holding design”. It consists of seven types of options such as “design selection”. The menu screen 710 can be canceled by operating the effect button 15 in a state where no effect content option 711 is selected.

In the menu screen 710, the player moves the cursor up and down with the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19 to select an option, and operates the cross key center button 191 to confirm the selection.
When “language selection: Japanese, Chinese, English” is selected by the player, a language selection screen 720 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, as shown in FIG. On the language selection screen 720, language options 721 indicating a plurality of types of languages that can be set by the player are displayed. The player can select one of the three language options 721 such as “Japanese”, “Chinese”, and “English”. Note that the options are only examples and are not limited to these. The language is selected by moving the cursor up and down with the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19 to select an option, and operating the cross key center button 191 to confirm the selection.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when “volume / brightness adjustment” is selected from the effect content option 711 on the menu screen 710, the volume / brightness is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 as shown in FIG. An adjustment screen 730 is displayed. On the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730, a volume adjustment display unit 731 and a luminance adjustment display unit 732 are displayed. The player selects the volume adjustment display portion 731 or the brightness adjustment display portion 732 by using the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19. Then, the volume / brightness UP or DOWN operation is performed by the cross key left button 194 or the cross key right button 195 of the cross key 19, and the volume / brightness is determined by operating the cross key center button 191. In the volume adjustment display portion 731 and the brightness adjustment display portion 732, the level display changes according to the operation of the cross key left button 194 or the cross key right button 195 to indicate the volume or brightness level.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, when “character selection” is selected from the effect content options 711 on the menu screen 710, a character selection screen 740 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. On the character selection screen 740, character options 741 indicating a plurality of types of characters that can be set by the player are displayed. The player can select one of the three types of options of the character option 741 such as “character A”, “character B”, and “character C”. Note that the options are only examples and are not limited to these. The character is selected by moving the cursor up and down with the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19 to select an option, and operating the cross key center button 191 to confirm the selection.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, when “Auto button ON” is selected from the effect content option 711 on the menu screen 710, the auto symbol ON setting is set in the effect symbol display device 21 as shown in FIG. 19B. A screen 750 is displayed. The player selects an option “YES (set)” or “NO (not set)” with the cross key left button 194 or the cross key right button 195 of the cross key 19 on the auto button ON setting screen 750, and press the cross key. The center button 191 is operated to confirm the setting.

As shown in FIG. 19C, when “effect customization” is selected from the effect content options 711 on the menu screen 710, an effect customization screen 760 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. On the effect customization screen 760, a setting unit 761 capable of various settings such as setting of prefetch OFF, setting of one notification ON, setting of the notice A appearance rate UP, and setting of the notice B appearance rate UP is displayed. The player selects the pre-read OFF setting, the one-shot notification ON setting, the notice A appearance rate UP setting, or the notice B appearance rate UP setting by using the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19. Then, the cross key left button 194 or the cross key right button 195 of the cross key 19 is used to select an option “◯ (set)” or “× (not set)” for each setting, and operate the cross key center button 191 to operate. Confirm the setting.
It should be noted that the settings of prefetch OFF, single notification ON, and advance notice A appearance rate UP can be set in duplicate. In addition, setting of prefetch OFF, single notification ON, and advance notice B appearance rate UP can be set in duplicate.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when “BGM selection” is selected from the effect content options 711 on the menu screen 710, a BGM selection screen 770 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. On the BGM selection screen 770, BGM options 771 indicating a plurality of types of BGM that can be set by the player are displayed. The player can select any BGM from three types of options, such as “BGMA”, “BGMB”, and “BGMC” of the BGM option 771. Note that the options are only examples and are not limited to these. To select BGM, the cursor is moved up and down with the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19 to select an option, and the cross key center button 191 is operated to confirm the selection.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, when “pending symbol design selection” is selected from the effect content choices 711 on the menu screen 710, the symbol design display device 21 holds the reserved symbol design as shown in FIG. A selection screen 780 is displayed. On the reserved symbol design selection screen 780, a reserved symbol design option 781 indicating a plurality of types of reserved symbol designs that can be set by the player is displayed. The player can select any one of the reserved symbol designs from the three types of options of the reserved symbol design options 781, such as “suspended symbol design A”, “suspended symbol design B”, and “suspended symbol design C”. Note that the options are only examples and are not limited to these. Selection of the reserved symbol design is performed by moving the cursor up and down with the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19 to select an option, and operating the cross key center button 191 to confirm the selection.

  The procedure for the player to set the effect mode in the pseudo effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. First, the player causes the effect symbol display device 21 to display an “effect mode selection screen” by operating the effect button 15 when the pachinko machine 1 is not in the standby state. The time other than the standby state is a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is changing, a state where the first special figure or the second special figure is held, or a big hit gaming state. The example relates to the setting of the production mode when the first special figure or the second special figure is changing.

As shown in FIG. 21A, the pseudo effect display displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 while the first special figure or the second special figure other than the standby state of the pachinko machine 1 is changing is, for example, on the display screen. A character bear Tatsuyoshi 800 is displayed on the upper right side, and a large three-digit pseudo effect design 810 is displayed in the center. In addition, a reserved memory symbol 820 indicating the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the second special figure is displayed by a circle at the lower end of the display screen.
When the effect button 15 is operated by the player in the pseudo effect display, the effect mode selection screen 790 is switched.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (b), on the effect mode selection screen 790, an effect mode first option 791 showing a plurality of types of effect contents that can be set by the player is displayed. The effect mode choices displayed on the effect mode selection screen 790 include the case where the pre-reading OFF, the one notification ON, the notice A appearance rate UP, and the notice B appearance rate UP are set in the effect contents, and the case where it is not selected. The options that can be selected are different. The effect mode first option 791 is an option for the effect mode when the prefetch OFF, the one notification ON, the notice A appearance rate UP, and the notice B appearance rate UP are not set. The production mode first option 791 can be selected from all the production modes, and the choices are four types such as “production mode A”, “production mode B”, “production mode C”, and “production mode D”. Become.

On the effect mode selection screen 790, the player moves the cursor up and down with the cross key up button 192 or the cross key down button 193 of the cross key 19 to select an option, and operates the cross key center button 191 to confirm the selection. To do.
The effect mode selection screen 790 can be canceled by operating the effect button 15 in a state where no effect mode selection screen 790 is selected.
When the “effect mode B” is selected and set by the player, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 is a pseudo effect due to a change in the first special figure or the second special figure. Return to display. Then, an effect mode description 830 indicating that the effect mode of the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure from the next time is changed is displayed on the lower right part of the display screen. In the example shown in the figure, the production mode B is selected and the cat mode is changed from the next time. However, the production mode may be changed based on the change.

  FIG. 22A shows an effect mode second option 792 on the effect mode selection screen 790 when prefetching OFF is set in the effect content. In this case, since the function is contradictory to the setting of the pre-reading OFF and the selection of the production mode D, the production mode second option 792 has three options “production mode A”, “production mode B”, and “production mode C”. “Direction mode D” is excluded from the type.

FIG. 22B shows an effect mode third option 793 on the effect mode selection screen 790 when one notification ON is set in the effect content. In this case, since the function is contradictory to the setting of one notification ON and the selection of the production mode C, the third production mode option 793 has the options “production mode A”, “production mode B”, and “production mode D”. The “production mode C” is excluded.
FIG. 22C shows the effect mode fourth option 794 on the effect mode selection screen 790 when the notice A appearance rate UP is set in the effect content. In this case, since the function of the setting of the notice A appearance rate UP and the selection of the effect mode B are contradictory, the effect mode fourth option 794 has the options “effect mode A”, “effect mode C”, and “effect mode D”. "Exhibition mode B" is excluded.
FIG. 22D shows the effect mode fifth option 795 on the effect mode selection screen 790 when the notice B appearance rate UP is set in the effect content. In this case, since the function of the setting of the notice B appearance rate UP and the selection of the effect mode A are contradictory, the effect mode fifth option 795 has options “effect mode B”, “effect mode C”, and “effect mode D”. "Exhibition mode A" is excluded.

  The setting of the effect mode can be performed not only during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure in the example but during the big hit game. In this case, the effect mode selection screen and the effect mode option are displayed together with the jackpot game effect.

  When the pre-reading OFF function is set, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 indicates that the pre-reading OFF function is set in the pseudo effect display during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is desirable to display the prefetch OFF image 841 at a position on the left side of the upper end of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 in which the pseudo effect display is performed.

  In addition, when the function of one notification ON is set, it is desirable to indicate that the function of one notification ON is set in the pseudo effect display during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. . For example, as shown in FIG. 23B, it is desirable to display the one notification ON image 842 at a position on the left side of the upper end portion of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. Furthermore, if the result of the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is changing is a big hit, before the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed, for example, it is used only for one notification. It is desirable to display the specific character 801 to be displayed and show that it is a big hit.

  When the function of the notice A appearance rate UP is set, the pachinko machine 1 temporarily displays a cut-in image indicating the possibility of a big hit in the pseudo effect display during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. Increase the probability of displaying for a predetermined time. As shown in FIG. 23 (c), the cut-in image, for example, before the first special figure or the second special figure is finalized and displayed, is different from the character used in the pseudo effect display so far. Character A802 is displayed. Furthermore, it is desirable to display a character display 851 such as “chance” indicating the possibility of a big hit.

  In addition, when the function of the notice B appearance rate UP is set, the pachinko machine 1 temporarily displays a serif image indicating the possibility of a big hit in the pseudo effect display while the first special figure or the second special figure is changing. Increase the probability of displaying for a predetermined time. As shown in FIG. 23D, for example, before the first special figure or the second special figure is fixedly displayed, the dialogue image 860 includes a dialogue character B803 and a dialogue character of the announcement character B803 indicating the possibility of a big hit. It is desirable to display the display 861.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the pachinko machine 1 is a character in the effect mode A in the pseudo effect display during the change of the first special figure or the second special figure when the effect mode A is set. The bear's Tatsuyoshi 800 is displayed. In the pachinko machine 1, the production mode A is set to the initial setting mode, and the production mode A is set after resetting by the “production setting initialization process” to be described later or after the power is restored.
When the production mode B is set, as shown in FIG. 24B, in the pseudo production display during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure, the cat Matayoshi 804 which is the character of the production mode B is displayed. indicate.
When the production mode C is set, as shown in FIG. 24C, in the pseudo production display during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure, the fighting images of the karateka a805 and the karateka b806 are displayed. indicate.
When the production mode D is set, as shown in FIG. 24 (d), in the pseudo production display during the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure, the fighting video of the karateka a805 and the boxer 807 is displayed. To do.

Next, program processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described in relation to the effect content setting change and the effect mode setting change in the pseudo effect display.
The “menu screen process” shown in FIG. 25 is a process for selecting an item to be changed and changing the setting when the player changes the setting of the effect content. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the menu screen 710 (FIG. 17B) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in process S500. If it is affirmation determination (process S500: yes), it will transfer to process S504.
If it is negative determination (process S500: no), it will be determined whether the pachinko machine 1 is a standby state in process S501.

If a negative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated (see FIG. 26).
If it is affirmation determination (process S501: yes), it will be determined whether there exists operation of the production button 15 by a player in process S502. If the determination is negative (step S502: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S502: yes), the process which displays the menu screen 710 will be performed in process S503. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the menu screen 710 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S504, it is determined whether or not “language selection: Japanese, Chinese, English” is selected from the effect content options 711 on the menu screen 710. If it is negative determination (process S504: no), it will transfer to process S506.
If the determination is affirmative (step S504: yes), the language is set in a “language selection process” described later in step S505.

Next, in process S506, it is determined whether or not “volume / brightness adjustment” is selected from the effect content options 711. If it is negative determination (process S506: no), it will transfer to process S508.
If the determination is affirmative (step S506: yes), the volume / brightness is adjusted in “volume / brightness adjustment processing” described later in step S507.

Next, in process S508, it is determined whether or not “character selection” is selected from the effect content options 711. If it is negative determination (process S508: no), it will transfer to process S510.
If the determination is affirmative (step S508: yes), a character is selected in a “character selection process” described later in step S509.

Next, in process S510, it is determined whether or not “auto button ON” is selected from the effect content options 711. If it is negative determination (process S510: no), it will transfer to process S512.
If the determination is affirmative (step S510: yes), in step S511, the auto button ON is set in an “auto button ON process” described later.

Next, in process S512, it is determined whether or not “effect customization” is selected from the effect content options 711. If it is negative determination (process S512: no), it will transfer to process S520 (refer FIG. 26).
If the determination is affirmative (step S512: yes), in step S513, pre-reading OFF, one notification ON, notice A appearance rate UP, and notice B appearance rate UP are set in an “effect customization process” described later. This process corresponds to the first effect changing means described in the claims.

As shown in FIG. 26, in process S520, it is determined whether or not “BGM selection” is selected from the effect content options 711. If it is negative determination (process S520: no), it will transfer to process S522.
If the determination is affirmative (step S520: yes), a BGM is selected in a “BGM selection process” described later in step S521.

Next, in process S <b> 522, it is determined whether or not “pending symbol design selection” is selected from the effect content options 711. If it is negative determination (process S522: no), it will transfer to process S524.
If the determination is affirmative (step S522: yes), in step S523, the reserved symbol design is selected in a “holding design selection process” described later.

Next, in process S524, it is determined whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 15 while the menu screen 710 is being displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S524: yes), it will transfer to process S526.
If the determination is negative (step S524: no), it is determined whether a predetermined display time has elapsed since the menu screen 710 was displayed in step S525. If the determination is negative (step S525: no), the process returns.

If the determination in step S524 or step S525 is affirmative (step S524 or step S525: yes), the display of the menu screen 710 is terminated in step S526, and the standby screen 700 (FIG. 17A) is displayed in the subsequent step S527. To do. Then return.
As described above, the menu screen 710 is returned to the standby screen 700 by the operation of the effect button 15 or the elapse of the display time. However, when the game ball is launched while the menu screen 710 is displayed, the menu screen 710 is returned to the standby screen 700. You may do it.

As shown in FIG. 27, the “language selection process” first determines whether or not the language selection screen 720 (FIG. 17C) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in the process S550. If it is affirmation determination (process S550: yes), it will transfer to process S552.
If it is negative determination (process S550: no), the process which displays the language selection screen 720 will be performed in process S551. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the language selection screen 720 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S552, it is determined whether or not the effect button 15 is operated while the language selection screen 720 is displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S552: yes), it will transfer to process S554.
If the determination is negative (step S552: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the language selection screen 720 was displayed in step S553.

If the determination in step S552 or step S553 is affirmative (step S552 or step S553: yes), the display of the language selection screen 720 is terminated in step S554, and the menu screen 710 (FIG. 17B) is displayed in the subsequent step S555. indicate.
As described above, the language selection screen 720 is returned to the menu screen 710 by the operation of the effect button 15 or the elapse of the display time. However, when the game ball is fired while the language selection screen 720 is displayed, the standby screen 700 is displayed. You may make it return to.

  If a negative determination is made in step S553 (step S553: no), it is determined whether or not Japanese is selected from the language option 721 on the language selection screen 720 in step S556. If it is affirmation determination (process S556: yes), the process which sets Japanese as a language will be performed in process S557. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the processing S554 and the processing S555. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in step S556 (step S556: no), it is determined whether or not Chinese has been selected from the language option 721 in step S558. If it is affirmation determination (process S558: yes), the process which sets Chinese as a language will be performed in process S559. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the processing S554 and the processing S555. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S558 (process S558: no), it is determined whether or not English is selected from the language option 721 in the process S560. If the determination is negative (step S560: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S560: yes), the process which sets English as a language will be performed in process S561. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the processing S554 and the processing S555. Then return.

As shown in FIG. 28, the “volume / brightness adjustment process” first determines whether the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 (FIG. 18B) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in process S600. . If it is affirmation determination (process S600: yes), it will transfer to process S602.
If the determination is negative (step S600: no), in step S601, the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 is displayed. With this process, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the sound volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S602, it is determined whether or not the volume adjustment display unit 731 has been selected on the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730. If it is negative determination (process S602: no), it will transfer to process S607.
If the determination is affirmative (step S602: yes), it is determined in step S603 whether or not a volume up operation has been performed by the cross key right button 195. If it is negative determination (process S603: no), it will transfer to process S605.
If an affirmative determination is made in step S603 (step S603: yes), control is performed to increase the volume in step S604.

Next, in step S605, it is determined whether or not a volume down operation has been performed with the cross key left button 194. If it is negative determination (process S605: no), it will transfer to process S607.
If the determination is affirmative (step S605: yes), control for lowering the volume is performed in step S606.

In subsequent step S607, it is determined whether or not the brightness adjustment display unit 732 has been selected from the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730. If it is negative determination (process S607: no), it will transfer to process S612.
If it is affirmative determination (process S607: yes), it will be determined whether the brightness | luminance UP operation was performed by the cross key right button 195 in process S608. If it is negative determination (process S608: no), it will transfer to process S610.
If it is affirmation determination in the said process S608 (process S608: yes), control which raises a brightness | luminance will be performed in process S609.

Next, in process S610, it is determined whether or not a brightness down operation has been performed with the cross key left button 194. If it is negative determination (process S610: no), it will transfer to process S612.
If it is affirmation determination (process S610: yes), control which reduces a brightness | luminance will be performed in process S611.

Next, in process S612, it is determined whether or not the effect button 15 is operated while the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 is being displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S612: yes), it will transfer to process S614.
If the determination is negative (step S612: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 was displayed in step S613. If the determination is negative (step S613: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.

If the determination in step S612 or step S613 is affirmative (step S612 or step S613: yes), the display of the volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 is terminated in step S614, and the menu screen 710 is displayed in the subsequent step S615. Then return.
As described above, the sound volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 is returned to the menu screen 710 when the operation button 15 is operated or the display time elapses. However, a game ball is fired while the sound volume / brightness adjustment screen 730 is displayed. It is also possible to return to the standby screen 700.

As shown in FIG. 29, the “character selection process” first determines whether or not the character selection screen 740 (FIG. 18D) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in the process S650. If it is affirmation determination (process S650: yes), it will transfer to process S652.
If it is negative determination (process S650: no), the process which displays the character selection screen 740 will be performed in process S651. By this process, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the character selection screen 740 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S652, it is determined whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 15 while the character selection screen 740 is being displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S652: yes), it will transfer to process S654.
If the determination is negative (step S652: no), it is determined whether a predetermined display time has elapsed since the character selection screen 740 was displayed in step S653.

If the determination in step S652 or step S653 is affirmative (step S652 or step S653: yes), the display of the character selection screen 740 is terminated in step S654, and the menu screen 710 is displayed in the subsequent step S655. Then return.
As described above, the character selection screen 740 is returned to the menu screen 710 by the operation of the effect button 15 or the elapse of the display time. However, when the game ball is fired while the character selection screen 740 is displayed, the standby screen 700 is displayed. You may make it return to.

  If a negative determination is made in step S653 (step S653: no), it is determined in step S656 whether or not the character A is selected from the character options 741 on the character selection screen 740. If it is affirmation determination (process S656: yes), the process which sets the character A will be performed in process S657. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the process S654 and the process S655. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S656 (process S656: no), it is determined whether or not the character B is selected from the character options 741 in the process S658. If it is affirmation determination (process S658: yes), the process which sets the character B will be performed in process S659. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the process S654 and the process S655. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S658 (process S658: no), it is determined whether or not the character C is selected from the character options 741 in the process S660. If the determination is negative (step S660: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S660: yes), the process which sets the character C will be performed in process S661. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the process S654 and the process S655. Then return.

As shown in FIG. 30, the “auto button ON process” first determines whether or not the auto button ON setting screen 750 (FIG. 19B) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in process S700. If it is affirmation determination (process S700: yes), it will transfer to process S702.
If the determination is negative (step S700: no), in step S701, processing for displaying the auto button ON setting screen 750 is performed. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the auto button ON setting screen 750 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S <b> 702, it is determined whether or not “YES (set)” has been selected on the auto button ON setting screen 750. If it is negative determination (process S702: no), it will transfer to process S704.
If it is affirmation determination (process S702: yes), control which sets the function of an auto button ON will be performed in process S703.

In the subsequent process S704, it is determined whether or not “NO (not set)” is selected from the auto button ON setting screen 750. If it is negative determination (process S704: no), it will transfer to process S706.
If it is affirmation determination (process S704: yes), control which does not set the function of an auto button ON will be performed in process S705.

Next, in process S706, it is determined whether or not the effect button 15 is operated while the auto button ON setting screen 750 is displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S706: yes), it will transfer to process S708.
If the determination is negative (step S706: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the auto button ON setting screen 750 was displayed in step S707. If the determination is negative (step S707: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.

If the determination in step S706 or step S707 is affirmative (step S706 or step S707: yes), the display of the auto button ON setting screen 750 is terminated in step S708, and the menu screen 710 is displayed in the subsequent step S709. Then return.
As described above, the auto button ON setting screen 750 is returned to the menu screen 710 when the operation button 15 is operated or the display time elapses. However, a game ball is fired while the auto button ON setting screen 750 is displayed. It is also possible to return to the standby screen 700.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the “effect customization process”, first, it is determined whether or not the effect customization screen 760 (FIG. 19D) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in the process S750. If it is affirmation determination (process S750: yes), it will transfer to process S752.
If it is negative determination (process S750: no), the process which displays the effect customization screen 760 will be performed in process S751. By this process, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect customization screen 760 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S752, it is determined whether or not “◯ (set)” is selected in the prefetch OFF item of the setting unit 761 on the effect customization screen 760. If it is negative determination (process S752: no), it will transfer to process S754.
If it is affirmation determination (process S752: yes), control which sets prefetch OFF in process S753 will be performed.

Next, in process S754, it is determined whether or not “◯ (set)” is selected in the item of “one notification notification ON” of the setting unit 761 on the effect customization screen 760. If it is negative determination (process S754: no), it will transfer to process S756.
If it is affirmation determination (process S754: yes), control which sets 1 notification notification ON will be performed in process S755.

Next, in process S756, it is determined whether or not “◯ (set)” is selected in the item of notice A appearance rate UP of the setting unit 761 on the effect customization screen 760. If it is negative determination (process S756: no), it will transfer to process S758.
If it is affirmation determination (process S756: yes), control which sets notice A appearance rate UP will be performed in process S757.

Next, in process S758, it is determined whether or not “◯ (set)” is selected in the item of the notice B appearance rate UP of the setting unit 761 on the effect customization screen 760. If it is negative determination (process S758: no), it will transfer to process S760.
If it is affirmation determination (process S758: yes), control which sets notice B appearance rate UP will be performed in process S759.

Next, in process S760, it is determined whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 15 while the effect customization screen 760 is displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S760: yes), it will transfer to process S762.
If it is negative determination (process S760: no), it will be determined whether predetermined | prescribed display time passed since the production customization screen 760 was displayed in process S761. If the determination is negative (step S761: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.

If the determination in step S760 or step S761 is affirmative (step S760 or step S761: yes), the display of the effect customization screen 760 is terminated in step S762, and the menu screen 710 is displayed in the subsequent step S763. Then return.
As described above, the effect customization screen 760 is returned to the menu screen 710 when the effect button 15 is operated or the display time elapses. However, when the game ball is fired while the effect customization screen 760 is displayed, the standby screen 700 is displayed. You may make it return to.

As shown in FIG. 32, the “BGM selection process” first determines whether or not the BGM selection screen 770 (FIG. 20B) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in process S800. If it is affirmation determination (process S800: yes), it will transfer to process S802.
If the determination is negative (process S800: no), a process of displaying the BGM selection screen 770 is performed in process S801. By this process, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the BGM selection screen 770 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 by the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S802, it is determined whether or not the effect button 15 is operated while the BGM selection screen 770 is being displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S802: yes), it will transfer to process S804.
If the determination is negative (step S802: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the BGM selection screen 770 was displayed in step S803.

If the determination in step S802 or step S803 is affirmative (step S802 or step S803: yes), the display of the BGM selection screen 770 is terminated in step S804, and the menu screen 710 is displayed in the subsequent step S805. Then return.
As described above, the BGM selection screen 770 is returned to the menu screen 710 when the operation button 15 is operated or the display time elapses. However, when the game ball is further fired while the BGM selection screen 770 is displayed, the standby screen 700 is displayed. You may make it return to.

  If a negative determination is made in step S803 (step S803: no), it is determined in step S806 whether BGMA is selected from the BGM option 771 on the BGM selection screen 770. If it is affirmation determination (process S806: yes), the process which sets BGMA will be performed in process S807. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the process S804 and the process S805. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in step S806 (step S806: no), it is determined in step S808 whether BGMB is selected from the BGM option 771. If it is affirmation determination (process S808: yes), the process which sets BGMB will be performed in process S809. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the process S804 and the process S805. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S808 (process S808: no), it is determined whether or not BGM is selected from the BGM option 771 in the process S810. If the determination is negative (step S810: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S810: yes), the process which sets BGMC will be performed in process S811. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the process S804 and the process S805. Then return.

As shown in FIG. 33, the “pending design selection process” first determines whether or not the holding symbol design selection screen 780 (FIG. 20D) is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in the process S850. If it is affirmation determination (process S850: yes), it will transfer to process S852.
If the determination is negative (step S850: no), a process for displaying the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 is performed in step S851. By this process, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S852, it is determined whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 15 while the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 is being displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S852: yes), it will transfer to process S854.
If the determination is negative (step S852: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 was displayed in step S853.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S852 or step S853 (step S852 or step S853: yes), the display of the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 is terminated in step S854, and the menu screen 710 is displayed in the subsequent step S855. Then return.
As described above, the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 is returned to the menu screen 710 when the production button 15 is operated or the display time elapses. However, a game ball is fired while the reserved symbol design selection screen 780 is displayed. It is also possible to return to the standby screen 700.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S853 (process S853: no), it is determined in a process S856 whether or not the reserved symbol design A is selected from the reserved symbol design selection 781 on the reserved symbol design selection screen 780. If it is affirmation determination (process S856: yes), the process which sets the pending | holding symbol design A will be performed in process S857. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the processing S854 and the processing S855. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in step S856 (step S856: no), it is determined in step S858 whether or not the reserved symbol design B is selected from the reserved symbol design options 781. If it is affirmation determination (process S858: yes), the process which sets the pending | holding symbol design B will be performed in process S859. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the processing S854 and the processing S855. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S858 (process S858: no), it is determined whether or not the reserved symbol design C is selected from the reserved symbol design options 781 in the process S860. If the determination is negative (step S860: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S860: yes), the process which sets the pending | holding symbol design C will be performed in process S861. After the setting, the process returns to the menu screen 710 through the processing S854 and the processing S855. Then return.

The “production mode selection screen process” shown in FIG. 34 is a production mode that can be set according to the setting status of the functions of pre-reading OFF, single notification ON, notice A appearance rate UP, and notice B appearance rate UP as production contents. This is a process of changing the option shown to any one of the effect mode first option 791 to effect mode fifth option 795.
In this process, first, in process S900, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is in a state other than the standby state. If the determination is negative (step S900: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.

If the determination is affirmative (step S900: yes), in step S901, it is determined whether or not the effect button 15 has been operated to display the effect mode selection screen 790 (FIG. 21B) and select the effect mode. To do. If the determination is negative (step S901: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S901: yes), it will be determined whether prefetch OFF is set in process S902. If it is affirmation determination (process S902: yes), the process which displays the effect mode 2nd option 792 (FIG.22 (a)) as an option of the effect mode selection screen 790 in process S903 will be performed. By this process, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and an effect mode selection screen 790 including the effect mode second option 792 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 under the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Is done. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in step S902 (step S902: no), it is determined in step S904 whether one notification ON is set. If it is affirmation determination (process S904: yes), the process which displays the effect mode 3rd choice 793 (FIG.22 (b)) as an option of the effect mode selection screen 790 in process S905 will be performed. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and an effect mode selection screen 790 including the effect mode third option 793 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 by the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Is done. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in step S904 (step S904: no), it is determined in step S906 whether the notice A appearance rate UP is set. If it is affirmation determination (process S906: yes), the process which displays the effect mode 4th choice 794 (FIG.22 (c)) as an option of the effect mode selection screen 790 in process S907 will be performed. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and an effect mode selection screen 790 including the effect mode fourth option 794 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 by the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Is done. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in step S906 (step S906: no), it is determined in step S908 whether or not the notice B appearance rate UP is set. If it is affirmation determination (process S908: yes), the process which displays the effect mode 5th option 795 (FIG.22 (d)) as an option of the effect mode selection screen 790 in process S909 will be performed. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and an effect mode selection screen 790 including the effect mode fifth option 795 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 by the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Is done. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in process S908 (process S908: no), none of prefetching OFF, single notification ON, notice A appearance rate UP, and notice B appearance rate UP is set, so that an effect mode is selected in process S910. Processing for displaying the rendering mode first option 791 (FIG. 21B) as an option on the screen 790 is performed. By this processing, a command is issued from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and an effect mode selection screen 790 including the effect mode first option 791 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 by the control of the effect symbol control device 43. Is done. Then return.

The “effect mode setting process” shown in FIG. 35 is a process for setting the effect mode selected by the player on the effect mode selection screen 790 (FIG. 21B).
In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect mode selection screen 790 is being displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in process S950. If the determination is negative (step S950: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and this process is terminated.

Next, in process S951, it is determined whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 15 while the effect mode selection screen 790 is being displayed. If it is affirmation determination (process S951: yes), it will transfer to process S953.
If the determination is negative (step S951: no), it is determined whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the presentation mode selection screen 790 was displayed in step S952.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S951 or step S952 (step S951 or step S952: yes), the display of the effect mode selection screen 790 is terminated in step S953, and the subsequent process S954 returns to a pseudo effect display, a jackpot game effect, or the like. .

  If a negative determination is made in process S952 (process S952: no), it is determined whether or not effect mode A is selected from effect mode first option 791 to effect mode fifth option 795 on effect mode selection screen 790 in process S955. . If it is affirmation determination (process S955: yes), the process which sets the production mode A will be performed in process S956. After the setting, the process returns to the pseudo effect display, the big hit game effect, etc. through the process S953 and the process S954. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in process S955 (process S955: no), it is determined in process S957 whether or not effect mode B is selected from effect mode first option 791 to effect mode fifth option 795 on effect mode selection screen 790. . If it is affirmation determination (process S957: yes), the process which sets the production mode B will be performed in process S958. After the setting, the process returns to the pseudo effect display, the big hit game effect, etc. through the process S953 and the process S954. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in process S957 (process S957: no), it is determined whether or not effect mode C is selected from effect mode first option 791 to effect mode fifth option 795 of effect mode selection screen 790 in process S959. . If it is affirmation determination (process S959: yes), the process which sets the production mode C will be performed in process S960. After the setting, the process returns to the pseudo effect display, the big hit game effect, etc. through the process S953 and the process S954. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in process S959 (process S959: no), it is determined in process S961 whether or not effect mode D is selected from effect mode first option 791 to effect mode fifth option 795 on effect mode selection screen 790. . If the determination is negative (step S961: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S961: yes), the process which sets the production mode D will be performed in process S962. After the setting, the process returns to the pseudo effect display, the big hit game effect, etc. through the process S953 and the process S954. Then return.
Note that processing S955 to processing S962 correspond to second changing means described in the claims.

The pachinko machine 1 desirably has a configuration capable of returning various settings to the initial state at once by simple operations on the contents of the effects set by the player. For example, when there is a setting change of the production content by the player, the production setting reset screen 900 shown in FIG. 36 is displayed alternately with the standby screen 700 (FIG. 17A) in the standby state of the pachinko machine 1. On the effect setting reset screen 900, an operation explanation 901 indicating that the effect setting can be initialized by operating the effect button 15 is displayed.
Then, during the display of the effect setting reset screen 900, the effect contents set by the player by operating the effect button 15 are initialized to the factory settings of the pachinko machine 1. In addition, it is desirable that the object to be reset at this time is changed not only to the effect setting, but also to the effect mode that is initially set for the selected effect mode. For example, in the initial state, it is inconvenient if an effect mode mainly for one notification is left selected when a notice effect for one notification is not set to appear. However, as long as there is no such worry, a configuration in which only the effect setting is initialized or a reset screen for initializing the effect mode may be displayed.
In the case of a configuration with a large number of production modes, the initial production mode can be restored with a single operation. It is possible to play the game by returning the effect mode selected by the player who has played before to the initial state.
In the case of a pachinko machine, there is a tendency to play while a plurality of players are switching one game machine, so the more the production options are increased, the more the production settings and production modes selected by the player are different. It becomes important to have a function that can be restored to the initial state immediately after the replacement.

As shown in FIG. 37, the initialization of the effect setting is controlled by the “effect setting initialization process” executed by the sub integrated control device 42. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect setting reset screen 900 is being displayed in process S980. If the determination is negative (step S980: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42 and the present process ends.
If the determination is affirmative (step S980: yes), it is determined in step S981 whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 15 while the effect setting reset screen 900 is displayed. If the determination is affirmative (step S981: yes), the effect setting is initialized in step S982. This process corresponds to the initial state transition means described in the claims.
Next, the display of the effect setting reset screen 900 is ended in the process S983, and the standby screen 700 is displayed in the subsequent process S984. Then return.

If a negative determination is made in step S981 (step S981: no), it is determined in step S985 whether or not a predetermined display time has elapsed since the presentation setting reset screen 900 was displayed. If the determination is negative (step S985: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (process S985: yes), it will return to the standby screen 700 through the said process S983 and the said process S984. Then return.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment makes a go / no-go decision by the go / no-go judging means [FIG. 9: step S313] when the start condition is met after a predetermined start condition is met, and the variable display section [ 28A, 28B] starts the variable display of the identification information, and in response to the variable display in the variable display section, the effect display section [21] executes the variable display of the identification information for a plurality of types. None, a gaming machine that shifts the gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player by displaying the specific display result of the success / failure determination on the variable display unit, and the variable effect is an effect by a plurality of types of effect modes. The operation means [15, 19] that can be operated by the player in a configuration that can be executed, and when the gaming machine is in a standby state, the content of the effect that is performed in the variable effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player is changed. Is possible 1 effect changing means [FIG. 25: process S513] and second effect changing means capable of changing the setting of the effect mode according to the operation of the operating means by the player when the gaming machine is not in the standby state [FIG. 35: Processing S955 to S962], setting content changing means for changing the setting contents that can be set in the effect mode according to the setting content set by the first effect changing means [FIG. 35: processing S902 to processing S910] It is the structure provided with.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include initial state transition means (FIG. 37: processing S982) capable of returning the setting of the production contents to the initial settings all at once by a predetermined operation.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the setting of the effect content of the pseudo effect display corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure can be suitably performed when the pachinko machine 1 is in the standby state. . Moreover, the setting of the effect mode of the pseudo effect display can be suitably performed when the pachinko machine 1 is not in the standby state.
However, since the setting of the effect content of the pseudo effect display is set when the pachinko machine 1 is in the standby state, it is performed at a time earlier than the setting of the effect mode. Therefore, for example, even if the one-notification notification is set in the setting of the effect contents of the pseudo-effect display, if the effect mode C in which one notification is not performed can be set by the setting of the effect mode, the effects are inconsistent. . Further, for example, even if the pre-reading is set to OFF in the setting of the content of the pseudo-effect display, if the pre-production effect is set to the main production mode D, the production is inconsistent. Therefore, the effect mode that can be selected by the second effect changing means can be set within the selection range based on the effect content set by the first effect changing means by the setting content changing means. The direction of the effect that is a large frame is determined by the means, and the effect mode can be easily changed by the second effect changing means within the range of the direction. Therefore, it is easy to use the setting function related to the variable effect, the effect setting and the effect mode can be easily changed, and a gaming machine that can enjoy the game while enhancing the player's expectation by the desired effect can be realized.
Further, the pachinko machine 1 can easily initialize the setting contents with a simple operation, such as when a player is replaced.

  The pachinko machine 1 has described the plurality of types of effect contents shown in FIG. 16 as the effect contents whose settings can be changed by the player, but are not limited thereto. For example, in addition to these, it is conceivable to provide an effect mode loop function for periodically changing the effect mode randomly. In this case, when an effect customization item is selected from the effect content option 711 (FIG. 17B) on the menu screen 710, it is desirable to shift to an effect customization selection screen 765 shown in FIG. On the effect customization selection screen 765, in the setting unit 766, setting of the effect mode loop is set in addition to the items of pre-read OFF setting, one notification ON setting, notice A appearance rate UP setting, notice B appearance rate UP setting. The item is displayed.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to change the effect mode in a state other than the standby state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the effect mode may be changed in a state other than the standby state, or may be changed on the effect customization selection screen 765 shown in FIG. In this case, it is desirable to provide an item for effect mode selection in the setting unit 766. With this configuration, all settings related to performance can be performed in the standby state, so that the game can be started with the desired performance from the first game ball launch or the first fluctuation of the pseudo pattern. become. On top of that, by changing the production mode even when it is changing, even if you want to change to another production mode during the game, change the process without interrupting the game and selecting it after standing by. It is possible to have a gaming configuration that can be played.
In addition, when the production setting is initialized, it is desirable that the production mode is changed to the production mode selected in the initial state.
Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 uses a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone to access a website operated in correspondence with the gaming machine by using a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone in order to set the production contents and change the production mode. It is also conceivable to use a mobile-linked service that can exchange game information.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the game balls that have been launched are collected inside the game machine, fired again by the launcher, and applied to an enclosed game machine that uses a storage medium such as an IC card to manage the number of players' balls as data. May be. In this case, it is also conceivable to use a storage medium such as an IC card for setting the content of the effect and changing the effect mode. For example, if the IC card is provided with a function for storing information on setting contents, it is possible to take over the effect setting contents even if the gaming machines are different.
Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a revolving game machine (slot game machine) that plays a game using medals as game media. Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a rotating game machine (parrot game machine) that uses a game ball as a value medium and performs a game similar to a slot game machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 15: Production buttons (operation means), 16: Jog dial, 19: Cross key (operation means),
2: game board, 21: effect symbol display device (effect display unit), 28A: first special diagram display device (variable display unit),
28B: 2nd special figure display device (variable display part), 40: Main control device (appropriateness determination means),
42: Sub-integrated control device (first effect changing means, second effect changing means, setting content changing means, initial state transition means)

Claims (1)

After a predetermined start condition is established, when the start condition is established, the success / failure determination unit performs the determination of the success / failure, and the variable display unit starts to display the variation of the identification information. Corresponding to the variable display, the effect display unit performs a variable effect of a plurality of types of identification information for effect, and the game state is displayed by displaying the specific display result of the success / failure determination on the variable display unit. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
The fluctuating effect is a configuration that can execute effects in a plurality of types of effect modes,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
First effect changing means capable of setting and changing the contents of the effect performed in the variable effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player when the gaming machine is in a standby state;
Second effect changing means capable of changing the setting of the effect mode according to the operation of the operation means by the player when the gaming machine is not in the standby state;
Setting content changing means for changing the setting contents that can be set in the effect mode according to the setting contents set by the first effect changing means;
Initial state transition means capable of returning the setting of the production contents to the initial setting in a batch by a predetermined operation;
With
A gaming machine, wherein when the initial setting is restored, the effect mode is changed to an effect mode selected at the time of initial setting.

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