JP2019195485A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preferably performing a non-game state presentation, if a predetermined operation is performed with a menu screen being displayed.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a settlement switch; and display means or the like capable of displaying a menu screen (e.g., the menus screen in Fig. 5 (e)). When one minute elapses after a unit game is finished or when the menu screen is not displayed in a liquid crystal display 51, if a settlement operation is performed, a demo presentation is to be performed. On the other hand, if the settlement operation is performed with the menu screen being displayed in the liquid crystal display 51, the demo presentation is not to be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

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

As a gaming machine, it is equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can each be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit There is a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, game value is given to the player. There is a pachinko machine.

As such a gaming machine, there was a slot machine that executed a demonstration effect on the condition that a predetermined time had passed without an operation related to the game being performed after the game ended or a settlement operation was performed. (For example, patent document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-77709

However, in the slot machine described above, how to execute a non-game state effect such as a demonstration effect when a predetermined operation such as a settlement operation is performed when the player opens the menu screen Was not considered at all.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to suitably execute a non-game state effect when a predetermined operation is performed when a menu screen is displayed. It is to provide a gaming machine.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a gaming machine 1 exemplified by a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine),
Game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing game values (for example, medals, credits, game balls);
A settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10) that settles the game value stored in the game value storage means based on a specific operation of the player (for example, an operation of the settlement switch 10);
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying a menu screen (for example, the menu screen of FIG. 5 (e)),
When a specific condition (for example, YES in Sb2 in FIG. 4, YES in Sb4) is satisfied, a non-game state effect (for example, a demo effect) indicating that no game is being performed is executed (for example, unit game) 1 minute has passed since the end of the operation (FIGS. 5A and 5B), or when the settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 5 (
(a), (c), and (d)) a demonstration effect is executed) when the specific operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed on the display means (for example, FIG. 4) YE at Sb3
In the case of S, the non-game state effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H), when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the settlement operation is performed. When it is played, the demonstration performance is not executed).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Production execution means (for example, production using the speaker 53 and the LED 52)
For example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes an effect)
Production setting means (for example, by the sub-control unit 91) for setting the production (for example, production setting (volume setting, light amount setting)) based on a predetermined operation of the player (for example, operation of the production button 56 and the cross key 57). Production setting processing),
The effect execution means can execute an effect when the menu screen is displayed on the display means (for example, as shown in FIG. 5E, the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). When using the speaker 53 and the LED 52),
When a predetermined condition (for example, YES in Sa2 in FIG. 3 and YES in Sa4) is established, the setting related to the effect is initialized (for example, when one minute has passed since the unit game ended (FIG. 5 ( a), (b)), and when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 5A, 5C, 5D), the light amount is set. And the volume setting are initialized), and when the specific operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed on the display means (for example, when YES in Sa3 in FIG. 3), the setting related to the effect Is not initialized (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5F to 5H), the liquid crystal display 51
When the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the light amount setting and the volume setting are not initialized).

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The predetermined condition is satisfied when the specific operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the display means (for example, when YES at Sa4 in FIG. 3) (for example,
As shown in FIGS. 5A, 5C, and 5D, when the settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the light amount setting and the volume setting are initialized. ).

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The menu screen is a screen for confirming a history of games played by the player (for example, a game history shown in FIG. 5F).

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The menu screen is a screen on which a player makes settings related to the effect (for example, effect setting) (for example, the description in the “About effect setting” column).

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The menu screen is a screen on which a two-dimensional code including history information of games played by the player is displayed (for example, the description in the column “About mobile interlocking mode” in the modification).

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Sound output means (for example, speaker 53) for outputting sound (for example, BGM, settlement sound),
The setting related to the effect is a setting related to the sound output from the sound output means (for example,
Volume setting)
The sound output means is
When the game value is being adjusted by the payment means while the menu screen is displayed on the display means, a specific sound (for example, a payment sound) is output (for example, in FIG. 5 (g)). As shown in the figure, when the settlement is performed while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a settlement sound is output from the speaker 53).
When the game value is not settled by the settlement means while the menu screen is displayed on the display means, a predetermined sound different from the specific sound (for example, BGM1
B) is output (for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), BGM1B is output from the speaker 53 when no settlement is performed while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Production execution means (for example, production using the speaker 53 and the LED 52)
For example, the sub-control unit 91 further includes a process of executing an effect)
The production execution means
When the menu screen is displayed on the display means in the normal state, a specific effect (for example, the speaker 53 outputs BGM1B and the LED 52 lights with the specific color 1B) is executed (for example, FIG. As shown in e), when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal state, the speaker 53 outputs BGM1B and the LED 52 lights up with the specific color 1B).
When the menu screen is displayed on the display means in an advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state, a predetermined effect different from the specific effect (for example, the speaker 53 is BG)
When the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in an advantageous state as shown in FIG. 6 (e), for example, the speaker is output. 53 outputs BGM2 and the LED 52 is lit with the specific color 2).

(9) In the gaming machine of (8) above,
The effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect even when the menu screen is not displayed on the display means in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. Even when the menu screen is not displayed on the display 51, the speaker 53 outputs BGM2 and the LED 52 lights up with the specific color 2).

(10) In the gaming machine of any of (1) to (9) above,
Sound output means (for example, speaker 53) for outputting sound (for example, BGM, settlement sound),
The setting related to the production includes a setting related to the volume output from the sound output means,
While the game value is being adjusted by the payment means, the sound output means is adjusted at a constant volume regardless of whether or not the volume setting is performed by the effect setting means. A sound related to (for example, a settlement sound) is output (for example, FIG. 5C)
, (G), and as shown in FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (g), during the settlement, a constant volume (volume 3) is set regardless of whether the volume is set or not. A settlement sound is output from the speaker 53).

(11) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (10) above,
The specific condition is satisfied when the specific operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the display means (for example, when Sb4 in FIG. 4 is YES, FIG. 5 (a), (
c) and (d), when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a demonstration effect is executed).
When the non-game state effect is executed based on the specific operation, the non-game state effect is not executed until the settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means is completed (for example, FIG. As shown in 5 (c) and (d), when the demonstration effect is executed based on the settlement operation, the demonstration effect is not executed until the settlement is completed.

FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an example of a main internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution content of the effect using a speaker and LED. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the setting initialization process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the demo state transition determination process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating initialization of the production | presentation setting in a normal state, and the transfer to a demo state. It is a figure for demonstrating initialization of the production | presentation setting in an advantageous state, and the transfer to a demo state.

  The form for implementing the game machine 1 which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.

[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating an example of a main internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
B) is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is, for example, a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect. The main control unit 41 includes a RAM 41c that stores various data relating to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 stores the game value in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. Further, the operation unit 7 and the settlement switch 10 are connected to the main control unit 41.

The main control unit 41 outputs various commands as the game progresses. Sub control unit 91
Controls the production based on the control information of the command output from the main control unit 41.
The sub-control unit 91 includes a RAM 91c that stores various data relating to effects.

The sub-control unit 91 includes a liquid crystal display 51 that displays an image, and an LED 5 that lights or blinks.
2 and a speaker 53 for outputting sound are connected. The production is liquid crystal display 51, LE
D52 and the speaker 53 are used. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is connected with an effect button 56 and a cross key 57 for performing operation of the menu screen, effect setting, and the like.

FIG. 1B is a front view of the gaming machine. The gaming machine 1 can play a game by operating the operation unit 7 by the player using the gaming value.

When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the operation unit 7 includes a bet number setting button capable of setting the bet number, a start switch for starting rotation of the reel, a stop switch for stopping the reel, and the like. The game value is a medal or a credit. The game value is given according to the symbol derived by the reel stop.

When the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, the operation unit 7 is a hitting operation handle for launching a gaming ball (game medium). The game value is a game ball. A prize ball is generated when a game ball is won at the prize opening (a game value is given).

The main control unit 41 stores the game value in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Further, the main control unit 41 settles the game value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the player's specific operation. The specific operation is an operation of the settlement switch 10. Checkout switch 10
This operation is also referred to as “settlement operation”.

Specifically, the game value is settled when the player operates the settlement switch 10.
The game value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is cleared by the settlement operation (
The game value is refunded to the player. Note that a gaming value display may be provided in the gaming machine 1 to display the gaming value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

The main control unit 41 transmits a settlement start command to the sub-control unit 91 when the settlement switch 10 is operated. The settlement start command is a command that can specify that settlement has started. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a payment end command to the sub-control unit 91 when the payment is completed. “When payment is completed” refers to the time when the game value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is cleared and the game value is paid back to the player. The settlement end command is a command that can specify that the settlement has been completed.

If the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the assigned gaming value is credited and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50), medals are paid out from the medal payout exit. When the settlement switch 10 is operated, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (
Medals used to set credits and bets are returned).

When the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine, the number of gaming balls is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c, and is settled by the operation of the settlement switch 10 (game balls are paid out). That's fine. For example, the settlement switch 10 may be a counting button provided in an encapsulated gaming machine that encloses a game ball and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize. The assigned score is added and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 41c, but the stored score is settled by the operation of the counting button. Is converted).

[Normal state, advantageous state and demo state]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to a state including a normal state and an advantageous state. The normal state is, for example, a state in which an increase in gaming value cannot be expected as a design of the gaming machine 1 or a state where the game stay rate is higher than the advantageous state. The advantageous state is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the player's hand-held gaming value is more likely to increase than in the normal state, a state in which the player's hand-held gaming value is less likely to decrease, or a player's hand-held value than in the normal state. This is a state where it is easy to shift to a state in which the game value is likely to increase. Note that the advantageous state may be any state as long as it is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The advantageous state is, for example, a bonus that improves the winning probability of a small role in a slot machine, or an AT in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation procedure advantageous to a player. The pachinko gaming machine is a big hit gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player can be executed a predetermined number of times.

In the normal state or the advantageous state, the game image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The game image is an image from which it can be recognized from the outside that the player is playing a game. As an example of a game image, in a normal state, a game image including a background assuming daytime (for example, an image of a sea in the daytime) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in an advantageous state, including a background assuming night. A game image (for example, an image of a night mountain) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A game image including a character together with the background may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

The main control unit 41 can be controlled to the demo state in the normal state or the advantageous state. In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes a demonstration effect in the demonstration state. The demonstration effect is an effect indicating that a game is not being performed, and is an effect that is executed when the demonstration state is controlled. The demonstration effect is executed by displaying a demonstration screen on the liquid crystal display 51. The demonstration screen is an image from which it can be recognized from the outside that the player is not playing a game. As an example of the demonstration screen, a character image of “DEMO” is displayed, and a description about the game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Execution conditions for the demonstration effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Menu screen]
The sub control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a menu screen when the player operates the effect button 56. On the menu screen, selectable items are displayed. As items that can be selected, “game history”, “production setting”, and “menu end” are displayed. Any of selectable items can be selected by operating the cross key 57. When the effect button 56 is operated, a transition is made to a screen related to the selected item. When the effect button 56 is operated in a state where “MENU END” is selected, the display of the menu screen is ended.

When the effect button 56 is operated in a state where “game history” is selected, a game history screen is displayed as a menu screen (the game history screen is included in the menu screen). The game history screen is a screen for confirming a history of games (game history) performed by the player. As the game history, for example, the number of advantageous control times, the number of times the game has been played (number of games), and the like are displayed. The game history is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c.

When the effect button 56 is operated in a state where “effect setting” is selected, an effect setting screen is displayed as a menu screen (the effect setting screen is included in the menu screen). The effect setting screen is a screen for performing settings related to effects (effect settings). The production setting includes volume setting and light amount setting. The sub-control unit 91 is based on the player's performance buttons and cross key 57 operation.
An effect setting process for effect setting is executed.

On the effect setting screen, the volume can be set stepwise between 0 and 7, for example. As the value increases, the volume output from the speaker 53 increases. When the volume “0” is set as the set volume, the speaker 53 does not output sound. When the volume “7” is set as the set volume, the speaker 53 outputs a sound at the maximum volume. The volume “5” is set as the initial volume. The amusement store can set an initial volume. When the volume is not set by the player or when the volume setting is initialized, the speaker 53
Outputs a sound at the initial volume “5”.

However, while the settlement is being performed, the speaker 53 outputs the settlement sound at a constant volume (volume “3”). Here, the constant sound volume is a sound volume that can be heard by the player at the game store, and is a sound volume that the player feels when the sound is heard without being too loud or too low.

On the effect setting screen, the light quantity can be set stepwise between 0 and 7, for example. The larger the numerical value, the brighter the LED 52 lights up or blinks (the amount of light increases). Light intensity
When “0” is set as the set light amount, the LED 52 is turned off. Further, when the light amount “7” is set as the set light amount, the LED 52 lights up brightly or blinks. The light amount is set to “5” as the initial light amount. The amusement store can set an initial light amount. When the light amount is not set by the player or when the light amount setting is initialized, the LED 52 lights or flashes with the light amount “5” which is the initial light amount.

However, the LED 52 is lit with a constant light amount (light amount “3”) while the payment is being performed. Here, the constant light amount is a light amount that allows a player to recognize the lighting or blinking of the LED 52 at a game store, and the player feels that the LED 52 is not too bright and not too dark when the LED 52 is turned on or blinking. Is the amount of light. The initialization of the volume setting and the light amount setting will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Production using speakers and LEDs]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the execution contents of the effect using the speaker and the LED. As shown in FIG. 2, during the normal state, the advantageous state, and the demonstration state, an effect using the speaker 53 and the LED 52 is executed.

During the normal state, when the menu screen is not displayed (when the menu is not displayed)
The speaker 53 outputs BGM1A as BGM and LED
52 executes an effect of lighting with a specific color 1A (for example, white). Further, when the menu screen is displayed in the normal state (also referred to as “when displaying the menu”), the speaker 53 outputs BGM1B as BGM, and the LED 52 lights in a specific color 1B (for example, green). Perform the production.

During the advantageous state, the speaker 53 outputs BGM2 as BGM regardless of whether the menu is not displayed or the menu is displayed, and the LED 52 performs an effect of lighting with a specific color 2 (for example, red). To do.

During the demo state, when the menu is not displayed, the speaker 53 does not output sound and the LED
52 is also turned off. That is, the effect by the speaker 53 and the LED 52 is not executed. In the demo state, when the menu is displayed, the speaker 53 is set to BGM as BG.
While outputting M1B, LED52 performs the effect which lights with specific color 1B. That is, when the menu is displayed, the same effect is executed during the normal state and during the demonstration state.

The sub-control unit 91 causes the speaker 53 to output a settlement sound while the game value is being settled by the settlement operation (until the settlement is completed by the settlement operation). In any of the normal state, the advantageous state, and the demo state, the speaker 53 outputs a settlement sound during settlement (for example, repeatedly outputs the sound “bebebe”),
LED52 performs the effect which blinks with the specific color 3 (for example, yellow).

[Initialization of production settings and execution conditions for demonstration production]
When the player finishes the game and leaves the game, if the game value is stored in the RAM 41c, the player performs a payment operation to adjust the game value. When ending a game, the player often displays a menu screen. For example, at the end of the game, the player displays the game history from the menu screen and confirms the past game history such as the number of advantageous control times and the number of game executions. For these reasons, when the game is ended, the settlement operation is frequently performed with the menu screen opened.

On the other hand, an effect environment dedicated to the player who is playing the game is created by performing the effect settings such as the volume setting and the light amount setting described above. For example, when the initial sound volume (the setting value of the game store) feels that the sound is too loud, the player performs a setting to decrease the sound volume. In addition, when the initial light amount (the setting value of the game store) is too bright, the player performs a setting to decrease the light amount. vice versa,
When the player feels that the sound is low or dark, the player makes a setting to increase the volume and the amount of light.

Here, in a scene where the player is supposed to finish the game and leave the seat, if the effect setting is automatically initialized for the next player, convenience for the game store is enhanced. The scene where the player is considered to leave the game after leaving the game is, for example, when a settlement operation is performed to settle the game value. However, when the game machine 1 simply executes the process of initializing the effect setting when the settlement operation is performed, the following problem occurs.

As described above, when the game is ended, the settlement operation is frequently performed with the menu screen opened. When the adjustment operation is performed with the menu screen open, if the process of initializing the production settings is executed, the sound is suddenly turned up even though the sound is too loud and the volume is set to decrease. The sound is output at a high volume, and the player feels uncomfortable. In addition, although the player feels that the light is too bright and the light amount is set to decrease, the player suddenly sees bright light and feels uncomfortable. If the volume and light intensity are set to increase, the player suddenly becomes darker or darker and the player feels uncomfortable.

Also, in a scene where the player is supposed to end the game and leave the game, a demonstration effect is executed in which the player is controlled in a demo state and displays an image that can be recognized from the outside that the player is not playing a game. The As a condition to be controlled in the demo state, it is assumed that the settlement operation as described above is performed.

However, as described above, since the settlement operation is frequently performed with the menu screen opened, when the settlement operation is performed with the menu screen opened, the demonstration effect is executed. Despite checking the game history information displayed on the menu screen, the player suddenly switches to the demo screen, which makes the player feel uncomfortable.

Due to the circumstances described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is configured so that settings relating to performance can be suitably adjusted when a specific operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed. Configured. In addition, the gaming machine 1 is configured so that the demonstration effect can be suitably executed when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed. Details will be described below.

[Setting initialization processing]
First, the setting initialization process executed in the present embodiment will be described. The sub-control unit 91 initializes effect settings (light amount setting and volume setting) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is satisfied when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game (one game) or when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 does not initialize the light amount setting and the volume setting when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

“When 1 minute has passed since the end of the unit game”, specifically, the state where the game is not performed continues until 1 minute has passed after the result of the variable display becomes other than a specific symbol. It is that. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a flowchart.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the setting initialization process executed by the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit 91 executes an interrupt process by generating an interrupt at regular intervals. The sub-control unit 91 executes setting initialization processing in the timer interrupt processing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not payment is in progress in the step Sa1. For example, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a settlement start command, if it has not yet received a settlement end command, it is determined that settlement is in progress.

If the sub-control unit 91 determines that payment is in progress (YES in Sa1), the process proceeds to step Sa3. If it is determined that payment is not in progress (NO in Sa1), the process proceeds to step Sa2.

In step Sa2, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether one minute has elapsed since the unit game ended. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that one minute has passed since the unit game ends (YES in Sa2), the sub-control unit 91 performs setting initialization (Sa5) to initialize the effect setting (light amount setting and volume setting). To complete the setting initialization process. However, if the timing when 1 minute has passed since the unit game ended is being settled, it is determined that 1 minute has passed since the unit game ended when the settlement is completed, and the settings are initialized ( Sa5) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether the payment is being made or not, setting initialization (Sa5) may be performed when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that one minute has not elapsed since the unit game ended (NO in Sa2), the setting initialization process ends.

In step Sa3, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (YES in Sa3), the sub control unit 91 ends the setting initialization process.

When the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit 91 (Sa
3), it is determined whether or not the settlement is completed (Sa4). For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a settlement end command, it is determined that the settlement has been completed.

If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the payment has been completed (YES in Sa4), it performs setting initialization (Sa5) and ends the setting initialization process. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the payment has not been completed (NO in Sa4), the setting initialization process ends.

That is, when the light amount setting and the sound volume setting are initialized based on the adjustment operation, the sub-control unit 91 initializes the light amount setting and the sound volume setting (setting initialization) after the game value adjustment is completed. However, the sub control unit 91 is not limited to this.
The setting initialization may be performed at the timing of receiving the settlement start command.

[Demo state transition judgment processing]
Next, the demo state transition determination process executed in the present embodiment will be described. When the specific condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 makes a transition to the demo state and executes a demonstration effect. The specific condition is satisfied when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game (one game) or when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
On the other hand, when the settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the demonstration effect is not executed. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a flowchart.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the demo state transition determination process executed by the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit 91 executes setting initialization processing in the timer interrupt processing.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not payment is in progress in the step Sb1. For example, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a settlement start command, if it has not yet received a settlement end command, it is determined that settlement is in progress.

If the sub-control unit 91 determines that payment is in progress (YES in Sb1), the process proceeds to step Sb3. If it is determined that payment is not in progress (NO in Sb1), the process proceeds to step Sb2.

In step Sb2, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether one minute has elapsed since the unit game ended. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that one minute has elapsed since the unit game ends (YES in Sb2), the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the demo state (Sb5) and ends the demo state shift determination process. Demo production is executed by shifting to the demo state. However, if the timing when 1 minute has passed since the end of the unit game is being settled, it is determined that 1 minute has passed since the end of the unit game when the settlement is completed, and a transition is made to the demo state. (Sb5).
However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether the payment is being made or not, the game may be shifted to the demo state (Sb5) when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that one minute has not elapsed since the unit game ended (NO in Sb2), the sub-control unit 91 ends the demo state transition determination process.

In step Sb3, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (YES in Sb3), the sub-control unit 91 ends the demo state transition determination process.

When the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit 91 (Sb
3), it is determined whether the settlement is completed (Sb4). For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a settlement end command, it is determined that the settlement has been completed.

If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the payment has been completed (YES in Sb4), the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the demo state (Sb5) and ends the demo state shift determination process. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the payment has not been completed (NO in Sb4), the demo state transition determination process ends.

That is, when shifting to the demonstration state based on the settlement operation, the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the demonstration state and executes a demonstration effect after the game value settlement is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control unit 91 may shift to the demo state at the timing when the settlement operation is performed (the timing at which the settlement start command is received).

[Initialization of production settings in normal state and transition to demo state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the initialization of the effect setting during the normal state and the transition to the demo state.

FIG. 5A shows a screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal state. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the normal state, a background image assuming daytime is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the player sets the volume “1” as the set volume, and sets the light amount “1” as the set light amount.
"Is set. Since the menu is not displayed in the normal state, the BGM 1A is output from the speaker 53 with the volume “1”, and the LED 52 is lit with the light amount “1” and the specific color 1A is lit.

When one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game, the condition for initializing the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are satisfied. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Is initialized. During the demo state, a demonstration effect is executed. The demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by executing the demonstration effect.

By initializing the effect setting, the volume is set to volume “5” (initial volume), and the light amount is set to light amount “5” (initial light amount). However, when the menu is not displayed in the demonstration state, no sound is output from the speaker 53 and the LED 52 is turned off.

When the game is started based on the start operation by the operation unit 7 in the demo state, the demo state is ended and the state returns to the state of FIG. Whether or not the game is started is a slot machine, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets (operation of a betting number setting button (BET operation). In addition, an automatic BET by a medal insertion or a replay winning may be used. ) Can be determined. Further, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, for example, it can be determined by whether or not a winning at a start winning opening is detected. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the demo state may be terminated on condition that the operation of the hitting ball operating handle is detected.

Returning to the state of FIG. 5A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the background image shown in FIG. Since the volume and the light quantity are initialized, BGM 1A is output from the speaker 53 at the volume "5" (initial volume), and the LED 52 is set to the specific color 1 with the light quantity "5" (initial light quantity).
An effect that lights up at A is executed.

Next, it is assumed that the settlement operation by the settlement switch 10 is performed in the state shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5C, the game value is settled. While the settlement is being performed, the speaker 53 outputs the settlement sound with the volume “3” (volume at the time of settlement), and the LED 52 flashes in the specific color 3 with the light amount “3” (the amount of light at the time of settlement). Executed.

If the checkout operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51,
Initialization conditions for production settings and conditions for transition to the demo state are established. For this reason, waiting for the payment to be completed, as shown in FIG. 5D, the demonstration setting is entered and the effect setting is initialized. The effect state by the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, and the LED 52 is shown in FIG.
). When the game is started based on the start operation by the operation unit 7 in the demo state, the state returns to the state of FIG. 5A with the effect setting initialized.

Next, it is assumed that the effect button 56 is operated in the state shown in FIG. At this time, a menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. When the menu screen is displayed in the normal state, BGM1A is changed to BGM1B, BGM is output from the speaker 53, and the color is changed from the specific color 1A to the specific color 1B.
An effect in which the ED 52 is lit is executed. At this time, the volume and the amount of light are not changed. As described above, when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to perform an effect using the speaker 53 and the LED 52.

Next, when the effect button 56 is operated in a state where “game history” is selected with the cross key 57 on the menu screen, the game history screen is displayed as the menu screen as shown in FIG. . Thereby, the player can check the game history on the game history screen.

Next, it is assumed that the settlement operation is performed while the menu screen is displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5G, the game value is settled. While the settlement is being performed, the speaker 53 outputs the settlement sound with the volume “3” (volume at the time of settlement), and the LED 52 flashes in the specific color 3 with the light amount “3” (the amount of light at the time of settlement). Executed. While the adjustment sound of volume “3” is being output while the menu screen is displayed, the output of BGM1B may be stopped, or BGM1B is output but the volume is It may be “0”.

When the settlement operation is performed in a state where the menu screen is displayed, unlike the situation of FIG. 5D, the condition setting initialization condition and the demo condition transition condition are not satisfied. For this reason,
When the settlement is completed, as shown in FIG. 5 (h), there is no transition to the demo state or the effect setting is not initialized, and the volume and the light quantity do not change from the state of FIG. 5 (f).

In this way, when the settlement is performed while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the settlement sound is output from the speaker 53 at the volume “3” (the volume at the time of settlement) and L
The ED 52 blinks with the specific color 3 with the light amount “3” (light amount at the time of adjustment). However, when the adjustment is not performed while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the volume “1” is output from the speaker 53.
”And the BGM 1B is output, and the LED 52 is lit with the specific color 1B with the light amount“ 1 ”.

In addition, a demonstration screen is displayed when a settlement is performed when the menu screen is not displayed (demonstration effect is executed), while a demonstration is performed when a settlement is performed when the menu screen is displayed. The display of the menu screen is continued without displaying the screen (without performing the demonstration effect).

In addition, when the adjustment is performed when the menu screen is not displayed, the effect setting is initialized, while when the adjustment is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the effect setting is initialized. I will not.

On the menu screen, when there is no operation of the effect button 56 or the cross key 57 for one minute, the display of the menu screen is terminated and the state returns to the state of FIG. It should be noted that the menu screen display is not limited to the case where the display of the menu button 56 or the cross key 57 is not operated for one minute, but is not limited to the end of the menu screen display, but other conditions such as 20 seconds have elapsed. You may end.

In the above-described example, when the effect button 56 and the cross key 57 are not operated for one minute while the menu screen shown in FIG. When the normal state shown in FIG. 5 (a) is restored and then one minute has elapsed in the normal state, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are satisfied, and FIG. 5 (b).
However, the conditions for shifting to such other screen states are not limited to this.

For example, if no operation is performed on the effect button 56 or the cross key 57 for 20 seconds while the menu screen shown in FIG. 5H is displayed, the menu screen is automatically displayed. When the display is completed and the normal state shown in FIG. 5A is restored, and then after 40 seconds have passed in the normal state, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are satisfied, and FIG. A transition to the demo state shown in b) may be made. That is, in this example, the timing at which the player performed the last operation while the menu screen is displayed is the time elapsed for 1 minute when the conditions for initializing the effect settings and the conditions for transition to the demo state are satisfied. The timing is counted. The demo state shown in FIG. 5B is based on the condition that one minute has passed since the last operation was finished by the player with the menu screen displayed (after the operation on the button was released). The production setting is initialized when the process is shifted to. In this way, when the menu screen is displayed and no operation is performed, the transition to the demo state occurs when the conditions for initializing the production settings and the transition condition to the demo state are met. In addition, the production setting may be initialized.

[Initialization of production settings in advantageous state and transition to demo state]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the initialization of the effect setting during the advantageous state and the transition to the demo state.

FIG. 6A shows the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the advantageous state. As shown in FIG. 6A, during the advantageous state, a background image assuming night is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the player sets the volume “1” as the set volume, and sets the light amount “1” as the set light amount.
"Is set. BG with volume “1” from speaker 53 because it is in an advantageous state
While M2 is output, the effect that the LED 52 is lit in the specific color 2 with the light amount “1” is executed.

When one minute has passed since the unit game ended, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are satisfied. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Is initialized. During the demo state, a demonstration effect is executed. The demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by executing the demonstration effect.

By initializing the effect setting, the volume is set to volume “5” (initial volume), and the light amount is set to light amount “5” (initial light amount). However, when the menu is not displayed in the demonstration state, no sound is output from the speaker 53 and the LED 52 is turned off.

When the game is started based on the start operation by the operation unit 7 in the demo state, the demo state is ended and the state returns to the state of FIG. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the background image shown in FIG. Since the volume and the light quantity are initialized, BGM2 is output from the speaker 53 at the volume "5" (initial volume), and the LED 52 is lit with the specific color 2 with the light quantity "5" (initial light quantity). Is done.

Next, it is assumed that the settlement operation by the settlement switch 10 is performed in the state shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6C, the game value is settled. While the settlement is being performed, the speaker 53 outputs the settlement sound with the volume “3” (volume at the time of settlement), and the LED 52 flashes in the specific color 3 with the light amount “3” (the amount of light at the time of settlement). Executed.

If the checkout operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51,
Initialization conditions for production settings and conditions for transition to the demo state are established. For this reason, waiting for the payment to be completed, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the demonstration setting is entered and the effect setting is initialized. The effect state by the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, and the LED 52 is shown in FIG.
). When the game is started based on the start operation by the operation unit 7 in the demo state, the state returns to the state of FIG. 6A with the effect setting initialized.

Next, it is assumed that the effect button 56 is operated in the state shown in FIG. At this time, a menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. When the menu screen is displayed in the advantageous state, BGM2 is output from the speaker 53 with the volume “1”, and the LED 52 performs an effect of turning on the specific color 2 with the light amount “1”.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5E, when the menu screen is displayed in the normal state, the BGM output from the speaker 53 is changed and the lighting color of the LED 52 is changed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6E, when the menu screen is displayed in the advantageous state, the sound output from the speaker 53 and the lighting color of the LED 52 are not changed.

Next, when the effect button 56 is operated with the “game history” selected by the cross key 57 on the menu screen, the game history screen is displayed as the menu screen as shown in FIG. .

Next, it is assumed that the settlement operation is performed while the menu screen is displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6G, the game value is settled. While the settlement is being performed, the speaker 53 outputs the settlement sound with the volume “3” (volume at the time of settlement), and the LED 52 flashes in the specific color 3 with the light amount “3” (the amount of light at the time of settlement). Executed. While the adjustment sound of volume “3” is being output while the menu screen is displayed, the output of BGM1B may be stopped, or BGM1B is output but the volume is It may be “0”.

When the settlement operation is performed in a state where the menu screen is displayed, unlike the situation of FIG. 6D, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demonstration state are not satisfied. For this reason,
When the settlement is completed, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), there is no transition to the demo state or the effect setting is not initialized, and the volume and the light quantity do not change from the state of FIG. 6 (f).

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 5C, 5G, 6C, and 6G, whether or not the sound volume is set during the settlement. Regardless of whether or not the adjustment sound is output from the speaker 53 at a constant volume (volume 3), the LED 52 blinks at a constant light quantity (light quantity 3) regardless of whether or not the light quantity is set.

In the menu screen, when there is no operation of the effect button 56 or the cross key 57 for one minute, the display of the menu screen is terminated and the state returns to the state of FIG. It should be noted that the menu screen display is not limited to the case where the display of the menu button 56 or the cross key 57 is not operated for one minute, but is not limited to the end of the menu screen display, but other conditions such as 20 seconds have elapsed. You may end.

In the above-described example, when the effect button 56 or the cross key 57 is not operated for one minute while the menu screen shown in FIG. Returning to the advantageous state shown in FIG. 6 (a), after that, when one minute has elapsed in the advantageous state, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are established, and FIG.
However, the conditions for shifting to such other screen states are not limited to this.

For example, when the menu screen shown in FIG. 6 (h) is displayed and no operation is performed on the effect button 56 or the cross key 57 for 20 seconds, the menu screen is automatically displayed. When the display is completed and the state returns to the advantageous state shown in FIG. 6 (a) and then another 40 seconds elapses in the advantageous state, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are established and FIG. A transition to the demo state shown in b) may be made. That is, in this example, the timing at which the player performed the last operation while the menu screen is displayed is the time elapsed for 1 minute when the conditions for initializing the effect settings and the conditions for transition to the demo state are satisfied. The timing is counted. The demo state shown in FIG. 6B is based on the condition that one minute has passed since the last operation was finished by the player with the menu screen displayed (after the operation on the button was released). The production setting is initialized when the process is shifted to. In this way, when the menu screen is displayed and no operation is performed, the transition to the demo state occurs when the conditions for initializing the production settings and the transition condition to the demo state are met. In addition, the production setting may be initialized.
[Direction settings]
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 5E and 5F, when the effect button 56 is operated in a state where “game history” is selected with the cross key 57 on the menu screen, As shown in FIG. 5F, the example in which the game history screen is displayed as the menu screen has been described. Similarly, when the effect button 56 is operated in a state where “effect setting” is selected with the cross key 57 on the menu screen, the effect setting screen is displayed as the menu screen.

The case where the settlement operation is performed while the effect setting screen is displayed is the same as the case where the settlement operation is performed while the game history screen is displayed. That is, when the settlement operation is performed when the effect setting screen is displayed, the initialization condition for the effect setting and the condition for shifting to the demo state are not satisfied.

[Main effects]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5E, when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, an effect using the speaker 53 and the LED 52 can be executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, when one minute has passed since the end of the unit game (FIGS. 5A and 5B)
Or when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (
5 (a), (c), and (d)), the effect setting (light quantity setting and volume setting) is initialized while the liquid crystal display 51 is displaying the menu screen for the settlement operation. When is performed, the effect setting is not initialized (FIGS. 5F to 5H). In this way, when the menu screen is displayed, even if the settlement operation is performed, the effect setting is not initialized, so that the player feels uncomfortable because the effect setting set by the player is initialized. Player dissatisfaction can be prevented. Thereby, when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the effect setting can be suitably adjusted.

As shown in FIGS. 5A, 5 </ b> C, and 5 </ b> D, when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect setting (light amount setting and volume setting) is performed. It is initialized. In this way, when the menu screen is displayed, even if a settlement operation is performed, the production settings are not initialized, so that the player can be prevented from dissatisfaction, but the menu screen is not displayed When the settlement operation is performed, the production settings set by the player when the settlement operation is performed and the game is stopped are automatically initialized for the next player. Go up.

As shown in FIG. 5, when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game (FIGS. 5A and 5B)
Or when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (
5 (a), 5 (c), and 5 (d)), when the demonstration effect is executed, when the settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the demonstration effect is performed. Is not executed (FIGS. 5F to 5H). In this way, when the menu screen is displayed, the demonstration effect is not executed even if the settlement operation is performed, so the demonstration effect is switched while checking the information displayed on the menu screen. Thus, the dissatisfaction of the player such that the player feels uncomfortable can be prevented. Thereby, when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the demonstration effect can be suitably executed.

As shown in FIGS. 5A, 5 </ b> C, and 5 </ b> D, when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a demonstration effect is executed. 5 (c), (
As shown in d), when the demonstration effect is executed based on the settlement operation, the demonstration effect is not executed until the settlement is completed. As described above, since the demonstration effect is executed after the settlement is completed, it is easy for the player to know that the settlement has been completed.

As shown in FIG. 5F, the menu screen is a screen for confirming a game history. In this way, even if the player performs a checkout operation while checking the game history, the effect setting is not initialized, so that the player is uncomfortable because the effect setting set by the player is initialized. It is possible to prevent the player's dissatisfaction such as feeling.

As shown in the description of the “Regarding the effect setting”, the menu screen is a screen for effect setting. In this way, even if the player performs a settlement operation while performing the production setting, the production setting is not initialized, so the production setting set by the player is initialized, which makes the player uncomfortable. Player dissatisfaction such as feeling can be prevented.

As shown in FIG. 5G, when the settlement is performed while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the settlement sound is output from the speaker 53. Further, as shown in FIG. 5E, BGM1B is output from the speaker 53 when the settlement is not performed while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, while the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output from the speaker 53 differs depending on whether or not the payment is performed, so the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is easy for the player to understand that the payment is being made even if the player is present.

As shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the settlement is performed when the menu screen is not displayed, a demonstration screen is displayed while the menu screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (h). When the payment is performed, the menu screen is displayed without displaying the demo screen. In this way, even if the checkout operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the screen does not switch to the demo screen, so it is possible to switch to a different screen while checking the information displayed on the menu screen. Player dissatisfaction such that the player feels uncomfortable can be prevented. Thereby, when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the demonstration effect can be suitably executed.

As shown in FIG. 5E, when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal state, the speaker 53 outputs BGM1B and the LED 52 is in the specific color 1B.
Lights on. As shown in FIG. 6E, when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the advantageous state, the speaker 53 outputs BGM2 and the LED 52 is lit with the specific color 2. As described above, the display mode of the speaker 53 and the LED 52 when the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is different between the normal state and the advantageous state. Even when the menu screen is displayed, the player can determine whether the player is in the normal state or in the advantageous state.

As shown in FIG. 6A, in the advantageous state, the speaker 53 outputs BGM2 and the LED 52 is lit with the specific color 2. Thus, in the advantageous state, the liquid crystal display 51
Even if the menu screen is not displayed, the effect of the speaker 53 and the LED 52 is taken over even if the menu screen is switched to the displayed state, so that even if the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, The player can enjoy the production in the advantageous state.

As shown in FIGS. 5 (c), 5 (g), 6 (c), 6 (g), during the settlement, a constant volume is set regardless of whether or not the volume is set. Speaker 53 at (Volume 3)
Since the adjustment sound is output from the speaker 53, the processing load when the adjustment sound is output from the speaker 53 can be reduced.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About gaming machines]
The gaming machine 1 described above includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the variable display unit displays the variable display by stopping the variable display. A slot machine that derives a result and can generate a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units may be used. The gaming machine 1 described above may be a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified.

[About mobile link mode]
The mobile link mode refers to a game mode in which a player's portable terminal is used to reflect his / her past game history by the player's selection. In the mobile link mode, the player's password is issued on the password issue screen. The issued password and the game history of the player corresponding to the password are managed in a management server connected to the gaming machine 1 over the network.

The screen for the mobile linked game mode includes a password issuance screen, a password input screen,
There is a dimension code output screen. The player selects the cross key 57 on the password input screen.
By inputting the password issued in advance using the and operating the production button 56,
A game can be played by taking over the previous game history.

When the game ends, a two-dimensional code output screen is displayed. By operating the effect button 56 on the two-dimensional code output screen, a two-dimensional code including the game history of the player can be output from the gaming machine 1.

As described above, when a game is played in the portable interlocking mode, it is necessary to open a menu screen and output a two-dimensional code when ending the game. In addition, as described above, when a game is finished, a settlement operation is often performed.

Here, if the adjustment setting is initialized when the adjustment operation is performed with the menu screen open, the sound is too loud and the volume is set to decrease.
The player suddenly feels uncomfortable, such as a sudden output of a loud sound.

In the present embodiment, the menu screen includes a game history screen and an effect setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the menu screen may include a two-dimensional code output screen for displaying a two-dimensional code. By doing in this way, even if the player performs a settlement operation while displaying a screen for displaying a two-dimensional code in order to end the game, the effect setting is not initialized. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the dissatisfaction of the player such that the player feels uncomfortable by initializing the effect setting set by the player.

[About the menu screen]
In the present embodiment, the menu screen includes a game history screen and an effect setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the menu screen may include a gaming machine explanation screen for explaining gaming machines. Also, a screen for displaying some information and a screen for performing some setting may be included.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, during the display of the menu screen, the BGM is always used from the speaker 53.
Is output, but the sound may not always be output. For example, some sound may be output when a selection item on the menu screen is selected. For example, a sound “picone” may be output from the speaker 53 when “effect setting” is selected by operating the cross key 57 in a state where “game history” is currently selected.

[About effects that can be set]
In the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be set as the effect setting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character selected by the player may be set. For example, the player may be able to select and set one of the characters A to E. The character selected by the player may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a normal state or an advantageous state.

[Checkout command]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a settlement start command when the settlement switch 10 is operated by the player, and transmits a settlement end command when the settlement is completed. Also, as described with reference to FIG. 3, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the settlement end command, it is determined that the settlement has been completed (YES in Sa4), and the effect setting is initialized (Sa5). ) Further, as described with reference to FIG. 4, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the settlement end command, it is determined that the settlement has been completed (YES in Sb4).
The system is shifted to the demo state (Sb5).

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 may transmit only the settlement start command without transmitting the settlement end command. For example, the checkout start command is a command that can specify the checkout start time and specify the checkout time t. The sub-control unit 91 may determine that the settlement is completed after the settlement required time t has elapsed after receiving the settlement start command (YES in Sa4, YES in Sb4). By doing in this way, after the payment adjustment time t has elapsed since the payment start command is received, the production setting is initialized, and the demonstration production is executed by shifting to the demonstration state. In addition, the settlement sound is output for the settlement required time t after the settlement start command is received.

[About production using speakers and LEDs]
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 2, the speaker 53 and the LED 5
The example which performs the effect using 2 was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect may be performed using another effect device. For example, you may produce using the partial area | region of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 instead of LED52. In this case, for example, an image using the specific color 2 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the advantageous state. Further, the display brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 may be changed according to the light amount set by the player.

Further, in the normal state, the output mode of the sound output from the speaker 53 and the lighting mode of the LED 52 are different between when the menu is not displayed and when the menu is displayed, but these may be shared. In an advantageous state, the output mode of the sound output from the speaker 53 and the lighting mode of the LED 52 may be different between when the menu is not displayed and when the menu is displayed. In the demo state, the output mode of the sound output from the speaker 53 and the lighting mode of the LED 52 may be made common when the menu is not displayed and when the menu is displayed. Also, the output mode of the sound output from the speaker 53 and the LED during the menu display during the demonstration state and during the advantageous state
The 52 lighting modes may be shared. Further, during the demonstration state, the LED 52 may be turned off without outputting the sound from the speaker 53. In addition, the sound may be output in any manner and may be turned on in any manner.

[Initialization of production settings]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect setting is initial when one minute has elapsed since the unit game ended or when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed. When the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed, the production settings are not initialized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect setting may be initialized when the adjustment operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed. In addition, the effect setting is not limited to being initialized when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game, but the effect setting is initialized when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. Also good. In addition, after shifting to the demo state, a predetermined demo performance (for example, one minute execution) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example,
(3 times) The production settings may be initialized when repeated.

[Demonstration performance conditions]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a demonstration effect is executed when one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game, or when a settlement operation is performed when the menu screen is not displayed. When the menu screen is displayed, the demonstration effect is not executed when the settlement operation is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a demonstration effect may be executed when a settlement operation is performed when a menu screen is displayed. Further, the demonstration effect is not limited to a case where one minute has elapsed since the end of the unit game, but a predetermined time (for example, 3
The demonstration effect may be executed when 0 second) elapses.

In the above-described example, the “non-game state” is the state in which the demonstration screen is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the eco mode is controlled to suppress the power consumption of the effect device used in the gaming machine 1. The screen which shows that may be in the state displayed. In the non-game state controlled to the eco mode, for example, the light intensity of the lower panel (not shown) or the LED 52 is lower than the state not controlled to the eco mode, or the volume of the speaker 53 is set to the eco mode. It may be lower than an uncontrolled state.

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

7 Operation part, 10 Settlement switch, 41 Main control part, 51 Liquid crystal display, 52 L
ED, 53 speaker, 56 effect button, 57 cross key, 91 sub-control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Gaming value storage means for storing gaming value;
Adjusting means for adjusting the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means based on a specific operation of the player;
A display means capable of displaying a menu screen,
When the specific condition is satisfied, a non-game state effect indicating that the game is not being performed is executed. On the other hand, when the specific operation is performed when the menu screen is displayed on the display unit, the non-game state effect is performed. A gaming machine in which the game state effect is not executed.

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