JP2021176397A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A performance display device can display an image capable of specifying a game history on the basis of stored contents of a sub-control RAM. A display state when the performance display device displays an image that can specify the game history includes a display state for displaying a first menu screen A and a display state for displaying a second menu screen. A sub-control CPU can control the performance display device so as to display the second menu screen when a first operation button is operated in the display state for displaying the first menu screen A. The types of the game history that can be specified differ between the first menu screen A and the second menu screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, there are gaming machines that present information that can identify past game contents. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can display a history image that can identify past gaming contents.

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However, in conventional gaming machines, it is expected that the interest in gaming will be improved by further devising when presenting information that can identify past gaming contents.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operable operating means, a storage means for storing history information related to past game contents, a display means for displaying various images, and a display control means for controlling the display means. The display control means can control the display means so as to display a history image capable of specifying the past game content based on the history information, and the display control means when displaying the history image. The display state of the display means includes a first display state and a second display state, and the display control means has the second display state triggered by the operation of the operation means in the first display state. The gist is that the display state can be controlled, and at least a part of the game content that can be identified from the history image is different between the first display state and the second display state.

Regarding the game machine, when the power supply to the game machine is cut off and the power supply is restarted after that, the storage means is the game content before the power supply is cut off and the game after the power supply is restarted. The history information may be stored so as to be distinguishable from the contents.

With respect to the gaming machine, the display control means is in a display state different from both the first display state and the second display state when a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed after controlling the second display state. It may be controlled to.

The display state of the gaming machine, which is controlled when the predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled to the second display state, may be different depending on the current gaming state.
With respect to the gaming machine, the first display state and the second display state may both be display states that display a history image that can identify the game content on the day when the game is being played.

In addition to the first display state and the second display state, the game machine may have a display state that displays a history image that can identify the game content past the day when the game is played. good.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Front view showing a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the 2nd operation button. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) to (f) are explanatory views showing the display contents of the menu screen. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition mode of a menu screen. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of the standby effect in a normal state, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of the standby effect in an advantageous state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a gaming ball. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp that outputs sound. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a sound such as a musical piece or a sound effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that executes a light emitting effect performed by using a light emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitting body (not shown).

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. The information display device 11 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute the first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination (big hit lottery) described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 11 includes a second special hold display unit 11d. The second special hold display unit 11d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively. The holding condition of the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called starting condition).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary hit determination (ordinary hit lottery) described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a normal hit symbol and a normal off symbol. When the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. When the normal out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal out-of-order symbol.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined as a normal hit in the normal hit determination, the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the special game.

The information display device 11 usually includes a hold display unit 11f. The normal hold display unit 11f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as the "ordinary pending number". For example, the maximum number of normally held numbers is 4.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 13 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 13 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 14 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 14 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 16 opening in the gaming area YBa at the lower left of the second starting opening 14 on the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called large winning door. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 on the game board YB on the right side of the effect display device 12 through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1 and a second operation button BT2 as operable operation means. The first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 are provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can be operated by a player or the like. For example, the first operation button BT1 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward. The second operation button BT2 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second operation button BT2 of the present embodiment includes an upper button BT2a, a lower button BT2b, a left button BT2c, and a right button BT2d. In the present embodiment, the upper button BT2a is a button provided on the rear side (back side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire second operation button BT2 has a cross shape. Since it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the upper side when it is regarded as a button of, it is referred to as an upper button BT2a for convenience of explanation. Further, in the present embodiment, the lower button BT2b is a button provided on the front side (front side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire second operation button BT2 has a cross shape. Since it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the lower side when it is regarded as a button, it is referred to as a lower button BT2b for convenience of explanation.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability that the big hit is determined as a big hit is higher than in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 is higher than that of the low base state. In the high base state of the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases, and the game ball of the second starting port 14 can easily enter the ball, which is advantageous for the player. (Easy to enter the ball). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of being determined as a normal hit (normal hit probability) in the hit determination of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 15 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control that increases the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time reduction state (time reduction state)" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state (non-time shortened state)" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state may be referred to as a "low-probability low-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a "high-probability low-base state". May be indicated. In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state may be referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state may be referred to as a "high-probability high-base state". There is. Further, in the following description, the low-accuracy low-base state may be referred to as a "normal state", and each state of the high-accuracy low-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy high-base state may be collectively referred to as "advantageous". It may be indicated as "state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game of the type corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Further, the jackpot symbol of the present embodiment is given a specific jackpot symbol that grants a high probability state and a high base state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, there is a non-specific jackpot symbol that gives a high base state up to a predetermined maximum number of special games.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
As an effect that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is an effect symbol variation game as a variable game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12 and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a game execution means for executing a variable game. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination (out-of-order display result) by the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row.

Further, in the production game of the present embodiment, the reach production can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is paused and displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows in the effect game. The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub-control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 30.

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

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the production content of the production game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of the reach effect to be executed.

The fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern determined when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, and a missed variation pattern determined when a jackpot is not determined in the jackpot determination. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or through the reach effect is defined.

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

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

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

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the determination value used for the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect, light emission effect data related to the light emission effect, and voice effect data related to the sound effect.

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

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a display control means for controlling the display means. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 31a and the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that can identify that each operation button has been operated.

The sub-control board 31 includes a real-time clock 31d (indicated as “RTC31d” in the figure) that measures the current date (year, month, day, and day of the week) and time. In the present embodiment, the real-time clock 31d functions as a date and time specifying means capable of specifying the date and time. Further, the sub-control board 31 includes a backup power supply (not shown) capable of supplying power after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. Then, the real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power supply from the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, the power is supplied from the backup power supply. It is possible to measure the current date and time by operating in response to. That is, in the present embodiment, the real-time clock 31d can continuously specify the date and time even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off from outside the machine.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first starting port 13 by inputting the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1. When a game ball has entered the first starting port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated first special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start opening 13, and the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, variable pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When no game ball has entered the first starting port 13, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 14. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 by inputting the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, is the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) of the main control CPU 30a? To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c to update. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second start opening 14, and the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. If the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special hold number and determines whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game.

On the other hand, when the first special hold number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to output information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter, referred to as a standby state command) to the sub-control board 31. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is held. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the standby state command is output when the output completed information is not stored in the main control RAM 30c, while the standby state command is output when the output completed information is not stored. Is determined not to be output. In the present embodiment, the output information is information that can identify that the standby state command has been output. The output information is stored in the main control RAM 30c when the standby state command is generated, and is erased (cleared) from the main control RAM 30c when the standby state ends.

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

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

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

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

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing based on the results of the first special hold number subtraction, the erased output information, the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets in the output buffer information that specifies the fluctuation pattern and instructs the start of the production game (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 30a sends information (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop commands) for deriving a combination of effect symbols to the output buffer when the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and outputs predetermined control information.

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

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low probability and low base state when starting the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the low probability and low base state are obtained during the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of big hit when ending the big hit game. For example, when the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game based on the specific big hit, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the high accuracy and high base state. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the low accuracy and high base state. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the low base state when the special game of the upper limit number of times is completed without being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination after controlling to the high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set.

When the main control CPU 30a controls the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls the low probability state. Generates a low-probability command that can identify and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, when the main control CPU 30a controls the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the high probability state. Generate a high-probability command that can be specified to be controlled and set it in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 30a controls the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c and controls the low base state. Generate a low-base command that can be identified and set it in the output buffer. Similarly, when the main control CPU 30a controls to the high base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the high base state. Generate a high-base command that can be identified as controlling and set it in the output buffer.

Further, when the high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set is given, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 30c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

In addition to the above-described processing, the main control CPU 30a also performs the processing described below. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to a normal symbol, processing related to an error, and the like. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. As a result, in the production game of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, the jackpot display result is derived. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols for reach when an out-of-order variation pattern that can be specified to execute the reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach symbol combination is the same as the effect symbols in the specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), but the effect symbols in the other rows (for example, the third row) are different. It is a combination of production patterns. Further, when the out-of-order variation pattern that can be specified not to execute the reach effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a usually determines the out-of-order symbol combination for out-of-order. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal removal is a combination of production symbols in which all rows of production symbols are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game is different according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to execute the determined effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of the effect symbols, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. The sub-control CPU 31a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern specified when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Next, the processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so that the round effect is performed when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

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

Next, various functions included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
First, the function of memorizing the past game contents will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a has information on the game content on the day when the game is being played (hereinafter referred to as today's game history) and the game content past the day on which the game is being played (hereinafter, referred to as today's game history). It is possible to control the sub-control RAM 31c to store information regarding (shown as a past game history). In the present embodiment, the information regarding today's game history and the information regarding the past game history correspond to the history information regarding the past game contents. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c that stores information on today's game history and information on past game history functions as a storage means.

The sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the number of times the big hit lottery is won (hereinafter, referred to as today's big hit number) on the day when the game is performed as today's game history. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of today's jackpot count and updates each time an opening command is input. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store today's jackpot count.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores as today's game history a value capable of specifying the number of times the big hit lottery was won during the normal state on the day when the game is being played (hereinafter, referred to as today's first hit number). .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a updates by adding 1 to the value of the number of first hits of today each time the opening command is input in the normal state. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store today's first hit count.

In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the number of consecutive wins in the big hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as the number of consecutive villas) as today's game history. Here, the number of consecutive villas is the number of times that a big hit lottery is won in the normal state and then won in the big hit lottery in the advantageous state without winning the big hit lottery again in the normal state. For example, if the jackpot lottery is won during the normal state and then the jackpot lottery is won once during the advantageous state granted thereafter, the number of consecutive villas is two. In the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the current number of consecutive villas and a value that can specify the maximum number of consecutive villas today, as a value that can specify the number of consecutive villas.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command in the normal state, 1 is stored as the value of the current number of consecutive villas. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of the current number of consecutive villas and updates each time the opening command is input during the advantageous state. Then, when the value of the current number of consecutive villas is larger than the value of the maximum number of consecutive villas of today, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the value of the current number of consecutive villas as the value of the maximum number of consecutive villas of today. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command again in the normal state, the value of the current number of consecutive villas is erased (cleared) and 1 is stored again. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the current number of consecutive villas and the maximum number of consecutive villas today.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the number of variable games executed on the day when the game is played (hereinafter, referred to as today's total rotation speed) as today's game history. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of today's total rotation speed and updates each time a fluctuation pattern designation command is input. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store today's total rotation speed.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c can specify the number of variable games executed in the normal state on the day when the game is played (hereinafter, referred to as the number of rotations in the normal state of today) as today's game history. Remember the value. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of the rotation speed in the normal state of today and updates each time the fluctuation pattern designation command is input in the normal state. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the number of rotations in the normal state of today.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the number of variable games (hereinafter, referred to as the current rotation speed) executed since the last big hit lottery was won as today's game history. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the current rotation speed value each time the fluctuation pattern specification command is input and updates it, and erases the current rotation speed value each time the opening command is input. Update. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the current rotation speed.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the jackpot probability (hereinafter referred to as today's jackpot probability) on the day when the game is performed as today's game history. In the present embodiment, today's jackpot probability is a value obtained by dividing today's number of jackpots by today's total number of rotations, and is different from the winning probability of the jackpot lottery executed in the special symbol start processing. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a divides today's jackpot number stored in the sub-control RAM 31c by today's total rotation speed stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and divides the value by today's total rotation speed stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as today's jackpot probability. To memorize. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store today's jackpot probability.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the first hit probability (hereinafter referred to as today's first hit probability) on the day when the game is performed as today's game history. In the present embodiment, today's first hit probability is a value obtained by dividing today's first hit number by the number of rotations in today's normal state, and a special symbol starts in the normal state (that is, in the low probability state). It is different from the winning probability of the jackpot lottery executed in the process. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a divides the number of today's first hits stored in the sub-control RAM 31c by the number of revolutions in today's normal state stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and divides the value by today's first hit. It is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as a probability. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store today's first hit probability.

Then, when the date that can be specified from the real-time clock 31d is updated, the sub-control RAM 31c updates various values stored as today's game history so as to be stored as the game history one day before. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts various information stored in the storage area for storing today's game history to the storage area for storing the game history one day ago. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts various information stored in the storage area for storing the game history one day ago to the storage area for storing the game history two days ago, and stores the game history two days ago. Erases various information stored in the storage area. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a erases various values stored as today's game history. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c stores information on the game history on a daily basis based on the date and time specified by the real-time clock 31d.

Next, the adjustment function in this embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect can be adjusted. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the adjustment of the effect, it is possible to adjust the volume in the sound effect and the amount of light in the light emission effect. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect can be adjusted during the standby state.

In the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined steps (for example, 8 steps). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume by storing a value indicating a predetermined stage in the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, in the present embodiment, the amount of light can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined steps (for example, 5 steps). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the amount of light by storing a value indicating a predetermined step in the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can adjust the effect by storing predetermined values in the volume flag and the light amount flag. In the following description, the volume flag and the light amount flag may be collectively referred to as an adjustment flag.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment executes the voice effect, the speaker Sp is controlled so as to execute the sound effect based on the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can execute the sound effect at a predetermined volume by controlling the speaker Sp so as to execute the sound effect based on the value of the volume flag.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment executes the light-emitting effect, the decorative lamp La is controlled so as to execute the light-emitting effect based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can execute the light emission effect with a predetermined light amount by controlling the decorative lamp La so as to execute the light emission effect based on the value of the light amount flag.

Next, various standby effects that can be executed during the standby state in the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a standby demonstration effect as one of the standby effects. In the standby demo effect of the present embodiment, the combination of the effect symbols derived in the last executed variable game is paused and displayed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a movie demo effect as one of the standby effects. In the movie demo production of the present embodiment, a movie of a predetermined character is displayed. In the present embodiment, the movie demo production corresponds to the specific standby production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a menu screen effect as one of the standby effects. In the menu screen effect of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a menu screen that displays various types of information. Various information that can be displayed on the menu screen of this embodiment includes today's game history, past game history, a volume meter that shows the current volume stage, and a light amount meter that shows the current light amount stage. It is included. Further, the menu screen of the present embodiment includes a first menu screen on which information to be displayed can be selected, and a second to fourth menu screen on which the selected information is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C, the first menu screen shows a selection image MG1a showing selectable options and an operation for selecting one of the selectable options. The first operation image MG1b and the related image MG1c in which the information related to the selected option is displayed are displayed.

The selected image MG1a of the present embodiment includes a plurality of images showing each selectable option. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the selected image MG1a includes an image imitating the character string of "today's game history", an image imitating the character string of "past game history", and "volume light amount adjustment". An image that imitates the character string of "" and an image that imitates the character string of "back" are included. In other words, the options that can be selected on the first menu screen of the present embodiment include "today's game history", "past game history", "volume light intensity adjustment", and "return". "Today's game history" is an option for displaying today's game history, and "past game history" is an option for displaying the past game history. Further, "volume light amount adjustment" is an option for displaying the volume meter and the light amount meter so that the volume and the light amount can be adjusted, and "return" is an option for ending the menu screen effect.

Further, the selected image MG1a of the present embodiment includes a selected image indicating the selected option. In the present embodiment, the selected image is an image imitating the shape of a star. In the present embodiment, the selected image is displayed on the left side of the image indicating the selected option. For example, the selected image is displayed on the left side of the image imitating the character string of "Today's game history" when "Today's game history" is selected (Fig. 4 (a)), and "Past". When "Game history" is selected, it is displayed on the left side of the image imitating the character string of "Past game history" (Fig. 4 (b)). Similarly, when "Volume light amount adjustment" is selected, the selected image is displayed on the left side of the image that imitates the character string of "Volume light amount adjustment" (Fig. 4 (c)), and "Back" is selected. When selected, it is displayed on the left side of the image that imitates the character string "Back" (not shown).

In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the first menu screen when "Today's game history" is selected is referred to as the first menu screen A. Similarly, in the following description, the first menu screen when "past game history" is selected is the first menu screen B, and the first menu screen when "volume light intensity adjustment" is selected is the first menu screen. 1 Menu screen C, the first menu screen when "Back" is selected is shown as the first menu screen D.

The first operation image MG1b of the present embodiment is an image displayed in the same display mode regardless of which option is selected. That is, in the present embodiment, the first operation image MG1b may display any of the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, the first menu screen C, and the first menu screen D. , Displayed in the same display mode.

The first operation image MG1b of the present embodiment includes an image showing that an operation of changing the selected option is possible by operating the up button BT2a and the down button BT2b. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the image showing that the operation of changing the selected option is possible by operating the upper button BT2a and the lower button BT2b includes an image imitating the upper button BT2a and the lower button BT2b. It is composed of an image that imitates the character string of "selection". Further, the first operation image MG1b of the present embodiment includes an image showing that an operation of determining the selected option can be performed by operating the first operation button BT1. Specifically, the image showing that the operation of determining the selected option is possible by the operation of the first operation button BT1 imitates the image imitating the first operation button BT1 and the character string of "decision". It is composed of images.

The related image MG1c of the present embodiment is an image displayed in a different display mode depending on the selected option. That is, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c is displayed in a different display mode depending on which of the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, the first menu screen C, and the first menu screen D is displayed. NS.

For example, when "Today's game history" is selected (first menu screen A), a part of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as today's game history can be specified as the related image MG1c. The image is displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c displayed when "Today's game history" is selected is the number of big hits of today among today's game history stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. , Today's jackpot probability and the current rotation speed are images that can be specified (Fig. 4 (a)).

As described above, in the first menu screen A in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c capable of specifying the game content on the day when the game is being played is displayed. In the present embodiment, the related image MG1c displayed on the first menu screen A corresponds to a history image in which the past game history can be specified. Further, in the present embodiment, the display state of the effect display device 12 when displaying the first menu screen A corresponds to the first display state.

When "past game history" is selected (first menu screen B), an image indicating that the past game history can be displayed is displayed as the related image MG1c. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c displayed when "past game history" is selected is an image imitating the character string "past game history can be confirmed". (Fig. 4 (b)).

When "Volume light amount adjustment" is selected (first menu screen C), an image indicating that the volume and light amount can be adjusted is displayed as the related image MG1c. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c displayed when "volume light amount adjustment" is selected is an image imitating the character string "volume and light amount can be adjusted". (Fig. 4 (c)).

Then, when "return" is selected (first menu screen D), an image indicating that the menu screen effect can be finished is displayed as the related image MG1c. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c displayed when "Back" is selected is an image imitating the character string "Exit the menu screen" (not shown).

In addition, on the first menu screen of this embodiment, "return" may not be displayed as a selectable option. In this case, on the first menu screen, an image imitating the character string of "back" is not displayed, and the option of "back" cannot be selected. That is, the first menu screen D among the plurality of types of first menu screens cannot be displayed. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the first menu screen effect after the transition to the standby state, and the current menu screen effect. When the gaming state is advantageous, the option of "return" is displayed on the first menu screen. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the second or subsequent menu screen effect after the transition to the standby state, the first menu screen is displayed. The "Back" option is not displayed in.

As shown in FIG. 4D, on the second menu screen, the first history image MG2a capable of specifying today's game history and the second operation image MG2b showing an operation for returning to the first menu screen are displayed. Is displayed.

The first history image MG2a of the present embodiment is an image capable of identifying a part or all of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as today's game history. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first history image MG2a includes today's jackpot count, today's jackpot probability, current rotation speed, and today's game history stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. It is an image that can specify the total number of rotations, the number of first hits of today, the probability of first hits of today, and the maximum number of consecutive villas of today.

As described above, in the second menu screen, in the present embodiment, the first history image MG2a capable of specifying the game content on the day when the game is being played is displayed. In the present embodiment, the first history image MG2a corresponds to a history image capable of identifying the past game history. Further, in the present embodiment, the display state of the effect display device 12 when displaying the second menu screen corresponds to the second display state.

Of today's game history that can be specified from the first history image MG2a displayed on the second menu screen, today's jackpot count, today's jackpot probability, and current rotation speed are displayed on the first menu screen A. It can also be identified from the related image MG1c. That is, a part of the identifiable game content is the same on the first menu screen A and the second menu screen. On the other hand, of today's game history that can be specified from the first history image MG2a displayed on the second menu screen, today's total rotation speed, today's first hit count, today's first hit probability, and today's first hit probability. The maximum number of consecutive villas cannot be specified from the related image MG1c displayed on the first menu screen A. That is, a part of the identifiable game content is different between the first menu screen A and the second menu screen.

Further, all of today's game history that can be specified from the related image MG1c displayed on the first menu screen A can also be specified from the first history image MG2a displayed on the second menu screen. That is, the game content that can be specified from the first history image MG2a displayed on the second menu screen includes all the game content that can be specified from the related image MG1c displayed on the first menu screen A.

The second operation image MG2b of the present embodiment is an image that can be specified to return to the first menu screen when the first operation button BT1 is operated. Specifically, the second operation image MG2b includes an image imitating the first operation button BT1 and an image imitating the character string of "return".

As shown in FIG. 4 (e), on the third menu screen, the second history image MG3a capable of specifying the past game history and the third operation image MG3b showing the operation for returning to the first menu screen are displayed. Is displayed.

The second history image MG3a of the present embodiment is an image capable of identifying a part or all of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as the past game history. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second history image MG3a has the number of jackpots one day ago, the jackpot probability one day ago, and the total rotation one day ago in the past game history stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. It is an image that can specify the number, the number of big hits two days ago, the probability of big hits two days ago, and the total number of rotations two days ago.

As described above, in the third menu screen, in the present embodiment, the second history image MG3a capable of specifying the game content past the day when the game is performed is displayed. In the present embodiment, the second history image MG3a corresponds to a history image capable of identifying the past game history.

The third operation image MG3b of the present embodiment is an image that can be specified to return to the first menu screen when the first operation button BT1 is operated. The third operation image MG3b in the present embodiment is an image displayed in the same display mode as the second operation image MG2b displayed on the second menu screen.

As shown in FIG. 4 (f), on the fourth menu screen, the selection stopped image MG4a indicating that the selection of options is stopped, the volume-related image MG4b related to the volume adjustment, and the light amount adjustment are related. A light amount-related image MG4c and a fourth operation image MG4d indicating an operation for returning to the first menu screen are displayed.

The selection stopped image MG4a of the present embodiment is an image that can specify the selectable options on the first menu screen and can specify that the selection of the options is stopped. In other words, the selection stopped image MG4a of the present embodiment is an image that can identify that the selection of options is impossible on the fourth menu screen. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the selection stopped image MG4a includes an image imitating the character string of "today's game history", an image imitating the character string of "past game history", and "volume light amount". An image that imitates the character string of "adjustment" and an image that imitates the character string of "back" are included. Here, an image imitating the character string of "today's game history", an image imitating the character string of "past game history", an image imitating the character string of "volume light amount adjustment", and "return". The image imitating the character string of is displayed in a darker display mode than the selected image MG1a displayed on the first menu screen. As a result, the selection stopped image MG4a on the fourth menu screen indicates that the selection of the options is stopped.

In addition, the selected stopped image MG4a includes a specific selected image indicating that "volume light amount adjustment" is being selected. In the present embodiment, the specific selected image is an image imitating the shape of a star. In the present embodiment, the selected image is displayed on the left side of the image imitating the character string of "volume light amount adjustment". As a result, in the selection stopped image MG4a on the fourth menu screen, it is shown that "volume light amount adjustment" is being selected.

The volume-related image MG4b of the present embodiment includes a volume meter indicating the current volume stage and a first adjustment operation image indicating an operation for adjusting the volume. In the present embodiment, the volume meter is an image in which the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so that the volume stage can be specified, and is color-coded so that the current volume stage can be specified. For example, the volume meter is displayed with three elements (scale "3") colored when the current volume stage is the third stage. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the current volume stage is the "third stage" depending on the display mode of the volume meter.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first adjustment operation image is an image capable of identifying that the volume stage can be adjusted by an operation using the upper button BT2a and the lower button BT2b. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first adjustment operation image includes an image imitating the character string of "up and down volume adjustment" and an image imitating the upper button BT2a and the lower button BT2b. ..

The light amount-related image MG4c of the present embodiment includes a light amount meter showing the current stage of the light amount and a second adjustment operation image showing an operation for adjusting the light amount. In the present embodiment, the light intensity meter is an image in which the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so that the light intensity stage can be specified, and is color-coded so that the current light intensity stage can be specified. For example, the light intensity meter displays two elements (scale "2") in a colored state when the current light intensity stage is the second stage. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the current stage of the amount of light is the "second stage" depending on the display mode of the light amount meter.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second adjustment operation image is an image that can identify that the stage of the amount of light can be adjusted by the operation using the left button BT2c and the right button BT2d. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second adjustment operation image includes an image imitating the character string of "light intensity adjustment on the left and right" and an image imitating the left button BT2c and the right button BT2d. ..

The fourth operation image MG4d of the present embodiment is an image that can be specified to return to the first menu screen when the first operation button BT1 is operated. The fourth operation image MG4d in the present embodiment is an image displayed in the same display mode as the second operation image MG2b displayed on the second menu screen and the third operation image MG3b displayed on the third menu screen. Is.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a for executing each standby effect will be described.
When the standby demo effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to suspend and display the combination of the effect symbols derived in the last executed variable game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the movie demo effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display a movie of a predetermined character.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the menu screen effect, the sub-control CPU 31a first controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the first menu screen. When displaying the first menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a has the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, the first menu screen C, based on the values stored in the selecting flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display any of the first menu screens from the first menu screen D. In the present embodiment, a value that can identify the selected option is stored in the selected flag. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can display the first menu screen according to the selected option by displaying the first menu screen based on the value stored in the selection flag.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the up button BT2a or the down button BT2b has been operated while the first menu screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the selecting flag and updates the value of the selection flag. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the menu screen according to the value of the selected flag after the update. That is, in the present embodiment, the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, the first menu screen C, and the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, and the first menu screen C, depending on the operation of the second operation button BT2 (indicated as the second button operation in the figure). The menu screen D can be switched.

When displaying the first menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the selected image MG1a, the first operation image MG1b, and the related image MG1c. At this time, in the sub-control CPU 31a, when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the first menu screen effect after the transition to the standby state, and the current game state is When it is in an advantageous state, it is controlled to display an image imitating the character string of "return" as the selected image MG1a. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a is advantageous when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the first menu screen effect after the transition to the standby state, and the current game state is advantageous. If it is in a state, the "Back" option can be selected. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the second or subsequent menu screen effect after the transition to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a is used as the selected image MG1a. Control so that the image imitating the character string "back" is not displayed. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the second or subsequent menu screen effect after the transition to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a has an option of "return". Is not selectable.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the selected image of the selected image MG1a to be displayed at a position corresponding to the value of the selecting flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the related image MG1c so as to be displayed in a different display mode depending on the value of the selected flag.

For example, when the value of the selecting flag is a value that can identify that "today's game history" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a is on the left side of the image imitating the character string of "today's game history". Is controlled to display the selected image and to display an image in which today's game history can be specified as the related image MG1c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies today's jackpot number, today's jackpot probability, and current rotation speed stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and in a display mode capable of specifying the specified content. Control so that the related image MG1c is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 so as to display the related image MG1c capable of specifying today's game history based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. .. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the first menu screen A.

Further, when the value of the selecting flag is a value that can identify that the "past game history" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a is on the left side of the image imitating the character string of the "past game history". In addition to displaying the selected image, control is performed so that an image imitating the character string "You can check the past game history" is displayed as the related image MG1c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the first menu screen B.

Further, when the value of the selecting flag is a value that can identify that "volume light amount adjustment" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a selects it on the left side of the image imitating the character string of "volume light amount adjustment". In addition to displaying the medium image, control is performed so that an image imitating the character string "volume and light intensity can be adjusted" is displayed as the related image MG1c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the first menu screen C.

Further, when the value of the selection flag is a value that can identify that "return" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the selected image on the left side of the image imitating the character string of "return". At the same time, it is controlled to display an image imitating the character string "Exit the menu screen" as the related image MG1c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the first menu screen D.

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the menu screen effect, the selection flag stores a value that can identify that "today's game history" is being selected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the menu screen effect is started, the first menu screen A is displayed first.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated while the first menu screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a performs different control according to the value of the selecting flag. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is an operation indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the value of the selecting flag is a value that can identify that "today's game history" is being selected. When a signal is input, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the second menu screen. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the second menu screen when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first menu screen A is being displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the value of the selecting flag is a value that can identify that "past game history" is being selected. Upon input, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the second menu screen. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the third menu screen when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first menu screen B is being displayed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the value of the selecting flag is a value that can identify that "volume light amount adjustment" is being selected. When this happens, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the fourth menu screen. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the fourth menu screen when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first menu screen C is being displayed. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the value of the selection flag is a value that can identify that "return" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the operation signal. , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the menu screen effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the menu screen effect when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first menu screen D is being displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, on the first menu screen, a series of operations in which the first operation button BT1 is operated after selecting "return" by the operation of the second operation button BT2 (hereinafter, referred to as a specific button operation). By performing the above, the menu screen effect is terminated.

When displaying the second menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the first history image MG2a and the second operation image MG2b. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a includes today's jackpot number, today's jackpot probability, current rotation speed, today's total rotation speed, today's first hit count, and today's jackpot number stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The first history image MG2a is controlled to be displayed in a display mode in which the probability of the first hit and the maximum number of consecutive villas of the day can be specified. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 so as to display the first history image MG2a capable of specifying today's game history based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Is. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the second menu screen.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the first menu screen A when an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated is input while the second menu screen is being displayed. do.

When displaying the third menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the second history image MG3a and the third operation image MG3b. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a has the number of big hits one day ago, the probability of big hit one day ago, the total number of rotations one day ago, the number of big hits two days ago, and the big hit two days ago stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The probability and the total number of rotations two days ago are controlled so as to display the second history image MG3a in a display mode that can be specified. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 so as to display the second history image MG3a capable of specifying the past game history based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Is. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the third menu screen.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the first menu screen B when an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated is input while the third menu screen is being displayed. do.

When displaying the fourth menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display the selection stopped image MG4a, the volume-related image MG4b, the light amount-related image MG4c, and the fourth operation image MG4d. Control. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the current volume stage by displaying the volume meter of the volume-related image MG4b in a display mode corresponding to the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The volume meter can be displayed in a possible display mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the current stage of the light amount by displaying the light amount meter in the light amount-related image MG4c in a display mode corresponding to the value of the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The light intensity meter can be displayed in various display modes. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the display of the fourth menu screen.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the first menu screen C when an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated is input while the fourth menu screen is being displayed. do.

Next, the transition mode of the standby effect in the standby state will be described together with the control by the sub-control CPU 31a.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the running variable game is finished and the execution of the next variable game is not suspended (indicated as variable stop in the figure). Move to the standby state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the standby demo effect (indicated as a standby demo in the figure) when the standby state command is input from the main control CPU 30a. As described above, in the present embodiment, the standby demo effect may be started when the running variable game ends and the variable stop condition in which the execution of the next variable game is not suspended is satisfied. be.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the standby demo effect when the first time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the standby demo effect, and also indicates the menu screen effect (referred to as the menu screen in the figure). ) Is controlled to execute the effect display device 12. As described above, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the first time elapsed condition in which the first time elapses from the start of the standby demo effect is satisfied. The menu screen effect executed here is the menu screen effect executed for the first time after shifting to the standby state (indicated as the menu screen (first time) in the figure). The control during execution of the menu screen effect will be described in detail later.

Further, in the first menu screen effect, even if the first time has not passed since the standby demo effect was started, the first operation button BT1 was operated during the execution of the standby demo effect. It may be started as an opportunity. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during the execution of the standby demo effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is directed to end the standby demo effect and start the menu screen effect. The display device 12 is controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the first operation condition for operating the first operation button BT1 is satisfied during the execution of the standby demo effect.

Further, the first menu screen effect is started when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started (indicated as turning on the power in the figure) and then the predetermined initial operation is completed. There is. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates an initial operation end command indicating the end of the initial operation and outputs the command to the sub control CPU 31a as the initial operation ends. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the menu screen effect when the initial operation end command is input. That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the initial operation end condition for ending the initial operation after the power is turned on is satisfied. In this way, when the menu screen effect is started when the initial operation end condition is satisfied, the effect display device 12 starts the first menu screen effect without executing the standby demo effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control after starting the first menu screen effect differs depending on the current gaming state. First, the control when the current gaming state is the normal state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the sub-control CPU 31a is in the normal state, the menu screen is triggered by the elapse of the second time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the first menu screen effect. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the effect and start the movie demo effect (indicated as a movie demo in the figure). As described above, in the present embodiment, the movie demo effect may be started when the second time elapsed condition in which the second time elapses from the start of the menu screen effect is satisfied. The movie demo production started here is a movie demo production that is executed for the first time after shifting to the standby state (indicated as a movie demo (first time) in the figure).

In the present embodiment, when the second time elapsed condition is satisfied in the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the display of the menu screen and performs the movie demo effect regardless of the type of the menu screen displayed in the menu screen effect. Control to start. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can produce the menu screen without displaying the first menu screen even when the second time elapsed condition is satisfied during the display of the second menu screen to the fourth menu screen, for example. To finish. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first display state and the second menu screen on which the first menu screen A is displayed when the second time has elapsed since the menu screen effect was started. It is possible to control a display state different from any of the displayed second display states.

As described above, the menu screen effect may be started when the first time elapsed condition for which the first time elapses from the start of the standby demo effect is satisfied. That is, the menu screen effect may be started when the first time elapses after the transition to the standby state. Then, the movie demo effect may be started when the second time elapsed condition for which the second time elapses from the start of the menu screen effect is satisfied. Therefore, the movie demo production may be started when the first time elapses after the transition to the standby state and the second time elapses. In other words, in the present embodiment, the start condition of the movie demo production includes the first start condition that is satisfied when the total time of the first time and the second time elapses after the transition to the standby state. I can say. In the present embodiment, the total time of the first time and the second time corresponds to the specific time. In the present embodiment, the movie demo effect executed when the first start condition is satisfied is the first movie demo effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first movie demo production is triggered by the establishment of the first start condition that is satisfied when the total time of the first time and the second time elapses after the transition to the standby state. May be started as.

Further, in the first movie demo production, even if the second time has not passed since the first menu screen production was started, a specific button operation is performed during the execution of the first menu screen production. It may be started when it is done. That is, in the present embodiment, the first movie demo effect may be started when the second operation condition for performing a specific button operation is satisfied during the execution of the first menu screen effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a has input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the selection flag is set to a value that can specify the "return" option. As an opportunity, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the menu screen effect and start the movie demo effect. In the present embodiment, the second operating condition corresponds to the third starting condition that is established based on the operation of the operating means. In the present embodiment, the movie demo effect executed when the third start condition is satisfied is the first movie demo effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first movie demo effect may be started when the third start condition that is satisfied based on the operation of the operating means is satisfied.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the movie demo production and starts the menu screen production when the third time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the first movie demo production. The effect display device 12 is controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the effect display device 12 so as to end the movie demo effect and start the menu screen effect even when the third time has passed since the second and subsequent movie demo effects were started. Control. That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the third time elapse condition for which the third time elapses from the start of the movie demo effect is satisfied. The menu screen effect started here is a menu screen effect that is executed from the second time onward after the transition to the standby state (in the figure, it is referred to as a menu screen (second time or later)).

Further, in the second and subsequent menu screen effects, even if the third time has not passed since the movie demo effect was started, the first operation button BT1 was operated during the execution of the movie demo effect. It may be started with the opportunity. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during the execution of the movie demo effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is produced so as to end the movie demo effect and start the menu screen effect. The display device 12 is controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the third operation condition in which the first operation button BT1 is operated is satisfied during the execution of the movie demo effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 so as to start the movie demo effect when the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becomes a specific time (RTC in the figure). Shown as an opportunity). That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the movie demo effect may be started when the time condition that the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becomes a specific time is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the specific time is a predetermined time, which is set regardless of the time when the standby state is entered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time condition corresponds to the second start condition that is satisfied at a predetermined timing regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state.

In the present embodiment, the specific time is a time that arrives at a predetermined cycle. In other words, the specific time is a time set in predetermined time increments. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the specific time is the time when the date changes (0:00) and the time set in 5 minute increments (0:05, 0:10, based on the time). 0:15 ...). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time condition is satisfied at a predetermined cycle.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the device is in the standby state each time the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becomes a specific time. When not in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the movie demo effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the movie demo effect even when the time condition is satisfied when it is not in the standby state. On the other hand, in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the specified time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. If the specified time has not elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the movie demo production. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the movie demo production for the specified time after the transition to the standby state even when the time condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the specified time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the movie demo effect.

In the present embodiment, the specified time is a time longer (for example, 5 minutes) than the total time of the first hour, the second hour, and the third hour. That is, in the present embodiment, the specified time is longer than the maximum time from the transition to the standby state to the execution of the second menu screen effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the specified time elapses after the transition to the standby state, the second and subsequent menu screen effects are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the movie demo effect can be executed when the time condition is satisfied when the menu screen effect is executed for the second time or later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specified time is longer than the maximum time (total time of the first time and the second time) from the transition to the standby state to the start of the first movie demo production. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the specified time elapses after the transition to the standby state, the first movie demo production has already started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movie demo production executed when the time condition is satisfied is the second and subsequent movie demo productions. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second and subsequent movie demo productions may be started when the time condition is satisfied.

With the above control, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state with the end of the variable game in the normal state, the order of the standby demo effect → the first menu screen effect → the first movie demo effect. The standby effect is executed at, and then the second and subsequent menu screen effects and the second and subsequent movie demo effects are repeatedly executed. Further, by the above control, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state with the end of the initial operation after the power is turned on in the normal state, the first menu screen effect → the first movie demo effect. The standby effect is executed in this order, and then the second and subsequent menu screen effects and the second and subsequent movie demo effects are repeatedly executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the standby state is entered with the end of the initial operation after the power is turned on, the standby demo effect is not executed.

Next, the control when the current gaming state is an advantageous state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6B, when the sub-control CPU 31a is in an advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the menu screen effect and waits for a demonstration when the second time has passed since the menu screen effect was started. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second time elapsed condition that the second time elapses from the start of the menu screen effect is satisfied in the advantageous state, the menu screen effect is ended and the standby demo effect is started. Will be done. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to hide the displayed menu screen and temporarily stop and display the combination of the effect symbols derived in the last executed variable game. The standby demo effect started here will be the second and subsequent standby demo effects if it shifts to the standby state with the end of the variable game, while it will be in the standby state with the end of the initial operation after the power is turned on. In the case of shifting to, it may be the first standby demo effect, but for convenience of explanation, it is indicated as the second and subsequent standby demo effects (in the figure, it is indicated as the standby demo effect (second and subsequent times)).

In the present embodiment, when the second time elapsed condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the display of the menu screen and starts the standby demo effect regardless of the type of the menu screen being displayed in the menu screen effect. Control to let. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can produce the menu screen without displaying the first menu screen even when the second time elapsed condition is satisfied during the display of the second menu screen to the fourth menu screen, for example. To finish. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first display state and the second menu screen on which the first menu screen A is displayed when the second time has elapsed since the menu screen effect was started. It is possible to control a display state different from any of the displayed second display states.

In addition, in the second and subsequent standby demo effects, even if the second time has not passed since the menu screen effect was started, it means that a specific button operation was performed during the execution of the menu screen effect. It may be started as an opportunity. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a has input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the selection flag is set to a value that can specify the "return" option. As an opportunity, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the menu screen effect and start the standby demo effect.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during the execution of the second and subsequent standby demo effects, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the standby demo effect and starts the menu screen effect. Controls the effect display device 12. On the other hand, when the second and subsequent standby demo effects are being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the menu screen effect even when the first time has elapsed from the start of the standby demo effects. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is in the advantageous state and the first standby demo effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the menu screen effect triggered by the passage of the first time or the operation of the first operation button BT1. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a is in the advantageous state and the second standby demo effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the menu screen effect when the first time elapses, and operates the first operation button BT1. The menu screen production is started with this as an opportunity.

With the above control, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state with the end of the variable game in the advantageous state, the standby effect is performed in the order of the first standby demo effect → the first menu screen effect. After that, the second and subsequent standby demo effects and the second and subsequent menu screen effects are repeatedly executed. Further, by the above control, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state with the end of the initial operation after the power is turned on in the advantageous state, the first standby demo effect is not executed. The second menu screen effect is executed, and then the second and subsequent standby demo effects and the second and subsequent menu screen effects are repeatedly executed.

Further, according to the above control, in the present embodiment, the standby effect executed after the end of the menu screen effect differs depending on whether the current gaming state is the normal state or the advantageous state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the standby effect executed after the menu screen effect is completed when the second time elapses from the start of the menu screen effect differs depending on the current gaming state.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, by operating the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 to change the menu screen displayed in the menu screen effect, the information that oneself wants to know from the game history is confirmed. be able to. On the other hand, even when there is a large amount of information that can be displayed as the game history, the game history to be displayed can be different for each menu screen, so that it is possible to prevent the display mode of the game history from becoming complicated. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the game history for the player who wants to play the game after grasping the game history, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) On both the first menu screen A and the second menu screen, the game history of the day when the game is being played can be specified, so that the information displayed as the game history of the day when the game is being played can be specified. Even if there are a large number of them, it is possible to prevent the display mode of the game history from becoming complicated.

(3) At least a part of the game history can be specified regardless of whether the first menu screen A or the second menu screen is displayed. According to this, since it is possible to make the ease of grasping different depending on the type of the game history, it is possible to grasp the game history more appropriately.

(4) On the second menu screen, all of the game history displayed on the first menu screen A can be specified. Therefore, even when the first menu screen A is changed to the second menu screen by operating the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2, the game history that can be specified on the first menu screen A can be grasped. It never disappears.

(5) On the third menu screen, since the past game history can be displayed compared to the day when the game is performed, the game history can be grasped in more detail.
(6) In the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be terminated and the standby demo effect or the movie demo effect may be started when the second time elapses from the start of the menu screen effect. According to this, even if the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 are not operated for a long time, it is possible to prevent the game history from being left in the state of being displayed in the menu screen effect. ..

(7) When the menu screen effect is terminated when the second time has passed since the menu screen effect was started, different standby effects can be executed according to the current game state, so that the current game can be executed. It is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the state.

(8) According to the present embodiment, since the game history can be distinguished and stored for each day based on the date and time specified by the real-time clock 31d, the game history on the day when the game is being played and the game are being played. It is possible to appropriately display the game history that is older than the day.

(9) The real-time clock 31d can measure the current date and time by operating by receiving the power supply from the backup power source even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately display the game history of the day on which the game is being played and the game history of the day before the game is being played.

(10) In the movie demo production, the second time has passed since the menu screen production was started when the first time has passed since the standby demo production was started due to the transition to the standby state. It may be started with the opportunity. Further, the movie demo production may be started at a predetermined timing regardless of the timing of shifting to the standby state when the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becomes a specific time. According to this, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the timing of starting the movie demo production.

(11) In particular, the movie demo production may be started at a timing that fluctuates according to the timing of transition to the standby state, or may be started at an appropriate timing regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state. .. Therefore, the timing of starting the movie demo production can be further diversified to entertain the player.

(12) When the current gaming state is the normal state, the second and subsequent movie demo productions are repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle regardless of the timing of the transition to the standby state. According to this, for example, in a game hall where a plurality of gaming machines are set, it is possible to synchronize the timing at which the movie demo effect is executed for the plurality of gaming machines. Therefore, the effect of the movie demo production can be improved.

(13) When the current gaming state is the normal state, the conditions for starting the movie demo production are when the first movie demo production is started and when the second and subsequent movie demo productions are started. Because it differs depending on the situation, the movie demo production can be started at an appropriate timing according to the situation.

(14) The sub-control CPU 31a can start the first movie demo production when a predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. According to this, it is possible to suppress that the movie demo effect is executed immediately after the transition to the standby state, or that the movie demo effect is not executed forever.

(15) The first movie demo production may be started even if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the transition to the standby state. According to this, the timing at which the first movie demo production is started can be further diversified.

(16) In particular, the first movie demo production may be started when a specific button operation is performed during the execution of the menu screen production, so a game in which the user wants to see the movie demo production as soon as possible. It is possible to prevent people from losing their interest.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. In addition, each of the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-The movie demo effect may not be started by the operation of the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by either that the second time has passed since the menu screen effect was started or that the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becomes a specific time. It is good to start the production.

-The start condition of the movie demo production may be the same regardless of whether it is the first movie demo production or the second and subsequent movie demo productions. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to start the first movie demo effect when the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becomes a specific time. In this case, even if the specified time has not elapsed since the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the standby state, the movie is triggered by the time measured by the real-time clock 31d becoming a specific time. It may be controlled to start the demo production.

-The specific time that triggers the start of the movie demo production may be changed as appropriate. For example, it does not have to be the time of arrival at a predetermined cycle.
-The start conditions of each standby effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may start the standby demo effect when the initial operation after the power is turned on is completed. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a has a menu when a specific button operation is performed when the current gaming state is the normal state and the menu screen effect is being executed for the second time or later. The screen production may be ended and the movie demo production may be started. Further, for example, when the current game state is in an advantageous state and the standby demo effect is being executed for the second and subsequent times, the standby demo effect is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed, and the menu is displayed. The screen effect may be started.

-The production content of each standby effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, each standby effect may be executed by the speaker Sp and the decorative lamp La in addition to the effect display device 12. In this case, the speaker Sp and the decorative lamp La correspond to the effect executing means.

-The transition mode of each menu screen in the menu screen production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may shift to the first menu screen A or end the menu screen effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the second menu screen in the menu screen effect. .. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a may shift to the first menu screen B or end the menu screen effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the third menu screen in the menu screen effect. good. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may shift to the first menu screen C or end the menu screen effect when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the fourth menu screen.

-When the sub-control CPU 31a is displaying each menu screen of the second menu screen to the fourth menu screen, the menu is displayed without displaying the first menu screen when a predetermined button operation is performed. It may be controlled to end the screen effect.

-The information that can be displayed in the menu screen effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the menu screen production, the past game history may not be displayed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to delete today's game history when the date measured by the real-time clock 31d is updated.

-The information that can be displayed on each menu screen in the menu screen effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, on the first menu screen A, information that is not displayed on the second menu screen may be displayed. Further, all the information displayed as today's game history may be different between the first menu screen A and the second menu screen. Further, on the first menu screen B, a part or all of the past game history stored in the sub-control RAM 31c may be displayed.

-The type of the menu screen displayed in the menu screen effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second menu screen or the third menu screen may not be displayed. In this case, the effect display device 12 may display the past game history as the related image MG1c on the first menu screen B.

-The information displayed as the game history may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device 12 may be able to display the types of jackpots won so far, the number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game, and the like as the game history. Further, the effect display device 12 may be able to display a history related to a specific effect. The history of the specific effect may be whether or not the specific effect has been executed, the number of times the specific effect has been executed so far, the content of the effect in the specific effect executed so far, and the like.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a setting function of changing the jackpot probability by setting one of a plurality of set values that determine the jackpot probability. In this case, the effect display device 12 may be able to display the history of the set values set up to now as the game history. Further, when embodied in a gaming machine having a setting function, a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set setting value may be configured to be executable. In this case, the effect display device 12 displays, as the game history, whether or not the setting suggestion effect has been executed, the number of times the setting suggestion effect has been executed so far, and the content of the effect in the setting suggestion effect executed so far. It may be displayable.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a real-time clock 31d. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the date has changed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the information stored as today's game history as the game history one day ago and the information stored as the game history one day ago two days ago when the power is turned off. It is controlled to be stored as the game history of. According to this, when the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and the power supply is restarted after that, the sub-control RAM 31c is the game content before the power supply is cut off and the game after the power supply is restarted. Historical information can be stored so that it can be distinguished from the contents.

When embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a real-time clock 31d, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms the status of the gaming machine at predetermined intervals after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, and is in a standby state. However, when the menu screen effect is being executed, the movie demo effect may be controlled to start. That is, instead of the real-time clock 31d, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled so as to satisfy the start condition of the effect even in the movie at predetermined intervals.

-The effect display device 12 may be able to display the game history (past game content) during the game period in which the variable game or the jackpot game is being executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so as to display the current rotation speed or the like during the execution of the variable game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so as to display the current number of consecutive villas and the like during the big hit game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to change the type of game history to be displayed when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the execution of the variable game or the big hit game. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a history image capable of specifying the current number of consecutive villas during the execution of a predetermined variable game, and the first operation button BT1 is operated during the display of the history image. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to hide the history image in which the current number of consecutive villas can be specified and to display the history image in which the current rotation speed can be specified. Here, the variable game that displays a history image that can specify the current number of consecutive villas may be, for example, a variable game when the advantageous state ends. In this case, the display state of the effect display device 12 when displaying the history image that can specify the current number of consecutive villas corresponds to the first display state, and the history image that can specify the current rotation speed is displayed. The display state of the effect display device 12 at the time of operation corresponds to the second display state.

-The sub-control CPU 31a may control the volume and the amount of light so that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted even when the fourth menu screen is not displayed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to adjust the volume and the amount of light when the second operation button BT2 is operated during the execution of the standby demo effect or the execution of the movie demo effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the volume and the amount of light so as to be able to be adjusted during the execution of the variable game or the jackpot game.

-The display content of the effect display device 12 during execution of the menu screen effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the menu screen may be a screen displayed on the entire effect display device 12, or may be a screen displayed on a part of the effect display device 12. Further, the effect display device 12 may display the menu screen in a display mode in which the menu screen appears to cover the temporarily displayed effect symbol. In this case, the effect symbol is displayed on the rear side of the menu screen. The menu screen may be displayed in a display mode that looks like it is. That is, the effect display device 12 may display the menu screen in a display mode that can be recognized as a semi-transparent screen.

-The main control CPU 30a does not have to generate a standby command. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to the first restricted state when a predetermined time elapses without inputting any of the fluctuation pattern designation command and the opening command after the production game is completed. good. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the sub-control CPU 31a has shifted to the standby state on the condition that after the end of the effect game, a predetermined time has elapsed without starting any of the next effect game and the jackpot game. ..

-As the operating means, a dedicated volume adjusting operating means operated when adjusting the volume may be provided, or a dedicated light amount adjusting operating means operated when adjusting the light amount may be provided. good. Further, as the operation means, a dedicated history display operation means operated when displaying the game history may be provided. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the game history display screen when the operation signal indicating that the history display operation means has been operated is input, and the sub-control CPU 31a responds to the operation of the second operation button BT2. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to change the type of the game history displayed on the screen for displaying the game history.

-The first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 do not have to be buttons that can be pressed. For example, a lever, a touch sensor, a handle, or the like may be adopted. Further, each operating means may be integrally formed. For example, a button-type operating means may be provided above the lever-type operating means.

-The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated in an allowable state in a low base state.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that gives a high probability state when a gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that imparts a high probability state up to the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more kinds of probability states. Further, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having one kind of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function that fluctuates the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination.

-As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Further, as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 14.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a big hit game when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.
-The sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and apart from the sub control board 31, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are provided. A lamp control board for specialized control may be provided separately. Further, a part or all of the display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the functions of the sub control board 31. Further, the function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

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

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of large winning openings.
-The first special game and the second special game may be executed according to the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute a directing game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.
-As a gaming machine, it may be embodied as a rotating body type gaming machine. The rotating body type gaming machine includes a slot machine that uses a medal as a gaming medium and a slot machine that uses a gaming ball as a gaming medium. In this way, even in a gaming machine different from the pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to adjust the effect such as adjusting the volume and adjusting the amount of light.

BT1 ... 1st operation button (operation means), BT2 ... 2nd operation button (operation means), La ... decorative lamp (effect execution means), MG1a ... selection image, MG1b ... 1st operation image, MG1c ... related image (history) Image), MG2a ... 1st history image (history image), MG2b ... 2nd operation image, MG3a ... 2nd history image (history image), MG3b ... 3rd operation image, MG4a ... Selection stopped image, MG4b ... Volume related Image, MG4c ... Light amount related image, MG4d ... Fourth operation image, Sp ... Speaker (effect execution means), 12 ... Effect display device (display means, effect execution means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU (display control means, effect control means), 31b ... Sub-control ROM, 31c ... Sub-control RAM (storage means), 31d ... Real-time clock (date and time specifying means).

Claims (6)

Operable operating means and
A storage means for storing historical information about past game contents,
Display means for displaying various images and
A display control means for controlling the display means is provided.
The display control means can control the display means so as to display a history image that can identify the past game content based on the history information.
The display state of the display means when displaying the history image includes a first display state and a second display state.
The display control means can be controlled to the second display state when the operation means is operated in the first display state.
A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the game content that can be identified from the history image is different between the first display state and the second display state. When the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the storage means can distinguish between the game content before the power supply is cut off and the game content after the power supply is restarted. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which stores the history information so as to be. The claim that the display control means controls a display state different from both the first display state and the second display state when a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed after controlling the second display state. 1 or the gaming machine according to claim 2. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the display state controlled when the predetermined time elapses after being controlled to the second display state differs depending on the current gaming state. The first display state and the second display state are any one of claims 1 to 4, which are display states for displaying a history image capable of specifying the game content on the day when the game is being played. The gaming machine described in the section. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein, in addition to the first display state and the second display state, there is a display state for displaying a history image capable of specifying the game content past the day when the game is performed.

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