JP6599297B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a demonstration effect has been executed when in a standby state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when entering a standby state in which there is no pending symbol variation game and waits for symbol variation, an effect image for demonstration effect is displayed on the display device. Such demonstration effects are performed for the purpose of notifying that the gaming machine is in a customer waiting state.

JP 2005-52341 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, various effects are put on the effect image displayed on the display device and the interest is improved. For this reason, there is room for study in order to improve the interest not only during the symbol variation game but also in the standby state.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above-described problems is a gaming machine that performs demonstration effects during a standby state waiting for execution of a variable game performed by changing a design, and can customize a predetermined item during the standby state. The display unit includes a display unit, a display control unit that controls the display unit, and an operation unit. The standby state includes a first state and a second state. Control for displaying a customization screen on the display means can be executed. In the first state, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated, while in the second state, the operation means is displayed. there even when not operated and so the customization screen is displayed, during the execution of the changing game, the manipulation hand The customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated, and the operation means is operated when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variable game and before the variable game being executed ends. when a specific time has elapsed since, the customization screen is hidden and a Rutotomoni, wherein there is when the customization screen during execution of the change game is displayed, the specific time since the said operating means operating When the variation game being executed before the time elapses, the customization screen is hidden, and an operation effect using predetermined operation means is executed during the execution of the variation game. Sometimes, the gist is that the predetermined item cannot be customized while the operation effect is being executed.

A gaming machine for solving the above-described problems is a gaming machine that performs demonstration effects during a standby state waiting for execution of a variable game performed by changing a design, and can customize a predetermined item during the standby state. The display unit includes a display unit, a display control unit that controls the display unit, and an operation unit. The standby state includes a first state and a second state. Control for displaying a customization screen on the display means can be executed. In the first state, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated, while in the second state, the operation means is displayed. there even when not operated and so the customization screen is displayed, during the execution of the changing game, the manipulation hand The customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated, and the operation means is operated when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variable game and before the variable game being executed ends. when a specific time has elapsed since, the customization screen is hidden and a Rutotomoni, wherein there is when the customization screen during execution of the change game is displayed, the specific time since the said operating means operating When the variation game being executed before the time elapses, the customization screen is hidden, and an operation effect using predetermined operation means is executed during the execution of the variation game. The gist is that the predetermined item can be customized even when the operation effect is being executed .

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The front view of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows a customization screen. Explanatory drawing explaining the volume step by a setting device. Explanatory drawing explaining the instruction | indication step by the instruction | indication of an operation button. Explanatory drawing explaining the display switching timing of a customization screen. The timing chart which shows an example of the display switching timing of a customization screen. The timing chart which shows an example of the display switching timing of a customization screen. The timing chart which shows an example of the display switching timing of the customization screen in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. In the center of the game board YB, an effect display device 11 is provided as display means having an image display unit GH. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 11, various display effects by images are performed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs a light emission effect. The decoration lamp La is disposed on a frame (for example, a front frame) or the game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and performs sound effects.

The game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning holes through which game balls can enter. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14.
The first start opening 12 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In the following description, there is a case where “winning” means that a game ball is made to enter the winning opening. In the present embodiment, the first start port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. A sensor (starting sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered is disposed in the back of the first starting port 12.

  The second start port 13 is a winning port for entering a game ball when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In the present embodiment, the second start port 13 is located below the first start port 12. The second starting port 13 allows a game ball to enter or enter when the opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 15 opens when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is won). It is opened for easy. On the other hand, the second starting port 13 is closed so that the opening and closing blades 15 cannot close the game balls due to the closing operation. The opening / closing blade 15 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 shown in FIG. In addition, a sensor (starting sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered is disposed in the back of the second starting port 13.

  The large winning opening 14 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition for the winning ball is established. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 14 is located below the second start opening 13. The big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered by opening the big winning opening door 16 when the big winning lottery is won. On the other hand, the special winning opening 14 is closed so that the special winning entry door 16 cannot close a gaming ball by performing a closing operation. The special winning opening door 16 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 shown in FIG. Further, a sensor (count sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 14.

  An operation gate 17 is disposed on the game board YB. In the present embodiment, the operation gate 17 is located on the left side of the effect display device 11. The operating gate 17 is opened with a gate port 17a that is open so that a game ball can be always entered. A sensor (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 17a is disposed. The gate port 17a of the operation gate 17 is a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is established. The opening / closing blade 15 of the second starting port 13 is won by a normal symbol winning lottery performed by a game ball entering the operating gate 17, and after the normal symbol winning symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, Operates from closed to open.

  The game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 18a and 18b, hold display devices 19a and 19b, and a normal symbol display device 20. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, or the like.

  The special symbol display devices 18a and 18b perform a symbol variation game using the special symbol, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. When a game ball enters the first start port 12 and is detected by the start sensor SE1, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the first special symbol is established when the ball is detected. . On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected by the start sensor SE2, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the second special symbol is satisfied when the ball is detected. . In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is established, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same probability. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot lottery and the determination ratio of jackpot of the same type are different. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different advantages (for example, the number of prize balls, the period of grant of the improved entrance rate, etc.) when winning the big hit lottery.

  When the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol display game is performed on the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived from the symbol variation game is also generated. The symbol variation game for deriving the result according to is also performed on the effect display device 11 using the decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b are both 7-segment display devices. In the special symbol variation game, a combination of light emitters constituting a 7-segment display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a loss symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in a symbol variation game using decorative symbols, combinations of decorative symbols in a plurality of rows are derived. The decorative design is composed of, for example, a design imitating Arabic numerals. Then, the combination where all the decorative symbols in all the rows become the same decorative symbol is selected as the big hit lottery combination, and the combination where the decorative symbols in all the rows do not become the same decorative symbol is won in the big hit lottery. This is a combination of outliers that can be identified.

  The result derived in the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol variation game. For this reason, in the special symbol variation game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived as a special symbol, while in the decorative symbol variation game, information that can identify the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived as a decorative symbol.

  The hold display devices 19a and 19b display the number of symbol change games (starting hold number) of special symbols whose execution is being held. The normal symbol display device 20 performs a normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery is derived in the normal symbol variation game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button BT as an operation means that can be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the operation button BT is disposed on the upper surface of a storage tray (upper tray) 21 that stores game balls. The operation button BT is a push button type. The operation button BT of the present embodiment is configured by arranging four operation units of an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a left button LBT, and a right button RBT in a cross shape.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the winning probability of winning a jackpot is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. The probability change state is given, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won. The probability variation state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player because it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the non-probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can provide an entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of game balls per unit time to the second start port 13 is improved. Here, the rate of entry of the game ball is improved when the rate of entry of the game ball per unit time is changed from low probability to high probability, and the game ball enters from a state where the game ball does not enter. Including being able to enter (can enter). The entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-entrance rate improvement state”. The non-entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” or “low base state”.

  The entrance rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shorter than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total opening time of the open / close blades 15 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is made longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the opening and closing blade 15 based on the fact that the normal symbol winning lottery is won, and the normal symbol winning lottery is won more than in the non-entry rate improvement state. At least one of the controls for making the opening time of the opening / closing blade 15 longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state may be executed. In addition, in the improved entrance rate state, the special symbol change time reduction control is executed to make the change time (for example, average change time) of the special symbol change game easier to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improvement state. May be. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is executed, the entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

  The entrance rate improvement state is, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won or until the specified symbol number up to the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed after the entrance rate improvement state is given. Or, until it reaches the big hit lottery before reaching the specified upper limit number of times. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit number is the total number of times of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 2, various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub control board 31 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing control information such as a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing of necessary data. A main control RAM 30c capable of reading. The main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

  Detection signals from various sensors SE1 to SE4 are input to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 18a and 18b, hold display devices 19a and 19b, normal symbol display device 20 and the like) and controls the operations of the various actuators A1 and A2. Control.

  The control information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing processing related to the game, information for specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The main variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The big hit variation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is won, and in the special symbol changing game, the big hit symbol is finally derived. The loss variation is an effect that is performed when the big win lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, the loss symbol is finally derived. Note that the deviation variation includes a variation in which a reach effect is performed in a decorative symbol variation game, and a variation in which a reach effect is not performed in a decorative symbol variation game. In addition, the various determination values include a big hit determination value used for the big win lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the normal symbol win lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, start pending numbers, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a big hit symbol random number used when determining a big hit symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a big hit random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery or a normal hit random number used for a normal symbol hit lottery.

  The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that information (control signal) is output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-control that can write and read necessary data. And a control RAM 31c.

  The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the information based on the information output from the main control board 30. For example, when starting the special symbol changing game, the main control CPU 30a sub-controls information indicating the start of the change (start of the game) in addition to the control of the display contents of the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b. Output to the CPU 31a. Receiving the information, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to play a decorative symbol changing game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp so as to perform the light emission effect and the sound effect accompanying the symbol variable game with the start of the decorative symbol pattern variation game. Control.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a that controls the effect display device 11 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image effect from the sub control ROM 31b. The sub-control board 31 includes a character ROM that stores character image data to be displayed on the image display unit GH, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including decorative designs) in advance. Various data may be read out. Then, the sub control CPU 31a outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data and causes the image display unit GH to display an image. In the present embodiment, the display control means for controlling the display means is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a controlling the effect display device 11.

Next, the contents of control executed by the main control board 30 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 every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether a game ball has entered the first start port 12 or the second start port 13. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that a game ball has entered the first start port 12 by inputting the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1, and receives the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2. By inputting, it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 13.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 12, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). The main control CPU 30a rewrites the start hold number by adding 1 when the start hold number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, and displays the hold start number after the addition so as to display the start hold number. To control. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 13, the main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The main control CPU 30a rewrites the start hold number by adding 1 when the start hold number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number, and displays the hold start number 19b after the addition. To control. Note that the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process without adding the start hold number when the start hold number reaches the upper limit number.

  In addition, when a game ball enters with less than the upper limit number of starting suspensions, the main control CPU 30a can acquire various random number values when triggered and can specify the acquired various random number values. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be constituted by a random number value, or may be constituted by information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls that have entered previously. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that (information storage order) can be specified. In this process, the main control CPU 30a obtains a jackpot random number value from the random number generation circuit 30d and obtains a jackpot symbol random number value and a variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. Through the processing as described above, the main control CPU 30a suspends execution of the special symbol variation game when the start condition is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol changing game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the symbol variation game is not being executed and when the symbol hit game is not being executed, while the symbol variation game is being executed or is being a jackpot game. In this case, it is determined that the execution condition is not satisfied. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the execution condition is not satisfied.

  The main control CPU 30a reads the number of the start suspensions of the second special symbol when the symbol variation game execution condition is established, and determines whether the read start suspension number is larger than 0 (zero). Then, when the number of pending start of the second special symbol is larger than 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads the start hold number of the first special symbol when the start hold number of the second special symbol is 0 (zero), and is the read start hold number larger than 0 (zero)? Determine. When the number of reserved start of the first special symbol is larger than 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment preferentially executes the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol without simultaneously executing the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol. It is a specification to make it.

  When both the number of reserved start of the first special symbol and the number of reserved start of the second special symbol are 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”). To perform the process. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a customer effect. Details of the demonstration production will be described later. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state of waiting for a symbol change, and is not in an interval between symbol changes or in a big hit game.

  When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the start hold number of the second special symbol by 1 and rewrites it, and displays the hold start number 19b after subtraction. To control.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first in the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery. In the jackpot lottery, the jackpot is won when the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot determination value.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol. The decided off symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  In the deviation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a main fluctuation pattern without reach or a main fluctuation pattern with reach from the main fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation. In this determination, for example, a reach determination for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed may be performed, and a main variation pattern with reach or a main variation pattern without reach may be determined based on the determination result. In this case, the variation pattern distribution random numbers are allocated to the main variation pattern classification with reach and the main variation pattern classification without reach. If it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed in the reach determination, the variation pattern is determined from the main variation pattern with reach according to the variation pattern distribution random number, while the reach effect is not performed in the reach determination. If it is determined, the variation pattern is determined according to the variation pattern distribution random number from the main variation patterns without reach. In addition, as another method, without performing reach determination, a variation pattern is determined according to a variation pattern distribution random number from the main variation pattern for outlier variation including the main variation pattern with reach and the main variation pattern without reach. decide. According to this determination method, since the reach determination is not performed, whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining the main fluctuation pattern. It should be noted that which determination method is adopted is determined by the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine.

  On the other hand, when starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above on the first special symbol. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol, jackpot lottery, jackpot processing or deviation processing based on the results of jackpot lottery.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the big hit process or the off process as described above executes a process such as outputting predetermined information (control command) to the sub control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of variation. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 18a or the special symbol display device 18b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol.

  Through the processing as described above, the main control CPU 30a executes the special symbol variation game that is on hold when the execution condition is satisfied. Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a causes the special symbol display device 18a to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern has elapsed. Alternatively, the display content of the special symbol display device 18b is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the stop of the fluctuation when the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

Next, a process related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14 and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the big hit game progresses step by step from opening to round game to ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a includes a process for generating control information (control command) for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as a process related to the progress of the big hit game, and the big winning opening 14. Processing to open and close is performed. Various control information generated by the above process is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the opening, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is output to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of opening. The main control CPU 30a generates a release command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a close command as control information when ending one round game when the end condition is satisfied. To do. The release command is output to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the round game, and the close command is output to the sub control CPU 31a at the end of the round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the special winning opening 14 by operating the second actuator A2 in one round game. In the present embodiment, the end condition for one round game is that a predetermined upper limit number of balls (for example, nine balls) has been entered, or the opening time of the big winning opening 14 reaches a predetermined upper limit time. One of the above has been established. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command as control information when starting the ending after the end of the last round game. The ending command is output to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of ending.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the gaming state as control information. Various control information generated by the above process is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (gaming state information) that can specify the gaming state when the gaming state is in a non-probable change state and the non-entrance rate improving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (gaming state information) that can specify the gaming state when the gaming state is a probable change state and the entrance rate improvement state. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (gaming state information) that can specify the gaming state when the gaming state is in an uncertain change state and the entering rate improvement state. Further, when managing the application period of the entrance rate improvement state by the number of games, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of times the special symbol executed game of the special symbol is executed, and establishes the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state. When the number of times is reached, an end command (game state information) that can specify the end of the entrance rate improvement state is generated.

  The generated gaming state information is output to the sub control CPU 31a, for example, when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the gaming state is changed. For example, when the game state after the big hit game is in the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, the state 2 designation command is output to the sub control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the exemplified control information, and is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub control CPU 31a.

  The main control CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a may specify a demo command (standby state) that can be specified as a control information when a demonstration effect execution condition is satisfied without a special symbol variation game being held. Information). The demo command is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by command output processing performed by the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing related to the normal symbol, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as notification is performed by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

First, the decorative symbol variation process will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special designating command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpots based on decorative symbols when a special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. In addition, when a special symbol off symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. . More specifically, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of deviation including a reach formation symbol when a main fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation with reach is designated. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a main variation pattern for detachment variation without reach is designated.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol design variation game derives a combination of decorative symbols in three columns including a left column, a middle column, and a right column. In the decorative symbol variation game, reach is formed by deriving the same decorative symbols in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns of the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this embodiment) In the form, a reach effect for deriving one of the middle rows) is performed. For this reason, the same decorative design derived in a predetermined plurality of columns becomes a reach forming symbol, and in the combination of detachment including a reach forming symbol, the predetermined multiple columns are the same decorative symbol, and the remaining columns are the predetermined plural The combination is a decorative pattern different from the decorative pattern of the row. Further, the combination of outliers not including the reach forming symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of columns are different, and the remaining columns are combinations regardless of the coincidence with the predetermined plurality of decorative symbols. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of the present embodiment is a combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows become the same decorative symbol. In other words, the jackpot combination includes a reach formation symbol.

  Further, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a sub change pattern for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the type of the main change pattern that can be specified from the command. . The sub variation pattern can specify the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game with a decorative symbol.

The contents of the effect of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub variation pattern include the following effects.
For example, for an out-of-order production content that does not perform reach production, for example, the variation of decorative designs in 3 rows is stopped in a predetermined order (for example, left row → right row → middle row), and finally reach formation symbols are displayed. There is an effect content (normal variation) for deriving a combination of outliers that is not included. In addition, the contents for performing the reach effect include an effect content for performing the normal reach effect and an effect content for performing the super reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a combination of decorative symbols by deriving the same decorative symbol in a predetermined plurality of columns to form a reach, and then stopping the fluctuation of the remaining columns. The super reach effect is an effect in which the design of the remaining rows is derived by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed in the middle of the normal reach effect, and the combination of the decorative symbols is derived by the effect after the development. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a high expectation level for big hits compared to the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of jackpot to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of loss and the appearance rate in the case of jackpot. In the case where a plurality of types of super reach effects are provided, the jackpot expectation may be different for each type of super reach effects.

  The sub control CPU 31a that has determined the sub variation pattern controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decorative symbol design variation game is displayed with the effect content specified by the sub variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the decorative symbol variation game and derive the decorative symbol combination as the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. . In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a unit that can control effects including a symbol variation game of decorative symbols and effects (sound output and light emission) associated with the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game is terminated with the input of all symbol stop commands, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is counted under the control of the sub-control CPU 31a. You may make it complete | finish the design change game of a decoration design. That is, the end of the decorative symbol variation game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the opening effect. Further, when the release command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to cause an effect accompanying the round game. On the other hand, when the closing command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the effect (round effect) associated with the round game. In addition, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a state designation command such as the state 1 designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image corresponding to the gaming state specified from the command. The image corresponding to the gaming state is a background image displayed on the back of the decorative symbol, for example. Further, when the design of the decorative symbol used in the decorative symbol variation game is changed for each gaming state, the image of the decorative symbol is an image corresponding to the gaming state.

Next, processing related to the demonstration effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a demo command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform a demo effect. That is, in this embodiment, a demonstration effect is executed during the standby state. The demonstration effects of the present embodiment can be broadly classified into a symbol display demonstration and a movie effect demonstration. The symbol display demonstration is a demonstration effect that is executed first after the transition to the standby state, and is a demonstration effect that is executed after the movie effect demonstration ends. On the other hand, the movie effect demonstration is a demonstration effect that is executed after the symbol display demonstration ends. In this embodiment, the effect time of the symbol display demonstration and the effect time of the movie effect demonstration are both 60 seconds. And in this embodiment, when it shifts to a standby state, the symbol display demonstration is executed first, and then the demonstration effect end condition is established in the order of the movie effect demo, the symbol display demo, the movie effect demo, and so on. It is repeatedly executed until The end condition of the demonstration effect is to enter the first starting port 12 or the second starting port 13 and start a special symbol changing game. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a changing pattern designation command. Is to enter.

  Specifically, the symbol display demonstration is an effect in which an operation for a demonstration effect is added to the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 for display. Note that the decorative symbol used in the symbol display demonstration may be a symbol derived from the most recent decorative symbol variation game, or may be an initial symbol displayed after initial setting at the time of power-on. Specifically, the decorative symbol used in the symbol display demo is a symbol derived from the most recent decorative symbol variation game in the symbol display demonstration performed when the symbol variation ends and the state shifts to the standby state. In the symbol display demonstration that is performed when the state shifts to the standby state without changing the symbol after the power is turned on, the symbol becomes the initial symbol.

  In addition, the operation for the demonstration effect is, for example, if the display of the temporary stop of the decorative design is a display mode in which the decorative design is shaken up and down, the display is performed by swinging left and right so as to be distinguished from the fluctuation of the design. If the decorative design is made up of the design of the character, the character is displayed with an action that is distinguished from the normal time.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol displayed in the symbol display demonstration is a symbol displayed on the effect display device 11 at the time of transition to the standby state. For this reason, even when a plurality of symbol display demonstrations are executed between the transition to the standby state and the end of the standby state with the start of the special symbol variation game, The types of decorative symbols displayed in the symbol display demo are the same. In the present embodiment, the state between the transition to the standby state and the end of the standby state can be grasped as a series of standby states. That is, in the present embodiment, the same decorative design is displayed in a plurality of symbol display demonstrations executed during a series of standby states. The movie effect demonstration is an effect of displaying a demonstration effect image (moving image) that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a manufacturer.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a customization function that can customize the pachinko gaming machine 10. The customization function of this embodiment includes a volume adjustment function for adjusting the volume emitted from the speaker Sp and a light amount adjustment function for adjusting the light amount of the decoration lamp La. In the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light correspond to predetermined items that can be customized.

  The volume adjustment function includes a first function that allows the volume control for the game hall manager and workers engaged in the development and sale of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a second function that mainly allows the player to adjust the volume. And having a function.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first function is a function of performing volume adjustment using a setting device (for example, an analog volume switch) 33 installed inside the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is locked by a locking device 34, and is configured so that the inside of the main body cannot be accessed unless the locking device 34 is released. The key for unlocking the locking device 34 is managed by a game hall manager or the like, and the player cannot operate the setting device 33. The inside of the main body where the setting device 33 is installed is a position that can be operated by releasing the locking device 34 and opening and closing the frame body (front frame and middle frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the front frame It is the board surface of the game board YB that can be accessed when the player is opened, the back side of the machine that can be accessed when the middle frame is opened. The front frame is a frame body positioned in front of the game board YB, and the middle frame is a frame body on which gaming machine components such as the game board YB and various control boards are mounted.

  The setting device 33 of the present embodiment is a dial type setting device, and is configured so that the volume can be adjusted in 10 stages from 1 to 10. The setter 33 adjusts the sound volume by rotating a dial (knob) with a scale of 1 to 10 and adjusting the position of the scale indicating a desired stage to the set position 35. In the present embodiment, the volume increases as the number of steps (scale) increases.

  The setting device 33 is connected to the sub control board 31. Then, the volume adjustment (instruction) by the setting device 33 can be performed before the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. After the power is turned on, the setting value of the setting device 33 is read by the secondary control CPU 31a and the secondary control is used. It is stored and held in the RAM 31c. The volume corresponding to the stage set by the setting device 33 is a reference volume of the volume emitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10. The setter 33 is a setting means that can arbitrarily set the volume emitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10 (game machine) from a plurality of volume levels before power-on.

  The sub-control board 31 is equipped with a sound reproduction unit (not shown), adjusted to a desired volume through the sound reproduction unit, and a desired sound is output via the speaker Sp according to the volume. The sound reproduction unit includes a converter (for example, a D / A converter) or an amplifier (amplifier) that converts sound data stored in the sub control ROM 31b.

  The second function is a function of performing volume adjustment using the left button LBT and the right button RBT among the operation buttons BT of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Since the operation button BT is installed so that it can be operated by the player, unlike the setting device 33 installed inside the main body, any number of people including the player can operate. The operation button BT is connected to the sub control board 31. The volume adjustment by operating the operation button BT is effective when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. That is, even if the operation button BT is operated in a state where the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not turned on, the operation signal from the operation button BT is not output, and the volume cannot be adjusted.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the operation button BT, and the volume adjustment by the player is allowed during a standby state waiting for the change of the symbol. .

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation indicates the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the symbol variation game. The special symbol display forms in the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b include variable display and fixed stop display. In the special symbol variation display, for example, a specific special symbol or a specific code is displayed blinking. In the special symbol fixed stop display, the big hit symbol or the off symbol derived in accordance with the lottery result of the big hit lottery is definitely stopped and displayed. For example, in the 7-segment type special symbol display devices 18a and 18b, “-(bar: specific code)” blinks (changes display) when the symbol variation game starts, and “7” is displayed when the symbol variation game ends. (An example of a big hit symbol) "is stopped and displayed definitely.

  On the other hand, the display form of the decorative pattern in the effect display device 11 includes a variable display, a temporary stop display, and a fixed stop display. In the decorative pattern variation display, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scroll-displayed (loop display) in order for each column. The temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is a display of the decorative symbol at the stage where the result of the symbol variation game is not fixed, and the decorative symbol is derived by stopping the variation of the variable display column. It is fluctuating (operation that swings up and down or left and right). The decorative symbol confirmation stop display is a decorative symbol display when the result of the symbol variation game is confirmed, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol jackpot symbol or the off symbol symbol is definitely stopped and displayed. .

  In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment is not allowed during the symbol variation, during the symbol interval, and during the jackpot game, and during the symbol variation, during the symbol variation interval, and the jackpot. The volume cannot be adjusted during the game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the volume adjustment using the operation button BT can be performed by operating the volume meter M1 and the buttons LBT and RBT on the screen for customization displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 subdivides the meter image into a plurality of elements so that the volume level can be specified, and is displayed in different colors so that the current volume level can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, when four elements (scale “4”) are colored, it is possible to specify that the current volume level is “4 levels”. In the present embodiment, the volume increases as the number of steps (scale) increases. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 corresponds to an image indicating the current volume.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the left button LBT of the operation buttons BT is pressed, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of elements to be color-coded decreases, and the volume is lowered. Can be instructed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the right button RBT of the operation buttons BT is pressed, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases, and the volume is increased. Can be instructed.

  And the volume adjustment in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is based on the volume corresponding to the stage set by the setting device 33 (the desired one stage set from the 10 stages), and the volume of the reference is adjusted. Then, the adjustment can be instructed to increase or decrease the volume by operating the operation button BT. Note that the stage set by the setting device 33 is a volume that can be a common reference during symbol variation, during big hit games, and during standby.

Next, the volume level that can be set with the setting device 33 and the volume level that can be adjusted with the operation button BT will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the volume levels that can be set by the setting device 33 are 10 levels from 1 to 10. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, 10 levels 1 to 10 that can be set by the setting device 33 are referred to as volume levels Sx (x: 1 to 10). Further, S1 to S10 shown in the stage column of FIG. 4 correspond to 10 stages 1 to 10 that can be set by the setting device 33 described above.

  In each of the volume levels S1 to S10, a volume value corresponding to each level is defined. The volume value is a control value used for control for outputting sound, and is adjusted so that a sound volume corresponding to the volume value is emitted in the sound reproduction unit. The volume value “0” corresponds to mute (no sound is output), and the numerical value “1” or higher corresponds to a larger volume. And the volume based on the volume value of each volume level S1-S10 is equivalent to the reference | standard volume used as the reference | standard at the time of adjusting the volume mentioned above.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the 10 stages, the 8 stages of volume stages S3 to S10 are positioned as the stage of game volume. The game volume stage is a stage in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a game hall and the volume is set for use in business. The size of the amusement hall varies depending on the number of game machines that can be installed, and the larger the number of installed game machines, the higher the volume so that the sound emitted from the game machine can be heard clearly. The smaller the installed number, the lower the volume. There is a tendency. For this reason, a plurality of stages of game volume are prepared so that the degree of freedom of selection is expanded according to the size of the game hall.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, among the 10 stages, one stage of the volume stage S2 is positioned as the adjustment volume. The adjustment volume stage is a stage in which the volume used for adjustment work at the time of development by the manufacturer of the gaming machine or adjustment work at the time of installation in the game hall is set. The above-described adjustment work is performed in a quieter environment than when the game hall is open. For this reason, the adjustment volume stage is prepared in order to prevent a sound from being output at a volume higher than necessary in the adjustment operation. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, one of the ten levels of the volume level S1 is positioned for muting. The mute volume stage is a stage set when creating a mute environment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the level of the volume that can be adjusted with the operation button BT is 8 levels of 1 to 8 for each of the volume levels S1 to S10. In the present embodiment, the eight stages are a plurality of instruction stages that can be instructed to adjust by operating the operation button BT. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, eight steps 1 to 8 that can be instructed to adjust with the operation button BT are indicated as instruction steps Dx (x: 1 to 8). Further, D1 to D8 shown in the stage column of FIG. 5 correspond to 8 stages 1 to 8 that can be instructed to adjust with the operation button BT. Specifically illustrating the relationship between the volume level and the instruction level, there are eight levels of instruction levels D1 to D8 with respect to the volume level S10. Similarly, there are 8 levels of instruction levels D1 to D8 for the volume levels S2 to S9. That is, in the present embodiment, the same number (eight steps) of instruction steps D1 to D8 are associated with each of the sound volume steps S2 to S10. This means that the volume can be adjusted in the range of 8 levels by operating the operation button BT. Note that, as described above, the volume level S1 is the mute volume (no sound is generated), and therefore it is not possible to instruct the volume adjustment by operating the operation button BT.

  In each of the instruction stages D1 to D8, a volume value corresponding to each stage is determined. In the present embodiment, the sound volume values of the instruction steps D1 to D8 are set to the same value in the sound volume steps S3 to S10. Specifically, the volume value of the instruction stage D1 is “23”, and this volume value is the same in the volume stages S3 to S10. The volume value at the instruction stage D2 is “40”, and this volume value is the same in the volume stages S3 to S10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sound volume values in the instruction steps D1 to D8 are “23”, “40”, “64”, “76”, “90”, “101”, “107” in order from the instruction step D1. ”,“ 128 ”. And the volume value of these instruction | indication steps D1-D8 is the same value as the volume value of volume steps S3-S10 shown in FIG. For this reason, in the instruction steps D1 to D8 corresponding to the sound volume steps S3 to S10, there is a step that shows the same sound volume value as the sound volume value specified from the sound volume step. That is, there are stages in the instruction stages D1 to D8 that are specified from the volume stages S3 to S10 and that show the same volume value as the volume value that can be the reference volume. Specifically, the volume value of the volume level S10 is “128”, but the instruction level that can specify the volume value “128” in the instruction levels D1 to D8 associated with the volume level S10. D8 exists. Similarly, the volume stage S9 is an instruction stage D7, the volume stage S8 is an instruction stage D6, the volume stage S7 is an instruction stage D5, the volume stage S6 is an instruction stage D4, the volume stage S5 is an instruction stage D3, and the volume stage. S4 has the same sound volume value as the instruction stage D2, and the sound volume stage S3 has the same sound volume value as the instruction stage D1.

  Thus, when the sound volume steps S3 to S10 are associated with the instruction steps D1 to D8, the sound volume can be adjusted as follows. For example, when the volume level S10 is set, the volume value is “128” unless the volume is adjusted by the operation button BT. On the other hand, the volume adjustment by the operation button BT can be performed in eight stages of instruction stages D1 to D8. Therefore, a range in which the volume value “128” is set to the maximum volume and the volume value “23” is set to the minimum volume. You can adjust the volume with. That is, by operating the operation button BT, the same volume as when any one of the volume levels S3 to S9 is set can be obtained. Similarly, even when the volume level S9 is set, the volume can be adjusted in a range where the volume value “128” is the maximum volume and the volume value “23” is the minimum volume. The same applies to any of the volume levels S3 to S8. That is, in the present embodiment, the range of the volume value (volume) specified from the instruction steps D1 to D8 is equal to the range of the volume value (volume) specified from the volume levels S3 to S10 that are game volume levels. I'm doing it.

  Since the volume level S2 is an adjustment volume, the volume value specified from the instruction levels D1 to D8 is a volume value smaller than the volume value specified from the same instruction level. Specifically, the volume value of the instruction stage D1 corresponding to the volume stages S3 to S10 is “23”, whereas the volume value of the instruction stage D1 corresponding to the volume stage S2 is “4”. The same applies to the other instruction steps D2 to D8.

  The light amount adjustment function is a function for adjusting the light amount using the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT among the operation buttons BT of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The adjustment of the light amount by operating the operation button BT is effective when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can adjust the amount of light by operating the operation button BT, and allows the player to adjust the amount of light during the standby state.

  In the present embodiment, the light amount adjustment is not allowed during the symbol variation and the big hit game, as in the volume adjustment by the second function, and the light amount adjustment is not performed during the symbol variation and the big hit game. It can not be done.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the adjustment of the light amount using the operation button BT can be performed by operating the light amount meter M2 and the buttons UBT and DBT on the customization screen displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In the present embodiment, the light quantity meter M2 subdivides the meter image into a plurality of elements so that the light quantity level can be specified, and is color-coded so that the current light quantity level can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, when four elements (scale “4”) are colored, it is possible to specify that the current light intensity level is “4 levels”. In the present embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scale), the larger the amount of light (brighter). That is, in the present embodiment, the light quantity meter M2 corresponds to an image indicating the current light quantity.

  As shown in FIG. 3D, when the upper button UBT is pressed among the operation buttons BT, the position indicated by the light quantity meter M2 changes in the direction in which the number of elements to be color-coded increases, and the light quantity is increased. Can be instructed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3E, when the lower button DBT of the operation buttons BT is pressed, the position indicated by the light quantity meter M2 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases, and the light quantity is reduced. Can be instructed.

  And the adjustment of the light quantity in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can be performed in such a manner that the adjustment is instructed to a desired one of the eight stages by operating the operation button BT. The stage in which adjustment is instructed by the operation of the operation button BT is the amount of light that can be a common reference during the variation of the symbol, during the big hit game, and during the standby state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the conditions for displaying the customization screen will be described together with the control of the sub control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, both the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed simultaneously on the customization screen. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be adjusted by operating the volume button M1 and the light amount meter M2 displayed on the customization screen and the operation button BT. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the customization screen is displayed, it is possible to adjust the volume and the light amount.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a is in the standby state and the symbol display demo is being executed for the first time after the transition to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a has a predetermined period (30 in the present embodiment) When the operation signal from the operation button BT is input before the second) elapses, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the customization screen. Here, the first symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state is one or more times executed between the time when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the demo command and the time when the variation pattern designation command is input. This corresponds to the first symbol display demo among the symbol display demos. In other words, the first symbol display demonstration corresponds to the first symbol display demonstration in a series of standby states. That is, in the present embodiment, the customization screen is not displayed in principle when the first symbol display demonstration is being executed and before the predetermined period has elapsed since the symbol display demonstration was started. Displayed when the button BT is operated.

  In addition, when the first symbol display demonstration is being executed, the sub control CPU 31a inputs the operation signal from the operation button BT before the predetermined period has elapsed since the symbol display demonstration was started. By updating the display end timer in the RAM 31c for each predetermined period, the time elapsed since the operation button BT was operated is measured. Then, when the time elapsed since the operation button BT is operated reaches the predetermined display end time (4 seconds in the present embodiment), the sub control CPU 31a displays the effect display device so that the customization screen is not displayed. 11 is controlled. If the operation signal from the operation button BT is input again while measuring the display end time by the display end timer, the sub control CPU 31a initializes the display end timer and again measures the display end time from the beginning. To do. In other words, if the first symbol display demo is being executed and the symbol display demo has started before the lapse of a predetermined period, the customization screen displays the display end time since the last time the operation button BT was operated. It is hidden when it has passed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is operating the operation button BT during the first symbol display demonstration and during a period from when the symbol display demonstration is started until a predetermined period elapses. It is possible to adjust the volume and the amount of light during the period from when the customization screen is displayed by operating and until the display end time elapses.

  If the sub-control CPU 31a is in the standby state and the symbol display demo is being executed for the first time after shifting to the standby state, the customization screen is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the symbol display demo was started. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not hide the customization screen until the symbol display demonstration being executed is terminated after a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demonstration was started. That is, when the operation button BT is not operated on the customization screen, in the first symbol display demonstration, the period from the start of the symbol display demonstration to the end of the symbol display demonstration being executed is terminated. Displayed in between.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment always displays the customization screen during the first symbol display demonstration and after a predetermined period has elapsed since the symbol display demonstration was started. The volume is displayed and the light amount can be adjusted. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays a customization screen during a period from when the symbol display demonstration is started to when a predetermined period elapses while the symbol display demo is being executed. Is limited. In the present embodiment, the display of the customization screen is restricted that the customization screen is displayed when a predetermined condition (operation of the operation button BT) is satisfied, while the predetermined condition is satisfied. If not, the customization screen is not displayed.

  On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is performing the first time during the first symbol display demonstration, during the period after the predetermined period has elapsed, and during the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations. There is no restriction in the period from the start of the symbol display demo to the elapse of the predetermined period, and the customization screen is displayed. In the present embodiment, the display of the customization screen without any restriction in the period from the start of the symbol display demonstration to the elapse of the predetermined period during the first symbol display demonstration is performed under a predetermined condition (operation The customization screen is displayed regardless of whether or not the operation of the button BT is established.

  When the sub control CPU 31a is in the standby state and starts the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations after shifting to the standby state, the effect display is performed so that the customization screen is displayed with the start of the symbol display demonstration. The apparatus 11 is controlled. In addition, when starting the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, the sub-control CPU 31a does not hide the customization screen until the symbol display demonstration ends. That is, in the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, the customization screen is displayed from the start of the symbol display demonstration to the end of the symbol display demonstration being executed.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a is in a standby state and a movie effect demonstration is being executed, when the operation signal from the operation button BT is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customization screen. That is, in this embodiment, the customization screen is not displayed in principle when the movie effect demonstration is being executed, but is displayed when the operation button BT is operated.

  When the sub control CPU 31a receives a detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated while the movie effect demonstration is being executed, the symbol display demonstration is being executed during the first symbol display demonstration. The time elapsed since the operation button BT was last operated is measured in the same manner as when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the operation. Then, when the time elapsed since the operation button BT is operated reaches the display end time, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to hide the customization screen. That is, when the movie effect demonstration is being executed, the customization screen is hidden when the display end time has elapsed since the last time the operation button BT was operated.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the display switching timing of the customization screen in the present embodiment will be described together with a specific example of the flow of the game. First, a case where the operation button BT is not operated during the demonstration production will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 31 a controls the effect display device 11 so as not to display the customization screen when the symbol is changing. Next, when a demo command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to start the symbol display demo (time point t1). The symbol display demo at this time is the first symbol display demonstration after the demo command is input, that is, the first symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customized screen when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demonstration was started (time t2). Thereafter, when the effect time of the symbol display demonstration ends, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the symbol display demo and controls the effect display device 11 to start the movie effect demonstration (time point t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed as the symbol display demonstration ends.

  Then, when the production time of the movie production demonstration ends, the sub control CPU 31a ends the movie production demonstration and controls the production display device 11 to start the symbol display demonstration (time t4). The symbol display demonstration at this time is the symbol display demonstration for the second time after inputting the demo command, that is, for the second time after shifting to the standby state. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customization screen with the start of the second symbol display demonstration. Further, when the change control designation command is input during execution of the demonstration effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the demonstration effect being executed and start the variation of the decorative symbols (time t5). ). At this time, if the customization screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed in accordance with the input of the variation pattern designation command.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment restricts the display of the customization screen until the predetermined period elapses after shifting to the standby state when shifting to the standby state from during the change of the symbol. On the other hand, a customization screen is displayed after a predetermined period. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when there is no special symbol variation game pending when the special symbol variation game being executed is finished, the predetermined period after the special symbol variation game being executed ends. Restricts the display of the customization screen, while displaying the customization screen after a predetermined period.

  In addition, in the first symbol display demonstration, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment restricts the display of the customization screen until the predetermined period elapses, while in the period after the predetermined period elapses. , Does not restrict the display of the customization screen. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment does not restrict the display of the customization screen even in the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations. In the present embodiment, the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration corresponds to the first state, and the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration. , And during the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, this corresponds to the second state. That is, in the present embodiment, during the standby state, there are a first state in which the display of the customization screen is restricted and a second state in which there is no restriction in the first state and the customization screen is displayed. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display demonstration and the second symbol display demonstration correspond to the same type of demonstration effect. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment executes the same type of demonstration effect in the first state and the second state.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first state and the second state are a predetermined period of time without transition to the demonstration effect from the start of the symbol display demonstration after the transition to the standby state. It is a state that is transferred when it has elapsed. That is, the first state and the second state are states in which a transition can be made in a series of standby states from the transition to the standby state to the end of the standby state after the change of the symbol is started. In particular, the second state is a state in which a transition is made from the first state when a predetermined period has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and thus a state in which the transition is made after the first state in a series of standby states. .

  In the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the operation button BT while the customization screen is displayed. It can also be grasped as a notification that it is possible. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is limited to notify that the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted during a period until a predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration. In particular, in the present embodiment, during the first symbol display demonstration until the predetermined period elapses, it is informed that the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted. Both are limited.

  On the other hand, during the first symbol display demonstration, the period after a predetermined period has elapsed, and during the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted by displaying the customization screen. Is notified. In the present embodiment, the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration corresponds to a specific period, and the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration, And during the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, it corresponds to a special period.

Next, a case where the operation button BT is operated during the demonstration effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 in the same manner as when the operation button BT is not operated during the demonstration effect until the first symbol display demonstration is started (time t11). ). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the operation button BT until a predetermined period elapses after the first symbol display demonstration is started, so that an effect display device is displayed. 11 is controlled (time t12). Thereafter, when the customization control screen is displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to continuously display the customization screen when a predetermined period has elapsed after the first symbol display demonstration is started. Control (time t13).

  Although not shown, if the display end time has elapsed since the last time the operation button BT was operated before the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the first symbol display demonstration, the sub-control CPU 31a The effect display device 11 is controlled to hide the customization screen. Thereafter, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demonstration was started, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the customization screen again.

  Then, when the effect time of the symbol display demonstration ends, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the symbol display demonstration and start the movie effect demonstration (time t14). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed as the symbol display demonstration ends.

  After that, when the operation signal from the operation button BT is input during the movie effect demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customization screen (time t15). Subsequently, when the production time of the movie production demonstration ends, the sub control CPU 31a terminates the movie production demonstration and starts the second symbol display demonstration, while producing an effect display so as to continuously display the customization screen. The apparatus 11 is controlled (time t16).

  Although not shown, if the display end time has elapsed since the last time the operation button BT was operated before the end time of the movie effect demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a hides the customization screen. Thus, the effect display device 11 is controlled. After that, when the effect time of the movie effect demonstration ends, the effect display device 11 is controlled to start the second symbol display demonstration and display the customization screen.

  In addition, when the change pattern designation command is input during execution of the demonstration effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the demonstration effect being executed and start the variation of the decorative symbols (time t17). ). At this time, if the customization screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed in accordance with the input of the variation pattern designation command.

As described above, the sub control CPU 31a performs display processing for causing the effect display device 11 to display the customization screen.
In addition, as described above, the sub control CPU 31a confirms that the operation button BT has been operated even during a period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration or during a movie effect demonstration. As a condition, a customization screen can be displayed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the customization screen in order to display the customization screen during the period after the predetermined period has elapsed during the first symbol display demonstration and during the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations; The volume and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the operation button BT.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a provides a customization screen on the condition that the operation button BT is operated even during a period until a predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration or during a movie production demonstration. Can be displayed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a can perform display processing for displaying the customization screen during the first state on condition that the operation button BT is operated. For this reason, it is possible to adjust the volume and the light amount even during a period until a predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration or during a movie production demonstration. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the customization screen, so that even when it is not notified that the volume can be adjusted or the light quantity can be adjusted, the sub-control CPU 31a is in a case where a specific condition is satisfied. The volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume and the light amount even during a specific period in which it is restricted to notify that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible. .

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a period until a predetermined period elapses during one symbol display demonstration, a period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration, and a second symbol display. In the demonstration, the adjustable items such as the volume and the light amount are the same, and the number of adjustable steps in the adjustment of the volume and the light amount is the same. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a period until a predetermined period elapses during one symbol display demonstration, a period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration, and 2 The customizable contents are the same during the second symbol display demonstration.

  The sub-control CPU 31a operates when the operation button BT is operated during a period until the predetermined period elapses during one symbol display demonstration and when the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration. The same customization screen is displayed during the subsequent period and during the second symbol display demonstration. Here, the same customized screen is displayed when the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 are displayed in the same display mode on the customized screen.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) If a customized screen is displayed without limitation during the standby state, the player can easily recognize that the player has shifted to the standby state. For this reason, it becomes easy for a player who wants to change the symbols seamlessly to recognize that the variations in the symbols have been interrupted, which may reduce the interest. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the standby state, the display of the customization screen is restricted during the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration, and therefore the variation of the symbols is interrupted. This makes it difficult to recognize that the problem has occurred and can improve the interest.

  (2) The period until the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration, the period after the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration and the same type as in the second symbol display demonstration By restricting the display of the customization screen while executing the demonstration production, it is difficult to recognize that the change in the design has been interrupted. On the other hand, in the first symbol display demonstration, the period after the predetermined period has elapsed and in the second symbol display demo, the same type as the period until the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration. While executing the demonstration effect, displaying the customization screen makes it easy to recognize that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. According to this, while enjoying the same type of demonstration production, it is difficult to recognize that the fluctuation of the pattern has been interrupted, and a situation that makes it easy to recognize that the volume and light quantity can be adjusted Can be created.

  (3) When performing the same type of demonstration effect, the period until the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration and the period after the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration And the decorative symbols displayed during the second symbol display demonstration are the same. According to this, the period until the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration, the period after the predetermined period elapses in the first symbol display demonstration, and the second symbol display demonstration Since the decorative pattern displayed at, is changed, it is possible to suppress the suspicion that the variation of the pattern may have occurred before the player noticed it.

  (4) The customized screen can be displayed by operating the operation button BT even during the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration. According to this, when it is desired to adjust the volume and the amount of light, it is not necessary to wait until a predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration.

  (5) In the present embodiment, items having a large influence on the player, such as volume and light amount, can be adjusted. According to this, an effect can be performed with the sound volume and light quantity which a player desires, and an interest can be improved.

  (6) Moreover, in this embodiment, since it restrict | limits displaying a customization screen for a predetermined period after shifting to a standby state, it becomes difficult to recognize that the fluctuation | variation of the pattern interrupted, Improvements can be made.

  (7) Even after the transition to the standby state and before the elapse of the predetermined period, the volume and the light quantity can be adjusted in the same manner as after the elapse of the predetermined period. It can be further suppressed that the player feels bothersome.

(8) On the customization screen, an image indicating the current volume and an image indicating the current amount of light are displayed at the same time, so that customizable items can be easily recognized.
(9) In the present embodiment, in order to limit the notification that the volume and the light quantity can be adjusted while the volume and the light quantity can be adjusted during a specific period in the standby state, It is difficult to recognize that the fluctuation has been interrupted, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (10) During the standby period, during a special period that is different from the specific period, it is notified that the volume and light quantity can be adjusted, and that the volume and light quantity can be adjusted. It is possible to prompt the user to adjust the volume and light quantity.

  (11) During a specific period in the standby state, in order to restrict both notification that the volume can be adjusted and notification that the light quantity can be adjusted, there is a variation in the design. This makes it more difficult to recognize that the interruption has occurred.

  (12) In the specific period, while changing the demonstration type of the same type as in the special period, the change in the design has been interrupted by restricting the notification that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. Can be difficult to recognize. On the other hand, in the special period, the player can be urged to adjust the volume and the light quantity by notifying that the volume and the light quantity can be adjusted while performing the same type of demonstration effect as the specific period. According to this, it is possible to create a situation in which it is difficult to recognize that the change in the design has been interrupted and a situation in which the player is prompted to adjust the volume and the amount of light while enjoying the same type of demonstration performance.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment can adjust the volume and the amount of light even while the design is changing. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display a customization screen when an operation signal from the operation button BT is input when the symbol is changing. That is, in the second embodiment, the customization screen is not displayed in principle when the symbol is changing, but is displayed when the operation button BT is operated. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted by the customization screen displayed on the effect display device 11 and the operation of the operation button BT while the symbols are changing. .

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the operation button BT when the symbol is changing, in the first embodiment, the symbol display demonstration is started during the first symbol display. The time elapsed since the operation button BT was operated is measured in the same manner as before the predetermined period has elapsed. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to hide the customization screen when the time elapsed since the last operation button BT was operated reaches the display end time. That is, when the symbol is changing, the customization screen is not displayed when the display end time has elapsed since the operation button BT was last operated.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, during the pattern change, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are performed after the operation button BT is operated and the customization screen is displayed until the display end time elapses. Is possible.

Hereinafter, the display switching timing of the customization screen in the second embodiment will be described together with a specific example of the game flow.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the operation signal from the operation button BT is input while the symbol is changing, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customization screen (time t21). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first symbol display demonstration when a demo command that can specify that the symbol change ends and becomes in a standby state is displayed when the customization screen is displayed. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to continuously display the customization screen (time t22).

  Thereafter, when the display end time has elapsed since the last operation button BT was operated, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed (time t23). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customization screen again when a predetermined period has elapsed after starting the first symbol display demonstration (time t24).

  Although not shown, if the display end time has elapsed since the last time the operation button BT was operated before the end of the change in the design, the sub control CPU 31a produces an effect so as to hide the customization screen. The display device 11 is controlled. Thereafter, when the symbol change ends and the demo command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first symbol display demonstration and controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed. To do. Then, when a predetermined period elapses after the first symbol display demonstration is started, the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the customization screen again.

  Thereafter, as in the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the movie effect demonstration at the end of the first symbol display demo and hides the customization screen (time t25). With the end, the effect display device 11 is controlled to start the second symbol display demonstration and display the customization screen (time t26). When the change pattern designation command is input during execution of the demonstration effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to end the demonstration effect being executed and start the variation of the decorative symbol (time t27). ). At this time, if the customization screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is not displayed in accordance with the input of the variation pattern designation command.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the display process for displaying the customization screen on the effect display device 11 even during the change of the symbol.
In addition, as described above, in the effect display device 11, when the customization screen is displayed while the symbols are changing, when the transition to the standby state is performed while the customization screen is displayed, the customization is continuously performed even in the standby state. Display the screen.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (12) described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(13) Even when a transition is made to the standby state during display of the customization screen, the display of the customization screen displayed before the transition to the standby state is continued, making it difficult to recognize the transition to the standby state. can do. Therefore, it can be made difficult to recognize that the change in the design has been interrupted, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the second embodiment, the effect display device 11 may display the customization screen while the symbols are changing, and if the customization screen is displayed while the customization screen is displayed, the customization screen may be hidden. Good. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 11 to hide the customization screen, triggered by the input of a demo command during the display of the customization screen.

  The period during which the volume can be adjusted may be different from the period during which the amount of light can be adjusted. For example, in the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a may make it possible to adjust the sound volume while making the sound volume adjustable while the symbol is changing. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may make it possible to adjust the amount of light while adjusting the light volume during the movie effect demonstration, but may make it impossible to adjust the volume. In such a case, the sub control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 11 to display a meter corresponding to an adjustable item of the volume and the light amount on the customization screen. For example, when the volume can be adjusted but the light quantity cannot be adjusted, the customization screen may be controlled such that the volume meter M1 is displayed while the light quantity meter M2 is not displayed.

  -You may change suitably the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 in a customization screen. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a meter corresponding to the item for which adjustment is performed, while displaying a meter corresponding to the item for which adjustment has not been performed, to the meter corresponding to the item for which adjustment has been performed. The effect display device 11 may be controlled so that the display is darker than the display. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may change the transparency of each meter instead of changing the brightness of each meter, or change the size of each meter (the size of the display area in which each meter is displayed). It may be allowed. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may display a meter corresponding to an item for which adjustment is performed, but may not display a meter corresponding to an item for which adjustment is not performed. Further, the image indicating the current volume and the image indicating the current light amount displayed on the customization screen are not limited to the meter, and may be a numerical value indicating the volume value, for example.

  The effect display device 11 may be able to display a menu screen (menu information) that presents items that can be customized as options as a customization screen. On this menu screen, for example, “volume adjustment”, “light intensity adjustment”, and the like are presented as items. In this example, items such as [volume adjustment] and [light quantity adjustment] correspond to an image for informing that the volume and light quantity can be adjusted. Then, the player selects a desired item by operating the operation button BT from the menu screen, and displays the volume meter M1 by selecting, for example, an item “volume adjustment”. In this case, the volume is adjusted by the operation of the operation button BT after the display of the volume meter M1 (the subsequent operation).

  In the other example, the item presented on the menu screen may be provided with an item for instructing browsing of information provided to the player. Examples of such items include the number of jackpot games, the type of the previous jackpot, the number of rushes to the probability variation state, the number of winning balls for the previous jackpot game, and the like.

  -The decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol variation game and the decorative symbol displayed in the symbol display demonstration need only have at least the same identification information that can be specified from the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol display mode is different. It may be. The identification information that can be specified from the decorative design may be, for example, a number indicated by each decorative design. For example, in an ornamental symbol variation game, an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character are displayed as an ornamental symbol, while in the symbol display demonstration, an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character are displayed. In addition, a character image indicating the name of the character may be displayed as a decorative pattern.

  In the multiple symbol display demonstration executed during a series of standby states, the identification information that can be specified from the decorative symbol is only required to be at least the same, and the decorative symbol display mode may be different. In other words, the production with the same identification information that can be specified from the decorative design means that, for example, the numbers indicated by the decorative design are the same, and the color of the decorative design, the character displayed along with the numbers, and the display of the numbers It may be an effect with different aspects (Chinese numerals, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, etc.).

  ・ Demonstration effects of the same type need not be demonstration effects that display the same decorative design. For example, an effect executed over the same effect time or an effect in which the same image is displayed may be used.

  -The contents that can be customized may be different depending on the game situation at the time of customization. For example, during execution of the first symbol display demonstration, customizable contents may be different before the predetermined period and after the predetermined period. The contents that can be customized include the types of items that can be customized, the range that can be customized, and the like. Specifically, during the execution of the first symbol display demonstration, the sub-control CPU 31a can customize a specific item before the predetermined period elapses, and after the predetermined period elapses, Special items that are partially or entirely different from the items may be customizable. The sub-control CPU 31a allows the volume to be adjusted within the first range before the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the first symbol display demonstration, while the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts the volume after the elapse of the predetermined period. It may be adjustable in two ranges.

  -The aspect of the effect at the time of customization may be changed according to the game situation at the time of customization. For example, during the execution of the first symbol display demonstration, the aspect of the effect at the time of customization may be different before the predetermined period and after the predetermined period. In addition, the aspect of the production when performing customization includes the display aspect of the customization screen, the presence / absence and type of sound that is output when customization is performed, and the change aspect of the meter when customization is performed. It is. Specifically, during the execution of the first symbol display demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a displays the customized screen in a size different from that after the predetermined period before the predetermined period elapses. 11 may be controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs a predetermined sound when the customization is performed in the standby state, while outputting a predetermined sound when the customization is performed. The speaker Sp may be controlled so that no sound is output.

  -The stage in which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. The volume value may be adjustable to “0” by adjusting the volume by the second function. That is, it may be possible to mute the sound by adjusting the volume by the second function.

  -The content that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume of the sound output in a specific sound effect among the sound output from the speaker Sp, but is output in a sound effect different from the specific sound effect. The sound volume may not be adjustable. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume of the sound output in the sound effect executed in accordance with the variation of the design, while being output in the error notification for notifying that it is in an error state. The sound volume may not be adjustable.

  -Moreover, the audio | voice output in error alerting | reporting may be output with the volume outside the range which can be adjusted with a volume adjustment function. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may perform error notification at a volume larger than the maximum volume (in the above embodiment, the instruction stage D8) that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function.

  The sub control CPU 31a may be capable of adjusting the volume for each sound category. The sound category includes “BGM (background image)”, “SE (sound effect)”, “VOICE (voice)”, and “GIMIC (sound linked to the operation of the movable body)”. And if you want to be able to adjust the volume for each category of such sounds, for example, you can adjust the overall volume regardless of the category while the design is changing, and you can adjust the volume for each category during standby. You may comprise.

  -The content that can be adjusted by the light amount adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the light amount of the decoration lamp La in a specific light emission effect, but may not be able to adjust the light amount of the decoration lamp La in a light emission effect different from the specific light emission effect. . Further, the sub control CPU 31a may be capable of adjusting the light amount for each type of light emission effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of adjusting the amount of light for each of the decoration lamps. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can individually adjust the amount of light for the decorative lamps arranged on the frame constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the decorative lamps arranged on the game board YB. Also good. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the light amount for a predetermined decorative lamp, but may not be able to adjust the light amount for a decorative lamp La different from the predetermined decorative lamp.

  -Items that can be customized may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to the volume and the light quantity, the effect mode, the background image of the decorative design, and the like may be customizable. Note that, as the effect mode, for example, there may be an effect mode in which the execution frequency of a predetermined effect is different, or an effect mode in which a specific effect can be executed.

  -You may change suitably the period which restricts displaying a customization screen. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may limit the display of the customization screen from the start of the first symbol display demonstration to the end of the symbol display demo. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so that the customization screen is always displayed during the execution of the movie effect demonstration.

  -The restriction content when restricting the display of the customization screen may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that the customization screen is not displayed even when the operation button BT is operated during a period in which the display of the customization screen is restricted. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume and the amount of light internally or may not be able to adjust the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the operation button BT. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a always displays the customization screen even during the period in which the display of the customization screen is restricted, while the customization screen is displayed in comparison with the period in which the display of the customization screen is not restricted. The display of the customization screen may be limited by displaying it in a small size or in a highly transparent state.

  In the second embodiment, when a special effect is executed during the change of the design, the operation of the operation button BT for adjusting the volume and the light amount is not accepted during the effect, or the operation is performed for adjusting the sound volume and the light amount. A period that is not reflected may be set. Such effects include, for example, operation effects using operation buttons. On the contrary, even during a special effect such as an operation effect, the operation of the operation button BT for adjusting the volume and the light amount may be accepted and reflected in the adjustment of the sound volume and the light amount.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with an operation button used for adjusting the volume and the amount of light and an operation button used for an operation effect. In the case where the operation button is also used, it is preferable that the volume and the amount of light cannot be adjusted during the operation effect as in the other example described above.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume and light amount during the big hit game. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine 10 with a specification that emphasizes music that uses a singer as a motif, special music is played during the big hit game, or music that is selected by the player according to his / her preference is played. Sometimes it is. For this reason, with the pachinko gaming machine 10 having such specifications, if the volume can be adjusted during the big hit game, it is possible to contribute to the enhancement of the customization function and to improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the volume and light amount by operating the operation button BT while the customization screen is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the volume and light amount to be adjusted and display the customization screen when the operation button BT is operated in a state where the customization screen is not displayed.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a demo command when both the number of special symbols for start-up and the number of normal symbols for start-up are 0 (zero). In this case, the demonstration effect (standby state) may be terminated when the normal symbol starts to change.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a demo command on condition that the launch of the game ball to the game board YB is stopped. In this case, the main control CPU 30a includes a discharge ball sensor (out port sensor) that detects a game ball discharged from the game board YB to the outside of the machine, and is determined in advance after the game ball is finally detected by the discharge ball sensor. It is recommended to output a demo command when the specified time has passed. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demo command when a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball was last detected by the discharge ball sensor and the number of special symbols to be started is 0 (zero). May be. In addition, the main control CPU 30a has a predetermined time after the game ball is finally detected by the discharge ball sensor, and both the number of special symbols for start holding and the number of normal symbols for start holding are 0 (zero). A demo command may be output when The discharge ball sensor may be disposed at a position where all game balls discharged from the game board YB to the outside of the machine can be detected, or out of the game balls discharged from the game board YB to the outside of the machine. You may arrange | position in the position which can detect the game ball which did not enter a winning opening.

  -The execution mode of the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a demonstration presentation different from the symbol display demonstration and the movie presentation demonstration may be provided, or the movie display demonstration may not be executed. Also, the presentation time of the symbol display demonstration or movie display demonstration may be changed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may start a demonstration effect when a predetermined time has elapsed since the input of the demonstration command.

  The CPU 31a for sub-control may be controlled to initialize the volume adjustment by the second function at a predetermined timing and return to the set volume level set by the first function. The predetermined timing may be, for example, a timing for shifting from the movie effect demonstration to the symbol display demonstration.

  The number of volume levels that can be set by the setting device 33 may be arbitrarily changed, may be greater than 10 levels, or may be smaller. Further, the number of instruction steps that can be set by operating the operation button BT may be arbitrarily changed, may be greater than eight steps, or may be smaller. Further, the volume level and the instruction level may be the same number of steps, or the volume level and the instruction level may be different. When the number of stages is different, the volume stage may have more stages than the instruction stage and vice versa.

-As a stage which can be set with the setting device 33, it is not necessary to provide the stage for adjustment or a mute. Further, for example, a plurality of stages may be provided as the stage for adjustment.
The volume value (volume) specified from the volume level can be arbitrarily changed. This volume value only needs to be set so that a sound with a desired volume can be output. When the volume value specified from the volume stage is changed, the volume value (volume) specified from the instruction stage is also changed in accordance with the change.

  The arrangement of the setting device 33 may be arbitrarily changed. If the player cannot operate the setting device 33, the setting device 33 does not need to be disposed inside the main body of the gaming machine. For example, even if it is arranged outside the main body of the gaming machine (for example, the upper surface of the storage tray, etc.), it is impossible for the player to operate if a dedicated key or the like is required for operation.

  The specific configuration of the setting device 33 can be arbitrarily changed. That is, the specific configuration is not limited as long as it can be set before power-on. For example, a dip switch may be used.

  -The specific configuration of the operation means that can be operated by the player for volume adjustment may be arbitrarily changed. For example, touch-type operation means, dial-type operation means, and lever-type operation means may be used.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player for volume adjustment may be an operation means dedicated to volume adjustment, or a dual-purpose operation means used for other purposes. For example, in the case of a combined operation means, it may be used in an operation effect accompanying a symbol variation game or a big hit game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be separately provided with a production operation means used in the production production accompanying the symbol variation game or the big hit game.

  The condition for returning to the volume level set in the setting device 33 may be, for example, to turn on the gaming machine again. Further, instead of returning automatically, an operating means for returning may be provided. The return operating means may be operated by the player and the game hall manager, or only by the game hall manager.

  In the process of returning to the volume level set in the setting device 33, the return is performed on the condition that the volume value specified from the current instruction level is less than the volume value specified from the volume level set in the setting device 33. You may let them. In other words, in this process, when the volume value specified from the current instruction stage is larger than the volume value specified from the volume stage set in the setting device 33, the current instruction stage may be maintained. This processing is intended to be maintained as it is when the volume is higher than the volume level set in the setting device 33, and to be restored when the volume is low. Thereby, for example, it is difficult to give the next player the impression that it is difficult to hear.

  -Contrary to the above-described another example, the sound volume value specified from the current instruction stage may be restored on condition that the volume value specified from the volume stage set in the setting device 33 is larger. Good. In other words, in this process, when the volume value specified from the current instruction stage is equal to or lower than the volume value specified from the volume stage set in the setting device 33, the current instruction stage may be maintained. This processing is intended to be maintained as it is when the volume is lower than the volume level set in the setting device 33, and to be restored when the volume is high. Thereby, for example, immediately after the next player starts a game, it is possible to suppress a sudden sound from being heard and obtaining an uncomfortable feeling.

  -A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a backup function has a RAM clear function for clearing backup information stored in the main control board 30 (for example, stored contents of the main control RAM 30c) when the power is turned on. Has been. For this reason, after the RAM clear process is executed, the volume may not be adjusted by operating the operation button BT until a predetermined time elapses (the operation button BT is not accepted). According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification sound from being inaudible due to the adjustment of the volume in the gaming machine that notifies the fact by a sound output or the like when the RAM is cleared as part of the countermeasure against fraud. That is, it is possible to prevent the detection of fraud. Note that the backup function may be mounted only on the main control board 30 or both the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 may be mounted.

  The sub-control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp. An audio control board may be provided.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. In the above-described another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

  When the display device 11 includes a main display device (for example, main liquid crystal) that mainly displays effects and a secondary display device (for example, sub liquid crystal) that additionally displays effects, a customization screen (volume meter M1) The light quantity meter M2) may be displayed on the sub display device.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one kind of special symbol, a pachinko gaming machine that has a plurality of big winning holes, or a pachinko gaming machine that has a single starting port.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to a game ball passing a specific area.
-You may embody in the pachinko game machine classified into the 2nd kind also called "feather thing" and "Hikoki type". In this type of pachinko machine, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the landing device are opened when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that has entered the entrance device enters the special entrance. By doing so, a winning game (special game) is created.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that gives a certain change state when a game ball passes through a specific area. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that ends the probability variation state when a falling lottery performed using a predetermined random number is won.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that is not equipped with a probability variation function. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a function for improving the entrance rate.
In the following, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added.

(A) The predetermined item includes at least one of a volume in a sound effect performed by outputting sound and a light amount in a light effect performed by causing the light emitting means to emit light.
(B) The customization screen may be displayed even during the change of the symbol, and when shifting to the first state during the display of the customization screen, the customization screen is not displayed.

  BT ... operation buttons (operation means), 11 ... effect display device (display means), 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (display control means).

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In a gaming machine capable of performing demonstration effects during a standby state waiting for the execution of a variable game performed by changing the design and customizing a predetermined item during the standby state,
Display means;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
Operating means,
The standby state includes a first state and a second state,
The display control means can execute control to display a customization screen on the display means,
In the first state, while the customization screen is displayed on condition of operation of the operation means ,
In the second state, the customization screen is displayed even when the operation means is not operated ,
During the execution of the variable game, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated.
The customization screen is displayed when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variation game, and when a specific time has elapsed since the operation means was operated before the termination of the variation game being executed. There hiding and such Rutotomoni,
The customization screen is displayed when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variation game, and when the variation game being executed ends before the specific time elapses after the operation means is operated. Is now hidden,
A gaming machine in which, when an operation effect using a predetermined operation means is executed during execution of the variable game, customization of the predetermined item is impossible during execution of the operation effect. In a gaming machine capable of performing demonstration effects during a standby state waiting for the execution of a variable game performed by changing the design and customizing a predetermined item during the standby state,
Display means;
Display control means for controlling the display means;
Operating means,
The standby state includes a first state and a second state,
The display control means can execute control to display a customization screen on the display means,
In the first state, while the customization screen is displayed on condition of operation of the operation means ,
In the second state, the customization screen is displayed even when the operation means is not operated ,
During the execution of the variable game, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated.
The customization screen is displayed when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variation game, and when a specific time has elapsed since the operation means was operated before the termination of the variation game being executed. There hiding and such Rutotomoni,
The customization screen is displayed when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variation game, and when the variation game being executed ends before the specific time elapses after the operation means is operated. Is now hidden,
A gaming machine capable of customizing the predetermined item even when the operation effect is being executed when the operation effect using the predetermined operation means is executed during the execution of the variable game .

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