JP6812029B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a demonstration effect is executed in a standby state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the pending symbol change game does not exist and the player enters the standby state of waiting for the symbol change, the display device displays the effect image for the demonstration effect. Such a demonstration effect is performed for the purpose of notifying that the game machine is in a waiting state for customers.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-52341

By the way, in the conventional game machine, for example, various tastes are elaborated on the effect image displayed on the display device to improve the interest. For this reason, there is room for consideration for the purpose of improving the interest not only during the symbol change game but also during the standby state.

The present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems can execute a demonstration effect during a standby state waiting for execution of a variable game performed by changing a symbol, and can customize a predetermined item in a plurality of stages during the standby state. The game machine includes a display means, a display control means for controlling the display means, and an operation means, and the display control means can execute control to display the customized screen on the display means, and the standby The state includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated, while in the second state, the customization screen is displayed. The customization screen is displayed even when the operation means is not operated, and during the execution of the variable game, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated, and the customization screen is displayed. When the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variable game, and a specific time elapses after the operation means is operated before the running variable game ends, the customization screen is displayed. It is hidden, and when the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variable game, the variable game being executed ends before the specific time elapses after the operation means is operated. When this happens, the customization screen is hidden on condition that the game shifts to the standby state after the end of the variable game , and customization is possible when the customization screen is displayed in the first state. and items and the number of stages such, wherein the items and the number of stages customization is possible if the customization screen is displayed in the second state, the same der is, customized content in said customization screen a predetermined timing The gist is that it is initialized with.

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) to (e) are schematic views showing a customization screen. Explanatory drawing explaining the volume stage by a setting device. Explanatory drawing explaining the instruction step by instruction of an operation button. Explanatory drawing explaining the display switching timing of a customization screen. A timing chart showing an example of display switching timing on the customize screen. A timing chart showing an example of display switching timing on the customize screen. A timing chart showing an example of display switching timing of the customization screen in the second embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.
As shown in FIG. 1, the 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 firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is arranged. In the center of the game board YB, an effect display device 11 as a display means having an image display unit GH is provided. 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 based on images are performed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) or a game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music to produce a sound effect.

The game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning openings in which a game ball can be entered. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.
The first starting port 12 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be referred to as "winning". In the present embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. At the back of the first starting port 12, a sensor (starting sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged.

The second starting port 13 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located below the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 can or enters a game ball by opening the opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 15 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is won). Opened for ease. On the other hand, the second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter due to the opening / closing blade 15 closing the ball. The opening / closing blade 15 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 shown in FIG. Further, a sensor (starting sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered is arranged behind the second starting port 13.

The large winning opening 14 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the winning ball are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located below the second starting 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 hit lottery is won. On the other hand, the large winning opening 14 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered by closing the large winning opening door 16. The grand prize 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) for detecting the entered game ball is arranged behind the large winning opening 14.

Further, the operating gate 17 is arranged 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 always open with an open gate opening 17a so that a game ball can be inserted. A sensor (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 17a. The gate opening 17a of the operating gate 17 is an entry port into which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is satisfied. The opening / closing blade 15 of the second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 17, and after the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, Operates from the closed state to the open state.

Further, 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 at a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko game 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, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 18a and 18b play a symbol variation game using the special symbol, and the special symbol according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 12 and the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the first special symbol is satisfied with the entry. .. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second start port 13 and the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the second special symbol is satisfied with the entry. .. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the starting condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. On the other hand, the first special symbol and the second special symbol differ in the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the jackpot of the same type. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different advantages when the big hit lottery is won (for example, the number of prize balls, the period for granting the winning rate improvement state, etc.).

When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol symbol variation game is played 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 in the symbol variation game is played. A symbol variation game for deriving the result according to the above is also performed in the effect display device 11 by using the decorative symbol.

In the present embodiment, the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b are both 7-segment type display devices. In the symbol variation game of the special symbol, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the 7-segment type display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in a symbol variation game using decorative symbols, a combination of multiple rows of decorative symbols is derived. The decorative pattern is composed of, for example, a design imitating Arabic numerals. Then, a combination in which all the decorative symbols in all rows are the same decorative symbol is set as a jackpot combination that can identify that the jackpot lottery is won, and a combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are not the same decorative symbol is won in the jackpot lottery. It is a combination of identifiable outliers that did not exist.

The results derived in the decorative symbol symbol variation game correspond to the results derived in the special symbol symbol variation game. Therefore, in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by the special symbol, while in the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol, the information that can identify the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is derived by the decorative symbol.

The hold display devices 19a and 19b display the number of symbol change games (start hold number) of special symbols whose execution is suspended. The normal symbol display device 20 plays a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol according to a lottery result of a winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

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 arranged on the upper surface of the storage plate (upper plate) 21 for storing the game ball. 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 fluctuation state) that changes the jackpot winning probability from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. The probability change state is given until, for example, the next big hit lottery is won. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is easier to win than the non-probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low, which is advantageous for the player.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improving state in which the ball entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting port 13 is improved. Here, improving the ball entry rate means that the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time increases from a low probability to a high probability, and that the game ball enters from a state in which the game ball does not enter. Includes being in a state of being able to enter the ball. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state".

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by, for example, executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the opening / closing blades 15 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing blade 15 is opened based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-ball entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is won. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the opening / closing blade 15 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. Further, in the ball entry rate improved state, the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is executed so that the fluctuation time (for example, the average fluctuation time) of the special symbol variation game is likely to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improvement state. You may. When the variable time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variation time reduction state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the symbol variation game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed. Or, it will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the specified upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit 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, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub control board 31.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing control information such as a control program of the main control CPU 30a, writing necessary data, and writing necessary data. It has a main control RAM 30c that can be read out. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The detection signals of various sensors SE1 to SE4 are input to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 18a, 18b, hold display devices 19a, 19b, ordinary symbol display device 20, etc.), and operates various actuators A1 and A2. Control.

The control information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) between the start of fluctuation of the special symbol and the display of the special symbol as a fixed stop. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. The out-of-order fluctuation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the out-of-order symbol is finally derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. It should be noted that the out-of-sight variation includes a variation in which the reach effect is performed in the decorative symbol symbol variation game and is out of order, and a variation in which the decorative symbol symbol variation game is out of reach without the reach effect being performed. In addition, various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for a hit lottery of ordinary symbols, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot 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 the value by 1 every 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 big hit lottery of a special symbol or a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol.

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 a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

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 a symbol variation game of a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a sub-controls information instructing the start of variation (start of the game) in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b. Output to the CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that receives the information controls the effect display device 11 to play a symbol variation game of the decorative symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp so as to perform the light emitting effect and the sound effect accompanying the symbol variation game with the start of the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol. Control.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the effect display device 11 selects the image effect to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image effect from the sub-control ROM 31b. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display unit GH, specifically, a person, characters, figures or symbols (including decorative patterns) are stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs the read data to the 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 controlling the effect display device 11 by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the control contents 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 at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 or the second starting port 13. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the 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 the game ball has entered the second starting port 13.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 12, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Then, when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 19a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Then, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 19b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control. When the number of start hold has reached the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process without adding the number of start hold.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers as a trigger of the entry and can specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. Random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random value value and the ball entry order of the game ball that was previously entered. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that the (information storage order) can be specified. In this process, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and also acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. By the above processing, the main control CPU 30a suspends the execution of the special symbol variation game when the start condition is satisfied.

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

When the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than 0 (zero). Then, when the number of pending starts 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, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol, and whether the read number of start hold is larger than 0 (zero). To judge. Then, when the number of pending starts 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 does not execute the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol at the same time, and preferentially executes the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol. It is a specification to make.

When both the number of pending starts of the first special symbol and the number of pending starts of the second special symbol are 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demo effect"). Perform the process to make it. 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 an effect display device 11, and obtaining a customer attraction effect. The details of the demo production will be described later. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which the symbol changes, and is not in the interval between the symbol fluctuations or in the big hit game.

When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the start hold number of the second special symbol and rewrites it, and the hold display device 19b so as to display the start hold number after the subtraction. To control.

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

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

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

In the detachment processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern without reach or the main variation pattern with reach from the main variation patterns for detachment variation. In this determination, for example, a reach determination for determining whether to perform a reach effect 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 distributed into the classification of the main variation pattern with reach and the classification of the main variation pattern without reach. Then, when it is determined in the reach determination that the reach effect is to be performed, the variation pattern is determined according to the variation pattern distribution random number from the main variation patterns with reach, while the reach effect must be performed in the reach determination. When it is determined, the fluctuation pattern is determined according to the fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main fluctuation patterns without reach. In addition, as another method, the fluctuation pattern is selected according to the fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main fluctuation patterns for out-of-range fluctuations including the main fluctuation pattern with reach and the main fluctuation pattern without reach, without performing reach determination. decide. According to this determination method, since the reach determination is not performed, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is performed by determining the main fluctuation pattern. 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 for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the jackpot processing or the disconnection processing as described above executes processing 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 instructing the variation pattern and the start of the variation. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 18a or the special symbol display device 18b so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command instructing a special symbol.

Through the above processing, the main control CPU 30a executes the pending special symbol variation game when the execution condition is satisfied. In addition, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a is a special symbol display device 18a so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time defined in the designated variation pattern elapses. 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 instructing the stop of the fluctuation when the fluctuation time defined in the designated fluctuation pattern elapses.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of the present embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of generating control information (control command) instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect and a large winning opening 14 as a process related to the progress of the big hit game. Performs processing to open and close. Various control information generated in the above process is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the 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 the opening. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an open command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a close command as control information when ending one round game by satisfying the end condition. To do. The open 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 large winning opening 14 by operating the second actuator A2 in one round game. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending one round game is that a predetermined maximum number of balls (for example, 9 balls) have been entered, or the opening time of the large winning opening 14 reaches a predetermined upper limit time. One of the things that was done was 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 the ending.

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

When the game state is set to the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the probability change state and the ball entry rate improved state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate is improved, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the main control CPU 30a manages the granting period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of games, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of executed special symbol symbol variation games and satisfies the end condition of the ball entry rate improved state. When the number of times is reached, an end command (game state information) that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state is generated.

The generated game state information is output to the sub-control CPU 31a, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the big hit game is set to the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry 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 illustrated control information, and is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs the processes described below in addition to the processes described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a is a demo command (standby state) capable of specifying that it will be in a standby state as control information when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied without the reserved special symbol symbol change game existing. Information) is generated. This demo command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to a normal symbol, processing related to an error, and the like. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as causing notification by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed.

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 sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the decorative pattern variation processing will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation processing, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative symbol symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of jackpots by the decorative symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the decorative symbols to be derived in the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of outliers including the reach forming symbol when the main variation pattern for outlier variation with reach is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of outliers that does not include the reach forming symbol when the main variation pattern for outlier variation without reach is specified.

In the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol in the present embodiment, a combination of three columns of decorative symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column is derived. Then, in the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol, a reach is formed by deriving the same decorative symbol in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, a left column and a right column in the present embodiment), and the remaining columns (this implementation). In the form, a reach effect is performed to derive (one row of the middle row). Therefore, the same decorative symbol derived into a predetermined plurality of rows becomes the reach forming symbol, and in the combination of the outliers including the reach forming symbol, the predetermined plurality of rows are the same decorative symbol and the remaining rows are the predetermined plurality of. It is a combination that is a decorative pattern different from the decorative pattern in the row. Further, the out-of-order combination that does not include the reach-forming symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of rows are different, and the remaining rows are combinations regardless of the consistency with the predetermined plurality of rows of decorative symbols. Incidentally, the jackpot combination of the present embodiment is a combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are the same decorative symbols. In other words, the jackpot combination also includes the reach formation symbol.

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

The production contents of the design fluctuation game of the decorative design that can be specified from the sub-variation pattern include the production contents as described below.
For example, for the completely out-of-order production content in which the reach effect is not performed, for example, the variation of the decorative symbols in the three rows is stopped in a predetermined order (for example, left column → right column → middle row), and finally the reach forming symbol is formed. There is an effect content (normal variation) that derives the combination of outliers that are not included. In addition, the production content for performing the reach production includes the production content for performing the normal reach production and the production content for performing the super reach production. The normal reach effect is an effect in which the same decorative symbol is derived from a predetermined plurality of rows to form a reach, and then the fluctuation of the remaining rows is stopped to derive a combination of decorative symbols. The super reach effect is an effect in which the decorative symbols in the remaining rows are derived by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the combination of the decorative patterns is derived by the developed effect. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation of big hits than the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the total appearance rate in which the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot are added. When 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 symbol variation game of the decorative symbol 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 symbol variation game of the decorative symbol and derive the combination of the decorative symbols according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. .. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a means capable of controlling an effect including a symbol variation game of a decorative symbol and an effect (sound output or light emission) associated with the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol is terminated by the input of the all symbol stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is clocked by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a. You may end the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol. That is, the end of the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol 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 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 perform the effect associated with the round game. On the other hand, 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 when the closing command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

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

Next, the processing related to the demo production will be described.
When a demo command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the demo effect is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed during the standby state. The demo production of this embodiment is roughly divided into a design display demo and a movie production demo. The symbol display demo is a demo effect that is executed first after the transition to the standby state, and is a demo effect that is executed after the movie effect demo ends. On the other hand, the movie production demo is a demo production executed after the end of the symbol display demo. In the present embodiment, the production time of the symbol display demo and the production time of the movie production demo are both 60 seconds. Then, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state, the symbol display demo is executed first, and then the end condition of the demo production is satisfied in the order of the movie production demo, the design display demo, the movie production demo, and so on. It will be executed repeatedly until. The end condition of the demonstration production is that the ball enters the first start port 12 and the second start port 13 and the symbol variation game of the special symbol is started. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is the variation pattern designation command. Is to enter.

Specifically, the symbol display demo is an effect of adding an operation for demo effect to the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The decorative symbol used in the symbol display demo may be a symbol derived in the latest variation game of the decorative symbol, or may be an initial symbol displayed after the initial setting at the time of turning on the power. Specifically, the decorative symbol used in the symbol display demo is the symbol derived in the latest decorative symbol variation game in the symbol display demo performed when the symbol change ends and the state shifts to the standby state. , In the symbol display demo performed when the state shifts to the standby state without the symbol changing after the power is turned on, it is the initial symbol.

In addition, the operation for demonstration production is, for example, if the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is a display mode in which the decorative symbol fluctuates up and down, it is displayed by fluctuating left and right so as to be distinguished from the fluctuation. If the decorative pattern is composed of the character's design, the character is displayed in an operation that is different from the normal operation.

In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol displayed in the symbol display demo is the symbol displayed on the effect display device 11 at the time of transition to the standby state. Therefore, even if the symbol display demo is executed a plurality of times between the transition to the standby state and the end of the standby state with the start of the special symbol variation game, the plurality of times The types of decorative symbols displayed in the symbol display demo are the same. In the present embodiment, the state from the transition to the standby state to the end of the standby state can be grasped as a series of standby states. That is, in the present embodiment, the same decorative symbol is displayed in a plurality of symbol display demos executed during a series of standby states. Further, the movie production demo is a production for displaying an image (movie) for a demo production that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the manufacturer.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a customization function capable of customizing the pachinko gaming machine 10. The customization function of the present embodiment includes a volume adjusting function for adjusting the volume emitted from the speaker Sp and a light amount adjusting function for adjusting the light amount of the decorative 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 manager of the game hall and workers involved in the development and sale of the pachinko game machine 10 to adjust the volume, and a second function that allows mainly the player to adjust the volume. It has a function.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first function is a function of adjusting the volume 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 the 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 the manager of the game hall 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 unlocking the locking device 34 and opening and closing the frame (front frame and middle frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the front frame. The board surface of the game board YB that can be accessed when the machine is opened, and the back side of the machine that can be accessed when the middle frame is opened. The front frame is a frame body located in front of the game board YB, and the middle frame is a frame body on which game machine constituent members 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 steps from 1 to 10. The setting device 33 adjusts the volume by rotating a dial (knob) having a scale of 1 to 10 and adjusting the position of the scale indicating a desired stage to the set position 35. In this embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scale), the louder the volume.

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, and after the power is turned on, the installation value of the setting device 33 is read by the sub-control CPU 31a and is used for the sub-control. It is stored and held in the RAM 31c. The volume corresponding to the stage set by the setting device 33 is the reference volume of the volume emitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10. The setting device 33 is a setting means capable of arbitrarily setting the volume emitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10 (gaming machine) from a plurality of volume stages before the power is turned on.

A sound reproduction unit (not shown) is mounted on the sub-control board 31, is 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 is composed of a converter (for example, a D / A converter), an amplifier (amplifier), and the like that convert sound data stored in the sub-control ROM 31b.

The second function is a function of adjusting the volume by using the left button LBT and the right button RBT among the operation button BTs of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Since the operation button BT is installed so that the player can operate it, unlike the setting device 33 installed inside the main body, any number of people including the player can operate the operation button BT. 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 while 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 capable of adjusting the volume by operating the operation button BT, and allows the player to adjust the volume during the standby state of waiting for the fluctuation of the symbol. ..

In the present embodiment, the symbol variation indicates a variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the symbol variation game. The display modes of the special symbols in the special symbol display devices 18a and 18b include a variable display and a fixed stop display. In the variable display of the special symbol, for example, a specific special symbol or a specific code is blinking and displayed. In the fixed stop display of the special symbol, the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol derived according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is definitively stopped and displayed. For example, in the 7-segment type special symbol display devices 18a and 18b, "-(bar: specific code)" is blinked (variable display) when the symbol variation game starts, and "7" is displayed when the symbol variation game ends. (An example of a jackpot symbol) ”is definitively stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, the display form of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 includes a variable display, a temporary stop display, and a fixed stop display. In the variable display of decorative symbols, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled (looped) in order for each column. The temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is the display of the decorative symbol at the stage when the result of the symbol fluctuation game is not finalized, and the decorative symbol is derived by stopping the fluctuation of the column in which the decorative symbol is displayed, for example, shaking. It is fluctuating (movement that sways in small steps up and down or left and right). The fixed stop display of the decorative symbol is the display of the decorative symbol when the result of the symbol variation game is confirmed, and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the special symbol or the missed symbol is definitively stopped and displayed. ..

In this embodiment, the adjustment of the volume is not allowed during the fluctuation of the symbol, the interval between the fluctuations of the symbol, and the jackpot game, and is not allowed during the fluctuation of the symbol, the interval between the fluctuations of the symbol, 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 among the customization screens 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 stage can be specified, and is color-coded so that the current volume stage can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the four elements (scale "4") are colored, it can be specified that the current volume level is "4 levels". In this embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scale), the louder the volume. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 corresponds to an image showing the current volume.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the left button LBT of the operation button BT is pressed, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements 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 button 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.

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 is relative to the reference volume. The operation button BT may be used to instruct adjustment so that the volume is increased or decreased. The stage set by the setting device 33 is a volume that can be a common reference during the fluctuation of the symbol, the big hit game, and the standby state.

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

In each volume stage S1 to S10, a volume value corresponding to each stage is defined. The volume value is a control value used for control for outputting sound, and the sound reproduction unit is adjusted so that a volume corresponding to the volume value is emitted. A volume value of "0" corresponds to muffling (no sound is output), and a value of "1" or higher corresponds to a louder volume. Then, the volume based on the volume value of each volume step S1 to S10 corresponds to the reference volume which is the reference when adjusting the volume described above.

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

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one of the ten stages, the volume stage S2, is positioned as the adjustment volume. The adjustment volume stage is a stage of setting the volume to be used at the time of adjustment work at the time of development by the manufacturer of the game machine or at the time of adjustment work at the time of installation in the game hall. The above adjustment work is performed in a quieter environment than when the amusement park is open. Therefore, the adjustment volume stage is provided to prevent the sound from being output at a volume higher than necessary in the adjustment work. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one of the ten stages, the volume stage S1, is positioned for muffling. The muffling volume stage is a stage to be set when creating a muffling environment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the volume steps that can be adjusted by the operation button BT are eight steps 1 to 8 with respect to each one step of the volume steps S1 to S10. In the present embodiment, the eight steps are a plurality of instruction steps that can be adjusted and instructed by operating the operation button BT. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the eight stages 1 to 8 that can be adjusted by the operation button BT are referred to as instruction stages Dx (x: 1 to 8). Further, D1 to D8 shown in the stage column of FIG. 5 correspond to eight stages of 1 to 8 which can be adjusted by the operation button BT described above. To give a concrete example of the relationship between the volume stage and the instruction stage, there are eight stages of instruction stages D1 to D8 with respect to the volume stage S10. Similarly, with respect to the volume stages S2 to S9, there are eight stages of instruction stages D1 to D8. That is, in the present embodiment, the same number (8 steps) of instruction steps D1 to D8 are associated with each volume step S2 to S10. This means that the volume can be adjusted in a range of 8 steps by operating the operation button BT. Since the volume step S1 is the muffling volume (no sound is produced) as described above, it is not possible to instruct the volume adjustment by operating the operation button BT.

Further, in each of the instruction stages D1 to D8, a volume value corresponding to each stage is determined. In the present embodiment, the volume values of the instruction stages D1 to D8 are set to the same values in the volume stages S3 to S10. Specifically, the volume value of the instruction stage D1 is "23", and the volume value is the same in the volume stages S3 to S10. Further, the volume value of 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 volume values of the instruction stages D1 to D8 are "23", "40", "64", "76", "90", "101", and "107" in order from the instruction stage D1. , "128". The volume values of these instruction stages D1 to D8 are the same as the volume values of the volume levels S3 to S10 shown in FIG. Therefore, in the instruction stages D1 to D8 corresponding to each volume stage S3 to S10, there is a stage showing the same volume value as the volume value specified from the volume stage. That is, there are stages in the instruction stages D1 to D8 that are specified from the volume stages S3 to S10 and show the same volume value as the volume value that can be the reference volume. Specifically, the volume value of the volume stage S10 is "128", but the instruction stage in which the volume value "128" can be specified in the instruction stages D1 to D8 associated with the volume stage S10. D8 exists. Similarly, the volume stage S9 is the instruction stage D7, the volume stage S8 is the instruction stage D6, the volume stage S7 is the instruction stage D5, the volume stage S6 is the instruction stage D4, and the volume stage S5 is the instruction stage D3. S4 has the same volume value as the instruction stage D2, and the volume stage S3 has the same volume value as the instruction stage D1.

When the volume steps S3 to S10 are associated with the instruction steps D1 to D8 in this way, the volume can be adjusted as follows. For example, when the volume step S10 is set, the volume value is "128" unless the volume is adjusted by the operation button BT. On the other hand, since the volume can be adjusted by the operation button BT in eight stages of the instruction stages D1 to D8, the volume value "128" is the maximum volume and the volume value "23" is the minimum volume. You can adjust the volume with. That is, by operating the operation button BT, the volume can be set to the same as when any of the volume steps S3 to S9 is set. Similarly, even when the volume step S9 is set, the volume can be adjusted in a range in which the volume value "128" is the maximum volume and the volume value "23" is the minimum volume. The same applies regardless of which of the volume stages S3 to S8 is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the range of the volume value (volume) specified from the instruction stages D1 to D8 is one with the range of the volume value (volume) specified from the volume stages S3 to S10, which are the stages of the game volume. I am doing it.

Since the volume stage S2 is the adjustment volume, the volume values specified from the instruction stages D1 to D8 are smaller than the volume values specified from the same instruction stage. 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". This also applies to the other instruction steps D2 to D8.

The light amount adjusting function is a function of adjusting the light amount by using the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT among the operation button BTs of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The adjustment of the amount of light 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 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of adjusting the light amount by operating the operation button BT, and allows the player to adjust the light amount during the standby state.

In the present embodiment, the adjustment of the amount of light is not allowed during the fluctuation of the symbol and the jackpot game, as in the adjustment of the volume by the second function, and the adjustment of the amount of light is performed during the fluctuation of the symbol and the jackpot game. It is not possible to do it.

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the upper button UBT of the operation button BT is pressed, the position indicated by the light intensity meter M2 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases, and the light intensity 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 intensity meter M2 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases, and the light intensity is reduced. Can be instructed.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the conditions under which the customization screen is displayed 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 intensity meter M2 are displayed at the same time on the customize screen. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be adjusted by operating the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 displayed on the customize screen and the operation button BT. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume and the amount of light when the customize screen is displayed.

When the sub-control CPU 31a is in the standby state and the first symbol display demo is being executed after the transition to the standby state, a predetermined period (30 in the present embodiment) after the symbol display demo is started. If an operation signal from the operation button BT is input before the second) elapses, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the customized screen. Here, the first symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state is one or a plurality of times executed between the time when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the demo command and the time when the variation pattern specification command is input. Of the symbol display demos, this corresponds to the first symbol display demo. In other words, the first symbol display demo corresponds to the first symbol display demo in a series of standby states. That is, in the present embodiment, when the customization screen is being executed for the first symbol display demo and before the elapse of a predetermined period after the symbol display demo is started, the customized screen is not displayed in principle, but is operated. It is displayed when the button BT is operated.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a is executing the first symbol display demo, if an operation signal from the operation button BT is input before a predetermined period elapses after the symbol display demo is started, the sub-control CPU 31a is sub-controlled. By updating the display end timer in the RAM 31c at predetermined intervals, the time elapsed since the operation button BT is operated is measured. Then, when the time elapsed from the operation of the operation button BT reaches a predetermined display end time (4 seconds in the present embodiment), the sub-control CPU 31a hides the customized screen. 11 is controlled. When the operation signal from the operation button BT is input again while the display end timer is measuring the display end time, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the display end timer and measures the display end time from the beginning again. To do. That is, if the first symbol display demo is being executed and the predetermined period has not elapsed since the symbol display demo was started, the display end time of the customize screen is displayed after the last operation button BT is operated. It will be hidden when the passage has passed.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is executing the first symbol display demo, and the operation button BT is in the period from the start of the symbol display demo to the elapse of a predetermined period. The volume and the amount of light can be adjusted from the time when the customization screen is displayed until the display end time elapses.

When the sub-control CPU 31a is in the standby state and the first symbol display demo is being executed after the transition to the standby state, the customization screen is displayed when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the symbol display demo. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not hide the customization screen after the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the first symbol display demo until the running symbol display demo ends. That is, on the customize screen, when the operation button BT is not operated, in the first symbol display demo, from the time when a predetermined period elapses after the start of the symbol display demo to the end of the running symbol display demo. It is displayed in between.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the customization screen is always displayed during the execution of the first symbol display demo and after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the symbol display demo. It is displayed and the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment displays the customization screen during the period from the start of the symbol display demo to the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the first symbol display demo. Is restricted. In the present embodiment, the restriction on displaying the customized screen means that the customized 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 the first time during the execution of the first symbol display demo and after the lapse of a predetermined period, and during the execution of the second and subsequent symbol display demos. There is no limit to the period from the start of the symbol display demo to the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the symbol display demo, and the customize screen is displayed. In the present embodiment, it is a predetermined condition (operation) that the customized screen is displayed without any limitation in the period from the start of the symbol display demo to the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the first symbol display demo. The customization screen is displayed regardless of whether or not the button BT operation) is established.

When the sub-control CPU 31a is in the standby state and the second and subsequent symbol display demos are started after the transition to the standby state, the effect display is displayed so that the customized screen is displayed with the start of the symbol display demo. Control the device 11. Further, when the second and subsequent symbol display demos are started, the sub-control CPU 31a does not hide the customization screen until the symbol display demo is completed. That is, in the second and subsequent symbol display demos, the customize screen is displayed from the start of the symbol display demo to the end of the running symbol display demo.

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

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated while the movie production demo is being executed, the first symbol display demo is being executed and the symbol display demo is being executed. The time elapsed since the last operation button BT was operated is measured in the same manner as in the case where the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of. Then, when the time elapsed from the operation of the operation button BT reaches the display end time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen. That is, when the movie production demo is being executed, the customization screen is hidden when the display end time has elapsed since the last operation button BT was operated.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the display switching timing of the customized 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 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as not to display the customize screen when the symbol is changing. Next, when a demo command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the symbol display demo (time point t1). The symbol display demo at this time is the first symbol display demo after the demo command is input, that is, the first symbol display demo after the transition to the standby state. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the customized screen when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demo was started (time point t2). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the symbol display demo and start the movie effect demo when the effect time of the symbol display demo ends (time point t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen when the symbol display demo ends.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the movie effect demo and start the symbol display demo when the effect time of the movie effect demo ends (time point t4). The symbol display demo at this time is the second symbol display demo after the demo command is input, that is, the second symbol display demo after the transition to the standby state. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the customized screen with the start of the second symbol display demo. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the executing demo effect and start the variation of the decorative symbol when the variation pattern designation command is input during the execution of the demo effect (time point t5). ). At this time, when the customization screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command.

As described above, when the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment shifts from the changing symbol to the standby state, it restricts displaying the customized screen until a predetermined period elapses after the shift to the standby state. On the other hand, after the lapse of a predetermined period, the customization screen is displayed. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a predetermined period after the running special symbol changing game ends when there is no pending special symbol changing game when the running special symbol changing game ends. Restricts the display of the customization screen, while displaying the customization screen after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Further, in the first symbol display demo, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment limits the display of the customization screen during the period until the predetermined period elapses, while in the period after the predetermined period elapses. , Do not limit the display of the customize screen. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not limit the display of the customized screen even in the second and subsequent symbol display demos. In the present embodiment, the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo corresponds to the first state, and the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo. , And during the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, it corresponds to the second state. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a first state in which the display of the customized screen is restricted and a second state in which the customized screen is displayed without limitation in the first state during the standby state. In this embodiment, the first symbol display demo and the second symbol display demo correspond to the same type of demonstration effect. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the same type of demonstration effect in the first state and the second state.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first state and the second state have a predetermined period after the transition to the standby state and the start of the symbol display demo without satisfying the end condition of the demo effect. It is in a state of being transferred when it has passed. That is, the first state and the second state are states that can be changed in a series of standby states from the transition to the standby state to the start of the symbol variation and the end of the standby state. In particular, the second state is a state in which the state is shifted from the first state when a predetermined period has elapsed after the transition to the standby state, and therefore, in a series of standby states, the state is shifted after the first state. ..

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

On the other hand, during the first symbol display demo after a predetermined period has passed, and during the second and subsequent symbol display demos, the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted by displaying the customize screen. Is notified. In the present embodiment, the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo corresponds to a specific period, and the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo. 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 production 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 demo effect until the first symbol display demo is started (time point t11). ). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a is an effect display device that displays a customized screen when an operation signal from the operation button BT is input between the start of the first symbol display demo and the elapse of a predetermined period. 11 is controlled (time point t12). After that, when the customization screen is displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the effect display device 11 so that the customization screen is continuously displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demo was started. Control (time point t13).

Although not shown, if the display end time elapses after the last operation button BT is operated before the predetermined period elapses after the start of the first symbol display demo, the sub-control CPU 31a will be charged. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to hide the customization screen. After that, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demo was started, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the customized screen is displayed again.

Then, when the effect time of the symbol display demo ends, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the symbol display demo and start the movie effect demo (time point t14). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen when the symbol display demo ends.

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

Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the customization screen when the display end time elapses after the last operation button BT is operated before the production time of the movie production demo ends. The effect display device 11 is controlled in this way. After that, when the production time of the movie production demo ends, the second symbol display demo is started, and the production display device 11 is controlled so as to display the customized screen.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the executing demo effect and start the variation of the decorative symbol when the variation pattern designation command is input during the execution of the demo effect (time point t17). ). At this time, when the customization screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the display process of displaying the customized screen on the effect display device 11.
Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the operation button BT was operated during the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration or even during the movie production demonstration. As a condition, the customization screen can be displayed.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the customization screen during the first symbol display demo after a predetermined period has elapsed, and during the second and subsequent symbol display demos. 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 is a customization screen on the condition that the operation button BT is operated even during the period until a predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo or during the movie production demo. Can be displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform a display process for displaying the customized screen during the first state, provided that the operation button BT is operated. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the volume and the amount of light even during the period until a predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration or during the movie production demonstration. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a is used when a specific condition is satisfied even when it is not notified that the volume adjustment and the light intensity can be adjusted because the customization screen is not displayed. Can adjust the volume and the amount of light. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume and the amount of light even during a specific period in which the notification that the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted is restricted. ..

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is used for the period until the predetermined period elapses during the one symbol display demo, the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo, and the second symbol display. The adjustable items such as volume and light intensity are the same as during the demonstration, and the number of adjustable steps in adjusting the volume and light intensity is the same. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the period until the predetermined period elapses during one symbol display demonstration, the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo, and 2 The customizable contents are the same as during the second design display demo.

Further, in the sub-control CPU 31a, when the operation button BT is operated during the period until the predetermined period elapses during one symbol display demo, and during the first symbol display demo, the predetermined period elapses. The same customization screen will be displayed during the subsequent period and during the second symbol display demo. Here, the same customization screen is displayed means that the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in the same display mode on the customization screen.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) If the customization screen is displayed without limitation during the standby state, the player can easily recognize that the standby state has been entered. For this reason, it becomes easy for the player who wants to change the symbol without interruption to recognize that the variation of the symbol has been interrupted, which may reduce the interest. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the standby state, the display of the customized screen is restricted during the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration, so that the fluctuation of the symbol is interrupted. It is difficult to recognize that it has been done, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(2) In the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo, the same type as during the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo and during the second symbol display demo. By limiting the display of the customized screen while performing the demonstration effect of, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the fluctuation of the design has been interrupted. On the other hand, during the first symbol display demo, the period after the predetermined period has elapsed and during the second symbol display demo, the same type as the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo. By displaying the customization screen while performing the demonstration effect, it is possible to easily recognize that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. According to this, while entertaining the demonstration production of the same type, it is difficult to recognize that the fluctuation of the pattern has been interrupted, and it is easy to recognize that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. , Can be created.

(3) When executing the same type of demonstration effect, the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demonstration and the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo. And the decorative symbol displayed during the second symbol display demonstration is the same. According to this, the period until the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo, the period after the predetermined period elapses during the first symbol display demo, and the second symbol display demo. By changing the decorative symbol displayed in, it is possible to prevent the player from being suspicious that the symbol has been changed without noticing it.

(4) The customization 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, it is possible to adjust items such as volume and amount of light that have a large influence on the player. According to this, the effect can be executed at the volume and the amount of light desired by the player, and the interest can be improved.

(6) Further, in the present embodiment, since the display of the customized screen is restricted for a predetermined period after the transition to the standby state, it is difficult to recognize that the fluctuation of the symbol has been interrupted, and it is interesting. It can be improved.

(7) Even before the elapse of the predetermined period after the transition to the standby state, the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted in the same manner as after the elapse of the predetermined period, so I would like to adjust the volume and the amount of light. It is possible to further suppress the annoyance to the player.

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

(10) During the special period different from the specific period in the standby state, the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted, and the player is notified that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted. It is possible to prompt the adjustment of the volume and the amount of light.

(11) During a specific period during the standby state, the symbol fluctuates in order to limit both notifying that the volume can be adjusted and notifying that the amount of light can be adjusted. It can be made more difficult to recognize that it has been interrupted.

(12) In a specific period, while performing the same type of demonstration effect as in the special period, the fluctuation of the design was interrupted by limiting the notification that the volume and the amount of light could be adjusted. Can be made difficult to recognize. On the other hand, in the special period, it is possible to encourage the player to adjust the volume and the amount of light by notifying that the volume and the amount of light 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 fluctuation of the symbol has been interrupted while enjoying the demonstration production of the same type, and a situation in which the player is urged to adjust the volume and the amount of light.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same control contents will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment can adjust the volume and the amount of light even while the symbol is changing. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the customized screen when the 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. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted by operating the customization screen displayed on the effect display device 11 and the operation button BT while the symbol is changing. ..

Further, when the operation signal from the operation button BT is input to the sub-control CPU 31a when the symbol is changing, the symbol display demonstration is started during the first symbol display in the first embodiment. The time elapsed since the operation button BT was operated is measured in the same manner as before the elapse of the predetermined period. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen when the time elapsed since the last operation of the operation button BT reaches the display end time. That is, when the symbol is changing, the customize screen is hidden when the display end time has elapsed since the last operation button BT was operated.

As described above, in the second embodiment, during the fluctuation of the symbol, the volume is adjusted and the amount of light is adjusted from the time when 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 customized screen in the second embodiment will be described together with a specific example of the flow of the game.
As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the customized screen when an operation signal from the operation button BT is input while the symbol is changing (time point t21). After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a demo command that can identify that the symbol variation ends and the standby state is entered when the customization screen is displayed, the first symbol display demo is started. , The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the customized screen is continuously displayed (time point t22).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen when the display end time elapses after the last operation button BT is operated (time point t23). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the customized screen is displayed again when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demo was started (time point t24).

Although not shown, if the display end time elapses after the last operation button BT is operated before the symbol variation ends, the sub-control CPU 31a directs the customization screen to be hidden. Controls the display device 11. After that, when the symbol change is completed and the demo command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the first symbol display demo while keeping the customization screen hidden. To do. Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first symbol display demo was started, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the customized screen is displayed again.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the movie production demo and hides the customization screen at the end of the first symbol display demo (time point t25), as in the first embodiment, and the movie production demo With the end, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to start the second symbol display demo and display the customized screen (time point t26). Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input during the execution of the demo effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to end the executing demo effect and start the variation of the decorative symbol (time point t27). ). At this time, when the customization screen is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the display process of displaying the customized screen on the effect display device 11 even while the symbol is changing.
Further, as described above, in the effect display device 11, when the customization screen is displayed while the symbol is changing and the state shifts to the standby state during the display of the customization screen, the customization is continuously performed even in the standby state. Display the screen.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1) to (12), the following effects can be obtained.
(13) Even if the state shifts to the standby state while the customization screen is displayed, it is difficult to recognize that the state has changed to the standby state because the display of the customization screen displayed before the transition to the standby state is continued. can do. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize that the fluctuation of the symbol has been interrupted, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In the second embodiment, in the effect display device 11, when the customization screen is displayed while the symbol is changing and the state shifts to the standby state while the customization screen is being displayed, the customization screen may be hidden. Good. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 11 so as to hide the customization screen when the demo command is input while the customization screen is being displayed.

-The period in which the volume can be adjusted and the period in which the amount of light can be adjusted may be different. For example, in the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume while the symbol is changing, but may not be able to adjust the amount of light. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may allow the amount of light to be adjusted during the movie production demonstration, while the volume may not be adjustable. In such a case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 11 so as to display the meter corresponding to the adjustable item of the volume and the amount of light on the customize screen. For example, when the volume can be adjusted but the light amount cannot be adjusted, the customization screen may be controlled so that the volume meter M1 is displayed while the light amount meter M2 is not displayed.

-The display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 on the customize screen may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a brightly displays the meter corresponding to the item being adjusted, while the meter corresponding to the item not being adjusted is the meter corresponding to the item being adjusted. The effect display device 11 may be controlled so that the display is darker than the display device 11. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may have different transparency instead of different light and darkness of each meter, and if the size of each meter (the size of the display area where each meter is displayed) is different. You may let me. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the meter corresponding to the item for which adjustment has been performed, while not displaying the meter corresponding to the item for which adjustment has not been performed. Further, the image showing the current volume and the image showing the current amount of light displayed on the customize screen are not limited to the meter, and may be, for example, a numerical value indicating the volume value.

-The effect display device 11 may be able to display a menu screen (menu information) that presents customizable items as options as a customization screen. On this menu screen, for example, [volume adjustment], [light amount adjustment], and the like are presented as items. In this alternative example, items such as [volume adjustment] and [light amount adjustment] correspond to an image notifying that the volume and light amount 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, the item of [volume adjustment]. In this case, the volume is adjusted by operating the operation button BT (the following operations) after the display of the volume meter M1.

-In the above alternative example, the item presented on the menu screen may be provided with an item instructing the player to view the information provided. Such items include the number of jackpot games, the type of previous jackpot, the number of rushes into a probability fluctuation state, the number of prize balls won in the previous jackpot game, and the like.

-The decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol pattern variation game and the decorative symbol displayed in the symbol display demo need only have at least the same identification information that can be identified from the decorative symbol, and the display mode of the decorative symbol is different. You may be. The identification information that can be identified from the decorative symbol may be, for example, a number indicated by each decorative symbol. For example, in a pattern variation game of a decorative pattern, an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character are displayed as a decorative pattern, while in a pattern display demo, 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 a plurality of symbol display demos executed during a series of standby states, the identification information that can be identified from the decorative symbols may be at least the same, and the decorative symbol display modes may be different. That is, an effect having the same identification information that can be identified from the decorative design means, for example, that the numbers indicated by the decorative symbols are the same, and the color of the decorative design, the characters displayed along with the numbers, and the numbers are displayed. The production may have different modes (Chinese numerals, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, etc.).

-The demonstration effect of the same type does not have to be a demonstration effect that displays the same decorative pattern. For example, it may be an effect that is executed over the same effect time, an effect that displays the same image, or the like.

-Customizable contents may be different depending on the game situation at the time of customization. For example, during the execution of the first symbol display demo, the customizable contents may differ between before the elapse of the predetermined period and after the elapse of the predetermined period. The customizable contents include the types of customizable items and the customizable range. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it possible to customize a specific item before the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the first symbol display demo, while after the elapse of the predetermined period, the specific item is specified. Special items that are partly or wholly different from the items may be customizable. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it possible to adjust the volume in the first range before the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the first symbol display demo, while the volume is changed after the elapse of the predetermined period. It may be adjustable in two ranges.

-The mode of the production at the time of customization may be different depending on the situation of the game at the time of customization. For example, during the execution of the first symbol display demo, the mode of the effect at the time of customization may be different between before the elapse of the predetermined period and after the elapse of the predetermined period. In addition, the mode of the production when customizing includes the display mode of the customization screen, the presence / absence and type of the sound output when the customization is performed, the change mode of the meter when the customization is performed, and the like. Is done. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is an effect display device so as to display the customized screen in a size different from that after the elapse of the predetermined period before the elapse of the predetermined period during the execution of the first symbol display demo. 11 may be controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs a predetermined sound in accordance with the customization when the customization is performed in the standby state, and is predetermined when the customization is performed during the fluctuation of the symbol. The speaker Sp may be controlled so as not to output the sound of.

-The stage at which the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. Further, the volume value may be adjusted 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 contents 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 sounds output from the speaker Sp, but is output in a sound effect different from the specific sound effect. The volume of the voice 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 fluctuation of the symbol, while being output in the error notification for notifying that the error state is in effect. The volume of the voice may not be adjustable.

-In addition, the voice output in the error notification may be output at a volume outside the range that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform error notification at a volume higher than the maximum volume that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function (in the above embodiment, the instruction step D8).

-In addition, 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 movement of a movable body)". Then, when the volume can be adjusted for each category of such sounds, for example, the overall volume can be adjusted regardless of the category while the symbol is changing, and the volume can be adjusted for each category during the standby state. It may be configured as.

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

-Customizable items may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to the volume and the amount of light, the effect mode, the background image of the decorative pattern, and the like may be customizable. The effect mode may include, for example, an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is executed at different frequencies, or an effect mode in which a unique effect can be executed.

-The period for restricting the display of the customization screen may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may limit the display of the customization screen from the start of the first symbol display demo to the end of the symbol display demo. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled so that the customized screen is always displayed during the execution of the movie production demo.

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

-In the second embodiment, when a special effect is executed while the symbol is changing, the operation of the operation button BT for adjusting the volume or the amount of light is not accepted during the effect, or the operation is to adjust the volume or the amount of light. You may set a period that is not reflected. As such an effect, for example, there is an operation effect using an operation button. On the contrary, even during a special effect such as an operation effect, the operation of the operation button BT for adjusting the volume or the amount of light may be accepted and reflected in the adjustment of the volume or the amount of light.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be separately equipped with an operation button used for adjusting the volume and the amount of light and an operation button used for the operation effect. When the operation buttons are 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 capable of adjusting the volume and the amount of light during the jackpot game. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine 10 with specifications that emphasize music with a singer as a motif, a special music is played during a big hit game, or a music selected by the player is played. In some cases. Therefore, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 having such specifications, if the volume can be adjusted during the jackpot game, it can contribute to the enhancement of the customization function and improve the interest.

-In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts the volume and the amount of light 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 be controlled so as to adjust the volume and the amount of light and display the customization screen when the operation button BT is operated while the customization screen is not displayed.

-The main control CPU 30a may output a demo command when both the number of holdings for starting the special symbol and the number of holdings for starting the normal symbol become 0 (zero). In this case, the demo effect (standby state) may be terminated when the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts.

-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 is provided with an discharge ball sensor (out port sensor) that detects the game ball discharged from the game board YB to the outside of the machine, and is predetermined after the game ball is finally detected by the discharge ball sensor. It is advisable to output the demo command when the time has passed. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demo command when a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the discharge ball sensor and the number of start hold of the special symbol becomes 0 (zero). You may. Further, in the main control CPU 30a, a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the ejection ball sensor, and both the number of holdings for starting the special symbol and the number of holdings for starting the normal symbol are 0 (zero). You may output the demo command when becomes. The discharge ball sensor may be arranged at a position where all the game balls discharged from the game board YB to the outside of the machine can be detected, or among the game balls discharged from the game board YB to the outside of the machine. The game ball that did not enter the winning opening may be arranged at a position where it can be detected.

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

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

-The number of steps of the volume level that can be set by the setting device 33 may be arbitrarily changed, may be a number of steps more than 10 steps, or may be a number of steps less than 10. Further, the number of steps of the instruction step that can be set by operating the operation button BT may be arbitrarily changed, may be a step number larger than 8 steps, or may be a step number less. Further, the volume stage and the instruction stage may have the same number of stages, or the volume stage and the instruction stage may have different numbers of stages. In the case of different numbers of steps, the volume step may have more steps than the indicated step, and vice versa.

-As the steps that can be set by the setting device 33, it is not necessary to provide the steps for adjustment and muffling. Further, for example, a plurality of stages may be provided as the adjustment stage.
-The volume value (volume) specified from the volume stage can be changed arbitrarily. This volume value may be set so that a sound having a desired volume can be output. When changing the volume value specified from the volume stage, the volume value (volume) specified from the instruction stage is also changed according to the change.

-The arrangement of the setting device 33 may be changed arbitrarily. The setting device 33 does not need to be arranged inside the main body of the game machine if the player cannot operate it. For example, even if it is arranged outside the main body of the game machine (for example, the upper surface of the storage plate), the player cannot operate it if it is configured to require a dedicated key or the like to operate it.

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

-The specific configuration of the operating means that can be operated by the player for adjusting the volume may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a touch-type operating means, a dial-type operating means, or a lever-type operating 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 may be a combined operation means used for other purposes. For example, in the case of a combined operation means, it may be possible to use it in an operation effect associated with a symbol variation game or a big hit game. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be separately provided with an effect operating means used in an operation effect associated with a symbol variation game or a big hit game.

-The condition for returning to the volume stage set in the setting device 33 may be, for example, turning on the power of the game machine again. Further, instead of automatically returning, an operating means for returning may be provided. The operation means for returning may be operated by each of the player and the manager of the game hall, or may be operated only by the manager of the game hall.

-In the process of returning to the volume level set in the setting device 33, the volume value specified from the current instruction stage is less than the volume value specified from the volume level set in the setting device 33. You may let me. In other words, in this process, if 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 process is intended to be maintained as it is when the volume is louder than the volume level set in the setting device 33, and to be restored when the volume is low. As a result, for example, it is difficult to give the next player the impression that it is difficult to hear.

-Also, contrary to the above-mentioned alternative example, even if the volume value specified from the current instruction stage is restored on the condition that the volume value specified from the volume stage set in the setting device 33 is larger than the volume value specified. Good. In other words, in this process, if the volume value specified from the current instruction stage is equal to or less than the volume value specified from the volume stage set in the setting device 33, the current instruction stage may be maintained. This process is intended to maintain the volume as it is when the volume is equal to or lower than the volume level set in the setting device 33, and to restore the volume when the volume is high. Thereby, for example, it is possible to suppress that the next player suddenly hears a loud sound immediately after starting the game and gets uncomfortable.

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

-The sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are specially controlled. A voice 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. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-When the effect display device 11 is equipped with a main display device (for example, a main liquid crystal) that mainly performs an effect display and a sub display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal) that additionally performs an effect display, a customized screen (volume meter M1). , The light intensity meter M2) may be displayed on the sub-display device.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. Further, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using one type of special symbol, a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning openings, or a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting opening.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko game machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry device enters the special ball entry port. By doing so, a hit game (special game) is generated.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that imparts a probabilistic state when the gaming ball passes through a specific area. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that ends the probabilistic state when it wins a fall lottery performed using a predetermined random number.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is not equipped with a ball entry rate improving function.
The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.

(B) Display means and operation means in a game machine capable of executing a demonstration effect during a standby state waiting for execution of a variable game performed by changing a symbol and customizing a predetermined item during the standby state. And, in the predetermined specific period during the standby state, it is notified that the predetermined item can be customized in the display means on condition that the operation means is operated. Therefore, the predetermined item can be customized in the specific period, and the predetermined item can be customized even in a special period different from the specific period in the standby state. In the special period, the operation is performed. Even when the means is not operated, the display means is notified that the predetermined item can be customized, and the standby state includes the first standby state and the second standby state. The specific period includes a standby state and a third standby state, and the specific period includes a predetermined period after shifting to the first standby state and a period controlled to the second standby state, and the special period includes. Includes a period after the predetermined period has elapsed since the transition to the first standby state and a period controlled by the third standby state, and when the transition to the standby state occurs, the first standby The state is controlled, and after the end of the first standby state, the second standby state and the third standby state are repeated, and the operation of the operating means is performed during the execution of the variable game. It is notified that the predetermined item can be customized on the condition that the predetermined item can be customized, and the variable game being executed ends when it is notified that the predetermined item can be customized during the execution of the variable game. When a specific time has elapsed since the operation means was operated, the notification that the predetermined item can be customized is terminated, and the predetermined operation means is used during the execution of the variable game. When the operation effect is executed, the gaming machine cannot be customized for the predetermined item during the execution of the operation effect.

(B) A display means and an operation means in a game machine capable of executing a demonstration effect while waiting for execution of a variable game in which a symbol is changed and customizing a predetermined item during the standby state. And, in the predetermined specific period during the standby state, it is notified that the predetermined item can be customized in the display means on condition that the operation means is operated. Therefore, the predetermined item can be customized in the specific period, and the predetermined item can be customized even in a special period different from the specific period in the standby state. In the special period, the operation is performed. Even when the means is not operated, the display means is notified that the predetermined item can be customized, and the standby state includes the first standby state and the second standby state. The specific period includes a standby state and a third standby state, and the specific period includes a predetermined period after shifting to the first standby state and a period controlled to the second standby state, and the special period includes. Includes a period after the predetermined period has elapsed since the transition to the first standby state and a period controlled by the third standby state, and when the transition to the standby state occurs, the first standby The state is controlled, and after the end of the first standby state, the second standby state and the third standby state are repeated, and the operation of the operating means is performed during the execution of the variable game. It is notified that the predetermined item can be customized on the condition that the predetermined item can be customized, and the variable game being executed ends when it is notified that the predetermined item can be customized during the execution of the variable game. When a specific time has elapsed since the operation means was operated, the notification that the predetermined item can be customized is terminated, and the predetermined operation means is used during the execution of the variable game. When the operation effect is executed, the game machine can be customized for the predetermined item even during the execution of the operation effect.

BT ... Operation button (operation means), 11 ... Production display device (display means), 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU (display control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a demonstration effect is executed during a standby state waiting for execution of a variable game performed by changing a symbol, and a predetermined item can be customized in multiple stages during the standby state.
Display means and
A display control means for controlling the display means and
With operating means,
The display control means can execute control to display the customized screen on the display means.
The standby state includes a first state and a second state.
In the first state, while the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated,
In the second state, the customization screen is displayed even when the operating means is not operated.
During the execution of the variable game, the customization screen is displayed on condition that the operation means is operated.
When the customization screen is displayed during the execution of the variable game and a specific time elapses after the operation means is operated before the running variable game ends, the customization screen is displayed. Is hidden and
Wherein A is when the customization screen during execution of the change game is displayed, when a change running game before the specific time since the said operating means operated elapses is finished, the change game The customization screen is hidden on condition that the state shifts to the standby state after the end of .
The items and the number of steps that can be customized when the customization screen is displayed in the first state and the items and the number of steps that can be customized when the customization screen is displayed in the second state are the same. der is,
The customized content on the customization screen is a gaming machine that is initialized at a predetermined timing .