JP7131845B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a plurality of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are installed side by side in gaming machine installation facilities (so-called island facilities) in gaming halls, and operate independently. The gaming machine can execute a standby effect (so-called demonstration effect) in a standby state in which no game is played. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a demonstration display is executed when a game is not played.

JP 2006-158436 A

However, in recent years, it is expected that the interest in the game will be improved by further devising the standby effect.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game and capable of executing a standby effect during a standby state in which the variable game is not being executed, an effect executing means for executing an effect; and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, the standby effect includes a specific standby effect, and a condition for starting the specific standby effect is to shift to the standby state with the end of the variable game. A first start condition that is satisfied when a specific period of time has passed since the game was started, and a second start condition that is satisfied at a predetermined timing regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state following the end of the variable game. The first specific standby effect after transitioning to the standby state with the end of the variable game is the establishment of a third start condition different from the first start condition and the second start condition. The gist is that it may be started as an opportunity .

According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

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

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 also has a speaker Sp for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that executes a light emitting effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined on the front side of the game board YB. In this embodiment, a game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

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

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

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols in the present embodiment include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. In the special game, when a winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big win is determined in the big win determination, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, and after the special game ends, a big win game is awarded. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 has a first special hold display section 11c. The first special suspension display portion 11c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 11 has a second special hold display section 11d. The second special suspension display portion 11d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4". Note that the condition for suspending the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called start condition).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery), which will be described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols in the present embodiment include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the normal game, when the normal winning symbols are fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normal losing pattern is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal losing.

In the present embodiment, when normal winning is determined in the normal winning determination, the normal winning symbols are determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and after the normal game is finished, the normal winning game is provided. Although the details will be described later, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier for the player to establish the reservation condition of the special game.

The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display section 11f. The normal suspension display portion 11f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". For example, the maximum number of normal holds is four.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start port 13 as a prize winning port that opens to the game area YBa below the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. In addition, in the following description, entering a game ball into a winning hole may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 13 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the first starting port 13 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 as a prize winning port that is open to the game area YBa on the lower right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 14 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 15 is normally operated in a permissive state in the per game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 14 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the second starting port 14 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls entering the big winning hole 16 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a path (not shown) through which a game ball entering the big winning hole 16 passes. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The gate 18 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the second operation button BT2 of this embodiment includes an up button BT2a, a down button BT2b, a left button BT2c, and a right button BT2d. In this embodiment, the upper button BT2a is a button provided on the rear side (deep side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire second operation button BT2 is cross-shaped. For convenience of explanation, it is referred to as an up button BT2a because it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the upper side of the button. In addition, in this embodiment, the lower button BT2b is a button provided on the front side (front side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side. Since it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the lower side when grasped as a button, it is referred to as a lower button BT2b for convenience of explanation.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability that a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big-hit determination is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous to the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of normal winning determination (normal winning probability) in normal symbol winning determination to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 15 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the first variable member 15 in one normal per game, control to increase than when the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 in the normal per game At least one control of making the open time of is longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not allowed to operate in the low base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variable time shortened state (time saving state)" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time reduction state (non-time reduction state)" for special symbols.

In the following description, the game state of low probability and low base state may be referred to as "low probability low base state", and the game state of high probability and low base state may be referred to as "high probability low base state". is sometimes indicated. In addition, the game state of low probability and high base state may be indicated as "low probability and high base state", and the game state of high probability and high base state may be indicated as "high probability and high base state". There is Furthermore, in the following description, the low-probability-low base state may be indicated as "normal state", and the high-probability-low base state, low-probability-high base state, and high-probability-high base state are collectively "advantageous state”.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the case of a big win, after a big win pattern is derived in a special game, a kind of big win game corresponding to the big win pattern is awarded. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In this embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for informing the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed to open the jackpot 16 after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. One round game is terminated when a first termination condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second termination condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is established. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

In addition, the jackpot patterns of the present embodiment include a specific jackpot pattern that provides a high probability state and a high base state after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state given after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, there is a non-specific jackpot pattern that provides a high base state with a predetermined upper limit number of special games as the upper limit.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As an effect that can be executed in this embodiment, there is an effect pattern variation game as a variation game in which the effect display device 12 variably displays the effect symbols in a plurality of rows and finally derives the combination of the effect symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to game execution means for executing a variable game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the special game derives the big win pattern (big win display result), the effect game also derives the big win pattern combination (big win display result) based on the effect symbols. For example, a big hit pattern combination based on performance symbols is a pattern combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same. Further, when the special game derives a winning symbol (loss display result), the performance game also derives a winning symbol combination (loss display result) based on the performance symbols. For example, the design combination that is out of line with the performance symbols is a design combination in which the performance symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the performance symbols in the other rows.

Also, in the effect game of the present embodiment, a ready-to-win effect can be executed. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called ready-to-win state) in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows in the effect game. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect by developing the effect content of the normal ready-to-win effect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 30 behind the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 30 .

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

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

The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big win variation pattern determined when a big win is determined in the big win determination and a loss variation pattern determined when the big win determination is not determined as a big win. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to derive the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect or through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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

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

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores sub-control programs, determination values used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data relating to display effects, light emitting effect data relating to light emitting effects, and sound effect data relating to sound effects.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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

The sub-control board 31 has a real-time clock 31d (indicated as "RTC 31d" in the figure) for measuring the current date (year, month, date, and day of the week) and time. In the present embodiment, the real-time clock 31d functions as a date and time specifying means capable of specifying the date and time. The sub-control board 31 also has a backup power supply (not shown) capable of supplying power after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. A backup power supply is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. The real-time clock 31d operates by receiving power from the pachinko game machine 10 when power is supplied to the pachinko game machine 10, and is supplied with power from a backup power supply after the pachinko game machine 10 is powered off. By receiving and operating, it is possible to measure the current date and time. That is, in this embodiment, the real-time clock 31d can continuously specify the date and time even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from outside is cut off.

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

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first start hole 13 by inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball is entering the first start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special reservation number. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start port 13, thereby establishing the first special game reserved condition.

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

When the game ball has not entered the first start port 13, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 14 or not. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second start hole 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special reservation number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting port 14, thereby establishing the second special game reserved condition.

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is met when the big win game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is met when the big win game or the special game is in progress. determine that it is not. If the execution condition is not met, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 30a erases the output completion information when the output completion information is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot. It should be noted that the big hit determination corresponds to a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the game is a big hit. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number and the big hit determination value match. Also, for example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the sum of the random number value and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination with a different big hit determination value according to the current probability state.

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special symbols, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, if it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined lost symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the special symbols, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing variation pattern from among a plurality of types of losing variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Also, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the first special reservation number, erasure of output information, big hit determination, and big hit variation processing or loss variation processing based on the result of the big hit determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern specification command) that specifies the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game to the output buffer. Also, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 30a sends information (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop command) to the output buffer for deriving the combination of the effect symbols. set.

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

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command to instruct the execution of the opening effect (hereinafter referred to as opening command), and sets it in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 16 is opened in the round game. Further, after the round game is started, the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 16 to end the round game when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) for instructing the execution of the round effect each time the round game is started, and sets it in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, processing related to the game state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability-low base state when starting a jackpot game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, it becomes a low probability low base state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the big win when ending the big win game. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high-probability-high base state when ending a jackpot game based on a specific jackpot. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high probability high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the low probability high base state when ending the jackpot game based on the non-specific jackpot. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is defined. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the high base state with the upper limit number of times determined, and then controls the game state to the low base state when the special game of the upper limit number of times ends without being judged as a big hit in the big win judgment.

When controlling to the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls to the low probability state. is generated and set in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the probability state flag to the high probability state. A high-probability command that can be specified to be controlled is generated and set in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls to the low base state. Generates a low-base command that can specify what to do and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the high base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the base state flag to the high base state. Generates a high-base command that can be specified to control and sets it in the output buffer.

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

Also, the main control CPU 30a performs the following processing in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing relating to normal symbols, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

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

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when a special jackpot symbol is specified. Thus, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the big win display result is derived when the big win is determined in the big win determination. In addition, when a missing symbol of a special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for a ready-to-win, when a losing variation pattern that can be specified to execute a ready-to-win effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the design combination of the outliers for reach is the same production pattern in a specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), and different production patterns in other rows (for example, the third row). It is a combination of production patterns. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for normal winning when a losing variation pattern that can specify that the ready-to-win effect is not executed is specified. In the present embodiment, the lost symbol combination for normal loss is a combination of performance symbols in which the performance symbols of all rows are different.

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

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a, triggered by the input of the all-symbols stop command, ends the effect game and controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to derive the combination of the effect symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified from the specified variation pattern triggered by the input of the variation pattern specification command, and terminates the production game when the variation time elapses. may That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all-symbols stop command from the main control board 30 .

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

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

Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
First, the function of storing past game contents will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a provides information on the game content of the day the game is being played (hereinafter referred to as today's game history), and past game content from the day the game is being played (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as past game history) can be stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In this embodiment, the information about today's game history and the information about past game history correspond to history information about past game content. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c that stores information about today's game history and information about past game history functions as storage means.

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

In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c stores, as today's game history, a value that can specify the number of times the jackpot lottery has been won during the normal state on the day the game is being played (hereinafter referred to as today's first win number). . Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of today's first hit count every time an opening command is input during the normal state, and updates the value. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the number of first wins for today.

In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the number of times the jackpot lottery has been won consecutively (hereinafter referred to as the number of consecutive games) as today's game history. Here, the number of consecutive games means the number of times of winning the big winning lottery in the advantageous state after winning the big winning lottery in the normal state without winning the big winning lottery again in the normal state. For example, if the player wins the jackpot lottery during the normal state and wins the jackpot lottery once during the advantageous state given after that, the number of consecutive games is two. In this embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the current number of consecutive homes and a value that can specify the maximum number of consecutive homes today as values that can specify the number of consecutive homes.

Specifically, when the opening command is input during the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a stores 1 as the current value of the number of consecutive residences. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the current value of the number of times of continuous residence every time an opening command is input during an advantageous state, and updates the value. Then, when the current value of the number of consecutive homes is greater than the value of the maximum number of consecutive homes for today, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the current value of the number of consecutive homes as the value of the maximum number of consecutive homes for today. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command again in the normal state, it erases (clears) the current value of the number of times of consecutive residences and stores 1 again. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the current number of consecutive residences and the maximum number of consecutive residences for today.

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

In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c can specify the number of variable games executed during the normal state on the day when the game was played (hereinafter referred to as the number of rotations during the normal state today) as today's game history. store the value. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of the number of revolutions in the normal state for today every time a variation pattern designation command is input during the normal state. As a result, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the number of revolutions during the normal state for today.

In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the number of variable games that have been executed after winning the last jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as the current number of revolutions) as today's game history. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the current rotation speed by adding 1 each time a variation pattern designation command is input, and erases the value of the current rotation speed each time an opening command is input. Update. Thereby, the sub-control RAM 31c can store the current rotation speed.

In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a value that can specify the jackpot probability (hereinafter referred to as today's jackpot probability) on the day on which the game is being played as today's game history. In this embodiment, today's jackpot probability is a value obtained by dividing the number of today's jackpots by today's total number of rotations, and is different from the winning probability of the jackpot lottery executed in the special symbol start process. Specifically, the sub-control CPU31a divides the number of today's big hits stored in the sub-control RAM31c by the total number of rotations of the day stored in the sub-control RAM31c as the probability of today's big hits in the sub-control RAM31c. be memorized. Thereby, the sub-control RAM 31c can store today's jackpot probability.

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

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

Next, the adjustment function in this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is capable of adjusting effects. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume in the sound effect and the light amount in the light effect as the effect adjustment. Although details will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the effect during the standby state.

In this embodiment, the volume can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined steps (for example, 8 steps). Specifically, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume by storing a value indicating a predetermined level in the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In addition, in this embodiment, the light amount can be adjusted in a plurality of predetermined steps (eg, 5 steps). Specifically, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the light amount by storing a value indicating a predetermined level in the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can adjust effects by storing predetermined values in the volume flag and the light amount flag. Note that in the following description, the volume flag and the light amount flag may be collectively referred to as an adjustment flag.

And sub-control CPU31a of this embodiment controls speaker Sp so that a sound effect may be performed based on the value of the volume flag memorize|stored in sub-control RAM31c, when performing a sound effect. The sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can execute the sound effect at a predetermined volume by controlling the speaker Sp so as to execute the sound effect based on the value of the volume flag.

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

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

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

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

The selection image MG1a of this embodiment includes a plurality of images each showing a selectable option. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the selection image MG1a includes an image simulating the character string "today's gaming history", an image simulating the character string "past gaming history", and "volume/light amount adjustment". and an image imitating the character string "return" are included. In other words, options that can be selected on the first menu screen of the present embodiment include "today's game history", "past game history", "volume/light amount adjustment", and "return". "Today's game history" is an option for displaying today's game history, and "Past game history" is an option for displaying past game history. "Volume/light amount adjustment" is an option for displaying a volume meter and a light amount meter so that the sound volume and light amount can be adjusted, and "Return" is an option for ending the menu screen presentation.

In addition, the selection image MG1a of the present embodiment includes a selection-in-progress image indicating the option being selected. In this embodiment, the currently selected image is an image imitating the shape of a star. In this embodiment, the currently selected image is displayed to the left of the image representing the currently selected option. For example, when "today's gaming history" is selected, the selected image is displayed to the left of the image imitating the character string of "today's gaming history" (Fig. 4(a)). When "game history" is selected, it is displayed to the left of the image simulating the character string of "past game history" (FIG. 4(b)). Similarly, when "volume/light adjustment" is selected, the selected image is displayed to the left of the image imitating the character string "volume/light adjustment" (Fig. 4(c)). When it is selected, it is displayed to the left of the image imitating the character string "return" (not shown).

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

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

The first operation image MG1b of the present embodiment includes an image indicating that it is possible to change the selected option by operating the up button BT2a and the down button BT2b. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the images indicating that it is possible to change the option being selected by operating the up button BT2a and the down button BT2b are images imitating the up button BT2a and the down button BT2b, It is composed of an image imitating the character string of "selection". In addition, the first operation image MG1b of the present embodiment includes an image indicating that an operation for determining the currently selected option can be performed by operating the first operation button BT1. Specifically, the image indicating that it is possible to perform an operation to determine the option being selected by operating the first operation button BT1 is an image that simulates the first operation button BT1 and a character string that simulates "determine". image.

The related image MG1c of the present embodiment is an image that is displayed in different display modes depending on the option being selected. That is, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c is displayed in different display modes depending on which one of the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, the first menu screen C, and the first menu screen D is displayed. be.

For example, when "today's game history" is selected (first menu screen A), a part of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as today's game history can be specified as the related image MG1c. An image is displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the related image MG1c displayed when "today's gaming history" is selected is the number of today's big wins and , today's jackpot probability and the current number of rotations can be specified (FIG. 4(a)).

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that, on the first menu screen of the present embodiment, "return" may not be displayed as a selectable option. In this case, the first menu screen does not display an image imitating the character string "return", and the option "return" cannot be selected. That is, the first menu screen D of the plurality of types of first menu screens cannot be displayed. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the first menu screen effect after shifting to the standby state, When the game state is in an advantageous state, an option of "return" is displayed on the first menu screen. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the second or subsequent menu screen effect after shifting to the standby state, the first menu screen is displayed. "Back" option is not displayed in

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

The first history image MG2a of the present embodiment is an image that can identify part or all of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as today's game history. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first history image MG2a includes today's jackpot count, today's jackpot probability, current rotation speed, and today's game history stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. , the number of first wins for today, the probability of first wins for today, and the maximum number of consecutive games for today.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the second menu screen displays the first history image MG2a capable of specifying the game content of the day on which the game is being played. In the present embodiment, the first history image MG2a corresponds to a history image from which past gaming history can be identified. Further, in this embodiment, the display state of the effect display device 12 when displaying the second menu screen corresponds to the second display state.

Of the today's game history that can be specified from the first history image MG2a displayed on the second menu screen, the number of today's big wins, the probability of today's big wins, and the current number of rotations are displayed on the first menu screen A. It can also be specified from the associated image MG1c. That is, the first menu screen A and the second menu screen have the same part of the identifiable game contents. On the other hand, among today's gaming history that can be specified from the first history image MG2a displayed on the second menu screen, today's total number of spins, today's first win count, today's first win probability, today's The maximum number of consecutive residences cannot be specified from the related image MG1c displayed on the first menu screen A. That is, part of the identifiable game contents differs between the first menu screen A and the second menu screen.

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

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

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

The second history image MG3a of the present embodiment is an image that can specify part or all of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as past game history. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second history image MG3a includes the number of big wins one day ago, the probability of big wins one day ago, and the total number of spins number, the number of big wins two days ago, the probability of big wins two days ago, and the total number of spins two days ago.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the third menu screen displays the second history image MG3a that can identify the game contents past the day the game was played. In the present embodiment, the second history image MG3a corresponds to a history image from which past gaming history can be specified.

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

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

The selection stopped image MG4a of the present embodiment is an image that can identify an option that can be selected on the first menu screen and that can identify that the selection of the option is stopped. In other words, the selection-stopping image MG4a of the present embodiment is an image that can specify that the option cannot be selected on the fourth menu screen. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the selection-stopped image MG4a includes an image simulating the character string of "today's gaming history", an image simulating the character string of "past gaming history", and a character string of "volume light amount An image simulating the character string "adjust" and an image simulating the character string "return" are included. Here, an image simulating the character string of "today's gaming history", an image simulating the character string of "past gaming history", an image simulating the character string of "volume light amount adjustment", and an image simulating the character string "return". is displayed in a darker display mode than the selection image MG1a displayed on the first menu screen. As a result, the selection stop image MG4a on the fourth menu screen indicates that the selection of the option is stopped.

Further, the selection stop image MG4a includes a specific selection image indicating that "volume/light amount adjustment" is being selected. In this embodiment, the specifically selected image is a star-shaped image. In the present embodiment, the currently selected image is displayed to the left of the image imitating the character string "volume/light amount adjustment". As a result, the selection stop image MG4a on the fourth menu screen indicates that the "volume/light amount adjustment" is being selected.

The volume-related image MG4b of the present embodiment includes a volume meter indicating the current level of volume and a first adjustment operation image indicating an operation for adjusting the volume. In this embodiment, the volume meter is an image in which the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so that the level of volume can be specified, and displayed in different colors so that the current level of volume can be specified. For example, the volume meter is displayed with three elements (mark "3") colored if the current volume level is the third level. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the current volume level is the "third level" by the display mode of the volume meter.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first adjustment operation image is an image that can specify that the level of volume can be adjusted by operations using the up button BT2a and the down button BT2b. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first adjustment operation image includes an image simulating the character string "up and down to adjust volume" and an image simulating the up button BT2a and the down button BT2b. .

The light amount related image MG4c of the present embodiment includes a light amount meter indicating the current level of light amount and a second adjustment operation image indicating an operation for adjusting the light amount. In this embodiment, the light intensity meter is an image in which the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so that the stage of the light intensity can be specified, and displayed in different colors so that the current stage of the light intensity can be specified. For example, the light meter is displayed with two elements (scale "2") colored if the current light level is the second level. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the current level of light intensity is the "second level" by the display mode of the light intensity meter.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second adjustment operation image is an image that can specify that the level of the light amount can be adjusted by operations using the left button BT2c and the right button BT2d. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second adjustment operation image includes an image simulating a character string “right and left to adjust light amount” and an image simulating the left button BT2c and the right button BT2d. .

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

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

Also, when executing the menu screen effect, the sub-control CPU 31a first controls the effect display device 12 to display the first menu screen. When displaying the first menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first menu screen A, first menu screen B, first menu screen C, And the effect display device 12 is controlled so that any one of the first menu screens D is displayed. In this embodiment, the selection flag stores a value that can identify the option being selected. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can display the first menu screen according to the option being selected by displaying the first menu screen based on the value stored in the selection flag.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that the up button BT2a or the down button BT2b is operated while the first menu screen is being displayed, it updates the value of the selected flag. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display a menu screen corresponding to the value of the selected flag after updating. That is, in the present embodiment, the first menu screen A, the first menu screen B, the first menu screen C, and the first The menu screen D can be switched.

When displaying the first menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the selection image MG1a, the first operation image MG1b, and the related image MG1c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines if the current game state is the normal state and if the menu screen effect being executed is the first menu screen effect after shifting to the standby state, and if the current game state is When the player is in an advantageous state, control is performed to display an image simulating a character string of "return" as the selection image MG1a. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the current game state is advantageous when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the first menu screen effect after shifting to the standby state. If it is in the state, the option of "return" can be selected. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the second or later menu screen effect after shifting to the standby state, displays the selection image MG1a as Control so that the image imitating the character string "back" is not displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a selects the option of "return" when the current game state is the normal state and the menu screen effect being executed is the second or subsequent menu screen effect after shifting to the standby state. cannot be selected.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the currently selected image in the selected image MG1a to be displayed at a position corresponding to the value of the currently selected flag. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the related image MG1c to be displayed in different display modes according to the value of the currently selected flag.

For example, when the value of the currently selected flag is a value that can identify that "today's gaming history" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a is displayed as the currently selected image, and as the related image MG1c, an image capable of specifying today's game history is displayed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the number of big hits of the day, the probability of the big hits of the day, and the current number of rotations stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and displays the identified contents in a display mode that can be identified. Control is performed to display the related image MG1c. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 to display the related image MG1c that can identify the game history of the day based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. . Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to display the first menu screen A.

Further, when the value of the currently selected flag is a value that can identify that "past gaming history" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a , the image being selected is displayed, and an image simulating a character string "you can check the past game history" is displayed as the related image MG1c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to display the first menu screen B. FIG.

In addition, when the value of the selected flag is a value that can identify that "volume light amount adjustment" is being selected, the sub-control CPU 31a selects it to the left of the image imitating the character string "volume light amount adjustment" In addition to displaying the middle image, control is performed to display an image simulating a character string of "You can adjust the volume and the amount of light" as the related image MG1c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to display the first menu screen C.

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

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

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the value of the currently-selected flag is a value that can identify that "adjustment of volume and light intensity" is being selected. Then, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the fourth menu screen. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the fourth menu screen to be displayed when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first menu screen C is being displayed. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated when the value of the selected flag is a value that can specify that "return" is being selected, , controls the effect display device 12 to end the menu screen effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the menu screen presentation when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first menu screen D is being displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, on the first menu screen, a series of operations (hereinafter referred to as specific button operations) of operating the first operation button BT1 after selecting "return" by operating the second operation button BT2. , the menu screen effect is terminated.

When displaying the second menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the first history image MG2a and the second operation image MG2b. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a stores today's jackpot count, today's jackpot probability, current rotation speed, today's total rotation speed, today's first hit count, and today's jackpot count stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The first history image MG2a is controlled to be displayed in a display mode that can identify the first hit probability and the maximum number of times of consecutive games for the day. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 to display the first history image MG2a that can specify today's game history based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. is. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to display the second menu screen.

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

When displaying the third menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the second history image MG3a and the third operation image MG3b. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a stores the number of jackpots one day before, the probability of jackpots one day before, the total number of rotations one day before, the number of jackpots two days before, and the jackpots two days before, which are stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Control is performed so that the second history image MG3a is displayed in a display manner in which the probability and the total number of rotations two days ago can be specified. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 to display the second history image MG3a that can specify the past game history based on the information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. is. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to display the third menu screen.

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

When displaying the fourth menu screen, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display a selection stop image MG4a, a volume-related image MG4b, a light amount-related image MG4c, and a fourth operation image MG4d. Control. At this time, the sub-control CPU31a specifies the current level of volume by displaying the volume meter in the volume-related image MG4b in a display mode corresponding to the value of the volume flag stored in the sub-control RAM31c. A volume meter can be displayed in any possible display manner. In addition, the sub-control CPU31a can specify the current level of light intensity by displaying the light intensity meter in the light intensity-related image MG4c in a display mode according to the value of the light intensity flag stored in the sub-control RAM31c. The light intensity meter can be displayed in a simple display mode. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to display the fourth menu screen.

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

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

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the standby demonstration effect when the first time (for example, 60 seconds) has passed since the start of the standby demonstration effect, and the menu screen effect (shown as menu screen in the figure). ) is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the first time elapse condition that the first time elapses after the start of the standby demonstration effect is satisfied. The menu screen effect executed here is the menu screen effect executed for the first time after shifting to the standby state (shown as menu screen (first time) in the figure). The details of the control during execution of the menu screen effect will be described later.

In the first menu screen effect, even if the first time has not elapsed since the standby demonstration effect was started, it is possible to indicate that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during execution of the standby demo effect. It may be started as an opportunity. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during execution of the standby demonstration effect, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the standby demonstration effect and starts the menu screen effect. It controls the display device 12 . That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the first operation condition that the first operation button BT1 is operated during execution of the standby demonstration effect is met.

Furthermore, the first menu screen effect is started when the predetermined initial operation is completed after the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is started (shown as power on in the figure). There is Specifically, when the initial operation ends, the main control CPU 30a generates an initial operation end command indicating the end of the initial operation and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the menu screen effect when the initial operation end command is input. That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the initial operation end condition for ending the initial operation after power-on is met. In this way, when starting the menu screen effect triggered by the establishment of the initial operation end condition, the effect display device 12 starts the first menu screen effect without executing the standby demonstration effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the control after starting the first menu screen effect differs according to the current game state. First, the control when the current game state is the normal state will be described.

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

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the display of the menu screen and performs the movie demonstration effect regardless of the type of the menu screen being displayed in the menu screen effect when the second time elapsing condition is satisfied in the normal state. control to start. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a, for example, even when the second time elapsed condition is satisfied during the display of the second to fourth menu screens, displays the menu screen effect without displaying the first menu screen. terminate. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the first display state in which the first menu screen A is displayed and the second menu screen to the second time period after starting the menu screen effect. The display state can be controlled to be different from any of the displayed second display states.

As described above, the menu screen effect may be started when the first time elapse condition that the first time elapses after the start of the standby demonstration effect is satisfied. In other words, the menu screen effect may be started when the first period of time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. In some cases, the movie demonstration effect is started when a second time elapse condition that a second time elapses after the start of the menu screen effect is satisfied. For this reason, the movie demonstration effect may be started when the first time has passed after the transition to the standby state and the second time has passed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the condition for starting the movie demonstration effect includes the first condition that is satisfied when the sum of the first time period and the second time period has passed since the transition to the standby state. I can say. In this embodiment, the total time of the first time and the second time corresponds to the specific time. In this embodiment, the movie demonstration effect executed when the first start condition is satisfied is the first movie demonstration effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first movie demonstration effect is triggered by the establishment of the first start condition, which is established when the sum of the first time and the second time has passed since the transition to the standby state. may start as

Also, in the first movie demonstration effect, even if the second time has not passed since the first menu screen effect was started, a specific button operation is performed during execution of the first menu screen effect. It may be started triggered by what has been done. That is, in the present embodiment, the first movie demonstration effect may be started when the second operation condition that a specific button operation is performed during execution of the first menu screen effect is met. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a detects that an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated is input when a value that allows the option of "return" to be specified is set in the selection flag. As a trigger, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the menu screen effect and start the movie demonstration effect. In this embodiment, the second operation condition corresponds to the third start condition that is established based on the operation of the operation means. In this embodiment, the movie demonstration effect executed when the third start condition is satisfied is the first movie demonstration effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first movie demonstration effect may be started when the third start condition, which is satisfied based on the operation of the operating means, is satisfied.

Then, when the third time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed since the start of the first movie demonstration effect, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the movie demonstration effect and starts the menu screen effect. It controls the performance display device 12 . In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a also causes the effect display device 12 to end the movie demonstration effect and start the menu screen effect even when the third time has elapsed since the second and subsequent movie demo effects were started. Control. That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the third time elapse condition, that is, the third time elapses after the start of the movie demonstration effect, is satisfied. The menu screen effect started here is the menu screen effect that is executed for the second time or later after shifting to the standby state (shown as menu screen (second time or later) in the figure).

Further, the second and subsequent menu screen presentations are performed by operating the first operation button BT1 during execution of the movie demonstration presentation, even if the third time has not passed since the movie demonstration presentation was started. may be started as a trigger. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during execution of the movie demonstration effect, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the movie demonstration effect and starts the menu screen effect. It controls the display device 12 . That is, in the present embodiment, the menu screen effect may be started when the third operation condition that the first operation button BT1 is operated during execution of the movie demonstration effect is met.

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

In this embodiment, the specific time is the time that arrives at a predetermined cycle. In other words, the specific time is the time set at regular time intervals. Specifically, in this embodiment, the specific times are the time when the date changed (0:00) and the times set in increments of 5 minutes based on that (0:05, 0:10, 0:15...). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time condition is satisfied at a predetermined cycle.

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

In this embodiment, the prescribed time is a time (for example, 5 minutes) longer than the total time of the first time, the second time, and the third time. That is, in the present embodiment, the prescribed time is longer than the maximum time from when the game is shifted to the standby state to when the second menu screen effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second and subsequent menu screen presentations are executed when the specified time has elapsed after shifting to the standby state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the time condition is satisfied when the second and subsequent menu screen effects are being executed, the movie demonstration effect can be executed.

Also, in this embodiment, the specified time is longer than the maximum time (the total time of the first time and the second time) from the transition to the standby state to the start of the first movie demonstration effect. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first movie demonstration effect has already started when the specified time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movie demonstration effects that are executed when the time condition is satisfied are the second and subsequent movie demonstration effects. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second and subsequent movie demonstration effects may be started when the time condition is satisfied.

According to the above-described control, in the present embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state due to the end of the variable game in the normal state, the order of the standby demo effect → the first menu screen effect → the first movie demo effect is performed. After that, the second and subsequent menu screen effects and the second and subsequent movie demonstration effects are repeatedly executed. Further, according to the above-described control, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the transition is made to the standby state due to the completion of the initial operation after the power is turned on, the first menu screen presentation→the first movie demonstration presentation is performed. After that, the second and subsequent menu screen effects and the second and subsequent movie demonstration effects are repeatedly executed. That is, in the present embodiment, if the standby state is shifted to after the initial operation after the power is turned on during the normal state, the standby demonstration effect is not executed.

Next, the control when the current game state is an advantageous state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6(b), when the sub-control CPU 31a is in an advantageous state, the menu screen effect is terminated when the second time has elapsed since the menu screen effect was started, and the standby demonstration is performed. A performance display device 12 is controlled to start the performance. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second time elapse condition that the second time elapses after the start of the menu screen effect is established in the advantageous state, the menu screen effect is terminated and the standby demonstration effect is started. be done. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to hide the menu screen being displayed and to temporarily stop and display the combination of effect symbols derived in the last executed variation game. The standby demonstration effect that starts here is the second and subsequent standby demo effects when transitioning to the standby state with the end of the variable game. , it may be the first standby demonstration effect, but for convenience of explanation, it is indicated as the second and subsequent standby demonstration effects (indicated as standby demo effect (second and subsequent times) in the figure).

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the display of the menu screen and starts the standby demonstration effect regardless of the type of the menu screen being displayed in the menu screen effect when the second time condition is satisfied in the advantageous state. control to let For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a, for example, even when the second time elapsed condition is satisfied during the display of the second to fourth menu screens, displays the menu screen effect without displaying the first menu screen. terminate. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the first display state in which the first menu screen A is displayed and the second menu screen to the second time period after starting the menu screen effect. The display state can be controlled to be different from any of the displayed second display states.

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

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated during execution of the second and subsequent standby demonstration effects, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the standby demonstration effects and starts the menu screen effects. , the effect display device 12 is controlled. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the menu screen effect even when the first time elapses after the start of the standby demonstration effect when the second and subsequent standby demonstration effects are being executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the menu screen effect when the first time elapses or when the first operation button BT1 is operated, when the first standby demonstration effect is being executed in the advantageous state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not start the menu screen effect when the first time elapses when the second standby demonstration effect is being executed in the advantageous state, and the first operation button BT1 is operated. Triggered by, the menu screen production is started.

According to the above-described control, in the present embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state due to the end of the variable game during the advantageous state, the standby effect is performed in the order of the first standby demo effect → the first menu screen effect. After that, the second and subsequent standby demonstration effects and the second and subsequent menu screen effects are repeatedly executed. Further, according to the above-described control, in the present embodiment, when the transition to the standby state occurs due to the completion of the initial operation after the power is turned on in the advantageous state, the first standby demonstration effect is not executed. After the first menu screen effect is executed, the second and subsequent standby demonstration effects and the second and subsequent menu screen effects are repeatedly executed.

Further, according to the control described above, in the present embodiment, the standby effect executed after the end of the menu screen effect differs depending on whether the current game state is the normal state or the advantageous state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the standby performance executed after the menu screen performance is terminated with the lapse of the second time after the menu screen performance is started differs according to the current game state.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) In this embodiment, by operating the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2 to change the menu screen displayed in the menu screen effect, the player confirms the information he/she wants to know from the game history. be able to. On the other hand, even when there is a large amount of information that can be displayed as game histories, the game histories to be displayed can be made different for each menu screen, so that the display mode of the game histories can be prevented from becoming complicated. Therefore, since the game history can be easily grasped by the player who wants to play the game after grasping the game history, interest in the game can be improved.

(2) On both the first menu screen A and the second menu screen, it is possible to specify the game history of the day on which the game is being played. Even if there are many, it is possible to prevent the display mode of the game history from becoming complicated.

(3) At least part of the game history can be identified regardless of whether the first menu screen A or the second menu screen is displayed. According to this, it is possible to vary the ease of grasping according to the type of game history, so that the game history can be grasped more appropriately.

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

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

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

(8) According to the present embodiment, the game history can be stored separately for each day based on the date and time specified by the real-time clock 31d. It is possible to appropriately display the past game history rather than the date.

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

(10) The movie demonstration effect is triggered by the lapse of the first time after the start of the standby demo effect due to the transition to the standby state, and the second time has elapsed after the start of the menu screen effect. may be started as a trigger. Also, the movie demonstration effect may be started at a predetermined timing regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state when the time measured by the real-time clock 31d reaches a specific time. According to this, the player can be entertained by diversifying the timing of starting the movie demonstration effect.

(11) In particular, the movie demonstration effect may be started at a timing that varies depending on the timing of transition to the standby state, or may be started at an appropriate timing regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state. . Therefore, it is possible to further diversify the timing of starting the movie demonstration effect and entertain the player.

(12) When the current game state is the normal state, the second and subsequent movie demonstration effects are repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state. According to this, for example, in a game arcade where a plurality of gaming machines are installed, it is possible to synchronize the timings at which the movie demonstration effect is executed for the plurality of gaming machines. Therefore, it is possible to improve the presentation effect of the movie demonstration presentation.

(13) When the current gaming state is the normal state, the condition for starting the movie demonstration effect is when the first movie demonstration effect is started and when the second and subsequent movie demo effects are started. Therefore, the movie demonstration effect can be started at an appropriate timing depending on the situation.

(14) The sub-control CPU 31a can start the first movie demonstration effect when a predetermined period of time has passed since the transition to the standby state. According to this, it is possible to prevent the movie demonstration effect from being executed immediately after shifting to the standby state, or the movie demonstration effect from being never executed.

(15) The first movie demonstration effect may be started even if the predetermined time has not passed since the transition to the standby state. According to this, it is possible to further diversify the timing at which the first movie demonstration effect is started.

(16) In particular, since the first movie demonstration effect may be started when a specific button operation is performed during the execution of the menu screen effect, the player wants to see the movie demonstration effect as soon as possible. It is possible to suppress the loss of interest of the person.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The movie demonstration effect may not be started by operating the first operation button BT1 and the second operation button BT2. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by either the elapse of the second time from the start of the menu screen effect or the time measured by the real-time clock 31d reaching a specific time. Let the performance begin.

- The condition for starting the movie demonstration effect may be the same regardless of whether it is the first movie demonstration effect or the second and subsequent movie demo effects. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control to start the first movie demonstration effect when the time measured by the real-time clock 31d reaches a specific time. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a, even if the specified time has not passed since the transition to the standby state, is triggered by the time measured by the real-time clock 31d reaching a specific time. You may control so that demonstration production may be started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

- The type of menu screen displayed in the menu screen presentation may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be impossible to display the second menu screen or the third menu screen. In this case, the effect display device 12 preferably displays the past game history as the related image MG1c on the first menu screen B. FIG.

- The information displayed as the game history may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device 12 may be able to display, as the game history, the types of jackpots that have been won so far, the number of prize balls won during the jackpot game, and the like. Also, the effect display device 12 may be capable of displaying a history of a specific effect. The history relating to the specific performance may be whether or not the specific performance has been executed, the number of times the specific performance has been executed so far, the performance contents of the specific performance that has been executed so far, and the like.

- It may be embodied in a game machine having a setting function of changing the probability of a big win by setting one of a plurality of setting values that define the probability of a big win. In this case, the effect display device 12 may be able to display the history of set values that have been set up to now as the game history. In addition, in the case of embodying a game machine having a setting function, it may be configured to be able to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value. In this case, the effect display device 12 displays, as the game history, whether or not the setting suggesting effect has been executed, the number of setting suggesting effects that have been executed so far, the effect contents of the setting suggesting effect that has been executed so far, and the like. It may be displayable.

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

・When embodying a game machine that does not have a real-time clock 31d, the sub-control CPU 31a confirms the state of the game machine every predetermined period after power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is started, and is in a standby state. and when the menu screen effect is being executed, control may be performed to start the movie demonstration effect. That is, instead of the real-time clock 31d, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that the conditions for starting the presentation are satisfied even in the movie at every predetermined cycle.

- The effect display device 12 may be capable of displaying a game history (past game content) during a game period in which a variable game or a jackpot game is being executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 to display the current number of revolutions during execution of the variable game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so as to display the current number of consecutive houses during the jackpot game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control to change the type of game history to be displayed, triggered by the operation of the first operation button BT1 during execution of the variable game or during the jackpot game. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a history image that can specify the current number of consecutive residences during execution of a predetermined variation game, and is triggered by the operation of the first operation button BT1 during the display of the history image. Alternatively, the effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to hide the history image from which the current number of consecutive games can be specified and to display the history image from which the current number of revolutions can be specified. Here, the variable game in which the history image capable of specifying the current number of consecutive residences is displayed may be, for example, the variable game when the advantageous state ends. In this case, the display state of the effect display device 12 when displaying the history image capable of specifying the current number of consecutive residences corresponds to the first display state, and the history image capable of specifying the current number of revolutions is displayed. The display state of the effect display device 12 when the player is on corresponds to the second display state.

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

- The display contents of the effect display device 12 during execution of the menu screen effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the menu screen may be a screen displayed on the entire effect display device 12 or may be a screen displayed on a part of the effect display device 12 . In addition, the effect display device 12 may display the menu screen in a display mode in which the menu screen appears to cover the temporarily displayed effect symbols. In this case, the effect symbols are displayed behind the menu screen. You may display a menu screen in the display mode which looks like it is. That is, the effect display device 12 may display the menu screen in a display mode that can be recognized as a translucent screen.

- The main control CPU 30a does not need to generate a standby command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the first restricted state, for example, when a predetermined time has passed without inputting either the variation pattern designation command or the opening command after the effect game is finished. good. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the state has shifted to the standby state on condition that a predetermined period of time has elapsed without starting any of the next effect game and the big hit game after the end of the effect game. .

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

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

- The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated to the permissive state in the low base state.
- It may be embodied in a game machine that gives a high probability state when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. In addition, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined variable number of times as an upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

- As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states. Moreover, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability varying function for varying the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination of a big win.

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

· It may be embodied in a game machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that provides a big hit game triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific sensor.
The sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are provided. A dedicated lamp control board may be provided separately. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 . Also, the functions of the main control board 30 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening in the jackpot game may be changed.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine with a plurality of large winning slots.
- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which game balls enter the starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute an effect game. In this case, the effect display device 12 should display a special symbol.
- The game machine may be embodied as a reel-type game machine. Spindle-type gaming machines include slot machines that use medals as game media and slot machines that use game balls as game media. In this way, even in a game machine different from a pachinko game machine, it is possible to adjust effects such as volume adjustment and light amount adjustment.

BT1... First operation button (operation means), BT2... Second operation button (operation means), La... Decoration lamp (effect execution means), MG1a... Selection image, MG1b... First operation image, MG1c... Related image (history image), MG2a... First history image (history image), MG2b... Second operation image, MG3a... Second history image (history image), MG3b... Third operation image, MG4a... Image during selection stop, MG4b... Volume related image, MG4c... light intensity related image, MG4d... fourth operation image, Sp... speaker (effect execution means) 12... effect display device (display means, effect execution means) 30... main control board 30a... main control CPU, 31... Sub-control board, 31a... Sub-control CPU (display control means, effect control means), 31b... Sub-control ROM, 31c... Sub-control RAM (storage means), 31d... Real-time clock (date and time specifying means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game and capable of executing a standby effect during a standby state in which the variable game is not being executed,
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The standby production includes a specific standby production,
The conditions for starting the specific standby production include:
a first start condition that is satisfied when a specific period of time has passed since transition to the standby state with the end of the variable game ;
a second start condition that is satisfied at a predetermined timing regardless of the timing of transition to the standby state with the end of the variable game ;
The first specific standby effect after shifting to the standby state with the end of the variable game is triggered by the establishment of a third start condition different from the first start condition and the second start condition. A game machine characterized in that it may be played .

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