JP6722738B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by varying a special symbol, and as a result, when displayed as a jackpot display result, a lot of game media is paid out. Is given. In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various game effects such as image display, sound output, and lamp emission are performed.

In such a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, an operating means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the operating volume can be set by operating the operating means by the player. Things are disclosed.

JP, 2007-135676, A

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is preferable that a person engaged in the gaming machine (for example, a manager of a gaming hall, a player, etc.) is convenient with the execution of various game effects, and there is room for further improvement. Is left.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving convenience.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine in which a game including a fluctuating game performed by varying symbols is performed, a light emitting means having a light emitting body, an operating means operable by a player, and a progress of the game. The main control means for performing control, the sub-control means for performing various controls based on the information input from the main control means, and the informing control means for informing information on the control by the sub-control means, The control means generates game information capable of at least specifying the variation time of the variation game, and the light emitting means is controlled by the main control means and informs the progress of the game by emitting light from the light emitting body. A light emitting unit, a first sub light emitting unit controlled by the sub control unit and notifying at least an error by light emission of the light emitting unit, and a second sub light emitting unit controlled by the sub control unit and performing an effect by the light emission of the light emitting unit. Means, the sub-control means is capable of adjusting the light quantity for presentation by a specific second sub-light emitting means of the second sub-light emitting means in accordance with the operation of the operating means, while In accordance with the operation of the operating means, it is not possible to adjust the light quantity for effect by the non-specific second sub-light emitting means, which is different from the specific second sub-light emitting means of the second sub-light emitting means, and the notification is made. The control means can specify the start of the variable game based on the input of the game information, while not inputting the next game information after a lapse of the variable time that can be specified from the input game information, It is possible to specify that it is a period during which no game is played, and a first condition for operating the operating means during an operation valid period during which the operation of the operating means is valid in the period during which the game is not playing. Of the second condition in which the operation means is not operated and a predetermined time elapses after the operation valid period is started, the specific second sub-light emitting means is used for effect based on the condition that is established first . The sub-control unit controls the light amount for effect by the specific second sub-light emitting unit to the light amount in the initial stage when the predetermined condition is satisfied, Even when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, when a predetermined error occurs , the light amount for effect by the specific second sub-light emitting means is controlled to the light amount in the initial stage, and the predetermined condition is It is adapted to be satisfied when a time longer than the predetermined time has elapsed since the operation valid period was started, and when a predetermined adjustment regulation condition is satisfied, the operation manual The gist is that the amount of light for production by the specific second sub-light emitting means is not adjusted according to the operation of the stage.

According to the present invention, convenience can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. Top view of the production button. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of a notification image. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the control aspect regarding adjustment of a sound volume and a light quantity.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a frame body WT forming an outer contour of the machine body, and a game board YB arranged inside the frame body WT. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launching handle HD, and it is possible to launch a game ball to the game board YB in accordance with the rotating operation of the launching handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP as a sound output means for outputting a sound (sound) and a decoration lamp LA as a light emitting means for emitting light in a predetermined light emitting manner. The decoration lamp LA includes a game board side decoration lamp LAa as a first light emitting means provided on the game board YB and a frame body side decoration lamp LAb as a second light emitting means arranged on the frame body WT. Has been. The game board side decoration lamp LAa is located in front of the player, and the frame body side decoration lamp LAb is located around the game board side decoration lamp LAa. For this reason, the game board side decorative lamp LAa is arranged at a position where it is easier to see than the frame body side decorative lamp LAb. Further, the gaming board side decorative lamp LAa does not include a lamp for informing about an error of the pachinko gaming machine, but the frame side decorative lamp LAb also includes a lamp for informing about an error of the pachinko gaming machine. It is included.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT as an operating means that can be operated by the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect buttons BT include an upper button BTa, a lower button BTb, a left button BTc, and a right button BTd. In the present embodiment, the left button BTc and the right button BTd correspond to the first operating means, and the upper button BTa and the lower button BTb correspond to the second operating means, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units. In this special symbol display device 11, a variation game (unit game, symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (symbols) are varied and displayed is executed.

In the special symbol display device 11 as the symbol display means and the specific light emitting means in the present embodiment, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery among the plurality of kinds of special symbols is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable game. .. The special symbols include a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (big hit display result) and a deviating symbol that can recognize a deficit (defect display result). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the advantageous condition based on the unit game is established, and the big hit game (specific game) advantageous to the player is given.

Further, on the game board YB, an effect display device 16 having an image display section GH that displays an effect image is provided separately from the special symbol display device 11. In the effect display device 16 as the image display effect execution means and the notification means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation for varying a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) in a plurality of columns. The game is played.

When the variation game starts, the effect display device 16 variably displays the decorative patterns in each row along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative design is stopped and displayed, the reach design may be combined to form the reach state. As a reach combination, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (the present embodiment). In the form, the design combination in which the decorative design in the middle row) is variably displayed is defined.

On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the big hit symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. When the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the deviation symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, as the jackpot design combination, a design combination in which the decorative designs in all rows are of the same type is defined, and as the outlying design combination, a design combination in which the decorative designs in all rows are not of the same type is specified. Has been done.

Further, the effect display device 16 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a deviation from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

The game board YB is provided with a first starting winning device 21 having a first starting winning opening 21a into which a game ball can enter. The first starting winning device 21 as starting means is provided with a first starting sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening 21a. The start condition of the variable game can be satisfied when the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, and a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls The payout conditions are met.

The game board YB is provided with a second starting winning device 22 having a second starting winning opening 22a into which a game ball can enter. An opening/closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes the second starting prize hole 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric prize solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 3) is provided in the second starting prize device 22 as the starting means. Has been done. The opening/closing member 22b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22 (the ball is restricted), and the game ball can enter (the ball is entering). Operates in open state (allowed). The opening/closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

The second starting winning device 22 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting winning port 22a. When the game ball that entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the variable game can be established, and a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls The payout conditions are met.

The game board YB is provided with a special winning device 23 having a special winning opening 23a into which a game ball can enter. The special winning device 23 is provided with a special winning opening door 23b that opens and closes the special winning opening 23a by operating a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 3). The special winning opening door 23b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which the game ball can enter (the entry is allowed). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

The special winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a. When the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

When the big hit game is given, the big winning opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big winning opening 23a is operated in the open state, and the entry of the game ball is allowed by the operation. It Therefore, the player can get a chance to win many prize balls. In the present embodiment, the big hit game is a game that is advantageous to the player because it has a chance to win many prize balls. Then, the big hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

On the game board YB, a hold display device 13 is provided separately from the special symbol display device 11 and the effect display device 16. The hold display device 13 as the hold display means and the specific light emitting means indicates the number of variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the hold display device 13 satisfies the start condition of the variable game by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, but the execution condition of the changing game is not yet satisfied. The number of variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the number of so-called start-up suspension memories (hereinafter referred to as reserve memory number) is shown.

The game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 15 as a normal symbol display means and a specific light emitting means. In this normal symbol display device 15, a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "general symbols") are varied to derive one regular symbol Normal symbol variation game by ordinary symbols (hereinafter, "general symbols"). Sometimes referred to as a game).

The player can recognize a normal hit or a normal hit from the public figure finally displayed in the general figure game (display result derived in the general figure game). When the ordinary figure stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 15 is an ordinary hit symbol, the ordinary hit can be recognized. When the normal hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded the normal hit game. Further, when the ordinary figure stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the unusual symbol can be recognized from the ordinary symbol.

An operating gate 25 is provided on the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition of the universal figure game can be satisfied. The universal game is performed in order to derive a lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening/closing member 22b of the second starting prize device 22 (whether the game ball can be entered into the second starting prize hole 22a). It is something that will be done. When the drawing result of the universal figure game is a normal win and the universal figure win game is given, the opening/closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning port 22a is opened, so that the game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, the opening/closing member 22b is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball into the second start winning port 22a, and the player can easily obtain the start condition of the variable game and the prize ball. You can get the chance to do it.

In addition, the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) that changes the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game is over. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation ending condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery changes with a high probability and a jackpot is likely to occur.

In addition, the present embodiment has a function of improving the ball entrance rate. The entry rate improvement function is a function that can give an advantageous entry rate improvement state (shortening state) to the player after the big hit game is over. In the ball entry rate improving state, the variation time of the universal game that derives the lottery result of the per-university drawing is shortened compared to when the ball entry rate improving state is not provided (non-ball entry rate improving state). .. In addition, in the ball entry rate improved state, the probability of winning the normal win lottery is higher than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. In addition, in the state where the ball entry rate is improved, the opening time of the opening/closing member 22b based on winning one lottery per public figure is higher than that in the state where the ball non-ball entry rate is improved when the player wins the lottery per public figure. become longer. In addition, the variation time of the fluctuating game may be shorter than that in the non-income rate improving state during the improved entry rate state. Often shortened.

In the present embodiment, the entry rate improvement state is provided until a predetermined entry rate improvement ending condition is satisfied. In the state of improved ball entry rate, the opening/closing member 22b operates advantageously for the player, and the rate of ball entry into the second start winning port 22a per unit time may be more advantageous than usual for the player. The improved ball entry rate may be given even during the probability change state.

In the present embodiment, the first start winning port 21a is arranged below the effect display device 16, and it is the right side of the game board YB that rolls the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for game balls to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. Therefore, in the non-ball-increasing rate improving state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning port 22a, the first flow path X is rolled to enter the game ball into the first starting winning port 21a. Tends to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the special winning opening 23a are arranged in this order from above, and the second flow path Y is rolled. It is easier for the game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. Therefore, in the state where the game ball is easy to enter the second start winning port 22a, the game ball is inserted into the second starting winning port 22a so that the game ball is inserted into the large winning port 23a in the big hit game. In order to enter the ball, there is a tendency to shoot the game ball so as to roll the second flow path Y.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. At this opening time, an opening effect is first shown to indicate the start of the big hit game. When the opening time ends, the round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is played a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds set as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the maximum number of game balls to enter the prize hole 23a, or until the specified time has elapsed. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are completed, the ending time is set. At this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of kinds of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. According to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, which of the plurality of types of big hits is determined.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines such as the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the contents of the big hit game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability variation state which is not the probability variation state, and 1640/65536 (about 1/40) in the probability variation state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is "3", and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is "14". "Pieces" are specified respectively. “9 balls” is set as the maximum number of entered balls in one round game, and “9 balls” is set as the maximum opening time of the special winning opening door 23b when the maximum number of entered balls is not entered in one round game. 25 seconds" is specified for each. "12" is defined as the number of round games in one big hit game.

In the variable game, with a probability of 70% corresponding to the type of big hit, after the end of the big hit game, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given (hereinafter, referred to as "until next time"), 30 With a probability of %, the probability change state is not given after the end of the big hit game. Also, if the probability variation state is given, after the jackpot game is over, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next time, and if the probability variation state is not given, after the jackpot game is over, "100 times" is the upper limit. As a result, a ball entry rate improvement state is given.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes relating to the pachinko gaming machine, and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing result (performs various instructions).

An integrated control board 31 (production control board) and a display control board 32 are mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The integrated control board 31 outputs a control signal to the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 30. The display control board 32 executes processing relating to the determination of the display mode (display image such as a design, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal output by the overall control board 31, and depending on the processing result. Control the display content. Further, the overall control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a that controls the game such as the progress of the game and the result of the game. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The special symbol display device 11, the hold display device 13, and the normal symbol display device 15 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various kinds of processing relating to the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of game effect (display effect, etc.) from when the symbol (special symbol) starts to vary (fluctuation game starts) until the symbol is stopped and displayed (fluctuation game ends). Is shown. That is, the fluctuation pattern can specify at least the fluctuation time (production time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. In the variation pattern according to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the effect contents (whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) of the variable game from the time when the special symbol starts changing until the special symbol is fixedly displayed. it can.

The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern that specifies a big hit effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after the predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) has been performed, the outlier reach effect pattern that finally deviates and the outreach reach effect pattern and the outreach effect that deviates without forming the reach are specified. There is an out-of-range variation pattern.

The big hit variation effect is an effect which is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the big hit through the reach effect. The outlying reach variation effect is an effect which is developed so that the outlying symbol combination is finally fixedly stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlying variation effect is an effect developed so that the outlying symbol combination is finally settled and displayed without passing through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlying symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game using the ornamental symbols on the effect display device 16. is there.

Various judgment values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of big hit determination values when the probability variation state is given is larger than the number of big hit determination values when the probability variation state is not given. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in a reach lottery for determining whether or not to reach.

The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entry rate improvement state is provided.

In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol allocation random number, a reach effect determination random number, and a variation pattern allocation random number are generated. The hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of big hit). The fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. The possible values of the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are assigned differently for each of the outlying variation pattern, the outlying reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. The random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall control CPU 31a (production control CPU). An overall control ROM 31b (production control ROM) and an overall control RAM 31c (production control RAM) are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. Further, the integrated control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of sub-variation patterns. The sub-variation pattern is based on the variation pattern and can specify the detailed variation content (effect content) of the variation game. In addition, the integrated control RAM 31c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the central control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability-change flag indicating whether or not the probability-change state is given. Further, the integrated control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the entry rate improvement state is provided. Further, the central control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the general control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

The overall control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command related to the display of the effect display device 16 to the display control board 32 based on the effect control program.

A speaker SP is connected to the central control CPU 31a. When various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the sound effect data stored in the overall control ROM 31b based on the effect control program, and causes the speaker SP to output a sound.

A decorative lamp LA (game board side decorative lamp LAa and frame side decorative lamp LAb) is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the light emission effect data stored in the overall control ROM 31b based on the effect control program, and causes the decorative lamp LA to emit light.

Further, the production button BT is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When the effect button BT is operated, the overall control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal from the effect button BT and performs various controls according to the operation signal.

The display control board 32 is provided with a display control CPU 32a. A display control ROM 32b and a display control RAM 32c are connected to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the display control ROM 32b stores a display control program for displaying an image on the effect display device 16. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the effect display device 16 is connected to the display control CPU 32a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 16 is controlled based on the display control program.

Next, various processes such as the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process that the main control CPU 30a executes based on the main control program will be described. It should be noted that the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as game control means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed by the main control CPU 30a at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a or the second starting winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs in the hold determination triggered by the detection of the game ball entered into the first starting winning opening 21a or the second starting winning opening 22a by the first starting sensor SE1 or the second starting sensor SE2. It is determined whether or not the detected signal to be input is input.

When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 21a or the second starting winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a, the number of holding storage upper limit (in the present embodiment The number of reserved storages is determined to determine whether the number is less than "4"). When the determination result of the number of reserved storages is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds "1" to the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates the value. To remember. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a holding designation command for designating the number of holding storages after the update. The main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved memories. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a and the second starting winning opening 22a), or the determination result of the held storage number determination is negative In the case of (when the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is adapted to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game and the variation game are not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the pending storage number and determines whether the pending storage number is larger than "0". When the number of reserved memories is "0", the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration control process regarding a demonstration effect (hereinafter, referred to as "demo effect") by the effect display device 16, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA, and a special symbol. The start process ends. In this process, the main control CPU 30a controls the demonstration effect, and outputs a demonstration effect designation command regarding the demonstration effect to the overall control board 31 (the overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines that the demo shift condition is satisfied when the pending storage number is "0" when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and the demonstration effect designation command related to the demonstration effect is predetermined. Will be output at the timing of.

On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value indicating that the variation game is executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and the number of held memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a variable game whose execution is held). The execution condition of the variable game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a, among the random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), the random number values related to the variable game that is executed earliest in the order of acquisition (random numbers for hit determination, fluctuation pattern distribution). For random number, and the value of the random number for special symbol allocation). Specifically, of the random number values related to the fluctuating game and not yet used to execute the fluctuating game, the earliest acquired random number value is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified number of pending storages and changes the display content of the pending display device 13 to represent the number of pending storages. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated hold storage number.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the obtained random number for hit determination coincides with the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs the big hit determination (big hit lottery). If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of jackpot), the main control CPU30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the value of the acquired random number for special symbol distribution, as well as the jackpot pattern by the special symbol. From the special symbol display device 11 to determine the final stop symbol stop displayed. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers.

The main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the central control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern and also instructs the start of symbol variation. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start changing the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (big hit type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a, based on the variation time set in the specified variation pattern, the special symbol display device 11 so as to display the determined final stop symbol. Control the display contents of. Further, the main control CPU 30a issues an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 30a makes a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when performing the reach effect), the main control CPU 30a determines the falling symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlying reach variation patterns based on the value of the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. Performs various processing related to the game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the falling symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among the deviation fluctuation patterns based on the value of the acquired fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. Performs various processing related to the game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the overall control board 31 (overall control) A predetermined control command is output to the control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the setting of the opening time triggered by the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command to the integrated control board 31, which indicates that the opening time has started. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the end of the opening time. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command to the start of the round game to the overall control board 31, at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the special winning opening 23a in a predetermined mode until the upper limit number of game balls is won or until a predetermined time that is predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

When the round game is over, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in a closed state, and closes the special winning opening 23a until a predetermined round interval time has elapsed for each round game. Keep in the state. This series of controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

When the round game for the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the overall control board 31. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a, based on the determined type of big hit (type of special symbol), when giving the probability variation state, the probability variation state is given to the main probability variation flag Set a value that indicates. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not provided to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not provided. The main control CPU 30a once resets the value of the main probability variation flag when the big hit game is awarded.

Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the main operation number flag, a value indicating the number of times the entry rate improvement state is given, based on the type of big hit (type of special symbol). When the variation game is executed, the main operation number flag is decremented by "1" and becomes "0", and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designating command that designates the value set in the main operation number flag to the overall control board 31. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is given.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

For example, the integrated control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command, the fixed stop display is displayed. The design combination based on the decorative design to be made is determined.

That is, the overall control CPU 31a determines a big hit symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big jackpot symbol. In addition, the integrated control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the out-reach reach when the specified final stop symbol is the out-reach symbol and the out-reach variation pattern is specified. Further, the integrated control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier when the specified final stop symbol is the outlier symbol and the outlier variation pattern is specified.

Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and a sub variation pattern designation command indicating the sub variation pattern, A decorative designating command indicating the determined design combination is output to the display control board 32. Further, the overall control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect associated with the variable game (decorative pattern variable game) based on the determined sub variable pattern. After that, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs the all symbol stop command, it outputs the all symbol stop command to the display control board 32.

When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the central control CPU 31a, after the big hit game, based on the big hit symbol, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is given to the sub probability variation flag. Set a value that indicates that On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the sub-probability variation flag.

When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given to the sub actuation flag, and the number of actuation times to the value of the sub act count flag. To set. Further, the central control CPU 31a updates the value of the auxiliary operation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag designated by the operation number designation command. In addition, when the big hit game is given, or when the value of the sub-operation number flag is "0", the value indicating that the entry rate improvement state is given is deleted from the sub-operation flag.

When the sub-variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the sub-variation pattern designated by the sub-variation pattern designation command. After that, when the all symbol stop command is input, the display control CPU 32a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

In the present embodiment, an image display effect for displaying an image on the effect display device 16, a sound output effect for outputting (reproducing) sound from the speaker SP, and a lamp light emission effect for causing the decoration lamp LA to emit light are executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume of the sound output in the sound output production and the amount of light emitted in the lamp emission production can be adjusted according to the operation of the production button BT. Further, this lamp emission effect can be executed by the game board side decoration lamp LAa and the frame body side decoration lamp LAb, but the light quantity of the game board side decoration lamp LAa can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect button BT. On the other hand, the light amount of the frame-side decoration lamp LAb cannot be adjusted according to the operation of the effect button BT.

Here, the display mode of the display effect on the effect display device 16 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 4A, the decorative design is variably displayed on the effect display device 16, the decorative design variation game is started, and the pending image HG1 indicating that the number of pending storage is “1” Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed with the symbol combination that is out of order, and the decorative symbol variation game ends. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4(c), the variable display of the decorative design is started and the decorative design changing game is started, and the number of reserved memories becomes "0", and the reserved image HG1 is erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(d), the decorative design is fixedly stopped and displayed in a design combination in which the decorative design is out, and the decorative design variation game ends.

In this way, when a symbol combination that is out of the decorative symbol variation game is fixedly stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played after the decorative symbol variation game is finished. When the number of reserved memories is "0" and the decorative symbol variation game or the big hit game is not executed, the period for executing the demonstration effect is started.

In the present embodiment, as the demonstration effect, as shown in FIG. 4(e), the symbol display demonstration effect in which the display of the decorative pattern is continued and the display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 4(f). It includes a video demonstration effect in which a video such as a title movie is displayed after it is finished. The symbol display demonstration effect starts execution immediately after the decorative symbol variation game ends or immediately after the video demonstration effect ends, and when the decorative symbol variation game starts or when a predetermined prescribed time (60 s) elapses. It is a demonstration production to end. In addition, the video demonstration effect is a demonstration effect that is started after the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect and ends when the decorative symbol variation game starts or when a predetermined specified time (300s) elapses. ..

Further, the period during which the demonstration effect is continuously executed is controlled as an operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button BT is valid. Then, as shown in FIG. 4E, when the effect button BT is operated before the predetermined time (20 s) elapses after the end of the variation game, or when the effect button BT is operated until the predetermined time elapses. If not, a volume-related image regarding the volume from the speaker SP and a light-amount related image regarding the light amount of the decoration lamp LA (game board side decoration lamp LAa) are displayed. Specifically, as the volume-related image, an image (icon) indicating that the information is related to the volume, an image (meter image) indicating the currently set volume, and that the volume can be adjusted by a predetermined operation The image shown (explanatory image) is included. As the light amount related image, an image (icon) indicating that the light amount is information, an image indicating the currently set light amount (meter image), and an image indicating that the light amount can be adjusted by a predetermined operation (explanatory image) )It is included. Further, in the present embodiment, the volume related image and the light amount related image are displayed so as to be superimposed on the image related to the demonstration effect. By displaying such a volume-related image and a light amount-related image, it becomes easy to identify the currently set volume and light amount and to easily adjust them.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4F, the display of the volume related image and the light amount related image is continued even when the video demonstration effect is being executed. In this way, by operating the effect button BT during the operation valid period, the volume and the light amount can be adjusted.

In the present embodiment, when the demonstration effect is continuously executed, the image demonstration effect is terminated and the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect is restarted even when the volume and the light amount are adjusted. Then, the volume and the light amount are initialized regardless of the adjusted volume and the light amount.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4(g), when the demonstration effect is finished, the decorative symbol variation game is restarted, and as shown in FIG. 4(h), the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the operation valid period is reached. Will end.

Here, various control processes related to the adjustment of the volume and the light amount will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a starts counting the execution time of the symbol display demonstration effect and executes the symbol display demonstration effect when the number of held memories is "0" when the big hit game or the variation game is over. The designated demonstration effect designation command is output to the integrated control board 31. When the execution time of the symbol display demonstration effect reaches the specified time, the main control CPU 30a starts counting the execution time of the image demonstration effect, and at the same time, the demonstration effect designation command for specifying the execution of the image demonstration effect. Is output to the integrated control board 31. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a starts counting the execution time of the symbol display demonstration effect when the execution time of the image demonstration effect reaches the specified time, and also specifies the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect. The designated command is output to the integrated control board 31. In this way, the main control CPU 30a repeatedly outputs the demonstration effect designation command for designating the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect and the demonstration effect designation command for specifying the execution of the video demonstration effect at predetermined timings.

On the other hand, when the demonstration effect designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a executes effect control corresponding to the demonstration effect designation command. Specifically, the central control CPU 31a outputs a demonstration effect designation command to the display control board 32 when a demonstration effect designation command for designating a symbol display demonstration effect is input.

When the demonstration effect designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a reads out image data in various demonstration effects from the display control ROM 32b, and outputs a signal based on the image data to the effect display device 16 to generate an image based on the image data. Will be displayed on the effect display device 16. In particular, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a demonstration effect designating command that specifies the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a identifies and displays the type of the decorative symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed in the previous decorative symbol variation game. Become.

When the demonstration effect designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a reads out sound data for various demonstration effects from the overall control ROM 31b, and outputs a signal based on the sound data to the speaker SP to generate a sound based on the sound data. Will be reproduced from the speaker SP at a predetermined volume.

In addition, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a demonstration effect designation command, it reads the light emission data in various demonstration effects from the general control ROM 31b and outputs a signal based on the light emission data to the decoration lamp LA, so as to generate the light emission data. The decorative lamp LA is caused to emit a predetermined amount of light.

Further, when the jackpot game or the variation game is over, the central control CPU 31a starts an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT is activated when a demo effect designating command designating a symbol display demonstration effect is input. Then, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a ends the operation valid period. That is, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a controls the entire period (non-gaming period) during which the big hit game and the variable game are not performed as an operation valid period for adjusting the volume and the light amount. ..

In addition, when the big hit game or the variation game is over, the central control CPU 31a inputs a demo effect designating command for designating a symbol display demonstration effect, counts the elapsed time from the start of the execution of the demo effect, and determines the predetermined time. It will be determined whether or not time has elapsed. In this way, the central control CPU 31a counts the elapsed time from the start of execution of the demonstration effect when the demonstration effect designation command for designating the first symbol display demonstration effect is input after the jackpot game or the variation game is finished. However, the elapsed time is not counted even if the demonstration effect designation command for designating the second and subsequent symbol display demonstration effects is input. Then, when the operation signal from the effect button BT has not been input until the predetermined time elapses, the overall control CPU 31a issues a volume designation command for designating the volume and a light intensity designation command for designating the light intensity. The volume related image and the light amount related image are not displayed without being output to.

On the other hand, when the operation signal from the effect button BT is input before the predetermined time elapses, or when the predetermined time elapses, the overall control CPU 31a sets the currently set volume to the currently set volume. The amount of light that is present. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the currently set volume based on the volume setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and determines the current volume based on the light amount setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. Specify the set light intensity. In this embodiment, the volume can be adjusted in 10 steps and the light amount can be adjusted in 5 steps. That is, the volume and the light amount can be adjusted (controlled and set) in a plurality of stages, and the volume and the light amount can be specified based on various setting data. Then, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs to the display control board 32 a volume designation command for designating the identified volume and a light intensity designation command for designating the specified light intensity.

When the volume control command and the light amount designation command are input, the display control CPU 32a displays an image showing the currently set volume and light amount designated by these commands, an image showing that the volume and light amount can be adjusted, and the like. Control for displaying the related image and the light amount related image on the effect display device 16 is performed.

In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub-variation pattern designation command and a related image display end command to the display control board 32 when a variation pattern designation command is input during execution of the demonstration effect. When the sub-variation pattern designation command and the related image display end command are input during the execution of the demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the volume related image and the light amount related image on the effect display device 16 and changes the decorative pattern. Display an image of the game.

In this way, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a end the display of the volume related image and the light amount related image based on the input of the variation pattern designation command indicating the start of the variation game.

In addition, the overall control CPU 31a, the volume of the sound to be output from the speaker SP, and the game board side in the operation valid period of the period in which the big hit game and the variable game are not performed, in accordance with the operation signal from the effect button BT. It is possible to adjust the amount of light emitted from the decorative lamp LAa.

Specifically, when the operation signal from the left button BTc is input during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a updates the volume setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c so as to be reduced by one step, A volume specifying command for specifying the updated volume is output to the display control board 32. When the operation signal from the right button BTd is input during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a updates the volume setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c so as to be increased by one step, and the updated volume is adjusted. The designated volume command is output to the display control board 32.

When the operation signal from the upper button BTa is input during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a updates the light amount setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c so as to be increased by one step, and updates the updated light amount. The designated light amount designation command is output to the display control board 32. When the operation signal from the lower button BTb is input during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a updates the light amount setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c so as to be reduced by one step, and updates the updated light amount. The designated light amount designation command is output to the display control board 32. In the present embodiment, the CPU 31a for overall control maintains the currently set stage when it goes out of the stages of the adjustable volume and light amount.

When the volume control command or the light amount designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 16 to display the volume related image and the light amount related image according to the content designated by the command.

Then, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a reads out the volume setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c during the big hit game, the changing game, and the demonstration effect, and the speaker is set at the volume corresponding to the volume setting data. Sound will be output from the SP. Further, the overall control CPU 31a reads out the light amount setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c during the big hit game, the variation game, and the demonstration effect, and the game board side decorative lamp LAa is read with the light amount corresponding to the light amount setting data. Will be emitted. In addition, during the big hit game, during the variation game, and during the demonstration effect, the overall control CPU 31a causes the frame-side decorative lamp LAb to emit a predetermined amount of light regardless of the light amount setting data assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. In this way, the central control CPU 31a controls the volume of sound output from the speaker SP and the amount of light emitted from the game board side decorative lamp LAa according to the operation of the effect button BT.

The central control CPU 31a, when the demonstration effect designation command for designating the symbol display demonstration effect is input during the execution of the demonstration effect, not after the jackpot game or the variation game is finished, the volume assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. The setting data and the light amount setting data are updated to the initial stage.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the initial stage of the volume output from the speaker SP can be set according to a setting signal from a volume initial stage setting switch (not shown) connected to the overall control CPU 31a. This volume initial stage setting switch is provided on the general control board 31 and can be operated by opening the door of the frame body WT. In principle, it cannot be operated by the player, and This is a switch that can be operated by an administrator or the like. In addition, the highest stage is defined as the initial stage of the amount of light emitted from the game board side decorative lamp LAa.

In this way, the overall control CPU 31a sets the volume setting data and the light amount setting data that have been set to the initial stage when the predetermined initialization condition that the symbol display demonstration effect is executed again is satisfied, and thereby the volume is set. And control for initializing the light amount. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to the sound control means and the light emission control means, and the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that execute such processing perform notification control. It corresponds to the means.

Here, a control mode relating to the adjustment of the volume and the light amount will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), at the timing shown by reference numeral T11, the decorative symbol variation game (shown as "fluctuation game" in the figure) ends, and the symbol display demonstration effect ("symbol demonstration effect" in the figure) Execution) is started. In this case, the operation valid period for adjusting the volume and the amount of light is started. If the effect button BT is not operated before the predetermined time Ta elapses from the timing indicated by reference sign T11, the volume related image and the light amount related image (indicated as "various related images" in the figure) are not displayed.

Then, if the effect button BT is not operated before the predetermined time Ta elapses from the timing indicated by the reference sign T11, the volume related image and the light amount related image are displayed from the timing indicated by the reference sign T12 after the predetermined time Ta elapses. The display starts.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T13, the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect ends, the execution of the image demonstration effect starts, and at the timing indicated by reference sign T14, the execution of the image demonstration effect ends, and the symbol display demonstration effect is displayed. Execution starts. Even in this case, the display of the volume related image and the light amount related image is continued.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 21a or the second starting winning opening 22a at the timing indicated by reference sign T15, the execution of the demonstration effect ends and the decorative symbol variation game starts. .. Further, in this case, the display of the volume-related image and the light amount-related image ends, and the operation valid period for adjusting the volume and the light amount ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the effect button BT is operated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 before the predetermined time Ta elapses from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the volume-related image and The display of the light amount related image is started.

Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T13, the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect is ended, the execution of the image demonstration effect is started, and before the execution of the image demonstration effect is ended, at the timing indicated by the reference sign T17, the first start winning prize. When the game ball enters the mouth 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, the execution of the demonstration effect is finished and the decorative symbol variation game is started. Further, in this case, the display of the volume-related image and the light amount-related image ends, and the operation valid period for adjusting the volume and the light amount ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, even if the production button BT is operated during the operation valid period started from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11 and the volume and the light amount are adjusted, the reference symbol T14. At the timing shown in, the volume and the light amount are initialized with the start of the second symbol display demonstration effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the effect button BT is operated or the operation effective period is started in the operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button BT is effective in the period in which the game such as the variable game or the big hit game is not being performed. When the effect button BT has not been operated before the predetermined time has elapsed from the start, the volume related image regarding the volume and the light amount related image regarding the light amount are displayed. Therefore, in the operation valid period of the period in which the game is not played, when the effect button BT is operated or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the information regarding the volume and the information regarding the light amount can be specified by the player, It is possible to improve convenience.

(2) The special symbol display device 11 and the hold display device 13 controlled by the main control CPU 30a cannot adjust the light amount according to the operation of the player. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish whether the light amount can be adjusted or not according to the operation of the player, and the convenience can be improved. In particular, the various display devices 11, 13 and 15 controlled by the main control CPU 30a will notify the progress of the game. Therefore, by making the light amount of each of the various display devices 11, 13 and 15 unadjustable, it is possible to emit light with a light amount intended by the designer of the gaming machine (for example, a light amount that is easily visible to the player). Therefore, it is possible to improve convenience.

(3) The decorative lamp LA controlled by the central control CPU 31a has a game board side decorative lamp LAa whose light amount can be adjusted according to the operation of the player, and the light amount cannot be adjusted according to the operation of the player. A frame side decorative lamp LAb is included. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish whether the light amount can be adjusted or not according to the operation of the player, and the convenience can be improved.

(4) In particular, the game board side decorative lamp LAa is located in front of the player (the player sitting in the chair), and is more easily visible and visible than the frame side decorative lamp LAb. It is located in. Therefore, the amount of light of the game board side decorative lamp LAa can be adjusted by the operation of the player, so that the convenience can be improved.

(5) On the other hand, the frame-side decorative lamp LAb is not located in front of the player (the player sitting on the chair), and is more difficult to see and visually recognize than the game board-side decorative lamp LAa. It is located in. Therefore, even if the amount of light of the frame-side decoration lamp LAb cannot be adjusted by the player's operation, the convenience of the player is not hindered.

(6) Further, the frame-side decoration lamp LAb is also visible to the player around the gaming machine, and the amount of light of the frame-side decoration lamp LAb cannot be adjusted by the player's operation, thereby designing the gaming machine. It is possible to emit light with the amount of light intended by the person (for example, the maximum amount of light).

(7) Furthermore, the frame-side decorative lamp LAb includes a lamp for giving notification of an error. Therefore, by making it impossible to adjust the light quantity for notification of an error by the player's operation, it is possible to emit light at the light quantity intended by the designer of the gaming machine (for example, the highest light quantity).

(8) When the variation game is started, the variation pattern designation command is input, and the notification of the information regarding the volume and the information regarding the light amount is ended. The notification can be ended, and the convenience can be improved.

(9) The output volume is controlled in a plurality of stages, and the preset initial stage volume is controlled by the establishment of a predetermined initialization condition such that the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect is restarted. Therefore, the volume at the initial stage can be set when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, and the convenience can be improved.

(10) Also, the light amount of the game board side decorative lamp LAa is controlled in a plurality of stages, and the light amount of the highest stage is controlled by the establishment of a predetermined initialization condition such that the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect is restarted. .. Therefore, even when the light amount is adjusted to a small amount according to the operation of the player, when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the light amount is controlled to the highest level, and according to the operation of the manager of the game hall, etc. It is possible to improve convenience without changing the light intensity to the highest level.

(11) Further, in the operation valid period, if the effect button BT is not operated before the predetermined time elapses after the operation valid period is started, the display of the volume related image and the light amount related image is not started. Therefore, the volume-related image and the light amount-related image are not displayed immediately after the operation valid period is reached, and the display of the volume-related image and the light amount-related image does not interfere with other effects.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, the demonstration effect designation command may not be input from the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the central control CPU 31a starts the demonstration effect and counts the elapsed time for the execution of the demonstration effect if the variation pattern designation command is not input even after the jackpot game or the variation game is finished. Good.

In the above embodiment, the volume related image and the light amount related image are displayed by being superimposed on the image related to the demonstration effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be displayed as possible. Further, for example, the image related to the demonstration effect may be displayed so as not to overlap the volume-related image and the light amount-related image.

In the above-described embodiment, when the variable game is started during the execution of the demonstration effect, the related image display end command is output from the overall control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the sub variation pattern designation command is output to the control CPU 32a, the related image display end command may not be output. That is, the display control CPU 32a may terminate the display of the volume-related image and the light-quantity-related image even when the related image display end command is not input, triggered by the input of the sub variation pattern designation command.

In the above embodiment, when the regulation regulation condition is satisfied, for example, when a RAM clear signal for erasing the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c or the like is input (specifically, for 30 seconds from the RAM clear signal input). In addition, the volume and the light amount may be controlled so that they cannot be adjusted. Further, for example, the adjustment regulation condition may be satisfied when the time of the gaming machine is set (the time setting menu is displayed) according to the operation by the manager of the game hall.

In the above embodiment, the volume output from the speaker SP and the amount of light emitted from the game board side decoration lamp LAa during the variable game, the big hit game, and the demonstration effect can be adjusted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be one of a changing game, a big hit game, and a demonstration, or a combination thereof.

In the above-described embodiment, the fact that the symbol display demonstration effect is executed again (second time) is adopted as the initialization condition of the volume and the light amount, but not limited to this, for example, the execution of the demonstration effect is started. The elapsed time from may be adopted as the initialization condition of the volume and the light amount. Further, for example, the volume initialization condition and the light intensity initialization condition may be the same or different. Further, for example, when the player is authenticated and it is specified that a game is played by a different player, the volume and the light amount may be initialized.

In the above embodiment, for example, the initial stage of the volume setting data cannot be set according to the operation, and the initial stage may be defined in advance, and the initial stage may be the highest stage or the intermediate stage. Further, for example, the highest stage of the initial stage of the light amount setting data may not be defined in advance, may be an intermediate stage, and may be set according to the operation. Further, for example, regarding the setting at the initial stage, hardware such as a volume initial stage setting switch may be set mainly, or software may be set mainly.

In the above embodiment, when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the data is updated as the initial stage data regardless of the currently set volume setting data and light amount setting data, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the overall control CPU 31a may compare the currently set volume setting data and light amount setting data with the initial stage data to determine the stage relationship, and then update the initial stage data. .. As a specific example, when the volume setting data and the light amount setting data currently set are not in the initial stage, the overall control CPU 31a may update the initial stage data. In addition, the integrated control CPU 31a may update the data of the initial stage when the volume setting data and the light amount setting data currently set are larger than the initial stage. Further, the integrated control CPU 31a may update the initial setting data when the currently set volume setting data and light amount setting data are smaller than the initial setting data. Also, a combination of these may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation valid period, the demonstration effect may not be continuously executed and the volume and the light amount may be adjusted to be adjusted. That is, the adjustment mode may be defined separately from the demonstration effect mode (the symbol display demonstration effect mode and the image demonstration effect mode).

In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the production button BT is not operated before the predetermined time elapses after the execution of the demonstration production is started, not at the start of the operation effective period, the volume-related image or the light-quantity-related image The display of may be started.

In the above-described embodiment, after the jackpot game or the variation game ends, any volume of the production button BT is operated until a predetermined time elapses from the start of execution of the demonstration production (symbol display demonstration production) Although both the related image and the light amount related image are displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the upper button BTa or the lower button BTb of the effect buttons BT is operated, the light amount related image corresponding to the button may be displayed, and the volume related image that does not correspond may not be displayed. When the left button BTc or the right button BTd of the effect buttons BT is operated, the volume related image corresponding to the button may be displayed, and the light amount related image that does not correspond may not be displayed.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, two buttons capable of adjusting the volume and two buttons capable of adjusting the light amount are adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, one or three or more buttons are respectively provided. It may be adopted. Further, for example, the button for adjusting the volume and the button for adjusting the light amount may be shared or different.

In the above embodiment, the entire period of the period in which the big hit game and the variable game are not played is controlled as the operation effective period of the effect button BT, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the period is the effect button. It may be controlled as the operation valid period of the BT. Further, for example, the operation valid period may or may not be started when the period when the big hit game and the variable game are not started. Further, for example, the operation valid period may or may not be ended when the period when the big hit game and the variable game are not executed is ended.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the volume and the light amount are fixed by selecting the volume and the light amount itself according to the operation of the effect button BT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the volume and the light amount are selected, the enter button is pressed. The selected volume and light amount may be fixed by operating.

In the above embodiment, when the volume related image or the light amount related image is not displayed during the demonstration effect, the effect button BT is operated to change the volume or the light amount without changing the volume or the light amount. Although the image is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume and the light amount may be changed by the operation itself.

In the above embodiment, the operation effective period for adjusting the volume (first operation effective period) and the operation effective period for adjusting the light amount (second operation effective period) are common. For example, the operation valid periods may be different from each other without being common. Further, for example, the operation valid periods may or may not overlap.

In the above-described embodiment, the light amount of the game board side decoration lamp LAa controlled by the central control CPU 31a can be adjusted according to the operation of the player, while the various display devices 11 controlled by the main control CPU 30a are provided. Although the light amounts of 13 and 15 cannot be adjusted according to the operation of the player, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light amount of at least one of the various display devices 11, 13, and 15 controlled by the main control CPU 30a may be adjustable according to the operation of the player. In this case, for example, an operation signal may be input to the main control CPU 30a.

In the above embodiment, the light quantity of the game board side decoration lamp LAa can be adjusted according to the operation of the player, while the light quantity of the frame body side decoration lamp LAb cannot be adjusted according to the operation of the player. However, not limited to this, for example, the light amount of the frame-side decoration lamp LAb may be adjustable according to the operation of the player. Further, for example, the light quantity of the game board side decoration lamp LAa may not be adjustable according to the operation of the player. In addition, for example, even if some of the light amounts of the game board side decoration lamp LAa can be adjusted according to the operation of the player, while the remaining part of the light amount cannot be adjusted according to the operation of the player. Good. Further, for example, a part of the light amount of the frame-side decoration lamp LAb may be adjustable according to the operation of the player, while the remaining part of the light amount may not be adjustable according to the operation of the player. .. As described above, among the decoration lamps LA, the arrangement position and the function of the decoration lamp whose light quantity can be adjusted according to the operation of the player and the decoration lamp whose light quantity cannot be adjusted according to the operation of the player are described. Regardless, it can be changed appropriately. Further, for example, the light amount of the effect display device 16 (such as the backlight of the liquid crystal display) may be adjustable. In addition, for example, when the movable control of the movable body that can be displaced on the front surface of the game board YB is performed by the central control CPU 31a, the luminous body provided to the movable body or the light guide member that guides light to the movable body. Regarding the light emission of, the light amount may or may not be adjustable according to the operation of the effect button BT. Further, for example, regarding the light emission to the light-emitting body provided on the movable body and the light guide member that guides light to the movable body, the one included in the game board side decorative lamp LAa can be adjusted according to the operation of the player, and the frame can be adjusted. What is included in the body side decoration lamp LAb may not be adjustable according to the operation of the player.

In the above-described embodiment, the frame-side decorative lamp LAb includes a lamp that gives an error notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the frame-side decorative lamp LAb does not have an error notification lamp. Good. Further, for example, the notification regarding the error and the other light emitting effects may be performed by the same lamp in duplicate, and in that case, it is preferable that the notification regarding the error be given priority over the light emitting effect. Further, for example, when an error occurs during execution of the demonstration effect (operation valid period), the execution of the demonstration effect or the operation effective period may end, and the volume and the light amount may be initialized. As a result, when the notification about the error and the light emission effect are performed by the common lamp, even if the volume and the light amount can be adjusted according to the operation of the player, if the error occurs and the initialization is performed as the highest stage, the error occurs. It is possible to improve convenience without making it difficult to detect the occurrence of.

In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 11, the hold display device 13, and the normal symbol display device 15 are adopted as the devices whose light emission is controlled by the main control CPU 30a, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a display device for displaying a symbol (so-called "fourth symbol" or "fifth symbol") showing a variable display and a fixed stop display of the special symbol display device 11, a round notification lamp for notifying a specified number of rounds, a game A display device or the like for notifying the flow path for hitting the sphere may be adopted, or a combination thereof may be used.

-In the said embodiment, the volume output from each of a some speaker may be adjustable according to a player's operation. As a specific example, adjustment may be performed for each of the left and right speakers, or adjustment may be performed separately for a normal speaker (left and right speakers) and a woofer speaker dedicated to bass. Further, for example, the volume of any speaker may not be adjustable. Further, for example, although the volume of the background music and the sound effect can be adjusted, the volume of the error sound related to the error of the gaming machine may not be adjustable. In addition, for example, the volume of the big hit confirmation sound that is determined to be a big hit may not be adjustable. In the case of controlling in this way, it is preferable to store data indicating whether the volume can be adjusted or not, corresponding to the type of sound data to be output.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the display of the volume-related image and the light-quantity-related image may be terminated while the demonstration effect is being executed. As a specific example, the display of the volume related image and the light amount related image may be ended when the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect is ended and the execution of the video demonstration effect is started.

In the above embodiment, for example, as the volume-related image, at least one of an image indicating that the information is volume-related information, an image indicating the currently set volume, and an image indicating that the volume can be adjusted by a predetermined operation. Alternatively, another image may be included. Further, for example, as the light amount related image, at least one of an image indicating that it is information regarding the light amount, an image indicating the currently set light amount, and an image indicating that the light amount can be adjusted by a predetermined operation. Alternatively, another image may be included. Further, for example, when the effect button BT is operated in the operation valid period, or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation valid period is started, a part of the volume related image or the light amount related image is displayed. Good. That is, by displaying the volume-related image related to the volume, the notification regarding the volume may be performed, and by displaying the light-level related image regarding the light amount, the notification regarding the light amount may be performed. The notification mode can be changed as appropriate.

In the above-described embodiment, the symbol display demonstration effect and the image demonstration effect are adopted as the effects during the period when the big hit game and the variable game are not played, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of these demonstration effects may be used. Alternatively, another demonstration effect may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button BT is valid is defined in the period in which the big hit game and the variable game are not performed, and the volume and the light amount according to the operation of the effect button BT in the operation valid period. Can be adjusted, but is not limited to this. For example, an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button BT is effective during the period when the big hit game or the variation game is being performed is defined, and the volume and the light amount can be adjusted according to the operation of the effect button BT in the operation effective period. Or a combination thereof.

In the above-described embodiment, the information on the volume and the information on the light amount are notified by using the effect display device 16, but not limited to this, for example, the speaker SP or the decorative lamp LA may be used, which is a combination thereof. However, it is preferable if it is different from the sound output effect itself and the lamp light emission effect itself.

In the above embodiment, both the volume and the light amount can be adjusted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and either one may be adjusted, for example.
In the above-described embodiment, the big hit game corresponds to the specific game as an advantageous condition that the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed as a special figure in the big hit lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be an advantageous condition to win the big hit to which the probability variation state is given. In addition, for example, it may be an advantageous condition that the player wins the big hit to which the improved ball entry rate is given. Also, a combination of these may be used.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of variable games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is executed with priority, the winning order is executed, or the plurality of variable games are executed at the same time.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, as the entry rate improvement state, the variation time of the universal figure game is shortened, the lottery probability of the universal figure lottery is improved, the total opening time of the opening/closing member 22b is increased, and the variation is caused by a special symbol. It suffices to include at least one of the reduction of the variation time of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a probability variation passage area is provided in the special winning device 23, and the probability variation state is provided after the big hit game ends by the game balls passing through the probability variation passage area. Good. In addition, for example, an upper limit number may be set for giving the probability variation state. In addition, for example, there may be a case where the improved entry rate is not provided after the big hit game is over. Further, for example, the type of big hit and the type of big hit game can be changed as appropriate.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, in the 2nd starting winning a prize device 22 and the big winning a prize device 23, the open state which allows the entry of the game ball and the closed state which does not allow the entry of the game ball have been described. Even if the second start winning opening 22a and the special winning opening 23a are not actually closed, it is sufficient to operate so as not to detect the entry of the game ball without guiding the game ball to the area for detecting the entry. .. Further, for example, the game ball may be in an open state where it is easy to enter, and the game ball may be in a closed state where it is difficult to enter.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is the other board. May be installed as a function in. Further, the functions of a plurality of boards may be mounted as the functions of one board, and the functions of one board may be mounted as the functions of a plurality of boards. Also, for example, various functions may be realized by a plurality of CPUs on one board. Further, for example, the connection mode of these substrates can be changed appropriately. As a specific example, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be integrally configured as an effect control board. Also, for example, a voice control CPU may be mounted on the general control board 31 separately from the general control CPU 31a, and the voice control CPU may realize the voice control function in the general control board 31. Further, for example, a lamp control CPU may be mounted on the central control board 31 separately from the central control CPU 31a, and the lamp control CPU may realize the lamp control function in the central control board 31. Further, for example, the voice control function of the overall control board 31 may be configured as another voice control board, and the lamp control function of the overall control board 31 may be configured as another lamp control board. Further, for example, such a lamp control board may be connected to the display control board 32, and the light emission control of the decoration lamp LA may be performed according to an instruction from the display control board 32. That is, in addition to the main control board 30, a board may be configured in three stages such as a general control board, a display control board, and a lamp control board. Further, the present invention is not limited to such three types of substrates, and may be configured as one type, two types, or four or more types of substrates, and the substrate configuration and control configuration (CPU, etc.) can be appropriately changed.

In the above embodiment, the type of big hit game was specified by the special symbol designation command, but the type of big hit game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

In the above embodiment, various random number values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

In the above embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the overall control board 31 or the display control board 32, the symbol stop command may not be output.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is adopted, but the type of pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type and two types mixing machines. Further, the variation game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variation game is executed based on the entry of a game ball into various types of accessories arranged in the rolling area of the game board, and the variation game is executed in response to a game start operation, for example. A slot game machine that is played may be adopted. Further, in this case, it may be a slot game machine that stops the symbol in the variable game in response to the stop operation, or a slot game machine that stops the symbol in the variable game after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, in the slot game machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-gaming combination, etc.) is determined by the game start operation as a trigger, and the symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, the state in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state is likely to be an advantageous combination (the state in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state are highly likely to be an advantageous combination, and the stop operation mode in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state are an advantageous combination are notified. A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state. Further, for example, a reel capable of displaying a plurality of symbols may be adopted as the symbol display means.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) In the operation valid period, the notification control means does not start the information notification when the operation means is not operated within a predetermined time after the operation valid period is started. Characterize.

(B) The notification control means is configured to notify the information separately from the volume output by the sound control means and the light amount emitted by the light emission control means.

BT... production button (operating means, first operating means, second operating means), LA... decorative lamp (light emitting means), LAa... game board side decorative lamp (first light emitting means), LAb... frame side decorative lamp (first) 2 light emitting means), SE1... First starting sensor, SE2... Second starting sensor, SE3... Count sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SOL1... Special winning opening solenoid, SOL2... Normal electric role solenoid, SP... Speaker (sound output) Means), WT... frame, YB... game board, 11... special symbol display device (specific light emitting means), 13... hold display device (specific light emitting means), 16... effect display device (informing means), 21... first Starting prize winning device, 21a... First starting prize hole, 22... Second starting prize device, 22a... Second starting prize hole, 22b... Opening/closing member, 23... Large prize device, 25... Actuation gate, 30... Main control board, 30a...Main control CPU (game control means), 30b...Main control ROM, 30c...Main control RAM, 31...General control board, 31a...General control CPU (sound control means, light emission control means, notification control means) ), 31b... Overall control ROM, 31c... Overall control RAM, 32... Display control board, 32a... Display control CPU (notification control means), 31b... Display control ROM, 31c... Display control RAM.

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine in which the game including the variable game that is performed by changing the symbol is performed,
A light emitting means having a light emitting body;
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
A sub control means for performing various controls based on the information input from the main control means,
An informing control unit for informing information about the control by the sub-control unit,
The main control means generates game information capable of at least specifying a variation time of the variation game,
The light emitting means includes
A game notification light emitting unit that is controlled by the main control unit and that notifies the progress of the game by emitting light from a light emitting body,
A first sub-light emitting unit which is controlled by the sub-control unit and notifies at least an error by light emission of a light emitting body;
A second sub-light emitting unit that is controlled by the sub-control unit and performs an effect by light emission of a light-emitting body,
The sub-control unit can adjust the amount of light for presentation by a specific second sub-light emitting unit of the second sub-light emitting units according to the operation of the operating unit, while the sub-control unit can adjust the light amount for production by the operation of the operating unit. Is unable to adjust the amount of light for presentation by the non-specific second sub-light emitting means different from the specific second sub-light emitting means of the second sub-light emitting means,
The notification control means,
While it is possible to specify the start of the variable game based on the input of the game information,
If the next game information has not been input after the elapse of the variable time that can be specified from the input game information, it is possible to specify that the game is not being played,
In the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation unit is valid in the period in which the game is not being played, the first condition under which the operation unit is operated, and the operation unit after the operation valid period starts Among the second conditions in which the predetermined time elapses without being operated, the information regarding the light amount for effect by the specific second sub-light emitting means is notified based on the condition that is satisfied first.
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub control unit controls the light amount for effect by the specific second sub light emitting unit to the light amount at the initial stage,
Even when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, when a predetermined error occurs , the light amount for effect by the specific second sub-light emitting means is controlled to the light amount at the initial stage,
The predetermined condition is to be satisfied when a time longer than the predetermined time has elapsed since the operation valid period was started,
A game machine that does not adjust the amount of light for effect by the specific second sub-light emitting means according to the operation of the operating means when a predetermined adjustment regulation condition is satisfied.