JP2018143661A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a game.SOLUTION: A main-CPU performs control for causing a special game to be executed over a variation time defined in a variation pattern. A sub-control CPU can execute adjustment control for adjusting a sound volume in response to an operation of a left button or a right button. The sub-control CPU can execute the sound volume adjustment control during a period until a predetermined time elapses after the beginning of the special game while the special game is in the variation time. The period during which the sound volume adjustment control is possible while the special game is in the variation time is defined according to the variation pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko machines and slot machines, which are a type of gaming machine, various effects such as image display, sound output, and lamp light emission have been performed in order to improve the interest in gaming.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured such that the production mode such as volume, light quantity, production appearance probability, etc. in the production can be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the volume in the effect can be changed by operating the setting switch while the demonstration screen is displayed.

JP 2007-135676 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine that can change the production mode, by improving the function of changing the production mode, it is easy to execute the production in the production mode desired by the player, thereby further enhancing the interest in the game. Was desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in games.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variation game, a variation determination means for determining a variation pattern of the variation game, an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an operable operation means. Change control means capable of at least one of change control for changing the sound volume according to operation of the operation means and change control for changing the light amount, and the change control means The gist is that the change control is possible in a special period which is at least a part of the special period, and the special period is a period determined according to the variation pattern.

With respect to the gaming machine, the special period may be a period from the start of the variable game to a lapse of a fixed time determined according to the variable pattern.
For the gaming machine, the change control means can perform initialization control to change at least one of volume and light amount to a predetermined initial value, and an initialization condition that triggers execution of the initialization control is: When the change control is not executed within a specific period in a period in which the variable game is not executed, the change control can be established at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, when the change control is executed within the specific period, the predetermined control is performed. It may not be established at the timing.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when the change control is performed in the special period, the effect executing means can execute the effect with the volume or light amount after the change after the end of the variable game in which the change control is performed. May be.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when the change control is performed during the special period, the effect executing means can execute the effect with the volume or light amount after the change from the execution of the variable game in which the change control is performed. There may be.

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

The front view of a pachinko machine. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the execution aspect of an operation effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the volume step by a setting device. Explanatory drawing explaining the instruction | indication step by the instruction | indication of a left-right button. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of a volume meter. Explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of a volume meter. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control during execution of a special game. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control during execution of a special game. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control during execution of a special game. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control in a standby state. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control in a standby state. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control in a standby state. The timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control in a standby state. In another embodiment, the timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control in a standby state. In another embodiment, the timing chart which shows an example of the flow of control during execution of a special game.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB includes a game area YBa on the front side (front side) where game balls flow down. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launching handle HD that is operated when firing a game ball to the game area YBa of the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La. The decoration lamp La performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown) as one effect. In the present embodiment, the decoration lamp La corresponds to an effect executing means for executing an effect. The decoration lamp La is disposed on a frame (for example, a front frame) or the game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp. As one of the effects, the speaker Sp executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means for executing an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 11a. The first special symbol display device 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special symbol display device 11b. The second special symbol display device 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is definitely stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as “special game”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. For symbols, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first hold display device 12a. The first hold display device 12a displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game for which execution is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second hold display device 12b. The second hold display device 12b displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 13 can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display device 13 include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. The normal hit game is advantageous for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 14 having an image display unit GH. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 14 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 corresponds to effect executing means for executing an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 15 that is open to the game area YBa of the game board YB below the effect display device 14. The first start port 15 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 as a ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 15 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special game can be executed when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 16 that is open to the game area YBa of the game board YB below the first start port 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 as a ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port 16 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary variable member 17 that can be operated in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start port 16. The restricted state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 16. The allowable state may be a state in which a game ball can enter the start port, and the restricted state may be a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a big prize opening 18 that is open to the game area YBa of the game board YB below the second start opening 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate in an allowable state and a restricted state in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can easily enter the big winning opening 18. The restricted state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening 18. The restricted state may be a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the left side of the effect display device 14 in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established. Although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. A hold display device is provided.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes start ports 15 and 16 and a grand prize port 18 as a prize port. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, and 18. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 21. For example, the out port 21 opens to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, out of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 21 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of out ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outlet sensor SE5 as a discharge detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area YBa (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, in addition to the game balls discharged out of the machine from the out port 21, game balls discharged outside the machine after entering the winning port are also detected by the out port sensor SE5. It is configured as follows.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button EBT. In the present embodiment, the effect button EBT is arranged on the front side (front side) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect button EBT is a push button type. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a left button LBT and a right button RBT. In the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are both arranged on the front side (front side) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the effect button EBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT each correspond to an operable operating means. In the present embodiment, the effect button EBT corresponds to the second operation means, and the left button LBT and the right button RBT each correspond to the first operation means.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after the lapse of the opening time, a round game that opens the big winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit as the upper limit.

  One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The effects that can be executed in the present embodiment include an effect symbol variation game as a variable game in which effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 14 and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the symbol combination based on the symbol is also derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Also, when a special symbol is derived in the special game, a combination of symbols out of the effect symbol is also derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination that is out of place by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbol of at least a partial row is different from the effect symbol of the other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, for example, a state where the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.

  Further, the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment include a first operation effect performed using the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and a second operation effect performed using the effect button EBT. In the following description, the first operation effect and the second operation effect may be collectively referred to as “operation effect”.

  The first operation effect is performed in such a manner that a left operation image instructing the operation of the left button LBT and a right operation image instructing the operation of the right button RBT are displayed on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the effect game. The first operation effect is being executed when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated within a predetermined first operation period after the left operation image and the right operation image are displayed. A notification image for notifying the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the effect game (hereinafter, referred to as the degree of jackpot expectation) is displayed on the effect display device 14. As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree can be grasped as an expectation degree from which the big hit display result is derived in the special game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, in the first operation effect, an image simulating the left button LBT is displayed on the effect display device 14 as the left operation image, and the right button is displayed as the right operation image. An image simulating RBT is displayed on the effect display device 14. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, in the first operation effect, the “chance” is triggered by the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT within the first operation period. A first notification image simulating a character string or a second notification image simulating a character string of “extreme heat” is displayed on the effect display device 14.

  In the first operation effect, the big hit expectation is higher when the second notification image is displayed than when the first notification image is displayed. In the first operation effect, when neither the left button LBT nor the right button RBT is operated within the first operation effective period, the left operation image and the right operation image are not displayed without displaying the notification image. It is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the notification image in the first operation effect corresponds to an operation trigger effect that can be executed when an operation is performed during the effect period. That is, in the present embodiment, the first operation period corresponds to an effect period.

  The second operation effect is performed in such a manner that an effect operation image instructing the operation of the effect button EBT is displayed on the effect display device 14 during execution of the effect game. Then, in the second operation effect, the big hit expectation degree in the effect game being executed is triggered by the operation of the effect button EBT within the second operation period determined in advance after the effect operation image is displayed. A notification image for notification is displayed on the effect display device 14. In the present embodiment, the notification image displayed in the second operation effect is the same notification image as the notification image displayed in the first operation effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, in the second operation effect, an image imitating the effect button EBT is displayed on the effect display device 14 as an effect operation image. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, in the second operation effect, the first notification image or the second image is triggered by the operation of the effect button EBT within the second operation period. The notification image is displayed on the effect display device 14.

  In the second operation effect of the present embodiment, similarly to the first operation effect, the big hit expectation is higher when the second notification image is displayed than when the first notification image is displayed. In the second operation effect of the present embodiment, if the operation of the effect button EBT is not performed within the second operation effective period, the effect operation image is not displayed without displaying the notification image.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the notification image in the second operation effect corresponds to a special effect that can be executed when the operation is performed in the special period. That is, in the present embodiment, the second operation period corresponds to a special period.

  Further, the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment include a demonstration effect (hereinafter, referred to as a demonstration effect) that can be executed in the standby state. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state of waiting for the execution of the special game, and is a state where the special game is being executed, during the interval between the special games, and not in the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect corresponds to a standby effect that can be executed during a period when the variable game is not being executed.

  The demonstration effect of the present embodiment includes a symbol display demo and a movie demo. The symbol display demo is a demonstration effect that is executed first after the transition to the standby state and then through the demonstration standby state, and is also a demonstration effect that is executed after the movie demo ends. In the present embodiment, the demonstration standby state is a state until the demonstration effect is started after the transition to the standby state. The demo standby state will be described later in detail. On the other hand, the movie demo is a demonstration effect that is executed after the symbol display demonstration is completed. In the present embodiment, the movie demo corresponds to a specific effect. In the present embodiment, the effect time of the symbol display demonstration and the effect time of the movie demo are both 60 seconds. And in this embodiment, when it shifts to the standby state, after passing through the demo standby state, the symbol display demonstration is executed first, and then the demonstration effect is performed in the order of movie demo, symbol display demo, movie demo, and so on. It is repeatedly executed until the end condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is an effect that is repeatedly executed with an effect of a predetermined effect time as one time. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the demonstration effect is that a game ball enters the first start port 15 or the second start port 16 and a special game is started.

  Specifically, the symbol display demonstration is an effect that displays an operation for adding a demonstration effect to the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 14. The effect symbol used in the symbol display demonstration may be an effect symbol derived in the latest effect game, or may be an initial symbol displayed after initial setting at power-on. Specifically, the effect symbol used in the symbol display demonstration that is performed when the effect game ends and shifts to the standby state is a symbol derived in the latest effect game. On the other hand, the effect symbol used in the symbol display demonstration that is performed when the game is shifted to the standby state without the effect game being performed after the power is turned on is the initial symbol.

  Also, the operation for the demonstration effect is, for example, if the stop display of the effect symbol is a display mode in which the effect symbol is fluctuated up and down, it is displayed with an operation of shaking left and right so as to be distinguished from the fluctuation variation, If the effect design is constituted by the design of the character, the character is displayed in an operation that is distinguished from the normal time.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display demonstration is a symbol displayed on the effect display device 14 at the time of transition to the standby state. For this reason, even when a plurality of symbol display demonstrations are executed after the transition to the standby state until the standby state is ended with the start of the special game, the plurality of symbol display demonstrations are performed. The types of effect symbols displayed in are the same. In addition, the movie demo is an effect in which an effect display device 14 displays an image (moving image) for demonstration effect that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a manufacturer. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 corresponds to standby effect executing means for executing a demo effect.

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

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern determined when the big hit lottery is won and a loss variation pattern determined when the big hit lottery is not won.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns of the present embodiment include, for example, variation patterns HP1 to HP7. The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP5 are outlier fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP7 are big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify 4 seconds as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify 8 seconds as the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation pattern HP3 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify 13 seconds as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP6 are fluctuation patterns that can specify 30 seconds as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP7 are fluctuation patterns that can specify 40 seconds as the fluctuation time.

  The main control RAM 30c shown in FIG. 3 is configured to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 30 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2.

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

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

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

  The sub control CPU 31a and the effect display device 14 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 14. The sub control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

  The sub control CPU 31a and the effect button EBT are connected. The sub control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an effect operation signal indicating that the effect button EBT has been operated. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated and a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the first start port 15 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. When a game ball is in the first start port 15, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1 and displays the updated first special hold number. Thus, the first hold display device 12a is controlled. In the present embodiment, inputting the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number corresponds to establishment of the hold condition for the first special game.

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

  When a game ball is not in the first start port 15, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, The control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second start port 16 based on whether a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 16, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1, and the updated second special hold number. The second on-hold display device 12b is controlled so as to be displayed. In the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2, which corresponds to establishment of a hold condition for the second special game.

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

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being played and is not in the special game, while the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is being played or during the special game. Judge that it is not. And main control CPU30a complete | finishes a special symbol start process, when the execution conditions are not satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the first special reservation number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment causes the second special game to be preferentially executed without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

  When the first special hold number and the second special hold number are both 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a is in a standby state waiting for the execution of the special game (hereinafter referred to as a standby command). ) And set to a predetermined output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special hold number by subtracting 1 and controls the second hold display device 12b so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. .

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a big hit using a random number value specified from the acquired random number information. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful. For example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be performed based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol is a confirmed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

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

  Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above on the first special game. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit variation process or the outlier variation process based on the result of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery.

  The main control CPU 30a that has performed the big hit variation process or the outlier variation process as described above sets information for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of the effect game (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of determining a fluctuation pattern, thereby realizing a fluctuation determination unit.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 30a stores information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop commands) in the output buffer. Set.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. And main control CPU30a performs the process for outputting predetermined | prescribed control information while starting control which provides the specified jackpot game after completion | finish of a jackpot special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 30a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) instructing execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for causing the round game to be executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 according to the release mode (open pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 18 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the big hit game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) for instructing execution of a round effect in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) instructing execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

  The main control CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing related to the normal symbol, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as notification is performed by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the special control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of jackpots based on the production symbols when the special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. In addition, when a special symbol off symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the contents of the effect of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the command. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect content. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the effect game and derive the combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands. The sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified from the variation pattern designated when the variation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the effect game when the variation time has elapsed. May be. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting all the symbol stop commands from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the opening effect. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to cause the ending effect to be performed.

Hereinafter, control for executing various effects in the present embodiment will be described.
First, control for executing the first operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a first effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first operation effect and an execution mode in the case of executing the first operation effect. Specifically, in the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the left button LBT or the right button RBT within the first operation period in the first operation effect as an execution mode when executing the first operation effect. The notification image to be displayed is determined with this as an opportunity. In the first operation effect of the present embodiment, the same notification image is displayed regardless of which of the left button LBT and the right button RBT is operated. That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines one notification image as the notification image to be displayed in the first operation effect, and displays the same notification image regardless of which of the left button LBT and the right button RBT is operated. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that In the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the first random effect lot value matches the first effect lottery determination value stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. It is determined whether or not the operation effect is to be executed and the execution mode in the case of being executed.

  In the first operation effect of the present embodiment, when the second notification image imitating the character string “Intense heat” is displayed, the first notification image imitating the character string “chance” is displayed. The determination value for the first effect lottery is distributed so that the expected degree of jackpot notification is higher than that. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when a predetermined notification image is displayed, the determination ratio when the big hit variation pattern is designated in the entire determination ratio at which the display of the predetermined notification image is determined is The determination value for the first effect lottery may be distributed so as to increase.

  And if sub control CPU31a determines performing 1st operation effect by 1st effect lottery, it will perform control based on the determined content. Specifically, when the sub control CPU 31a determines to execute the first operation effect, the left operation image instructing the operation of the left button LBT and the right operation image instructing the operation of the right button RBT at a predetermined timing. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to be displayed. Note that the predetermined timing for displaying the left operation image and the right operation image may be, for example, at the start of the effect game, or at the elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the effect game. Further, the predetermined timing may be varied according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, when the left operation image and the right operation image are displayed, the sub control CPU 31a performs control in the first operation period and starts measurement of the first operation period. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT is operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT is operated within the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first operation period. The effect display device 14 is controlled to display the notification image determined by the first effect lottery.

  On the other hand, if neither the left operation signal nor the right operation signal is input within the first operation period, the sub control CPU 31a ends the display of the left operation image and the right operation image without displaying the notification image. Thus, the effect display device 14 is controlled.

Next, control for executing the second operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the second effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second operation effect and the execution mode in the case of executing the second operation effect. Specifically, in the second effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers that the effect button EBT is operated during the second operation period in the second operation effect as an execution mode when the second operation effect is executed. A notification image to be displayed is determined. In the second effect lottery, the sub control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the second random control lot value is determined based on which of the second effect lottery determination values stored in the sub control ROM 31b matches the second random number. It is determined whether or not the operation effect is to be executed and the execution mode in the case of being executed. In the second operation effect of the present embodiment, as in the case of the first operation effect, when the second notification image that imitates the character string of “Intense heat” is displayed, the character string of “chance” is imitated. The determination value for the second effect lottery is assigned so that the expected degree of jackpot to be notified is higher than when one notification image is displayed.

  And if sub-control CPU31a determines performing a 2nd operation effect by 2nd effect lottery, it will perform control based on the determined content. Specifically, when the sub control CPU 31a determines to execute the second operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to display the effect operation image instructing the operation of the effect button EBT at a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing for displaying the effect operation image may be, for example, at the start of the effect game, or at the elapse of a predetermined time after the effect game is started. Further, the predetermined timing may be varied according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, when displaying the effect operation image, the sub control CPU 31a controls the second operation period, and starts measuring the second operation period. And if the sub control CPU31a inputs the production operation signal which shows that the production button EBT was operated within the 2nd operation period, the 2nd operation period will be complete | finished and the alerting image determined by the 2nd production lottery will be displayed. The effect display device 14 is controlled so that

  On the other hand, if the production operation signal is not input within the second operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the production display device 14 to end the display of the production operation image without displaying the notification image.

Next, processing for executing a demonstration effect will be described.
When the sub control CPU 31a inputs a standby command, it controls the standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a first controls to the demo standby state when controlling to the standby state. Specifically, when controlling to the demonstration standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so that the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 14 at the time of transition to the standby state are kept in a fixed stop display. . Here, as described above, the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 14 may be an effect symbol derived in the latest effect game, or may be an initial symbol displayed after initial setting at power-on. In some cases.

  After that, the sub control CPU 31a controls the demonstration standby state, and after a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) elapses without inputting a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 14 starts the demonstration effect. To control. In other words, in the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is started when a predetermined time has passed without the change pattern designation command being input after controlling to the demonstration standby state. In the present embodiment, a measuring means for measuring a predetermined time is realized by measuring a certain time after the sub control CPU 31a controls to the demonstration standby state. In the present embodiment, the fact that a fixed time elapses without inputting a variation pattern designation command after controlling to the demonstration standby state corresponds to a standby condition for executing the demonstration effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a updates a predetermined timer triggered by the input of a standby command, thereby determining whether a certain time has elapsed since controlling to the demo standby state. Then, when starting the demonstration effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to start the symbol display demonstration first. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so that the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 14 causes the demonstration effect operation to be executed.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a starts the symbol display demonstration, and after a certain time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) elapses without inputting the variation pattern designation command, the effect display device starts the movie demonstration. 14 is controlled. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the symbol display demonstration was started by updating a predetermined timer triggered by the symbol display demonstration being started. When starting the movie demo, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to display an image (movie) for movie demonstration.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to repeat the symbol display demonstration and the movie demo until the change pattern designation command is input. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the standby state, when the sub control CPU 31a does not input the variation pattern designation command, the symbol display demonstration and the movie demo are repeatedly executed after being controlled in the demonstration standby state. .

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a customization function that can customize the pachinko gaming machine 10. The customization function of the present embodiment includes a volume adjustment function for adjusting the volume emitted from the speaker Sp in the sound production. In the present embodiment, the adjustment of the volume in the sound effect corresponds to a change in the execution mode of the predetermined effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the volume in the sound effect corresponds to the execution mode of the predetermined effect.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first function is a function for adjusting the volume using a setting device (for example, an analog volume switch) 33 installed inside the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is locked by a locking device 34, and is configured so that the inside of the main body cannot be accessed unless the locking device 34 is released. The key for unlocking the locking device 34 is managed by a game hall manager or the like, and the player cannot operate the setting device 33. The inside of the main body where the setting device 33 is installed is a position that can be operated by releasing the locking device 34 and opening and closing the frame body (front frame and middle frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the front frame It is the board surface of the game board YB that can be accessed when the player is opened, the back side of the machine that can be accessed when the middle frame is opened. The front frame is a frame body positioned in front of the game board YB, and the middle frame is a frame body on which gaming machine components such as the game board YB and various control boards are mounted.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the volume adjustment in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is based on the volume corresponding to the stage set by the setting device 33 (the desired one stage set from the 10 stages), and with respect to the reference volume. It can be performed in such a manner that adjustment is instructed to decrease or increase the volume by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. In the following description, the stage set by the setting device 33 may be referred to as an initial stage. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a value indicating the level of the volume is triggered when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in the adjustment period in which the volume adjustment by the second function is possible. The volume can be adjusted by setting the volume flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. The adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted by the second function will be described later in detail. In the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment by the second function is not performed, the volume flag stores a value indicating the initial stage of the volume set by the first function. That is, in this embodiment, the initial stage of the volume set by the operation of the setting device 33 corresponds to a predetermined initial mode, and the volume value corresponding to the initial stage of the volume set by the operation of the setting device 33 is This corresponds to the determined initial value.

Here, the volume level that can be set by the setting device 33 and the volume level that can be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the volume levels that can be set by the setting device 33 are 10 levels from 1 to 10. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, 10 levels 1 to 10 that can be set by the setting device 33 are referred to as volume levels Sx (x: 1 to 10). Further, S1 to S10 shown in the stage column of FIG. 5 correspond to 10 stages 1 to 10 that can be set by the setting device 33 described above.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the 10 stages, the 8 stages of volume stages S3 to S10 are positioned as the stage of game volume. The game volume stage is a stage in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a game hall and the volume is set for use in business. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, among the 10 stages, one stage of the volume stage S2 is positioned as the adjustment volume. The adjustment volume stage is a stage in which the volume used for adjustment work at the time of development by the manufacturer of the gaming machine or adjustment work at the time of installation in the game hall is set. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, one of the ten levels of the volume level S1 is positioned for muting. The mute volume stage is a stage set when creating a mute environment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the level of the volume that can be adjusted with the left button LBT and the right button RBT is 8 levels of 1 to 8 for each of the volume levels S1 to S10. In the present embodiment, the eight stages are a plurality of instruction stages that can be instructed to adjust by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, eight steps 1 to 8 that can be instructed to be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT are indicated as instruction steps Dx (x: 1 to 8). Further, D1 to D8 shown in the stage column of FIG. 6 correspond to 8 stages 1 to 8 that can be instructed to be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Specifically illustrating the relationship between the volume level and the instruction level, there are eight levels of instruction levels D1 to D8 with respect to the volume level S10. Similarly, there are 8 levels of instruction levels D1 to D8 for the volume levels S2 to S9. That is, in the present embodiment, the same number (eight steps) of instruction steps D1 to D8 are associated with each of the sound volume steps S2 to S10. This means that the sound volume can be adjusted in an eight-step range by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Since the volume level S1 is the mute volume (no sound is produced) as described above, the volume adjustment cannot be instructed by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

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

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

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

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

  Next, an adjustment period in which the volume adjustment by the second function is possible will be described. In the present embodiment, the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted corresponds to a change period in which the execution mode of a predetermined effect can be changed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment period includes a part of the variation time of the special game. In the present embodiment, a part of the special game fluctuation time during which the volume can be adjusted is determined according to the special game fluctuation pattern. In other words, in the present embodiment, a part of the special game variation time during which the volume can be adjusted corresponds to the special period.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted, and starts measuring the adjustment period. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a terminates the adjustment period when a time determined according to the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the part of the special game fluctuation time during which the volume can be adjusted is a period from when the special game is started until a time determined according to the fluctuation pattern elapses. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is determined according to each variation pattern. For example, in the case of the variation pattern HP1, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is 3.5 seconds. In the case of the variation pattern HP2, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is 6.5 seconds. In the case of the variation patterns HP3 to HP7, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is 10 seconds.

  In this embodiment, in one special game, the time from the end of the period during which the volume can be adjusted to the end of the special game may vary depending on the variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern HP1 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 3.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special game, and when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the adjustment period ended, that is, The special game ends when 4 seconds have elapsed since the special game was started. When the variation pattern HP2 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 6.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special game, and when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the adjustment period ended, that is, The special game ends when 8 seconds have elapsed since the special game was started.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even when the variation times of the special game are different, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period may be the same. For example, when the variation pattern HP3 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special game, and the time when 3 seconds have elapsed since the adjustment period ended, that is, the special game The special game ends when 13 seconds have passed since the start. When the variation pattern HP4 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special game, and when the 20 seconds have elapsed after the adjustment period ends, that is, the special game The special game ends when 30 seconds have passed since the start.

  As described above, the adjustment period in the present embodiment includes a period from the start of the special game to the elapse of a fixed time determined according to the change pattern, among the change times of the special game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment period includes a period during which the special game is on standby. In the present embodiment, the adjustment period includes a period in the demo standby state, a period in which the symbol display demo is being executed, and a period in which the movie demo is being executed among the periods in the standby state. .

  Specifically, when the standby control command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control during an adjustment period in which volume adjustment is possible. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a terminates the adjustment period in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command. Thereby, in this embodiment, the volume can always be adjusted during the standby state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment period does not include the interval between special games and the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume cannot be adjusted during the interval between special games and during the big hit game.

  The sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can perform adjustment control for adjusting the sound volume when the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT is performed during the adjustment period. In the present embodiment, the adjustment control for adjusting the volume corresponds to change control for changing the execution mode of a predetermined effect.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value stored in the volume flag from the current volume level in response to the input of a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated during the adjustment period. Update to a value indicating the level of the volume one level below. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value stored in the volume flag to one level from the current volume level, triggered by the input of the right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated during the adjustment period. Update to a value that indicates the upper volume level. In the present embodiment, the volume level can be changed by one level each time the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated once.

  In the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are both used for the volume adjustment by the second function and the first operation effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the operation means used for the operation that triggers the execution of the volume adjustment by the second function and the operation means used for the operation that triggers the execution of the first operation trigger effect are the same operation means. . As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in a period in which the adjustment period and the first operation period overlap, while executing the first operation trigger effect, Do not perform adjustment control to adjust the volume.

  In the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are used for volume adjustment by the second function, while the effect button EBT is used for the second operation effect. That is, in this embodiment, the operation means used for the operation that triggers the volume adjustment by the second function is different from the operation means used for the operation that triggers the execution of the second operation trigger effect. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated in a period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the second button trigger is executed while the left button LBT is executed. Alternatively, when the right button RBT is operated, adjustment control for adjusting the volume is executed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can perform initialization control to change the volume level adjusted by the second function to the level set by the first function. The initialization control can also be grasped as control for changing the volume level adjusted by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT to the volume level set by operating the setting device 33. In the present embodiment, the change control means is realized by the sub control CPU 31a performing adjustment control and initialization control.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a acquires the setting value of the setting device 33 stored and held in the sub control RAM 31c, and performs initialization control by rewriting the value of the volume flag according to the acquired setting value. Run.

Here, a condition (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization condition) that triggers execution of initialization control in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the initialization condition is when the volume adjustment by the second function is not performed within a specific period that is a period from the transition to the standby state to the start of the second symbol display demonstration. This is established at the timing when the second symbol display demonstration is started after the transition to the standby state. In the present embodiment, the specific period, which is a period from the transition to the standby state to the start of the second symbol display demonstration, corresponds to the specific period in which the special game is not being executed. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the second symbol display demonstration is started after shifting to the standby state corresponds to a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the execution of the two symbol display demonstrations corresponds to the execution of the standby effect a predetermined number of times.

  The initialization condition is that the volume adjustment by the second function is performed within the specific period after the transition to the standby state, and the volume adjustment by the second function is performed after the lapse of the specific period. If not, it is established at the timing when the third symbol display demonstration is started after shifting to the standby state. The initialization condition is that the volume adjustment by the second function is performed within the specific period after the transition to the standby state, and the volume adjustment by the second function is performed even after the specific period has elapsed. The second symbol display demonstration is established at the timing when the second symbol display demonstration is started after the volume adjustment by the second function is performed last. In other words, the initialization condition is that when the volume adjustment by the second function is performed within a specific period after shifting to the standby state, at the timing when the second symbol display demonstration is started after shifting to the standby state. Not satisfied.

  Specifically, when the volume control by the second function is executed in the standby state, the sub control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag indicating that the volume adjustment has been executed in a predetermined area in the main control RAM 30c. If the adjustment flag is not set at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a executes initialization control as the initialization condition is satisfied, while the adjustment flag is set. If there is, the adjustment flag is erased without executing the initialization control. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a similarly executes the initialization control as the establishment of the initialization condition when the adjustment flag is not set at the start timing of the third and subsequent symbol display demonstrations. Is set, the adjustment flag is deleted without executing the initialization control.

  At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the time elapsed since the transition to the standby state, so that the symbol display demonstration started at the start timing is the number of symbol display demonstrations since the transition to the standby state. May be specified. In addition, every time the sub control CPU 31a shifts to the standby state and updates the value of a predetermined counter every time the symbol display demo is started, the sub control CPU 31a performs the symbol display demo of the number of times since the transition to the standby state. May be specified. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a only needs to be able to specify whether it is the first symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state or the second or subsequent symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state. . For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first flag indicating that it is the first symbol display demonstration when the state is shifted to the standby state, and the first flag is displayed at the start of the first symbol display demonstration. By deleting the symbol, it may be specified that the next and subsequent symbol display demonstrations are the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations after shifting to the standby state. That is, in this embodiment, a method for specifying whether the symbol display demonstration is the first time after transitioning to the standby state or the symbol display demonstration after the transition to the standby state can be selected as appropriate. It is.

  Through the control as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the initialization control by establishing the initialization condition at the timing described above. That is, if the volume control by the second function is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demonstration, the sub-control CPU 31a performs 2 after the transition to the standby state. Initialization control can be executed in response to the start of the second symbol display demonstration. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a does not set the adjustment flag when the volume adjustment by the second function is executed during execution of the special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition is that the volume of the second function within a specific period after the transition to the standby state, regardless of whether the volume adjustment by the second function is performed during the execution of the special game. When the adjustment is not performed, it is established at the timing when the second symbol display demonstration is started after shifting to the standby state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M <b> 1 indicating the current volume level can be displayed on the image display unit of the effect display device 14. In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 corresponds to execution mode information that can specify an execution mode of a predetermined effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter M1 corresponds to notification of the execution mode of a predetermined effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 capable of displaying the volume meter M1 corresponds to an information display unit capable of displaying the execution mode information, and as an execution mode notification unit capable of reporting the execution mode of the predetermined effect. Equivalent to.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 has a meter image divided into a plurality of elements so that the volume level can be specified, and is color-coded so that the current volume level can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when four elements (scale “4”) are colored, it is possible to specify that the current volume level is “4 levels”. In the present embodiment, the volume increases as the number of steps (scale) increases.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the volume meter M1 is different between when the volume adjustment control by the second function is performed and when the initialization control is performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the volume adjustment control is performed by the second function, the number of elements color-coded in the volume meter M1 is changed and displayed. . For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the current volume level is lowered by operating the left button LBT, the position pointed to by the volume meter M1 is changed in the direction in which the number of elements to be color-coded decreases. The On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the current volume level is raised by the operation of the right button RBT, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 is changed in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the initialization control is performed, the number of color-coded elements changes, and the color-coded elements are displayed blinking on the volume meter M1. For example, when the volume level is initialized to “3 levels” by the initialization control, the three elements are colored and the colored elements are displayed blinking.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 is displayed during a part of the period in the standby state, but is not displayed during the execution of the special game, the interval between the special games, and the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 can not notify the current volume level during the execution of the special game, but can notify the current volume level during the period when the special game is not being executed. is there.

  Here, the timing at which the display of the volume meter M1 in the present embodiment is started (hereinafter referred to as display timing) and the timing at which the display of the volume meter M1 is ended (hereinafter referred to as non-display timing) will be described.

  The display timing in the present embodiment includes a predetermined timing during the demonstration standby state, a timing for starting the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations after the transition to the standby state, a timing for executing volume adjustment by the second function, including. In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the demonstration standby state is a timing at which a certain time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the demonstration standby state was controlled. In the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is already displayed at each display timing, the volume meter M1 is continuously displayed.

  Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to start the display of the volume meter M1 at each display timing described above. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the volume meter M1 is displayed at each display timing, and when it is determined that the volume meter M1 is not displayed, control for starting display of the volume meter M1. May be executed. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may execute control for starting display of the volume meter M1 at each display timing without determining whether or not the volume meter M1 is displayed.

  By the control as described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter M1 is started on the effect display device 14 at each display timing described above during the period in the standby state. That is, in the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is not displayed at each display timing in the period in the standby state, the display of the volume meter M1 is started. In the present embodiment, each display timing corresponds to a first timing.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, initialization control may be executed at the start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations. The start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations is included in the display timing of the volume meter M1. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the initialization control is performed, the volume meter M1 is displayed on the effect display device 14, thereby informing the volume level.

  The non-display timing in the present embodiment includes a movie demo start timing and a special game start timing. In this embodiment, the movie demo start timing is, in other words, the symbol display demo end timing. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter M1 is ended on the effect display device 14 at the start timing of the movie demo in the period in the standby state. In the present embodiment, the movie demo start timing corresponds to the second timing.

In the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter M1 may not be terminated even at the non-display timing.
Specifically, when the volume control by the second function is performed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls a certain time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) from the time when the volume adjustment is performed as the display continuation period, and continues the display Start measuring the period. Then, if the non-display timing is reached during the display continuation period, the sub control CPU 31a does not end the display of the volume meter M1 at the non-display timing. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a ends the adjustment control for adjusting the sound volume when the display continuation period has ended. That is, in this embodiment, the case where adjustment control is being executed is when the display continuation period, which is a fixed time, has not elapsed since the volume adjustment by the second function was performed.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the display of the volume meter M1 when the non-display timing comes in a period that is not the display continuation period and the volume meter M1 is displayed. .

  According to the control as described above, the effect display device 14 is a case where the volume meter M1 is displayed at the non-display timing and is in the display continuation period, that is, during the execution of the adjustment control. At some time, the display of the volume meter M1 is continued. On the other hand, in the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is displayed at the non-display timing and is not during the display continuation period, that is, when adjustment control is not being performed, The display on the meter M1 is terminated.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the display start sound which shows the start of the display of the volume meter M1 in the effect display apparatus 14 can be output from the speaker Sp.
Specifically, when starting the display of the volume meter M1 at the display timing of the volume meter M1, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied at the display timing. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output the display start sound when the display of the volume meter M1 is started and the initialization condition is not satisfied. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a does not output the display start sound when the display of the volume meter M1 is started and the initialization condition is satisfied. Further, the sub control CPU 31a does not output the display start sound when the volume meter M1 is already displayed even at the display timing of the volume meter M1.

  Thereby, in the speaker Sp of this embodiment, when the display of the volume meter M1 is started and the initialization control is not executed, the display start sound can be output. Thereby, in the speaker Sp of this embodiment, when the display of the volume meter M1 is newly started, a display start sound can be output.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control when the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time t0). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the volume meter M1 on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the effect game, that is, during the execution of the special game.

  Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated in the adjustment period or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag ( Time t1). Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various sound effects based on the volume level that can be specified from the updated value of the volume flag. In other words, when the volume control is performed during the execution of the special game, the speaker Sp can execute the sound effect with the adjusted volume from the execution of the special game in which the adjustment control is performed.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed (time t2). Then, when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input after the adjustment period ends, the sub control CPU 31a does not update the value of the volume flag (time point t3). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not allow the volume adjustment by the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT during a period that is not the adjustment period of the variation time of the special game. Through the control as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute adjustment control for adjusting the volume during execution of the special game.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time t10). When the sub control CPU 31a determines to execute the first operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub control CPU 31a starts the first operation effect at a predetermined timing and controls the first operation effect (time t11). ).

  After that, when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input during the period in which the adjustment period and the first operation period overlap, the sub control CPU 31a ends the first operation period and causes the first operation trigger effect to be executed. The effect display device 14 is controlled (time t12). At this time, the sub control CPU 31a does not update the value of the volume flag. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can execute the first operation trigger effect when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in the period in which the adjustment period and the first operation period overlap. On the other hand, adjustment control for adjusting the volume is not executed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag when a left operation signal or a right operation signal is input after the end of the first operation period and during the adjustment period (time t13). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts the volume when the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT is performed when the adjustment period is after the end of the first operation period. Control can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time t20). When the sub control CPU 31a determines to execute the second operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub control CPU 31a starts the second operation effect at a predetermined timing and controls the second operation effect (time t21). ).

  Thereafter, when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input during the period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag (time t22). That is, in the present embodiment, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated during a period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, adjustment control for adjusting the volume can be performed.

  In addition, when the presentation operation signal indicating that the presentation button EBT has been operated is input in the period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the sub control CPU 31a ends the second operation period and the second operation trigger. The effect display device 14 is controlled to execute the effect (time t23). That is, in the present embodiment, the second operation trigger effect can be executed when the effect button EBT is operated in a period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap.

Next, a specific example of the control flow during the standby state will be described.
First, the flow of control when the volume is not adjusted by the second function during the standby state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the sub control CPU 31a shifts to the standby state in response to the input of the standby command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to continue to display the effect symbols in the demonstration standby state. And an adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time t30). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to start the display of the volume meter M1 and outputs a display start sound when 30 seconds have passed since the control to the demonstration standby state. Thus, the speaker Sp is controlled (time t31). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the demonstration standby state and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds have elapsed since controlling to the demonstration standby state (time t32). ).

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the display of the volume meter M1 and start the movie demonstration when 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demonstration was started ( Time t33). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the movie demo and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demo was started (time t34). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state and the adjustment flag is not set, the initialization control is established and the initialization control is performed. I do. At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration, it controls the effect display device 14 to start the display of the volume meter M1, while the initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the display start sound is not output.

  Although not shown, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the standby state and start the effect game. At this time, when the demonstration effect is being executed, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the demonstration effect being executed.

  Next, in the standby state, when the volume is adjusted by the second function while the volume meter M1 is displayed, when the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 does not arrive within the display continuation period after the adjustment. The control flow will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a standby command, the sub-control CPU 31a until a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT is operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT is operated is input. During this time, the same control (time t40 to t42) as the control described in FIG. 12 (time t30 to t32) is performed.

  Then, when the left control signal or the right control signal is input, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag (time t43). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c, controls the display continuation period, and starts measuring the display continuation period. Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various sound effects based on the volume level that can be specified from the updated value of the volume flag. That is, when the volume control is executed during the standby state, the speaker Sp performs a sound effect at the adjusted volume.

  Thereafter, from the premise, the display continuation period ends without the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 coming within the display continuation period (time t44). Then, when 60 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol display demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a ends the display of the volume meter M1 and controls the effect display device 14 to start the movie demonstration (time t45). As described above, in this embodiment, when the start timing of the movie demo arrives in a period that is not within the display continuation period after the volume is adjusted, the display of the volume meter M1 is terminated and the movie demo is started. The

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the movie demonstration and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demonstration was started (time t46). At this time, since the adjustment flag is set, the sub control CPU 31a does not satisfy the initialization condition even at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state. For this reason, the sub control CPU 31a erases the adjustment flag without performing initialization control at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state. At this time, since it is the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to start the display of the volume meter M1, and the initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the speaker Sp is controlled to output the display start sound.

  Subsequently, when 60 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol display demonstration, the sub control CPU 31a ends the display of the volume meter M1 and controls the effect display device 14 to start the movie demonstration (time t47). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the movie demonstration and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demonstration was started (time t48). At this time, since the sub control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second and subsequent (third) symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state, and the adjustment flag is not set, the initialization condition is satisfied. And perform initialization control. At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is at the start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demonstrations, while controlling the effect display device 14 to start displaying the volume meter M1, the initialization condition is satisfied. Therefore, the display start sound is not output.

  Next, in the standby state, the volume is adjusted by the second function while the volume meter M1 is displayed, and the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 comes within the display continuation period after the adjustment. The control flow will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a standby command, the sub-control CPU 31a until a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated is input. During this time, the same control as the control described in FIG. 12 (time points t30 to t32) is performed (time points t50 to t52).

  When the left control signal or the right control signal is input, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag (time t53). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c, controls the display continuation period, and starts measuring the display continuation period. Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various sound effects based on the volume level that can be specified from the updated value of the volume flag.

  After that, if 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demonstration was started before the display continuation period ended and the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 has arrived, the sub control CPU 31a displays the volume meter M1. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to start the movie demo while continuing (time t54). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start timing of the movie demonstration arrives during the period within the display continuation period after the volume adjustment is performed, the display of the volume meter M1 is continued and the movie demonstration is performed. Be started.

  Subsequently, when the display continuation period ends, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to continue the display of the volume meter M1 even after the display elapsed period ends (time t55). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the movie demo and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demo was started (time t56). At this time, since the adjustment flag is set, the sub control CPU 31a does not satisfy the initialization condition even at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state. For this reason, the sub control CPU 31a erases the adjustment flag without performing initialization control at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration after shifting to the standby state. At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is displaying the volume meter M1, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to continue the display of the volume meter M1, but does not output the display start sound. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a performs the same control (time t57, t58) as the control after the end of the second symbol display demonstration described in FIG. 13 (time t47, t48).

Next, the flow of control when the volume adjustment by the second function is performed while the volume meter M1 is not displayed in the standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, when the standby control command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the demonstration standby state and also controls it during the adjustment period that allows the volume to be adjusted (time t60).

  Thereafter, when the left control signal or the right control signal is input, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag (time t61). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c, controls the display continuation period, and starts measuring the display continuation period. Further, since the volume meter M1 is not displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to start the display of the volume meter M1 triggered by the input of the left operation signal or the right operation signal. The speaker Sp is controlled to output a display start sound. As described above, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the volume when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated even in the period in which the volume meter M1 is not displayed in the standby state. Control can be performed.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to continue the display of the volume meter M1, since the volume meter M1 is displayed when 30 seconds have passed since the control to the demonstration standby state. (Time t62). Subsequently, when the display continuation period ends, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to continue the display of the volume meter M1 even after the display elapsed period ends (time t63).

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the demonstration standby state and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds elapses after controlling to the demonstration standby state (time t64). Then, when 60 seconds have elapsed after starting the symbol display demonstration, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the display of the volume meter M1 and controls the effect display device 14 to start the movie demonstration (time t65).

Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a performs the same control (time points t66 to t68) as the control after the second symbol display demonstration start described in FIG. 13 (time points t46 to t48).
Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) If the adjustment control is executed between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demonstration, the initialization condition is not satisfied at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration. It is possible to prevent the initialization control from being executed despite the control being executed. Therefore, it becomes easy to execute the sound effect in the execution mode adjusted by the adjustment control, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) The adjustment control is executed during the execution of the special game, but the adjustment control is not executed during the standby state after that, the player who adjusted the volume ends the game and leaves the seat. A distant situation can be assumed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the initialization condition is that the second symbol display demonstration after the transition to the standby state, regardless of whether the volume adjustment control by the second function is executed during the execution of the special game. When the adjustment control is not performed before the start of, the second symbol display demonstration is established after the transition to the standby state. For this reason, in this embodiment, when it can be assumed that the player who has performed the adjustment control has finished the game, the initialization control can be executed promptly.

  (3) During the standby state, there are a period during which the volume meter M1 is displayed and a period during which the volume meter M1 is not displayed. For this reason, while the volume meter M1 is displayed, it is possible to prompt the user to adjust the volume. On the other hand, during the period when the volume meter M1 is not displayed, for example, without paying attention to the volume adjustment. Other productions such as movie demos can be enjoyed.

  (4) Even when the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 arrives, the display of the volume meter M1 is continued until the display duration period elapses after the volume is adjusted. According to this, since it is possible to suppress the volume meter M1 from being hidden when the player is adjusting the volume, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling annoyed.

  (5) When the initialization control is performed, display of the volume meter M1 by the effect display device 14 is started, so that the player can recognize that the initialization control has been performed. According to this, even when the initialization control is performed against the player's intention, it is possible to prompt the player to adjust the volume again by notifying that effect.

  (6) Since the volume meter M1 is not displayed during the execution of the special game, the player who is paying attention to the special game and the various effects executed during the execution of the special game may be bothered. This can be suppressed. On the other hand, since the volume meter M1 can be displayed during the standby state, the player can easily adjust the volume desired by the player.

  (7) Since the display mode of the volume meter M1 differs between when adjustment control is performed and when initialization control is performed, the player can more easily recognize that the initialization control has been performed. be able to.

  (8) When the start timing of the movie demo comes before the display continuation period elapses after the volume is adjusted, the movie demo can be started while the display of the volume meter M1 is continued. According to this, while suppressing the volume meter M1 from being hidden when the player is adjusting the volume, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed while watching the movie. The demo can be started at the same predetermined timing regardless of whether the volume is adjusted or not, and the movie demo can be enjoyed.

  (9) During the standby state, the volume can be adjusted even during a period when the volume meter M1 is not displayed. For this reason, it is possible to easily adjust the volume while suppressing the troublesomeness caused by the display of the volume meter M1.

  (10) During the execution of the special game, the volume can be adjusted during the period determined according to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time of the special game. For this reason, the volume can be adjusted according to the situation as compared with the case where the volume can be adjusted during the execution of the special game.

  (11) For a player who is interested in the result of the special game, the degree of attention to the special game may increase as the variation time of the special game approaches the end. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted during a period from the start of the special game to the lapse of a certain time, so that the volume can be adjusted during the execution of the special game. It is possible to prevent the player's attention from being dispersed at the end of the game.

  (12) When the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game, the sound effect can be executed at the adjusted volume from the execution of the special game in which the volume is adjusted. It is possible to quickly reflect the volume adjustment during execution. Therefore, it is possible to easily execute the sound effect at a volume desired by the player.

  (13) When the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in a period in which the first operation period and the adjustment period overlap, the first operation trigger effect can be executed. Therefore, even if it is a case where a sound volume adjustment function is mounted, it can suppress that execution of the 1st operation opportunity production is prevented, and the interest to a game can be improved.

  (14) Even when the first operation period and the adjustment period overlap, when the adjustment period continues after the first operation period ends, the volume can be adjusted by operating the left button LBT or the right button RBT. Can be adjusted.

  (15) The volume adjustment control by the second function and the first operation trigger effect are both executed by the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT. According to this, both the volume control and the first operation trigger effect can be executed without increasing the number of operation means.

  (16) Second operation opportunity that can be executed when the operation of the effect button EBT different from the left button LBT and the right button RBT used for the operation that triggers the execution of the volume adjustment control by the second function is performed The production can be executed even during the adjustment period. For this reason, even during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted, the effect can be executed with the operation by the player as an opportunity, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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

  In the second embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub control RAM 31c even when the volume is adjusted by the second function during the execution of the special game. When the adjustment flag is set during the execution of the special game, the sub control CPU 31a erases the adjustment flag and waits while inputting the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the next special game after the special game ends. When a command is input, the process shifts to a standby state without erasing the adjustment flag. For this reason, when the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the volume during the execution of the special game and then shifts to the standby state without starting the next special game, the sub control CPU 31a performs the second time after shifting to the standby state. Even when the volume is not adjusted before the symbol display demonstration is started, the initialization control is not executed at the start timing of the second symbol display demo.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the initialization condition is set to the standby state even when the volume is not adjusted between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demonstration. If the volume is adjusted during the execution of the last special game before the transition, the timing does not hold when the second symbol display demonstration is started after the transition to the standby state.

Hereinafter, the flow of control when the volume is adjusted by the second function during execution of the special game, and then the standby state is entered without starting the next special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time t70). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the volume meter M1 on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the effect game, that is, during the execution of the special game.

  Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated in the adjustment period or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag ( Time t71). At this time, the sub control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub control RAM 31c. Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various sound effects based on the volume level that can be specified from the updated value of the volume flag.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed (time t72). Thereafter, when the variation time of the special game ends and a standby command is input, the demonstration standby state is controlled and an adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted is controlled (time t73).

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to start the display of the volume meter M1 and outputs the display start sound when 30 seconds have elapsed from the control in the demonstration standby state. Is controlled (time t74). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the demonstration standby state and start the symbol display demonstration when 60 seconds elapses after controlling to the demonstration standby state (time t75). Then, when 60 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol display demonstration, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the display of the volume meter M1 and controls the effect display device 14 to start the movie demonstration (time t76).

Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a performs the same control (time t77 to t79) as the control after the start of the second symbol display demonstration described in FIG. 13 (time t46 to t48).
Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) and (3) to (16) described above, the following effects can be obtained.

  (17) When the volume is adjusted during the last special game executed before the transition to the standby state, the volume is not changed between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demonstration. Even when the adjustment is not performed, the initialization control is not executed at the start timing of the second symbol display demonstration. For this reason, it is possible to further suppress the initialization control from being executed even though the time after the adjustment of the volume is short.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
In 3rd Embodiment, the 1st operation period in a 1st operation effect is set to the period which does not overlap with the adjustment period which can adjust the sound volume by a 2nd function among the fluctuation | variation time of a special game. That is, in the third embodiment, the first operation effect is an effect that can be executed during a period that is not an adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted by the second function, among the variation time of the special game.

  In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect, the effect display device 14 is set to execute the first operation effect after the adjustment period determined in accordance with the change pattern designation command ends. Control.

  In the third embodiment, the second operation period in the second operation effect overlaps with the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function in the variation time of the special game, as in the above-described embodiment. The period is set.

  In this case, as described above, when the effect button EBT is operated in the period in which the second operation period and the adjustment period overlap, the sub control CPU 31a executes the second operation trigger effect while the left button LBT. Alternatively, when the right button RBT is operated, the volume adjustment control by the second function is executed.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of control when the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time t80). Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated in the adjustment period or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag ( Time t81). Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various sound effects based on the volume level that can be specified from the updated value of the volume flag.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed (time t82). If the sub-control CPU 31a determines to execute the first operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first operation effect at a predetermined timing after the end of the adjustment period, and Control during the operation period. In this example, it is assumed that the first operation period is controlled immediately after the end of the adjustment period.

  Subsequently, when the left control signal or the right control signal is input during the first operation period, the sub control CPU 31a ends the first operation period and controls the effect display device 14 to execute the first operation trigger effect. (Time t84). Thereafter, when the predetermined effect time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to end the first operation trigger effect (time point t85). According to such control, in the present embodiment, the first operation opportunity effect is not executed during the adjustment period.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (12), (15), and (16) described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(18) The execution of the first operation effect can prevent the volume adjustment by the second function from being hindered. For this reason, it is possible to easily execute various sound effects at a volume desired by the player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-The standby condition for executing the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the standby condition, when the volume is adjusted by the second function between the end of the special game and the lapse of a certain time, the certain time has elapsed after the volume is adjusted. It may be established when triggered by this. At this time, the standby condition is that if the volume is not adjusted by the second function between the end of the special game and the elapse of a predetermined time, the predetermined time elapses after the end of the special game. You may make it materialize that it did. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts measurement for a certain period of time triggered by the input of a standby command. On the other hand, if the adjustment control for the volume is executed before the lapse of the certain period of time, the adjustment control is executed. It is good to re-measure a certain time from. In this case, the fixed time measured after the standby command is input and the fixed time measured after the adjustment control is executed may be the same time or different times.

  The standby condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time has passed without the game sensor being detected by the outlet sensor SE5 after the special game ends. In this case, when a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE5, the main control CPU 30a outputs information indicating that a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE5 (hereinafter, an out detection command) to the sub-control CPU 31a. . Then, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the demonstration effect when a certain time has elapsed without inputting the out detection command after inputting the standby command, and when the out detection command is input, A predetermined time may be remeasured based on the input of the detection command, and the demonstration effect may be started when the predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the fixed time after inputting the standby command and the fixed time after inputting the out detection command may be the same time or different times.

The demonstration effect may be terminated on condition that a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE5.
-The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as to start a demonstration effect when a standby command is input. That is, the demonstration standby state may be omitted.

  -The execution mode of the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the demonstration effect may be configured by omitting either the symbol display demonstration or the movie demo, or may include an effect different from both the symbol display demonstration and the movie demo. In addition, the execution order of the symbol display demo and the movie demo, the production time, and the production content may be changed as appropriate.

  -Initialization conditions for executing initialization control may be changed as appropriate. For example, the initialization condition is satisfied at the timing when the symbol display demonstration for the specified number of times is started after entering the standby state, regardless of whether or not the volume is adjusted by the second function. Also good. Also, for example, the initialization condition is that if the volume is adjusted by the second function between the transition to the standby state and the start of the specified number of symbol display demonstrations, the volume is adjusted. It may be established at the timing at which a specific number of symbol display demonstrations are started. At this time, the specified number of times and the specific number of times may be the same number of times or different times.

  The display timing and non-display timing of the volume meter M1 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may start the display of the volume meter M1 triggered by the transition to the standby state, or may not display the volume meter M1 during the standby state, but may be triggered by the start of the symbol display demonstration. The display on the meter M1 may be started. Further, when the display of the volume meter M1 is continued even after the start of the movie demo because the start timing of the movie demo has arrived during the display continuation period, the display of the volume meter M1 is terminated at the end of the display continuation period. May be. Further, the volume meter M1 may not be displayed when the initialization control is performed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a controls the volume meter M1 when a certain period of time has passed without inputting an out detection command indicating that a game ball has been detected by the out port sensor SE5 after controlling to the demonstration standby state. You may control the production | presentation display apparatus 14 so that it may display. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the out detection command within a predetermined time after controlling to the demonstration standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a re-measures the predetermined time based on the last input of the out detection command, and the predetermined time The volume meter M <b> 1 may be displayed in response to the elapse of time. In this case, the volume meter M1 is not displayed in a situation where the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE5, that is, in a situation where the game ball is being fired on the game area YBa of the game board YB. For this reason, according to the situation of a game, it can be changed whether the stage of a volume is notified.

  The volume meter M1 may be displayed during execution of the special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may continue to display the volume meter M1 during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function during the variation time of the special game. The sub-control CPU 31a starts the display of the volume meter M1 when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated during the adjustment period of the variation time of the special game, while the left button LBT or the right button RBT. The display of the volume meter M1 may be terminated when a certain time has passed since the operation of the button.

  When the volume meter M1 can be displayed during the execution of the special game, the display mode of the volume meter M1 by the effect display device 14 may be different between the execution of the special game and the standby state. For example, during the execution of a special game, a display area in which the volume meter M1 is displayed through the volume meter M1 so that the effect design and the background image can be visually recognized or compared with that in the standby state is displayed. It may be narrowed. According to this, the current sound volume can be notified in a notification mode that matches the game situation such as whether or not a special game is being executed.

  The display mode of the volume meter M1 by the effect display device 14 may be different before a certain time elapses after the transition to the standby state and after a certain time elapses. For example, the display mode of the volume meter M1 may be different between the demonstration standby state and the symbol display demonstration. According to this, the current sound volume can be notified in a notification manner that matches the situation in the standby state.

  -You may change the display mode of the volume meter M1 suitably. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the volume meter M1 in the same display mode when the volume adjustment control by the second function is executed and when the initialization control is executed. 14 may be controlled.

  When the start timing of the movie demo comes within the display continuation period after the volume adjustment by the second function is performed, the movie demo may not be started at the start timing of the movie demo. In this case, for example, when the start timing of the movie demo comes within the display continuation period after the volume adjustment by the second function is performed, the sub control CPU 31a starts the movie demo after the display continuation period ends. Thus, the effect display device 14 may be controlled. According to this, it is possible to suppress the distraction of the player who is adjusting the volume by starting the movie demo when the volume is being adjusted.

  The timing when the initialization condition is satisfied may be overlapped with the non-display timing of the volume meter M1. The initialization condition can be established at a predetermined timing, such as at the start of a symbol display demonstration, while the volume meter M1 has a timing at which the display duration period ends after the volume adjustment by the second function is performed. The display may be terminated at a timing that changes according to the player's operation. When the initialization condition is satisfied and the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 overlaps, the sub control CPU 31a executes the initialization control and notifies the volume level after the initialization. You may make it start the display of the meter M1. Further, when the timing at which the initialization condition is satisfied and the non-display timing of the volume meter M1 overlap, the sub control CPU 31a executes the initialization control while terminating the display of the volume meter M1. Good. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may prioritize either the start of the display of the volume meter M1 accompanying the initialization control or the end of the display of the volume meter M1 at the non-display timing.

  The volume adjustment by the second function may be performed during the adjustment period and the period in which the volume meter M1 is displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the volume adjustment by the second function when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated during the adjustment period and the volume meter M1 is displayed. May be executable. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the display of the volume meter M1 in response to the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT during the adjustment period and the volume meter M1 is not displayed. The effect display device 14 may be controlled. According to this, when it is desired to adjust the volume while suppressing the troublesomeness that the volume meter M1 continues to be displayed, the volume meter M1 is operated by operating the left button LBT or the right button RBT. Can be displayed and the volume can be adjusted.

  -If the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game, the speaker Sp can execute various sound effects at the adjusted volume after the special game where the volume is adjusted. Good. That is, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates the level of the volume after the adjustment to the temporary volume flag different from the volume flag in the volume adjustment control. Remember. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the volume flag value based on the value of the temporary volume flag when the change time of the special game for which the volume adjustment control has been executed is over, thereby adjusting the adjusted volume level. The speaker Sp may be controlled so as to execute various sound effects. According to this, even when the volume adjustment control is performed a plurality of times during the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, when the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game, the special game in which the volume is adjusted is not a special game that is a big hit, and more than the special game in which the volume is adjusted. Suppose that there is a pending special game to be run later. In this case, the speaker Sp may be able to execute various sound effects at the adjusted volume from the special game that is executed next to the special game whose volume has been adjusted. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag based on the value of the volume flag, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special game next to the special game whose volume has been adjusted. Thus, the speaker Sp may be controlled so as to execute various sound effects with the adjusted volume.

  The sub control CPU 31a may specify the start timing of the symbol display demo and the start timing of the movie demo based on a command input from the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a measures the elapsed time after outputting the standby command, and outputs a command for instructing the start of the symbol display demo or a command for instructing the start of the movie demo according to the elapsed time. Good. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a does not have to measure the elapsed time after inputting the standby command.

  The operation effect may be an effect executed at an indefinite timing instead of a predetermined timing. For example, the operation effect may be an effect that can be executed when a game ball enters the first start port 15 or the second start port 16. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a does not execute the operation effect when the game ball enters the first start port 15 or the second start port 16 during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function. You may control as follows. According to this, since the adjustment period and the operation period in the operation effect do not overlap, the operation trigger effect that is executed when the operation means is operated in the operation period is not executed in the adjustment period. .

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

  -The content that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume of the sound output in a specific sound effect among the sound output from the speaker Sp, while the sound is output in a sound effect different from the specific sound effect. The volume may not be adjustable. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume of the sound output in the sound effect executed during the execution of the special game, while the sound output in the error notification that notifies the error state. The volume of the sound may not be adjustable.

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

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

  In addition to or instead of the volume adjustment function, a light amount adjustment function for adjusting the light amount of the decoration lamp La may be provided. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may perform adjustment control and initialization control for the light amount. In the light amount adjustment function, adjustment control and initialization control may be executed with the light amount stage set by a predetermined setter as an initial stage, or a predetermined light amount can be set without a setter. Adjustment control and initialization control may be executed with the stage as an initial stage. When a plurality of decoration lamps La are provided, the light quantity of some decoration lamps La can be adjusted, while the light quantity of other decoration lamps La may not be adjustable. For example, the light quantity of the decoration lamp La used for the effect during the execution of the special game may be adjustable, while the light quantity of the decoration lamp La used for error notification may not be adjustable.

  When the sound volume adjustment function and the light amount adjustment function are provided, the operation means operated when adjusting the sound volume and the operation means operated when adjusting the light amount may be the same operation means or different. Operation means may be used.

  When the volume adjustment function and the light amount adjustment function are provided, the period during which the volume can be adjusted and the period during which the light amount can be adjusted may be different. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may make it possible to adjust the volume while the special game is being executed, while making it impossible to adjust the light amount. In addition, for example, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the light amount during the movie demonstration, but may be unable to adjust the volume. In such a case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not need to display a meter corresponding to an item that cannot be adjusted while displaying a meter corresponding to an adjustable item among the volume and the light amount.

  In place of or in addition to the volume adjustment function, a change function that can change the effect mode, the background image of the effect symbol, and the like may be provided. Note that, as the effect mode, for example, there may be an effect mode in which the execution frequency of a predetermined effect is different, or an effect mode in which a specific effect can be executed. In addition, as the effect mode, it is possible to change whether or not to perform a three-dimensional display for a display effect capable of performing a three-dimensional display, the intensity of the effect when performing a three-dimensional display, and the like. In addition, the intensity | strength of the effect in making a three-dimensional display is the depth of a stereoscopic vision, for example. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform change control and initialization control similarly to the above-described volume adjustment control and initialization control for changing the execution mode of the predetermined effect. In addition, in the change function of the execution mode of the predetermined effect, change control and initialization control may be executed with the execution mode of the effect set by the predetermined setting device as the initial execution mode, and a setting device is provided. Instead, the change control and the initialization control may be executed with the predetermined execution mode as the initial execution mode.

  The effect symbol displayed in the effect game may be different from the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display demonstration as long as the identification information that can be specified from the effect symbol is at least the same, and the display pattern of the effect symbol may be different . The identification information that can be specified from the effect symbol may be, for example, a number indicated by each effect symbol. For example, in an effect game, an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character are displayed as effect symbols, while in a symbol display demo, in addition to an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character, A character image indicating the name may be displayed as an effect design.

  -In multiple symbol display demonstrations executed during a series of standby states, the identification information that can be specified from the effect symbol may be at least the same, and the display pattern of the effect symbol may be different. In other words, an effect with the same identification information that can be specified from the effect symbol is, for example, the same number as the effect symbol, and the color of the effect symbol, the character displayed along with the number, and the display of the number It may be an effect with different aspects (Chinese numerals, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, etc.).

The sub control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume during the big hit game.
The number of volume levels that can be set by the setting device 33 may be arbitrarily changed, may be greater than 10 levels, or may be smaller. In addition, the number of instruction steps that can be set by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT may be arbitrarily changed, may be greater than eight steps, or may be smaller. Further, the volume level and the instruction level may be the same number of steps, or the volume level and the instruction level may be different. When the number of stages is different, the volume stage may have more stages than the instruction stage and vice versa.

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

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

The specific configuration of the setting device 33 can be arbitrarily changed. That is, the specific configuration is not limited as long as it can be set before power-on.
-The specific configuration of the operation means that can be operated by the player for volume adjustment may be arbitrarily changed. For example, touch-type operation means, dial-type operation means, and lever-type operation means may be used.

  The sub-control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 14, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp. An audio control board may be provided.

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

  When the effect display device 14 is equipped with a main display device (for example, main liquid crystal) that mainly performs effect display and a sub display device (for example, sub liquid crystal) that additionally performs effect display, the volume meter M1 is sub-displayed. You may make it display on an apparatus.

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

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

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery after the end of the big hit game is changed with a high probability in response to the winning of the big winning lottery. For pachinko machines with a probability variation function, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until a winning lottery is won, or a special game for a predetermined number of times There is a specification that assigns a probability variation state until the process ends. In addition, pachinko machines having a probability variation function have a specification that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko machine equipped with a function to improve the entrance rate. The entrance rate improvement function increases the probability that the normal variable member 17 operates in an allowable state, and gives an entrance rate improvement state that improves the entrance rate per unit time to the second start port 16.

In the following, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added.
(A) When the change control is performed during the special period, the effect executing means is not a variable game in which the change game for which the change control is performed is a big hit, and the change game for which the change control has been performed. When there is a pending variation game to be executed later than the variation game to be executed next to the variation game for which the change control has been performed, it is possible to perform an effect with the changed volume or light quantity.

  (B) comprising a standby effect executing means for executing a standby effect, and the initialization condition is such that the change control is executed between the end of the variable game and the execution of the standby effect for a specified number of times. If there is not, it is established when the predetermined number of times of the standby effect is executed after the end of the variable game, while the predetermined number of times of the standby effect is executed after the variable game is ended When the change control is executed, the change control is executed when the standby effect is executed a specific number of times after the change control is executed.

  (C) A standby effect executing means for executing a standby effect is provided, and the standby effect is an effect that is started when a predetermined standby condition is established, and an effect of a predetermined effect time is repeated once. The change control means is capable of executing the initialization control when the standby game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the variable game, and the standby condition is determined by the variable game. If the change control is not executed between the end of the game and the lapse of the specified time, the change game may be established when the specified time has elapsed since the end of the change game. In the case where the change control is executed during the period from the end of the process until the lapse of the specified time, it can be established when a specific time has passed since the change control was executed.

  YB ... game board, YBa ... game area, SE1 ... first start sensor (entrance detection means), SE2 ... second start sensor (entrance detection means), SE5 ... out port sensor (discharge detection means), EBT ... effect Button (operation means, second operation means), LBT ... left button (operation means, first operation means), RBT ... right button (operation means, first operation means), M1 ... volume meter (execution mode information), 14 ... effect display device (effect executing means, information display means, execution mode notifying means, standby effect executing means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (variation determining means), 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub Control CPU (change control means, measurement means).

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can execute a variable game,
Variation determining means for determining a variation pattern of the variation game;
Production execution means for performing production,
Operable operating means;
Change control means capable of at least one of change control for changing the volume according to operation of the operation means and change control for changing the amount of light, and
The change control means is capable of the change control in a special period that is at least a part of the change time of the change game,
The gaming machine, wherein the special period is a period determined according to the variation pattern.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special period is a period from a start of the variable game to a lapse of a fixed time determined according to the variable pattern. The change control means includes
Initialization control for changing at least one of the volume and the light amount to a predetermined initial value is possible,
The initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control can be satisfied at a predetermined timing when the change control is not executed within a specific period in a period in which the variable game is not executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the change control is executed, the change is not established at the predetermined timing.   The said effect execution means can perform an effect with the volume or light quantity after a change after the end of the variable game in which the said change control was performed, when the said change control was performed in the said special period. Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Items3.   The said effect execution means can perform an effect with the volume or light quantity after a change from the execution of the variable game in which the said change control was performed, when the said change control was performed in the said special period. The gaming machine according to claim 3.

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