JP2019088562A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: Sound quality is notified when operation means is operated in a specific mode after shifting to a standby state until a predetermined time is elapsed. In a case where sound quality is notified when the operation means is operated in a specific mode, when a game ball is detected by an out-port sensor after shifting to the standby state until a predetermined time is elapsed, a standby performance is not started when a predetermined time is elapsed after shifting to the standby state, and sound quality is notified even after a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed in response to, for example, the entry of a gaming ball into a starting opening. Then, after a big hit in the symbol variation game, a big hit game is given. In addition, during the execution of the symbol variation game, for example, various effects such as an advance notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation that the symbol variation game is a big hit are performed.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is one which is controlled to a standby state for waiting for execution of a symbol variation game. Then, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a standby effect is executed by performing a demonstration display during the standby state.

JP, 2006-158436, A

However, although standby effects are executed in such a gaming machine, it is desirable to improve the interest in the game by devising the effect mode of the standby effects.
The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and informing of a setting relating to a specific effect, wherein an effect control means for performing control relating to an effect, and a detecting means for detecting a game ball And an operation control means operable by the player and an adjustment control means capable of adjusting a setting relating to a specific effect, wherein the effect control means is in a standby state and before a predetermined time elapses. When the game ball is not detected by the detection means, on the occasion that the predetermined time has elapsed since transitioning to the standby state, notification of setting relating to a specific effect is made, and standby effect is started, and transition is made to the standby state Triggered by the fact that the operation means has been operated in a specific manner between the time when the predetermined time has passed and the notification concerning the setting relating to a specific effect, the operation means In the case where the setting related to a specific effect is notified on the occasion of being operated in the specific mode, the game ball is moved by the detection means from the transition to the standby state until the predetermined time elapses. When it is detected, the waiting effect is not started in response to the passage of the predetermined time after the transition to the waiting state, and the setting regarding the specific effect is informed even after the game ball is detected by the detecting means. Make it a gist.

With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect control means may start a specific effect in response to the setting of the specific effect being adjusted.
With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect control means may start a specific effect in a dedicated effect mode in response to the setting of the specific effect being adjusted.

With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the effect control means starts a specific effect when the setting related to the specific effect is adjusted, the specific effect is started, and after the specific effect is started, a specific time has elapsed. A specific effect may be ended.

  With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the adjustment control means is either during transition to the standby state or until the predetermined time has elapsed, or after transition to the standby state and after the predetermined time has elapsed. Even if there is, it may be possible to adjust the setting for a specific effect.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows a game board typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the outline | summary of a waiting period. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the flow of a waiting period. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a movable body. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the method of sound volume adjustment and sound quality adjustment. The figure which shows a standby production determination process. The figure which shows the waiting production change processing. The figure which shows initialization processing. The figure which shows a special sound production start process. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 2nd Embodiment.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in the present specification indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. In the frame 11, a game board 20 described later is mounted.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the launch handle 16, the launch intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17 as a light emitting means. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as an emission effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 as sound output means. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, a third operation button BT3 and an operation lever LE as operation means operable by the player. The first operation button BT1 is configured by four operation units of an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a right button RBT, and a left button LBT.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the gaming board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various types of information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display portion 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, "the second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "the second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished from one another, they may be collectively shown as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (big hit lottery described later).

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. In the present specification, "definite stop display" and "derivative" have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol as a predetermined display result and an off symbol as an off display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, the player can recognize the out-of-plane.

  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 prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is advantageous to the player because the player can obtain a large number of winning balls. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is displayed in the special game, control is performed in a state where the jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the first special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is indicated as “first special pending number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is indicated as “second special pending number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are “4”, respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived from the ordinary symbol display portion 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an offset symbol. If a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In the normal game, when the normal losing symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the falling. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the normal symbols is won, the normal hitting symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal hitting game is awarded after the end of the normal game. Although details will be described later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22 f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

  The information display device 22 may include a state display unit that displays information capable of recognizing the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information displayed in the state display unit may be information that can specify that the state is a high probability state described later, or may be information that can specify that the state is a high base state described later. The plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be separately provided in parts different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 in which game balls flow down on the front side (front side). In addition, the game board 20 is provided with a guiding passage 25 for guiding the game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 16 to the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a center frame 26 provided with various decorations substantially at the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center character.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 27 as effect executing means for executing effects. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device configured to include a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27 r through the opening 26 a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying various images as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start opening 28 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting opening 28 is always open to allow the game ball to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball having entered the first start port 28 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start opening 29 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second start port 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball having entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the normally variable member 30 in the game area 21. The normal variable member 30 can operate in the open state of the normal variable member 30 and in the closed state of the normal variable member 30. Normally, the open state of the variable member 30 is a state in which the gaming ball can enter the second starting opening 29 or is easy to enter. Normally, the closed state of the variable member 30 is a state where the gaming ball can not enter the second starting opening 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal actuator A1 for operating the variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated to open the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opened in the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the big winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the winning balls is established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 in the game area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in the open state of the special variable member 32 and in the closed state of the special variable member 32. The open state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The closed state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the gaming ball can not enter the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated to open the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which game balls can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 opened in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize sensor SE5 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the general prize hole 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the winning balls is established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as a winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, the large winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34. The "winning" is that the gaming ball enters the winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail, a windmill or the like for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 is opened in the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an out port sensor SE6 that detects the game ball entered in the out port 35 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the out port sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball having entered the out port 35 passes. In the present embodiment, the out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball corresponds to the detection unit.

  In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered the winning opening are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of out-ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body 80 as movable means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 3, which may be hereinafter described as "actuator A3") for operating the movable body 80. For example, a stepping motor can be employed as the actuator A3.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes an original position sensor SE7 and an effect position sensor SE8. The original position sensor SE7 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is at the original position described later. The effect position sensor SE8 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is located at an effect position described later.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery. The high probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability (probability of being a big hit) is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls is different. The high base state is an improvement in the ball entering rate in which the ball entering rate of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is improved compared to the low base state. As described above, in the high base state, the ball entering rate of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is improved compared to the low base state, and the ball entering the second starting opening 29 becomes easy. From the above, it is a game state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a so-called "power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-power support state".

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the variable member 30 normally in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one open of the variable member 30 in normal hit game At least one control may be performed out of the control for making the time longer than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the variable member 30 can be operated open in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time shortening condition" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuating time reduction state" for the special symbol.

  In the following description, the gaming state in the low probability state and the low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the gaming state in the low probability state and the high base state is referred to as "low probability high base state", and the gaming state in the high probability state and high base state is referred to as "high probability high base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols ZA and ZB as a big hit symbol of the first special symbol. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols Za and Zb as a big hit symbol of the second special symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plural types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Also, as a type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

  In the present embodiment, of the first special symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the pattern ZA, and 35 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the pattern ZB. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol Zb.

  In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number set in advance.

  One round game is ended by establishing 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. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In round games, round effects are performed. And, in the big hit game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect of notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

  The first prescribed number of times (16 times in the present embodiment) is defined as the prescribed number of round games for the symbols ZA and Za. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a second prescribed number of times (four times in the present embodiment) smaller than the first prescribed number of times is defined as the prescribed number of round games.

  In the patterns ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as gaming states after the end of the big hit game. After the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given while the next big hit game is being given.

In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as gaming states after the big hit game is over. After the big hit game end based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given, and a predetermined upper limit number of special games are ended, or before the upper limit number of special games is ended. A high base condition is awarded during a whistle where a big hit game is awarded.

Next, an example of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27, there is a effect symbol variation game in which a combination of effect symbols is finally derived while displaying the effect symbols variably displayed in a plurality of lines. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third row symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit design combination by the production design is the design combination where the production design of all lines becomes identical like “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, in the effect game, a combination of out-of-patterns due to the in-process symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination of the detachment by the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “787” or “556” in which at least a part of the production symbol in the row is different from the production symbol in the other row. Note that, in the effect game, the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed before the finalized display. In the present specification, “temporary display” is a temporary stop state before the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop, and for example, the effect pattern is in a state of fluctuating fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In Reach, the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed on a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment) It is in the state where the production design of) is being fluctuated and displayed. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects different in the motion of the character and the effect pattern to be appeared.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main substrate 40. The main substrate 40 performs various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub substrate 41. The sub-substrate 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main substrate 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs processing for causing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40 b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time of the game until the special game is ended after the special game is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect game which is performed during the period in which the special game is ended after the special game is started. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game to be performed during the final game after the special game is started.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern, as the contents of the effect game, the contents of the effect of causing the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived through reach effect are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for causing the symbol combination of the off-position to be finally derived is determined without passing through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main substrate 40 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described.
The sub-substrate 41 and the main substrate 40 are connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a control signal can be output in one direction from the main substrate 40 to the sub substrate 41.

  The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41 a, a sub control ROM 41 b, and a sub control RAM 41 c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processing by executing the sub control program. For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs control relating to an effect. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that performs control relating to the effect corresponds to the effect control means. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to display effects in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data relating to a light emission effect in the decoration lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41 b stores voice effect data on the sound effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41 c 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 41 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub-substrate 41 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

The sub control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a, the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE have been operated.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the original position sensor SE7 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output from the original position sensor SE7. The original position sensor SE7 outputs a detection signal when detecting that the movable body 80 is at the original position.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the effect position sensor SE8 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output from the effect position sensor SE8. The effect position sensor SE8 outputs a detection signal when detecting that the movable body 80 is at the effect position.

The sub control CPU 41a and the actuator A3 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuator A3.
Next, special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first start opening 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Do. If the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the hold condition of the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) which can specify the updated first special hold number. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method.

  When the gaming ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, when the first special holding 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 40c, main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. If the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the same. Thereby, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, it is possible to suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol start processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is established. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while it makes a negative decision if it is in the big hit game or in the special game. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. When the second special hold number is one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special holding number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. When the first special hold number is one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special holding number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Thus, the main control CPU 40a gives priority to the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, a first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c when the random number information stored first is read out.

  Next, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to be a big hit. This processing corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination as to whether or not a big hit is made is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number that can be identified from the random number information matches the big hit determination value. The determination of whether or not to be a big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number that can be identified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

If it is determined that a big hit will be made, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined big hit symbol. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when determining that it does not become a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines an out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined out-of-out symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of subtraction of the second special reserve number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) or determination of the outlying symbol, based on the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The determination of the fluctuation pattern and the setting of the symbol command and the game start command are performed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 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. In addition, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect pattern, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the game Set the end command to the output buffer.

  Subsequently, a standby state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, a period controlled to the standby state is referred to as a standby period. Although the details will be described later, the waiting period is a period controlled when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0” when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed after the special game is finished executing. Do. In addition, when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) ends, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state if both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0”. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when execution of the special game is permitted and when execution of the special game is not suspended.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to grant a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit process.

  When the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are finished. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game every time the round game is started. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) which can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, the gaming state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, a main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40 c with a value capable of specifying control to a high probability state Set in the flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, the main control RAM 40 c is assigned a value that can be specified to control the high base state. Set to base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state while the next big hit game is started.

  When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the big hit game is ended. Set in the flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, when the big hit game is ended, the main control RAM 40 c is assigned a value that can be specified to control to the high base state. Set to base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state having the upper limit number of times, the main control RAM 40c stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number as the remaining number of special games giving the high base state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts one from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state as a main probability state flag when starting a big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state as the main probability state flag, the output buffer can output information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a high probability state as a main probability state flag, information capable of specifying a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  When main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the main base state flag, the output buffer is information capable of specifying the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command). Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the high base state in the main base state flag, information capable of specifying the high base state (hereinafter referred to as high base state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  Further, in the processing other than the above-described processing, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the out-port sensor SE6, information capable of specifying that the gaming ball has entered the out-port 35 (hereinafter, out-port command ) Is set in the output buffer.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is the detached symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the detachment due to the rendering symbol.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a holds the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the symbol combination (for example, "787") including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect is determined as an execution condition of reach effect. Note that, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery, and that the reach lottery has been won.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, after starting the effect game, temporarily stops the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol when the predetermined timing comes, and also causes the input of the game end command to trigger the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol. To derive Note that the sub control CPU 41a may count a fluctuation time that can be identified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the gaming state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
Upon input of the low probability state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the sub probability state flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the high probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state to the sub-probability state flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c.

Upon input of the low base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Upon input of the high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state to the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41 c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41 c.

Subsequently, the standby period will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
In the present embodiment, the waiting period includes a demonstration waiting period, a waiting demonstration period, a title demonstration period, and a warning period. 5 (a), (b), (c), and (d) show the display modes of the effect display device 27 in the demonstration waiting period, the waiting demonstration period, the title demonstration period, and the alerting period, respectively. FIG.

  First, during the demonstration waiting period, demonstration waiting presentation is executed. In this demonstration waiting effect, the aspect of the effect executed immediately before the start of the waiting period is continued (maintained). That is, the demonstration waiting effect is an effect to be executed in the aspect of the effect which was being executed immediately before the standby state was started (the aspect of the effect being executed when not being controlled to the standby state), and the standby state It is an effect performed in a manner that can not be identified. In other words, in the present embodiment, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect is an aspect in which all the aspects of the effect performed before the standby period is started are the same.

  The demonstration waiting effect is executed so as to continue the mode when the special game is ended and the variation interval time has elapsed when the standby state is entered after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the effect symbol is continuously displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 continuously from the time when the execution of the special game is finished and the variation interval time has elapsed. At the same time, the background image HG is continuously displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  In addition, the demonstration waiting effect is executed such that the mode when the execution of the big hit game is ended continues when the standby state is obtained immediately after the execution of the big hit game is ended. In this embodiment, although illustration is omitted, since the execution of the big hit game is finished, the presentation symbol at the time of the big hit is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in a fixed stop display, and the background image is displayed. It is continuously displayed on the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27.

  The demonstration waiting period is a case where the execution of the special game is permitted and the start condition is satisfied when the execution of the special game is not suspended (shown as “no suspension” in FIG. 4). That is, in the present embodiment, the demonstration waiting period is a controllable period when the waiting period is started (becomes in the waiting state).

  In addition, the demonstration waiting period is a case where an out port command is input before a predetermined time (t2-t1) (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the waiting demo period (a game to the out port 35) The start condition may also be satisfied if a ball has been detected.

  In the demonstration waiting period, the termination condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t1 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed without the entry of the gaming ball into the out port 35 being detected. That is, the predetermined time t1 corresponds to the time controlled to the demonstration waiting period when the gaming ball to the out port 35 is not detected. Further, in the present embodiment, after the demonstration waiting period ends, the control is performed during the waiting demonstration period.

Next, in the standby demonstration period, standby demonstration effects are executed. The standby demonstration effect is an effect that is executed in a mode that can identify that the apparatus is in the standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the waiting demonstration effect is executed, the background image HG is continuously displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as in the demonstration waiting effect, Unlike the demonstration waiting effect, the effect pattern is temporarily displayed on the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the standby demonstration effect, an effect in which the effect display device 27 displays the background image HG and the effect pattern is executed. Also, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, an effect of operating the movable body 80 as a standby demonstration effect (hereinafter, may be described as “movable object effect”) may be performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed in the standby demonstration period. Although details will be described later, the volume adjustment can be performed when the volume meter M1 is displayed, and the sound quality adjustment can be performed when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.

  In the standby demonstration period, the start condition is satisfied either when the demonstration waiting period is over or when the warning period is over. That is, in the present embodiment, the waiting demo period is a controllable period after the end of the demonstration waiting period and the warning period.

In the standby demo period, the termination condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the standby demo period.
Further, in the standby demonstration period controlled after the end of the demonstration waiting period, the termination condition is satisfied also in the following case. Specifically, the termination condition when the entry of the gaming ball to the out port 35 is detected before the predetermined time (t2-t1) (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the standby demonstration period. Is established.

  In the present embodiment, when the waiting demo period ends when the predetermined time t3 has elapsed since the start of the waiting demo period, the title demo period is controlled after the waiting demo period ends. On the other hand, when the entry of the game ball to the out port 35 is detected before the predetermined time (t2-t1) has elapsed since the start of the standby demonstration period, the standby demonstration period is ended. After the waiting demonstration period is over, the demonstration waiting period is controlled.

  Subsequently, in the title demonstration period, a title demonstration effect is executed. The title demonstration effect is an effect to be executed in a mode that can identify the standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the title demonstration effect is executed, a title demonstration image TDG is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Further, in the title demonstration period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed.

  The start condition is established when the waiting demo period is over due to the passage of a predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 12) since the starting of the waiting demo period. That is, in the present embodiment, the title demonstration period is a period that can be controlled after the standby demonstration period is over.

  In the title demonstration period, the termination condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t4 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed. That is, the predetermined time t4 corresponds to the time controlled to the title demonstration period. Further, in the present embodiment, after the title demonstration period is over, the warning period is controlled.

  Next, in the alerting period, an effect capable of identifying the alert regarding the stagnation is executed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), “pachinko / pachislot is a play to be enjoyed moderately,” when an effect capable of identifying a warning regarding depression is performed. "Let's be careful about the letters and" I'm stuck. " The alerting image KG including the characters and is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  In the warning period, the start condition is satisfied when the title demonstration period is over. That is, in the present embodiment, the attention calling period is a period that can be controlled after the title demonstration period ends.

  In the warning period, the end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t5 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed. That is, the predetermined time t5 corresponds to a controlled period of the alerting period. Further, in the present embodiment, after the warning period is over, control is performed during the standby demonstration period.

  In the present embodiment, an effect including one time each of an effect capable of specifying a waiting demonstration effect, a title demonstration effect, and an alert about a stagnation is equivalent to a waiting effect. In the present embodiment, the waiting effect is executed in the order of the waiting demonstration effect, the title demonstration effect, and the effect that can specify the attention regarding the stagnation. Note that, of the effects performed in the standby period, the demonstration waiting effect does not correspond to the standby effect.

  In the present embodiment, after one execution of each of the waiting demonstration effect, the title demonstration effect, and the effect capable of specifying the alert regarding the depression is performed once, the attention on the standby demonstration effect, the title demonstration effect, and the depression is again performed. It is possible to execute an effect that can identify the awakening once each. As described above, in the present embodiment, the standby effect is an effect that can be repeatedly performed during the standby state.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the movable body effect will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the movable body effect is not performed, the movable body 80 is located at the original position. When the movable body 80 is positioned at the original position, the entire movable body 80 is positioned inside the outer shape of the frame 11 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. In other words, when the movable body 80 is located at the original position, it can be grasped as a state in which the movable body 80 is housed inside the outer shape of the frame 11. Therefore, when the movable body 80 is in the original position, the player can not visually recognize the movable body 80.

  Then, when execution of the movable body effect is started, the movable body 80 operates from the original position toward the effect position. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, at least a part of the movable body 80 protrudes outward beyond the outer shape of the frame 11. Therefore, when the movable body is positioned at the effect position, the player can visually recognize the movable body 80. In addition, when execution of the movable body effect ends, the movable body 80 operates from the effect position toward the original position.

  When transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state, in the first standby effect after transitioning to the standby state, while the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect, the second and subsequent times after transition to the standby state In the standby effect of, the movable body effect is executed as a standby demonstration effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state, the first standby effect after transitioning to the standby state is performed in the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect. The second and subsequent standby effects after transition to the standby state are executed in an effect mode including movable object effects. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state, the standby effect is performed in the effect mode including the movable object effect when the standby effect is executed in the effect mode not including the movable object effect. It may be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect mode not including the movable body effect corresponds to the first effect mode, and the effect mode including the movable object effect corresponds to the second effect mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, the movable body 80 does not operate when the standby effect is executed in the first effect mode, and the movable body 80 operates when the standby effect is executed in the second effect mode. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first time corresponds to the first number, and the second and subsequent times correspond to the second number. Then, in the present embodiment, the low probability low base state corresponds to a predetermined gaming state.

  On the other hand, when transitioning to the standby state in the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state, the waiting demo is performed no matter how many waiting effects are produced after transitioning to the standby state. The movable body effect is not executed as the effect. As described above, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state in the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state, the standby effect is executed in the effect mode not including the movable object effect Be done. In other words, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state in the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state, the first waiting effect and the second time after transition to the standby state The subsequent standby effects are performed in an effect mode that does not include the movable object effect. In the present embodiment, the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state correspond to a specific gaming state.

As described above, the effect display device 27 and the movable body 80 that execute the standby effect correspond to the standby effect execution means.
In the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game, during the jackpot game, and during the standby period, the above-described voice presentation can be performed.

  During the execution of the special game, the audio presentation may be executed in a presentation mode in which a predetermined music is output. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of predetermined music pieces. Then, when the execution of the special game is finished and the standby state is entered, the audio presentation of the presentation aspect of outputting the predetermined music is continuously executed. In the present embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state, the demonstration waiting period is first controlled, so that in the demonstration waiting period, the audio presentation is performed in a presentation mode in which a predetermined music is output.

  Then, a predetermined music is output triggered by the passage of a predetermined time t2 (see FIG. 12) after the transition to the standby state without detection of entry of the game ball to the out port 35. The audio presentation of the presentation aspect is ended.

  On the other hand, if entry of the gaming ball to the out port 35 is detected before transition to the standby state until a predetermined time t2 elapses, finally the gaming ball to the out port 35 is In response to the passage of a predetermined time t2 since the entry of the ball is detected, the audio presentation of the presentation aspect of outputting the predetermined music is ended. In the present embodiment, the sound effect corresponds to a specific effect.

Subsequently, volume adjustment and sound quality adjustment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, volume control will be described.
In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment can be performed when the volume meter M1 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 divides the meter image into a plurality of elements so as to be able to specify a plurality of types of volume (stages of volume), and specifies the selected volume among the plurality of types of volume. It is color-coded to be able to. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when four elements (tick mark “4”) are colored, it can be specified that the selected volume is “four levels of volume”. In the present embodiment, the volume increases as the number of steps (scales) increases.

As shown in FIG. 7B, by operating the upper button UBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases.
It can be instructed to turn up the volume. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, by operating the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases. It can be instructed to lower the volume. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the selected volume according to the operation of the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1.

Subsequently, sound quality adjustment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the sound quality is one of the sound output states. Further, in the present embodiment, the sound quality includes the relationship between the frequency of the sound and the output level of the sound (so-called frequency characteristic). The output level here is a value that can specify the amount of output when outputting a sound. Specifically, when the output level is "0", the selected volume is output as it is. Also, when the output level is "3", the sound is output at a volume 3 dB (decibel) greater than the selected volume, and when the output level is "-3", it is 3 dB (dec) lower than the selected volume. Output at the volume. That is, the output level in the present embodiment is a value that can specify the value to be increased or decreased from the selected volume. Note that the output level is not limited to a value that can specify the value to be increased or decreased from the selected volume, for example, at what ratio the selected volume is output, that is, the output ratio (amplification factor) is specified The value may be

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of output modes that define the sound quality. In the present embodiment, changing the output mode corresponds to adjusting the sound quality (sound quality adjustment).

Here, the output mode of the present embodiment will be described.
The output modes of the present embodiment include a standard mode, a high-tone emphasis mode, and a low-pitch emphasis mode. In the present embodiment, a sound with a frequency of about 100 Hz (hertz) is a low frequency sound, and a sound with a frequency of about 5000 Hz (hertz) is a high frequency sound. However, which frequency band is regarded as the low frequency band and which frequency band is considered as the high frequency band can be arbitrarily set by the manufacturer of the gaming machine. In the following description, low-frequency sounds may be referred to as "low-pitched sounds", and high-frequency sounds may be referred to as "high-pitched sounds".

  The standard mode is an output mode in which when the sound is output, the selected volume is output as it is, regardless of the frequency of the output sound. That is, the standard mode is an output mode in which a constant output level is determined, regardless of whether it is a low-pitched sound or a high-pitched sound.

  The high-tone emphasis mode is an output mode in which, when outputting a sound, when the output sound is a high-pitched sound, the volume is output at a volume higher than the selected volume. Specifically, the high-tone emphasis mode in the present embodiment is set so that the output level in the case of outputting a sound around 5000 Hz with a frequency of 5000 Hz as a peak becomes high. That is, the treble emphasis mode is an output mode for emphasizing (emphasizing) the sound of the treble range and outputting it by adjusting the volume of the treble range to be large.

  The bass emphasis mode is an output mode in which, when a sound is outputted, when the sound to be outputted is a sound in the bass range, the sound is outputted at a volume higher than the selected volume. Specifically, the bass emphasis mode in the present embodiment is set so that the output level in the case of outputting a sound with a frequency of around 100 Hz with the frequency of 100 Hz as a peak becomes high. That is, the bass emphasis mode is an output mode in which the bass range sound is emphasized (emphasized) and output by adjusting the volume of the bass range to be high.

In the present embodiment, the output mode can be changed when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.
The sound quality selection image M2 is an image that can specify the selected output mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sound quality selection image M2 is an image imitating the character "standard mode", an image imitating the character "high-pitched mode", and the "bass emphasis mode". And a selection bar BG capable of specifying the selected output mode.

  In the present embodiment, one of the image simulating the character “standard mode”, the image simulating the character “high-pitched emphasis mode”, and the image imitating the character “bass emphasis mode” is selected by the selection bar BG. By being enclosed, it is possible to specify the selected output mode. As shown in FIG. 7A, when the image imitating the character "standard mode" is enclosed by the selection bar BG, it can be specified that the standard mode is selected as the output mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, by displaying the sound quality selection image M2, the selected output mode (sound quality) is notified.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, by operating the operation lever LE, an image imitating a character of "high-pitched emphasis mode" is surrounded by the selection bar BG. This makes it possible to specify that the selected output mode has been changed from the standard mode to the high-tone emphasis mode. Although illustration is omitted, the selected output mode is changed to the bass emphasis mode by further operating the operation lever LE, and then the selected output mode is further operated by operating the operation lever LE. Is changed to the standard mode. As described above, by operating the operation lever LE when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, the selected output mode can be switched in the order of the standard mode, the treble emphasis mode, and the bass emphasis mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the output mode (sound quality) is changed by operating the operation lever LE. In the present embodiment, the sound quality corresponds to the setting related to a specific effect, and the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment being performed) corresponds to the setting related to a specific effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to the operation of the operation means in a specific mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to a specific operation of the operation means. And in this embodiment, the operation in the specific mode and the specific operation are a single push (being operated once), a long push (being operated continuously for a prescribed time or more), and a continuous hitting (the interval Include being operated multiple times).

  And, in the present embodiment, in the sound effects executed during the special game, during the big hit game, and during the standby period, the sound is based on the selected volume and the selected output mode. It is output.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment has been performed), the sound effect is started in the effect mode in which the special music is output. The sound effect started in the effect mode of outputting the special music is an effect for confirming the sound quality output in the output mode after the change. In the present embodiment, the effect mode for outputting a special music corresponds to a dedicated effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the special music is a music not output during the special game or the big hit game, and is a special music output when the sound quality adjustment is performed. In the present embodiment, the special songs output in the standard mode, the high-pitched mode, and the low-pitch mode are the same type (one type) of music, but the sound quality of the music is different. As a result, the sound quality of the special music can be focused on, and the sound quality defined in the changed output mode can be easily confirmed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sound effect is started in the effect mode of outputting the special music, the special music is output when the predetermined time t6 elapses after the sound effect is started. The audio presentation of the presentation mode is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time t6 corresponds to the time when the sound effect of the effect aspect of outputting the special music is executed.

Here, control relating to the standby period performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game end command, it measures a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, when the predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed, the sub control CPU 41a determines the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command and the second special hold number specified from the second hold number command. Is 0, a value indicating that it is a demo waiting period is set to the waiting period flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c, and control is performed to the demonstration waiting period. In this case, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value indicating time t1 in the first standby counter assigned to the secondary control RAM 41c, and indicates time t2 (> time t1) in the second standby counter assigned to the secondary control RAM 41c. Set the value

  The first waiting counter is a counter for controlling a waiting period (a demonstration waiting period, a waiting demonstration period, a title demonstration period, and a warning period). The second standby counter is a counter for ending the audio presentation of the presentation mode in which the predetermined music is output in the standby period. In the present embodiment, the time t1 corresponds to a first time, and also corresponds to a predetermined time. Further, in the present embodiment, the time t2 corresponds to a second time. In the present embodiment, the time t2 is longer than the time t1.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the effect in the effect mode continuing from immediately before (to execute the demonstration waiting effect). Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a continues to display the background image HG, and controls the effect display device 27 so as to continue and display the effect pattern on a fixed stop.

  Then, in the demonstration waiting period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter and the second standby counter at predetermined intervals. In addition, in the demo waiting period, when the first control counter does not become 0, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an out port command, the sub control CPU 41a sets the value indicating the time t1 in the first standby counter again, and sets the demo waiting period. Control is performed to extend, and a value indicating time t2 (> time t1) is set again in the second standby counter.

  Further, when the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is a standby demonstration period in the standby period flag, and controls in the standby demonstration period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t3 to the first standby counter.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 when being controlled during the standby demonstration period. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a performs control during the standby demonstration period, the sub control CPU 41a performs a standby effect start process shown in FIG.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the standby effect start process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The standby effect start process is triggered by control during the standby demo period.
First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S101). In the process of step S101, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state by referring to the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c.

When it is not determined that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S101: NO
The sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect mode that does not include a movable object effect as an effect mode of the standby effect (step S105). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S101: YES), the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of times of standby effect execution (step S102). In the process of step S102, the sub control CPU 41a updates information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the waiting effect set in the execution number flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of times of execution of the standby effect one time, and sets information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the standby effect after the addition in the number of execution times flag. Here, the number of times of execution of the waiting effect after the addition is a number indicating how many times the standby effect to be started is the standby effect after being controlled to the standby state. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the standby effect.

Next, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the execution number flag to determine whether the number of executions of the standby effect is two or more (step S103).
When it is not determined that the number of times is two or more (step S103: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines an effect mode that does not include a movable object effect as an effect mode of the standby effect (step S105). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

  If it is determined that the number of times is two or more (YES in step S103), the sub control CPU 41a determines a representation mode including a movable body effect as a representation mode of the standby effect (step S104). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

  Then, when the standby effect start process is ended, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process different from the standby effect start process to start the standby demonstration effect among the standby effects. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image HG and temporarily display the effect pattern.

  Then, when the effect mode including the movable body effect is determined as the effect mode of the standby effect, the sub control CPU 41a starts the movable body effect. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 to move the movable body 80 from the original position to the effect position. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the current position of the movable body 80 based on the amount of movement of the movable body 80 from the original position.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a starts the movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets, in the sub-control RAM 41 c, information capable of specifying that it is the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a sets the switching operation effective period. Although the details will be described later, this switching operation effective period is an operation effective period for switching the effect mode of the standby effect.

  By performing the processing described above, when the sub control CPU 41a transitions to the standby state in the low probability low base state, the transition to the standby state and then the first standby effect does not include the movable body effect in the effect mode On the other hand, the second and subsequent standby effects after transition to the standby state are performed in the effect mode including the movable object effect. The sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state when it shifts to the standby state in the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state (the gaming state which is not the low probability low base state). Even if it is a standby effect for what number of times since then, it is performed in an effect mode that does not include the movable object effect.

Further, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses since the transition to the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the time t after the transition to the standby state.
When 1 has elapsed, the control is made during the waiting demo period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the time from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the standby state from the time t1. The volume and the sound quality are notified when the elapsed time. Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the time from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the time t1, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the standby state from the time t1. In response to the passage, the standby effect is started.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a performs the control to extend the demonstration waiting period, and thus the standby The control is not performed during the waiting demo period when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the state. Then, the sub control CPU 41a performs control in the standby demonstration period, triggered by the passage of time t1 since the last detection of the gaming ball by the out-port sensor SE6.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses since the transition to the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the time t1 after the transition to the standby state. In response to the passage of time, the volume and the sound quality are not notified, and the standby effect is not started. Then, in the present embodiment, when the game control ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the sub-control CPU 41a transitions to the standby state, the game ball is finally out-port sensor SE6 The volume and the sound quality are notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the time of detection. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game control ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state, the game ball is finally out-port sensor SE6 The standby effect is started triggered by the passage of time t1 from when it is detected by the.

  Subsequently, the standby effect switching process will be described with reference to FIG. The standby effect switching process is performed at predetermined intervals until the movable object effect is ended, triggered by the setting of the switching operation effective period.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the second operation button BT2 is operated during the switching operation valid period (step S201). In the process of step S201, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the second operation button BT2 is operated when the operation signal indicating that the second operation button BT2 is operated is input.

If it is not determined that the second operation button BT2 has been operated (step S201: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect switching process.
If it is determined that the second operation button BT2 has been operated (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect (step S202). In the process of step S202, the sub control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 to move the movable body 80 from the current position to the original position. When the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, the effect position corresponds to the current position. On the other hand, when the movable body 80 is positioned at a position on the way from the original position to the rendering position, the position on the way corresponds to the current position.

Thus, the sub control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 41a switches the effect mode of the standby effect from the effect mode including the movable body effect to the effect mode not including the movable body effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated when the standby effect is being performed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode including the movable body effect does not include the movable body effect Switch to the mode. In the present embodiment, the operation of the second operation button BT2 when the movable body effect is being performed corresponds to the operation of the operation means in a predetermined mode. In the present embodiment, the operation in the predetermined mode is a single press (one operation), a long press (continuous operation for a prescribed time or more), and a continuous hit (a plurality of times with an interval). To be manipulated).

  When the movable body effect is ended, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that it is not the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the switching operation effective period.

Returning to the explanation of the control relating to the standby period, in the standby demonstration period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter every predetermined cycle.
Further, as described above, when the sub control CPU 41a controls during the demonstration waiting period, and when the out port command is input in the demonstration waiting period (when the gaming ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6), the sub control CPU 41a A value indicating time t1 is set in the first standby counter allocated to the control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a is also assigned to the sub control RAM 41c when controlling during the demo waiting period and when an out port command is input in the demo waiting period (when the gaming ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6). A value indicating time t2 is set to the second standby counter.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined time t2 is longer than the predetermined time t1 (the time when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 and is controlled to the demonstration waiting period) (see FIG. 12). For this reason, when the first standby counter becomes 0 and is controlled from the demonstration standby period to the standby demonstration period, the second standby counter has a value indicating a time (time (t2-t1)) larger than 0. In such a case, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the second standby counter for each predetermined cycle in the standby demonstration period.

  In the standby demonstration period, when the secondary control CPU 41a inputs an out-port command when the second standby counter is not 0 (when the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6), the standby period flag is in the demo waiting period. Set a value indicating that is, and control to the demo waiting period. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a resets the value indicating time t1 to the first standby counter allocated to the sub control RAM 41c, and sets the time t2 (> time t1) to the second standby counter allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Set the indicated value again.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a controls from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration waiting period, the standby demonstration effect is ended. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the movable body effect, when the control from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration waiting period is performed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect. Thus, when the sub control CPU 41a controls from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration waiting period, the standby effect is ended.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the sound volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 when it is controlled from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration waiting period. In this manner, when the sub control CPU 41a controls from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration waiting period, notification of the volume and the sound quality is continued.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is in the case where the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 until the predetermined time elapses after shifting to the standby state, and in the standby state If the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after time t1 has passed since the transition to, the standby effect is ended when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, while the game ball is out Even after the detection by the mouth sensor SE6, the volume and the sound quality are notified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. If the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when time t1 has passed and the time t2 has passed since transitioning to the standby state, time t1 has elapsed since transitioning to the standby state The volume and the sound quality are notified on the occasion of having done. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 41a notifies the volume and the sound quality even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

In addition, in the standby demonstration period, when the second standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a ends the audio presentation of the presentation mode in which the predetermined music is output.
In the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the timing when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby period and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed, if the time t2 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the second standby after subtraction The counter becomes 0. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the standby period for a time t1. If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 also between the timing when the time has elapsed and the time t2 after the transition to the standby period, the fact that the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state The audio production is ended as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed after the transition to the standby period. Thus, the specific condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after shifting to the standby state, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6 When the time t2 elapses since then, the second waiting counter after subtraction becomes zero. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses from the transition to the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a finally detects the out-port sensor The voice presentation is ended in response to the passage of time t2 after being detected by SE6.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby period. If the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the timing is shifted to the timing when the time t2 has passed since the transition to the standby period, the time t2 has been detected since the gaming ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6 When has passed, the second standby counter after subtraction becomes zero. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after shifting to the standby state. If the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has passed and the timing when the time t2 has passed since the transition to the standby state, the time t2 has passed since the transition to the standby state The voice effect is not ended in response to the passage of time, and the voice effect is ended in response to the passage of time t2 from when the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

In addition, in the standby demonstration period, when the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is a title demonstration period in the standby period flag, and controls in the title demonstration period. . Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t4 in the first standby counter. Also, when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the movable body effect,
End the movable body effect. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to start the title demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the title demonstration image TDG. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2.

  In the title demonstration period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter at predetermined intervals. When the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is a warning period in the waiting period flag, and controls the warning period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t5 in the first standby counter. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to start an effect capable of specifying an alert regarding a stagnation. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the alerting image KG.

  In the alerting period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter at predetermined intervals. When the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is a standby demo period in the standby period flag, and controls the standby demo period again.

  In addition, when the game control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the information set in the standby period flag, and ends the control related to the standby period. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that performs control relating to the standby effect corresponds to the standby effect control means.

  Subsequently, initialization processing will be described with reference to FIG. This initialization process is performed at predetermined intervals. Moreover, this initialization process is a process for initializing information that can specify the number of times of execution of the standby effect.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether information capable of specifying establishment of the initialization condition is set in the initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c (step S301).

  When the sub control CPU 41a receives a game start command, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying establishment of the initialization condition in the initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, the initialization condition is satisfied when the control of the standby state (standby period) ends and the execution of the special game is started.

If it is not determined that the information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition is set (step S301: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the information capable of specifying establishment of the initialization condition is set (step S301: YES), the sub control CPU 41a is set in the execution number flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Information that can specify the number of times the standby effect has been executed is initialized (step S302).

  In the process of step S302, the sub control CPU 41a sets, in the number of execution times flag, information capable of specifying “0 times”. When the sub-control CPU 41a sets the execution count flag to information that can specify "0 times", the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition set in the initialization flag. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

Subsequently, processing (sound quality adjustment processing) for changing the output mode performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
If the control lever LE is operated while displaying the sound quality selection image M2, the sub control CPU 41a updates the information set in the output mode flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The output mode flag is information that can specify the selected output mode.

  For example, when the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the standard mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the high-tone emphasis mode to the output mode flag. In addition, when the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the high-tone emphasis mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the low-pitch emphasis mode in the output mode flag. In addition, when the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the bass emphasis mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the standard mode in the output mode flag.

  As described above, when the control lever LE is operated while displaying the sound quality selection image M2, the sub control CPU 41a changes the selected output mode (adjusts the sound quality). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a capable of adjusting the sound quality according to the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to the adjustment control means.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a process (hereinafter, may be described as “special sound effect start process”) for starting sound effect of the effect mode for outputting a special music will be described. The special voice presentation start process is performed when the selected output mode is changed.

First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not voice presentation is being performed (step S401).
If it is not determined that the sound effect is being executed (step S401: NO), the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S403.

  On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 41a determines that the sound effect is being executed (step S401: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the sound effect being executed (step S402). In the process of step S402, for example, the sub control CPU 41a ends the output of a predetermined music or a special music.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a starts the sound effect in the effect mode of outputting the special music (step S403). In the process of step S403, the sub control CPU 41a outputs a special music based on the selected volume and the selected output mode (output mode after change). Further, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating time t6 to the special sound effect counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The special sound effect counter is a counter for counting the execution time of the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the special sound presentation start process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the sound effect triggered by the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment is performed). In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts voice rendition in an effect mode for outputting a special music, triggered by the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment has been performed).

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the output mode even when other audio effects such as the audio effect of the effect aspect that outputs the predetermined music are being executed. In response to the event, the execution of the other sound effect is ended, and the sound effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music is a effect to be executed prior to other sound effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even after the audio effect is ended, the sub control CPU 41a starts the audio effect of the effect mode in which the special music is output in response to the adjustment of the sound quality.

  Next, when the special sound presentation start process is ended, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the special sound presentation counter at predetermined intervals. Then, when the special sound effect counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a ends the sound effect of the effect aspect of outputting the special music. In this manner, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a starts the sound effect when the output mode is changed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the time t6 after the start of the sound effect. , End the voice presentation. In the present embodiment, the time t6 corresponds to the third time and also corresponds to the specific time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the other sound effect and starts the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music, after the sound effect is ended, Do not resume other voice effects.

  Subsequently, an example of the aspect of the standby period will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 14, it is assumed that the standby state is entered in the low probability low base state.

First, with reference to FIG. 12, an example of the case where the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the transition to the standby state until time t1 elapses will be described.
First, it is assumed that the execution of the special game is completed at the timing indicated by the reference T10.

  When a predetermined variation interval time has elapsed since the end of the special game execution, control is made to a standby period at a timing indicated by a symbol T11. Here, it is controlled to the demo waiting period in the waiting period. As described above, in the demonstration waiting period, the demonstration waiting presentation is performed, and the standby presentation is not performed. Here, it is assumed that information capable of specifying “0 times” as the number of times of waiting effect execution is set in the number-of-executions flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c. In addition, in the demonstration waiting period, voice presentation of a presentation mode in which a predetermined music is output is executed. Further, in this case, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed in the demonstration waiting period.

  Then, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the timing shown by the code T11 to the timing shown by the code T12 at which the time t1 has elapsed, control is performed during the waiting demo period at the timing shown by the code T12.

  In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the standby effect start process described above, and information capable of specifying “1 time” as the number of executions of the standby effect is set in the execution frequency flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Be done. Therefore, the first standby effect is started in the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect. That is, in the waiting demonstration period, the waiting demonstration effect of the waiting effect is started. On the other hand, the movable object presentation is not started in the standby demonstration period. In addition, "OK" in FIGS. 12-14 shows the production | presentation aspect which does not contain movable body production | presentation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. On the occasion of, standby production is started.

In addition, in the standby demonstration period, the audio presentation of the presentation mode in which the predetermined music is output is continuously executed.
Further, as described above, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed in the standby demonstration period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. The volume and the sound quality are notified on the occasion of

  Subsequently, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 also from the timing shown by the code T12 to the timing shown by the code T13 at which the time (t2-t1) has elapsed, the predetermined music at the timing shown by the code T13 The audio presentation of the presentation aspect which outputs the is terminated. As described above, the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the timing shown by the code T11 to the timing shown by the code T12, and also from the timing shown by the code T12 to the timing shown by the code T13. When the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the sound effect of the effect mode of outputting the predetermined music is ended at the timing indicated by the code T13.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the timing when the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby period, When the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby period and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed, the trigger is made when the time t2 longer than the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The sound effect of the effect aspect which outputs a predetermined music as is terminated.

  Next, if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 also between the timing shown by the code T12 and the timing shown by the code T13 when the time (t2-t1) has elapsed, the time t3 after being controlled to the standby demonstration period After the elapse of time, the title demonstration period is controlled at the timing indicated by a reference T14. When the title demonstration period is controlled, a title demonstration effect is started. Further, in the title demonstration period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed.

  Subsequently, when the time t4 elapses after being controlled during the title demonstration period, at the timing indicated by the code T15, an effect is controlled during the attention calling period, and an effect capable of specifying the attention warning regarding the depression is started. During the alerting period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed.

Next, when the time t5 elapses after being controlled to the attention calling period, the control is performed to the standby demonstration period at the timing indicated by a symbol T16.
In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the standby effect start process described above, and information capable of specifying "2 times" as the number of executions of the standby effect is set in the execution frequency flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Be done. Therefore, the second standby presentation is started in the presentation mode including the movable object presentation. That is, in the waiting demonstration period, the waiting demonstration effect of the waiting effect is started. Then, in the standby demonstration period, the movable body effect is started. In addition, "OK" in FIGS. 12-14 shows the production | presentation aspect including a movable body production.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the movable body effect is being executed, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T17, the movable object is movable even before the end of the standby demonstration period. Body rendition is ended. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode including the movable object effect, the effect mode of the standby effect does not include the movable object effect. Switch to the mode.

Next, when the time t3 elapses after being controlled in the standby demonstration period, the title demonstration effect is started by being controlled in the title demonstration period at a timing indicated by a reference T18.
Subsequently, when a game start command is input at timing T19 when time ta (<t3) has elapsed since being controlled during the title demonstration period, the standby state (standby period) is ended and the execution of the special game is started. Be done.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, an example in which the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the transition to the standby state until time t1 elapses will be described. In addition, since the timing shown to code | symbol T11 to the timing shown to code | symbol T11 is the same as FIG. 12, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  If the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the timing shown by the code T11 to the elapse of the time t1, the control of the demonstration waiting period is extended. For example, when the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the code T22 when the time t0 (<t1) has elapsed since being controlled to the standby state, the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 The demo waiting period is controlled until time t1 elapses.

  As described above, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses since the transition to the standby state, the control of the demonstration waiting period is extended, so the transition to the standby state is made. Even if time t1 has passed since then, it is not controlled to the waiting demonstration period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the fact that the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state is As a trigger, the volume and the sound quality are not notified, and the standby effect is not started.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the code T23 at which the time t1 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6, control is performed during the standby demonstration period.
In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the standby effect start process described above, and information capable of specifying “1 time” as the number of executions of the standby effect is set in the execution frequency flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Be done. Therefore, the first standby effect is started in the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect. That is, in the waiting demonstration period, the waiting demonstration effect of the waiting effect is started. Then, in the standby demonstration period, the movable body effect is started.

Further, when being controlled in the standby demonstration period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after shifting to the standby state, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6 The standby effect is started when the time t1 has elapsed since then.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6 The volume and the sound quality are notified when the time t1 has elapsed.

  Next, when the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing shown by the code T22 and the timing shown by the code T24 when the time t2 has elapsed, an effect aspect of outputting a predetermined music at the timing shown by the code T24. The voice production of is finished.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after shifting to the standby state, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6 The voice effect is ended when time t2 has passed since then.

Next, at a timing indicated by a code T25 at which time t3 has elapsed since being controlled in the standby demonstration period, control is performed in the title demonstration period, and a title demonstration effect is started.
Subsequently, when a game start command is input at a timing indicated by a code T26 at which time ta (<t4) has elapsed since being controlled during the title demo period, the standby state (standby period) is ended and the execution of the special game is started. Be done.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14, the game ball is not detected by out-port sensor SE6 from the transition to the standby state until time t1 elapses, and from the transition to the standby state An example in which the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the time t1 has elapsed will be described. In addition, since the timing shown to code | symbol T12 to the timing shown to code | symbol T12 is the same as FIG. 12, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  At the timing indicated by symbol T12, when controlled from the demonstration waiting period to the waiting demonstration period, the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 until the time (t2-t1) elapses after being controlled to the waiting demonstration period If it is, it will be controlled to the demonstration waiting period. For example, if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the code T33 when the time tb (<(t2-t1)) has elapsed since being controlled in the standby demonstration period, control is performed in the demonstration waiting period . As described above, in this embodiment, after being controlled from the demonstration waiting period to the waiting demonstration period, it may be controlled to the demonstration waiting period.

When it is controlled from the waiting demonstration period to the waiting period for demonstration, the waiting effect is ended and the waiting effect for demonstration is started.
In addition, when the standby demonstration period is controlled to the demonstration waiting period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the standby demo period is controlled to the demo waiting period, the notification of the volume and the sound quality is continued.

Next, at the timing shown by the code T34 when the time t1 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6, control is performed during the standby demonstration period.
In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the standby effect start process described above, and information capable of specifying "2 times" as the number of executions of the standby effect is set in the execution frequency flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Be done. Therefore, the second standby presentation is started in the presentation mode including the movable object presentation. That is, in the waiting demonstration period, the waiting demonstration effect of the waiting effect is started. Then, in the standby demonstration period, the movable body effect is started.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by code T35 at which time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the sound effect of the effect mode of outputting the predetermined music is ended.

  Subsequently, when a game start command is input at timing T36 after time tc (<t3) has elapsed since being controlled during the standby demonstration period, the standby state (standby period) is ended and the execution of the special game is started. Be done.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state (predetermined gaming state), the first (first number of) standby effects after transitioning to the standby state does not include the movable object effect The second effect and the subsequent (second number of times) standby effects are executed in the effect mode (the second effect mode) including the movable body effect after the transition to the standby state. As described above, it is possible to make the effect mode of the standby effect different between the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. For this reason, when transitioning to the standby state in a predetermined gaming state, it is possible to attract the attention of the player while giving variety to the effect mode of the standby effect, and it is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (2) When transitioning to the standby state in the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state (specific gaming state), the first standby effect and 2 after transition to the standby state The standby effects after the second are performed in an effect mode that does not include the movable object effect. In this way, while the rendering mode of the first standby effect is the same between the predetermined gaming state and the specific gaming state, if the second and subsequent staging effects are different between the predetermined gaming state and the specific gaming state You can Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the effect modes of the second and subsequent standby effects according to the game state, and to improve the interest for the game.

(3) When the standby effect is executed, it can be made to pay attention to whether or not the movable body 80 operates, and the interest for the game can be improved.
(4) When the second operation button BT2 is operated when the standby effect is performed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode including the movable body effect switches to the effect mode not including the movable body effect The standby effect can be executed in accordance with the player's preference, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (5) By making the effect mode of the standby effect different according to the game state, it is possible to attract the player's eyes while giving diversity to the effect mode of the standby effect, and to improve the interest for the game. Can.

  (6) If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 (detection means) before the time t1 (first time, predetermined time) elapses after transition to the standby state, the player interrupts the game. There is a possibility. In this case, the sound quality can be confirmed by the player by being notified of the sound quality (setting relating to a specific effect) triggered by the passage of time t1 since the transition to the standby state, and the interest for the game can be enjoyed. Can be improved. Further, when the specific condition is satisfied, the voice effect is executed indefinitely by the end of the sound effect triggered by the passage of the time t2 (second time) than the time t1 after transitioning to the standby state It is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothersome due to the above, and to improve the interest for the game.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the time from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the time t1, there is a possibility that the player continues the game. In such a situation, the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, and the voice presentation is ended when the time t2 has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. The transition to the standby state is likely to be identified by the player, which may cause the player who is continuing the game to feel dissatisfaction. Therefore, in this case, the sound quality is notified when time t1 has elapsed since the last detection of the game ball by the out-port sensor SE6, and the last time the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 Since the sound effect is ended when time t2 has elapsed from then on, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling dissatisfaction, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) The game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the passage of the time t1, and the transition to the standby state and the timing when the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state If the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the time when time t2 has passed and the game is over, then the player interrupts the game once and informs the sound quality, and after confirming the sound quality, the game is performed. It may have resumed. In this case, the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. Then, the voice effect is not ended when time t2 has passed since the transition to the standby state, and voice is generated when time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. The production is ended. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfaction because it is possible to suppress occurrence of a situation in which the sound effect is immediately ended despite resuming the game after confirming the sound quality. It is possible to suppress and to improve the interest for the game.

  (8) Even after the sound effect is ended, the sound effect is started when the sound quality is adjusted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the sound effect is not executed even though the sound quality is adjusted, so it is possible to suppress the player from feeling dissatisfaction, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be

  (9) The voice effect is started in the effect mode (dedicated effect mode) for outputting the special music, which can make it easy for the player to recognize that the sound quality has been adjusted, and the interest for the game is improved. Can be

  (10) When the sound effect is started triggered by the adjustment of the sound quality, the sound effect is ended triggered by the passage of time t6 (the third time, the specified time) after the sound effect is started Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothersome due to the sound effect being executed indefinitely, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (11) If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of time t1, there is a possibility that the player has interrupted the game. In this case, when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is notified and the standby effect is started, so that the player can check the sound quality while playing the standby effect. The game can be entertained and the interest to the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the time from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the time t1, there is a possibility that the player continues the game. In such a situation, when the sound quality is notified and the waiting effect is started triggered by the passage of time t1 since the transition to the standby state, the player is likely to be identified by the transition to the standby state Therefore, there is a possibility that the player who is continuing the game may feel dissatisfaction. Therefore, in this case, when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is not notified and the standby effect is not started, thereby suppressing the player from feeling dissatisfaction. And to improve the interest for the game.

  Then, the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the passage of the time t1, and after the transition of the standby state to the time t1, the gaming ball is Is detected by the out-of-mouth sensor SE6, there is a possibility that the player resumes the game after the player interrupts the game. In this case, the standby effect is ended in response to the detection of the game ball by the out-port sensor SE6, and the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. This makes it easy for the player to specify that the game has been resumed, and allows the player to check the sound quality even after the game ball has been detected by the out-port sensor SE6. It can improve.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the first embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed in the demonstration waiting period controlled when the waiting period is started, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the second embodiment, the volume meter M1 is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1 in the demonstration waiting period. Therefore, even in the demonstration waiting period controlled when the waiting period is started, after the volume meter M1 is displayed by operating the first operation button BT1, the volume is further operated by operating the first operation button BT1. Adjustments can be made.

  In the demonstration waiting period, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed in response to the operation of the operation lever. Therefore, even in the demonstration waiting period controlled when the waiting period is started, after the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed by operating the operation lever LE, the sound quality adjustment is performed by further operating the operation lever LE. be able to.

In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.
In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to cause the volume meter M1 to be displayed when the detection signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 is operated is input during control in the demonstration waiting period. The display device 27 is controlled. In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the sound quality selection image M2 when the detection signal indicating that the operation lever LE is operated is input while controlling in the demonstration waiting period. Do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is triggered by the operation of the first operation button BT1 before the time t1 (see FIG. 15) elapses after the transition to the standby state. To inform Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a notifies the sound quality in response to the operation of the operation lever LE between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1.

  In addition, after displaying the sound volume meter M1, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs the out-port command in the demo waiting period (when the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6), control to extend the demo waiting period is performed. At the same time, the volume meter M1 is displayed continuously. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the volume in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1, the period from the transition to the standby state to the time t1 elapses. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 Report the volume.

  In addition, after displaying the sound quality selection image M2, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an out port command in the demo waiting period (when the gaming ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6), control to extend the demo waiting period And the sound quality selection image M2 is continuously displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub control CPU 41a is notified of the sound quality in response to the operation of the operation lever LE as a trigger, the game is performed during the time from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the time t1. When the ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the waiting effect is not started triggered by the passage of time t1 after the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is maintained even after the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. Let us know.

Further, as in the first embodiment, when the control lever LE is operated while the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, the sub control CPU 41a changes the selected output mode (adjusts the sound quality) . For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is either during transition to the standby state until time t1 elapses or after time t1 after transition to the standby state. Even, the sound quality can be adjusted.

  Subsequently, an example of the aspect of the waiting period in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since the timing shown to code | symbol T11 to the timing shown to code | symbol T11 is the same as FIG. 12, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  When the first operation button BT1 is operated while the time t1 elapses from the timing shown by the code T11, the volume meter M1 is displayed. For example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T42 at which the time td (<t1) has elapsed, the volume meter M1 is displayed.

  When the operation lever LE is operated before the time t1 elapses from the timing shown by the code T11, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed. For example, when the operation lever LE is operated at the timing indicated by the code T42 at which the time td (<t1) has elapsed, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.

  Next, when the entry of the gaming ball into the out port 35 is detected at the timing shown in the code T43 at which the time (td + te) (<t1) has elapsed from the timing shown in the code T11 While the waiting demo period is extended, while the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed. And, in this case, at the timing shown by the code T44 at which the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the standby demonstration period is not controlled and the standby effect is not started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is displayed, if the gaming ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the standby state The standby effect is not started triggered by the passage of time t1 since the transition to the state, and the volume meter M1 is displayed even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses since the transition to the standby state, the standby state The waiting effect is not started when time t1 has elapsed since the transition to, and the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

  Subsequently, when a game start command is input at timing T45 when time tf (<t3) has elapsed since being controlled during the standby demonstration period, the standby state (standby period) is ended and the execution of the special game is started. Be done.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1) to (11) in the first embodiment.
(12) Since the sound quality is notified when the operation lever LE is operated during the time from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the time t1, the time t1 elapses from the transition to the standby state Even in the meantime, the player can be made to confirm the sound quality.

In addition, when the sound quality is notified, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the game is performed after the player notifies the sound quality. May have started. In this case, the waiting effect is not started when time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. This makes it possible for the player to check the sound quality even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 while suppressing the start of the standby effect despite the start of the game , To improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the above embodiment, for example, the volume may be adjustable when the volume meter M1 is not displayed. In this case, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated when the volume meter M1 is not displayed, the volume is adjusted, and the volume meter M1 indicating the volume after adjustment is displayed. May be

  In the above embodiment, for example, the sound quality may be adjustable when the sound quality selection image M2 is not displayed. In this case, for example, when the first operation button is operated when the sound quality selection image M2 is not displayed, the sound quality is adjusted, and the sound quality selection image M2 indicating the adjusted sound quality is displayed. You may

  In the above embodiment, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect does not have to be the same as all of the aspects of the effect to be executed before the waiting period is started, for example, before the waiting period is started It may be an aspect in which a part of the aspect of the effect to be executed is the same.

  In the embodiment described above, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 in the standby demonstration period, the game may be controlled again in the demonstration waiting period, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, even if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 in the standby demonstration period, it may be configured not to be controlled in the demonstration waiting period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect including the waiting demonstration effect, the title demonstration effect, and the effect capable of specifying the alert about the obsessiveness respectively corresponds to the waiting effect, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, an effect including a standby demonstration effect, a title demonstration effect, and an effect capable of specifying an alert about an entanglement corresponds to a unit effect, and an effect in which a unit effect is repeatedly executed corresponds to a standby effect. You may do so.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the warning period may not be provided. In this case, for example, after the title demonstration period is over, it may be configured to be controlled to the waiting demonstration period. Further, for example, an effect including one waiting demonstration effect and one title demonstration effect may be configured to correspond to the waiting effect.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the title demo period may not be provided. In this case, for example, after the waiting demo period is over, it may be configured to be controlled again to the waiting demo period. Furthermore, for example, the standby demonstration effect may be configured to correspond to the standby effect.

  In the above embodiment, when transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state, the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect in the first (first number of) standby effects after the transition to the standby state In the second and subsequent (second number of) standby effects after transition to the standby state, the movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state, in the first standby effect after transitioning to the standby state, while the movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect, after transitioning to the standby state In the second and subsequent standby effects, the movable object effect may not be executed as the standby demonstration effect.

Also, for example, when transitioning to the standby state in the low probability low base state, in the first standby effect after transitioning to the standby state, the first movable body effect is executed as standby demonstration effect, and the state transitions to the standby state. In the second and subsequent standby effects, the second movable object effect may be executed as a standby demonstration effect. In this case, for example, the operation mode of the movable body may be different between the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect. For example, the movement mode of the movable body may include the movement direction of the movable body. Also, for example, the operating mode of the movable body may include the operating speed of the movable body. Also, for example, the number of movable bodies operated by the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect may be different. Further, for example, the effect time may be different between the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect.

  In the embodiment, for example, the movable object effect may not be executed as the standby effect (waiting demonstration effect). In this case, for example, even if the first standby effect after transition to the standby state and the second or subsequent standby effect after transition to the standby state are configured to have different display areas in which the effect pattern is displayed. Good. Further, for example, the images displayed in the first standby effect after transition to the standby state and the second or subsequent standby effects after transition to the standby state may be configured to be different. Further, for example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be different between the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. For example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be the light emission color of the decoration lamp 17. Also, for example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be the light emission speed of the decoration lamp 17.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when transitioning to the standby state in part or all of the gaming state of the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state, the first and second and subsequent times The presentation mode of the standby presentation may be different. That is, some or all of the gaming states of the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state may correspond to the predetermined gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the information that can specify the number of times the standby effect is performed may be configured to be initialized when being controlled during the demo waiting period. In this case, for example, the first waiting effect is executed in the first effect mode after being controlled to the demo waiting period last, and the second and subsequent waiting effects are controlled to the second waiting mode after being controlled to the demonstration waiting period last It may be configured to be implemented on

  In the embodiment, for example, the first time may not be the first number, and the second and subsequent times may not be the second number. For example, the odd number of times may be the first number, and the even number may be the second number. Also, for example, the even number may be the first number, and the odd number may be the second number. In short, the first number of times and the second number of times may be determined as appropriate.

  In the embodiment, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated when the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect, the movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect. Good. In other words, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being performed in the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect, the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect switches to the effect mode that includes the movable object effect It may be configured as follows. In this case, the operation of the second operation button BT2 when the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect corresponds to the operation of the operation means in a predetermined mode.

In the embodiment, even if the second operation button BT2 is operated, the effect mode of the standby effect may not be switched.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the other sound effect is ended and the sound effect of the effect aspect for outputting the special music is started, the other sound effect is resumed after the sound effect is ended. It may be configured as follows. In this case, for example, when the voice effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music is finished, the time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state or finally. Other voice effects may be resumed on condition that there is no such condition.

  In the above embodiment, when the sound effect of the effect aspect that outputs the special music is started when the sound quality is adjusted, the sound is triggered when the time t6 has elapsed since the start of the sound effect. Although the production has ended, it is not limited to this. For example, after the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music is started, the sound effect may be performed until the sound quality is adjusted. In addition, for example, after the sound effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music is started, the sound effect may be executed until the standby state is ended.

In the embodiment described above, the number of special music pieces does not have to be one. For example, there may be a plurality of special music pieces.
In the above embodiment, for example, the effect mode of the audio effect started when the sound quality is adjusted may not be the effect mode (dedicated effect mode) for outputting a special music. For example, the sound effect may be configured to be started in the effect mode in which the predetermined music is output in response to the adjustment of the sound quality. Further, for example, the music may not be output when the sound quality is adjusted, and may be configured to output a predetermined voice such as a human voice or an animal voice.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the effect mode of the sound effect started when the sound quality is adjusted is the effect mode of the sound effect performed during the special game or the sound effect performed during the big hit game It may be the same as the presentation mode. In particular, when the effect mode of the sound effect started with the adjustment of the sound quality is the same as the effect mode of the sound effect executed during the big hit game, it is executed during the big hit game by adjusting the sound quality. Sound effects can be performed, so that adjustment of the sound quality can be urged. Further, by executing the sound effect executed during the big hit game, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play while promoting restart of the game.

In the above embodiment, for example, the sound effect may not be started when the sound quality is adjusted.
In the above embodiment, even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 before the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state If the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality selection is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the out-port sensor SE6 The display of the image M2 (notification of the sound quality) may be terminated.

In the above embodiment, the sound quality may not correspond to the setting relating to the specific effect, and for example, the sound volume may correspond to the setting relating to the specific effect.
In the above embodiment, the sound effect may not correspond to a specific effect, and for example, the light emission effect may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the light amount of the decoration lamp 17 may correspond to the setting related to a specific effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of effect modes may be provided and controlled to any one of the plurality of effect modes. Then, for example, while the special game is being executed, a background image corresponding to the effect mode may be displayed, and the effect mode controlled from the background image may be specified. Further, for example, a display effect for displaying a background image corresponding to the effect mode may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the above-described effect mode may correspond to the setting related to a specific effect.

  In the embodiment, for example, a display effect for displaying a character image corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of characters may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the character may correspond to the setting related to a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, the out-port sensor SE6 that detects the game ball entering the out-port 35 corresponds to the detection unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the general winning opening 34 may correspond to the detection means. Also, for example, the gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 may correspond to the detection unit.

  In the embodiment, for example, the detection unit may not detect the game ball. For example, a handle sensor that detects that the emission handle 16 is operated may correspond to the detection means. In short, the detection means may be any one as long as it detects that a game is being played (a game is being played).

  In the above embodiment, the operation in the specific mode, the operation in the predetermined mode, and the specific operation may be performed by a single push (one operation), a long push (continuous operation for a prescribed time or more). ), Including continuous hitting (being operated a plurality of times at intervals), but not limited thereto. For example, a single press, a long press, and a part of continuous hits may correspond to operation in a specific mode. Also, for example, a part of the single press, the long press, and the continuous hit may correspond to the operation in the predetermined mode. Also, for example, a part of the single press, the long press, and the continuous hit may correspond to a specific operation.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to be in the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets information capable of specifying the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a "demo designation command") in the output buffer. It may be configured. In this case, for example, the secondary control CPU 41a may be configured to control during the standby period when a demonstration designation command is input.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game . Also, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start openings 28, 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executable.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 31 may be configured to be given a definite change state by passing through the special passage. Also, for example, there may be a first jackpot that easily passes the special passage, and a second jackpot that is more difficult to pass through the special passage than the first jackpot. In addition, for example, after the end of the big hit game, it may be configured to be given a probability change state with the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times as an upper limit. Also, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a positive change state. And, for example, the configuration may not have the high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that is in a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
In the above embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery, and the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31 is a gaming machine to which a big hit game is provided by passing through the specified passage It may be a so-called "two game machine". For example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called "one-kind two-type gaming machine") in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by winning the big hit lottery in the special game. In addition, the game may be a gaming machine (so-called, three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started in response to the game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance.

The function of the main substrate 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
The function of the sub substrate 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a display board for specialized control of the effect display device 27, a lamp board for specialized control of the decoration lamp 17, and an audio board for specialized control of the speaker 18, It may further include an integrated substrate that controls the substrate group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) In a gaming machine that executes a standby effect while in a standby state, the game device includes a standby effect execution unit that executes the standby effect, and a standby effect control unit that controls the standby effect, and the standby effect execution unit There are two cases in which a standby effect is executed in the first effect mode and a standby effect is executed in the second effect mode when shifting to the standby state in a predetermined gaming state. When transitioning to the state, the standby effect is performed in the first effect mode.

  (B) A game machine capable of executing a specific effect and notifying of a setting relating to a specific effect, comprising effect control means for performing control relating to the effect, and detection means for detecting the game ball, and the effect The control means is triggered when the first time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state when the gaming ball is not detected by the detection means before the first time elapses after the transition to the standby state. In the notification of the setting related to the specific effect, the specific effect is ended when the second time longer than the first time has passed since the transition to the standby state when the specific condition is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the detection means during transition from the standby state to the elapse of the first time, the first time from when the game ball is finally detected by the detection means Informing the setting about a specific effect triggered by the passage, and finally ending the specific effect triggered by the passage of the second time from the time when the game ball is detected by the detecting means. Do.

  (C) A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and notifying of a setting relating to a specific effect, comprising effect control means for performing control relating to the effect, and detection means for detecting a game ball, the effect being The control means is triggered by the passage of the predetermined time after the transition to the standby state when the gaming ball is not detected by the detection means after the transition to the standby state and until the predetermined time elapses. When the game ball is detected by the detection means during transition to the standby state and after the transition to the standby state while notifying the setting regarding the specific effect and starting the standby effect, the transition to the standby state is made When the predetermined time has elapsed since then, the setting related to the specific effect is not notified and the standby effect is not started, and the place is shifted to the standby state before the place In the case where the game ball is not detected by the detection means while the time elapses, and the game ball is detected by the detection means after the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The present invention is characterized in that the standby effect is ended in response to the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and the setting about a specific effect is notified even after the game ball is detected by the detection means.

  (2) A gaming machine capable of executing a standby effect in a standby state, comprising: standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect; and standby effect control means for performing control relating to the standby effect; Is capable of repeatedly executing the standby effect during the standby state, and when transitioning to the standby state in the predetermined gaming state, the first effect mode is performed for the first number of standby effects after transitioning to the standby state It is characterized in that the second execution is performed in the second effect mode after the transition to the standby state.

(E) A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and notifying of a setting relating to a specific effect, comprising effect control means for performing control relating to the effect, and detection means for detecting the game ball, and in a standby state If the game ball is not detected by the detection means before the first time elapses after transitioning to the second setting, a setting relating to a specific effect is triggered by the first time having elapsed after the transition to the standby state. Is notified, and when a specific condition is satisfied, a specific effect is ended in response to the passage of a second time period longer than the first time period after transitioning to the standby state, and transitioning to the standby state When the game ball is detected by the detection means while the first time period elapses from the moment, the trigger that the first time period has elapsed from when the game ball is finally detected by the detection means To set for a particular effect is notified, the end game ball is characterized in that a particular effect is terminated in response that has passed the second time from the time detected by said detecting means.

  (H) The setting of the specific effect is adjusted by operating the operating means in the specific mode.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Effect display apparatus, 27r ... Display area, 35 ... Out port, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... secondary board, 41a ... secondary control CPU, 41b ... secondary control ROM, 41c ... secondary control RAM, 80 ... movable body, BT1 ... first operation button, BT2 ... second operation button, BT3 ... third Operation button, LE ... Operation lever, M1 ... Volume meter, M2 ... Sound quality selection image, SE6 ... Out mouth sensor.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and informing of settings relating to the specific effect,
Production control means for performing control related to production;
Detection means for detecting a game ball;
Operation means operable by the player;
An adjustment control means capable of adjusting settings relating to a specific effect;
The effect control means is
When the game ball is not detected by the detection means during transition from the standby state to the passage of a predetermined time, a specific effect is associated with the passage of the predetermined time after the transition to the standby state. Informing the setting and starting the standby effect,
In response to the operation of the operation means in a specific mode as a transition from the standby state to the elapse of the predetermined time, notification of a setting related to a specific effect is provided.
In the case where the operation means is notified of the setting relating to the specific effect triggered by the operation in the specific mode, the game ball is switched to the standby state and before the predetermined time elapses When it is detected by the detecting means, the waiting effect is not started in response to the passage of the predetermined time after the transition to the waiting state, and a specific effect is also obtained after the gaming ball is detected by the detecting means A gaming machine that reports settings.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means starts a specific effect in response to adjustment of a setting relating to a specific effect.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect control means starts a specific effect in a dedicated effect mode in response to adjustment of a setting related to a specific effect.   The said production | presentation control means complete | finishes a specific production with a specific time having started since specific production was started, when a specific production is started on the occasion that the setting regarding a specific production was adjusted as a trigger. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein   The adjustment control means determines whether the adjustment control means has shifted from the standby state to the elapse of the predetermined time or after the predetermined time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein settings relating to the effect of are adjustable.