JP2019213637A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of providing a comfortable game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a set light amount of "0" to "9" within a predetermined light amount setting range, and a board lamp 54 and a frame lamp 212 can execute a light emission performance on the basis of the set light amount. On the back side of the Pachinko game machine PY1, a master switch 151 is provided that can determine any of the upper limit set light amount of "0", "1", "3", "6", and "9" from the light amount setting range by a rotation operation. For example, when the upper limit set light amount is determined to be "6", the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 can execute the light emission performance on the basis of the set light amount equal to or less than "6", but cannot execute the light emission performance on the basis of the set light amount exceeding "6".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a spinning-type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

  In a pachinko gaming machine which is one of gaming machines, various effect means such as speakers and lamps are provided. For example, a sound output unit (production unit), which is a speaker, executes a sound production based on a set volume (set production amount) determined from a predetermined volume setting range (production amount setting range). Here, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 below is provided with operation means capable of determining an arbitrary set effect amount (set volume) from the effect amount setting range (volume setting range) by a player's operation. . For this reason, the player can enjoy the effect by deciding on his or her favorite set effect amount.

JP 2009-160262 A

  As in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the set effect amount can be arbitrarily determined, there are the following problems. For example, the maximum set effect amount may be determined from the effect amount setting range. In this case, some players may feel that the effect based on the maximum set effect amount is excessive, and may not be able to provide a comfortable game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a comfortable game.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
In the effect amount setting range different from the volume setting range, a plurality of setting effect amounts different from the volume are provided,
In a gaming machine comprising effect means capable of performing an effect based on a set effect amount determined from the effect amount setting range,
Operating means capable of determining the upper limit set effect amount from the effect amount setting range by operation,
The production means,
The effect can be executed based on the set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range, while the effect cannot be executed based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a comfortable game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view when the raising / lowering unit with which the gaming machine is provided is in an extended position. It is a front view when the upper left unit and the upper right unit provided in the gaming machine are at the open position. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 5 and is a view showing indicators provided in the gaming machine. It is a rear view showing the back side of the game machine. It is a block diagram showing an electric configuration on the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table | surface which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. (A) is a volume adjustment table, (B) is a light amount adjustment table, and (C) is a table showing a relationship between a master set value and an upper limit set volume and an upper limit set light amount. (A) is a figure which shows the upper limit set volume change image, (B) is a figure which shows the upper limit set light quantity change image. (A) is a diagram showing a volume change image, (B) is a diagram showing a set volume increase notification image, and (C) is a diagram showing a set volume increase improper image. (A) is a diagram showing a light amount change image, (B) is a diagram showing a set light amount increase notification image, and (C) is a diagram showing a set light amount increase impossible image. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing of a sub side. It is a flowchart of an input process. It is a flowchart of a sub side 10ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process in a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process in a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process in a 2nd form. 10 is a flowchart of an initial function setting process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of an initial function setting process in the second embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing an image after power is turned on, (B) is a diagram showing an initial function setting image, (C) is a diagram showing an upper limit set volume determination image, and (D) is an upper limit set light amount. It is a figure showing a decision picture. It is a rear view showing the back side of a game machine in a 3rd form. In the third embodiment, (A) is a volume adjustment table, (B) is a light amount adjustment table, (C) is a table showing a relationship between a volume master set value and an upper limit set volume, and (D) is a light amount table. 9 is a table showing a relationship between a master set value and an upper limit set light amount. In the fourth embodiment, (A) is a volume adjustment table, (B) is a light amount adjustment table, and (C) is a table showing a relationship between a master set value, an upper limit set volume, and an upper limit set light amount. It is a figure which shows the upper limit set volume and light quantity change image in 4th form. It is a figure which shows the upper limit set volume and light quantity determination image in the 5th. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an upper limit setting movement amount determination image in a first modification. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an upper limit setting vibration amount determination image in a second modification. It is a figure showing an upper limit set air volume decision image in the 3rd modification.

1. A structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, a description will be given with a forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and a backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 that forms an outline of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door (front frame) 23, as shown in FIG. The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame that forms an outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22, and is a vertically rectangular frame to which the game board 1 described later is mounted. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape for protecting the game board 1. The front door 23 is a part facing the player, and is variously decorated. The front door 23 is provided with a large number of frame lamps 212 capable of emitting light for decoration and a speaker 620 (not shown in FIG. 1) capable of outputting sound.

  The gaming machine frame 2 is provided with a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. By the hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, respectively. The inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. Has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in the present embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be any as long as the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 23 includes the upper decoration unit 200 on the upper side, the left decoration unit 210 on the left side, the right decoration unit 220 on the right side, and the operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side. . These units are mounted on the front side of a base frame 23w (see FIG. 2) of the front door 23.

  The operation mechanism unit 230 includes a handle 72k (a firing operation unit) at the lower right for firing a game ball at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. The operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an upper plate 34 for storing game balls (lending balls and prize balls), and an effect that can be operated by a player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. A button (input unit) 40k and a select button (cross key) 42k are provided. The effect button 40k has a vibration device inside, and can vibrate when prompting a player to operate the effect button 40k. As shown in FIG. 1, the select button 42k includes an upward button 42U indicating an upward operation, a downward button 42D indicating a downward operation, and a left button 42L indicating a leftward operation. , A rightward button 42R indicating a rightward operation. A lower plate 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided below the operation mechanism unit 230.

  The upper decoration unit 200 includes an elevating unit 300 that can be moved (elevated) up and down, and an elevating motor 310 (not shown in FIG. 1) that can apply a driving force for elevating the elevating unit 300. The elevating unit 300 is normally in the retracted position shown in FIG. The elevating unit 300 can move from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the extended position shown in FIG. 3 during execution of an effect having a high degree of expectation of winning such as SP reach described later. The elevating unit 300 moves (returns) from the extended position shown in FIG. 3 to the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 with the end of the effect being executed.

  The elevating unit 300 includes an upper left unit 500 that can be opened and closed on the left side, and an upper right unit 550 that can be opened and closed on the right side. The elevating unit 300 includes an upper left motor 531 capable of applying a driving force for opening and closing the upper left unit 500 and an upper right motor 581 capable of applying a driving force for opening and closing the upper right unit 550. I have. The upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 are normally in the closed position shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. Then, the upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 can move from the closed position shown in FIG. 3 to the open position shown in FIG. 4 during execution of an effect with a high expectation of winning, such as SP reach described later. Note that the upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 can move from the open position shown in FIG. 4 to the closed position shown in FIG. 3 with the end of the effect being executed.

  The gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, a game area 6 in which a game ball fired by operating the handle 72 k flows down is formed on the game board 1 by being surrounded by a rail member 62. The game board 1 is provided with a large number of board lamps 54 for decoration. In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding game balls are protruded. In the game board 1, a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (units for mounting various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness and the like to be described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Things.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means) as a liquid crystal display device is provided. Note that the image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of an effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described below. . An effect that displays the effect symbol EZ is called an effect symbol change effect. The effect design fluctuation effect is sometimes referred to as “decorative design fluctuation effect” or simply “variation effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 may be collectively referred to as an effect symbol EZ. The image display device 50 displays a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when a jackpot is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a slot number such as “777”. In the case of a loss, the effect design EZ is stopped and displayed with a break, such as "637". This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery not by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b but by the image display device 50. Note that the position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as an aspect of the variation display of the effect symbol EZ, there is an aspect of scrolling in the vertical direction, for example.

  The image display device 50 displays an effect design change effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for customer waiting (customer waiting effect), and the like. Display at 50a. In the effect design variation effect, in addition to the effect design EZ such as a number, an effect image other than the effect design EZ such as a background image or a character image is displayed.

  Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying a hold icon HA (effect hold image) in accordance with the number of storages of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold described later. By displaying the reservation icon HA, the storage number of the first special figure reservation displayed on the first special figure reservation display 83a described later, and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure reservation display 83b described later. The number of stored figures can be clearly shown to the player.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50, a center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later is formed. Further, a warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and to flow out to the stage 61s from the exit. On the upper part of the center frame 61, a vertically movable board movable body 55k is provided. The board movable body 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to an effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-back direction.

  Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first start winning device 11D having a first start port 11 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The first starting opening 11 is also referred to as a first entrance opening, a fixed entrance opening, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting region. The first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball entry device, a fixed ball entry device, or a first start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the jackpot lottery, that is, the acquisition and determination of the jackpot random number or the like).

  In addition, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D having a second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting port 12 is also referred to as a second entrance port, a variable entrance port, a second starting winning port, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry unit, a variable ball entry unit, or a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is a trigger of the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery).

  The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (entrance opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric tube opening / closing member 12k is driven by an electric tube solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter game balls into the second starting port 12, and when in the closed state, it is impossible to enter game balls into the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering a game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than in the closed state, the electric chew is in the closed state. 2 It is not necessary to make it impossible to enter the ball into the starting port.

  Also, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a large winning port 14 is provided to the right of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6. The special winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening. The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The big winning device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special winning opening / closing member) which is opened and closed, and opens and closes the big winning opening 14 by operating the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in an open state.

  Further, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center frame 61. The gate 13 is also called a passage port or a passage area. The passing of the game ball to the gate 13 is a trigger for executing a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided below the game area 6. At the bottom of the game area 6, there is provided an out port 19 for discharging a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6.

  In the gaming area 6 in which various winning ports are arranged as described above, a left gaming area 6L (first gaming area) on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area 6R (second gaming area) on the right side. There is. A method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is referred to as left hit. On the other hand, the method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is referred to as right strike. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. , A second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided. The player can aim at winning in the first starting opening 11 and the general winning opening 10 by hitting a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 12D is not opened when the vehicle is left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a large winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim at passing through the gate 13 and winning at the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the big winning opening 14. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a display 8 is arranged at a lower right portion of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the display devices 8 include a first special figure display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special figure display 81b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A general-purpose display 82 for variably displaying (general-purpose) is included. The first special symbol is also called a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also called a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary patterns are also called ordinary figures.

  In addition, the display units 8 include a first special figure display 83a and a second special figure display 81b, which indicate the number of stored operation specials (first special figure storage) of the first special figure display 81a. A second special figure hold display 83b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 84 for displaying the number of operation hold (normal figure hold) of the general figure display 82 are included. Have been.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure reservation display 83a and the second special figure reservation display 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display 83. Also, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively called special figure reservation.

  In the special figure display 81, a special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then displayed in a stop state, thereby performing a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. Report results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol and the stopped symbol) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a big hit symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special displayed special symbol (that is, the type of the winning big hit) is used. Jackpot game (an example of a special game) in which the special winning opening 14 is opened. The opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  More specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special pattern according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, when a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later) is won, the first, second, and third from the left, such as “XXXXXXXXXXX” (X: ON, X: OFF) The big hit symbol with the fifth and sixth LEDs turned on is displayed. In the case of a loss, a loss pattern in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as "●●●●●●● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. Note that the lost design is not a specific special design. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time, and the LED is turned on such that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. It is an aspect. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random number values (numeric information) such as a jackpot random number acquired for the winning are obtained. , Determination information) is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. More specifically, if a winning is made in the first opening 11, it is stored as a first special figure reservation in a first special figure holding storage unit 105 a described later, and if a winning is made in the second starting opening 12, a second special figure is stored. The drawing is stored in a second special drawing reservation storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when a special symbol based on the special figure reservation can be variably displayed. The consumption of the special figure reservation means that a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and a special symbol is variably displayed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the special display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be displayed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of the middle game or the special game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. More specifically, each of the special figure reservation indicators 83 includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes to the gate 13. The ordinary symbol display 82 notifies the result of the ordinary symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by variably displaying (variable display) the ordinary symbols and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (the normal symbol that is stopped and the normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, an ordinary winning symbol), the second opening 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. An auxiliary game is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

  More specifically, the ordinary symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays an ordinary symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a winning, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed, such as “（” (：: turned on, ●: turned off). When the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern in which only the right LED is turned on, such as "● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal losing symbol. Note that the normal losing symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined fluctuating time. The fluctuating display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the ordinary symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a general figure holding in a general figure holding storage unit 106 described later. Once stored. There is an upper limit to the number of general drawing reservations that can be stored in the general drawing storage unit 106, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general figure holding stored in the general figure holding storage unit 106 is exhausted when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general figure holding becomes possible. The digestion of the ordinary symbol reservation means that the ordinary symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the ordinary symbol reservation is determined, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the ordinary symbol and during the execution of the auxiliary game, the prize is won. Even if there is, the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  Then, the number of such general drawing reservations is displayed on the general drawing holding display 84. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of general-purpose reservations.

  Here, FIG. 7 is a rear view showing the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 7, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, that is, on the rear side inside the inner frame 21, various control boards and the like (game control board 100, effect control board 120, sub effect control board (image (A control board) 140, a sub-drive board 162, a payout control board 170, a firing control circuit (a firing control board) 175, and a power supply board 190). On the sub-effect control board 140, a master switch 151 that can be rotated is provided on the board.

  The operation position of the master switch 151 changes in ten steps from “0” to “9” by a rotation operation. Since the master switch 151 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the master switch 151 can be operated only by employees of the amusement arcade that can open the gaming machine frame 2 (the inner frame 21). It is not operated by a player who cannot release the gaming machine frame 2. The master switch 151 of the present embodiment can determine an upper limit set volume and an upper limit set light amount, which will be described later, according to the operation positions of “0” to “9”. The function of the master switch 151 will be described later in detail.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls a game profit such as a jackpot lottery or a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. Effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling the payout of game balls, and the like. Note that the game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control unit together with a sub-effect control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162 described later.

  The sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and directs means (image display device 50, speaker 620, board lamp 54, frame lamp 212, board movable body 55k, lifting unit 300, upper left unit 500, upper right unit). It is only necessary that the game production using the unit 550) can be controlled.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) receives power of 24 VAC from the outside, and supplies power of various voltages (5 VDC, 12 VDC, 18 VDC, 24 VDC, 37 VDC) necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the 24 VAC power. Is generated. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies other devices via these boards.

  The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and an effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 to be described later. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided on the game control board 100, and a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided on the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 101 stores a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game and the like, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 to be executed and a game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to each game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from each game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a special winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

  The first starting port sensor 11a is provided in the first starting port 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

  As the solenoids, an electric chu solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric tube solenoid 12s drives the electric tube opening / closing member 12k of the electric tube 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening and closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

  Further, the game control board 100 includes special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and second special figure display 81b), general figure display 82, special figure reservation display 83 (first special figure reservation display). The display 83a, the second special drawing reservation display 83b), and the general drawing reservation display 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the prize ball. Or payout of rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the firing device 72, the touch switch 72a detects the contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the rotation amount of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

  The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 9, on the effect control board 120, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 and an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals are included. The effect ROM 123 may be external.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect control board 120 is connected to a sub-effect control board 140 and a sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the sub effect CPU 141 of the sub effect control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits a control signal (command) via the sub effect input circuit 147 of the sub effect control board 140. Then, the sub effect CPU 141 transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the sub effect output circuit 148 of the sub effect control board 140.

  The sub-effect RAM 143 of the sub-effect control board 140 is a memory for developing image data. In the sub-effect ROM 142 of the sub-effect control board 140, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols (including decorative patterns) are stored. And image data such as background images. The sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 reads out image data from the sub-effect ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The speaker 620 is connected to the sub-effect control board 140. Based on the command received from the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 transmits sound, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 620 (effect means, sound output means) via the audio CPU 149 of the sub effect control board 140. Output. The audio CPU 149 performs audio control of the speaker 620 via the audio control circuit 150 based on a control command from the sub effect CPU 141. With this sound control, a sound effect in which sound, music, sound effects, and the like are output from the speaker 620 in accordance with the effect image being displayed is executed. The volume of the sound effect is based on a set volume determined from a predetermined volume setting range. As will be described later, the set sound volume is determined to be any one of ten sound level setting ranges from “0” to “9”, and is set to “5” by default. The sound data such as the sound output from the speaker 620 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. However, the sound data may be stored in the sub-effect ROM 142 of the sub-effect control board 140.

  As described above, the operation position of the master switch 151 changes in ten steps from “0” to “9” by the rotation operation. When the master switch 151 is operated, as shown in FIG. 9, a master set value signal including information on the operation position of the master switch 151 is output from the sub effect control board 140 to the effect control board 120. ing. For example, when the operation position of the master switch 151 is changed to “6” by the operation of the game hall employee, the master setting value signal including the information of the operation position of “6” is transmitted to the effect control board 120 ( It is input to the effect control microcomputer 121). A master setting value signal including information on the operation position of the master switch 151 is also input to the sub effect CPU 141. Thus, the sub effect CPU 141 can recognize the current operation position of the master switch 151.

  Although the sound effect of the speaker 620 is controlled by the sub-effect control board 140, a sound control board may be provided separately from the sub-effect control board 140, and the sound control board may control the sound of the speaker 620. In this case, the sound control board may be connected to the effect control board 120, or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the sub-effect control board 140. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board, and the ROM may store acoustic data.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect control microcomputer 121 transmits the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub effect control board 140 and the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Can emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and also determines the light emission pattern data by using the sub effect control board 140. Send to Then, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 controls the light emission of each lamp via the sub-drive board 162 based on the light emission pattern data (lamp data). By this light emission control, a light emission effect in which the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 (effect means, light emitting means) emit light is performed in accordance with the effect image being displayed. The light amount in the light emission effect is based on a set light amount determined from a predetermined light amount setting range. As will be described later, the set light amount is determined to be any one of ten light amount setting ranges from “0” to “9”, and is set to “5” by default. When the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the light emission pattern data, data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k, the elevating unit 300, the upper left unit 500, and the upper right unit 550 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Do. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, the elevating unit 300, the upper left unit 500, and the upper right unit 550, and generates the operation pattern data. Based on this, drive control of the board movable body motor 55m, the elevating motor 310, the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 is performed via the sub drive board 162. The board movable body motor 55m is a motor for driving the board movable body 55k. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the drive of the panel movable body 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the sub effect ROM 142 of the sub effect control board 140. In addition, the board movable body motor 55m, the lifting motor 310, the upper left motor 531 and the upper right motor 581 are connected to the sub effect control board 140, and the sub effect CPU 141 allows the board movable body 55k to move up and down without the sub drive board 162. The drive control of the unit 300, the upper left unit 500, and the upper right unit 550 may be performed. The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 may be connected to the sub-effect control board 140 so that the sub-effect CPU 141 controls the light emission of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 without passing through the sub-drive board 162.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to an effect button detection sensor (input unit detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the effect button 40k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) is pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed down, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

  The select button detection sensor 42a outputs a detection signal indicating which of the up button 42U, the down button 42D, the left button 42L, and the right button 42R has been pressed. For example, when the right button 42R of the select buttons 42k is pressed by the player, the select button detection sensor 42a detects that the right button 42R is pressed on the effect control board 120. A signal is output. Conversely, when the left button 42L of the select buttons 42k is pressed by the player, it is determined that the left button 42L is pressed on the effect control board 120 from the select button detection sensor 42a. Is output.

  8 and 9 are functional block diagrams for describing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and are not necessarily provided with only the substrates shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Except for the game control board 100, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 may be configured as one board, and one board shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of Jackpots and the like In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there is a “jackpot” and a “losing” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special map display 81. When a big hit is won, a "big hit game" in which the big winning opening 14 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed (big hit type) is executed. Jackpot games are also called special games.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is a plurality of round games (unit open game), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game is started, and an ending after the last round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED). Each round game is started by the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and is ended by the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The jackpot types are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types. Probable change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probability change jackpot is a jackpot for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot for controlling the game state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

  More specifically, the winning jackpot 14 and the regular jackpot that can be won in the drawing of the special map 1 (the drawing of the first special symbol) open the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 8R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. And, from 9R to 16R, the big win is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second per 1R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds refers to the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (eight in this embodiment). From 9R to 16R in these jackpots, the opening time of the special winning opening 14 is extremely short, and a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected is formed. In addition, when the "special change big hit" is won by the drawing of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probable change pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a, and when the "normal big hit" is won, “Special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

  In addition, the winning jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the drawing of the special map 2 (the drawing of the second special symbol) are the jackpots that open the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. That is, these jackpots also have a substantial round number of 16R. In the case where the “special variable jackpot” is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the “special figure 2_probable symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b. “Special figure 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

  Whichever jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to an electric support control state (high base state) described later. If the electric support control state is controlled in accordance with the high probability state, the state is continued until the next jackpot winning. On the other hand, when the control is performed in accordance with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of times of power support (the number of time savings) is set to 100 times. The number of times of the electric support is the upper limit execution number of the variation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the jackpot distribution rates in the lottery of Toku-zu 1 and the lottery of Toku-zu 2 are 65% for the probability-variable jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, when a jackpot is won based on the drawing of Toku-zu 1, a jackpot game with a substantial number of rounds of eight is executed, whereas when a jackpot is won based on the drawing of Toku-zu 2, the actual The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game of 16 rounds is performed.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is performed is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery of the winning big hit type is performed based on the “hit random number”. As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random number" and "variation pattern random number" in addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in an effect design variation effect that indicates the result of the jackpot determination if the result is unacceptable. The reach is a state in which the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols EZ is the remaining one, and depends on which symbol the variably displayed effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. This is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the effect symbols EZ indicating the jackpot winning. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaking in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to repeat enlargement and reduction. The reach random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 99. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in a range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of gaming state Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the ordinary figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special map display 81 is operating is called a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not operating is called a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be the jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 12A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special figure display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure display 81 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a big hit symbol is lower than when the probability variation function is not activated. Will be higher.

  A state in which the fluctuation time reducing function of the special map display 81 is operating is referred to as a “time reduction state”, and a state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a “non-time reduction state”. In the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time reduction state. That is, a fluctuation pattern is determined using a fluctuation pattern table determined so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected more frequently than in a non-time reduction state (see FIG. 13). That is, when the fluctuation time reducing function of the special figure display 81 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special map display 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the general-purpose indicator 82 operate in the time reduction state and do not operate in the non-time reduction state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the winning probability in the ordinary symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time reduction state. That is, the hit determination (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state ( FIG. 12C). In other words, when the probability changing function of the ordinary symbol display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 82 becomes the ordinary hit symbol is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated. .

  Further, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than in the non-time reduction state. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the symbol is normally 7 seconds in the non-time reduction state, but is 1 second in the time reduction state (see FIG. 12D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric tube 12D is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 14). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric tube 12D is operating.

  Under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the general-purpose indicator 82 and the opening time extension function and the opening number increasing function of the electric tuner 12D are operating, compared to a case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of awarded balls to the number of launched balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, a big hit can be aimed at without greatly reducing the number of game balls on hand. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning in the second starting port 12 by the electric tuner 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

  The high base state does not require all of the above functions to operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability changing function of the general-purpose indicator 82, the variation time reducing function of the general-purpose indicator 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. Thus, it is only necessary that the electric chew 12D be more easily opened than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the certainty jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate high base state”. The high-accuracy-high-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 10,000 times) of a special symbol is variably displayed, or a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the high probability and high base state substantially continues until the next jackpot winning. In addition, the termination condition of the high-accuracy high base state may be such that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability high base state”. The low-probability-high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of a special symbol is variably displayed, or when a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-saving time state, and a low base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”. The low-probability low-base state is referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as “special game state (big hit game state)”. Further, a state in which the state is controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “bonus game state”.

  In the high base state such as the high certainty base state and the low certainty base state, it is advantageous to make the game ball enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 5) by right-handing to advance the game. This is because the electric support 12 makes it easier for the electric tuner 12D to be opened than in the low base state, and makes it easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is a trigger of the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed shot is made to make the second start port 12 win the game ball. As a result, a larger number of start winnings (winning to the starting opening) can be obtained than when the player hits left. Note that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a right-handed game even during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can be advantageously progressed when the game ball enters the left game area 6L (see FIG. 5) by left-handing. Since the power support control is not executed, the power chute 12D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it is. Therefore, a left hit is performed so that a game ball can be awarded to the first starting port 11. As a result, a larger number of start winnings can be obtained than when the player hits right.

5. Upper limit set volume and upper limit set light amount Next, an upper limit set volume and an upper limit set light amount which are features of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, similarly to the recent pachinko gaming machines, the player can arbitrarily set the set sound volume from a predetermined sound volume setting range and set the sound volume from a predetermined light amount setting range. The amount of light can be arbitrarily determined.

  In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 15A, the volume setting range (the effect amount setting range, the first effect amount setting range, and the other effect amount setting ranges) is from “0” to “9”. There are ten stages, and the set volume (set effect amount, first set effect amount, other set effect amount) is determined to be any one of “0” to “9”. When the set volume value is “0”, no sound is output from the speaker 620. Then, as the value of the set volume increases, the volume (dB, decibel) of the sound output from the speaker 620 increases, and when the value of the set volume is “9”, the sound output from the speaker 620 increases. Has the highest volume (in decibels).

  FIG. 15A shows the relationship between the set volume and the corresponding upper limit volume in this embodiment. The corresponding upper limit sound volume is the maximum decibel of the sound (sound in the sound effect) output from the speaker 620 with respect to the set sound volume. For example, when the set volume is the maximum “9”, the volume of the sound effect is 95 dB or less, which means that the volume when the sound effect is momentarily maximized is 95 dB. Further, for example, when the set volume is “5”, the volume in the sound effect is 84 dB or less, which means that the volume when the sound effect is momentarily maximized is 84 dB or less.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 15B, the light amount setting range (the effect amount setting range, the second effect amount setting range) has ten levels from "0" to "9". , The set light amount (set effect amount, second set effect amount) is determined to be one of “0” to “9”. When the value of the set light amount is “0”, no light is emitted from the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 (no light is emitted). Then, as the value of the set light quantity increases, the light quantity (specifically, luminance (candela, cd / m ² )) when the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light increases, and the value of the set light quantity becomes “9”. ”, The amount of light (luminance) when the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light is the largest.

FIG. 15B shows the relationship between the set light amount and the corresponding upper limit light amount in the present embodiment. The corresponding upper limit light amount is the maximum luminance (in a light emission effect) (candela) when the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light with respect to the set light amount. For example, when the set light amount is the maximum “9”, the luminance in the light emission effect is 900 (cd / m ² ) or less, and the luminance at the moment when the light emission effect becomes the largest is 900 (cd / m ² ). ² ) It means. Further, for example, when the set volume is “5”, the luminance in the light emission effect is 650 (cd / m ² ) or less, and the luminance at the moment when the sound effect becomes the maximum is 650 (cd / m ^2). ) Means:

  In the present embodiment, the player can determine the value of the set volume to any one of “0” to “9” during the execution of the customer waiting effect. The customer waiting effect is an effect indicating that the variable effect is not executed on the display screen 50a. Specifically, when the set volume is changed, a volume change image OH may be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the customer waiting effect, as shown in FIG. 17A. In the volume change image OH, the characters "can change the volume" are shown on the upper side, and the shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the note are shown on the lower side. By displaying the volume change image OH, the player can press the right button 42R (see FIG. 1) of the select button 42k to increase the set volume, while the left button 42L of the select button 42k ( By pressing down (see FIG. 1), it is possible to grasp that the set volume can be reduced.

  Thus, during the display of the volume change image OH, for example, if the value of the set volume is “6” and the right button 42R is pressed once, the value of the set volume is changed to “7”. The set volume increase notification image OZ shown in FIG. 17 (B) is displayed on the display screen 50a. In the set volume increase notification image OZ, the character "VOLUME7" and the shape of the note overlapping this character are shown at the center, and the shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the note are shown below. It should be noted that, among the characters “VOLUME7”, the numeral portion indicates the value of the set volume, and the note overlapping with this character is shown to increase as the value of the set volume increases. In this way, it is possible for the player to grasp the value of the increased set volume from the set volume increase notification image OZ. Although the case where the value of the set volume is increased by “1” has been described above, the value of the set volume increases by one each time the right button 42R is pressed. On the other hand, each time the left direction button 42L is pressed, the value of the set volume decreases by one. As described above, the player can determine an arbitrary set volume and can enjoy a sound effect based on a desired set volume.

  Further, in this embodiment, the player can determine the value of the set light amount to any one of “0” to “9” during the execution of the customer waiting effect. Specifically, when the set light amount is changed, the light amount change image KH may be displayed on the display screen 7a during the execution of the customer waiting effect as shown in FIG. In the light amount change image KH, the characters "light amount can be changed" are shown on the upper side, and the shape of the select button 42k and the lamp shape are shown on the lower side. By displaying the light amount changing image KH, the player can press the right button 42R (see FIG. 1) of the select button 42k to increase the set light amount, while the left button 42L of the select button 42k ( By pressing (see FIG. 1), it is possible to grasp that the set light amount can be reduced.

  In this way, for example, if the value of the set light amount is “6” and the right button 42R is pressed once during display of the light amount change image KH, the value of the set light amount is changed to “7”. The set light amount increase notification image KZ shown in FIG. 18 (B) is displayed on the display screen 50a. In the set light amount increase notification image KZ, the character "LIGHT7" and the shape of the lamp overlapping the character are shown at the center, and the shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the lamp are shown below. It should be noted that, among the characters “LIGHT7”, the numeral portion indicates the value of the set light amount, and the lamp overlapping with this character is shown to increase as the value of the set light amount increases. Thus, it is possible for the player to grasp the value of the increased set light amount from the set light amount increase notification image KZ. Although the case where the value of the set light amount increases by “1” has been described above, the value of the set light amount increases by one each time the right button 42R is pressed. On the other hand, each time the left direction button 42L is pressed, the value of the set light amount is decreased by one. As described above, the player can determine an arbitrary set light amount, and can enjoy a light emission effect based on a desired set light amount.

  However, as described above, when the set volume can be arbitrarily determined and the set light amount can be arbitrarily determined, the following problems may occur. For example, it is assumed that a certain player has decided to play the pachinko gaming machine PY1 with the set volume value set to the maximum value “9” and the set volume value set to the maximum value “9”. . Thereafter, when another player starts a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a sound effect based on the maximum set volume ("9") is executed, and the maximum set light amount ("9") is obtained. The light emission effect based on is performed. Then, when the player does not like a large volume or a large amount of light (brightness), the sound effect may be too loud and the light emitting effect may be too dazzling. In particular, an elderly player often does not know how to change the set volume and the set light amount, and may not be able to reduce the set volume and the set light amount. Thus, there is a problem that some players feel discomfort in the voice effect and the light emission effect, and stop the game.

  Also, for many pachinko gaming machines, if the sound volume of the sound effect is large and the light amount of the light emitting effect is large in many pachinko gaming machines, the workplace environment will be uncomfortable. In addition, for example, if the volume of the sound production by the pachinko gaming machine is large near an alarm device that generates a warning sound such as a fire alarm, if the alarm device generates a warning sound, the warning sound is generated. There is also a problem that it becomes difficult to hear. Further, there is also a problem that a security sound (for example, a notification sound for a fraudulent act) generated by the pachinko gaming machine becomes difficult to hear when the volume of the sound production by the pachinko gaming machine around the sound is large. In addition, since a large amount of light in the light emission effect leads to an increase in power consumption, there are circumstances in which it is desired to control power consumption in the light emission effect depending on the game arcade.

  As described above, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the upper limit set volume (the upper limit set effect amount, the first upper limit set effect amount, the other upper limit set effect amount) can be determined. It is configured such that the set light amount (upper limit setting effect amount, second upper limit setting effect amount) can be determined. The upper limit set volume is a reference value from which a set volume higher than the upper limit set volume cannot be determined. Therefore, for example, if the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “6”, the value of the set volume cannot be determined to exceed “6”. Further, the upper limit set light amount is a reference value from which a set light amount larger than the upper limit set light amount cannot be determined. Therefore, for example, if the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “6”, the value of the set light amount cannot be determined to exceed “6”.

  By the way, most pachinko gaming machines have a master switch that can be operated by a game hall employee on a control board capable of controlling a sound effect (in this embodiment, a sub effect control board 140, see FIGS. 7 and 9). Is provided. Conventionally, the master switch is provided mainly as a hardware switch so that only employees of the game arcade determine the set volume. However, in recent years, since the player can also change the set volume, the master switch is mainly used only for determining the set volume in the initial setting, and is not actually used effectively. there were.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined using the existing master switch. Here, both the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are determined based on the following reasons. If an existing master switch is used as an operation means capable of determining only the upper limit set sound volume, it is necessary to provide another master switch (another operation means) capable of determining the upper limit set light amount on a certain control board. . However, in this case, it is necessary to newly create a control board on which a master switch is newly provided. Therefore, the control board must be redesigned, and the change from the existing pachinko game machine becomes large.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, both the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined by the same operation with one conventional master switch. Here, as described above, since the operation position of the master switch 151 of the present embodiment changes in ten steps from “0” to “9” by the rotation operation, it can be set only based on ten kinds of operations. That is, in the existing master switch 151 in which the operation position changes in ten steps, the upper limit set volume is arbitrarily determined to all values from “0” to “9”, and the upper limit set light amount is set to “0” to “9”. Cannot be arbitrarily determined for all values up to "."

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the operation position of the master switch 151 (hereinafter referred to as “master set value”), the upper limit set volume, and the upper limit set light amount is as shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the master set value is “0”, the value of the upper limit set volume is set to “0” and the value of the upper limit set light amount is set to “0”. To do. In this case, the player cannot make the value of the set sound volume larger than “0” and cannot make the value of the set light amount larger than “0”. Therefore, the sound effect is not executed, and the light emission effect is not executed (silence and no light emission). For the design developer, by setting the master set value to “0”, it is possible to silence and emit no light at the time of research and development or a test, thereby improving the working environment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the master set value is “1”, the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “1” and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “3”. To do. When the master set value is “2”, the value of the upper limit set sound volume is determined to be “3”, and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “1”. When the master set value is “3”, the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “3” and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “3”. When the master set value is “4”, the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “3” and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “6”. When the master set value is “5”, the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “6” and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “3”. When the master set value is “6”, the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “6”, and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “6”.

  When the master set value is “7”, the value of the upper limit set sound volume is determined to be “6”, and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “9”. When the master set value is "8", the value of the upper limit set sound volume is determined to be "9" and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be "6". When the master set value is “9”, the value of the upper limit set volume is determined to be “9” and the value of the upper limit set light amount is determined to be “9”. That is, when the master set value is “9”, the player can increase the set volume value to the maximum “9” and increase the set light amount value to the maximum “9”. it can. Therefore, by setting the master setting value to “9” by the employee of the amusement arcade, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine without the upper limit of the set volume and the upper limit of the set light amount, similarly to the conventional pachinko gaming machine. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the employee of the game arcade rotates the master switch 151 to set the master set value to “6”, for example. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15C, the value of the upper limit set volume becomes “6” and the value of the upper limit set light quantity becomes “6”. As a result, the player cannot make the value of the set sound volume larger than “6” and cannot make the value of the set light amount larger than “6”. That is, the volume effect is not performed based on the set volume that is equal to or greater than “7”, and the light emission effect is not performed based on the set light amount that is equal to or greater than “7”. Therefore, when a player who easily feels that the sound effect is too loud to play, or when a player who easily feels that the light emitting effect is too dazzle to play, it is possible to make it difficult for the sound effect or the light emitting effect to be uncomfortable. is there.

  Further, for example, by installing a large number of pachinko gaming machines PY1 in which a volume effect based on a set volume that is equal to or greater than “7” and a light emission effect based on a set light amount that is equal to or greater than “7” are not performed, It is possible to improve the work environment for employees of the playground. At the same time, by reducing the volume (noise) in the game arcade, it is possible to make it easier to hear a security sound (for example, a notification sound for fraud) generated by the pachinko gaming machine. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 near the alarm device, for example, if the alarm device generates a warning sound by preventing the volume effect based on the set volume which is a value of “7” or more from being executed. In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the warning sound becomes difficult to hear. In addition, the power consumption of the light emitting effect can be controlled by appropriately installing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, which does not execute the light emitting effect based on the set light amount that is equal to or more than “7” in the game hall. As a result, it is possible to suppress power consumption in the game hall.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C, the upper limit set volume is set to "0", "1", "3", "6", "9" according to the master set value. , And the upper limit set light amount is changed mainly in three steps such as “0”, “1”, “3”, “6”, and “9”. As a result, the main part of the values determined as the upper limit set sound volume and the upper limit set light amount can be approximately covered by only one existing operation means such as the existing master switch 151.

  That is, assuming a case where the upper limit set volume is set to “9” and a case where the upper limit set volume is set to “8”, only one range of the limited set volume changes, and for the player, the change is limited. Hardly feel. Further, assuming that the upper limit set volume is set to “9” and the upper limit set volume is set to “7”, only two ranges of the set volume limit are changed. It is hard to feel so big. In short, if the upper limit set volume is set to “9” and the upper limit set volume is set to “6” as in the present embodiment, the range of the set set volume to be changed is changed by three. People can easily feel the effect of volume control. Similarly, when the upper limit set light quantity is set to “9” and when the upper limit set light quantity is set to “6”, the range of the set set light quantity to be limited is changed by three, and the light quantity for the player is changed. It becomes easier to feel the effect of the restriction. In this manner, in the present embodiment, the change amount of the upper limit set volume or the upper limit set light amount becomes large in three steps with respect to the change of the master set value in one step, but there is almost no substantial disadvantage.

  In the present embodiment, the master switch 151 (see FIG. 7) is mainly operated by the employee of the game arcade outside the business hours (9:00 am to 11:00 pm). However, the playground employees are very busy, having to do a lot of work outside of working hours. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount corresponding to the master set value are determined simultaneously by a specific same operation of rotating the master switch 151. In other words, it is not necessary to separately perform the operation for determining the upper limit set volume and the operation for determining the upper limit set light amount. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the work load for determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount for the employees of the busy game hall.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit set volume is changed by rotating the master switch 151, an upper limit set volume change image ZO (see FIG. 16A) is displayed on the display screen 50a. For example, when the master setting value is changed from “4” to “6” by turning the master switch 151 and the value of the upper limit set volume is changed from “3” to “6” (see FIG. 15C), As shown in FIG. 16A, an upper limit set volume change image ZO is displayed. In the upper limit set volume change image ZO, the characters “The upper limit set volume has been set to“ 6 ”” are shown on the upper side, and the characters “VOLUME 6” and the shape of the note overlapping this character are shown in the center. . It should be noted that, among the characters of “VOLUME 6”, the numeral portion indicates the value of the upper limit set volume, and the note overlapping with this character is shown to be larger as the value of the upper limit set volume is larger. Thus, by displaying the upper limit set volume change image ZO, the changed upper limit set volume at the present time can be more easily shown.

  In this embodiment, when the upper limit set light amount is changed by rotating the master switch 151, an upper limit set light amount change image ZK (see FIG. 16B) is displayed on the display screen 50a. For example, when the master setting value is changed from “5” to “6” by turning the master switch 151 and the value of the upper limit set volume is changed from “3” to “6” (see FIG. 15C), As shown in FIG. 16B, an upper limit set light amount change image ZK is displayed. In the upper limit set light amount change image ZK, the character “The upper limit set light amount is set to“ 6 ”” is shown on the upper side, and the character “LIGHT6” and the shape of the lamp overlapping this character are shown in the center. . It should be noted that, among the characters “LIGHT6”, the numeral portion indicates the value of the upper limit set light amount, and the lamp overlapping with this character is shown to be larger as the value of the upper limit set light amount is larger. In this way, by displaying the upper limit set light amount change image ZK, it is possible to more easily show the changed upper limit set volume at the present time.

6). Control Operation of Pachinko Machine Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 19, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

  [Main Timer Interrupt Process] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 every short time, for example, 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a jackpot random number used for a jackpot lottery, a hit type random number for determining a type of a jackpot, a reach random number for determining whether or not to be in a reach state in the effect symbol fluctuation effect, and a variation pattern. The random number updating process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number, the ordinary symbol random number (per-random number) used for the ordinary symbol lottery, etc. is performed (S101). Note that at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, there is no need for software to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an input process (S102). In the input process (S102), various sensors (the first starting port sensor 11a, the second starting port sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the big winning opening sensor 14a, the general winning opening sensor 10a (FIG. 8) is read, and payout data for paying out prize balls according to the types of winning ports is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as lower plate full data.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting port sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the starting port sensor detection process (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting port sensor 11a or the second starting port sensor 12a, it is determined that there are less than four reserved memories corresponding to the starting ports where the winning detection is made. A random number such as a jackpot random number (a jackpot random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number (see FIG. 11A)) is acquired as a condition. If passage detection is performed by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 11B) is acquired on condition that there are less than four ordinary symbols on hold.

  In the special operation process (S104), the random number such as the jackpot random number acquired in the start-up opening sensor detection process (S103) is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 10, 12A, 13B, and 13). judge. Then, a special symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) to show the result of the jackpot lottery. At the start (just before the start) of the special symbol change display, a change start command including the information of the change pattern is set in a predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104, and at the start of the special symbol stop display (just before the start). A fluctuation stop command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the game RAM 104. Note that the variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 based on the determination of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number. As shown in FIG. 13, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time during which the variation display of the special symbol is executed is also determined.

  As a result of the jackpot random number determination, if the jackpot has been won, a jackpot game (special) in which the jackpot 14 is opened in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times, see FIG. 10) according to the type of jackpot. Play). At the start of the jackpot game, an opening command including information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104. The opening command is a command indicating the start of the opening. After the jackpot game is started, a round designation command is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 at the start of a round game, and an ending command is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 at the start of ending. In the special operation process (S104), if there is no storage of random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a customer waiting command for causing the effect control microcomputer 121 to execute a customer waiting effect is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104. I do.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start-up opening sensor detection process (S103) is determined using the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 12C). Then, a normal symbol is displayed (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, if the normal winning symbol has been won, an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 14) according to the gaming state. Do.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process (S106) of outputting the commands and the like set in the above-described processes to the effect control board 120 and the like.

  In parallel with the processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described.

  [Sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process] The effect control microcomputer 121 repeats the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 20 at short intervals such as 1 msec. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes a sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process and a sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as described later. As shown in FIG. 20, in the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process, first, an input process described later is performed (S201).

  Subsequently, a drive control process is performed (S202). In the drive control processing (S202), drive data (panel movable body drive Data, elevation unit drive data, upper left unit drive data, upper right unit drive data). That is, the panel movable body 55k, the lifting unit 300, the upper left unit 500, and the upper right unit 550 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process is performed (S203). In the lamp data output processing (S203), the lamp data created in the other processing (S1005) in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing described later is used to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to Accordingly, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 controls the light emission effect of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 via the sub-drive board 162 based on the lamp data.

  However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a master set value signal including information on the operation position of the master switch 151 is input to the sub effect CPU 141. Therefore, the sub effect CPU 141 knows the value of the upper limit set light quantity at the present time based on the master set value signal. The lamp data transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 121 to the sub effect CPU 141 includes information on the set light amount based on the operation of the player. Accordingly, the sub-effect CPU 141 compares the current upper limit set light amount with the set light amount, and controls the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 so that the light emission effect is not executed based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. Light emission control will be performed. Instead of the above-described light emission control, the effect control microcomputer 121 compares the current upper limit set light amount with the set light amount, and controls the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount so that the light emission effect is not executed. Light emission control of the lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 may be performed.

  In the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 20, after the ramp data output process (S203), a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S204), and this process ends.

  [Input Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the input process (S201), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a master set value signal has been received (S301). If it has not been received (NO in S301), there is no need to change the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount, so the process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, if it has been received (YES in S301), it is determined whether or not to change the upper limit set volume (S302). That is, it is determined whether or not the upper limit set volume determined from the master set value signal is different from the upper limit set volume stored so far.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the operation position of the master switch 151 in the initial setting is a position where the master setting value is “9”. That is, the upper limit set sound volume is set to “9” in advance, and the upper limit set light amount is set to “9”. Therefore, in the initial setting, similarly to the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has no upper limit of the volume and the upper limit of the light amount.

  If it is determined in step S302 that the upper limit set volume is to be changed (YES in S302), the stored upper limit set volume information is reset (S303). That is, the information of the upper limit set volume stored in the effect RAM 124 is changed to the information of the upper limit set volume determined from the master set value signal. Subsequently, an upper limit set volume change command including information on the upper limit set volume determined from the master set value signal is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S304), and the process proceeds to step S305.

  Thereby, the upper limit setting volume change command is transmitted to sub effect control board 140, and sub effect CPU 141 displays upper limit setting volume change image ZO (see FIG. 16A) on display screen 50a. As a result, even if the relationship between the master set value and the upper limit set volume is difficult to understand as in the present embodiment (see FIG. 15C), the upper limit set volume change image ZO displayed on the display screen 50a indicates the current , It is possible to easily grasp the upper limit set volume. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the upper limit set volume is not changed (NO in S302), the process skips steps S303 and S304 and proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not to change the upper limit set light amount (S305). That is, it is determined whether or not the upper limit set light amount determined from the master set value signal is different from the upper limit set light amount stored until then. If it is determined that the upper limit set light quantity is to be changed (YES in S305), the stored information on the upper limit set light quantity is reset (S306). That is, the information of the upper limit set light amount stored in the effect RAM 124 is changed to the information of the upper limit set light amount determined from the master set value signal. Subsequently, an upper limit set light amount change command including information on the upper limit set light amount determined from the master set value signal is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S307), and the process proceeds to step S308.

  As a result, the upper limit setting light amount change command is transmitted to the sub effect control board 140, and the sub effect CPU 141 displays the upper limit setting light amount change image ZK (see FIG. 16B) on the display screen 50a. As a result, even if the relationship between the master set value and the upper limit set light amount is difficult to understand as in the present embodiment (see FIG. 15 (C)), the upper limit set light amount change image ZK displayed on the display screen 50a indicates the current , It is possible to easily grasp the upper limit set light amount. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S305 that the upper limit set light amount is not changed (NO in S305), the process skips steps S306 and S307 and proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, as other input setting processing, switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 9), and this processing is performed. Finish.

  [Sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process] The sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 22, in the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a received command analysis process described later (S1001).

  Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the input process (S201) of the sub-side 1ms timer interrupt process as switch data for the sub-side 10ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 is performed (S1002). Then, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S1002), a switch process for setting the display contents and the like of the display screen 50a is performed (S1003).

  Subsequently, a voice control process (S1004) is performed. In the sound control process (S1004), the effect control microcomputer 121 creates sound data (data for controlling the output of sound from the speaker 620), outputs the sound data to the sub effect control board 140, and manages the time of sound effects. Do. In this way, the control of the sound effect is mainly performed by the effect control microcomputer 121, and the sound CPU 149 (sound IC) is executed via the sound control circuit 150 in the sub-effect control board 140 that receives the sound data. A sound suitable for the effect is output from the speaker 620.

  However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a master set value signal including information on the operation position of the master switch 151 is input to the effect control microcomputer 121. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 grasps the value of the upper limit set volume at the present time based on the master set value signal. The effect control microcomputer 121 also knows the set volume based on the operation of the player. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 compares the upper limit set volume with the set volume at the present time, and performs sound control with the speaker 620 so that the sound effect is not executed based on the set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. become. Instead of the sound control described above, the sub-effect CPU 141 compares the current upper limit set volume with the set volume and sets the speaker 620 so that the sound effect is not executed based on the set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. May be performed.

  In the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22, after the voice control process (S1004), other processes such as updating random numbers for various effects are executed (S1005), and this process ends.

  [Receive Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the receive command analysis process (1001), the effect control microcomputer 121 first sends a change start command (special figure 1 change start command or special figure 2 change command) from the game control board 100. It is determined whether or not a start command has been received (S1101), and if it has been received, a variable effect start process described later is performed (S1102).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S1103). A variable effect ending process is performed (S1104). In the fluctuation effect end processing (S1104), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and a fluctuation effect end command for terminating the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1105), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S1106). In the opening effect selection process (S1106), the opening command is analyzed, and a pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1107), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S1108). In the round effect selection process (S1108), the round designation command is analyzed, and a pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting a round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1109), and performs an ending effect selection process if received (S1110). In the ending effect selection process (S1110), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1111). Then, as another process (S1113), a process based on a received command other than the above-described command (for example, a process for performing a general figure variation effect based on reception of a normal symbol variation start command) is performed, and a received command analysis process ( Finish S1001).

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the variation effect start process (S1102), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the variation start command (S1201). The change start command includes information on special figure stop symbol data set based on the jackpot determination process by the game control microcomputer 101, information on the change pattern (see FIG. 13), information specifying the current game state, and the like. include.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S1202). Specifically, a random number for effect symbol determination is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of the reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. Then, by using the selected table to determine the acquired random numbers for effect symbol determination, an effect symbol is selected. Thereby, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed (for example, “777”) is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process (S1203). More specifically, a random number for determining a variation effect pattern is obtained, and one table is selected from the tables classified according to the type of the variation pattern based on the analysis result of the variation start command. Then, by using the selected table to determine the obtained random effect pattern lottery random number, a variable effect pattern is selected. If the fluctuation effect pattern is determined in this way, the time of the fluctuation effect, the fluctuation display mode of the effect design, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, The details of the content of the variable effect, such as the type of the background of the effect symbol, are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a notice effect effect selection process (S1204). In the notice effect selection process (S1204), the notice effect random number is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of the reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. I do. Then, by using the selected table to determine the obtained random number for announcement effect determination, an announcement effect is selected. As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect are determined.

  Subsequently, effect control microcomputer 121 executes drive data setting processing for setting drive data according to the selected variable effect pattern (S1205). In the case where a variable effect pattern for executing an effect (SP reach, etc.) with a high expectation of winning a jackpot is selected by the drive data setting process (S1205), the panel movable body drive data, the lifting unit drive data, the upper left Unit drive data, upper right unit drive data, and other drive data can be set in the effect RAM 124.

  Thereafter, a variable effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, and the announcement effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1206), and the process ends. When the fluctuation effect start command set in step S1206 is transmitted to the sub-effect control board 140, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 causes the fluctuation effect in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol on the display screen 50a. Execute

  [Customer Waiting Effect Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the customer waiting effect process (S1112), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting effect. Is determined (S1301). Note that the customer waiting effect is an effect that is started from the point in time when the stop display of the special symbol ends in a state where there is no special figure reservation. If the predetermined time has not elapsed from the start of the customer waiting effect (NO in S1301), the process skips step S1302 and proceeds to step S1303.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting effect (YES in S1301), a demonstration effect start command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1302), and the flow proceeds to step S1303. When the demonstration effect start command set in step S1302 is transmitted to sub-effect control board 140, sub-effect CPU 141 of sub-effect control board 140 executes a demonstration effect on display screen 50a. The demonstration effect is to display the volume change image OH (see FIG. 17A) for changing the set volume and change the set light amount on the display screen 50a every specific time (15 seconds in this embodiment). This is an effect of repeatedly displaying a light amount changing image KH (see FIG. 17B), displaying a character image of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the like. In this way, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the customer waiting effect, the volume change image OH shown in FIG. 17A and the light amount change image KH shown in FIG. 17B are displayed, and the player can set the volume or the setting. The light amount can be changed.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether the volume change image OH shown in FIG. 17A is being displayed. If not being displayed (NO in S1303), the flow advances to step S1313 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is being displayed (YES in S1303), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the right button 42R has been pressed (S1304). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S1304), the flow proceeds to step S1309 because there is no situation where the set volume can be increased.

  On the other hand, if the right direction button 42R is pressed (YES in S1304), subsequently, based on the set volume information and the upper limit set volume currently stored in the effect RAM 124, the set volume is set. Is smaller than the upper limit set volume (S1305). If the setting volume is low (YES in S1305), the setting volume can be increased, and thus information indicating that the value of the setting volume has increased by “1” is stored in the effect RAM 124 (S1306). Then, a set volume increase notification command including the information of the increased set volume is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1307), and the process proceeds to step S1309. When the set volume increase notification command set in step S1307 is transmitted to sub-effect control board 140, sub-effect CPU 141 of sub-effect control board 140 sets up volume increase notification image OZ (see FIG. 17 (B)) on the display screen 50a. By looking at the set volume increase notification image OZ, a player or the like can grasp that the set volume has increased.

  On the other hand, in step S1305, if the set volume is not lower than the upper limit set volume (NO in S1305), that is, if the set volume is equal to or higher than the upper limit set volume, the set volume cannot be further increased. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S1308, where a set volume increase disable command including information on the current set volume is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1308), and the process proceeds to step S1309. When the set volume increase disable command set in step S1308 is transmitted to sub-effect control board 140, sub-effect CPU 141 of sub-effect control board 140 turns on the set volume increase-impossible image ON (see FIG. 17C). Is displayed on the display screen 50a.

  Here, when the set volume cannot be increased image ON, for example, as shown in FIG. 17C, a character “cannot be increased any further” is shown on the upper side, and a character “VOLUME 6” and a note overlapping this character are displayed in the center. The shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the note are shown below. When the set volume cannot be increased image ON, the numeral portion of the characters of “VOLUME 6” indicates the value of the set volume that cannot be further increased, in other words, indicates the upper limit set volume. Therefore, the player or the like can grasp that the set volume at the present time has reached the upper limit set volume that cannot be further increased by looking at the set volume increase non-permitted image ON.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether the left button 42L has been pressed. If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S1309), the process proceeds to step S1313 shown in FIG. 26 because there is no situation where the set volume can be reduced.

  On the other hand, if the left button 42L is pressed (YES in S1309), then, it is determined whether the set volume currently stored in the effect RAM 124 is greater than “0”. (S1310). If it is larger than "0" (YES in S1310), the setting volume can be reduced, and information indicating that the value of the setting volume has decreased by "1" is stored in the effect RAM 124 ( S1311). Then, the set volume decrease notification command including the information of the decreased set volume is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1312), and the process proceeds to step S1313 shown in FIG. When the set volume decrease notification command set in step S1312 is transmitted to the sub-effect control board 140, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 sets the set volume decrease notification image (not shown) indicating the decreased set volume. ) Is displayed on the display screen 50a. By looking at the set volume decrease notification image, a player or the like can recognize that the set volume has decreased.

  On the other hand, in step S1310, if the set volume is not greater than "0" (NO in S1310), that is, if the set volume is "0", the set volume cannot be further reduced. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S1313 shown in FIG. 26 without decreasing the set volume.

  In step S1313, it is determined whether the light amount change image KH shown in FIG. 18A is being displayed. If it is not being displayed (NO in S1313), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is being displayed (YES in S1313), subsequently, it is determined whether the right button 42R has been pressed (S1314). If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S1314), the flow proceeds to step S1319 because it is not possible to increase the set light amount.

  On the other hand, if the right direction button 42R is pressed (YES in S1314), subsequently, based on the set light amount information and the upper limit set light amount currently stored in the effect RAM 124, the set light amount Is smaller than the upper limit set light amount (S1315). If it is smaller (YES in S1315), it is a situation in which the set light amount can be increased, and thus information indicating that the value of the set light amount has increased by “1” is stored in the effect RAM 124 (S1316). Then, the set light amount increase notification command including the information of the increased set light amount is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1317), and the process proceeds to step S1319. When the set light amount increase notification command set in step S1317 is transmitted to the sub-effect control board 140, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 sets the set light amount increase notification image KZ (see FIG. 18 (B)) is displayed on the display screen 50a. By looking at the set light amount increase notification image KZ, a player or the like can grasp that the set light amount has increased.

  On the other hand, in step S1315, if the set light amount is not smaller than the upper limit set light amount (NO in S1315), that is, if the set light amount is equal to or more than the upper limit set light amount, the set light amount cannot be further increased. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S1318, and a set light amount increase disable command including information on the current set light amount is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1318), and the process proceeds to step S1319. When the set light amount increase disable command set in step S1318 is transmitted to the sub-effect control board 140, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 sets the set light amount increase disable image KN (see FIG. 18C). Is displayed on the display screen 50a.

  Here, in the image KN in which the set light amount cannot be increased, for example, as shown in FIG. 18C, a character “cannot be enlarged any further” is shown on the upper side, a character “LIGHT6” is displayed in the center, and a lamp overlapping this character And the shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the lamp are shown below. In the set light amount increase unacceptable image KN, the numeral portion of the character "LIGHT6" indicates the value of the set light amount that cannot be further increased, in other words, indicates the upper limit set light amount. Therefore, by looking at the image KN in which the set light amount cannot be increased, the player or the like can grasp that the set light amount at the present time is the upper limit set light amount that cannot be further increased.

  In step S1319, it is determined whether the left button 42L has been pressed. If the pressing operation has not been performed (NO in S1319), the process ends because there is no situation where the set light amount can be reduced.

  On the other hand, if the left direction button 42L is pressed (YES in S1319), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the set light amount currently stored in the effect RAM 124 is greater than “0”. (S1320). If it is larger than "0" (YES in S1320), the setting light amount can be reduced, and information indicating that the value of the setting light amount has decreased by "1" is stored in the effect RAM 124 ( S1321). Then, a set light amount decrease notification command including the information of the reduced set light amount is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1322), and the present process ends. When the set light amount decrease notification command set in step S1322 is transmitted to the sub-effect control board 140, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 sets the reduced light amount notification image (not shown) indicating the reduced set light amount. ) Is displayed on the display screen 50a. By looking at the set light amount decrease notification image, a player or the like can recognize that the set light amount has decreased.

  On the other hand, in step S1320, if the set light amount is not larger than “0” (NO in S1320), that is, if the set light amount is “0”, the set light amount cannot be further reduced. Therefore, the present process ends without reducing the set light amount.

7). Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, an employee of a game arcade can rotate the master switch 151 to set the volume from “0” to “9”. It is possible to determine the upper limit set sound volume that becomes “0”, “1”, “3”, “6”, and “9” from among them (see FIG. 15C). Further, it is possible to determine the upper limit set light quantity that becomes “0”, “1”, “3”, “6”, and “9” from the light quantity set range from “0” to “9” (FIG. 15C). reference). As a result, the speaker 620 cannot execute the sound effect based on the set sound volume exceeding the upper limit set sound volume, and the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 cannot execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. . As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the sound effect by the speaker 620 and the light emitting effect by the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are excessive.

  Further, according to the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to simultaneously determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount by a specific same operation of rotating the master switch 151. In other words, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are determined only by determining the master set value to any one of “0” to “9” by rotating the master switch 151. It is possible to determine at once. This eliminates the need for the employees of the amusement arcade to separately determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount, thereby simplifying the setting operation.

  Further, according to the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 7, the master switch 151 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (the rear side inside the gaming machine frame 2), so that the player is the master. The switch 151 cannot be rotated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount due to mischief.

  Further, according to the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are simultaneously determined by using the master switch 151 provided for changing the set volume on the back side of most pachinko game machines. It is possible. That is, an operation means for determining the upper limit set light amount is not newly added to the configuration of the existing pachinko gaming machine, and the hardware configuration is not changed. Therefore, it is possible to realize a configuration in which a change from the existing configuration is reduced and a sound effect that is likely to be excessive and a light emission effect that is likely to be excessive are prevented.

8). Modification Examples Hereinafter, modification examples will be described. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are determined by rotating the master switch 151. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined at the time of initial setting after the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 in the second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

  [Sub-Control Main Process] When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 reads out the sub-control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the result of this determination is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the flow proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is YES (YES in S4002), that is, if the power-off signal is turned on due to the power-off but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether a notification command has been received (S4011). The RAM clear notification command is a command indicating that RAM clear has been executed when the game control microcomputer 101 clears the storage content of the game RAM 104 when the power is turned on, and the effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control board 120). ).

  If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the flow proceeds to step S4004. When the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. The processes of steps S4001 to S4003 and S4011 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process skips step S4003 and proceeds to step S4004.

  In step S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the sub effect control board 140. The sub-effect control board 140 that has received the command executes various effects (variable effect, opening effect, round effect, ending effect, and the like accompanying the jackpot game) using the image display device 50 according to the command. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is substantially the same as the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) is not performed. As shown in FIG. 28, in the reception interruption process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This reception interruption processing (S4008) is processing executed prior to other interruption processing (S4009, S4010).

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Process] In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control microcomputer 121 first executes an initial function setting process described later (S1000). Thereafter, similarly to the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process of the first embodiment (see FIG. 22), the processes of steps S1001 to S1005 are executed.

  [Initial Function Setting Process] The initial function setting process (S1000) is a process for arbitrarily determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount at the time of initial setting after the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on. In the initial function setting process (S1000), as shown in FIG. 30, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after clearing the RAM (after initializing the effect RAM 124). It is determined whether or not it is (S4201). If the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S4201), the process proceeds to step S4204. Here, in the predetermined time after the RAM is cleared, as shown in FIG. 32A, the image S1 after power-on can be displayed on the display screen 50a. In the image S1 after the power is turned on, the character "Please wait" is displayed in the center, and the character "The initial function setting image is displayed when the production button is pushed five times during the rum clear notification" is displayed at the bottom. . The display of the image S1 after turning on the power in this way indicates a method for displaying an initial function setting image S2 described later.

  If it is determined in step S4201 that the predetermined time after clearing the RAM has not elapsed (NO in step S4201), it is determined whether a predetermined operation (in this embodiment, the effect button 40k is pressed five times) is performed. A determination is made (S4202). If the predetermined operation has not been performed (NO in S4202), the process proceeds to step S4204. On the other hand, if the predetermined operation has been performed (YES in S4202), the initial function setting image command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4203), and the flow advances to step S4204. When the initial function setting image command set in step S4203 is transmitted to the sub effect control board 140, the sub effect CPU 141 of the sub effect control board 140 displays the initial function setting image S2 (see FIG. 32 (B)). It is displayed on the display screen 50a.

  Here, in the initial function setting image S2, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), characters of “function setting menu” are shown on the upper side, and “change of upper limit setting volume” is executed below the characters. A menu of “switch to setting screen” is shown below, and a menu of “switch to setting screen” for executing “change of upper limit set light amount” is shown below the menu. The menu of “return”, the shape of the select button 42k, and the shape of the effect button 40k are shown below. By displaying the initial function setting image S2, the user can operate the select button 42k and the effect button 40k to switch to a setting screen for changing the upper limit set volume or a setting screen for changing the upper limit set light amount. It is shown.

  In step S4204, it is determined whether the initial function setting image S2 is being displayed. If it is not being displayed (NO in S4204), the process proceeds to step S4209 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is displayed (YES in S4204), subsequently, a menu of “switch to setting screen” for executing “change of upper limit set volume” in initial function setting image S2 (see FIG. 32B). It is determined whether or not has been selected (S4205). That is, it is determined whether or not the effect button 40k has been pressed with the cursor positioned on “switch to setting screen” of “change of upper limit set volume” by the select button 42k. If it is not selected (NO in S4205), the process proceeds to step S4209 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is selected (YES in S4205), the upper limit set volume determination command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4206), and the flow proceeds to step S4207. When the upper limit setting sound volume determination command set in step S4206 is transmitted to sub effect control board 140, sub effect CPU 141 of sub effect control board 140 sets upper limit setting sound volume determination image S3 (see FIG. 32 (C)). Is displayed on the display screen 50a.

  Here, in the upper limit set volume determination image S3, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), a character of “upper limit set volume” is shown at the upper center and each upper limit of “0 to 9” is shown below the character. The value of the set volume is shown. The shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the effect button 40k are shown on the lower side. Note that each upper limit set volume from “0 to 9” is surrounded by a rectangular edge, and the upper limit set volume at the current time is determined by looking at the thicker one of the nine rectangular edges. I understand it. By displaying the upper limit set volume determination image S3, the select button 42k and the effect button 40k are operated (by moving the cursor to the edge surrounding the desired upper limit volume and pressing the effect button 40k) to set the upper limit. It is shown that the volume can be changed.

  In step S4207, it is determined whether the “switch to setting screen” menu for executing “change of upper limit set light quantity” is selected in initial function setting image S2 (see FIG. 32B). That is, it is determined whether or not the effect button 40k has been pressed with the cursor positioned on “switching to the setting screen” of “change of the upper limit set light amount” by the select button 42k. If not selected (NO in S4207), the process proceeds to step S4209 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it has been selected (YES in S4207), the upper limit setting light amount determination command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4208), and the flow proceeds to step S4209 shown in FIG. When the upper limit setting light amount determination image command set in step S4208 is transmitted to the sub-effect control board 140, the sub-effect CPU 141 of the sub-effect control board 140 sets the upper limit setting light amount determination image S4 (see FIG. 32 (D)). ) Is displayed on the display screen 50a.

  Here, in the upper limit set light amount determination image S4, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), a character of “upper limit set light amount” is shown at the upper center and each upper limit of “0 to 9” is shown below the character. The value of the set light amount is shown. The shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the effect button 40k are shown on the lower side. Each of the upper limit set light amounts from “0 to 9” is surrounded by a rectangular edge, and by observing the thicker one of the nine rectangular edges, the upper limit set light amount at the current time is reduced. I understand it. By displaying the upper limit set light amount determination image S4, the select button 42k and the effect button 40k are operated (by moving the cursor to the edge surrounding the desired upper limit set light amount and pressing the effect button 40k), and the upper limit is set. It is shown that the set light amount can be changed.

  In step S4209 shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the upper limit set volume determination image S3 (see FIG. 32C) is being displayed. If it is not being displayed (NO in S4209), the flow advances to step S4213 because the upper limit set volume is not changed. On the other hand, if it is being displayed (YES in S4209), it is determined whether or not an operation for changing the upper limit set volume has been performed using the select button 42k and the effect button 40k (S4210). That is, it is determined whether or not the effect button 40k is pressed by moving the cursor from the position of the edge indicating the upper limit set volume by the select button 42k. If the operation for changing the upper limit set volume has not been performed (NO in S4210), the process proceeds to step S4213.

  On the other hand, if an operation for changing the upper limit set volume has been performed (YES in S4210), the stored upper limit set volume information is reset (S4211). Subsequently, an upper limit set volume determination command including the reset upper limit set volume information is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4212), and the flow proceeds to step S4213. When the upper limit setting sound volume determination command set in step S4212 is transmitted to the sub effect control board 140, the sub effect CPU 141 of the sub effect control board 140 increases the edge of the reset upper limit setting sound volume. The upper limit set volume determination image (see FIG. 32C) is displayed on the display screen 50a. Thereby, it is possible to grasp that the upper limit set volume has been changed. Note that the effect when the upper limit set volume is changed is the same as that in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S4213, it is determined whether an upper limit set light amount determination image S4 (see FIG. 32D) is being displayed. If the display is not being made (NO in S4213), the process ends because there is no situation in which the upper limit set light amount is changed. On the other hand, if the display is being performed (YES in S4213), it is determined whether or not an operation for changing the upper limit set light amount has been performed using the select button 42k and the effect button 40k (S4214). That is, the cursor is moved from the position of the edge indicating the upper limit set light amount by the select button 42k, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 40k is pressed. If the operation for changing the upper limit set light quantity has not been executed (NO in S4214), this processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the operation for changing the upper limit set light amount has been performed (YES in S4214), the stored information on the upper limit set light amount is reset (S4215). Subsequently, an upper limit set light amount determination command including the reset upper limit set light amount information is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4216), and the process ends. When the upper limit setting light amount determination command set in step S4216 is transmitted to the sub effect control board 140, the sub effect CPU 141 of the sub effect control board 140 thickens the edge of the reset upper limit setting light amount. The upper limit set light amount determination image (see FIG. 32D) is displayed on the display screen 50a. Thereby, it is possible to grasp that the upper limit set light amount has been changed. Note that the effect when the upper limit set light amount is changed is the same as that in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, for example, at the time of initial setting after the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the employee of the game arcade determines the upper limit set volume shown in FIG. The image S3 is displayed. Then, while the upper limit set volume determination image S3 is being displayed, the cursor position is adjusted with the select button 42k, and the effect button 40k is pressed (based on the specific operation), whereby “0” to “9” is displayed. It is possible to determine an arbitrary upper limit sound volume. As a result, the speaker 620 cannot execute a sound effect based on the set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the sound effect of the speaker 620 is excessive (too loud).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the upper limit setting light amount determination image S4 shown in FIG. 32D is displayed by the employee of the game arcade during the initial setting after the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on. Is displayed. Then, during the display of the upper limit set light amount determination image S4, the cursor position is adjusted with the select button 42k, and the effect button 40k is pressed (based on the specific operation), whereby “0” to “9” is displayed. It is possible to determine an arbitrary upper limit light quantity. As a result, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 cannot execute a light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the light emission effect by the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 is excessive (too dazzling).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the display of the upper limit set volume determination image S3 shown in FIG. 32C or the display of the upper limit set light amount determination image S4 shown in FIG. It is something that can be done by employees of a game arcade, not something that a player can do. That is, unlike an employee of a game arcade, a player cannot make initial settings, and thus cannot determine the upper limit set volume or the upper limit set light amount. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from determining the upper limit set volume or the upper limit set light amount due to mischief.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, it is possible to separately determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount. Furthermore, any upper limit setting volume can be determined from the volume setting range from "0" to "9", and any upper limit setting light volume can be determined from the light amount setting range from "0" to "9". be able to. In short, as in the first embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount cannot be determined only in a certain relationship (see FIG. 15C). Therefore, it is possible for the employee of the game arcade to determine the optimal upper limit set volume and the optimal upper limit set light amount according to the situation of the game arcade.

<Third embodiment>
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the master switch 151 capable of determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount is provided on the sub effect control board 140. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, a master switch 151A capable of determining the upper limit set volume is provided on the sub effect control board 140, and the master switch 151 capable of determining the upper limit set light amount is provided. 151B is provided. Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  The master switch 151A uses a master switch provided in most pachinko gaming machines as operation means capable of determining an upper limit set volume. Therefore, the operation position of the master switch 151A changes in ten steps from “0” to “9” by the rotation operation, and as shown in FIG. 34 (C), the operation position of the master switch 151A changes from “0” to “19”. The operation position (volume master set value) is determined as it is as the upper limit set volume.

  On the other hand, the master switch 151B is newly provided on the sub-effect control board 140 as an operation means capable of determining the upper limit set light amount. The operation position of the master switch 151B changes in ten steps from “0” to “9” by a rotation operation, and as shown in FIG. 34D, the operation from “0” to “9” is performed. The position (light amount master set value) is directly determined as the upper limit set light amount.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment, the upper limit set volume from the volume set range from “0” to “9” by the employee of the game hall rotating the master switch 151A. But it is possible to decide. Further, by rotating the master switch 151B, it is possible to determine any upper limit set light amount from the light amount set range from “0” to “9”. In this way, since the upper limit setting volume and the upper limit setting light amount can be separately determined, an employee of the game hall can determine the optimum upper limit setting volume and the optimum upper limit light amount according to the situation of the game hall. It is possible to decide.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the third embodiment, in the master switch 151A, as shown in FIG. 34C, the operation position (volume master set value) becomes the upper limit set volume as it is. That is, the relationship between the volume master set value and the upper limit set volume is a one-to-one proportional relationship. In the master switch 151B, as shown in FIG. 34D, the operation position (light amount master set value) becomes the upper limit set light amount. That is, the relationship between the light amount master set value and the upper limit set light amount is a one-to-one proportional relationship. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand the relationship between the master set value, the upper limit set volume, and the upper limit set light amount as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 15C). Also, as in the second embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount cannot be determined only during the initial setting. Therefore, it is possible for the employees of the game arcade who are used to the existing master switch to determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount by a simpler method than in the first and second embodiments.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C, the relationship between the master set value (the operation position of the master switch 151), the upper limit set volume, and the upper limit set light amount is difficult to understand. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35C, the relationship between the master set value, the upper limit set volume, and the upper limit set light amount has a one-to-one proportional relationship. That is, if the operation position of one master switch 151 (see FIG. 7) on the sub effect control board 140 is determined, the master set value becomes the upper limit set sound volume as it is and the upper limit set light amount becomes the same. For example, an employee of a game arcade can rotate the master switch 151 and set the master set value to “6”, thereby simultaneously determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount to “6”.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the master set value is changed, that is, when the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are changed, the upper limit set volume and light amount change image ZOK (see FIG. 36) is displayed on the display screen 50a. Is displayed. For example, when the master set value is changed to “6”, as shown in FIG. 36, a character “The upper limit set volume has been set to“ 6 ”” is displayed on the upper side, and “ The character "The upper limit set light amount has been set to" 6 "" is displayed. Furthermore, the character "VOLUME6" and the shape of the musical note overlapping this character are shown at the lower left, and the character "LIGHT6" and the shape of the lamp overlapping this character are shown at the lower right. Thus, it is possible to simultaneously grasp the changed upper limit set volume and the changed upper limit light amount in one image called the upper limit set volume and light amount change image ZOK.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the fourth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to simultaneously determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount using the existing master switch. In addition, since the relationship between the master set value, the upper limit set volume, and the upper limit set light amount is in a one-to-one proportional relationship, as shown in the third embodiment, an employee of a game hall accustomed to the existing master switch is required. For the operator, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be simultaneously determined by a simple method.

  Here, in general, a player who tends to feel that the sound effect is excessive (too loud) tends to feel that the light emitting effect is also excessive (too dazzling). In other words, a player who easily feels that the sound effect and the luminous effect are excessive is generally an elderly player, and the upper limit sound volume and the upper limit light amount are the same for these elderly players. It is appropriate to determine the degree. Therefore, even if the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount cannot be determined separately as in the fourth embodiment, the relationship between the master set value, the upper limit set volume, and the upper limit set light amount becomes a one-to-one proportional relationship. This does not mean that there are any major problems.

<Fifth embodiment>
In the second embodiment, at the time of the initial setting after the power is turned on, as shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, at the time of the initial setting after the power is turned on, the upper limit set volume, the upper limit set light amount, Was determined separately. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, the upper limit set volume and light amount determination image S5 shown in FIG. 37 is displayed at the time of initial setting after the power is turned on, so that the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined simultaneously. It is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the upper limit set volume and light amount determination image S5, characters of “upper limit set volume” and characters of “upper limit set light amount” are shown in upper and lower rows, and “0” is shown below them. ９-9 ”are shown. The values “0 to 9” are shared values of the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount. Below this shared value, the shape of the select button 42k and the shape of the effect button 40k are shown. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, during the display of the upper limit set volume and light amount determination image S5, the user operates the select button 42k to move the cursor to any value from “0 to 9”, and When 40k is pressed, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined at the same time. When the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are determined at the same time, the upper limit set volume and light amount change image ZOK is displayed as shown in FIG.

<Other variations>
In each of the above embodiments, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount are determined. However, the configuration may be such that an upper limit set effect amount other than the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined.

  For example, the following configuration is considered as a first modification. That is, the elevating unit 300 (producing means) is configured to be able to move (up) from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 to the extended position shown in FIG. Then, the amount of movement (set effect amount) when ascending from the evacuation position shown in FIG. 1 in the elevating unit 300 can be set to three stages of a small amount of movement, a medium amount of movement, and a large amount of movement by an operation of a player or the like. It is configured as follows. When the moving amount of the elevating unit 300 is set to the large moving amount, the elevating unit 300 can move to the extended position shown in FIG. Here, if the moving amount of the elevating unit 300 is set to a large moving amount, there is a possibility that the elevating unit 300 at the extended position may interfere with equipment of the amusement arcade such as a data counter, depending on the state of the amusement arcade. .

  Therefore, for example, at the time of initial setting, as shown in FIG. 38, the upper limit set moving amount determination image S6 can be displayed. In the upper limit set movement amount determination image S6, the characters “upper limit set movement amount” are shown above, and the characters “small”, “middle”, and “large” are shown below this character. Here, if "small" is selected, it means that the moving amount of the elevating unit 300 can be set only a small moving amount. Further, when “medium” is selected, it means that the moving amount of the lifting unit 300 can be set only to a small moving amount or a medium moving amount. On the other hand, when "large" is selected, it means that the moving amount of the elevating unit 300 can be set to any of the small moving amount, the medium moving amount, and the large moving amount. In this manner, while the upper limit set movement amount determination image S6 is displayed, the upper limit set movement amount (upper limit set effect amount) of the elevating unit 300 can be determined to any of the small movement amount, the medium movement amount, and the large movement amount. You may comprise so that it may be.

  As a result, for example, by setting the upper limit setting movement amount of the lifting unit 300 to the medium movement amount, the lifting unit 300 can be prevented from rising to the extended position shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent interference with the equipment. In the above-described first modification, the upper limit setting movement amount can be determined at the time of initial setting. However, the upper limit setting movement amount is determined by operating an operation means such as a master switch on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. You may comprise so that it may be possible. The above-described upper limit set movement amount is for a vertically movable frame movable body such as the elevating unit 300, but may be for another movable body (producing means), for example, a panel movable body 55k. Or, it may be for the upper left unit 500 and the upper right unit 550 that can be opened and closed.

  Further, for example, the following configuration can be considered as a second modification. In other words, the effect button 40k (effect means) is configured to be able to vibrate. Then, the amount of vibration when the effect button 40k vibrates (set effect amount) can be set to three levels of a small vibration amount, a medium vibration amount, and a large vibration amount by an operation of a player or the like. Here, if the amount of vibration of the effect button 40k is set to a large amount of vibration, an elderly player or the like may feel that the vibration of the effect button 40k is excessive vibration.

  Therefore, for example, at the time of initial setting, as shown in FIG. 39, the upper limit set vibration amount determination image S7 can be displayed. In the upper limit set vibration amount determination image S7, the characters “upper limit set vibration amount” are shown above, and the characters “small”, “medium”, and “large” are shown below this character. Here, when "small" is selected, it means that the amount of vibration of the effect button 40k can be set only to a small amount of vibration. When "medium" is selected, it means that the amount of vibration of the effect button 40k can be set only to a small vibration amount or a medium vibration amount. On the other hand, when "large" is selected, it means that the amount of vibration of the effect button 40k can be set to any of a small vibration amount, a medium vibration amount, and a large vibration amount. In this way, while the upper limit set vibration amount determination image S7 is being displayed, the upper limit set vibration amount (upper limit set effect amount) of the effect button 40k can be determined to be any of the small vibration amount, the medium vibration amount, and the large vibration amount. You may comprise so that it may be.

  As a result, for example, by setting the upper limit set amount of vibration of the effect button 40k to the medium amount of vibration, the effect button 40k can be prevented from vibrating at a large amount of vibration, and excessive vibration is given to an elderly player or the like. It is possible not to give. In the above-described second modification, the upper limit setting vibration amount can be determined at the time of initial setting. However, the upper limit setting vibration amount is determined by operating an operation means such as a master switch on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. You may comprise so that it may be possible. The above-described upper limit setting vibration amount is for the effect button 40k, but may be for other vibrating effect means.

  Further, for example, the following configuration can be considered as a third modification. That is, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a wind generating means (producing means) that blows a wind when performing an effect with a high degree of expectation of winning a jackpot or when the winning of the jackpot is determined. Then, the wind amount (set effect amount) when the wind generating means generates the wind can be set to three stages of a small air volume, a medium air volume, and a large air volume by an operation of a player or the like. Here, if the air volume of the wind generating means is set to a large air volume, an elderly player or the like may feel that the wind from the wind generating means is an excessive effect.

  Therefore, for example, at the time of initial setting, as shown in FIG. 40, the upper limit set airflow determination image S8 can be displayed. In the upper limit set airflow determination image S8, characters of “upper limit set airflow” are shown above, and characters “small”, “medium”, and “large” are shown below this character. Here, when "small" is selected, it means that the air volume of the wind generating means can be set only to a small air volume. Further, when "medium" is selected, it means that the air volume of the wind generating means can be set only to a small air volume or a medium air volume. On the other hand, if "large" is selected, it means that the air volume of the wind generating means can be set to any of a small air volume, a medium air volume, and a large air volume. In this way, the configuration is such that the upper limit set airflow (upper limit set effect amount) of the wind generating means can be determined to any of the small airflow, the medium airflow, and the large airflow while the upper limit airflow determination image S8 is being displayed. Is also good.

  As a result, for example, by setting the upper limit air volume of the wind generator to a medium air volume, the wind generator can be prevented from blowing at a large air volume, and an elderly player or the like feels excessive wind. It is possible not to let it. In the above third modification, the upper limit set airflow can be determined at the time of initial setting. However, the upper limit set airflow can be determined by operating an operation means such as a master switch on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. May be configured.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the upper limit set volume, the upper limit set light amount, and the like can be determined by operating the master switches 151, 151A, 151B, the effect button 40k, and the select button 42k. However, the configuration may be such that the upper limit set volume, the upper limit set light amount, and the like can be determined by operating other operation means. For example, although not provided on the control board, an operating means is provided in a position inside the gaming machine frame 2 where the player cannot operate during the game, and an upper limit set volume or the like is set by operating the operating means. The upper limit set light amount or the like may be determined. In addition, even if the inside of the gaming machine frame 2 is not provided, an operation means that a player cannot operate during a game but can be operated by an employee of the game arcade is provided so that an upper limit set volume and an upper limit set light amount can be determined. You may. In addition, the operation means is not limited to an operation means capable of rotating operation such as the master switch 151, and may be an operation means using a lever type, a slide type, a touch panel type or the like. Alternatively, the player may operate the select button 42k and the effect button 40k, for example, so that the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15A, the set volume from “0” to “9” is provided in the volume setting range. However, the set sound volume (set effect amount) provided in the sound volume setting range (effect amount setting range) is not limited to “0” to “9”, but is, for example, “1” to “5”. And may be changed as appropriate. The relationship between the set volume and the corresponding upper limit volume (dB) shown in FIG. 15A is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15B, the set light amounts from “0” to “9” are provided in the light amount setting range. However, the set light amount (set effect amount) provided in the light amount setting range (effect amount setting range) is not limited to “0” to “9” but is, for example, “1” to “5”. And may be changed as appropriate. The relationship between the set light amount and the corresponding upper limit light amount (cd / m ² ) shown in FIG. 15B is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, the set light amount and the corresponding upper limit light amount were set to values based on luminance (candela per square meter, cd / m ² ). May be used as a reference, or a value in which dazzle (glare) is taken into consideration may be used, and may be changed as appropriate.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the master switch 151 capable of determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount is provided on the sub effect control board 140. However, the master switch capable of determining the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount is not provided on the sub-effect control board 140, but is provided on other control boards such as the effect control board 120 and the sub-drive board 162. May be.

  In the second embodiment, during the display of the upper limit set volume determination image S3, the cursor is positioned with the select button 42k, and the effect button 40k is pressed (by the specific operation (second specific operation). Based), determined the upper limit volume. However, the upper limit set volume may be determined at the time of initial setting based on a specific operation other than the operation method described above. Note that the initial setting may mean a period from when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to when the game is started by the player (the first special symbol change display is started). I do.

  In the second embodiment, the upper limit set volume can be determined by displaying the upper limit set volume determination image S3 at the time of the initial setting. However, the setting image such as the upper limit setting volume determination image S3 may be displayed during the game by the player (during the special symbol change display or the big hit game), so that the upper limit setting volume may be determined.

  In the second embodiment, while the upper limit set light amount determination image S4 is being displayed, the cursor position is adjusted with the select button 42k, and the effect button 40k is pressed to perform a specific operation (first specific operation). ) Was determined. However, the upper limit set light amount may be determined at the time of initial setting based on a specific operation other than the above-described operation method.

  In the second embodiment, the upper limit set light amount can be determined by displaying the upper limit set light amount determination image S4 at the time of the initial setting. However, a setting image such as the upper limit set light amount determination image S4 may be displayed during a game by the player (during a special symbol change display or a big hit game), so that the upper limit set light amount may be determined.

  In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, on the sub effect control board 140, a master switch 151A capable of determining the upper limit set volume and a master switch 151B capable of determining the upper limit set light amount are provided. . However, the master switch that can determine the upper limit set volume and the master switch that can determine the upper limit set light amount do not need to be provided on the same control board. And may be changed as appropriate.

  In the first, fourth, and fifth embodiments, the upper limit set sound volume (first upper limit set effect amount) and the upper limit set light amount (second upper limit set effect amount) can be determined at the same time. However, the combination of the first upper limit setting effect amount and the second upper limit setting effect amount that can be determined simultaneously can be appropriately changed. For example, the configuration may be such that the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set vibration amount can be determined at the same time, or the upper limit set light amount and the upper limit set airflow may be determined at the same time. Further, the configuration may be such that three or more upper limit setting effect amounts can be determined simultaneously.

  In the first embodiment, the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be simultaneously determined by a specific same operation of rotating the master switch 151. In the fifth embodiment, while the upper limit set volume and light amount determination image S5 is being displayed, the cursor is positioned with the select button 42k, and the effect button 40k is pressed to perform the upper limit set volume and the upper limit. The set light quantity can be determined at the same time. However, the above-mentioned specific same operations are merely examples, and the upper limit set volume (first upper limit set effect amount) and the upper limit set light amount (second upper limit set effect amount) are determined simultaneously by other same operations. You may be able to.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, for example, two upper limit setting effect amounts, that is, an upper limit setting volume and an upper limit setting light amount, are configured to be determined. However, only one upper limit setting effect amount may be determined. . In this case, it is preferable that the upper limit set effect amount such as the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined using a conventional master switch.

  In each of the above embodiments, the player or the like can change the set volume or the set light amount only during the execution of the customer waiting effect. However, the configuration may be such that the player or the like can change the set volume or the set light amount even during the execution of the variable effect or the big hit effect.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the player is not playing a game (only during opening of the gaming machine frame 2 or at the time of initial setting), the upper limit set effect amount such as the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount can be determined. . However, the situation in which the upper limit set effect amount can be determined can be changed as appropriate, and the upper limit set effect amount may be determined even during the execution of the variable effect or the big hit effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (information for determination) acquired based on the winning in the first opening 11 or the second opening 12. May be acquired, and based on the random number, it may be determined whether or not it is a big hit, a hit type, presence or absence of a reach, and a type of a variation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers acquired based on the winning start and what to determine in each random number can be arbitrarily set.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is configured such that the transition to the high-probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Machine). Although only the big winning device 14D is provided as the big winning device, two big winning devices may be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game machine is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called probable-variable loop-type game machine) which is controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game once controlled to the high-probability state. Gaming machine). Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the special figure 2 is configured to be executed prior to the variation of the special figure 1. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation of Toku-zu 2 and the fluctuation of Toku-zu 1 may be performed according to the winning order to a starting port. In this case, a storage area capable of storing the sum of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation is provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the determination information is stored in the storage area in the winning order, and the oldest one is stored in the oldest order. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may digest. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the fluctuation of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 2, and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 1. That is, the game machine may be configured as a so-called simultaneous fluctuation gaming machine. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called a 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine, or a game machine of a fly type. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to the jackpot game state (special game state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot has been won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, you may comprise as a slot machine (turning-type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special game state. In addition, if the so-called ART machine or AT machine increases the medal in a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time), which can frequently win a small role, the state of ART or AT Corresponds to the special game state. In the normal machine, the control conditions for the special gaming state are as follows: After winning the big bonus or regular bonus, the combination of symbols that trigger the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated pay line This is to be derived and displayed as a reel display result. In the case of the ART machine or the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, that the execution timing of the ART or AT is reached by, for example, winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT and exhausting the specified number of games. is there.

9. Inventions shown in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, inventions of the following means are shown. In the description of the means described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to the means A1 is:
A plurality of set effect amounts (set sound amounts from “0” to “9”, set light amounts from “0” to “9”) within a predetermined effect amount setting range (volume setting range, light amount setting range) Is provided,
A gaming machine (pachinko game) including effect means (speaker 620, board lamp 54, and frame lamp 212) capable of executing an effect (voice effect, light emitting effect) based on the set effect amount determined from the effect amount setting range. Machine PY1)
Operating means (master switch 151) capable of determining an upper limit set effect amount (upper limit set volume, upper limit set light amount) from the effect amount setting range by an operation (rotation operation);
The production means,
While the effect can be executed based on a set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range, the effect cannot be executed based on a set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount ( (See FIG. 15C).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, for example, an employee of a game arcade can determine the upper limit set effect amount from the effect amount setting range by operating the operation means. Thus, the effect means cannot execute the effect based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who tends to feel that the effect of the effect means is excessive.

The invention according to the means A2 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means A1,
The effect amount setting range includes a first effect amount setting range (volume setting range) in which a plurality of first setting effect amounts (set volume from “0” to “9”) are provided, and a plurality of second effect amount setting ranges. A second effect amount setting range (light amount setting range) in which a set effect amount (set light amount from “0” to “9”) is provided;
The effect means includes: first effect means (speaker 620) capable of executing a first effect (voice effect) based on a first set effect amount determined from the first effect amount setting range; A second production means (light emission effect) capable of executing a second effect (light emission effect) based on the second set effect amount determined from the two effect amount setting ranges;
The operating means performs a specific same operation (rotating operation to the master switch 151, adjusting the position of the cursor with the select button 42k and pressing down the effect button 40k) to select the first effect amount from the first effect amount setting range. (1) an upper limit setting effect amount (upper limit setting volume) and a second upper limit setting effect amount (upper limit setting light amount) from the second effect amount setting range;
The first production means (speaker 620)
While the first effect can be executed based on a first set effect amount that is equal to or less than the first upper limit effect amount in the first effect amount setting range, a first set effect that exceeds the first upper limit effect amount The first effect cannot be executed based on the amount, and
The second production means (panel lamp 54 and frame lamp 212)
While the second effect can be executed based on a second set effect amount that is equal to or less than the second upper limit effect amount in the second effect amount setting range, a second set effect that exceeds the second upper limit effect amount A gaming machine wherein the second effect cannot be executed based on the amount.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first same operation to the operation means causes the first upper limit setting effect amount from the first effect amount setting range and the second upper limit setting effect from the second effect amount setting range. It is possible to determine the amount and the amount at the same time. As a result, the first effect means cannot execute the first effect based on the first set effect amount exceeding the first upper limit effect amount, and the second effect means cannot execute the second effect exceeding the second upper limit effect amount. The second effect cannot be executed based on the effect amount. Thus, the operation of separately determining the first upper limit set effect amount and the second upper limit set effect amount is not required, and the setting operation can be simplified.

The invention according to the means A3 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means A2,
The operating means is a gaming machine characterized by being provided on the back side of the gaming machine (on the sub-effect control board 140) (see FIG. 7).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the operating means is provided on the back side of the gaming machine, the player cannot operate the operating means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from determining the first upper limit set effect amount and the second upper limit set effect amount by mischief.

The invention according to the means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to the means A3,
The first effect amount setting range is a volume setting range,
The first set effect amount is a set volume,
The operation means can determine an upper limit set volume as the first upper limit set effect amount and the second upper limit set effect amount from the sound volume set range by the specific same operation,
The first effect unit is capable of executing a sound effect as the first effect based on a set volume equal to or lower than the upper limit set volume, but is not able to execute the sound effect based on a set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a sound output means (speaker 620) (see FIG. 15C).

  In most gaming machines, operating means capable of changing a set volume is provided on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to simultaneously determine the upper limit set volume and the second upper limit set effect amount by using the operation means. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the change from the existing configuration and realize the execution of the excessive sound effect and the prevention of the excessive execution of the second effect.

The invention according to the means A5 includes:
In the gaming machine according to the means A4,
The second effect amount setting range is a light amount setting range,
The second set effect amount is a set light amount,
The operating means can determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount as the second upper limit set effect amount from the light amount set range by the specific same operation,
The second effect means can execute the light emission effect as the second effect based on the set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, but cannot execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount This is a gaming machine characterized in that the light emitting means (panel lamp 54 and frame lamp 212) are provided (see FIG. 15C).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to determine the upper limit set volume and the upper limit set light amount at the same time by performing the same specific operation on the operation means. Thereby, the employee of the amusement arcade can prevent an excessive sound effect by the sound output means and an excessive light emission effect by the light emitting means by a simple operation.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, an operation means capable of determining an arbitrary set volume from a volume setting range by a player's operation is provided. Therefore, the player can determine the desired set volume and enjoy the sound effect. However, when a set effect amount (for example, a set sound volume) can be arbitrarily determined as in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, the following problem arises. For example, the maximum set effect amount (for example, the maximum set volume) may be determined from the effect amount setting range. In this case, some players may feel that the effect based on the maximum set effect amount is excessive, and may not be able to provide a comfortable game. Therefore, the invention according to the above-described means A1 to A5 is provided with an operation means for the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, which can determine the upper limit set effect amount from the effect amount setting range by operation. The effect means is capable of executing an effect based on a set effect amount that is equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range, but cannot execute an effect based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. Are different. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of providing a comfortable game (playing an effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to the means B1 is:
In the effect amount setting range (light amount setting range) different from the volume setting range, a plurality of setting effect amounts (setting light amounts from “0” to “9”) different from the volume are provided.
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including an effect unit (panel lamp 54 and frame lamp 212) capable of executing an effect (light emission effect) based on a set effect amount determined from the effect amount setting range,
Operating means (master switches 151 and 151B) capable of determining an upper limit set effect amount (upper limit light amount) from the effect amount setting range by an operation;
The production means,
While the effect can be executed based on a set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range, the effect cannot be executed based on a set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount ( (See FIG. 15C).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, for example, an employee of the game arcade can determine the upper limit setting effect amount from the effect amount setting range different from the sound volume setting range by operating the operation means. . Thus, the effect means cannot execute the effect based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who tends to feel that the effect of the effect means is excessive.

The invention according to the means B2 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B1,
The effect amount setting range is a light amount setting range,
The set effect amount is a set light amount,
The operating means is capable of determining an upper limit setting light amount as the upper limit setting effect amount from the light amount setting range,
The production means,
A light emitting means (a board lamp 54 and a frame) which can execute the light emission effect as the effect based on the set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, but cannot execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. A game machine characterized by a ramp 212).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, for example, an employee of a game arcade can determine the upper limit set light amount. This makes it impossible for the light emitting means to execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the light emission effect is too dazzling.

The invention according to the means B3 is
In the gaming machine according to the means B2,
The operating means is a gaming machine characterized by being provided on the back side (sub-effect control board 140) of the gaming machine (see FIG. 7).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the operating means is provided on the back side of the gaming machine, the player cannot operate the operating means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from determining the upper limit set light amount due to mischief.

The invention according to the means B4 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means B2 or the means 3,
A plurality of other set effect amounts (for example, set sound volumes from “0” to “9”) are provided in another effect amount set range (for example, a sound volume set range),
And providing another effect means (for example, a speaker 620) capable of executing another effect (for example, a sound effect) based on another set effect amount determined from the other effect amount setting range,
The operating means performs the same upper limit set light amount (upper limit set light amount) by a specific same operation (rotating operation to the master switch 151, adjusting the cursor position with the select button 42k and pressing the effect button 40k). It is possible to determine another upper limit setting effect amount (upper limit setting volume) from the other effect amount setting range,
The light emitting means,
While the light emission effect can be executed based on the set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, the light emission effect cannot be executed based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount, and
The other production means,
While the other effect can be executed based on the other set effect amount equal to or less than the other upper limit set effect amount in the other effect amount setting range, the other set effect exceeding the other upper limit set effect amount A gaming machine characterized in that the other effects cannot be executed based on the amount.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to simultaneously determine the upper limit set light amount and the other upper limit set effect amounts by performing the same specific operation on the operation means. As a result, the light emitting means cannot execute the light emitting effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount, and the other effect means performs another effect based on the other set effect amount exceeding the other upper limit set effect amount. Can not be executed. Thus, the operation of separately determining the upper limit set light amount and the other upper limit set effect amounts is not required, and the setting operation can be simplified.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-160262, operating means capable of determining an arbitrary set sound volume (set effect amount) from an effect amount setting range (volume setting range) by a player's operation is provided. Have been. For this reason, the player can enjoy the effect (for example, a sound effect) by deciding the desired effect amount. However, when the set effect amount can be determined arbitrarily as in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, there are the following problems. For example, the maximum set effect amount may be determined from the effect amount setting range. In this case, some players may feel that the effect based on the maximum set effect amount is excessive, and may not be able to provide a comfortable game. Therefore, the invention according to the means B1 to B4 described above provides a plurality of settings different from the volume in the effect amount setting range different from the volume setting range for the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262. An effect amount is provided, and an operation means capable of determining an upper limit set effect amount from the effect amount setting range by operation is provided, and the effect means is set to a set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range. The effect is that the effect can be executed on the basis of the set effect amount that exceeds the upper limit set effect amount, but the effect cannot be executed based on the set effect amount. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of providing a comfortable game (playing an effect).

<Means C>
The invention according to the means C1 is as follows:
A plurality of set effect amounts (set sound amounts from “0” to “9”, set light amounts from “0” to “9”) within a predetermined effect amount setting range (volume setting range, light amount setting range) Is provided,
Effect means (speaker 620, board lamp 54, and frame lamp 212) capable of executing an effect (voice effect, light emitting effect) based on the set effect amount determined from the effect amount setting range;
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) including operable operation means (effect button 40k and select button 42k),
The operating means includes:
At the time of the initial setting after the gaming machine is powered on, the upper limit setting effect from the effect amount setting range based on a specific operation (aligning the cursor position with the select button 42k and pressing the effect button 40k). Amount (upper limit volume, upper limit light amount) can be determined,
The production means,
While the effect can be executed based on a set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range, the effect cannot be executed based on a set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount ( (See FIGS. 32C and 32D)).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, at the time of initial setting after the gaming machine is powered on, the specific operation on the operating means allows the employee of the gaming arcade to set the upper limit setting effect amount from the effect amount setting range. It is possible to decide. Thus, the effect means cannot execute the effect based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who tends to feel that the effect of the effect means is excessive. Further, since the upper limit effect amount can be determined only at the time of the initial setting, it is possible to prevent the player from determining the upper limit effect amount by mischief.

The invention according to the means C2 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means C1,
The effect amount setting range is a light amount setting range,
The set effect amount is a set light amount,
The operation means is capable of determining an upper limit set light amount as the upper limit set effect amount from the light amount set range based on the specific operation at the time of the initial setting,
The production means,
A light emitting means (a board lamp 54 and a frame) which can execute the light emission effect as the effect based on the set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, but cannot execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. A game machine characterized by a ramp 212).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible for the employee of the game arcade to determine the upper limit set light amount from the light amount setting range at the time of the initial setting. This makes it impossible for the light emitting means to execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the light emission effect is too dazzling.

The invention according to the means C3 includes:
In the gaming machine according to the means C1,
The effect amount setting range is a volume setting range,
The set effect amount is a set volume,
The operation means can determine an upper limit set volume as the upper limit set effect amount from the volume set range based on the specific operation at the time of the initial setting,
The production means,
A sound output unit (speaker 620) capable of executing a sound effect as the effect based on a set volume equal to or lower than the upper limit set volume, but not executing the sound effect based on a set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. A gaming machine characterized in that:

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible for the employee of the game arcade to determine the upper limit set volume from the volume set range at the time of the initial setting. As a result, the sound output means cannot execute the sound effect based on the set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the voice effect is too noisy.

The invention according to the means C4 is:
In the gaming machine according to the means C1,
The effect amount setting range is a light amount setting range and a volume setting range,
The set effect amount is a set light amount and a set sound volume,
At the time of the initial setting, the operation means performs a first specific operation (pressing the effect button 40k by adjusting the cursor position with the select button 42k while the upper limit set light amount determination image S4 is being displayed, FIG. 32 (D) The upper limit setting light amount as the upper limit setting effect amount can be determined from the light amount setting range on the basis of the upper limit setting effect amount, and the cursor can be changed with the select button 42k during the display of the second specific operation (upper limit setting volume determination image S3). And pressing down the effect button 40k in accordance with the position (see FIG. 32 (C)). The upper limit set sound volume as the upper limit set effect amount can be determined from the sound volume set range based on FIG.
The production means,
A light emitting means (a board lamp 54 and a frame) which can execute the light emission effect as the effect based on the set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, but cannot execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount. Ramp 212),
A sound output unit (speaker 620) capable of executing a sound effect as the effect based on a set volume equal to or lower than the upper limit set volume, but not executing the sound effect based on a set volume exceeding the upper limit set volume. A gaming machine characterized in that:

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible for the employee of the game arcade to determine the upper limit setting light amount from the light amount setting range and determine the upper limit setting sound volume from the sound volume setting range at the time of the initial setting. is there. As a result, the issuing unit cannot execute the light emission effect based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount, and the sound output unit cannot execute the sound effect based on the set sound volume exceeding the upper limit set sound volume. As a result, it is possible to provide a comfortable game to a player who easily feels that the light emission effect is too dazzling or a player who easily feels that the sound effect is too noisy.

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, an operation means capable of determining an arbitrary set volume from a volume setting range by a player's operation is provided. Therefore, the player can determine the desired set volume and enjoy the sound effect. However, when a set effect amount (for example, a set sound volume) can be arbitrarily determined as in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, the following problem arises. For example, the maximum set effect amount (for example, the maximum set volume) may be determined from the effect amount setting range. In this case, some players may feel that the effect based on the maximum set effect amount is excessive, and may not be able to provide a comfortable game. Therefore, in the invention according to the means C1 to C4 described above, the operation means is based on a specific operation with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2009-160262, at the time of initial setting after the gaming machine is powered on. The upper limit set effect amount can be determined from the effect amount set range, and the effect means can execute the effect based on the set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount set range. The point is that the effect cannot be executed based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of providing a comfortable game (playing an effect).

PY1 pachinko gaming machine 40k effect button 42k select button 54 board lamp 121 effect control microcomputer 140 sub effect control boards 151, 151A, 151B master switch 212 frame lamp 620 speaker

Claims (4)

In the effect amount setting range different from the volume setting range, a plurality of setting effect amounts different from the volume are provided,
In a gaming machine comprising effect means capable of performing an effect based on a set effect amount determined from the effect amount setting range,
Operating means capable of determining the upper limit set effect amount from the effect amount setting range by operation,
The production means,
The effect can be executed based on the set effect amount equal to or less than the upper limit set effect amount in the effect amount setting range, while the effect cannot be executed based on the set effect amount exceeding the upper limit set effect amount. A gaming machine characterized by the following. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect amount setting range is a light amount setting range,
The set effect amount is a set light amount,
The operating means is capable of determining an upper limit setting light amount as the upper limit setting effect amount from the light amount setting range,
The production means,
A light emitting unit that can execute a light emission effect as the effect based on a set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, but cannot execute the light emission effect based on a set light amount that exceeds the upper limit set light amount. A gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the operating means is provided on a back side of the gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
A plurality of other set effect amounts are provided in the other effect amount setting range,
The other effect amount comprising another effect means capable of executing another effect based on the other set effect amount determined from the other effect amount setting range,
The operating means is capable of determining the upper limit set light amount and another upper limit set effect amount from the other effect amount setting range by a specific same operation,
The light emitting means,
While the light emission effect can be executed based on the set light amount equal to or less than the upper limit set light amount, the light emission effect cannot be executed based on the set light amount exceeding the upper limit set light amount, and
The other production means,
While the other effect can be executed based on the other set effect amount equal to or less than the other upper limit effect amount in the other effect amount setting range, another set effect that exceeds the other upper limit effect amount. A gaming machine wherein the other effects cannot be executed based on the amount.