JP2022048182A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest of a player.SOLUTION: Change control changing volume levels on the basis of operation of operation means cannot be performed while RAM clear notification performance is executed when a movable body for performance is operated in an initial operation mode, whereas the control can be performed while no RAM clear notification performance is executed. Initialization control changing volume levels to an initial level is performed at prescribed timing regardless of whether the change control is performed during a special game or not when no change control is performed during a special period until an initialization setting time passes after shift to a stand-by state occurs, and the change control is not performed at the prescribed timing when the change control is performed during the special period. In a performance display device, a sound volume meter can be displayed in different display modes when the change control is performed and when the initialization control is performed. RAM clear notification voice in the RAM clear notification performance is outputted in prescribed sound volume regardless of the current sound volume level.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, various customizations including the volume in audio production and the amount of light in light emission production have been possible, and by executing the production with customized contents, the interest in the game There is something that is improving. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a setting switch that can be operated by the player, and by operating the setting switch while the demo screen is displayed on the symbol variation display device, the effect can be achieved. The volume can be adjusted.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-135676

However, recently, in a gaming machine whose volume can be adjusted, it is required to further improve the interest of the player in relation to various customizations.

The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems can execute the variable game, and can execute the voice effect by outputting the sound in the game machine that can execute the standby effect during the period when the variable game is not executed. A voice output means, an operation means capable of a predetermined operation, a change control for changing the volume in the voice effect based on the operation of the operation means, and an initial change in the volume in the voice effect to a predetermined initial volume. A change control means capable of control control, a movable body capable of a predetermined operation, a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, a storage means for storing information, and a storage content of the storage means are controlled. The storage control means includes a storage control means for performing a predetermined notification, and the storage control means has a part or all of the stored contents of the storage means when the power supply to the game machine is started. The erasure control can be executed, and the notification means can execute the erasure notification that can specify the execution of the erasure control and the volume notification that can specify the volume in the voice effect, and is movable. The body control means controls the movable body to operate in a specific operation mode when the power supply to the game machine is started, and the change control means controls the movable body in the specific operation mode. Is operated, and the volume cannot be changed when the erasure notification is executed, while the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode. The volume can be changed when the erasure notification is not executed, the erasure notification includes notification by output of a specific voice, and the specific voice is regardless of the volume adjusted by the change control means. It is output at a predetermined volume, and the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control is the case where the change control is not executed within the special period during the period when the variable game is not executed. , While it can be established at the specified timing, if the change control is executed within the special period, it is not established at the specified timing, and the change control means is executing the variable game. Even if there is, the change control can be executed, and the initialization condition is when the change control is not executed within the special period regardless of whether the change control is executed during the execution of the variable game. When the initialization control is performed, the volume notification is performed by the notification means, and the notification means is changed. The gist is that the volume notification can be executed in different notification modes when the further control is performed and when the initialization control is performed.

Regarding the gaming machine, the notification means includes a display notification means capable of displaying an image, and the display notification means can display a volume image capable of specifying the volume in the voice effect as the volume notification. The volume image is displayed in a specific display area in the display area of the display notification means, and when the movable body operates in the specific operation mode, the movable body is seen in the front view of the gaming machine. It may operate at a position overlapping with at least a part of the specific display area.

With respect to the gaming machine, the notification means is used when the operation means is operated during the execution of the erasure notification during the period in which the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode, and when the operation means is operated and the erasure notification is not performed. It may be possible to perform notification regarding volume adjustment in a different notification mode from the time when the operation means is operated during execution.

Regarding the game machine, the notification means includes a display notification means capable of displaying an image, and the display notification means can display a volume image capable of specifying the volume in the voice effect as the volume notification. The display of the volume image may be restricted during at least a part of the period during which the erasure notification is being executed.

According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows typically the pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the game board schematically. It is a block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an aspect of a RAM clear notification effect, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an aspect of a power recovery notification effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition mode to a standby state. (A) to (g) are schematic views showing the display mode of a volume meter and a light intensity meter. It is a flowchart which shows the volume light amount adjustment process. It is a flowchart which shows the volume light amount adjustment process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the volume and the amount of light at the time of execution of each effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control about the volume and the amount of light in a RAM clear process and a standby state. It is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of a volume and a light amount. It is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of a volume and a light amount. It is a timing chart which shows a concrete example of the flow of control of a volume and a light amount.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable with respect to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it is not opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a key compatible with the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction to allow the mounting frame 11b to be opened.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa (shown in FIG. 2) into which a game ball as a game medium flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button D1 and a cross key D2 as operating means capable of performing a predetermined operation. In the present embodiment, the effect button D1 and the cross key D2 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the effect button D1 and the cross key D2 are button-type means configured to enable a pressing operation. The effect button D1 and the cross key D2 are not limited to the button type, but may be a touch sensor type or may have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. The effect button D1 and the cross key D2 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. In the present embodiment, the effect button D1 is configured to include a single operable portion. In the present embodiment, the effect button D1 corresponds to a special operating means. The cross key D2 is configured to include a plurality of operable parts such as the left key D2l, the right key D2r, the up key D2u, and the down key D2d. In the present embodiment, the cross key D2 corresponds to a specific operating means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means. The decorative lamp La can perform various notifications and various effects by emitting light from the light emitting body. That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La functions as a notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification and an effect execution means for executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of light emission of the light emitting body is referred to as "light emission effect". That is, the decorative lamp La can execute a light emitting effect performed by causing the light emitting body to emit light. In addition, "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. In the following description, the fact that the light emitter of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply indicated as "the decorative lamp La emits light". In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La includes a decorative lamp La1 mounted on the frame body 11 and a decorative lamp La2 mounted on the effectable movable body KD described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as an audio output means. The speaker Sp can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting voice. That is, in the present embodiment, the speaker Sp functions as a notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification and an effect execution means for executing the effect. In the following description, the effect of sound output is referred to as "voice effect". That is, the speaker Sp can execute a sound effect performed by outputting sound. In the following description, the effect performed by outputting sound is referred to as "voice effect". The "voice" in the present specification includes human and animal voices, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker Sp is provided on the frame body 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b as display units capable of displaying a special game as a variable game performed by varying the symbols. .. In the special game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (special lottery described later). The first special symbol display unit 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second special game. In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display unit 13c and a second special hold display unit 13d as display units that display information that can specify the number of hold of special games. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of holds for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of holds for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery described later). The normal symbol includes a normal hit symbol as a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol as a normal miss display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, the normal hit game is given. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of hold of the normal game (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal hold).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as a display means capable of displaying an image. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and by displaying an image on the image display unit GH, various notifications and various effects can be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH functions as a notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification and an effect execution means for executing the effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to a display notification means capable of displaying an image. In the following description, the effect of displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the effect display device EH, an effect game as a variable game is displayed as one of the display effects. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design (decorative design) is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variablely displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the out-of-design symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-symbol combination is derived in the production game. As an example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, such as a shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the production game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game".

The game board YB is formed with a first starting port 15 as a winning opening that opens into the game area YBa. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 15 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The game board YB is formed with a second starting port 16 as a winning opening that opens into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 16 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 17 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 16. .. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second starting port 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 that operates a normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The game board YB is formed with a large winning opening 18 as a winning opening that opens into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming balls are detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal start sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball passing through the gate 25 (shown in FIG. 3). When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The game board YB is formed with a normal winning opening 26 as a winning opening that opens into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 26. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the normal prize sensor, the predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the first starting opening 15, the second starting opening 16, the large winning opening 18, and the normal winning opening 26. It is a so-called "winning" that a game ball enters the winning opening.

An out port 27 is formed on the game board YB. For example, the out port 27 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 27 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming balls can be separated so as to flow down either the left side region R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first starting opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left side region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, the game ball is the first starting port 15 and the normal winning opening 26. Can enter the ball. A gate 25, a large winning opening 18, and a second starting opening 16 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the right side region R2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) so as to flow down the right side area R2 of the game area YBa, the game ball goes to the second starting port 16, the large winning opening 18, and the gate 25. You can enter the ball.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body KD for directing as a movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation. The effectable movable body KD is configured to be operable within the range from the first position P1 to the second position P2. In the present embodiment, the effect movable body KD is located at the first position P1 when the effect using the effect effect movable body KD is not performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first position P1 can also be grasped as the initial position of the movable body KD for production. The effect movable body KD operates on the front side of the effect display device EH from the player's point of view between the first position P1 and the second position P2. Therefore, the movable body KD for effect operates in a state of covering a part of the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 16, and a time reduction that shortens the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with functions. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operated and non-operated) of these functions.

The probability fluctuation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases. Therefore, the high probability state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The ball entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports winning a prize in an ordinary electric accessory, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second starting port 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easy to establish the start condition of the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third auxiliary control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game 1 It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special game is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in association with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function and becomes inactive together with the ball entry assist function.

In the present embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. Jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol is classified into two types, a specific symbol and a normal symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the specific symbol is controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game and until the next big hit game is given. The normal symbol has a second advantage after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game with a predetermined number of operations (100 times in this embodiment), or until the next big hit game is given. It is stipulated to control the state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command which is an example of control information according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

The main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43), and a RAM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a RAM area). , Indicated as main control RAM 44).

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives a jackpot symbol combination. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game.

The main control RAM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 44 corresponds to a storage means for storing information. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 corresponds to a storage control means for controlling the storage contents of the main control RAM 44. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RAM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately from each other.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the first special start sensor SE1, the second special start sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, and the normal start sensor SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 42 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a, a second special symbol display unit 13b, a first special hold display unit 13c, a second special hold display unit 13d, a normal symbol display unit 13e, and a normal hold display unit 13f. It is connected. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of each display unit. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the normal solenoid SL1 and the special solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operation of the ordinary variable member 17 by controlling the operation of the ordinary solenoid SL1. Further, the main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the operation of the special solenoid SL2.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a backup power supply (not shown) capable of supplying power to the main control board 40 after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. The main control board 40 is supplied with power from the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the power is supplied from the backup power supply after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off. Is supplied, various information stored in the main control RAM 44 can be stored and retained (backed up).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes RAM clear switches Cs capable of erasing the stored contents of the main control RAM 44. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the RAM clear switch Cs via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch Cs is operated (pressed). When the main control CPU 42 inputs an operation signal indicating that the RAM clear switch Cs is operated when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the main control CPU 42 erases various information stored in the main control RAM 44. Executes erasure control.

In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switches Cs are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch Cs cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked and the mounting frame 11b is opened. Therefore, in principle, the RAM clear switch Cs can be said to be a means that can be operated only by the administrator who holds the key of the locking device 11c. The RAM clear switches Cs may be provided separately from the main control board 40, or may be provided on the main control board 40.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RAM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, a control means for performing various controls related to the effect is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, movable body effect data used for the movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RAM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button D1 and the cross key D2. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an operation signal (on signal) when the effect button D1 is operated, and when the cross key D2 (left key D2l, right key D2r, up key D2u, and down key D2d) is operated. It is configured so that the operation signal (on signal) to be output to can be input separately. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effectable movable body KD. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the operation of the movable body KD for effect by controlling an actuator (not shown). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 functions as a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the effect movable body KD.

Further, the sub-control board 50 includes a volume switch Ds. As will be described later, the volume switch Ds is a means for setting a range in which the volume can be changed by operating the cross key D2 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "volume range"). In the present embodiment, the volume switch Ds is mounted on the sub-control board 50. In other words, in the present embodiment, the volume switch Ds is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the volume switch Ds cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked and the mounting frame 11b is opened. Therefore, in principle, the volume switch Ds can be said to be a means that can be operated only by the administrator who holds the key of the locking device 11c. The volume switch Ds is configured to enable an operation of selecting one of a plurality of volume ranges. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the volume switch Ds. The sub-control CPU 51 can input a setting signal capable of specifying the volume range selected by operating the volume switch Ds. In the present embodiment, the volume switch Ds is a knob type, but is not limited to this, and may be a DIP switch type or a button type.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
First, the control at the time of turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch Cs is operated in the ON state based on whether or not the operation signal is received from the RAM clear switch Cs.

When the RAM clear switch Cs is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 42 performs the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 44. In the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 44, the main control CPU 42 erases (initializes) the stored contents of the main control RAM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 can execute the erasing control for erasing the stored contents of the main control RAM 44 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a RAM clear command to the sub control board 50 as the RAM clear process of the main control RAM 44 is executed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the special game so that it can be executed. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 44 and also ends the power-on processing.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch Cs is not operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 42 confirms whether or not there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RAM 44. When the backup is abnormal, the main control CPU 42 performs the RAM clear process in the same manner as when the RAM clear switch Cs of the main control RAM 44 is operated in the ON state.

On the other hand, if the backup is not abnormal, the main control CPU 42 performs a return process. The main control CPU 42 outputs a return command to the sub control board 50 with the start of the return process. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the special game to a state in which it can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 44. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the return process and also ends the power-on process.

Further, the main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).
First, the special symbol input process will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first special starting sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). .. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 44. For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores random number information used for the first special game in the main control RAM 44, so that the execution of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suspended until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 44, when the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 15, and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit, the main control The CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. As described above, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 44. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores random number information used for the second special game in the main control RAM 44, so that the execution of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suspended until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 44, when the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting port 16, and when the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control The CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero.

When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the output completed flag is set in the predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 44. The output flag is information that can specify that the wait state command that can specify the wait state has been output. The standby state is a state in which the special game is not executed, the jackpot game is not given, and the special game is not held. If the output flag is not set, the main control CPU 42 generates a standby state command and outputs the command to the sub control board 50, and sets the output flag in the main control RAM 44. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the output completed flag is set, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing without generating a new standby state command. In the following description, the period during which the player is not in the standby state is referred to as a "game period". In other words, in the present embodiment, the game period is a period during which the special game is being executed, the jackpot game is being executed, or the pending special game is waiting to start.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the number of the first special hold after the update. At this time, if the output completed flag is set in the main control RAM 44, the main control CPU 42 erases the output completed flag.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 44 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery in the special symbol start processing, so that a lottery means for performing a winning lottery is realized. The main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the out-of-order variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the out-of-order variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the big hit lottery.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 can execute the special game by performing the following processing.

Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50. ..

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of the jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 42 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 42 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter, ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time to the sub control board 50.

Next, the process of shifting the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 42 controls the main control RAM 44 to a high probability state by setting a high probability flag in the main control RAM 44 as the big hit game based on the specific symbol ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RAM 44 when terminating the jackpot game based on the normal symbol. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Further, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state by setting an operation flag in the main control RAM 44 as the big hit game ends. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RAM 44 every time the special game is started after the big hit game based on the normal symbol is finished, so that the special game after the big hit game is finished. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 44 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state as the special game of the number of operations ends after the end of the big hit game based on the normal symbol. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main control CPU 42 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling the high ball entry rate state, and controls the long fluctuation time state when controlling the low ball entry rate state.

Further, the main control CPU 42 controls the current gaming state to the normal state by erasing the high accuracy flag and the operation flag in the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 44.
Then, when the game state is changed, the main control CPU 42 generates a game state command capable of specifying the current game state and outputs the command to the sub control CPU 51.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the processing at the time of turning on the power will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a RAM clear command from the main control CPU 42 when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 51 starts a RAM clear notification effect indicating that the RAM clear process is in progress. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the RAM clear notification image 100. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear notification image 100 is an image imitating the character string "initialized". Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output the RAM clear notification voice, and controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in the light emitting mode for the RAM clear notification.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the RAM clear notification effect when a predetermined notification time has elapsed since the RAM clear notification effect was started. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the display of the RAM clear notification image 100. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to end the output of the RAM clear notification voice, and also controls so as to end the light emission of the decorative lamp La according to the light emission mode for the RAM clear notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La execute the RAM clear notification effect as the erasure notification that can specify the execution of the RAM clear process. In the present embodiment, the output of the RAM clear notification voice by the speaker Sp corresponds to the notification by the output of a specific voice among the erasure notifications.

Further, when the RAM clear command is input to the sub-control CPU 51, the effect movable body KD is operated in a predetermined initial operation mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the movable body KD for production to operate in the initial operation mode when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. In the present embodiment, the initial operation mode corresponds to a specific operation mode.

In the present embodiment, the initial operation mode of the effect movable body KD is an operation mode in which the movable body KD operates so as to reciprocate between the first position P1 and the second position P2 a predetermined number of times. Here, in the present embodiment, the time required for the initial operation mode of the movable body KD for effect is longer than the notification time for executing the RAM clear notification effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the RAM clear notification effect and the operation of the movable body KD for effect according to the initial operation mode are started when the RAM clear command is input, the RAM clear notification effect is terminated first. Later, the operation of the effectable movable body KD according to the initial operation mode is terminated.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the return command is input from the main control CPU 42 when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 51 starts a power recovery notification effect indicating that the return process is in progress. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the power recovery notification image 101. In the present embodiment, the power recovery notification image 101 is an image imitating the character string "recovered". Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output the power recovery notification voice, and controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in the light emission mode for the power recovery notification effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the power recovery notification effect when a predetermined notification time has elapsed since the power recovery notification effect was started. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the display of the power recovery notification image 101. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to end the output of the power recovery notification voice, and also controls the decorative lamp La according to the light emission mode for the power recovery notification effect. In addition, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to execute the operation according to the initial operation mode of the effectable movable body KD when the return command is input.

Next, the production game processing will be described. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the effect game by performing the following processing.

When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-design symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH so as to variablely display the three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and triggers the input of the variable end command. , By displaying each effect symbol as a fixed stop, the symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display with the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. In the present embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image for the opening effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output the background music for the opening effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emitting mode for opening effect.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image for the round effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output the background music for the round effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emitting mode for round effect.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an ending command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the background image for the ending effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp so as to output the background music for the ending effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emitting mode for ending effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a game state command from the main control CPU 42, the sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can identify the game state specified from the input game state command in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 53. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current gaming state.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51 for executing the effect.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a standby effect during a standby state. The standby effect of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of standby effects including a first standby effect and a second standby effect. The first standby effect and the second standby effect are standby effects in which the effect modes are different from each other. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the image displayed as the background image differs between the first standby effect and the second standby effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the standby music (standby BGM) is output as the background music in the first standby effect, while the background music is not output in the second standby effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light in the same light emitting mode in the first standby effect and the second standby effect.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the first standby effect when the standby state command is input from the main control CPU 42. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect with the start of the standby state. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first standby effect and starts the second standby effect when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the first standby effect. In the present embodiment, the transition condition from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is that a specific time has elapsed without performing the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation described later during the execution of the first standby effect. Sometimes it holds. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume and light amount adjustment operations are not performed during the execution of the first standby effect, the transition condition is satisfied when a specific time elapses after the transition to the standby state, and the first standby is performed. The production is finished and the second standby production is started. On the other hand, if one or both of the volume and the amount of light are adjusted during the execution of the first standby effect, the transition condition is satisfied when a specific time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation was performed. , The first standby effect is ended and the second standby effect is started. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the measurement of the specific time when the standby state command is input, and also triggers the adjustment operation of the volume and the amount of light for the specific time. By initializing (resetting) the measurement and starting the remeasurement, it is determined whether or not the transition condition is satisfied.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the standby effect when the fluctuation start command is input during the standby state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the standby effect regardless of whether the first standby effect or the second standby effect is being executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the standby effect when the standby state ends.

Next, the customization function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The customization function of the present embodiment includes a volume adjustment function for adjusting (customizing) the volume when the speaker Sp executes the sound effect, and a light amount when the decorative lamp La executes the light emission effect (as an example, the brightness of the built-in LED). ) Is adjusted (customized), and there is a light amount adjustment function. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can adjust the volume in the voice effect and the amount of light in the light emission effect as various adjustments related to the effect. In the present embodiment, the voice effect and the light emission effect correspond to a predetermined effect, and the volume in the sound effect and the light amount in the light emission effect correspond to the execution mode of the predetermined effect.

The volume adjustment function will be described.
In the present embodiment, the volume in the audio production has a plurality of stages. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the volume step in which the volume is determined in the voice production, triggered by the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r). That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) corresponds to the volume adjustment operation. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the volume step can be adjusted from "1" to "8" in a maximum of eight steps, one step at a time, triggered by the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r). Is. In the following description, the adjustment of the volume step by the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) may be referred to as "normal volume adjustment". In the present embodiment, the left key D2l and the right key D2r are dedicated operating means used for adjusting the volume.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume stage can be adjusted by the operation of the effect button D1 during the execution of the second standby effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the effect button D1 during the execution of the second standby effect corresponds to the volume adjustment operation. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the volume stage can be adjusted to the maximum volume stage among the adjustable volume stages by the operation of the effect button D1 during the execution of the second standby effect. In the following description, the adjustment of the volume step by the effect button D1 may be referred to as "special volume adjustment". In the present embodiment, the effect button D1 is an operation means that is also used for an operation different from the volume adjustment. For example, the effect button D1 is also used in a predetermined operation effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the range in which the volume stage can be adjusted by the volume adjustment operation using the effect button D1 or the cross key D2 (hereinafter referred to as the volume range) can be changed by operating the volume switch Ds. ing. In other words, in the present embodiment, the volume level can be adjusted within a predetermined range set by operating the volume switch Ds. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume step can be adjusted by the volume adjustment operation using the effect button D1 or the cross key D2, and the range in which the volume step can be adjusted can be changed. There is.

In the present embodiment, the volume range that can be set by operating the volume switch Ds includes a first volume range, a second volume range, and a third volume range. In the present embodiment, the first volume range is a range of all three stages from the volume stage "1" to the volume stage "3". The second volume range is a range of all 6 levels from the volume level "1" to the volume level "5". The third volume range is a range of all eight levels from the volume level "1" to the volume level "8". The volume range that can be set by operating the volume switch Ds is not limited to three types, and may be two types or four or more types.

In the present embodiment, in the volume range, the maximum volume that can be adjusted increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range, while the minimum volume is a predetermined volume (in the present embodiment, the volume stage). It is the same in "1"). Further, in the present embodiment, the number of adjustable volume steps (number of steps) increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range. Further, in the present embodiment, the volume stage is adjusted to an initial stage determined according to the set volume range when the volume adjustment operation using the effect button D1 or the cross key D2 is not performed. It is configured as follows. Specifically, the initial stage of the volume stage is set to the maximum volume stage in the set volume range. That is, in the present embodiment, the initial stage of the volume stage is the volume stage "3" when it is in the first volume range, and is the volume stage "5" when it is in the second volume range, which is the third volume range. Sometimes the volume stage is "8".

Next, the light amount adjusting function will be described.
In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stages in the amount of light in the light emission effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the light amount step in which the light amount in the light emission effect is determined by the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d). That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d) corresponds to the operation of adjusting the amount of light. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the light intensity stage can be adjusted one step at a time from "1" to "3" by the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d). Has been done. In the following description, the adjustment of the light amount step by the cross key D2 may be referred to as "normal light amount adjustment". In the present embodiment, the upper key D2u and the lower key D2d are dedicated operating means used for adjusting the amount of light.

Further, in the present embodiment, the range in which the light amount step can be adjusted by the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (hereinafter referred to as the light amount range) is fixed to the specified light amount range. That is, in the present embodiment, the light amount step can be adjusted within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, a range of all three stages from the light amount step "1" to the light amount step "3"). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light amount step can be adjusted by the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2, but the range in which the light amount step can be adjusted cannot be changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the light amount step is configured to be adjusted to a predetermined initial stage when the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2 is not performed. Specifically, the initial stage of the light quantity stage is defined as the maximum light quantity stage in the light quantity range in which the light quantity stage can be adjusted. That is, in the present embodiment, the initial stage of the light quantity stage is the light quantity stage "3".

In the following description, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment may be collectively referred to as "effect adjustment", and the volume adjustment operation and the light amount adjustment operation may be collectively referred to as "effect adjustment operation". In some cases.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to change the volume stage and the light amount stage to the initial stage when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of initialization control for initializing the volume stage and the light amount stage when the initialization condition is satisfied. In the following description, the initialization control that initializes the volume stage and the light amount stage when the initialization condition is satisfied may be simply referred to as "initialization control of the effect".

In the present embodiment, the initialization condition is satisfied when the initialization set time elapses without performing the effect adjustment operation after shifting to the standby state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect adjustment operation is not performed during the standby state, the initialization condition is satisfied when the initialization set time elapses after the transition to the standby state, and the volume stage and the light amount stage are set. It will be changed to the initial stage. On the other hand, if the effect adjustment operation is performed during the standby state, the initialization condition is satisfied when the initialization set time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed, and the volume stage and the light amount stage are set. It will be changed to the initial stage. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the measurement of the initialization setting time when the standby state command is input, and the initialization setting is performed when the effect adjustment operation is performed. By initializing (resetting) the time measurement and starting the remeasurement, it is determined whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied.

Next, various notifications related to the customization function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the effect display device EH can display a volume image as information that can specify the current volume stage as a notification image related to the customization function. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to an execution mode notification means capable of notifying the execution mode of the effect.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the volume image is a volume meter M1 indicating the current volume stage by displaying a meter image subdivided into a plurality of elements (scales) in different colors. In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the first display area HR1 in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the first display area HR1 corresponds to a specific display area. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the volume meter M1, when the four elements are colored, it can be specified that the current volume stage is “4”.

Further, the effect display device EH can display a light quantity image as information that can specify the current light quantity stage as a notification image related to the customization function.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the light quantity image is a light quantity meter M2 indicating the current light quantity stage by displaying a meter image subdivided into a plurality of elements (scales) in different colors. In the present embodiment, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in the second display area HR2 in the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the light intensity meter M2, when the two elements are colored, it can be specified that the current light intensity step is “2”.

As shown in FIG. 2, both the first display area HR1 and the second display area HR2 are pachinko gaming machines when the effectable movable body KD operates between the first position P1 and the second position P2. It is a display area in which at least a part thereof is covered by the movable body KD for effect in the front view of 10. In other words, when the movable body KD for effect is operated in the initial operation mode, it operates at a position overlapping at least a part of the first display area HR1 and the second display area HR2 in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In particular, the first display area HR1 is a display area in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is entirely covered by the effect movable body KD in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10 when the effect movable body KD is located at the second position P2. .. In other words, when the movable body KD for effect is operated in the initial operation mode, it operates at a position overlapping the entire first display area HR1 in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 corresponds to the second notification regarding the execution mode of the effect. In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed during the execution of the second standby effect. In this case, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are hidden when the second standby effect ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 can be displayed when the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment are executed even during the non-execution of the second standby effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when either the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the effect display device EH notifies the execution mode of the sound effect and the light emission effect. In this case, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 indicate the elapse of the predetermined time when the second standby effect is not being executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment was executed. It will be hidden as an opportunity. Further, when the special game is started before a predetermined time elapses after the last normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is executed, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are triggered by the start of the special game. It will be hidden.

On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment cannot be executed during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are not displayed during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH does not display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 when the RAM clear notification effect is being executed.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the volume meter M1 includes a plurality of types of display modes including a normal display mode, a special display mode, and an initialization display mode.
In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 is always displayed in a normal display mode. Specifically, when the volume meter M1 is displayed when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, it is displayed in the normal display mode. Further, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the normal display mode even when neither the special volume adjustment nor the initialization control of the effect is executed during the execution of the second standby effect.

On the other hand, the volume meter M1 is displayed in a special display mode when the special volume adjustment is performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the effect display device EH notifies the execution mode of the voice effect. In this case, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the special volume adjustment was performed.

Further, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the initialization display mode when the initialization control of the effect is performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect initialization control is performed, the effect display device EH notifies the execution mode of the voice effect. In this case, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the normal display mode on condition that the second standby effect is being executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect initialization control was performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is used when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, when the special volume adjustment is performed, and when the effect initialization control is performed. Therefore, the volume meter M1 can be displayed in different display modes.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the light intensity meter M2 includes a plurality of types of display modes including a normal display mode and an initialization display mode.
In the present embodiment, the light meter M2 is always displayed in a normal display mode. Specifically, when the light amount meter M2 is displayed when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, it is displayed in the normal display mode. Further, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in the normal display mode even when the second standby effect is being executed and the effect initialization control is not executed.

On the other hand, the light intensity meter M2 is displayed in the initialization display mode when the initialization control of the effect is performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect initialization control is performed, the effect display device EH notifies the execution mode of the light emission effect. In this case, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in the normal display mode on the condition that the second standby effect is being executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the initialization control of the effect was performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is used when any one of the normal volume adjustment, the normal light amount adjustment, and the special volume adjustment is performed, and when the effect initialization control is performed. The light intensity meter M2 can be displayed in different display modes.

Here, changes in the display modes of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 will be specifically described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the present embodiment, when the second standby effect is started in a state where the volume stage is "4" and the light amount stage is "2", the current volume stage and the light amount stage are set. The volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a identifiable manner. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is the normal display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, when the right key D2r is operated while the volume stage is "4" and the light intensity stage is "2", the normal volume adjustment is performed. The volume level is adjusted to "5", which is one step higher, and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in such a manner that the adjusted volume step and light amount stage can be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is the normal display mode.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the present embodiment, when the left key D2l is operated while the volume stage is “4” and the light intensity stage is “2”, the normal volume adjustment is performed. , The volume step is adjusted to "3" one step lower, and the volume meter M1 and the light meter M2 are displayed in a manner capable of specifying the adjusted volume step and the light amount step. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is the normal display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the present embodiment, when the upper key D2u is operated in a state where the volume stage is "4" and the light amount stage is "2", the normal light amount adjustment is performed. The light amount step is adjusted to "3", which is one step higher, and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in such a manner that the adjusted volume step and the light amount step can be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is the normal display mode.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), in the present embodiment, when the down key D2d is operated with the volume step being "4" and the light amount step being "2", the normal light amount adjustment is performed. , The light amount step is adjusted to "1" one step lower, and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in a mode in which the adjusted volume step and the light amount step can be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is the normal display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), in the present embodiment, when the effect button D1 is operated while the volume stage is "4" and the light amount stage is "2", the special volume adjustment is performed. The volume stage is adjusted to the maximum stage (for example, "8") in the current volume stage, and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in such a manner that the adjusted volume stage and the light amount stage can be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 is a special display mode, and the display mode of the light intensity meter M2 is a normal display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), in the present embodiment, when the volume stage and the light amount stage are initialized with the establishment of the initialization condition, the volume stage and the light amount stage are initialized, and after the initialization. The volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in such a manner that the volume stage and the light amount stage of the above can be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is the initialization display mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH can display a notification image different from the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 as the notification image related to the customization function. In the present embodiment, the display of the notification image different from the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 corresponds to the first notification regarding the execution mode of the effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), in the effect display device EH, the special notification image HG1 as information that can identify that the special volume adjustment has been performed is provided as the notification image related to the customization function. It can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the special notification image HG1 is an image imitating the character string "maximum volume". In other words, in the present embodiment, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the special notification image HG1 is displayed as a notification regarding the execution mode of the effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the special notification image HG1 is displayed and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed as notifications about the execution mode of the effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), in the effect display device EH, it is possible to specify that the volume stage and the light amount stage are initialized as the initialization condition is satisfied as the notification image related to the customization function. The initialization notification image HG2 as information can be displayed. Specifically, the initialization notification image HG2 is an image that imitates the character string "Initialized volume light amount". In other words, in the present embodiment, when the volume stage and the light amount stage are initialized with the establishment of the initialization condition, the initialization notification image HG2 is displayed as a notification regarding the execution mode of the effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume step and the light amount step are initialized with the establishment of the initialization condition, the initialization notification image HG2 is displayed and the volume is displayed as a notification regarding the execution mode of the effect. The meter M1 and the light meter M2 are displayed.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the notification image different from the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is not displayed as a notification regarding the execution mode of the effect. .. That is, in the present embodiment, when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, a notification image different from the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is not displayed as a notification regarding the execution mode of the effect. The volume meter M1 and the light meter M2 are displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the effect adjustment operation is performed, it is possible to execute the notification effect related to the effect adjustment. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 accepts the normal volume adjustment when the volume adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) is performed during the period when the normal volume adjustment is possible. The adjustment reception notification effect for notifying that the notification has been made is executed. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 51 performs the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d) during the period in which the normal light amount adjustment is possible, the normal light amount adjustment is accepted. The adjustment reception notification effect for notifying the fact is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the adjustment reception notification effect when the special volume adjustment is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the adjustment reception notification effect is performed, while when the special volume adjustment is performed, the adjustment reception notification effect is performed. do not have.

In the present embodiment, the adjustment reception notification effect is executed in a mode of outputting a predetermined adjustment sound from the speaker Sp. Then, in the present embodiment, the adjustment sound output from the speaker Sp is the same regardless of the adjusted volume stage and the light amount stage. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the adjusted sound output from the speaker Sp corresponds to a specific notification in which the adjusted volume stage and the light amount stage cannot be specified and the volume stage or the light amount stage can be specified. do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the adjustment sound output as the adjustment reception notification effect for notifying that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted and the adjustment sound output as the adjustment reception effect for notifying that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted. Is the same adjustment sound. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment reception notification effect for notifying that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted and the adjustment reception notification effect for notifying that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted are executed in the same effect mode.

Next, the control for adjusting the volume step and the light amount step will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 stores a value that can specify the current volume stage in the volume stage flag in the sub-control RAM 53. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 stores a value that can specify the current volume range in the volume range flag in the sub-control RAM 53. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes various voice effects, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the various voice effects at a volume corresponding to the volume stage specified from the value stored in the volume stage flag, so that the volume is various based on the adjusted volume stage. Control to execute the voice effect of. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 stores a value that can specify the current light amount stage in the light amount flag in the sub-control RAM 53. Then, when executing various light emission effects, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the light amount according to the light amount step specified from the value stored in the light amount flag, so that various light amounts based on the adjusted light amount step are used. Execute the light emission effect.

In the present embodiment, the control for updating the values of the volume level flag and the light amount flag corresponds to the change control for changing the execution mode of a predetermined effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 that controls to update the values of the volume level flag and the light amount flag functions as a change control means capable of change control for changing the execution mode of a predetermined effect.

Here, the volume light amount adjusting process for adjusting the volume step and the light amount stage will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the RAM clear notification effect is being executed in the volume light amount adjusting process (step S11). When the RAM clear notification effect is being executed (step S11: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process without adjusting the volume and the light amount. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the volume and the amount of light cannot be adjusted during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear notification effect is not being executed (step S11: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the right key D2r has been operated (step S12). When the right key D2r is operated (step S12: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current volume stage is the maximum volume stage in the current volume range (step S13). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current volume stage is the maximum volume stage in the current volume range based on the value of the volume stage flag and the value of the volume range flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53. Is determined.

If the current volume step is not the maximum volume step in the current volume range (step S13: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step flag to a volume step that is one step louder than the current volume step. The value of is updated (step S14). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 (indicated as the volume light amount meter in the figure) in the normal display mode (step S15). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the adjustment sound from the speaker Sp, thereby executing the adjustment acceptance notification effect for notifying that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted (step S16).

When the right key D2r is not operated (step S12: NO), when the current volume stage is the maximum volume stage in the current volume range (step S13: YES), and when the adjustment sound is output (step S13: YES). In step S16), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the left key D2l has been operated (step S17). When the left key D2l is operated (step S17: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current volume stage is the minimum volume stage in the current volume range (step S18). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current volume stage is the minimum volume stage in the current volume range based on the value of the volume stage flag and the value of the volume range flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53. Is determined.

If the current volume step is not the minimum volume step in the current volume range (step S18: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step flag to a volume step that is one step lower than the current volume step. The value of is updated (step S19). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode (step S20). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the adjustment sound from the speaker Sp, thereby executing the adjustment acceptance notification effect for notifying that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted (step S21).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, when the left key D2l is not operated (step S17: NO), when the current volume stage is the minimum volume stage in the current volume range (step S18: YES), and When the adjustment sound is output (step S21), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the upper key D2u has been operated (step S22). When the upper key D2u is operated (step S22: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current light amount step is the maximum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range (step S23). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current light amount step is the maximum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53.

When the current light amount step is not the maximum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range (step S23: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the light amount flag to the light amount step in which the light amount is one step larger than the current light amount step. The value of is updated (step S24). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode (step S25). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the adjustment sound from the speaker Sp, thereby executing the adjustment acceptance notification effect for notifying that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted (step S26).

When the upper key D2u is not operated (step S22: NO), when the current light amount step is the maximum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range (step S23: YES), and when the adjustment sound is output. (Step S26), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the lower key D2d has been operated (step S27). When the lower key D2d is operated (step S27: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current light amount step is the minimum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range (step S28). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current light amount step is the minimum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53.

If the current light intensity step is not the minimum light intensity step in the predetermined light intensity range (step S28: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the light intensity to a light intensity step that is one step smaller than the current light intensity step. The value of is updated (step S29). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode (step S30). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the adjustment sound from the speaker Sp, thereby executing the adjustment acceptance notification effect for notifying that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted (step S31).

When the lower key D2d is not operated (step S27: NO), when the current light amount step is the minimum light amount step in the predetermined light amount range (step S28: YES), and when the adjustment sound is output. (Step S31), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect button D1 has been operated (step S32). When the effect button D1 is not operated (step S32: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process.

When the effect button D1 is operated (step S32: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the second standby effect is being executed (step S33). When the second standby effect is not being executed (step S33: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process.

When the second standby effect is being executed (step S33: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the current volume stage is the maximum volume stage in the current volume range (step S34). When the current volume step is the maximum volume step in the current volume range (step S34: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process.

On the other hand, when the current volume step is not the maximum volume step in the current volume range (step S34: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step to the maximum volume step in the current volume range. The value of the flag is updated (step S35). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in a special display mode (step S36). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the special notification image HG1 (step S37). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjusting process.

By the volume light amount adjustment process as described above, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to adjust the volume step based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r), and can also operate the effect button D1. It is possible to control to adjust the volume stage based on this. In the present embodiment, the control for adjusting the volume step based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) corresponds to the first change control, and the volume step is adjusted based on the operation of the effect button D1. The control to be performed corresponds to the second change control. Then, in the control for adjusting the volume step based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r), the volume step is adjusted step by step. On the other hand, in the control that adjusts the volume step based on the operation of the effect button D1, the volume step is adjusted to the maximum volume step in the current volume range regardless of the current volume step, so that the volume step can be set by one control. It may be adjusted in two or more steps. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control for adjusting the volume step based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and the right key D2r) and the control for adjusting the volume step based on the operation of the effect button D1 are used. It can be said that the number of steps when adjusting the volume step may be different.

Next, the volume and the amount of light when various effects are executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the RAM clear notification effect of the present embodiment, the RAM clear notification voice is output at a predetermined predetermined volume regardless of the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. In the present embodiment, the specified volume is the maximum volume that the speaker Sp can output. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the RAM clear notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 notifies the RAM clear at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume that can be specified from the value set in the volume level flag in the sub-control RAM 53. Control to output audio.

Further, in the RAM clear notification effect of the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light according to the light emission mode for RAM clear notification at a predetermined predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount step adjusted by the light amount adjustment function. In the present embodiment, the specified amount of light is the maximum amount of light that the decorative lamp La can emit. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the RAM clear notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 clears the RAM with a predetermined light amount regardless of the amount of light that can be specified from the value set in the light amount step flag in the sub-control RAM 53. The decorative lamp La is controlled to emit light according to the light emitting mode for notification.

In the power recovery notification effect of the present embodiment, the power recovery notification voice is output at a volume based on the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function (hereinafter referred to as the adjusted volume). Specifically, when executing the power recovery notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the power recovery notification voice at the adjusted volume based on the volume stage specified from the volume stage flag. Further, in the power recovery notification effect of the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light according to the light emission mode for the power recovery notification effect with the light amount based on the light amount step adjusted by the light amount adjustment function (hereinafter referred to as the adjusted light amount). Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 executes the power recovery notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light according to the light emission mode for the power recovery notification effect with the adjusted light amount based on the light amount stage specified from the light amount stage flag. do.

In the standby effect of the present embodiment, the standby BGM is output at the adjusted volume based on the volume step adjusted by the volume adjusting function. Specifically, when the standby effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the standby BGM at the adjusted volume based on the volume stage specified from the volume stage flag. As described above, of the standby effects, the standby BGM is output in the first standby effect, while the standby BGM is not output in the second standby effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the output of the standby BGM when the specific output time has elapsed since the standby effect was started, regardless of the current volume stage.

Further, in the standby effect of the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light according to the standby light emission mode with the adjusted light amount based on the light amount step adjusted by the light amount adjustment function. Specifically, when the standby effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light according to the standby light emission mode with the adjusted light amount based on the light amount stage specified from the light amount stage flag.

Next, the period during which the production can be customized will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 10, a period during which the effect can be customized when the special game is not executed will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RAM clear processing is being executed, a RAM clear notification effect indicating that the RAM clear processing is being performed is executed. At this time, the RAM clear notification voice is output from the speaker Sp. Further, the decorative lamp La emits light in a light emitting mode for RAM clear notification. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the RAM clearing process is being executed, the effect movable body KD operates in the initial operation mode.

Then, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to execute the normal volume adjustment, the normal light amount adjustment, and the special volume adjustment even when the effect button D1 or the cross key D2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot adjust the volume and the amount of light when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the first standby effect, the standby BGM is output from the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La emits light in the standby light emitting mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment so as to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first standby effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by adjusting the normal volume and can adjust the amount of light by adjusting the normal light amount. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment in a non-executable manner even when the effect button D1 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot execute the special volume adjustment when the first standby effect is being executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the notification time of the RAM clear notification effect is shorter than the time required for the initial operation mode of the movable body KD for effect. Therefore, for example, the end of the RAM clear notification effect. When the first standby effect is started later, the effect movable body KD may be operating in the initial operation mode during the execution of the first standby effect. Even in such a case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment so as to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume by the normal volume adjustment when the first standby effect is executed even when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode. In addition to being possible, the amount of light can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of light normally.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the second standby effect, the speaker Sp is muted and the decorative lamp La emits light in the standby light emitting mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment so as to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second standby effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by adjusting the normal volume and can adjust the light amount by adjusting the normal light amount. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment to be executable when the effect button D1 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by the special volume adjustment when the second standby effect is being executed.

Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment so as to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated during the execution of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by adjusting the normal volume and can adjust the amount of light by adjusting the normal amount of light even while the special game is being executed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment infeasibly even when the effect button D1 is operated while the special game is being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot execute the special volume adjustment when the special game is being executed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment so as to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated during the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by adjusting the normal volume and can adjust the amount of light by adjusting the normal amount of light even during the big hit game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment infeasibly even when the effect button D1 is operated during the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot execute the special volume adjustment during the big hit game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the adjustment of the volume step and the light amount step and the accompanying change in the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 will be described together with the control by the sub-control CPU 51.

In the example of FIG. 11, it is assumed that the volume stage is "4" and the light amount stage is "2" during the execution of the special game (time point t0). Here, when the left key D2l is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step to "3" by executing the normal volume adjustment (time point t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode, and the speaker so as to execute the adjustment reception notification effect by outputting the adjustment sound. Control Sp. Further, when the lower key D2d is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the light amount step to "1" by executing the normal light amount adjustment (time point t2). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the light amount meter M2 in a display mode indicating the adjusted light amount stage, and outputs the adjustment sound to execute the adjustment reception notification effect. Controls the speaker Sp.

Subsequently, when the special game ends and the state shifts to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect and starts measuring the specific time and the initialization set time (time point t3). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed. Time point t4).

After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first standby effect and executes the second standby effect when a specific time has elapsed without performing the effect adjustment operation after shifting to the standby state. Control (time point t5). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the normal display mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the volume stage by executing the initialization control of the effect when the initialization set time has elapsed without performing the effect adjustment operation after the transition to the standby state. The stage (in this example, the volume stage "5") is adjusted, and the light amount stage is adjusted to the initial stage (in this example, the light amount stage "3") (time point t6). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the initialization display mode. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect initialization control was performed. (Time point t7).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition condition for shifting from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is that the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. If not, it is established at the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. Then, in the present embodiment, when the second standby effect is being executed, the special volume adjustment can be executed based on the operation of the effect button D1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect adjustment operation is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the specific time, the special volume adjustment has the specific time after the transition to the standby state. It becomes possible to execute at the timing when it has passed. In the present embodiment, the period from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the specific time corresponds to the specific period in which the special game is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state corresponds to a predetermined timing. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined timing is the end of the specific period.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the transition condition is that even if the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game, the effect adjustment is performed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. When the operation is not executed, it is established at the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. In other words, the transition condition is that the effect adjustment operation is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time, regardless of whether the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game. Occasionally, it is established when a specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. Therefore, in the special volume adjustment, if the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment are not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time, the normal volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are performed during the execution of the special game. Regardless of whether or not is executed, it can be executed at the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the effect initialization control is when the effect adjustment operation is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time. , It is established at the timing when the initialization set time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. In the present embodiment, the period from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the initialization set time corresponds to a special period in which the special game is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the initialization set time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state corresponds to the specified timing. That is, in the present embodiment, the specified timing is the end of the special period.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition is set between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time even when the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game. When the effect adjustment operation is not executed, it is established at the timing when the initialization set time has elapsed after shifting to the standby state. In other words, the initialization condition is that the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time, regardless of whether the effect adjustment operation was executed during the execution of the special game. If not, it is established when the initialization set time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. For this reason, in the initialization control of the effect, if the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment are not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time, the normal volume is controlled during the execution of the special game. Regardless of whether the adjustment and the light intensity adjustment have been executed, it is executed when the timing at which the initialization set time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state has arrived.

In the example of FIG. 12, it is assumed that the volume stage is "4" and the light amount stage is "2" during the execution of the special game (time point t10). Subsequently, when the special game ends and the state shifts to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect and starts measuring the specific time and the initialization set time (time point t11). After that, when the left key D2l is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step to "3" by executing the normal volume adjustment (time point t12). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode, and the speaker so as to execute the adjustment reception notification effect by outputting the adjustment sound. Control Sp. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the measurement of the specific time and the initialization set time and starts the re-measurement.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed. Time point t13). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the first standby effect and execute the second standby effect when a specific time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed (time point t14). ). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the normal display mode.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the volume stage to the initial stage (in this example, by executing the effect initialization control when the initialization set time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed. , The volume stage "5") and the light amount stage (in this example, the light amount stage "3") are adjusted (time point t16). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the initialization display mode. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect initialization control was performed. (Time point t17).

With the above control, in the present embodiment, the transition condition for shifting from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is that the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. When it is done, it is established at the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation of the effect was performed. Therefore, in the special volume adjustment, when the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the specific time, the timing at which the specific time elapses after the transition to the standby state (time point t13). ) Cannot be executed, and can be executed at the timing (time point t14) when a specific time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation of the effect was performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the effect initialization control is when the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time. It is established when the initialization set time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation of the effect was performed. That is, the initialization condition is the timing when the initialization setting time elapses after the transition to the standby state when the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time. It does not hold at (time point t15), but holds at the timing (time point t16) when the initialization set time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation of the effect was performed. Therefore, when the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time, the effect initialization control takes the initialization set time after the transition to the standby state. It is not executed at the lapsed timing (time point t15), but is executed with the arrival of the timing (time point t16) when the initialization set time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation of the effect was performed.

In the example of FIG. 13, it is assumed that the volume stage is “4” and the light amount stage is “2” during the execution of the special game (time point t20). Subsequently, when the special game ends and the state shifts to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect and starts measuring the specific time and the initialization set time (time point t21). After that, when the left key D2l is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step to "3" by executing the normal volume adjustment (time point t22). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode, and the speaker so as to execute the adjustment reception notification effect by outputting the adjustment sound. Control Sp. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the measurement of the specific time and the initialization set time and starts the re-measurement.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed. Time point t23). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the first standby effect and execute the second standby effect when a specific time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed (time point t24). ). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the normal display mode.

After that, when the effect button D1 is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume step to the maximum step in the current volume range (in this example, the volume step "5") by executing the special volume adjustment (time point). t25). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in a special display mode and display the special notification image HG1. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the special volume adjustment was performed (time point). t27).

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the volume stage to the initial stage (in this example, by executing the effect initialization control when the initialization set time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed. , The volume stage "5") and the light amount stage (in this example, the light amount stage "3") are adjusted (time point t28). In this example, since the volume stage at the time of executing the initialization control of the effect is the same as the initial stage, the volume stage does not substantially change. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the initialization display mode. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect initialization control was performed. (Time point t29).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition is set to the standby state when the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time. It does not hold at the timing when the initialization set time has elapsed (time point t26). Further, the initialization condition is the initial setting after the previous effect adjustment operation is performed when the effect adjustment operation is executed again between the time when the effect adjustment operation is performed and the time when the initialization set time elapses. It does not hold even at the timing when the conversion set time has elapsed (time point t27). Then, the initialization condition is satisfied at the timing (time point t28) when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the adjustment operation of the last effect was performed.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, since the volume steps can be changed by the number of different steps between the normal volume adjustment and the special volume adjustment, the volume steps can be appropriately adjusted according to the situation. Then, in the effect display device EH, the volume meter M1 is displayed in different display modes when the normal volume adjustment is performed and when the special volume adjustment is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume according to a plurality of types of modes, and at the same time, it is possible to easily grasp the current volume stage. According to this, since it is possible to easily execute the voice effect at the volume stage desired by the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(2) When the special volume adjustment is performed, the special notification image HG1 is displayed in addition to the volume meter M1 being displayed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the special volume adjustment has been performed.

(3) When the normal volume adjustment is performed, in addition to displaying the volume meter M1, the adjustment sound is output as an adjustment reception notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the normal volume adjustment has been performed. Further, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, in addition to displaying the light amount meter M2, an adjustment sound is output as an adjustment reception notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the normal light amount adjustment has been performed.

(4) Since the normal volume adjustment is executed by the operation of the cross key D2 (right key D2r or left key D2l) that can be operated by the player, it is possible to easily adjust the volume to the level desired by the player. can. Since the normal light amount adjustment is executed triggered by the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u or down key D2d) that can be operated by the player, it is possible to easily adjust the light amount to the desired light amount level by the player.

(5) Since the special volume adjustment is executed triggered by the operation of the effect button D1 that can be operated by the player, it is possible to easily adjust the volume to the level desired by the player. In particular, the special volume adjustment is executed when the effect button D1, which is an operation means different from the cross key D2 that is normally operated when the volume adjustment is executed, is operated. While making adjustments possible, it is possible to prevent adjustments that are different from the intended adjustments from being mistakenly performed.

(6) The special volume adjustment can be executed during the execution of the second standby effect. Further, the transition condition for shifting from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is that if the effect adjustment operation is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the specific time, the elapse of the specific time. Sometimes it holds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the effect adjustment operation is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the specific time, the special volume adjustment is executed from the time when the specific time elapses. It will be possible. According to this, it is possible to execute the special volume adjustment more quickly than in the case of shifting to the second standby effect after the lapse of a predetermined time after the lapse of a specific time, so that the special volume adjustment is executed. It is possible to prevent the player who wants to do so from feeling annoyed.

(7) The effect display device EH can display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in different display modes when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed and when the effect initialization control is performed. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the current volume stage while enabling control of a plurality of modes for changing the volume stage.

(8) Even when the effectable movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the RAM clear notification effect is not executed, the volume step and the light amount step are set. Since it can be adjusted, it is possible to suppress annoyance to the player who wants to change the volume stage and the light amount stage.

(9) When the movable body KD for effect is operated in the initial operation mode, the movable body KD for effect is the first display area HR1 on which the volume meter M1 is displayed and the second display area HR2 on which the light intensity meter M2 is displayed. May be covered by. Therefore, when the movable body KD for effect is operated in the initial operation mode, it may be difficult to visually recognize the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2, so that it may be difficult to recognize the current volume stage and the light amount stage. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume step and the light amount step are adjusted when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification effect is executed. Since it becomes impossible, it is possible to prevent the volume stage and the light amount stage from being adjusted without recognizing the current volume stage and the light amount stage.

(10) Since the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are not displayed during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect, it is possible to prevent the RAM clear processing from being overlooked without noticing the RAM clear notification effect and the volume. It is possible to make it easy to intuitively recognize that the step and the light amount step cannot be adjusted.

(11) Since the decorative lamp La includes the decorative lamp La2 mounted on the effect movable body KD, it is difficult to recognize the current light amount stage when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode. May become. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification effect is being executed, the light amount stage cannot be adjusted. It is possible to prevent the light quantity stage from being adjusted without recognizing the light quantity stage.

(12) In the RAM clear notification effect, the RAM clear notification voice is output at a specified volume regardless of the volume adjusted by the volume adjustment function, so that it may be difficult to recognize the current volume stage. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification effect is being executed, the volume stage cannot be adjusted. It is possible to prevent the volume from being adjusted without recognizing the volume stage.

(13) When the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume stage and the light amount stage are initialized. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the volume step and the light amount step cannot be adjusted during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect that can specify the execution of the RAM clear process that may be executed when the power is turned on. And by adjusting immediately after the light amount stage is initialized, it is possible to prevent unintended adjustment.

Each of the above-described embodiments can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that each of the above-described embodiments and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

The sub-control CPU 51 sets one of the plurality of effect modes that defines the execution mode of the effect, and various effects including the voice effect and the light emission effect in different execution modes according to the set effect mode. May be executed. In this alternative example, the sub-control CPU 51 corresponds to the mode control means. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can customize the effect when the effect is customized when the specific effect mode is set among the plurality of effect modes, and when the effect is not set to the specific effect mode. The volume meter M1 may be displayed in a different display mode from the case where it is performed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be subject to normal volume adjustment when it is set to a specific effect mode and when normal volume adjustment is performed when it is not set to a specific effect mode. The volume meter M1 may be displayed in a different display mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may have a special volume adjustment when the specific effect mode is set, or a special volume adjustment when the sub-control CPU 51 is not set to the specific effect mode. The volume meter M1 may be displayed in a different display mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be subjected to the normal light amount adjustment when the specific effect mode is set and the normal light amount adjustment when the sub-control CPU 51 is not set to the specific effect mode. The light intensity meter M2 may be displayed in a different display mode. According to this, by displaying the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in a display mode suitable for the effect mode, the effect can be diversified and the player can be entertained.

When the normal volume adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment reception notification effect in different execution modes depending on whether the volume stage is increased or decreased. Similarly, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment reception notification effect in different execution modes depending on whether the light amount step is increased or decreased.

-When the normal volume adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment reception notification effect in different modes depending on the adjusted volume stage. Similarly, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment reception notification effect in a different manner according to the adjusted light amount step.

-The execution mode of the adjustment reception notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the adjustment reception notification effect may be performed by displaying an image by the effect display device EH, or may be performed by light emission of the decorative lamp La. Further, it may be performed by a combination of these. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled so as to execute the adjustment reception notification effect in different execution modes depending on whether the normal volume adjustment is performed or the normal light amount adjustment is performed.

-The adjustment reception notification effect may be executed even when the special volume adjustment is performed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment reception notification effect in different execution modes depending on whether the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed and the special volume adjustment is performed.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may control to execute an unadjustable notification effect indicating that the volume stage cannot be adjusted when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the period when the volume stage cannot be adjusted. .. According to this, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot be adjusted when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect during the period during which the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode. While the notification effect is executed, it is possible to control the adjustment reception notification effect to be executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed while the RAM clear notification effect is not being executed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 determines when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect during the period in which the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode, and when the RAM clear notification effect is performed. It is possible to control to execute the notification related to the volume adjustment in a different notification mode from the time when the volume adjustment operation is performed during non-execution. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to execute an unadjustable notification effect indicating that the light amount stage cannot be adjusted when the light amount adjustment operation is performed during the period when the light amount stage cannot be adjusted. May be good. The non-adjustable notification effect may be executed by any notification means. For example, it may be performed by displaying an image by the effect display device EH, may be performed by outputting sound by the speaker Sp, or may be performed by light emission of the decorative lamp La. It may also be executed by a combination of these.

-The type of the notification image that can be displayed as the notification image related to the customization function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as to display a normal volume adjustment notification image indicating that the normal volume adjustment has been performed, triggered by the normal volume adjustment being performed. .. In this case, in the effect display device EH, the volume meter M1 and the normal volume adjustment notification image are displayed when the normal volume adjustment is performed, while the normal volume adjustment notification image is displayed when the special volume adjustment is performed. The volume meter M1 may be displayed without being displayed. Further, in the effect display device EH, the volume meter M1 and the normal volume adjustment notification image are displayed when the normal volume adjustment is performed, while the normal volume adjustment notification image is displayed when the effect initialization control is performed. May be displayed without displaying the volume meter M1. In this case, the display of the normal volume notification image corresponds to the first notification, and the display of the volume meter M1 corresponds to the second notification. Similarly, even if the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the normal light amount adjustment notification image indicating that the normal light amount adjustment has been performed, triggered by the normal light amount adjustment being performed. good.

The sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as not to display the special notification image HG1 even when the special volume adjustment is performed. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as not to display the initialization notification image HG2 even when the effect initialization control is performed.

-The notification that can identify that the special volume adjustment has been performed may not be executed by displaying the image by the effect display device EH, may be executed by the output of the sound by the speaker Sp, or may be executed by the output of the sound of the decorative lamp La. It may be performed by light emission. Similarly, the notification that can identify that the initialization control of the effect has been performed may not be executed by displaying the image by the effect display device EH, or may be executed by the output of the sound by the speaker Sp. It may be executed by the light emission of the decorative lamp La.

-The conditions under which normal volume adjustment is performed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform normal volume adjustment when a predetermined effect is executed even when the cross key D2 (right key D2r or left key D2l) is not operated. May be good. Similarly, the conditions under which the normal light intensity adjustment is performed may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform normal light intensity adjustment when a predetermined effect is executed even when the cross key D2 (up key D2u or down key D2d) is not operated. May be good.

-The conditions under which the special volume adjustment is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 is special when the transition condition for shifting from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is satisfied, even when the effect button D1 is not operated, triggered by the start of the second standby effect. You may want to perform volume adjustment. That is, if the volume adjustment operation is not performed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the specific time, the special volume adjustment may be executed with the elapse of the specific time as an opportunity.

The sub-control CPU 51 may be capable of executing a special light amount adjustment that adjusts the light amount step to the maximum light amount step among the adjustable light amount steps. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the special light amount adjustment under the same conditions as the special volume adjustment, or may execute the special light amount adjustment under different conditions. The different conditions may be, for example, that an operating means different from the operating means operated when executing the special volume adjustment may be operated, or at a timing different from the timing at which the special volume adjustment can be executed. A predetermined operating means may be operated.

-The transition condition for shifting from the first standby effect to the second standby effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the transition condition is when a predetermined time longer than a specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state when the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game immediately before the transition to the standby state. It may be established. That is, when the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game immediately before the transition to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the effect between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. Even when the adjustment operation is not performed, the transition from the first standby effect to the second standby effect may not be performed when a specific time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state.

-Even if the effect adjustment operation is performed between the time when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the standby state and the time when a specific time elapses, the volume step and the light amount stage are set based on the effect adjustment operation. When it is not changed, the transition from the first standby effect to the second standby effect may be triggered when a specific time has elapsed since the control to the standby state. For example, in the sub-control CPU 51, the right key D2r is operated between the time when the control is in the standby state and the time when the specific time elapses, and the current volume stage is the maximum volume stage in the current volume range. At some point, the transition from the first standby effect to the second standby effect may be triggered by the elapse of a specific time after being controlled to the standby state.

When the effect adjustment operation is not performed between the time when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the standby state and the time when the specific time elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 takes the opportunity of the elapse of the predetermined time from the elapse of the specific time. 1 It may be controlled to end the standby effect and start the second standby effect. That is, in this alternative example, if the effect adjustment operation is not performed between the time when the control is in the standby state and the time when the specific time elapses, the process shifts to the second standby effect and the special volume adjustment can be executed. The predetermined timing does not have to be at the end of the specific time. In this case, if the effect adjustment operation is performed between the lapse of the specific time and the lapse of the predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the second standby effect even when the predetermined time has elapsed. May be controlled so as not to start. Further, even if the effect adjustment operation is performed between the elapse of the specific time and the elapse of the predetermined time, the sub-control CPU 51 takes the opportunity of the elapse of the predetermined time to perform the second standby effect. May be controlled to start.

-The operating means operated when executing the normal volume adjustment, the normal light amount adjustment, and the special volume adjustment may be appropriately changed. For example, some or all of the operating means operated when performing the normal volume adjustment, the normal light amount adjustment, and the special volume adjustment must unlock the locking device 11c and open the mounting frame 11b. It may be an operating means arranged on the back side of the inaccessible pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the operating means operated when performing the normal volume adjustment, the normal light amount adjustment, and the special volume adjustment can be operated only by the administrator holding the key of the locking device 11c, and cannot be operated by the player. It may be a means.

-The initialization conditions for executing the initialization control of the effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the initialization condition is that if the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game immediately before the transition to the standby state, a predetermined time longer than the initialization set time elapses after the transition to the standby state. It may be established when it is done. That is, when the effect adjustment operation is executed during the execution of the special game immediately before the transition to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 is between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization set time. Even when the effect adjustment operation is not performed, the effect initialization control may not be executed when the initialization set time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state.

-Even if the effect adjustment operation is performed between the time when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the standby state and the time when the initialization set time elapses, the volume step and the amount of light are based on the effect adjustment operation. When the stage is not changed, the initialization control of the effect may be executed when the initialization set time has elapsed since the control to the standby state. For example, in the sub-control CPU 51, when the right key D2r is operated between the time when the control is in the standby state and the time when the initialization setting time elapses, the current volume stage is the maximum volume in the current volume range. At the stage, the initialization control of the effect may be executed when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the control to the standby state.

-If the effect adjustment operation is not performed between the time when the sub-control CPU 51 is controlled to the standby state and the time when the initialization setting time elapses, the predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the initialization setting time has elapsed. May be used as an opportunity to control the initialization of the effect. That is, in this alternative example, the predetermined timing at which the effect initialization control is executed when the effect adjustment operation is not performed between the time when the standby state is controlled and the time when the initialization set time elapses is set. It does not have to be at the end of the initialization setting time. In this case, if the effect adjustment operation is performed between the time when the initialization set time has elapsed and the time when the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 has a second effect even when the predetermined time has elapsed. It may be controlled so as not to start the standby effect. Further, even if the effect adjustment operation is performed between the time when the initialization set time elapses and the time when the predetermined time elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by the elapse of the predetermined time. It may be controlled to start the standby effect.

-The conditions under which the movable body KD for effect operates in the initial operation mode may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may operate the effect movable body KD in the initial operation mode when the return command is input. The sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume step and the light amount step during the power recovery period even when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode when the return command is input. It may be present, or the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 may be displayable.

-The range in which the movable body KD for production can operate may be changed as appropriate. For example, the movable body KD for effect is configured to operate within a range that does not overlap with a part or all of the display areas of the first display area HR1 and the second display area HR2 when operating in the initial operation mode. May be done. That is, even when the movable body KD for effect operates in the initial operation mode, one or both of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may not be difficult to see.

The period during which the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 can be displayed may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 during a part or all of the period during which the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may not display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 during the execution of the power recovery notification effect.

The sub-control CPU 51 may limit the display of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 for a predetermined period. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 enables the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 to be displayed while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed, while the RAM clear notification image 100 is superimposed on a part of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2. May be displayed. That is, the display of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may be restricted by displaying a part of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in an invisible or difficult-to-see manner.

-The conditions for displaying the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 when the first standby effect is started. Further, even during the execution of the second standby effect, the sub-control CPU 51 may not display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 when the effect adjustment operation is not performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may not display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 during one or both of the execution of the special game and the jackpot game.

The sub-control CPU 51 may display the volume meter M1 but not the light meter M2 when the normal volume adjustment or the special volume adjustment is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may display the light amount meter M2 but not the volume meter M1 when the normal light amount adjustment is performed.

-The display mode when displaying the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the same display mode when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed and when the special volume adjustment is performed. May be good. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the same display mode when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed and when the effect initialization control is performed. You may do so.

-The period during which the volume stage and the light amount stage can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to adjust the volume step and the light amount step during a part or all of the period during which the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may not be able to adjust the volume stage and the light amount stage during the execution of the power recovery notification effect.

-The type of audio effect for which the volume is adjusted by the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the RAM clear notification voice output in the RAM clear notification effect may be output at a volume corresponding to the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. Further, for example, the power recovery notification voice output in the power recovery notification effect and the standby BGM output in the standby effect are output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. You may.

-The production time of the RAM clear notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the RAM clear notification effect, when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode with the execution of the RAM clear process, the operation of the effect movable body KD according to the initial operation mode is longer than the time until the end. It may be executed over a long production time. That is, when the effect movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode with the execution of the RAM clear process, the RAM clear notification effect may be terminated after the operation of the effect movable body KD is completed. .. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume and the amount of light during the period during which the RAM clear notification effect is being executed and after the operation of the effectable movable body KD according to the initial operation mode is completed. You may control it.

The information stored in the sub-control RAM 53 may be embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of backing up. In this case, the sub-control RAM 53 may be controlled so as to store and hold the values of the volume stage flag and the light amount stage flag when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the volume step and the light amount step to be the initial steps when the RAM clear command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the RAM clear processing of the sub-control RAM 53 when the RAM clear command is input, so that the volume stage flag and the light amount stage flag store the values that can specify the initial stage. You may control it. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to return to the volume stage and the light amount stage when the power supply is cut off. In this alternative example, the sub-control RAM 53 that stores and holds the volume level flag and the light amount level flag corresponds to the storage means.

-The light amount range in which the light amount step can be adjusted based on the operation of the cross key D2 cannot be changed. The light amount range in which the light amount step can be adjusted may be changed based on the operation of the switch.

-The volume range in which the volume level can be adjusted may be embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the volume range cannot be changed. In this case, the volume switch Ds may not be provided.
-The number of speakers Sp may be changed as appropriate. Further, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of speaker Sps, for a specific speaker Sp among the plurality of speaker Sps, sound is output at a volume based on a volume step adjusted by the volume adjustment function, while the specific speaker Sp and the specific speaker Sp. For different speakers Sp, the sound may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function.

-The number of decorative lamps La may be changed as appropriate. Further, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of decorative lamps La, the specific decorative lamp La among the plurality of decorative lamps La emits light with a light amount based on the light amount step adjusted by the light amount adjusting function, while the specific decorative lamp La is emitted. The decorative lamp La different from La may emit light at a predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount step adjusted by the light amount adjusting function. At this time, the specific decorative lamp La may be a decorative lamp La controlled by the sub-control CPU 51, or the decorative lamp La different from the specific decorative lamp La may be a decorative lamp La controlled by the main control CPU 42. It may be a lamp La.

-The position where the decorative lamp La is arranged may be changed as appropriate. For example, the decorative lamp La may not be arranged on the effectable movable body KD.
-The cross key D2 may be an operating means that is also used for various effects in addition to the adjustment of the effects.

・ After the end of the big hit game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, depending on the type of big hit symbol, a high ball entry rate state may not be given. May be good.
-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel at the same time. In this case, the effect display device EH may display the corresponding effect game for each of the plurality of special games being executed at the same time, or display the effect game corresponding to one special game while displaying the other. It may be controlled not to display the production game corresponding to the special game.

-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding.
-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the production game may not be displayed.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured to be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable. Further, for example, the operating means may be singular or plural (three or more), or may be a combination of a plurality of operating units.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.
The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.

(A) A light emitting means capable of executing a light emitting effect by causing the light emitting body to emit light is provided, the light emitting means includes a light emitting means mounted on the movable body, and the change control means is the light emitting effect. The amount of light can be changed, and when the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode and the erasure notification is executed, the amount of light cannot be changed, while the specific operation mode is used. Even when the movable body is operated, the amount of light can be changed when the erasure notification is not executed.

Cs ... RAM clear switch D1 ... effect button (operation means, special operation means) D2 ... cross key (operation means, specific operation means) D2d ... down key (operation means, specific operation means) D2l ... left key (operation) Means, specific operation means) D2r ... Right key (operation means, specific operation means) D2u ... Up key (operation means, specific operation means) Ds ... Volume switch EH ... Effect display device (execution mode notification means, notification means) , Display notification means) GH ... Image display unit HD ... Launch handle HG1 ... Special notification image HG2 ... Initialization notification image HR1 ... First display area HR2 ... Second display area KD ... Directional movable body (movable body) La (La1) La2) ... Decorative lamp (light emitting means) M1 ... Volume meter M2 ... Light amount meter P1 ... 1st position P2 ... 2nd position R1 ... Left area R2 ... Right area SE1 ... 1st special start sensor SE2 ... 2nd special start sensor SE3 ... Special winning sensor SE4 ... Normal start sensor SL1 ... Normal solenoid SL2 ... Special solenoid Sp ... Speaker (directing execution means, voice output means, notification means) W ... Center frame YB ... Game board YBa ... Game area YBb ... Opening window 10 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Frame body 11a ... Installation frame 11b ... Mounting frame 11c ... Locking device 13a ... 1st special symbol display unit 13b ... 2nd special symbol display unit 13c ... 1st special hold display unit 13d ... 2nd special hold Display unit 13e ... Normal design display unit 13f ... Normal hold display unit 15 ... 1st start port 16 ... 2nd start port 17 ... Normal variable member 18 ... Large winning port 19 ... Special variable member 25 ... Gate 26 ... Normal winning port 27 ... Out port 40 ... Main control board 41 ... Microprocessor 42 ... Main control CPU (storage control means) 43 ... Main control ROM 44 ... Main control RAM (storage means) 45 ... Random number circuit 50 ... Sub control board 51 ... Sub control CPU (Change control means, mode control means, movable body control means) 52 ... Sub control ROM 53 ... Sub control RAM 100 ... RAM clear notification image 101 ... Recovery notification image

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game and executing a standby effect during a period in which the variable game is not executed.
An audio output means that can perform audio effects by outputting audio,
An operating means capable of a predetermined operation and
A change control means capable of changing control for changing the volume in the voice effect based on the operation of the operation means, and initialization control for changing the volume in the voice effect to a predetermined initial volume.
Movable bodies capable of predetermined movements and
A movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, and
A storage means for storing information,
A storage control means for controlling the storage contents of the storage means, and
Equipped with a notification means capable of predetermined notification,
The storage control means can execute erasing control for erasing a part or all of the stored contents of the storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started.
The notification means can execute an erasure notification that can specify the execution of the erasure control and a volume notification that can specify the volume in the voice effect.
The movable body control means controls the movable body to operate in a specific operation mode when the power supply to the gaming machine is started.
The change control means
When the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode and the erasure notification is executed, the volume cannot be changed, while the volume cannot be changed.
Even when the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode, the volume can be changed when the erasure notification is not executed.
The erasure notification includes notification by output of a specific voice.
The specific voice is output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume adjusted by the change control means.
The initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control can be satisfied at a predetermined timing if the change control is not executed within the special period during the period when the variable game is not executed, while the special period. If the change control is executed within the above, it will not be established at the specified timing.
The change control means can execute the change control even while the variable game is being executed.
The initialization condition is satisfied at the specified timing when the change control is not executed within the special period regardless of whether the change control is executed during the execution of the variable game.
When the initialization control is performed, the volume notification is performed by the notification means, and the volume notification is performed.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification means can execute the volume notification in different notification modes when the change control is performed and when the initialization control is performed. The notification means includes a display notification means capable of displaying an image.
The display notification means can display a volume image capable of specifying the volume in the voice effect as the volume notification.
The volume image is displayed in a specific display area in the display area of the display notification means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable body operates at a position overlapping with at least a part of the specific display area in the front view of the gaming machine when the movable body operates in the specific operation mode. The notification means operates the operation means when the operation means is operated during the execution of the erasure notification and during the non-execution of the erasure notification during the period in which the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notification regarding the adjustment of the volume can be executed in a different notification mode from the time when the means is operated. The notification means includes a display notification means capable of displaying an image.
The display notification means can display a volume image capable of specifying the volume in the voice effect as the volume notification, and the volume image is available for at least a part of the period during which the erasure notification is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which restricts the display of the above.

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