JP6294295B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Some of these gaming machines are configured such that the player can arbitrarily change the intensity of the effect, such as the volume and the amount of light in the effect. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided, and the volume of the effect can be changed according to the operation of the operation means.

JP 2007-135676 A

  By the way, in a gaming machine configured to be able to change the intensity of the effect, it is desired to further improve the interest in the game by further devising a function that can change the intensity of the effect.

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

A gaming machine for solving the above-described problem is a gaming machine that executes a variable game according to a predetermined lottery result, and changes a probability that the predetermined lottery result is a specific result from a low probability to a high probability. Probability control means for performing control related to the probability variation state, end lottery means for performing lottery regarding whether to end the probability variation state, operation means, effect control means capable of performing execution, and the effect Intensity changing means capable of changing the intensity according to the operation of the operating means, and effect mode control means for performing control related to the effect mode capable of specifying the execution mode of the effect, There is at least a specific performance mode, and the probability variation control means wins the lottery by the end lottery means while giving the probability variation state when a predetermined condition is satisfied As a condition, the probability variation state is terminated, and the effect mode control means is configured to shift the effect mode to the specific effect mode in connection with the provision of the probability variation state. The specific effect mode can be continued until the variation game with the specific variation number of times ends, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, while the variation game after the specific variation number is provided. Is continued on the condition that the probability variation state is given, and in the specific effect mode, the change mode of the intensity of the effect is the end of the variation game of the specific variation frequency until the, whether or not the probability change state is applied are adapted to the same predetermined modification, the specific effect mode In the predetermined change mode, the intensity of the effect cannot be changed during the period in which the variable game is being executed, the variable game is not being executed, the big hit game is not given, and the hold During a period of time when there is no floating game in the middle, an image suggesting an operation is displayed on a predetermined display device triggered by the operation of the operation device, and the intensity of the effect is changed according to the operation of the operation device The gist of the present invention is to make it possible .

  In the gaming machine, the intensity of the effect that can be changed by the intensity changing unit may be at least one of a volume in the sound effect as the effect and a light amount in the light emission effect as the effect.

  The gaming machine includes a regulation unit that regulates a change in strength by the strength changing unit, and the presentation mode control unit shifts the presentation mode to a normal presentation mode when the specific presentation mode is ended. In the specific effect mode, the restriction means restricts the change in the intensity of the effect during the period in which the variable game is being executed, while the variable game is executed in the normal effect mode. The change in the intensity of the effect may not be regulated in at least a part of the period being performed.

  The gaming machine includes a winning means that allows a game ball to win, and an easy-to-win state control means that performs control related to an easy winning state in which a winning of a gaming ball to the winning means is easier than in a normal state. The winning condition of the variable game can be given in response to the winning of the game ball to the winning means, and the easy-to-win state control means is triggered by the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the easy winning state is given, the easy winning state is continued regardless of whether the probability changing state is given or not until the end of the variation game with the specific variation number, but after the specific variation number. In the variation game, the winning easy state is continued on the condition that the probability variation state is given. May be is directed mode when the prize easily state is granted.

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

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows an operation button. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows an operation effect. The schematic diagram which shows production mode. The schematic diagram which shows the change aspect of a volume, a light quantity, the kind of music, and production mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of control regarding the change of a volume and a light quantity. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of control regarding the change of a volume, a light quantity, the kind of music, and an effect mode. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of control regarding the change of a volume and a light quantity. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of control regarding the change of a volume, a light quantity, the kind of music, and an effect mode. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of control regarding the change of a volume, a light quantity, the kind of music, and an effect mode. The timing chart which shows a specific example of the flow of control regarding the change of a volume, a light quantity, the kind of music, and an effect mode. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the alerting | reporting regarding the change of a volume and a light quantity in 1st, 2nd mode. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the alerting | reporting regarding the change in volume, light quantity, the kind of music, and production mode in 3rd, 4th mode. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the display aspect of an effect display apparatus in case a transition gasset effect, a transition effect, or a post-transition jackpot effect is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with an outer frame WA that forms an outline of the machine body. In addition, the middle frame WB is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame WA so that it can be opened and closed, and the front frame WC is assembled to the front side of the middle frame WB so that it can be opened and closed. A game board YB is assembled to the middle frame WB. On the front side of the middle frame WB, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed.

  On the front side of the front frame WC, as a game effect, a speaker SP configured to be able to execute a sound effect performed by outputting sound such as music or sound effects is disposed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA configured to execute a light-emitting effect performed by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light-emitting body (not shown) as a game effect. The decorative lamp LA includes a first decorative lamp LAa disposed on the game board YB and a second decorative lamp LAb disposed on the front frame WC. In the present embodiment, the first decorative lamp LAa is disposed closer to the center of the game board YB when viewed from the player side than the second decorative lamp LAb. That is, the first decorative lamp LAa is disposed at a position that is easier for the player to visually recognize than the second decorative lamp LAb.

Further, on the front side of the front frame WC, an operation button BT is disposed as an operation means that can be operated (pressed) by the player.
As shown in FIG. 2, the operation buttons BT include an upper button BTa, a lower button BTb, a left button BTc, a right button BTd, and a center button BTe. Hereinafter, the upper button BTa, the lower button BTb, the left button BTc, and the right button BTd may be collectively referred to as “up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd”. Actually, the upper button BTa is an operation button positioned on the rear side of the central button BTe when viewed from the player side, but is indicated as the upper button BTa for convenience of explanation. In addition, the lower button BTb is an operation button that is positioned in front of the central button BTe when viewed from the player side, but is indicated as the lower button BTb for convenience of explanation. In the present embodiment, the center button BTe corresponds to the first operation unit, and the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd correspond to the second operation unit.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In the special symbol display device 11, a variation game using a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol variation game") is performed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to win.

  The special symbol display device 11 displays a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 11, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the winning lottery result. That is, the special symbol variation game is executed according to the winning lottery result. The special symbol of this embodiment is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit and an outlier symbol that can recognize a loss. In the special symbol display device 11, when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at least until a predetermined waiting time elapses. In the special symbol display device 11, when the special symbol variation game is started after the end of the standby time, the special symbol variation game is displayed as the standby time elapses. On the other hand, the special symbol variation game is displayed after the standby time ends. If is not started, the special symbol fixed stop display is maintained until the next special symbol variation game is started. Hereinafter, the waiting time from the end of the special symbol variation game to the start of the next special symbol variation game may be indicated as “interval time” in particular.

  In addition, an effect display device 12 as a display unit having an image display unit GH for displaying an effect image is disposed in the center of the game board YB. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 12 is configured to be able to execute a display effect performed by displaying an image such as a character or a character as a game effect. In the effect display device 12, as one of the display effects, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which the decorative symbols are changed in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) and the symbol combinations are displayed. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production. Hereinafter, the special symbol variation game and the decorative symbol variation game may be collectively referred to as a “design variation game”.

  In the effect display device 12, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 12, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed as the special symbol variation game ends. That is, the decorative symbol variation game is played during a period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. “Temporary stop display” is, for example, a fluctuation state. Note that “simultaneous” in the present embodiment is intended to include not only complete simultaneous but also a state (substantially simultaneous state) in which there is a slight time difference that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize. Further, in the effect display device 12, when the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed, the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped at least until a predetermined waiting time elapses. Specifically, in the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation game is started after the end of the standby time, the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the standby time elapses, while the standby time is ended. When the decorative symbol variation game is not started later and a demonstration effect described later is started, the decorative symbol is displayed in a predetermined display mode as the standby time elapses.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is derived. Specifically, when the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped (derived) in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol is also confirmed and stopped (derived) in the decorative symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 12 are the same. In the special symbol variation game, when the misplaced symbol is confirmed and stopped, the missed symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line symbols due to the decorative symbols are symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 12 are not the same. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to a result derivation effect for deriving a display result related to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the order of left symbol sequence (left symbol) → right symbol sequence (right symbol) → middle symbol sequence (middle symbol) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 12. Stopped display. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, “↓” indicates that the symbol is changing). The reach state is that the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left symbol column and the right symbol column in the present embodiment) are the same among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily stopped, and the columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the middle row, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment, the reach is one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Production can be performed.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start port unit 21 having a first start port 21a through which a game ball can enter (win). In the first starter unit 21, a first starter sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball that has entered is disposed behind the first starter port 21a. In the present embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied when the game ball that has entered the first start port 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a second start port unit 22 as a winning means having a second start port 22a through which a game ball can enter (win). In the second starter unit 22, a second starter sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball that has entered is disposed behind the second starter port 22a. In the present embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied when the game ball that has entered the second start port 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given when the game ball enters the second start port unit 22 as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, the first start port unit 21 and the second start port unit 22 correspond to start means. Further, the second starting port unit 22 has an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes by an operation of the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 7). The opening / closing member 22b is operable in a first state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port 22a and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 22a (or cannot enter). is there. The opening / closing member 22b is always controlled to the second state, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member 22b is controlled to the first state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times.

  The game board YB is provided with a big prize opening unit 23 having a big prize opening 23a through which a game ball can be entered. The special prize opening unit 23 includes a special prize opening door 23b that opens and closes by an operation of a special prize opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 7). In the big prize opening unit 23, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball that has entered is arranged in the back of the big prize opening 23a. In the present embodiment, a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of award balls is established when the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning lottery is won, after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning game corresponding to the type of winning symbol (that is, the winning type) that is confirmed and stopped is displayed. Is granted. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the lottery result of the winning lottery becomes a specific result (winning), the game shifts to the winning game in relation to the special symbol variation game. In the winning game, the big prize opening door 23b is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 23a. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls by entering the game balls into the big prize opening 23a. That is, in the present embodiment, the winning game corresponds to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the hits are all big hits, and the hit games are all big hit games. Therefore, the winning lottery of this embodiment can be grasped as a big hit lottery.

  On the game board YB, a holding display device 13 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. The hold display device 13 displays the number of held special symbol variation games that have not been executed because the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. Hereinafter, the number of special symbol variation games that are on hold will be referred to as “special symbol hold number”.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a normal symbol display device 15 constituted by a plurality of light emitting units. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game executed by varying the normal symbol is executed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. The normal symbol display device 15 displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 15, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal winning lottery. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is won, and the normal winning symbol is awarded after the normal winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing member 22b is in an open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 22a. For this reason, during a normal hit game, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established when the game ball that has entered the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4.

  Further, a volume setting knob OT that can set the maximum volume of the sound output from the speaker SP within a predetermined range is disposed on the back side of the game board YB. The volume setting knob OT is disposed at a position where it can be operated by opening the middle frame WB. That is, the volume setting knob OT is configured so that it cannot be operated by a person who cannot open the middle frame WB (for example, a player). In the present embodiment, the middle frame WB can be locked with a predetermined key, and the middle frame WB cannot be opened by a person who does not have the key.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. Hereinafter, a state where the probability variation state is not given may be referred to as a “non-probability variation state”, and the end of the probability variation state may be denoted as “falling (transition) from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state”. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is from when the big hit game is finished until whether or not to fall (transition) from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, that is, whether or not to end the probability variation state. Or until the next jackpot game is awarded. In the present embodiment, the falling lottery corresponds to a lottery regarding whether or not to end the probability variation state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function of giving an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance rate of the game balls per unit time to the second start port 22a. The improved entrance rate state can also be grasped as an easy-to-win state in which it is easier to enter a game ball (win) in the second starting port 22a than in the non-entry rate improvement state. For the control for improving the entrance rate to the second start port 22a, for example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game is set to a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-entrance rate improvement state”). It is also possible to adopt a control that is shorter than “)”. In addition, a control may be employed in which the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is changed with a higher probability than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, when winning the normal winning lottery, a control may be adopted in which the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that one normal winning lottery is won is longer than the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, these controls may be arbitrarily combined. Since the starting condition of the special symbol variation game is more easily established than the non-entrance rate improvement state, the entrance rate improvement state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, the special symbol variation game may have a shorter variation time compared to the non-entry rate improvement state during the improved entrance rate, and in particular, the special design change game in which the display result is stopped. The fluctuation time is often shortened. Hereinafter, a state where neither the probability variation state nor the entrance rate improvement state is given may be referred to as a “normal state”.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, and is ended when a predetermined entrance rate improvement end condition is satisfied. Specifically, the entrance rate improvement end condition in the present embodiment includes four conditions: “number-of-times end condition”, “branch number end condition”, “lottery end condition”, and “big hit end condition”.

  The “number-of-times cut-off condition” is a condition for ending the entrance rate improvement that is established by executing a special symbol variation game of a predetermined upper limit number (20 in this embodiment) after the big hit game is finished. . When the number cut end condition is satisfied, the entrance rate improvement state ends when the upper limit number of special symbol variation games ends.

  The “branch number end condition” is a winning lottery (uncertain change) between the end of the big hit game and the execution of a special symbol variation game with a predetermined number of branches (100 in this embodiment). This is a condition for finishing the improvement in the entrance rate, which is established by falling to the state. When this branch number end condition is satisfied, the entrance rate improvement state ends when the special symbol variation game for the number of branches ends. On the other hand, if the falling lottery is not won between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special symbol variation game of the number of branches, the branch number termination condition is not satisfied. In this case, the entrance rate improvement state is continued without being triggered by the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of branches, and is given beyond the number of branches.

  "Lottery end condition" is the end of the entrance rate improvement that is established by winning the falling lottery when the entrance rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches due to the fact that the end state of the exit number is not satisfied. It is a condition. When the lottery end condition is satisfied, the entrance rate improvement state ends together with the probability change state when the falling lottery is won.

  The “hit winning condition” is a winning rate improvement ending condition that is established by winning a big hit lottery in a state where the winning rate is improved and receiving a big hit game. When this jackpot ending condition is satisfied, the entrance rate improvement state is ended when the jackpot game is started.

  Next, winning and winning games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, all hits in this embodiment are big hits, and all win games are big hit games.

  In the big hit game, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. In one round game, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 23a is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). During one round game, the special prize opening 23a has a predetermined number ( In this embodiment, the game is released until either the first end condition in which seven game balls enter and the second end condition in which the specified time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses is satisfied. . In round games, round effects are performed. Then, when the round game of the specified number of rounds is finished, an ending effect is performed and the big hit game is finished. In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the opening effect time (opening time) and the ending effect time (ending time) are both set to 10 seconds. Hereinafter, the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect may be collectively referred to as “big hit game effect”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the jackpot of the present embodiment is a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol classified as a special symbol A (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot A”) and a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol classified as a special symbol B. (Hereinafter referred to as “big hit B”). The jackpot A is a jackpot that grants a jackpot game set at 16 as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot B is a jackpot that grants a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to three. In addition, any of the big hits in this embodiment is a big hit that gives a certain probability change state after the big hit game ends.

  The jackpot of the present embodiment is set to establish either the count-off end condition or the jackpot end condition as the entrance rate improvement end condition when the jackpot is given during the non-entrance rate improvement state, In addition, it is a big hit that gives the improved entrance rate setting “20 times” as the upper limit. In the following, the entrance rate improvement state in which either the turn-off end condition or the jackpot end condition is established as the entrance rate improvement end condition and “20 times” is set as the upper limit number of times is referred to as “short-term entrance rate improvement” State ". In the short-term entry rate improvement state, a big hit is given between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 20 special symbol variation games or before the end of the 20 special symbol variation games. Will continue until

  In addition, the jackpot of the present embodiment is set to satisfy any of the branch number end condition, the lottery end condition, and the jackpot end condition when the jackpot is given during the entrance rate improvement state, and This is a big hit that gives a state where the entrance rate is improved by setting “100 times” as the number of branches. Hereinafter, the entrance rate improvement state in which any one of the branch number end condition, the lottery end condition, and the jackpot end condition is satisfied and “100 times” is set as the number of branch times is referred to as “long term entrance rate improvement state”. It shows. In the long-term entry rate improvement state, a big hit will be given between the end of the jackpot game and the end of at least 100 special symbol variation games or before the end of the 100 special symbol variation games Until it is done. In addition, the long-term entrance rate improvement state is 100 special symbols on condition that the falling lottery is not won before the 100 special symbol variation games are completed (the branching number termination condition is not satisfied). Continue beyond the fluctuating game. In this case, the long-term entrance rate improvement state is until the winning of the falling lottery (indicated by “+ α” in FIG. 3), or until the big hit is awarded before winning the falling lottery, continue.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a big hit is given, regardless of the type of the big hit, the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game and the ball entering rate improvement state is given. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the short-term entry rate improvement state (20 times) <long from the viewpoint of the length of the upper limit period (the number of special symbol variation games) in which the entry rate improvement state can be continued. It is advantageous to the player in the order of the period entry rate improvement state (100 times + α). In the present embodiment, the non-entrance rate improvement state and the short-term entrance rate improvement state correspond to the first gaming state (first special state), and the long-term entrance rate improvement state is the second game. This corresponds to a state (second special state).

  Next, game effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute an operation effect performed using the center button BTe as a game effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the middle of a game performed using the center button BTe during the period when the decorative symbol variation game is being executed. The operation effect is configured to be executable. The operation effect during the game displays a button image that prompts the user to operate the center button BTe (FIG. 4A), and then displays an image that imitates the characters “hot!” Triggered by the operation of the center button BTe. In an effect that is executed in either a successful mode (FIG. 4B) or a failed mode (not shown) that terminates the display of the button image without displaying an image that imitates the characters of “Intense heat!” is there. The button image in the present embodiment is an image imitating the shape of the center button BTe. And, when the center button BTe is operated, the in-game operation effect is a decorative pattern variation game that is being executed when the effect is executed in the success mode than when the effect is executed in the failure mode. The expectation level (hereinafter referred to as “big hit expectation”) of the jackpot is high. The in-game operation effect is configured to be in a failure mode regardless of whether or not a big hit is made when the center button BTe is not operated.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4C to 4E, in this embodiment, during the period when the big hit game is being executed, the operation effect during the big hit as the operation effect during the advantageous state performed using the center button BTe is performed. Can be executed. Specifically, the big hit operation effect is executed in such a manner that a button image prompting the operation of the center button BTe is displayed during the opening effect (FIG. 4C). In addition, when the specified number of rounds of the big hit game being executed is 16R, the big hit game operation effect is executed in the first mode in which an image imitating the characters “16R” is displayed when the center button BTe is operated. (FIG. 4D). On the other hand, when the specified number of rounds of the big hit game being executed is 3R, the big hit game operation effect is executed in the second mode in which an image imitating the character “3R” is displayed when the center button BTe is operated. (FIG. 4E). It should be noted that the operation effect during the big hit is to display the button image without displaying either the image imitating the characters “16R” or the image imitating the characters “3R” when the center button BTe is not operated. It is executed in the third mode to end.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state (a state where no big hit game is given, a special symbol variation game is not executed, and there is no pending special symbol variation game). It is possible to execute a demonstration effect that informs the user. Hereinafter, the demonstration production is referred to as “demonstration production”. Specifically, the demonstration effect of the present embodiment is started on the condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state when a predetermined standby time has elapsed after the special symbol variation game has ended. In addition, the demonstration effect of the present embodiment is executed on the effect display device 12 in such a manner that an image imitating a predetermined character is displayed. In addition, the demonstration effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the sound output from the speaker SP during the decorative symbol variation game is continuously output for a predetermined period after the demonstration effect is started, and the predetermined period is After a lapse, the output sound (music) is faded out and finally muted. Hereinafter, the audio fade-out executed during the demonstration production is referred to as “fade-out production”. The fade-out effect is an effect that continuously changes the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP, and more specifically, an effect that reduces the sound volume of the sound output from the speaker SP. In the present embodiment, the fade-out effect corresponds to an intensity change effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes various effects in an execution mode that can be specified from the set effect mode by setting any effect mode from among a plurality of effect modes. Is possible. The effect mode of the present embodiment can specify the execution mode of the effect during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the effect display device 12 and the type of music output from the speaker SP are made different according to the set effect mode. Note that the background image of the present embodiment is an image that is displayed on the back side of the decorative symbol separately from the decorative symbol used in the decorative symbol variation game on the effect display device 12. In the following description, setting the production mode may indicate that the user is staying in the production mode.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect modes of the present embodiment include four effect modes of a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, and a fourth mode. Each of the first to fourth modes is an effect mode in which the user may stay in either the non-probability change state or the probability change state. The first mode is an effect mode in a case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given (the non-entrance rate improvement state). The second mode is an effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and in particular, an effect mode when the short term entrance rate improvement state is assigned. The third mode and the fourth mode are, as a general rule, an effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and particularly an effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is given for a long period of time. . As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the entry rate improvement state is given for a long time exceeding the number of branches, the winning lottery is won and the entry rate improvement state is terminated. Only in the symbol variation game, the player may stay in the third mode or the fourth mode even in the non-entrance rate improvement state. In the present embodiment, the first mode and the second mode correspond to a normal effect mode, and the third mode and the fourth mode correspond to a specific effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is output as a sound volume in the sound effect, a light amount of the first decorative lamp LAa in the light effect, and a sound effect according to the operation of the operation button BT. It is comprised so that the kind of music and the production mode to stay can be changed.

  In the first mode and the second mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can change the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the operation button BT. Specifically, in the first mode and the second mode, the volume and amount of light can be changed according to the operation of the operation button BT during the period in which the decorative symbol variation game is being executed, while the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped. It is impossible during the period from when the standby time is elapsed until the standby time elapses. In the first mode and the second mode, the volume and the light amount can be changed according to the operation of the operation button BT during the period in which the fade-out effect is not executed in the period in which the demonstration effect is being executed. It is impossible during the period when the fade-out effect is being executed. Then, when the big hit game effect is executed in response to the big hit in the first mode and the second mode, the change of the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the operation button BT is executed. Is possible during the period. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the type of music and the effect mode cannot be changed in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT in the first mode and the second mode.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to change the volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the effect mode in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT in the third mode and the fourth mode. In the third mode and the fourth mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment changes the presentation mode according to the operation of the operation button BT, and the presentation mode during the stay in the third mode and the fourth mode. It can be changed to a different production mode. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can be changed to the fourth mode in response to the operation of the operation button BT in the third mode, while in response to the operation of the operation button BT in the fourth mode. The third mode can be changed.

  Specifically, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change in the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the operation button BT waits after the decorative symbol variation game is being executed or after the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed. This is not possible until the time has passed. Further, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the volume and the light amount can be changed according to the operation of the operation button BT during the period in which the fade-out effect is not executed in the period in which the demonstration effect is executed. It is impossible during the period when the fade-out effect is being executed. Then, when the big hit game effect is executed in response to the big hit in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the operation button BT is executed. It is impossible for a certain period. However, as will be described in detail later, when the big hit game effect is executed in response to the big hit in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change in the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the operation button BT is specified. This situation is possible during the period when the jackpot game effect is being executed.

  In the third mode and the fourth mode, the change in the type of music and the production mode according to the operation of the operation button BT is performed during the period when the decorative symbol variation game is executed or after the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed. This is possible until the waiting time has elapsed. Further, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the type of music and the change in the production mode according to the operation of the operation button BT can be performed during the period during which the demonstration production is being executed and the fade-out production is not being executed. On the other hand, it is impossible during the period when the fade-out effect is being executed. Then, when the big hit game effect is executed in response to the big hit in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the type of music and the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT is performed by the big hit game effect. It is not possible during the period of execution.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 as main control means. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 31 as sub control means. The sub control board 31 executes processing related to the execution of effects based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 12 (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA (LAa, LAb), and the audio output mode of the speaker SP. .

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the various sensors SE1 to SE4, the special symbol display device 11, the hold display device 13, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the actuators A1 and A2. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can input various signals from the various sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 30a can control the special symbol display device 11, the hold display device 13, the normal symbol display device 15, and the actuators A1 and A2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that serves as a base for the production from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern can specify the variation time from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, the variation pattern can specify the effect of the decorative symbol variation game from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern of the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for loss variation determined when the jackpot is not won and a variation pattern for jackpot variation determined when the jackpot is won. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern corresponds to variation information. The fluctuation pattern will be described in detail later.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The determination values include a hit determination value (big hit determination value) used for the winning lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the normal winning lottery for determining whether or not the normal hit is, a fall determination value used for the falling lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probability change state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when not in the probability variation state, and is set to “1” in the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is started by setting “1” in the probability variation flag, and the probability variation state is terminated by setting “0” in the probability variation flag.

  In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the entrance rate improvement state is set. In the operation flag, “0” is set when the entrance rate is not improved, while “1” is set when the entrance rate is improved. In the present embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is started by setting “1” in the operation flag, and the entrance rate improvement state is ended by setting “0” in the operation flag. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given for a long period of time, the entrance rate improvement state beyond the number of branches is given to the main control RAM 30c when the exit number end condition is not satisfied. An alpha flag in which a value that can specify whether or not is set is stored. The alpha flag is set to a long-term entrance rate improvement state, and is set to “1” when the entrance rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, while the long-term entrance rate improvement state is set. “0” is set when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the number of branches is not exceeded or when the short-term entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main control RAM 30c stores an operation number counter in which the above-described upper limit number or branch number is set. In the operation number counter, an upper limit number of times or a branch number is set when the big hit game ends. The operation counter is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol variation game is executed (finished).

  The main control board 30 generates random numbers used for various lottery processes. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. Random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include hit random numbers used for winning lotteries, special symbol random numbers used for determining special symbols, and falling lottery random numbers used for falling lotteries. The random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern and a normal hit random number used for a normal hit lottery.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control board 31 is connected to the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA (LAa, LAb), and the speaker SP. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA (LAa, LAb), and the speaker SP. The sub-control board 31 is connected to the operation button BT. When the operation button BT is operated, an operation signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input to the sub control CPU 31a. Specifically, when the upper button BTa is operated, an upper operation signal indicating that the upper button BTa has been operated is input to the sub control CPU 31a. Similarly, when the lower button BTb is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a receives a lower operation signal indicating that the lower button BTb is operated. When the left button BTc is operated, the left button BTc is operated. When the right button BTd is operated, the right operation signal indicating that the right button BTd is operated is input. When the center button BTe is operated, a central operation signal indicating that the center button BTe has been operated is input to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub control board 31 is connected to the volume setting knob OT. The volume setting knob OT of the present embodiment may be a setting device configured to be able to change the maximum volume in a plurality of stages, for example, or may be a setting device configured to be able to continuously change the maximum volume. .

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to execution of effects. In the sub control ROM 31b, display pattern information (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters, and characters) is displayed as control information for display effects, and voice pattern information (music and sound effects) is used as control information for sound effects. Etc.), and light emission pattern information (light emission data such as lighting patterns) is stored as control information for light emission effects. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Specifically, the secondary control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the entrance rate improvement state is set. In the auxiliary operation flag, “0” is set when the non-entrance rate is improved, while “1” is set when the enter rate is improved.

  In addition, the sub control RAM 31c stores a volume flag in which a value capable of specifying a reference volume serving as a reference of the sound output from the speaker SP as a sound effect is set. The reference volume may be, for example, a maximum volume or a minimum volume that can be output from the speaker SP as an audio effect, or a volume range that can be output from the speaker SP as an audio effect. Further, the reference volume may be a magnification that amplifies the volume that is the basis for executing the sound effect. In the present embodiment, the value of the volume flag is set to a value that can specify the volume within the range of the maximum volume set by the volume setting knob OT described above. The sub-control RAM 31c stores a light amount flag in which a value that can specify a reference light amount serving as a reference when the first decorative lamp LAa emits light in the light emission effect is set. The reference light amount may be, for example, a maximum light amount or a minimum light amount that can be emitted by the first decorative lamp LAa in the light emission effect, or a range of light amounts that can be emitted by the first decorative lamp LAa in the light emission effect. . In the present embodiment, the volume in the sound effect and the amount of light in the light emission effect correspond to the intensity of the effect. The value of the volume flag and the value of the light quantity flag correspond to the reference information and the first information, and the reference volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag and the reference light quantity that can be specified from the value of the light quantity flag are the reference intensity. It corresponds to. The sub-control RAM 31c that stores the volume flag and the light amount flag corresponds to an information storage unit.

  The sub control RAM 31c stores a mode flag in which a value that can specify the effect mode is set. In the present embodiment, setting a value that can specify the effect mode in the mode flag corresponds to staying in the effect mode. The sub-control RAM 31c stores a music flag in which a value that can specify the type of music to be output from the speaker SP in the third mode and the fourth mode is set. In the present embodiment, the effect mode and the type of music correspond to an effect mode different from the intensity of the effect. Further, the value of the mode flag and the value of the music flag correspond to the second information. The volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode correspond to information related to the game.

  Further, in the sub control board 31, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value every time a clock signal is input, or the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 21a or the second start port 22a. Whether the main control CPU 30a has input a detection signal indicating that the first start sensor SE1 has detected a game ball or a detection signal indicating that the second start sensor SE2 has detected a game ball in the hold determination. Determine. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes the hold number determination for determining whether or not the special symbol hold number is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative (when the upper limit is reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the special symbol hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c and sets the value. Update and remember. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated special symbol hold number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and stores the random number information, which is information capable of specifying the acquired various random number values, in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by an acquired random number value, or may be configured by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered ( Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In other words, the pitching order is the starting order of the pending special symbol variation game. After storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition for the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S11). In the process of step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed, while the special symbol variation game is executed. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the medium or big hit game is being executed. When the start condition is not satisfied (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol hold number from the main control RAM 30c (step S12). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations read in step S12 is larger than 0 (zero) (step S13). When the number of special symbol reservations is not greater than 0 (step S13: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the demonstration start command for instructing the start of the demonstration effect has already been output. Determination is made (step S14).

  When the demonstration start command has already been output (step S14: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the demonstration start command is not output (step S14: NO), the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting the demonstration start command to the sub control CPU 31a (step S15). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates a demonstration start command and sets the demonstration start command in the output buffer in step S15. The command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control CPU 31a in the command output processing in the control cycle from the next cycle. In the following description, generating a predetermined command and setting the command in the output buffer is simply indicated as “control for outputting a command”. When step S15 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the number of special symbol reservations is larger than 0 (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations (step S16). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the number of special symbol holds after one subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S17). At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. As described above, in the present embodiment, the random number information stored first is sequentially read according to the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the storage of the random number information, and the special symbol variation Provided for game execution. That is, in this embodiment, the starting order comes from the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended first in the order in which the execution is suspended.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a compares the falling lottery random value specified from the random number information acquired in step S17 with the falling determination value, and executes a falling lottery (falling determination) (step S18). In the falling lottery, the winning lottery random number and the falling judgment value are matched to win. When the falling lottery is won (step S18: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a probabilistic state (step S19). In step S19, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when “1” is set in the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify the probability variation state. If “0” is set as information that can identify the indeterminate change state, a negative determination is made.

  When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the probability variation state (step S19: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state and is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the probability variation flag, “0” is set as information indicating a non-probability variation state (step S20). In the present embodiment, the end lottery means is realized by the main control CPU 30a performing the falling lottery (step S18).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not “1” is set in the alpha flag stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S21). When “1” is set in the alpha flag (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a indicates that the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c is in the non-entrance rate improvement state. "0" is set as (step S22). In other words, the main control CPU 30a finishes the entrance rate improvement state before the big hit lottery described below when winning the falling lottery when the entrance rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches. Let

  When the determination result of step S18 is negative, when the determination result of step S19 is negative, when the determination result of step S21 is negative, and when step S22 is finished, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit random number value specified from the random number information acquired in step S17 with the hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery (big hit determination). In the big hit lottery, the big hit is won when the value of the hit random number matches the hit determination value.

  When the big hit lottery is won (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the random number information acquired in step S17 (step S24). . Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for large hit variation (step S25). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won (step S23: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol off symbol (step S26). Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation (step S27). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP4 are fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation. The variation pattern HP1 is a variation pattern that can specify 5 seconds as a variation time, and can derive an outlier normal effect as an effect content of the decorative symbol variation game without deriving a illegitimate symbol combination without executing a reach effect. is there. The variation pattern HP2 can specify 15 seconds as the variation time, and after performing the roaring effect as the content of the effect, encouraging the transition to the predetermined effect mode, the transition for notifying the transition to the predetermined effect mode It is a fluctuation pattern that can specify a gaze effect. The variation pattern HP3 is a variation pattern that can identify 20 seconds as the variation time, and can identify a transition effect that informs the user that the transition to the predetermined effect mode is to be performed after performing the turn effect as the effect content. In the present embodiment, in the transition gaze effect and the transition effect, a roaring effect is performed that urges the transition from the third mode or the fourth mode to the first mode, and then whether or not the transition is to the first mode is notified. It is like that. The variation pattern HP4 is a variation pattern in which 25 seconds can be specified as the variation time, and the outlier reach effect can be identified as the content of the effect, after the reach effect is executed.

  The variation patterns HP5 and HP6 are variation patterns for large hit variation. The variation pattern HP5 is a variation pattern in which 25 seconds can be specified as the variation time, and the jackpot effect for deriving the jackpot symbol combination after executing the reach effect as the effect content can be specified. The variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern in which 45 seconds can be specified as the variation time, and after the transition effect is executed as the effect content, the post-shift jackpot effect that executes the jackpot effect can be specified. That is, the production content of the fluctuation pattern HP6 is production content including the production content of the fluctuation pattern HP3 and the production content of the fluctuation pattern HP5. For this reason, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP6 is the same or substantially the same as the total time of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP3 and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP5.

  Next, the manner in which the variation pattern is determined in the processing (steps S25 and S27) in which the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the process of determining the variation pattern, thereby realizing an information determination unit.

  First, the variation pattern determining mode in the process of determining the variation pattern for the big hit variation (step S25) will be described. In the special symbol start process of this time, the main control CPU 30a, when the entrance rate improvement state is ended because the lottery end condition is satisfied, that is, when step S22 is performed, the big hit effect after the transition as the effect content Is determined. In other words, the variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern that can be determined when winning the falling lottery and winning the big hit lottery when the entrance rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches. . In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP6 corresponds to specific variation information. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP5 that can specify the jackpot effect as the effect contents when step S22 is not performed in the special symbol start process of this time. In this embodiment, the variation pattern for variation of big hits (variation pattern HP5) other than the variation pattern HP6 corresponds to normal variation information.

  Next, how the variation pattern is determined in the process (step S27) of determining the variation pattern for deviation variation will be described. The main control CPU 30a is a case where the special symbol variation game based on the special symbol start process of this time is a special symbol variation game for the number of times of branching after the entry rate improvement state is imparted, and the probability variation state is imparted. In other words, when the branch count end condition is not satisfied, the variation pattern HP2 that can specify the transition gash effect is determined as the effect content. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a special symbol variation game for the number of times of branching since the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when the probability change state is not given, that is, the condition for terminating the number of times of branching is satisfied. When it is, the variation pattern HP3 that can specify the transition effect is determined as the effect content. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation pattern HP2 that can specify the transition effect and the variation pattern HP3 that can specify the transition effect in the special symbol variation game of the number of times of branching.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP3 when the ball entering rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches and the winning lottery is won. On the other hand, the CPU 30a for main control is a case where the ball entering rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, and when the falling lottery is not won, based on the value of the variation pattern random number acquired in step S17, One of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP4 is determined. The main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns HP1 and HP4 based on the value of the variation pattern random number acquired in step S17 in cases other than the above-described situation (indicated as “others” in the figure). To do. It should be noted that cases other than those described above are cases where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, or when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, not the number of branches and exceeding the number of branches. This is a case where it is not the special symbol variation game of the number of times. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, and it is not the number of branches and it is not the special symbol variation game of the number exceeding the number of branches, the entrance rate improvement state is assigned for a short period of time. This includes cases where

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, sends a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing in a process different from the special symbol start process. Various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as a process for outputting the game, are executed. First, the main control CPU 30a performs control for designating a variation pattern and outputting a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the special symbol variation display. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol (deterministic stop symbol).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 to display the determined fixed stop symbol when the variable time set in the determined variable pattern has elapsed, and ends the special symbol variable game. Let Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop changing the decorative symbols when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern elapses, and outputs a total symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Take control. Further, the main control CPU 30a maintains the special symbol fixed stop display until the standby time elapses after the special symbol display device 11 displays the special symbol fixed stop. The waiting time is the time set in the internal timer when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, and the special symbol start process for starting the next special symbol variation game and the big hit game are executed. It is the time provided until the big hit game processing for making it happen.

Next, the jackpot game process for executing the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be given based on the jackpot symbol of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process (that is, the type of jackpot). The main control CPU 30a starts control to give the specified jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game that becomes a jackpot, and also controls the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the jackpot game effect (control). Command) is output.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first performs control for outputting an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special prize opening actuator A2 to open and close the special prize opening door 23b to perform a round game. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting an ending command instructing execution of the ending effect. The main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

  Next, processing for setting the probability variation flag will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for setting the probability variation flag, thereby realizing probability variation control means for performing control related to the probability variation state.

  When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “0”. As a result, the main control CPU 30a ends the probability variation state when the big hit game is started during the probability variation state. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the big hit game is finished. As a result, the main control CPU 30a gives a certain probability change state after the big hit game ends. As described above, when the winning lottery is won during the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “0” and ends the probability variation state. As described above, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a gives the probability variation state, and on the condition that the falling lottery has been won, ends the probability variation state.

  Next, a process for setting the operation flag will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for setting the operation flag, whereby the winning rate improving state (easy winning state) control means for performing control related to the winning rate improving state (easy winning state) is provided. Realized.

  When the big hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a stores the big hit information in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify the type of the big hit this time. Note that the jackpot information is information that can specify whether the jackpot is awarded during the improved entering rate or whether the jackpot is given during the improved non-entrant rate, in addition to the type of the jackpot. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a ends the entrance rate improvement state when the big hit game is started during the entrance rate improvement state, that is, when the big hit end condition is satisfied.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the alpha flag when the big hit game is finished. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit number of times or the number of branches in the operation number counter based on the jackpot information stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, if the main control CPU 30a can identify from the jackpot information that the jackpot is given during the non-pitching rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit count in the operation count counter, while improving the pitch rate. When it is possible to identify the big hit given during the state, the number of branches is set in the operation number counter. Next, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a provides the improved entrance rate after the end of the big hit game. In addition, as a result, when the big hit is given during the non-entrance rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a gives the short term entrance rate improvement state, while the big hit is given during the increase in the entrance rate state. In such a case, a state in which the entrance rate is improved for a long time is given.

  Further, when the special symbol variation game is finished, the main control CPU 30a updates the operation number counter by subtracting “1” when the value of the operation number counter is “1” or more. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the operation counter after the subtraction is “0”. When the value of the operation counter after subtraction is “0”, the main control CPU 30a may be the big hit given during the non-entrance rate improvement state from the big hit information stored in the main control RAM 30c. If it can be specified, “0” is set in the operation flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a enters the ball when the upper limit number of special symbol variation games is completed, that is, when the number cut end condition is satisfied, when the short-term entry rate improvement state is given. End the rate improvement state.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a can specify that the value of the operation number counter after subtraction is “0”, and that it is a big hit given during the improved entrance rate from the big hit information. In some cases, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the probability variation flag. When “1” is not set in the probability variation flag (in the non-probability variation state), the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a has won the falling lottery before the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is executed, that is, the number of times of branching ends, when the entry rate improvement state is given for a long time. The entrance rate improvement state is terminated when the condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when “1” is set in the probability variation flag (in the probability variation state), the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the alpha flag. In this case, the process related to the next special symbol variation game is performed without setting “0” in the operation flag. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a does not win the falling lottery until the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is executed, that is, when the entrance rate improvement state is given for a long time, that is, the branch Along with the fact that the number-of-times end condition is not satisfied, the entrance rate improvement state is given (continued) beyond the number of branches. As described above, when the falling rate lottery is given when the number of branches exceeds the number of branches, the main control CPU 30a sets the operation flag to “0” to improve the entering rate. End the state.

  With such control, when the main control CPU 30a gives the winning rate improvement state for a long period of time when winning the big hit lottery during the entering rate improvement state, the special symbol variation game of the number of branches ends. Until then, the entrance rate improvement state is continued regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a grants the winning rate improvement state for a long period of time when the big hit lottery is won during the entering rate improvement state, in the special symbol variation game exceeding the number of branches, the probability variation state is The entrance rate improvement state is continued on condition that it is granted. In the present embodiment, winning the big hit lottery during the entrance rate improvement state corresponds to a predetermined condition.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a control command capable of specifying the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the sub control CPU 31a. Specifically, when the operation flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a non-entrance rate improvement command indicating a non-entrance rate improvement state, while the operation flag indicates “ When “1” is set, control is performed to output a ball entering rate improvement command indicating a ball entering rate improving state. The main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a short-term entrance rate improvement command indicating that the short-term entrance rate improvement state is provided when the short-term entrance rate improvement state is applied. When a long-term entrance rate improvement state is applied, control is performed to output a long-term entrance rate improvement command indicating that a long-term entrance rate improvement state is provided.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the control signal (control command) is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control signal. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes processing related to various game effects, thereby realizing effect control means and control means capable of controlling the execution of effects.

  First, a decorative symbol variation process for executing the decorative symbol variation game will be described. In the decorative symbol variation process, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, the ornamental symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 12 is confirmed and stopped based on the fixed stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Determine the symbol combination. The sub control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the confirmed stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the designated fixed stop symbol is an outlier symbol, uses a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 12 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To decide. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a has a case where the designated fixed stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern capable of specifying the mischief reach effect is designated as the effect content, the symbol of the miss reach is designated. Determine the combination. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a is a case where the designated fixed stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern that can specify the disparate normal effect, the transition gash effect, or the transition effect is designated as the effect content, Decide the combination of symbols that are off.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the variable display of the decorative symbols of all symbol sequences and to start the decorative symbol variable game, triggered by the input of the variable pattern designation command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a provides an effect display device that temporarily stops display with the symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are determined within the variation time that can be specified from the designated variation pattern in the decorative symbol variation game. 12 is controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display a fixed stop with the combination of symbols for which all the decorative symbols have been determined in response to the input of the all symbols stop command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to maintain the fixed stop display of the decorative symbols until a control command such as a variation pattern designation command, a demo start command, or a big hit start command is input. That is, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to maintain the fixed stop display of the decorative symbols during the standby time.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the sound effect is executed with the effect content based on the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command during the execution of the decorative symbol change game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp LA so that the light emission effect is executed with the effect content based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command during the execution of the decorative symbol change game.

Next, processing related to the demonstration effect will be described.
When the sub control CPU 31a inputs a demonstration start command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the decorative design in a display mode for demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo display mode”) different from the fixed stop display and displays an image imitating a predetermined character. The effect display device 12 is controlled to do so. The demonstration display mode may be, for example, a dedicated display mode during the demonstration effect, or may be the same display mode as the temporary stop display. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs a sound in the same manner as during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game until a predetermined period (10 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses after the demonstration effect is started. The speaker SP is controlled. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the fade-out effect is executed when a predetermined period has elapsed after the demonstration effect is started. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to execute the fade-out effect during the demonstration effect. Specifically, when executing the fade-out effect, the sub-control CPU 31a continuously decreases the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP within a predetermined effect time (1 second in the present embodiment). The speaker SP is controlled so that the sound is finally muted. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a executes the fade-out effect without changing the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. That is, the sub control CPU 31a does not change the reference volume in the fade-out effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the sound is muted until the demonstration effect ends even after the fade-out effect ends. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the speaker SP so as to mute by setting the volume of the sound effect being executed internally to 0 (zero) or as low as possible. You may control speaker SP so that it may mute by ending production. In addition, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the demonstration effect and start the decorative symbol variation game, and to produce a voice effect with the decorative symbol variation game. The speaker SP is controlled to execute (output sound).

Next, processing related to the jackpot game effect will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the round effect. In addition, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the ending effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to execute the sound effect and the decoration lamp LA so as to execute the light emission effect during the execution of the big hit game effect.

Next, a process related to an in-game operation effect will be described.
The CPU 31a for sub-control performs an execution lottery of the operation effect during the game in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, and when the execution lottery is won, during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game based on the inputted variation pattern designation command The effect display device 12 is controlled to execute the operation effect during the game. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to execute an in-game operation effect during a period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed.

  When executing the in-game operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines the effect mode of the in-game operation effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. At this time, in order to make the jackpot expectation level when the success mode is determined higher than the jackpot expectation level when the failure mode is determined, the determination ratio when the variation pattern for the jackpot variation is designated, What is necessary is just to make it the determination rate at the time of big hit occupying the total rate with the determination rate at the time of the fluctuation | variation pattern for deviation | shift deviation being designated becoming high.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a displays a button image on the effect display device 12, and starts measuring an effective period during which the operation of the center button BTe is valid. When the central control signal indicating that the central button BTe has been operated within the effective period is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect mode determined among the success mode and the failure mode is obtained. On the other hand, when the central control signal is not input within the effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to be in a failure mode regardless of the determined effect mode.

Next, processing related to the big hit operation effect will be described.
The CPU 31a for sub-control performs a lottery of the operation effect during the big hit with the input of the opening command, and when the execution lottery is won, the operation effect during the big hit is executed during the execution of the opening effect based on the input opening command. The effect display device 12 is controlled to execute. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control to execute the big hit operation effect during the period in which the big hit game is being executed.

  When executing the operation effect during the big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fixed stop symbol (special symbol) from the special symbol designation command for designating the fixed stop symbol in the special symbol variation game that is the trigger for the present big hit game. The type, that is, the type of the big hit this time is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first mode as the effect mode of the operation effect during the big hit when the current big hit is the big hit A, while the big hit is the big hit when the current big hit is the big hit B. A 2nd aspect is determined as an effect aspect of a middle operation effect.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a displays a button image on the effect display device 12, and starts measuring an effective period during which the operation of the center button BTe is valid. When the central control signal is input within the effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect mode determined in the first mode and the second mode is obtained. On the other hand, when the central control signal is not input within the effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to be in the third mode regardless of the determined effect mode.

  Next, processing for setting the value of the auxiliary operation flag will be described. The sub control CPU 31a sets the value of the sub operation flag to “0” when the non-ball entering rate improvement command is input, and sets the value of the sub operation flag to “1” when the ball entering rate improvement command is input. To do. For this reason, when the value of the secondary operation flag is changed from “0” to “1”, the secondary control CPU 31a can recognize that the entrance rate improvement state is given, while the value of the secondary operation flag is “ When it is changed from “1” to “0”, it can be recognized that the entrance rate improvement state has ended.

Hereinafter, processing performed by the sub control CPU 31a in relation to the volume flag, the light amount flag, the music flag, and the mode flag in the present embodiment will be described.
When executing the sound effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to output the sound based on the reference sound volume that can be specified from the value of the sound volume flag. For example, if the volume range can be specified as the reference volume, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to output the sound with the volume within the specified range. In addition, when the basic volume magnification can be specified as the reference volume, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to output the sound with the specified volume.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the first decorative lamp LAa so that the first decorative lamp LAa emits light based on the reference light quantity that can be specified from the value of the light quantity flag when executing the light emission effect by the first decorative lamp LAa. For example, when the sub light control CPU 31a can specify the light amount range as the reference light amount, the sub control CPU 31a controls the first decorative lamp LAa to emit light with the light amount within the specified range. The sub control CPU 31a, when executing the light emission effect by the second decoration lamp LAb, causes the second decoration lamp LAb to emit light with a predetermined light amount regardless of the reference light amount that can be specified from the value of the light amount flag. Control. In the present embodiment, the control for outputting sound based on the reference volume that can be specified from the value of the volume flag and the control for causing the first decoration lamp LAa to emit light based on the reference light amount that can be specified from the value of the light quantity flag It corresponds to processing.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to output music that can be specified from the value of the music flag in the third mode and the fourth mode. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12, the speaker SP, the decoration lamp LA, and the like so as to execute various game effects in an effect mode according to the effect mode that can be specified from the value of the mode flag.

  Next, processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to shift the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can shift the effect mode by setting (changing) the value of the mode flag. In the present embodiment, an effect mode control unit that performs control related to the effect mode is realized by setting the value of the mode flag by the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the sub-action flag from “1” to “0” at the end of the decorative symbol variation game, that is, in accordance with the end of the entrance rate improvement state. A value capable of specifying one mode is set in the mode flag. That is, the first mode is an effect mode that shifts when the gaming state is controlled to the non-entrance rate improving state. For this reason, it transfers to the 1st mode when the entrance rate improvement state is completed in the 2nd-4th mode. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the first mode when ending the second to fourth modes.

  However, as described above, in this embodiment, when the entry rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, the falling lottery may be won and the lottery end condition may be satisfied to end the lottery. Even in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not set a value capable of specifying the first mode in the mode flag until the decorative symbol variation game is finished. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol start process in which the lottery lottery is won and the lottery end condition is satisfied is in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Stay in 4 mode.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the second mode in the mode flag in response to the input of the short-term entrance rate improvement command indicating that the short-term entrance rate improvement state is given. . That is, the second mode is an effect mode that shifts when the gaming state is controlled to the short-term entry rate improvement state.

  In the present embodiment, the short-term entrance rate improvement state is given when a big hit occurs during the non-entry rate improvement state. Therefore, in principle, the second mode is shifted to a case where a big hit is made in the first mode in which the second mode stays in the non-entrance rate improvement state. However, as described above, in this embodiment, even in the non-entrance rate improvement state, there is a case where the third mode or the fourth mode may be stayed. Sometimes, the third mode or the fourth mode is shifted to the second mode.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a long-term entrance rate improvement command indicating that a long-term entrance rate improvement state is to be given, a value that can specify the third mode according to the presentation mode during the stay. And any value that can specify the fourth mode is set in the mode flag. That is, the third mode and the fourth mode are performance modes that are shifted when the gaming state is controlled to improve the entrance rate for a long period of time. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a stays in either the second mode or the third mode and inputs a ball entering rate improvement command for a long period of time, a value that can specify the third mode is set as a mode flag. Set to. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a stays in the fourth mode and inputs a ball entering rate improvement command for a long time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the fourth mode in the mode flag. In the present embodiment, the long-term entrance rate improvement state is given when a big hit occurs during the entrance rate improvement state. For this reason, the third mode and the fourth mode are shifted to the third mode and the fourth mode when a big hit is made in the second to fourth modes in which the player stays in the improved entrance rate state.

  As described above, the long-term entrance rate improvement state can continue regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given until the special symbol variation game of the number of branches ends, while the special number exceeding the number of branches In the symbol variation game, the game is continued on the condition that the probability variation state is given. Therefore, the third mode and the fourth mode can continue regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given until the special symbol variation game of the number of branches ends, while the special symbol variation exceeding the number of branches In the game, the game is continued on the condition that the probability variation state is given. That is, the third mode and the fourth mode are continued at least while the probability variation state is given. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a shifts the effect mode to the third mode or the fourth mode in connection with the provision of the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, the branch count corresponds to the specific fluctuation count.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a stays in the third mode, the mode flag is set to a value that can identify the fourth mode in response to the operation of the operation button BT (shown as “change operation” in the figure). On the other hand, when staying in the fourth mode, a value capable of specifying the third mode can be set in the mode flag in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT. The details of the control performed by the sub control CPU 31a in response to the operation of the operation button BT will be described later.

  Next, processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to change the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the volume flag, light intensity flag, music flag, and mode flag values in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT, so that the volume, light intensity, and music volume as described above are set. It is possible to change the type and the production mode (FIG. 6).

  The sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment changes the volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the change mode of the effect mode according to the effect mode during the stay, the contents of the effect being executed, and the operation mode of the operation button BT. It can be set by switching. The change state in the present embodiment includes a first change state in which the volume and the light amount can be changed, a second change state in which the music type and the effect mode can be changed, a volume, a light amount, a music type, and an effect mode. There is a non-change state that cannot be changed.

  First, processing performed by the sub control CPU 31a in the first change state will be described. In the first change state, the sub control CPU 31a can change the reference intensity (in the present embodiment, the reference volume and the reference light amount) according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd.

  When the sub control CPU 31a inputs either the left operation signal indicating that the left button BTc has been operated or the right operation signal indicating that the right button BTd has been operated in the first change state, the sub control CPU 31a sets the reference volume. Control to change. Specifically, when the left operation signal is input, the sub control CPU 31a changes the value of the volume flag so as to decrease the reference volume, while when the right operation signal is input, the value of the volume flag so as to increase the reference volume. To change. The sub control CPU 31a receives the left operation signal when the current volume flag value is a value that can specify the minimum volume that can be set as the reference volume, and the current volume flag value is When the right operation signal is input when the maximum volume that can be set as the reference volume is a value that can be specified, the value of the volume flag is not changed.

  Further, in the first change state, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs either an upper operation signal indicating that the upper button BTa has been operated or a lower operation signal indicating that the lower button BTb has been operated. Control to change the amount of light. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a changes the value of the light amount flag so as to decrease the reference light amount when the lower operation signal is input, while the value of the light amount flag increases the reference light amount when the upper operation signal is input. To change. The sub-control CPU 31a inputs the lower operation signal when the current light amount flag value is a value that can specify the minimum light amount that can be set as the reference light amount, and the current light amount flag value is When the upper operation signal is input when the maximum light amount that can be set as the reference light amount is specified, the value of the light amount flag is not changed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to change the reference information (in this embodiment, the value of the volume flag and the value of the light amount flag) according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. A changing means is realized. The control for changing the reference information in accordance with the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd corresponds to a setting process. In the present embodiment, the control for changing the reference information according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd corresponds to the change control, and also corresponds to the intensity change control and the first change control. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can individually change the value of the volume flag and the value of the light amount flag.

Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 31a in order to change the type of music and the effect mode in the second change state will be described.
In the second change state, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to change the type of music when either the upper operation signal or the lower operation signal is input. Specifically, every time the upper operation signal is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines in advance the order of the types of music that can be specified from the value of the music flag (for example, music A → music B → music C → music A → Change the value of the music flag so that it is changed in (...). On the other hand, each time the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a lower operation signal, the type of music that can be specified from the value of the music flag is in the reverse order of the predetermined order (for example, music A → music C → music B → The value of the music flag is changed so as to be changed in the music A →.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to change the effect mode when either the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input in the second change state. Specifically, when either the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input, the sub control CPU 31a can specify an effect mode different from the effect mode that can be specified from the value currently set in the mode flag. Change the value of the mode flag as follows. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, the 2nd change state is set when it is either the 3rd mode and the 4th mode. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a can input the left operation signal or the right operation signal when the value that can specify the third mode is set in the mode flag, and the value that can specify the fourth mode. Is set to the mode flag. On the other hand, when a value that can specify the fourth mode is set in the mode flag, the sub control CPU 31a inputs a value that can specify the third mode when either the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input. Set the mode flag.

  In the present embodiment, the control for changing the value of the music flag according to the operation of the up and down buttons BTa and BTb and the control for changing the value of the mode flag according to the operation of the left and right buttons BTc and BTd correspond to change control. In addition, it corresponds to the aspect change control and the second change control. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the control to change the values of the various flags in accordance with the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd, thereby realizing the change control means. .

  Next, processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to switch between the first change state, the second change state, and the non-change state will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 10, the processing of the sub control CPU 31a when the demonstration effect is executed after the end of the decorative symbol variation game in the case of staying in the first mode or the second mode will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state in accordance with the input of the variation pattern designation command, and can accept the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd (time t0). When the sub control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd is operated, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state (time t1). Thereafter, when the sub control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbols in a fixed stop display in response to the input of all symbol stop commands, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and cannot accept the operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd (time point). t3). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a keeps the decorative symbols in a fixed stop display until the standby time elapses, and cannot accept the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd (time t4). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot switch from the non-change state to the first change state or the second change state during the standby time.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd as long as it is from the start of the decorative display of the decorative design to the final display of the decorative design (time t0 to t3). The first change state can be set as That is, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment changes the volume and the light amount according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. Is possible. In other words, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a does not restrict the change in volume and light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. In the present embodiment, in the first mode and the second mode, the volume and the amount of light are changed in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT during the standby time (time points t3 to t4) after the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is not done.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a inputs a demonstration start command from the main control CPU 30a because there is no special symbol variation game pending at the time point t4. Then, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a demonstration start command, the sub control CPU 31a starts the demonstration effect and validates the change state switching based on the operation of the center button BTe (time t4). Specifically, during execution of the demonstration effect in the first mode or the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a switches between the non-change state and the first change state every time the central operation signal is input. That is, when the central control signal is input in the non-change state, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state and can accept the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd, and can change the reference volume and the reference light amount. (Time t5).

  Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to start the fade-out effect after a predetermined period has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started (time t6). At this time, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and disables the operation of the operation button BT. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot switch from the non-change state to the first change state or the second change state during execution of the fade-out effect. Thereafter, when the fade-out effect is ended, the sub control CPU 31a validates the change state switching based on the operation of the center button BTe (time point t7). For this reason, for example, when the central control signal is input after the end of the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state and can accept the operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd (time t8). Thereafter, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a ends the demonstration effect and performs a process related to the execution of the decorative symbol change game.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state during the fade-out effect execution period (time t6 to t7) in the period during which the demonstration effect is being executed, and also changes the state based on the operation of the center button BTe. By disabling the switching, the volume and light quantity are controlled so as not to change. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a regulates changes in volume and light amount during the fade-out effect execution period (time points t6 to t7). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and disables the change state change based on the operation of the center button BTe, thereby realizing the restriction means for restricting the change in the volume and the light amount. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first change triggered by the operation of the center button BTe during the period (time t4 to t6, t7 to) in which the fade-out effect is not executed in the period in which the demonstration effect is being executed. The state can be set. That is, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the demonstration effect is being executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the processing of the sub-control CPU 31a when the demonstration effect is executed after the decoration symbol variation game is finished in the case of staying in the third mode or the fourth mode will be described. .

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to set the second change state (time t10). At time t10, the sub control CPU 31a performs control so that operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd can be accepted. Note that the control so that the second change state is set includes not switching the change state when the second change state is already set when the variation pattern designation command is input. Further, controlling so that the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd can be accepted means that the up / down / left / right button is operated when the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd has already been accepted at the time of inputting the variation pattern designation command This includes not accepting operations from BTa to BTd. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a continues to set the second change state at least until the demonstration start command is input (time t13). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a does not switch the change state based on the operation of the center button BTe and invalidates the operation of the center button BTe at time points t10 to t13.

  As described above, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment sets the second change state during the period (time t10 to t13) in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. By invalidating the switching of the change state based on the operation of the center button BTe, it is possible to control the change in the volume and the light amount. In other words, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a does not change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the period during which the special symbol variation game is executed corresponds to a specific period.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 31a starts the demonstration effect in response to the input of the demonstration start command at time t13, the change of the change state based on the operation of the center button BTe is validated. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a switches between the first change state and the second change state every time the central operation signal is input during execution of the demonstration effect in the third mode or the fourth mode. . That is, when the central control signal is input in the second change state, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state (time t14).

  Further, when starting the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and cannot accept the operation of the operation button BT as in the first mode or the second mode ( Time t15). After that, when the fade-out effect is finished, the sub control CPU 31a sets the second change state, enables the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd, and switches the change state based on the operation of the center button BTe. Valid (time t16). For this reason, for example, if the central control signal is input after the end of the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state (time t17). Thereafter, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a ends the demonstration effect and performs a process related to the execution of the decorative symbol change game.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a is in the third mode and the fourth mode if the fade-out effect is not executed in the period in which the demonstration effect is executed (time t13 to t15, t16). However, the first change state can be set by the operation of the center button BTe. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can change the volume and the amount of light during the demonstration effect even in the third mode and the fourth mode.

  Further, in this way, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first change state and the second change state in the third mode and the fourth mode according to the operation of the center button BTe during the period when the demonstration effect is being executed. Can be switched. That is, during execution of the demonstration effects in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the center button BTe, and changes the music type and the effect mode. It is possible to set by switching between the control to be performed. Then, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the first change state or the second change state is set, controls to change the volume and light amount, and to change the type of music and the effect mode. Control corresponding to the set change state is executed according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. In the present embodiment, the period during which the demonstration effect is executed in the third mode and the fourth mode corresponds to a predetermined period.

  Next, referring to FIG. 12, when the player stays in the first mode or the second mode, a big hit is made in the decorative symbol variation game, and the big bonus game effect is executed after the ornamental symbol variation game is finished. Processing of the control CPU 31a will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol variation game in the first mode or the second mode until the opening command is input after the decorative symbol is variably displayed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command (time 20 to t24). The same processing (time t0 to t4 in FIG. 10) as when a demo start command is input after completion is performed.

  Thereafter, when the opening control command is input at time t24, the sub control CPU 31a starts the big hit game effect and can accept the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. When the sub control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd has been operated, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state (time t25). Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command or a demo start command, it performs processing based on the input command.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd if the big hit game effect is being executed in the first mode and the second mode (at time t24). The first change state can be set. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment operates the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the period in which the big hit game is executed (from time t24) when the big hit is made in the first mode and the second mode. The volume and light quantity can be changed accordingly. In the present embodiment, the case where the big hit game is awarded in the first mode or the second mode corresponds to the case where the big hit game is awarded in the short-term entry rate improvement state. In the present embodiment, the big hit game given in the first mode or the second mode corresponds to the first advantageous state.

  Further, as described above, during execution of the demonstration effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state according to the operation of the center button BTe and then sets the volume and the sound according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. The amount of light can be changed. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state in accordance with the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed and the period in which the big hit game is being executed. The volume and amount of light can be changed according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. That is, the operation buttons BT (up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd) that are operated when changing the volume and the amount of light during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed and in the period in which the big hit game is being executed are in the standby state. The operation buttons BT (up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd and center button BTe) operated when changing the volume and the amount of light are partially different.

  Next, referring to FIG. 13, when the user stays in the third mode or the fourth mode, a big hit is made in the decorative symbol variation game, and the bonus game effect is executed after the ornamental symbol variation game is finished. Processing of the control CPU 31a will be described. Here, processing when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern other than variation pattern HP6 (variation pattern HP5) among variation patterns for big hit variation is input will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol variation game in the third mode or the fourth mode from the time when the decorative symbol is variably displayed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command until the opening command is input (time t30 to t33). The same processing (time t10 to t13 in FIG. 11) as when a demo start command is input after completion is performed.

  Thereafter, when the opening control command is input at time point t33, the sub control CPU 31a starts the big hit game effect and sets the non-changed state so that the operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd cannot be accepted. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a invalidates the change state switching based on the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during execution of the big hit game effect. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command or a demo start command, it performs processing based on the input command.

  In this way, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a is awarded the jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game based on the variation pattern other than the variation pattern HP6 among the variation patterns for the big hit variation. In this case, the volume and the light amount are not changed during the period when the jackpot game is given (from time t33). In other words, in the case described above, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state during the period in which the big hit game is given, and invalidates the change-state switching based on the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. By doing so, changes in volume and light quantity are regulated.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the big hit game is awarded in the third mode or the fourth mode corresponds to the case where the big hit game is given in the state where the entrance rate is improved for a long time. In the present embodiment, the big hit game given when the big win is made in the third mode or the fourth mode corresponds to the second advantageous state.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14, when the mode is shifted from the third mode or the fourth mode to the first mode, a big win is made in the subsequent decorative symbol variation game, and the big hit game effect is executed after the ornamental symbol variation game is ended. The processing of the sub-control CPU 31a will be described. The transition from the third mode or the fourth mode to the first mode and the subsequent big win in the decorative symbol variation game means that the third mode or the fourth mode changes from the third mode or the fourth mode as the entrance rate improvement state ends. This is a case where the game is shifted to the first mode, and the first special symbol variation game after the shift to the first mode is won in the big win lottery.

  In the third mode or the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the decorative design in a varying manner in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command until the next variation pattern designation command is inputted (time t40 to t43). The same processing (time t10 to t13 in FIG. 11) as that when the demonstration effect is executed after the decoration symbol variation game is completed is performed.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the first mode in the mode flag at time t42. Further, the sub control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbols variably in accordance with the input of the variation pattern designation command (from time t43), and then, in the first mode or the second mode, the big hit game after the ornamental symbol variation game ends. The same processing as when the effect is performed (from time t20 in FIG. 12) is performed.

  Next, using FIG. 15, when staying in the third mode or the fourth mode, it becomes a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game executed based on the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP6. The processing of the sub-control CPU 31a when the big hit game effect is executed after the decoration symbol variation game is finished will be described. As described above, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP6 is input, when the entry rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, one special symbol variation game is given. This is a case where a lottery lottery is won and a jackpot lottery is won.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a performs control so that the second change state is set, and performs control so that operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd can be accepted (time point t50). Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily displays the decorative symbols at a predetermined timing based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (time t51), and then displays the ornament symbols again in a variable manner (time point). t52). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state, and cannot accept the operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols at a predetermined timing (time point t53), and displays the decorative symbols in a fixed stop state when the all symbols stop command is input (time point t54).

  Further, when the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a starts the big hit game effect and can accept the operations of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd (time t55). When the sub control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd is operated, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state (time t56). Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command or a demo start command, it performs processing based on the input command.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a is a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP6 in the third mode and the fourth mode, and the ornamental symbol variation game is ended. When the jackpot game effect is executed later, the volume and the amount of light can be changed while the jackpot game effect is being executed (at time t55). In other words, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a, when a big hit game is awarded after the special symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern HP6 is completed, during the period in which the big hit game is given. Does not regulate the change of volume and light quantity. That is, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the volume and light amount during execution of the big hit game when the big hit game is given after the special symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern HP6 is completed. This is the same as the mode of changing the volume and the amount of light during execution of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is given in the first mode or the second mode.

  Through the processing as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the effect mode in each effect mode. Moreover, the change mode of the sound volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the effect mode in the present embodiment is the same change mode regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given in each effect mode. For example, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sound volume and the light amount cannot be changed during the decorative symbol variation game regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, and during the demonstration performance. After switching to the first change state by the operation of the center button BTe, it can be changed by the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons. In the present embodiment, the change mode of the volume and the light amount in the third mode and the fourth mode as described above corresponds to a predetermined change mode.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the display mode of the effect display device 12 realized by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a in the first change state, the second change state, and the non-change state will be described with reference to FIGS. explain. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 executes various display effects by displaying various images under the control of the sub-control CPU 31a.

First, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when the decorative symbol variation game is executed in the first mode or the second mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16A, the effect display device 12 displays a decorative symbol during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game. As described above, in the first mode or the second mode, the non-change state is set at the start of the decorative symbol variation game.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the first change state is set in accordance with the input of the operation signal indicating that any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd is operated, the effect display device 12 A volume meter that can identify the reference volume being set and a light meter that can identify the reference light volume being set are displayed. In the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter and the display of the light quantity meter correspond to notification related to the intensity of the effect and also to display related to the reference intensity. Further, the display of the volume meter and the display of the light quantity meter correspond to notification that the current effect intensity can be recognized and also correspond to notification regarding the change of the first information. When the first change state is set, the effect display device 12 displays “change volume on left and right” and “up and down” as operation explanation images for explaining the operation mode of the operation button BT for changing the volume and the light amount. An image imitating the text “change light quantity” is displayed.

  When the value of the volume flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays a volume meter so that the identifiable reference volume can be identified from the changed value of the volume flag. When the value of the light quantity flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the light quantity meter so that the identifiable reference light quantity can be identified from the changed value of the light quantity flag.

  Moreover, although not shown in figure, in the effect display apparatus 12, when the big change game effect is performed based on the big win awarded in the first mode or the second mode, the first change state is set. The volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image are displayed in the same manner as during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when the demonstration effect is being executed in the first mode or the second mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16C, the effect display device 12 displays the decorative design in a demo display mode, and displays an image imitating a predetermined character in the demonstration effect. As described above, in the first mode or the second mode, the non-change state is set at the start of the demonstration effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), in the non-change state, when the period during which the central operation signal is not input continues for a predetermined period, the effect display device 12 suggests an operation method for switching to the first change state. The switching suggestion image to be displayed is displayed. The switching suggestion image in the present embodiment is an image simulating characters of “volume / light quantity can be changed by center button operation”. In the present embodiment, the display of the switching suggestion image corresponds to notification that the operation mode of the operation button BT for switching to the first change state that can be controlled to change the volume and the light amount can be recognized. The predetermined period may be, for example, a period from when the demonstration effect is started until a predetermined time elapses, or the non-change state is set in accordance with the previous central operation signal input. It may be a period until a predetermined time elapses.

  And as shown in FIG.16 (e), if a 1st change state is set with the input of a center operation signal, the production | presentation display apparatus 12 will display a volume meter, a light quantity meter, and an operation description image. It should be noted that the effect display device 12 does not display the switching suggestion image during execution of the demonstration effect, and when the first change state is set, the volume meter, the light amount A meter and an operation explanation image are displayed.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so that the fade-out effect is executed during the execution of the demonstration effect. During execution of the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and disables the operation of the operation button BT. For this reason, even if the central control signal is input during execution of the fade-out effect, the sub-control CPU 31a does not cause the effect display device 12 to display the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. Further, when the fade-out effect is started while displaying the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image, the effect display device 12 continuously displays the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. . In addition, when the fade-out effect is started while the various images of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image are displayed, the display period of the various images is the period during which the display of the various images is started. It may be a period until a predetermined time elapses, or may be a period until the fade-out effect ends.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when the decorative symbol variation game is executed in the third mode or the fourth mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17A, the effect display device 12 displays a decorative symbol during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game. As described above, in the third mode or the fourth mode, the second change state is set at the start of the decorative symbol variation game. At this time, the effect display device 12 displays a music type image indicating the type of music that can be specified from the value of the music flag, and a mode type image indicating the effect mode that can be specified from the value of the mode flag. The music type image in the present embodiment is an image imitating a character string indicating the title of the music, and the mode type image is an image imitating a character string indicating the name of the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the display of the music type image and the display of the mode type image correspond to notification regarding the change of the production mode, and also correspond to notification regarding the change of the second information.

  When the second change state is set, the effect display device 12 displays an operation suggestion image that suggests an operation mode of the operation button BT for changing the type of music and the effect mode. In this embodiment, the operation suggestion image that suggests an operation for changing the type of music is an image that imitates an upward triangle that suggests the operation of the up button BTa, and a downward triangle that suggests the operation of the down button BTb It is an image that imitates. In addition, the operation suggestion image that suggests an operation for changing the production mode is an image that imitates a leftward triangle that suggests an operation of the left button BTc, and an image that imitates a rightward triangle that suggests an operation of the right button BTd. It is.

  When the value of the music flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the music type image so as to indicate the type of music that can be specified from the value of the changed music flag. When the value of the mode flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the mode type image so as to indicate the effect mode that can be specified from the changed value of the mode flag. When the value of the mode flag is changed during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game, the effect display device 12 changes the mode flag after the change with the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the demonstration effect. A background image corresponding to the rendering mode that can be specified from the value is displayed.

In this way, the effect display device 12 performs notification regarding the change of the type of music and the effect mode during the period in which the demonstration effect is being executed in the third mode or the fourth mode.
Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when the demonstration effect is being executed in the third mode or the fourth mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the effect display device 12 displays the decorative design in a demo display mode, and also displays an image imitating a predetermined character in the demonstration effect. As described above, the second change state is set at the start of the demonstration effect in the third mode or the fourth mode.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the second change state, when the period during which the central operation signal is not input continues for the specified period, the effect display device 12 displays the switching suggestion image.
And as shown in FIG.17 (d), if a 1st change state is set with the input of a center operation signal, the production | presentation display apparatus 12 will display a volume meter, a light quantity meter, and an operation description image. It should be noted that the effect display device 12 does not display the switching suggestion image during execution of the demonstration effect, and when the first change state is set, the volume meter, the light amount A meter and an operation explanation image are displayed.

  As described above, the effect display device 12 displays the volume meter and the light quantity meter based on the operation of the center button BTe in the period in which the demonstration effect is executed in the third mode and the fourth mode. A switching suggestion image is displayed based on the fact that the specified period has passed without the center button BTe being operated. In the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter, the display of the light quantity meter, and the display of the switching suggestion image all correspond to notification regarding a change in the intensity of the effect. That is, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the center button BTe and the elapse of the specified period without the operation of the center button BTe correspond to notification conditions. In the present embodiment, the operation of the center button BTe corresponds to the first notification condition, and the passage of the specified period without the operation of the center button BTe corresponds to the second notification condition. . In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can control the effect display device 12 to display the reference volume and the reference light amount when the operation button BT is operated.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 in the case where the transition gasse effect, the transition effect, and the post-shift jackpot effect are executed in the third mode or the fourth mode will be described with reference to FIG.

First, a case where the transition gasset effect is executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the transition display effect is executed, the effect display device 12 executes a scolding effect asking whether or not to shift to the first mode with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 shifts to the first mode by displaying an image imitating the characters “continue?” And an image imitating the characters “end?”. Whether the third mode or the fourth mode is finished or whether the mode is not changed to the first mode (the third mode or the fourth mode is continued). At this time, as described above, the second change state is set at the start of the decorative symbol variation game. For this reason, the effect display device 12 displays a music type image, a mode type image, and an operation suggestion image.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18B, the effect display device 12 notifies that the first mode is not shifted (the third mode or the fourth mode continues) with the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols. . Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the character “continue?” And the image imitating the character “end?”, And the character “continue!” The image imitating is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, the effect display device 12 continues to display an image that imitates the characters “continue!” Even while the decorative symbol is being confirmed and stopped. Thereafter, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters “continue!” With the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the start of the demonstration effect, and enters the third mode or the fourth mode. Continue to display the corresponding background image. If the operation mode change operation is performed by the left and right buttons BTc and BTd during the execution of the transition transition effect described above, the effect display device 12 is triggered by the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the demonstration effect. The background image corresponding to the effect mode after change is displayed.

  Next, a case where a transition effect is executed in a decorative symbol variation game and a jackpot effect is executed in a decorative symbol variation game subsequent to the decorative symbol variation game will be described. Note that the case where the transition effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game, and the case where the jackpot effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game subsequent to the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to the case where the processing of FIG. 14 is performed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18A, when the effect display device 12 executes the transition effect, the effect display device 12 executes the turn effect in the same manner as when the transition gash effect is executed (time points t40 to t41 in FIG. 14).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the effect display device 12 notifies that the first mode is shifted (the third mode or the fourth mode ends) with the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols. (Time points t41 to t42 in FIG. 14). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters “continue?” And the image imitating the characters “end?” And “end ...”. Displays an image that imitates the characters.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the effect display device 12 continues to display an image that imitates the character “END ...” while the decorative design is being confirmed and stopped (FIG. 14). At time t42 to t43). Thereafter, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters “End ...” with the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the start of the demonstration effect, and the background corresponding to the first mode. Display an image.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the next decorative design variation game is started after the transition to the first mode, the effect display device 12 displays an image that imitates the character “END”. The display is terminated, and the decorative symbols are variably displayed (time points t43 to t45 in FIG. 14). At this time, as described above, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state. Therefore, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (g), when the effect display device 12 wins a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game, the effect display device 12 executes the big hit effect in the decorative symbol variation game, and temporarily displays the decorative symbol by the combination of the big hit symbols. After the stop display, the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped with the jackpot symbol combination (time t45 to t47 in FIG. 14). Thereafter, the effect display device 12 executes a jackpot game effect (from time t47 in FIG. 14).

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when executing the big hit effect after the transition will be described. The case of executing the big hit effect after the transition corresponds to the case of performing the processing of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the effect display device 12 executes the post-transition jackpot effect, the effect display device 12 executes the roaring effect in the same manner as when executing the transition gasset effect or the transition effect (time in FIG. 15). t50 to t51).

  And as shown in FIG.18 (d), the effect display apparatus 12 alert | reports that it transfers to 1st mode with the temporary stop display of a decoration symbol similarly to the case where a transition effect is performed ( Time t51 in FIG. Here, the timing for temporarily displaying the decorative symbols is the same as or substantially the same as the timing for temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol variation game in which the transition effect is executed. Here, the combination of decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed is a combination of decorative symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed in a decorative symbol variation game that executes a transition effect, that is, a combination of symbols that are out of place.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), the effect display device 12 finishes displaying the image imitating the characters “End ...” at a predetermined timing, and confirms the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped. The display is changed again without displaying the stop (time t52 in FIG. 15). Here, the timing at which the decorative symbols are variably displayed again is the same as or substantially the same as the timing at which the standby time has elapsed since the end of the decorative symbol variation game for executing the transition effect. That is, in the decorative symbol variation game that executes the jackpot effect after the transition, in the decorative symbol variation game that executes the transition effect, a period in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, a standby time in which the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed, and The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed over the period (time points t41 to t43 in FIG. 14) (time points t51 to t52 in FIG. 15). For this reason, in the decorative symbol variation game that executes the jackpot effect after the transition, the same timing as when the decorative symbol variation game that executes the transition effect ends and the next decorative symbol variation game starts without performing the demonstration effect or At approximately the same timing, the decorative symbols are displayed again and again.

  At this time, as described above, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state. Therefore, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image. Further, the effect display device 12 displays a background image that is the same as or substantially the same as the background image corresponding to the first mode.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (g), the effect display device 12 executes a jackpot effect during the decorative symbol variation game, temporarily stops displaying the decorative symbol with the jackpot symbol combination, and then uses the jackpot symbol combination. The decoration pattern is confirmed and stopped. Thereafter, the effect display device 12 executes a jackpot game effect.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the transition effect that is performed when the third mode or the fourth mode is ended when the post-transition jackpot effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game, and then the first mode. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to perform a jackpot effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The sub-control CPU 31a can prevent the value of the volume flag from being changed by operating the operation button BT during execution of the fade-out effect. For this reason, for example, a situation occurs in which it is difficult to change the volume as the player desires, for example, the volume of the sound effect is lowered even though the player presses the operation button BT to increase the volume. This can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to produce a sound effect at a volume desired by the player, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) The player can change the sound volume in the sound effect as desired by operating the operation button BT. As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can suppress a change in the value of the volume flag during the execution of the fade-out effect, so that it is difficult to change the volume as the player desires. Can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome when playing a game.

  (3) The sub-control CPU 31a can reduce the volume of the sound effect by executing the fade-out effect during the standby state (during execution of the demonstration effect). For this reason, it can suppress that the salesclerk of a game store, etc. feel annoying a sound during a standby state.

  (4) In this embodiment, since the volume of the sound effect is reduced in the fade-out effect, even if the value of the volume flag can be changed during the execution of the fade-out effect, the sound effect is actually at what level. It is difficult to judge what happens. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in order to suppress the change of the value of the volume flag during the execution of the fade-out effect, a situation in which it is difficult to determine at what volume the sound effect is performed occurs. Can be suppressed.

  (5) The sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the volume flag when executing the fade-out effect. For this reason, for example, when a fade-out effect is executed after changing the value of the volume flag so that the player has the desired volume, there is no need to change the value of the volume flag again.

  (6) Even if the central control signal is input during execution of the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a does not cause the effect display device 12 to start displaying the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. For this reason, it can suppress making a player misidentify that a volume and a light quantity can be changed during execution of a fade-out effect.

  (7) When the fade-out effect is started while displaying the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image, the effect display device 12 continues to display the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. Do. Here, if the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image is ended with the start of the fade-out effect, when the player tries to change the volume and light amount, suddenly, The display of the volume meter, the light quantity meter, and the operation explanation image is terminated, and the volume is changed regardless of the operation of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may be suspicious that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, even if the fade-out effect is started, the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image is continued, so that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be mistaken. Can be suppressed.

  (8) Further, when the fade-out effect is started while the effect display device 12 displays the volume meter indicating the value of the volume flag, the display of the volume meter is continuously performed. It can be recognized that the volume is not lowered by the change but the volume is lowered by the fade-out effect. Therefore, the value of the volume flag can be recognized more accurately, and it is possible to easily produce an effect at the volume desired by the player.

  (9) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a adjusts the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, that is, in the period in which the voice effect or the light effect is actually performed. Since it can be changed, the volume and the light amount can be changed while actually perceiving the volume of the sound effect and the light amount of the light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easy to produce the sound with the desired volume and light quantity, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (10) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying the sound and light during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed.

  (11) In the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the standby state. For this reason, the player can prevent the production from being started at a volume and a light amount that he / she does not desire by changing the volume and the light amount during the standby state, that is, before starting the special symbol variation game. . Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the special symbol variation game. Therefore, if the player did not change the volume and light amount before the start of the special symbol variation game, or the volume and light amount changed before the start of the special symbol variation game, the player was different from the desired volume and light amount. Even if it is a case, it can be changed without waiting for the end of the special symbol variation game.

  (12) The sub-control CPU 31a can execute an in-game operation effect performed using the center button BTe during execution of the symbol variation game. The sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the execution of the symbol variation game. For this reason, since the player can change the volume and the amount of light even during the execution of the in-game operation effect using the center button BTe, the player can easily perform the effect with the desired volume and amount of light.

  (13) The sub-control CPU 31a does not change the volume and the light amount during the standby time in which the symbol combination based on the decorative symbol derived in the decorative symbol variation game is determined and stopped. For this reason, it can be suppressed that the player's consciousness is suitable for changing the volume and the amount of light, so that the display result of the decorative symbol variation game is missed.

  (14) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the execution of the symbol variation game, while the demonstration effect. Is being executed, the first change state is set according to the operation of the center button BTe. For this reason, the player cannot change the volume and the light amount unless he / she knows whether the symbol variation game is being executed or the demonstration effect is being executed and the operation button BT corresponding to the game is being operated. According to this, it is possible to suppress the volume and light amount from being changed due to the player's unintentional operation of the operation button BT, and to make it easy to produce an effect with the player's desired volume and light amount. .

  (15) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the amount of light during the period in which the big hit game is given, that is, the period in which the sound effect or the light effect is actually performed. Therefore, the volume and the amount of light can be changed while the volume of the sound effect and the light amount of the light emission effect are close to each other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easy to produce the sound with the desired volume and light quantity, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(16) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying the sound and light during the period when the big hit game is given.
(17) In the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the standby state. For this reason, the player can suppress the start of the production at the volume and the light amount that he / she does not desire by changing the volume and the light amount in the standby state, that is, before the start of the big hit game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the execution of the big hit game. Therefore, the player has not changed the volume and light quantity before the start of the big hit game, or the volume and light quantity changed before the big hit game is different from the desired volume and light quantity. However, it can be changed without waiting for the end of the jackpot game.

  (18) The sub-control CPU 31a can execute the big hit operation effect performed using the center button BTe during execution of the big hit game effect, that is, during the period in which the big hit game is given. The sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the amount of light according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the period when the big hit game is given. For this reason, since the player can change the volume and the amount of light even during the execution of the big hit operation effect using the center button BTe, the player can easily perform the effect with the desired volume and light amount.

  (19) When the sub control CPU 31a is in the first mode or the second mode, that is, when the big hit game is given in the non-entry rate improving state or the short term entering rate improving state, During the period in which the game is given, the volume and light amount can be changed. On the other hand, when the big hit game is awarded when the sub control CPU 31a is in the third mode or the fourth mode, that is, when the entrance rate is improved for a long period of time, in the period during which the big hit game is given. The volume and light quantity cannot be changed. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the jackpot game, and in the jackpot game given when the entrance rate is improved for a long period of time, the player's consciousness is directed to change the volume and the light amount. This can be suppressed, and the performance during the execution of the jackpot game can be enjoyed.

  (20) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd during the period when the big hit game is given. During execution of the demonstration effect, the first change state is set according to the operation of the center button BTe. Therefore, the player cannot change the volume and the light amount unless he or she understands whether the jackpot game is being given or the demonstration effect is being executed and operates the operation button BT accordingly. . According to this, it is possible to suppress the volume and light amount from being changed due to the player's unintentional operation of the operation button BT, and to make it easy to produce an effect with the player's desired volume and light amount. .

  (21) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, while in the third mode and the fourth mode, the special symbol is changed. The volume and light quantity cannot be changed during the period when the variable game is being executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the special symbol variation game is executed in the first mode and the second mode while making the plurality of types of presentation modes enjoyable by giving diversity to the plurality of types of presentation modes. By making it possible to change the volume and the amount of light during a certain period, it is possible to easily produce an effect with the volume and the amount of light desired by the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (22) In particular, in the present embodiment, in the first mode and the second mode, the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the 1st mode and the 2nd mode, while enjoying the production with the volume and the light quantity desired by the player, the consciousness is directed to the operation for changing the volume and the light quantity in the 3rd mode and the 4th mode. The special symbol variation game and the effects executed with the special symbol variation game can be noted.

  (23) In the third mode and the fourth mode that shift when a long-term entrance rate improvement state that is more advantageous than the short-term entrance rate improvement state is given, the player's consciousness changes the volume and the light amount. It is possible to prevent the player from being directed to the operation and entertain the special symbol variation game in the third mode and the fourth mode and the effects executed with the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the first mode and the second mode, which are shifted when the short-term entrance rate improvement state is given, it is possible to easily perform an effect with a volume and light amount desired by the player.

  (24) Even in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the amount of light when in the standby state (during demonstration execution). For this reason, it can make it easier to produce an effect with the volume and light quantity desired by the player.

  (25) The sub control CPU 31a cannot change the volume and the light amount even during the execution of the big hit game given when the big hit is made in the third mode and the fourth mode. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is possible to pay more attention to the effect during execution of the big hit game that is given when the big hit is made in the third mode or the fourth mode, that is, the big hit game effect.

  (26) In each effect mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets the change mode of the sound volume and the light amount to the same change mode regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is difficult to grasp whether or not a certain change state is given from the change mode of the volume and the light amount. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide pleasure for guessing whether or not the probability variation state is given while providing the function of changing the volume and the light amount.

  (27) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the pleasure which makes it guess whether the probability variation state is provided can be given, suppressing that a player feels troublesome sound and light.

  (28) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a makes it impossible to change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, while in the first mode and the second mode. In the period when the special symbol variation game is being executed, the volume and the light amount can be changed. Since the third mode and the fourth mode are continued at least as long as the probability change state is given, the player is given the probability change state when shifting from the third mode or the fourth mode to the first mode. I can grasp that it is not. For this reason, for example, the player may be disappointed with the transition of the effect mode, such as being discouraged with respect to the fact that the probability variation state is not given. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the first mode after the transition, the volume and the light amount can be changed during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, so the effect is produced with the volume and the light amount that match the player's mood. Easy to do.

  (29) The third mode and the fourth mode are effect modes in the case where the entrance rate is improved for a long time. For this reason, in the third mode and the fourth mode, which are advantageous in comparison with the first mode in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the second mode in the short-term entry rate improvement state, the probability variation state is given. It is possible to provide pleasure for guessing whether or not the game is being performed, and to prevent the player's consciousness from being directed to an operation of changing the volume and the amount of light.

  (30) If the sub control CPU 31a is a big hit game given during the third mode and the fourth mode, even if it is a big hit game given after the end of the special symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP6 The volume and amount of light can be changed during the period when the jackpot game is given. According to this, diversity can be given about the jackpot game given during the 3rd mode and the 4th mode, and it can control that a player gets tired. Further, in the third mode and the fourth mode, it is possible to give an opportunity to change the volume and the light amount to a player who wants to change the volume and the light amount.

  (31) The sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the jackpot game given during the third mode and the fourth mode depends on which of the fluctuation patterns is a jackpot game given after the end of the special symbol variation game. Whether the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the period in which the game is given is changed. For this reason, the player who wants to change the volume and the amount of light can be interested in the process until the big hit game is given, such as the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game that is a big hit.

  (32) When staying in the third mode or the fourth mode because the entrance rate improvement state has been given beyond the number of branches, a special symbol variation game is won for the falling lottery, and When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a designates the variation pattern HP6. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP6, the sub-control CPU 31a appears as if it has shifted to the first mode and then appears to have been a big hit in the first mode. Thus, the effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, when the player is in the third mode or the fourth mode exceptionally in spite of being in the non-entrance rate improvement state, when the big hit is made, the effect display device is configured to execute the big hit effect after the transition. 12 is controlled. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by giving the short-term entrance rate improvement state in spite of the big hit in the third mode or the fourth mode.

  (33) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a can switch between the first change state and the second change state while the demonstration effect is being executed (in the standby state). Then, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the effect display device 12 performs notification regarding the change in the volume and the light amount such as the display of the volume meter and the light amount meter and the display of the switching suggestion image during the execution of the demonstration effect. To do. According to this, the player can easily change the sound volume and the light amount as desired by changing the sound volume and the light amount based on the display of the volume meter and the light amount meter and the display of the switching suggestion image. Therefore, interest in games can be improved.

  (34) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume and the amount of light can be changed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light quantity desired by the player are changed by changing the volume and the light quantity based on the notification regarding the change in the volume and the light quantity while suppressing the player from feeling troublesome sound and light. Easy to change.

  (35) In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can switch between the first change state and the second change state during execution of the demonstration effects in the third mode and the fourth mode. That is, the sub control CPU 31a can switch between the first change state and the second change state during a period in which the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is not performed. According to this, the player switches between the first change state and the second change state without being chased by the end of the special symbol variation game or the end of the big hit game, and the sound volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect Since the mode can be changed, it is easy to change them as desired.

  (36) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a cannot change the volume and the amount of light during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. Then, the effect display device 12 notifies the change of the type of the music and the effect mode such as the display of the music type image and the mode type image during the period in which the special symbol variation game is executed in the third mode and the fourth mode. Execute. As described above, in this embodiment, the target to be notified can be changed according to the changeable content, so that the player is prevented from being confused when changing the volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the production mode. it can.

  (37) When the center button BTe is operated during the execution of the demonstration effects in the third mode and the fourth mode, the effect display device 12 can display the reference volume being set such as the volume meter display and the light meter display. A notification for enabling identification of the reference light quantity being set is executed. On the other hand, the effect display device 12 displays a volume flag such as a display of a switching suggestion image when the specified period elapses without the center button BTe being operated during execution of the demonstration effect in the third mode and the fourth mode. Notification that enables recognition of the operation mode of the operation button BT for enabling change of the value and the value of the light amount flag is executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the notification regarding the change of the volume and the amount of light can be appropriately performed.

  (38) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a can change the sound volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode during execution of the demonstration effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a switches and sets the first change state and the second change state according to the operation of the center button BTe, thereby changing the object according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd. Can be switched. For this reason, in this embodiment, while the demonstration effect is being executed in the third mode and the fourth mode, the volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the effect mode can be changed, but the number of operation buttons BT is not limited. It is possible to suppress an increase in uselessness. Therefore, it can suppress that the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is complicated.

  (39) The sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the light amount flag in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT, so that the first decoration arranged in the position easily visible from the player in the decoration lamp LA. Since the amount of light when the lamp LAa emits light can be changed, it can be prevented that the player feels the light bothersome.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
The sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state during the execution period of the fade-out effect, and controls the volume and light amount not to be changed by disabling the operation of the operation button BT. The method of controlling not to change is not limited to this. For example, the sub control CPU 31a can set the first change state even during the execution period of the fade-out effect. When the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd is operated in the fade-out effect execution period and in the first change state, the fade-out effect is performed. After the operation is finished, the volume and the light amount may be changed based on the input of the operation signal. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the volume and the light amount in the execution period of the fade-out effect by reflecting the change in the volume and the light amount based on the operation signal input during the execution period of the fade-out effect after the end of the fade-out effect. You may control as follows. Further, for example, a stopper that can be operated by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a is provided inside the operation button BT, and the operation button BT is not physically operated (pressed) by the stopper during the period when the fade-out effect is being executed. By making it possible, control may be performed so that the volume and the amount of light are not changed during the execution period of the fade-out effect.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may set the change state set at the start of the fade-out effect as the fade-out effect ends. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the fade-out effect during the setting of the first change state, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state while the fade-out effect is being executed, while the first change state is accompanied with the end of the fade-out effect. May be set.

  The fade-out effect may be an effect that lowers the volume to a predetermined volume instead of lowering the volume until the sound is muted. Further, the fade-out effect may be an effect that lowers the volume step by step instead of continuously. Further, the fade-out effect may be an effect of changing the volume of a part of sound (for example, music) among the sound output from the speaker SP.

  -You may change suitably the timing which performs a fade-out effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may cause the fade-out effect to be executed simultaneously with the start of the demonstration effect. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may cause the fade-out effect to be executed during a period other than during the execution of the demonstration effect.

  The sub control CPU 31a may change the value of the volume flag in accordance with the execution of the fade-out effect. In this case, a value based on the maximum volume set by the volume setting knob OT may be set in the volume flag, or a predetermined value is set in the volume flag regardless of the maximum volume set by the volume setting knob OT. May be. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may execute a fade-out effect by changing the value of the volume flag.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the volume and the light amount in a part of the period during which the fade-out effect is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may not be able to change the volume and the light amount during a part of the period in which the fade-out effect is executed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the type of music and the effect mode during the period in which the fade-out effect is executed in the third mode and the fourth mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the light amount during the period during which the fade-out effect is executed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute an intensity change effect that raises the volume instead of or in addition to the fade-out effect as the intensity change effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of executing an intensity change effect that changes the amount of light instead of or in addition to the fade-out effect. That is, the sub control CPU 31a may be capable of individually executing the intensity change effect for the volume and the light amount. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as not to change both the volume and the light amount during the execution period of the intensity change effect targeting either one of the sound volume or the light amount. You may control so that the other which is not made into the object of an intensity | strength change effect can be changed.

  The sub control CPU 31a may be able to change the volume and the light amount for the period during which the demonstration effect is being executed, regardless of whether the fade-out effect is being executed. In addition, the volume and the light amount may not be changed during the period in which the demonstration effect is executed, regardless of whether the fade-out effect is being executed.

  The sub control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 to display the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image when a central operation signal is input during execution of the fade-out effect.

  The effect display device 12 ends the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image when the fade-out effect is started when the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image are displayed. Also good.

  -When there is no special symbol variation game on hold, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration start command when a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the special symbol was fixed and stopped in the special symbol variation game. You may control to. In this case, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs the demonstration start command, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the demonstration effect without waiting for the interval time to elapse.

  -During the period when the special symbol variation game is being executed and when the jackpot game is being executed, the operation button BT that is operated when changing the volume and the amount of light, and the volume and the amount of light are changed during the standby state. The operation button BT operated in this case may be the same. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first operation according to the operation of the center button BTe in the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed and in the period in which the big hit game is being executed, as in the standby state. A change period may be set, and the volume and amount of light may be changed according to the operation of the up and down buttons BTa to BTd. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may invalidate switching of the change state by the center button BTe during the period in which the in-game operation effect and the big hit operation effect are executed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the volume and the amount of light even during the period in which the symbol combination based on the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may not be able to change the volume and the light amount during a part of the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. For example, when executing the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and light amount until the reach symbol combination is formed, while the reach and the light amount can be changed after the reach symbol combination is formed. The amount of light may not be changed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a changes whether or not the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, according to the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Also good. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern for specifying the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and executes the ornamental symbol variation game according to the effect pattern. Also good. In this case, depending on the type of effect pattern, whether or not the volume and the light amount can be changed during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed may be varied.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may change whether the volume and the light amount can be changed during a predetermined period of the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, according to the effect mode. For example, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the amount of light during a period in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, while in the third mode and the fourth mode, the decorative symbols are displayed. The volume and the light amount may not be changed during the period in which the display is temporarily stopped.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the volume and light amount during the special symbol variation game being executed in the third mode and the fourth mode. In this case, for example, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the volume and the amount of light during the period in which the decorative design is variably displayed, while the decorative design is temporarily stopped. The volume and amount of light may not be changeable. In addition, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub-control CPU 31a has a period during which the volume and amount of light can be changed during the period in which the special symbol variation game is executed, as compared with the third mode and the fourth mode. It may be made longer. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern for specifying the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the special control according to the determined type of the effect pattern. Whether the volume and the amount of light can be changed during the period in which the symbol variation game is being executed is varied. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern in which the volume and the amount of light can be changed in the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed in the first mode and the second mode than in the third mode and the fourth mode. It may be easy to do.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may use the same change mode for changing the volume and the amount of light during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, regardless of the presentation mode during the stay. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may always be able to change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, or may not always be able to change it.

  The sub-control CPU 31a is a period in which the jackpot game is granted regardless of the type of the jackpot game being granted, the game state when the jackpot game is given, and the effect mode when the jackpot game is given In the above, the change mode of the volume and the light quantity may be the same change mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to always change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the big hit game is given, or may not always be able to change it.

  -You may change suitably the operation aspect of the operation effect during a game and the operation effect during a big hit. Moreover, you may abbreviate | omit any one or both among the operation effect during a game and the operation effect during a big hit.

  In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the effect at a predetermined specific volume regardless of the value set in the volume flag. As described above, the third mode and the fourth mode are effect modes that the player expects because they are transitioned to when the entry rate improvement state is applied for a long period of time. And according to such another example, even if it is a case where the value of a volume flag is set so that it may become a volume smaller than a predetermined specific volume, in the production mode which a player expects, Since the performance is executed at a specific volume, the player can be surprised.

The sub-control CPU 31a may be configured such that the volume and light amount cannot be changed during execution of the demonstration effect in the third mode and the fourth mode.
-You may change suitably the kind of effect mode, and the mode of transition of effect mode. For example, you may provide the production mode which transfers regardless of whether the entrance rate improvement state is provided. Further, for example, an effect mode for confirming the probability variation state that shifts only when the probability variation state is given may be provided.

  The sub-control CPU 31a can change the type of music in the first mode and the second mode, and can change from the first mode or the second mode according to the operation of the operation button BT. Various production modes may be further provided. On the other hand, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a makes it impossible to change the type of music, and the mode is shifted between the third mode and the fourth mode depending on the operation of the operation button. For example, you may make it transfer by winning a predetermined lottery. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the volume, light quantity, type of music, and effect mode in the first mode and the second mode of the above-described embodiment, and the volume, light quantity, and the third mode and the fourth mode. The type of music and the change mode of the effect mode may be interchanged. In this example, the first mode and the second mode correspond to a specific effect mode, while the third mode and the fourth mode correspond to a normal effect mode.

  In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag in response to the operation of the operation button BT. When the value of the mode flag is changed, the sub control CPU 31a You may control to change the background image etc. which are displayed. That is, for example, when the value of the mode flag is changed during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a produces an effect during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game without waiting for the completion of the decorative symbol variation game. You may control to change the background image etc. which are displayed on the display apparatus 12. FIG.

  -The sub control CPU 31a may perform control so as to always be in the first change state during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed in the first mode and the second mode. That is, the volume and the light amount may be changed according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd without switching from the non-change state to the first change state. In this case, the effect display device 12 may display the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image when the volume and the light amount are changed according to the operation of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd.

  The effect contents of the post-transition jackpot effect may be any effect contents that can be recognized as if the jackpot effect was executed after the transition effect was executed, and the detailed contents thereof may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the post-transition jackpot effect, the time for which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed may be different as compared to the case where the jackpot effect is performed after the transition effect is performed. Also, for example, in the post-transition jackpot effect, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in a symbol combination that is not derived in the decorative symbol variation game in which the transition effect is executed (so-called chance eyes, etc.), the variable symbols are then displayed again, and then the big hit Alternatively, the decorative symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed after the symbols are combined.

  -You may change suitably the kind of variation pattern, and the determination aspect of a variation pattern. For example, it may be provided with a variation pattern that can specify the transition gasse jackpot effect that derives the jackpot symbol combination after the transition gasse effect is executed as the contents of the effect. In this case, it is preferable that the variation pattern that can specify the transition gasse jackpot effect can be determined only when the entrance rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches. In this case, the variation pattern HP2 that can specify the transition gaze effect may not be determined when the entrance rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches. According to this, when the entry rate improvement state is given beyond the number of times of branching, when the turning effect is executed, it becomes any one of the transition effect, the transition gasset jackpot effect, and the post-transition jackpot effect. Can be grasped. That is, when the roaring effect is executed, either the first mode is entered or a big hit is made. For this reason, in the event that a squealing effect is executed, the player can be struck with anxiety about shifting to the first mode, but at the same time, he can expect a big hit. You can improve your interest.

  In the special symbol start process, a reach lottery (reach determination) may be performed as to whether or not the execution of the reach effect is allowed. At this time, the main control CPU 30a may perform a reach lottery when the big hit lottery is not won. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern that can specify the outlier reach effect when winning the reach lottery, while the variable pattern that can specify the outlier reach effect when not winning the reach lottery. May not be determined. In addition, when a specific condition is satisfied, for example, in the case of a special symbol variation game for the number of times of branching, a variation pattern other than a variation pattern that can identify a missed reach effect even when a reach lottery is won. Alternatively, even when the reach lottery is not won, a variation pattern capable of specifying the outlier reach effect may be determined.

  -The contents that can be specified from the jackpot information may be changed as appropriate. For example, the type of jackpot may not be specified. That is, the jackpot information only needs to be information that allows the main control CPU 30a to specify a gaming state given after the jackpot game ends.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, a jackpot that does not give a probability variation state may be provided. Further, a big hit may be provided that gives a long-term entrance rate improvement state when a big hit occurs in the non-entry rate improvement state. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so as to be able to shift from the first mode to the third mode without going through the second mode. Moreover, you may provide the big hit which does not provide a ball-entry rate improvement state when it becomes a big hit in the non-ball-entry rate improvement state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that there is a case where the shift to the second mode does not occur even when the big hit is made in the first mode. Further, in addition to the big hit, a small hit may be provided. The small hit is a hit for giving a small hit game that is a hit game that does not change the game state before and after the hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a may be able to determine the variation pattern HP6 that can specify the big hit effect after the transition even when the falling lottery is not won. For example, the main control CPU 30a may be able to determine the variation pattern HP6 in the special symbol variation game for the number of times of branching or in the special symbol variation game before reaching the number of times of branching. In the big hit effect after the transition, the effect mode appears to shift to the first mode, so that the player can be recognized as having finished the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state. And since it makes it seem that it was a big win in the special symbol fluctuation game after that, it can be made to feel that it was a big hit in the non-probable change state where the winning probability of the big win lottery is low compared with the probability change state. Therefore, in this separate example, it is possible to make the player feel as if he has won the big hit lottery with a low winning probability, and it is possible to improve the interest when the big hit.

  -The entrance rate improvement state may be terminated by a predetermined number of times regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. That is, the entrance rate improvement state may be ended after the special symbol variation game at the number of times of branching, without continuing beyond the number of times of branching. In this case, the third mode and the fourth mode are terminated after the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of times of branching with the end of the entering rate improvement state regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. Also good.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a state designation command for designating a gaming state or the like to the sub control CPU 31a. The contents specified by the state designation command include, for example, whether or not a probability change state is given, whether or not a ball entering rate improvement state is given, whether or not a short term entrance rate improving state is set, It is preferable to adopt the number of times that the special symbol variation game has been executed since the pitch rate improvement state is given or the entrance rate improvement state is given. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so as to shift the effect mode based on the state designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a, when a big hit is given, can determine whether the big hit given during the non-entry rate improvement state or the big hit given during the improved entrance rate state May be output to the sub-control CPU 31a. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so as to shift the effect mode based on the big hit state command and the entrance rate improvement command. Further, when controlling to change the effect mode as in this different example, the main control CPU 30a may omit the short-term entrance rate improvement command or the long-term entrance rate improvement command.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have an entry rate improvement function.
-The conditions for performing the notification regarding the change of the volume and the amount of light during execution of the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a performs notification regarding the change in volume and light amount on the condition that the center button BTe has been operated, but does not execute notification regarding the change in volume and light amount when the center button BTe is not operated. Thus, the effect display device 12 may be controlled.

  -You may change suitably the content of the alerting | reporting regarding the change of the volume and light quantity performed during execution of demonstration production. For example, instead of a volume meter or a light quantity meter, a notification regarding a change in volume and light quantity is performed by displaying a value of a volume flag or a value of a light quantity flag in a predetermined number (for example, an integer value of 1 to 10). Also good. In addition, the effect display device 12 performs notification that enables recognition of the intensity of the current effect, such as a volume meter display and a light intensity meter display, while setting a first change state such as an operation explanation image display. Therefore, it is possible not to execute the notification that enables recognition of the operation mode of the operation button BT for enabling the volume and the light amount to be changed.

  In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, and any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd is operated in the non-change state. The second change state may be set with the input of the operation signal indicating. In this case, the effect display device 12 does not display the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image during the period in which the non-change state is set in the third mode and the fourth mode, During the period in which the change state is set, a music type image, a mode type image, and an operation suggestion image may be displayed.

  The sub control CPU 31a may not display part or all of the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image in the third mode and the fourth mode. For example, in the third mode or the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a displays the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image when the first change state is set during execution of the demonstration effect. The effect display device 12 may be controlled not to display the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image. Further, for example, the sub control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so as not to always display the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image in the third mode and the fourth mode. In this case, the player can recognize the type of music from the music output from the speaker SP, and can recognize the presentation mode during the stay from the type of the music and the type of the background image.

  The sub-control CPU 31a changes the volume and the light amount by outputting sound from the speaker SP and emitting light from the decoration lamp LA instead of or in addition to the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image on the effect display device 12. Notification may be executed. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a replaces or in addition to the display of the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image on the effect display device 12, by outputting sound from the speaker SP or emitting light from the decoration lamp LA. You may perform the alert | report regarding the change of the kind and presentation mode. In this example, both the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA correspond to notification means.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may switch and set the change state on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed without any of the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd being operated in the first change state.

  The sub control CPU 31a causes the first decorative lamp LAa to emit light with a light quantity based on a reference light quantity that can be specified from the value of the light quantity flag, while causing the second decorative lamp LAb to be emitted with a preset light quantity regardless of the reference light quantity. Although it was controlled to emit light, it is not limited to this. For example, the sub control CPU 31a causes the second decorative lamp LAb to emit light with a light quantity based on a reference light quantity that can be specified from the value of the light quantity flag, while the first decorative lamp LAa has a preset light quantity regardless of the reference light quantity. May be controlled to emit light. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may perform control so that both the first decorative lamp LAa and the second decorative lamp LAb emit light with a light amount based on a reference light amount that can be specified from the value of the light amount flag.

  ・ The volume setting knob may be omitted. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a can set the value of the volume flag in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT from a predetermined setting range.

  The sub control CPU 31a may be able to change either the volume or the light amount. Further, instead of or in addition to the volume and the light amount, the movable range and the movable speed of the movable body that can perform a predetermined operation may be changed. For example, in a vibration effect that vibrates a predetermined member such as the operation button BT. The strength of vibration may be changeable. That is, the intensity of the effect that can be changed by the sub control CPU 31a according to the operation of the operation button BT is not limited to the volume or the light amount.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change any one of the type of music and the effect mode. Instead of or in addition to the type of music and the effect mode, the type of effect that can be executed, the light emission pattern of the decorative lamp LA, and the like may be changeable. That is, the production mode that the sub control CPU 31a can change according to the operation of the operation button BT is not limited to the type of music and the production mode.

  -The number of operation buttons BT may be changed as appropriate. For example, in addition to the up / down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd and the center button BTe, other buttons may be provided. In this case, a dedicated operation button may be provided when changing each of the volume, light intensity, music type, and effect mode.

  If the variation time of the special symbol variation game is managed by the sub-control board 31, it is not necessary to output the all symbol stop command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 12 so that the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped when the variation time of the special symbol variation game has elapsed.

  ・ Sub control board 31 is a sub-control board, and separately from sub control board 31, display control board that specially controls effect display device 12, audio control board that specially controls speaker SP, and decorative lamp LA A lamp control board to be controlled may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 12.
-You may materialize in the pachinko machine using a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a falling lottery. For example, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that grants a probable state until the next jackpot is awarded. In this case, it is good to have a big hit that does not give a probability variation state. Further, for example, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that gives a certain variation state until a predetermined number of special symbol variation games are completed. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called V certain machine) that gives a certain change state when a game ball passes through a specific area. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability changing function.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to a game ball passing a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a mode effect.

  -You may embody in a slot machine (rotating-type game machine). The slot machine can start the symbol variation game triggered by the betting of the game medium. In the slot machine, the combination of symbols that can be derived to the symbol display means is determined by a predetermined start operation, and the symbol display means starts the variable display of symbols, and the symbol combination is triggered by a predetermined stop operation. Derived by the symbol display means. The slot machine is configured to be able to shift to an advantageous state (winning game) according to the combination of symbols derived by the symbol display means. As an advantageous state in the slot machine, for example, a bonus game can be considered. In addition, as an advantageous state in the slot machine, a game state (so-called replay time) in which the determination probability of the combination of symbols that determines the grant of re-game is changed from a normal probability to a high probability, or a symbol that determines the payout of game media A gaming state (so-called assist time) in which a stop operation mode necessary for deriving the symbol combination at the time of determining the combination is considered.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the predetermined lottery results in the specific result, the winning game granting means for granting a winning game after the end of the varying game, and variation information that can at least identify the variation time of the varying game Information determining means for determining a specific variation information by the information determining means in the specific performance mode, and the control means determines the hit after the end of the variation game based on the specific variation information. When a game is given, the change of the intensity of the effect is not restricted during the period in which the corresponding game is given, while in the specific effect mode, different from the specific variation information by the information determining means When the change information is determined and the winning game is given after the end of the change game based on the normal change information, the period in which the corresponding game is given It may be regulated to change the intensity of the effect to.

  (B) The specific variation information is variation information that can be determined when the predetermined lottery result is the specific result in the variation game after the specific variation count in the specific rendering mode. When the specific variation information is determined, the effect control means is the same or substantially the same effect as the effect performed when the specific effect mode is ended, and the predetermined effect in the normal effect mode. An effect that is the same as or substantially the same as the effect performed when the result of the lottery becomes the specific result.

  BT ... operation buttons (operation means), BTa to BTd ... up / down / left / right buttons (first operation unit), BTe ... center button (second operation unit), LA ... decoration lamp, LAa ... first decoration lamp, LAb ... Second decoration lamp, SP ... speaker, 12 ... production display device (display means, notification means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (winning game granting means, probability variation control means, lottery means, easy winning state Control means, information determining means) 31... Sub-control board, 31 a .sub.control CPU (effect control means, intensity changing means, regulating means, effect mode control means, change control means), 31 c .sub.control RAM (information Storage means).

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable game according to a predetermined lottery result,
Probability change control means for performing control related to a probability variation state in which the probability that the predetermined lottery result is a specific result is changed from a low probability to a high probability
An end lottery means for performing a lottery on whether to end the probability variation state;
Operation means;
Production control means capable of performing production production;
Intensity changing means capable of changing the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operating means;
Production mode control means for performing control related to the production mode capable of specifying the execution mode of the production,
The production mode has at least a specific production mode,
The probability variation control means is configured to end the probability variation state on condition that the lottery by the end lottery means is won while giving the probability variation state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. ,
The production mode control means is configured to shift the production mode to the specific production mode in connection with the provision of the probability variation state.
The specific performance mode can be continued until the variation game with the specific variation number of times ends, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, while in the variation game after the specific variation number of times. Is continued on the condition that the probability variation state is given,
In the specific effect mode, the change mode of the intensity of the effect is the same predetermined change regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given until the variation game of the specific variation number is finished. It has become an aspect ,
The predetermined change mode in the specific performance mode is:
In the period when the variable game is being executed, the intensity of the effect cannot be changed,
In a period in which the variable game is not executed, a big hit game is not given, and there is no variable game on hold, an image suggesting an operation is triggered by an operation of the operation means. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed on display means and capable of changing the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operation means .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the intensity of the effect that can be changed by the intensity changing means is at least one of a volume in the sound effect as the effect and a light amount in the light emission effect as the effect. Comprising a regulating means for regulating a change in strength by the strength changing means,
The production mode control means is configured to shift the production mode to a normal production mode when ending the specific production mode,
The regulating means is
In the specific effect mode, while the change game is being executed, the change in the intensity of the effect is restricted,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, in the normal effect mode, a change in the intensity of the effect is not restricted in at least a part of a period during which the variable game is executed. Winning means that game balls can win,
An easy-to-win state control unit that performs control related to an easy-to-win state that makes it easy to win game balls to the winning unit as compared to a normal state,
It is configured so that the starting condition of the variable game can be given in response to winning of a game ball to the winning means,
When the easy-to-win state control means grants the easy-to-win state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, whether or not the probability variation state is given until the variation game of the specific variation number of times ends. Regardless of whether or not the easy-to-win state is continued, the easy-to-win state is continued on the condition that the probability variation state is given in the variation game after the specific variation number of times. And
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific effect mode is an effect mode when the winning easy state is given.

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