JP6524924B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  It relates to a gaming machine.

  As a pachinko gaming machine in recent years, a big hit lottery with a predetermined probability is made with the game ball entering the starting opening on the game board surface (game area), and if the big hit lottery is won, a big hit (special game The pachinko game machine which can shift to the state and open the large winning opening provided on the game board surface and obtain a large number of prize balls is the mainstream. In the pachinko gaming machine configured in this way, a time-saving gaming state that raises the efficiency of symbol fluctuation for notifying the lottery result in the big hit lottery and the probability variation gaming state that raises the winning probability in the big hit lottery There are also gaming machines that have the above-mentioned gaming states and create a gaming progress state advantageous to the player by these gaming states, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. Then, a presentation output device for enhancing presentation effects by sounds and lights (including images) is further provided, and the player performs various presentation displays by operating the operation members to further enhance the amusement of the game. There are also many such configurations.

JP, 2015-029870, A JP, 2015-110075, A Patent 5825404 gazette JP, 2013-158596, A

  However, since there are many such gaming machines in the past, there is a problem that development of a model that can realize further innovative game characteristics is desired.

The gaming machine according to this aspect is
The main game starting port where the game ball can enter
Auxiliary game starting port where the game ball can enter
A main game identification information display section capable of displaying main game identification information;
An auxiliary game identification information display unit capable of displaying the auxiliary game identification information;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
A speaker that outputs an effect sound,
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
It is controlled for main game identification information to be stopped and displayed after the main game identification information is variably displayed on the main game identification information display unit based on the entry of the game ball into the main game start port. Identification information display control means;
Special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player after the main game identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode;
An auxiliary game for controlling the auxiliary game identification information to be stopped and displayed after the auxiliary game identification information is variably displayed on the auxiliary game identification information display unit based on the entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start opening. Identification information display control means;
After the auxiliary game identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, auxiliary game control means capable of opening the variable member;
As a game state during non-execution of the special game, there is a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which the variable member is more likely to be open than the normal gaming state, and control to set the special gaming state after the execution of the special game is over Game state control means to obtain
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
The effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be output at a volume corresponding to the currently set volume level,
Under the situation where the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the main game identification information is stopped and displayed except for the predetermined stop display mode The volume of the effect sound is reduced or the effect sound is silenced compared to the specific timing before the elapse of the predetermined time after the game identification information is stopped and displayed except for the predetermined stop display mode Are configured to
When the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit and the game ball enters the main game start opening, the display of the predetermined standby demonstration screen displayed is ended. While
When the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit and the game ball enters the auxiliary game start opening, the display of the predetermined standby demonstration screen displayed is ended. It is configured not to
When adjusting the volume level, the volume adjustment screen showing the currently set volume level can be displayed on the effect display unit,
The predetermined standby demonstration screen is a screen different from the volume adjustment screen,
Under the condition where the predetermined standby demo screen is displayed on the effect display unit, the volume adjustment screen is displayed by performing a player operation for adjusting the volume level, and the volume level adjustment and the volume adjustment are performed. While changing the display content of the screen can also be executed in the same operation mode as the player operation, the predetermined standby demo screen does not require the player operation, and the main game identification information stops the predetermined It is constituted so that it may be displayed on condition of progress of time after being stopped and displayed by other than a display mode,
Other than when the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit, the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed after at least the main game identification information is stopped and displayed except for the predetermined stop display mode. The player operation for adjusting the volume level can be received even in a predetermined period until it is displayed on the effect display unit, and the volume adjustment screen is a player for adjusting the volume level even in the predetermined period. It is displayed by performing an operation, and the adjustment of the volume level in the predetermined period and the change of the display content of the volume adjustment screen can also be executed in the same operation mode as the player operation,
Although the display of the volume adjustment screen is maintained even when the main gaming identification information starts variable display during the display of the volume adjustment screen, the specific time has elapsed since the display start of the volume adjustment screen. The volume adjustment screen is configured to be hidden,
The predetermined light emitting member is configured to emit light with a light amount corresponding to the currently set light amount level, and when a player operation for adjusting the light amount level is performed, based on the player operation Light level can be adjusted,
The player operation for adjusting the volume level and the player operation for adjusting the light level can be performed using the same operation member, while the player operation for adjusting the volume level And the operation mode of the operation member when performing the player operation for adjusting the light amount level is different from the operation mode of the operation member when performing the
In a situation where a predetermined effect capable of changing the display mode is displayed in response to the operation of the operation member, the adjustment of the volume level by the player operation is performed to adjust the volume level using the operation member. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is not possible to adjust the light amount level by a player operation for adjusting the light amount level using the operation member.
<Supplementary Note>
In addition, although listed about another aspect different from this aspect below, it is possible to implement without being limited to these at all.
The gaming machine according to this aspect is
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying identification information;
A speaker (for example, a speaker D24) that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
One or more operable operation members (for example, sub input button SB);
A main gaming unit (for example, a main control board M) that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) capable of displaying an effect;
And a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board S) that controls effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
The main gaming unit (for example, the main control board M)
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) to the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) side,
The secondary gaming unit (for example, secondary control board S),
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main gaming unit (for example, main control board M) side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
Based on the operation state of a predetermined operation member (for example, the sub input button SB), the volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker (for example, the speaker D24) is configured to be adjustable.
When the predetermined image is displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG), the volume level of the effect sound can be adjusted.
When a predetermined period elapses from the display end timing of the predetermined image or the stop display timing of the identification information, the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) can be configured to display the specific effect. Game machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine according to the present aspect, it is possible to realize further novel gaming characteristics in the gaming machine adopting the concept of creating a gaming progress state advantageous to the player.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an operation diagram of the sub input button and the lever in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an overall electrical block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a main flow chart on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an error detection process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the motorized product drive determination process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of main game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of main game symbol display processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a first (second) main game symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of a main gaming table used in a first (second) main gaming symbol display process on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of specific game end determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of special game operating condition determination processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game control processing on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination processing after the end of the special game on the main control board side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a main flowchart of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of management operation control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a management menu screen display image view in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of power saving mode switching control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of non-gaming period control processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of customization control processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is a flow chart of customization guidance screen display control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 24 is a customization guide screen image diagram 1 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a display control process during customization in progress on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 26 is a customization guide screen image view 2 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the during-game customization control processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of hold information management processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of rendering operation content determination processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 31 is an effect table on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display control process on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of button attraction execution processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a single-shot push effect execution process on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 35 is a flow chart of the continuous hitting effect execution processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of long press effect execution processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 37 is an image diagram of automatic button operation execution in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of hidden button effect execution processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 39 is a hidden button effect image 1 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of special game related display control processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of background image display processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the electric decoration lamp operation control process on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 43 is an electric decoration table on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of volume control processing on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 45 is a sound volume determination table on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 46 is a main flowchart on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 47 is a flowchart of non-gaming period control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 48 is a flowchart of right-handed instruction display control processing on the sub main control unit side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 49 is a flow chart of the continuous hit presentation execution process on the side of the sub main control unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment. FIG. 50 shows an example of display priority that can be applied to this example. FIG. 51 is a diagram 2 of a hidden button effect image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 52 is a hidden button effect image 3 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 53 shows a hidden button effect image 4 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 54 is a hidden button effect image 5 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 55 is a customization guidance screen image diagram 3 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 56 shows an example of automatic double hitting effect in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

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  First, the meaning of each term in the present specification will be described. The term "entry" includes not only winnings where the winning balls are paid out, but also passing to "through chuckers" where there is no winning balls paid out. The “identification information” may be in any form as long as it can identify the type of information through the five senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), but preferably it is visual, eg, numbers, letters, symbols And the like. In addition, in the present specification, "identification information" may be referred to as a main gaming symbol / special symbol (special drawing) or a decorative symbol (graphic drawing), but "special symbol (special drawing)" is a main control board It is identification information whose display is controlled on the side, and "decorative symbol (dressing)" is identification information as an effect displayed on the side of the sub control board. “Identifiable information can be displayed” is not limited to any display method. For example, light emission of light emitting means (for example, liquid crystal, LED, 7 segments) (including not only the presence or absence of light but also the difference in color), physical Display (for example, stop display of a symbol drawn on a reel band at a predetermined position) and the like can be mentioned. "Effect" refers to display content that enhances the interest of a game, and includes, for example, identification information change, stop, notice, etc., moving images and pictures such as animations and live-actions, still images such as pictures, characters, etc. Combinations can be mentioned. The "opened state, open state" and "closed state, closed state" are, for example, open state = easy-to-win state and closed state = no prize in the configuration of a general large winning opening (so-called, attacker). It will be easy. Also, for example, a state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an advanced state) projected from the game board (the player side) and a state (hereinafter referred to as the retracted state) retracted into the game board (opposite to the player side) In a configuration (so-called Vero type attacker) capable of taking the above condition, the advancing state = the winning easy state, and the retreating state = the winning non-easiness state. The "random number" is a random number used in a lottery (lottery by an electronic computer) for determining some game content in a pachinko gaming machine, and includes pseudo random numbers in addition to narrow random numbers (for example, hard as random numbers Random number, soft random number as pseudo random number). For example, the so-called "basic random number" affecting the outcome of the game, specifically, "winning random number (random number for winning lottery)" associated with the transition of the special game, the variation pattern (or variation time) of the identification symbol is determined "Variation mode decision random number" for doing, "symbol decision random number" which decides stop pattern, and "per hit symbol decision random number" which decides whether or not to shift to specific game (for example probability fluctuation game) after special game be able to. When determining the content of the variation mode or the content of the fixed identification information, it is not necessary to use all these random numbers, and at least one random number which is the same as or different from each other may be used. In addition, in this specification, the number of random numbers may be displayed in the form of the number of random numbers or a plurality of random numbers, but once in the entrance (for example, starting entrance) which is a trigger for acquiring random numbers. The random number acquired by entering the ball is referred to as one (ie, in the above example, a bundle of random numbers such as a winning random number + a variation mode determination random number + a symbol determination random number ... is referred to as a single random number) . Also, for example, one type of random number (for example, a winning random number) may also be another type of random number (for example, a symbol determination random number). The “gaming state” is, for example, a special gaming state in which the special winning opening can be opened, a transition to the special gaming state, a transition to the special gaming state from a non-probability fluctuation gaming state where the lottery probability is a predetermined value. Transition game state with high lottery probability, transition to special game Auxiliary game state with assistance for winning to start slot that becomes transition lottery to special game (so-called, normal symbol time reduction state, for example, variable members are attached to the start slot In the case, the open period of the variable member is long, the open winning probability of the variable member is high, the notification time of the result of the open lottery of the variable member is short, and so on. The “expected average execution time of easily enterable ball games per unit time” assumes a situation in which the symbol variation of the auxiliary gaming symbol is performed continuously (for example, the condition in which the suspension relating to the auxiliary gaming symbol always exists) In this case, it means the ratio of the open period per unit time (for example, 5 minutes) of the variable member attached to the starting opening, but in terms of internal processing, in other words, based on the gaming state mentioned above, When the variable member is attached to the starting opening, long and short of the open period of the variable member (so-called open extension function operation state / non-operation state), winning of the ordinary symbol (auxiliary game symbol) that triggers the opening of the variable member Probability high and low (so-called flat figure high probability state · low probability state), long and short variation time of the normal symbol (auxiliary game pattern) that triggers opening of the variable member (so-called flat figure fluctuation shortening function Operating condition-actuated state), is realized by any one or more combinations of the like. "Adjust the volume level" is to change all the volumes including the maximum volume that can be output, for example, when the maximum volume is changed from "90 dB" to "80 dB" by adjusting the volume level The output volume is “90 dB” to “80 dB”, and the volume etc. output during the variation of the decoration pattern that does not become reach variation is “50 dB”. For example, the maximum volume and the volume other than the maximum volume are also changed by adjusting the volume level. "Adjust the light amount level" is to change all the light amounts including the maximum light amount that can be output, for example, by adjusting the light amount level, the maximum light amount is changed from "brightness 10" to "brightness 7" In the case of super reach effect, the light quantity in the situation of maximum light quantity becomes "brightness 10" to "brightness 7", and the light quantity etc. in the fluctuation of the decorative pattern not reaching reach change from "brightness 7" to "brightness For example, the maximum light amount and the light amount other than the maximum light amount are also changed by adjusting the light amount level. The "automatic operation state" is a state in which the automatic button operation setting is on, and a state in which a cut-in effect or the like is performed without operating the sub input button SB or the lever SB-3 in the button valid period. ing. The "non-automatic operation state" is a state in which the auto button operation setting is off, and the cut-in effect is not executed unless the sub input button SB or the lever SB-3 is operated in the button valid period. There is.

  The following embodiment is a model in which two conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machines are mixed (type 1 first type compound machine). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is within the scope when applied to other gaming machines (eg, conventional pachinko gaming machines such as conventional type 1, type 2, type 3 and general electronic combination). . Note that the present embodiment is merely an example, and relates to the order of each step regarding various processes such as the location and function of each means, the on / off timing of the flag, and the means name etc. It is not limited to the following aspects. In addition, the embodiments and modifications described above should not be construed as limiting as applied to specific ones, and may be any combination. For example, it should be understood that a modification of one embodiment is a modification of another embodiment, and even if one modification and another modification are independently described, It should be understood that a combination of the modification and the other modification is also described. Further, in the present embodiment, there are a lottery table and a reference table regarding various tables, but these are not limited, and the lottery table may be a reference table or vice versa. Further, in the present example, the “table” is not limited to the format, and one or more selection candidates are selected from a plurality of selection candidates based on one or more pieces of information. It should be understood that it is an aspect that is associated. Furthermore, numerical values as specific examples shown in the following embodiments and modifications {e.g. winning probability at the time of lottery execution, maximum number of rounds at special game, symbol fluctuation time, number of continuations in each gaming state, etc.} This is merely an example, and in particular, different conditions (for example, the conditions of the first main game side and the second main game side, the conditions of the probability change game and the non-probability change game, time reduction game and the non-probability change game) It is understood that the size relationship and combination of the numerical values shown in the conditions for the time reduction game, etc. may be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the following embodiments and modifications. Should. For example, on the first main game side and the second main game side, the winning probability at the time of lottery execution and the magnitude relationship in the expected value of the maximum round number at the special game time are: first main game side = second main game side Even if it is illustrated as such, the magnitude relationship may be appropriately changed such that the first main game side <the second main game side, or the first main game side> the second main game side. Good (other figures, same for conditions). Also, for example, when configuring as the number of continuations of the probability variation gaming state based on the purport of continuing until the next big hit occurs, does “65535” be set as the number of continuations (constructed so as to be substantially continued), Alternatively, even in the option of the realization method based on the same purpose of maintaining the probability fluctuation gaming state until the next big hit occurs without setting the number of continuations, it does not greatly deviate from the spirit of the following embodiments and modifications. It should be understood that it may be changed as appropriate.

  Here, before describing each component, the features (outline) of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Pachinko gaming machines are mainly composed of gaming machine slots and gaming boards. Hereinafter, these will be described in order.

  First, the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine includes an outer frame D12, a front frame D14, a transparent plate D16, a door D18, an upper bowl D20, a lower bowl D22, and a firing handle D44. First, the outer frame D12 is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine at a position where it should be installed. The front frame D14 is a frame aligned with the opening of the outer frame D12, and is attached to the outer frame D12 so as to be able to open and close via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame D14 includes a mechanism for firing a game ball, a mechanism for detachably accommodating a game board, a mechanism for guiding or recovering the game ball, and the like. The transparent plate D16 is formed of glass or the like and is supported by the door D18. The door D18 is openably and closably attached to the front frame D14 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball dish D20 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and removing the game balls from the lower ball dish D22. The lower ball tray D22 has a mechanism for storing and removing game balls. In addition, a speaker D24 is provided between the upper bowl D20 and the lower bowl D22, and a sound effect corresponding to the game state or the like is output.

  Next, in the game board, a game area D30 partitioned by the outer rail D32 and the inner rail D34 is formed. Then, in the game area D30, in addition to a plurality of mechanisms such as a plurality of game nails and windmills not shown and various general winning openings, a first main game start opening A10, a second main game start opening B10, an auxiliary game start opening H10, 1st large winning opening C10, 2nd large winning opening C20, 1st main game symbol display A20, 2nd main game symbol display B20, effect display SG, auxiliary game symbol display H20, center decoration D38, out mouth D36 and a movable object YK are installed. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail in order.

  Next, the first main game start port A10 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the first main game. As a specific configuration, the first main game start port A10 is provided with a first main game start port entering ball detection device A11s. Here, the first main game start slot entrance ball detection device A11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball to the first main game start slot A10, and the first main game start indicating the entrance ball at the time of entry Generate ball entry information.

  Next, the second main game start port B10 is installed as a start winning port corresponding to the second main game. As a specific configuration, the second main game start port B10 includes a second main game start port ball detection device B11s and a second main game start port electric role object B11d. Here, the second main game start slot entrance ball detection device B11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball to the second main game start slot B10, and indicates the second main game start indicating the entrance ball at the time of entry. Generate ball entry information. Next, the second main game start port electric winning combination B11d is changed into a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win in the second main game start port B10 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the closed state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first main game start opening A10 and the second main game start opening B10 are provided separately from each other, and the game flows down the left side (based on the center of the game area) of the game area D30. The ball is configured to be easily guided to the first main game start opening A10 and the second main game start opening B10 (it is easy to be guided by the game nail). On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side (based on the middle of the game area) of the game area D30 is hard to be guided to the first main game start port A10 (it becomes difficult to be guided by the game nail), while the second main game start is started. It is configured to be easily guided to the mouth B10. In addition, "it is easy to be induced" and "it is hard to be induced" are determined by the size of the number of balls when 10000 balls are respectively emitted to the right and left sides of the game ball, for example.

  In the present embodiment, although the electric bonus is provided on the second main game start opening B10 side, the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric bonus is provided on the first main game start opening A10 side. May be Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first main game start slot A10 and the second main game start slot B10 are arranged to overlap, and the presence of the first main game start slot A10 makes the second main game start slot Although the upper portion of B10 is configured to be closed, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first main game start port A10 and the second main game start port B10 are configured to be separated and arranged It is also good.

  Next, the auxiliary game start port H10 includes the auxiliary game start port entrance detection device H11s. Here, the auxiliary game start slot entrance detection device H11s is a sensor that detects the entrance of the game ball to the auxiliary game start slot H10, and generates the auxiliary game start slot entrance information indicating the ball entry when entering the ball. Do. It should be noted that the entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start port H10 is a trigger for a lottery for expanding the second main game start port electric winning combination B11d of the second main game start port B10.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the right side (based on the center of the game area) of the game area D30 is easily guided to the auxiliary game start port H10, while the left side of the game area D30 (based on the center of the game area). The game ball that flows down is configured to be less likely to be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10. {However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A game ball flowing down the right and left sides (based on the middle of the game area) of the game area D30 may be guided to the auxiliary game start port H10 (auxiliary game start) It comprises to provide two mouths H10)}.

  Next, the first large winning opening C10 and the second large winning opening C20 are provided on the upper right of the out port D36, and the gaming ball flowing down the right side (based on the middle of the gaming area) of the gaming area D30 is Before reaching the out port D36, it is configured to easily pass through the area where the first large winning opening C10 and the second large winning opening C20 are disposed.

  Next, the first large winning opening C10 is in the form of a horizontal rectangle that opens when the first main gaming symbol (special symbol) or the second main gaming symbol (special symbol) is stopped by the big hit symbol, and the out-port It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game located above D36. Specifically, the first large winning opening C10 is a first large winning opening winning detection device C11s for detecting the entry of the game ball, and the first large winning opening electric combination C11d (and the first large winning). And a mouth solenoid C13). Here, the first large winning opening winning combination detection device C11s is a sensor that detects the entering of the gaming ball to the first large winning opening C10, and the first large winning opening entering ball information indicating the entering at the time of entering the ball Generate The first big winning opening electric winning combination C11d changes the first big winning opening C10 to the first big winning opening C10 in the normal state where the gaming ball can not win or difficult to win and the opening state where the gaming ball is easy to win (first (1) The large winning opening solenoid C13 is excited and varied). In the present embodiment, the form of the big winning opening is changed to a horizontal rectangular shape and the gaming ball can not be won or difficult to win in a normal state and an open state in which the gaming ball can easily win. It is not limited to In that case, for example, a mode capable of taking an advanced state in which the rod-like member provided in the big winning opening protrudes to the player side and a retracted state in which the bar member is retracted to the player side (so-called An opening on the passage through which the game ball can roll is a large winning opening, and it is also possible to use a state in which the opening is closed and a state in which the opening is open (so-called slide-type attacker). It is preferable in the case where it is desired to secure the number of ball entry into the special winning opening to a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the second large winning opening C20 forms a horizontal rectangular shape that is opened when the first main gaming symbol (special symbol) or the second main gaming symbol (special symbol) stops at the big hit symbol. It is a winning opening corresponding to the main game located above the mouth D36. As a specific configuration, the second large winning opening C20, the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s for detecting the entry of the game ball, and the second large winning opening electric combination C21d (and the second large winning And a mouth solenoid C23). Here, the second large winning opening winning combination detection device C21s is a sensor that detects the entering of the gaming ball to the second large winning opening C20, the second large winning opening entering ball information showing the entering at the time of entering the ball Generate The gaming ball having entered the second big winning opening C20 is configured to be detected by the second big winning opening winning detection device C21 s. Next, the second big winning opening electric winning combination C21d, in the second big winning opening C20 the game ball can not be winning or difficult to win the normal state and the opening state where the gaming ball is easy to win the second big winning opening C20 Make it variable. In the present embodiment, the form of the big winning opening is changed to a horizontal rectangular shape and the gaming ball can not be won or difficult to win in a normal state and an open state in which the gaming ball can easily win. It is not limited to In that case, for example, a mode capable of taking an advanced state in which the rod-like member provided in the big winning opening protrudes to the player side and a retracted state in which the bar member is retracted to the player side (so-called An opening on the passage through which the game ball can roll is a large winning opening, and it is also possible to use a state in which the opening is closed and a state in which the opening is open (so-called slide-type attacker). It is preferable in the case where it is desired to secure the number of ball entry into the special winning opening to a predetermined number (for example, 10).

  Next, the first main game symbol display device A20 (the second main game symbol display device B20) is related to the first main game symbol (the second main game symbol) corresponding to the first main game (the second main game) Is an apparatus that executes the displayed information. Specifically, the first main game symbol display device A20 (the second main game symbol display device B20), the first main game symbol display portion A21g (the second main game symbol display portion B21g), and the first main game And a symbol hold display unit A21 h (a second main game symbol hold display unit B21 h). Here, the first main game symbol holding display area A21h (the second main game symbol holding display area B21h) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps is the first main game (second main game) Corresponds to the number of pending random numbers (the number of fluctuations of the main game symbol not being executed). In addition, 1st main game symbol display part A21g (2nd main game symbol display part B21g) is comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and 1st main game symbol (2nd main game symbol) is "0"-"9. "10" numbers displayed with "" and lost "-" {However, not limited to this, 7-segment LED is used to make it difficult for the player to recognize which main game symbol is displayed It is preferable to use and display by a symbol or the like. In addition, the number of reservations is not limited to four lamps, and the maximum number of reservations can be displayed (for example, one lamp can be displayed. Number 1: lighted, pending number 2: low-speed blinking, pending number 3: medium-speed blinking, pending number 4: high-speed blinking, if configured).

  In the present embodiment, the first main game symbol display device A20 (the second main game symbol display device B20), because the first main game symbol (the second main game symbol) does not have to have a dramatic role. The size of is set so as not to be noticeable. However, when adopting a method in which the first main game symbol (the second main game symbol) itself has an effective role and the first decorative symbol (the second decorative symbol) is not displayed, the effect to be described later The first main game symbol (second main game symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal display such as the display device SG.

  Next, the round indicator light D60 is subjected to symbol variation relating to the jackpot symbol, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the number of actual rounds of jackpot executed (the details will be described later, but there is an acquired ball Regardless, the total number of rounds executed in the big hit is configured to be displayed by the round indicator light D60 (the display mode of the round indicator light D60 will be described later). In addition, the timing when the actual number of rounds related to the big hit is displayed on the round display light D60 is the timing after the effect executed during the symbol change related to the big hit, and is executed during the round related to the big hit It is the timing before the production to be done.

  Next, the effect display device SG is a device that executes display or the like of an effect image including a decorative symbol that fluctuates / stops in conjunction with the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol. Here, as a specific configuration, the effect display device SG includes a display area SG10 in which the effect is executed including the change display of the decorative symbol and the like. Here, the display area SG10 is a first hold display unit SG12 (and a second hold display unit SG13) for displaying main game hold information, and a moving image of a decorative symbol variation of a plurality of rows imitating, for example, a slot machine game. And a decorative symbol display area SG11 for displaying the In the present embodiment, the effect display device SG is configured by a liquid crystal display, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or an LED. Next, the first hold display unit SG12 (and the second hold display unit SG13) is composed of four lamps, which are linked to the hold lamp of the main game symbol.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming symbol display device H20 is a device that executes display and the like regarding the auxiliary gaming symbol. As a specific configuration, the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 includes an auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g and an auxiliary game symbol hold display portion H21h. Here, the auxiliary gaming symbol holding display unit H21 h is configured of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamps corresponds to the number of holdings of the auxiliary gaming symbol fluctuation (the number of auxiliary gaming symbol fluctuation not being executed).

  Next, the center decoration D38 is installed around the effect display device SG, and has functions such as a channel of the game ball, protection of the effect display device SG, and decoration. In addition, the game effect lamp D26 is provided in an area other than the game area D30 or the game area D30, and plays an effect by blinking or the like.

  Next, the movable object combination YK is installed in the vicinity of the effect display device SG, and plays a role of driving and boosting the game at the time of effect execution accompanying the symbol variation. It moves up and down, drives to rotate, turns on, and makes the drive stand out, and the big hit expectation (select ratio of symbol variation that will be a big hit where a certain effect is executed And assuming that the appearance rate of symbol variation that is a loss for which a certain effect is executed is B, the big hit expectation of the certain effect is "A / (A + B)", that is, the occurrence rate of big hit fluctuation It is preferable to be configured to be easy to drive with a high symbol variation), which is a ratio of the occurrence ratio of the big hit variation to the total of the occurrence ratio of the left variation and the left variation).

  Next, a power saving mode display lamp (for example, configured by an LED) D70 is configured to light based on whether the power saving mode is on.

  Next, the basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko game machine controls the entire operation of the pachinko game machine, and in particular, controls the entire game operation such as lottery when entering the first main game start port A10 (second main game start port B10) (ie, the game Control board M that performs control directly related to the benefit of the person and effect control means (sub main control) that performs display control and the like related to various effects on the effect display device SG that adds interest to the game U volume Part) SM, sub-sub control unit SS mainly performing effect display, prize ball tank KT, prize ball rail KR, and game balls supplied from the prize ball tank KT according to the winning on each winning opening A prize ball dispensing apparatus (set base) KE having a dispensing unit KE10 or the like for dispensing to the dish D20, a prize ball dispensing control board KH for controlling the dispensing operation by the dispensing unit KE10, and a gaming ball (storage ball) for the upper bowl dish D20. The game area D30 A launcher D 42 for launching one ball at a time, a launch control board D 40 for controlling the launch operation of the launcher D 42, a power unit E for supplying power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine, and a pachinko gaming machine power on / off A power switch Ea or the like which is a switch is provided on the back of the front frame D14 (opposite to the game side).

  Next, FIG. 3 is an operation diagram of the sub input button SB and the lever SB-3 according to the present embodiment. The sub input button SB and the lever SB-3 are disposed on the front of the gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, and are integrally formed into one member by the sub input button SB and the lever SB-3. Is configured. First, the operation mode of the sub input button SB will be described in detail. As shown to the same figure (a), lever SB-3 is accommodated in the inside of the member which forms upper bowl dish D20 (it is called an accommodation state). Incidentally, the lever SB-3 is in the stored state during most of the game, such as during the main game symbol suspension. Also, the lever SB-3 is configured not to detect the operation even when operated in the stored state (a presentation based on the operation is not performed). On the other hand, the sub input button SB can be operated when the lever SB-3 is in the stored state, and the operation can be detected by pressing the sub input button SB. The button valid period in the execution variation of the button single-shot effect (described later, the button single-shot effect, the button continuous hitting effect, the button long-press effect, the hidden button effect or the symbol variation to execute hidden button effect By operating the sub input button SB in the period in which the effect is executed by operating the sub input button SB, the effect based on the operation is performed. In addition, the period which receives operation of lever SB-3 by the symbol change which performs the lever production mentioned later is called the lever effective period.

  Next, the operation mode of the lever SB-3 will be described in detail. The same figure (c) is in the same state as the same figure (a). In this state, the lever SB-3 can not be operated, or the effect is not executed even if it is operated. Next, as shown in (d) in the figure, when the lever effective period (period in which the operation of the lever SB-3 becomes effective) in the symbol variation in which the lever effect is executed (the timing one second before the lever effective period) Etc.), the lever SB-3 is driven to project from the member forming the upper bowl D20 (this state is referred to as a projecting state), and as shown in FIG. By being in the projecting state, an operation of pulling in the front direction as viewed from the player becomes possible. By pulling the lever SB-3 in the lever effective period in the lever effect, the input of the lever SB-3 is detected, and the effect based on the operation of the lever SB-3 is performed. It should be noted that the jackpot expectation of the symbol fluctuation when the lever effect is executed during the symbol fluctuation is higher than the jackpot expectation of the symbol fluctuation when the button single-shot effect is executed during the symbol fluctuation. It is desirable to configure as follows. In addition, it is preferable to set the effect mode in which the lever effect is more visible to the player than the button one-off effect. In addition, as an operation mode of the lever SB-3 in the lever effective period, a single pull (operation mode in which the lever SB-3 is pulled only once in a short time) and a continuous pull (operation mode in which the lever SB-3 is pulled multiple times) , And (a mode of operation in which the lever SB-3 continues to be pulled for a predetermined period of time). In addition, with the lever single pulling pulling effect which is the lever production which executes the single shot pulling, the lever continuous pulling pulling effect which is the lever directing which executes the continuous pulling, and the lever long pulling pulling effect which is the lever directing which executes the long pulling, You may be comprised so that the big hit expectation of fluctuation may differ.

  Next, the electrical schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the payout of gaming balls is performed based on the main control board M that controls the progress of the game and information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M. Based on information (signals, commands, etc.) from the main control board M to control the award ball payout control board KH to be controlled, various effects on the effect display device SG such as fluctuation / stop of the decorative symbol, sound from the speaker D24, A sub control board S (in this example, the sub main control unit SM and the sub sub control unit SS are disposed on one board) which controls the lighting of the game effect lamp D26 and the execution of an error notification etc. And a power supply unit E that supplies power to the entire gaming machine including the control board. Here, the sub control board S controls various effects on the effect display device SG such as variation and stop of the decorative symbol, sounds from the speaker D24, lighting of the game effect lamp D26, and an error notification. And two control units of a sub-sub control unit SS that executes display processing such as variation display / stop display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device SG, suspension display, and advance notice display. The main control board M, the prize ball payout control board KH, the sub main control unit SM, and the sub sub control unit SS include a CPU that performs various arithmetic processing, a ROM that pre-stores a program that defines the arithmetic processing of the CPU, A RAM for temporarily storing data (such as various data generated during a game and a computer program read from a ROM) handled by the computer is mounted. The outline configuration of each substrate and the electrical connection between each substrate and device will be outlined below.

  First, the main control board M, the winning opening sensor Ns {the aforementioned first main game start opening ball insertion detection device A11s, the second main game start opening ball insertion detection device B11s, auxiliary game start opening ball insertion detection device H11s, the first 1 large winning opening winning detection device C11s, the second large winning opening winning detection device C21s, a general winning detection device (not shown, but with a general ball entry, there is a winning ball, but not a lottery for entering a symbol) ), Driving solenoids (not shown, first big winning opening electric combination solenoid C13, second big winning opening electric combination solenoid C23, etc.), information display LED (not shown), etc., progress of the game It is electrically connected to an input / output device that is essential to the control of the game, and controls the progress of the game based on input signals from each input device. Furthermore, the main control board M is also electrically connected to the winning ball payout control board KH and the sub control board S (sub main control unit SM and sub sub control unit SS), and based on the game progress, the prize balls are paid out. The information (commands) relating to etc. is configured to be able to be transmitted to the winning ball payout control board KH, and the information (commands) relating to the presentation / playing state of the game etc to the sub control board S. The main control board M can be connected to the hall computer HC or the like through an external connection terminal (not shown), and the main control board M can be connected by wiring with the hall computer HC through the external connection terminal. Is configured to output game related information to an external device.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as indicated by the arrows in FIG. 4, the main control board M and the prize ball payout control board KH are configured to enable two-way communication, while the main control board M and the sub main The control unit SM is configured to enable one-way communication from the main control board M to the sub main control unit SM (the communication method may use either serial communication or parallel communication). Communication between control boards (between control devices) may be one-way communication or two-way communication.

  Next, the prize ball payout control board KH is a prize ball payout device KE that executes payout of game balls and a device that can be operated by a player, and receives a request for lending of game balls and receives the prize ball payout control board KH. It is connected to the game ball lending device R to be transmitted. Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the control circuit unit of the launcher is additionally provided in the prize ball payout control board, and the prize ball payout control board and the launcher (launch handle, launch motor, ball feed device) Etc.). In the present embodiment, the game ball lending device R is adopted separately as a form adjacent to the game machine, but may be integrated with the game machine, in which case, it is rented by the prize ball payout control board KH. Control and management control of a recording medium for lending such as electronic money may be integrated.

  Next, as described above, the sub control board S displays the decoration display etc. as described above, the speaker D24, the game effect lamp D26, a drive device for effects such as the movable object product YK, etc., and power saving A mode display lamp D70, a volume switch V10 which can be operated by only the administrator, which can be operated to change the volume output from the speaker D24, and a button effect (a single push effect, a button continuous effect, a button length) The operation mode of the effect is changed by operating in (press effect, hidden button effect), and by operating on the screen during customization execution, the volume adjustment screen, the light amount adjustment screen, etc. The sub input button SB, the cross key SB-2 and the lever SB-3 configured to be able to change the setting (details will be described later) It is connected (in this embodiment, the operation member is provided three). The sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2 can be turned on by pressing them, and the lever SB-3 can be turned on by pulling the lever toward the front as viewed from the player. As described above, the sub input button SB and the lever SB-3 are integrated into one mechanism. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub main control unit SM and the sub sub control unit SS are provided in the sub control substrate S, and the control of sound to be output from the speaker D24 by the sub main control unit SM Lighting control of the lamp D26 and determination control of display contents to be displayed on the effect display device are performed, and display control (substantial display control) on the effect display device is performed by the sub-sub control unit SS Is configured. In the present embodiment, the sub main control unit SM and the sub sub control unit SS are configured to be integrated by the sub control substrate S, but the present invention is not limited to this (configured as a separate substrate Although it may be possible, a merit of being able to reduce the situation where noise mixes in space merit, wiring, etc. arises by being configured to be integrated. Further, the work assignment in both control units can be appropriately changed, for example, the voice control is executed by the sub-sub control unit SS (suitable in the case where a voice control circuit is integrated with VDP is adopted). Also, electronic value may be given without giving a physical award ball as a prize ball.

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. First, the main control board M is a game peripheral device related to a game (first main game peripheral device A, second main game peripheral device B, first and second main game shared peripheral device C, auxiliary game peripheral device H), The sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM) involved in the effect, a prize ball payout control board KH performing payout control of a predetermined number of prize balls based on a payout instruction from the main control board M, and information communicably connected ing. Further, the sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM) is electrically connected to the sub sub control unit SS (effect display means SS) for executing image effects, various game effect lamps D26 (for example, side lamps) and the speakers D24. It is connected. Furthermore, the prize ball payout control substrate KH is electrically connected to a prize ball dispenser KE provided with a stepping motor, a sprocket, and the like. The main control board M, sub main control unit SM (sub game control means SM), sub sub control unit SS (effect display means SS), prize ball payout control board KH, etc. store data and programs in terms of hardware. And ROM, RAM, and elements such as a CPU used for arithmetic processing. The respective units included in the main control board M below may be configured to be mounted on a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device). For example, each means included in a peripheral device (for example, a game peripheral device) may be configured to be mounted on the main control board M. Hereinafter, the details of each means (apparatus) will be described.

  The “random number” in the claims and the present specification may be, for example, “0” to “65535” or “0” to “0” assigned according to the type of random number (for example, a winning random number or a variation mode determination random number). It is a value randomly selected from a predetermined range such as “255”. The random number is not limited to a mathematically generated random number, and may be a pseudo random number generated by hardware random number, software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in the random number is a method (plus one method) in which the values are sequentially expressed along the random number sequence, the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value There may be mentioned a method (initial value update method) in which)) is determined by a value having chance, a combination of these, and the like.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has the first and second main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C (decrement counter) which can be cleared to zero. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment further includes an auxiliary game symbol variation management timer MP11t-H capable of measuring time. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has the second main game start opening electric position open timer MP22t-B that measures the drive (open) time of the electric position B11 d of the second main game start opening B10. doing. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a winning ball counter MP33c that measures winning balls to the first large winning opening C10 and the second large winning opening C20. The special game time management means MP34 further has a special game timer MP34t for managing the round time.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a time saving number counter MP52c capable of counting the time saving number. Here, the “specific game” is, for example, a probability fluctuation game (probability fluctuation game state) in which the lottery probability for the special game is higher than that in the normal game, and the fluctuation time of the main game symbol is relative to that in the normal game. The short time shortening game (time shortening game state), the opening time of the second main game start opening electric role thing B11d refers to the opening time extension function activation time relatively longer than the time of the normal game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the time shortening game, the variation time of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol is relatively shortened compared to the non-time shortening gaming in progress (time shortening function). Furthermore, the variation time of the auxiliary game symbol is relatively shortened, and the open extension time of the electric accessory B11d of the second main game start slot B10 is relatively extended (open time extension function). In addition, the time shortening game in the present embodiment is ended when the total value of the number of fluctuations of the first main gaming symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second main gaming symbol exceeds a predetermined number. That is, the time reduction number is configured to be subtracted for each change (stop) of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has, for example, a function to perform a transfer lottery from a specific game (for example, a probability change game or a time reduction game) to a normal game at a predetermined probability every time the symbol changes. Good (in the case of a so-called pachinko game machine with a falling lottery function).

  Next, gaming peripherals will be described. Note that some of the peripheral devices have already been described in detail, so the remaining configuration will be briefly described. First, the gaming peripherals are a first main gaming peripheral A which is a peripheral of the first main gaming side, a second main gaming peripheral B which is a peripheral of the second main gaming side, and a first main gaming side The first and second main game common peripheral device C, which is a common peripheral device on the second main game side, an auxiliary game peripheral device H regarding an auxiliary game, a sub game control means (sub main control unit) SM, and a sub sub control unit SS (and effect display device SG) and the like are included. Here, the effects controlled by the sub main control unit SM include the variation of the decorative symbol in a form synchronized in time with the variation of the first main gaming symbol and the second main gaming symbol, in the result of the game. It relates to the display of only information that does not affect. Hereinafter, these peripheral devices will be described in order.

  First, the first main game peripheral device A is a first main game start port A10 that triggers a transition to a special game, and a first main game symbol display device A20 that can perform stop display and change display of the first main game symbol. ,have.

  Next, the second main game peripheral device B is a second main game symbol display device B20 capable of the second main game start port B10, which is a trigger for transition to a special game, and the second main game symbol stop display and variable display. And.

  Next, the first and second main game common peripheral devices C are in the closed state at the time of the normal game, and in the special game (big hit), the first big winning opening C10 which is opened under the predetermined condition And the second large winning opening C20.

  Next, the auxiliary gaming peripheral device H is an auxiliary gaming start opening H10 that triggers the opening of the second main game starting opening electric combination B11d of the second main game starting opening B10, and a stop indication and change indication of the auxiliary gaming symbol. And an auxiliary game symbol display device H20 that can be played.

  Here, the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM21t is configured to measure the fluctuation time of the decorative symbol.

  Further, the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is electrically connected to the effect display device SG which displays an image concerning the effect based on the information from the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS. Here, the effect display device SG has a display area SG10 for displaying an image.

  Here, the display area SG10 has a decorative symbol display area SG11 for variably displaying a decorative symbol, and a first hold display unit SG12 (and a second hold display unit SG13) for displaying main game hold information. ing.

  The first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20 and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are connected to the main control board M so as to be able to transmit information, and the remaining effect display means (sub sub control unit ) SS is connected to the secondary game control means (sub main control unit) SM so as to be able to transmit information. That is, the first main game symbol display device A20, the second main game symbol display device B20 and the auxiliary game symbol display device H20 are controlled by the main control board M, and the effect display means (sub-sub control unit) SS is the sub-game control Means (sub main control unit) means to be controlled by SM. Note that another peripheral device may be controlled via the main control board M and another peripheral device controlled by one-way communication (one-way communication).

  Next, FIG. 5 is a main flow chart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control board M. After the game machine is powered on, the process of FIG. That is, after power on of the gaming machine, after performing initialization (not shown), the CPUMC of the main control board M confirms the input port of the RAM clear button in step 1002 and resets the power supply unit E It is determined whether the RAM clear button has been operated, that is, whether the manager of the game arcade has intentionally performed an operation to clear the contents of the RAM. If Yes in step 1002, in step 1004, the CPUMC of the main control board M clears all the contents of the RAM on the main control board M side (for example, information in the game state temporary storage means MB). Next, in step 1006, the CPUMC of the main control board M transmits, to the sub main control unit SM, ram clear information (command) indicating that the RAM of the main control board M has been cleared (sent at that timing). Alternatively, a command may be set at this timing and may be configured to be transmitted in a control command transmission process described later), and the process proceeds to step 1016. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 1002, the CPUMC of the main control board M checks the contents of the RAM area in the main control board M in Step 1008 (for example, save in the checksum and RAM area recorded at power off) Compare with the amount of information being Next, in step 1010, based on the check result, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether the contents of the RAM are not normal (that is, whether the information at the time of power failure is backed up in the RAM). Do. If Yes in step 1010, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is abnormal, the process proceeds to the process of step 1004 (the above-described RAM clear process). On the other hand, if the result of step 1010 is No, that is, if the data backed up in the RAM is normal, then in step 1012, the CPUMC of the main control board M stores power (back up) in the RAM of the main control board M In step 1014, the acquired various information command is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side (it may be transmitted at the relevant timing, or the command is set at the relevant timing, which will be described later. It may be configured to transmit in the control command transmission process), and the process proceeds to the process of step 1016. Next, in step 1016, the CPUMC of the main control board M triggers an execution scheduled interrupt (for example, a hardware interrupt every about 1.5 ms) related to the main processing on the main control board M side shown in FIG. However, in this example, the interrupt cycle is allowed to be T) and as a result {(b) of FIG. Transition. Note that after step 1018, the CPUMC of the main control board M repeatedly executes various random number update processes (for example, an increment process of the random number counter) until the next scheduled interrupt timing is reached.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The CPU MC of the main control board M executes the processing of FIG. 7B based on the interrupt request generated when the scheduled interrupt timing is reached. That is, triggered by the arrival of the scheduled interrupt cycle T (for example, a hardware interrupt every approximately 1.5 ms), at step 1050, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes an error detection process described later. Next, in step 1100, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes an auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1200, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a motorized product drive determination process described later. Next, in step 1300, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a main game content determination random number acquisition process described later. Next, in step 1400, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a main game symbol display process described later. Next, in step 1600, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a special game operating condition determination process described later. Next, in step 1700, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes special game control processing described later. Next, in step 1997, the CPUMC of the main control board M (in particular, the prize ball payout determination means MH) performs a prize ball payout control process (drive control of the prize ball payout device KE, etc.) based on the winning opening where the gaming ball has won. Processing for causing the prize ball delivery control board KH to execute and managing the result is executed. Next, in step 1998, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes output processing of an external signal (output of information to an external terminal board, a hall computer H, etc.). Next, in step 1999, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes control command transmission processing (sends the command set in each of the above-mentioned processing to the sub main control unit SM side), and immediately before execution of this interrupt processing. Return to the process that was being executed.

  Next, NMI interrupt processing will be described. As described above, the CPUMC of the main control board M is configured such that the power interruption signal from the reset IC is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU, and the processing of FIG. Is executed. That is, when the game machine is powered off (in this example, NMI interrupt), in step 1020, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets power-off time information (for example, checksum) based on the information of the RAM area. . Next, in step 1022, the CPU MC of the main control board M prohibits writing to the RAM area and prohibits timer interrupt processing, and shifts to a power-off wait loop processing.

  Next, FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an error detection process according to the subroutine of step 1050 in FIG. First, in step 1052, the CPUMC of the main control board M performs any error in the pachinko gaming machine based on a known method {eg, door open error (error indicating that the front frame D14 is in an open state), receiving tray full error (Error that upper ball dish D20 or lower ball dish D22 is filled with gaming balls), Vibration detection error (Error that excessive vibration or shock is applied to Pachinko gaming machine), It is determined whether the occurrence of an unauthorized radio wave detection error (an error indicating that the pachinko gaming machine has detected an unauthorized radio wave from the outside), etc. has been detected. If Yes in step 1052, in step 1054, the CPUMC of the main control board M controls the error state holding period timer ME10t for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds depending on the holding period of the game prohibited state). A different value may be set) and the timer is started. Next, in step 1056, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets an error notification instruction command (a command to the sub side and a command related to the detection of an error) based on the detected error type (step It is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side in the control command transmission processing of 1999). Next, in step 1058, the CPUMC of the main control board M prohibits the main control board M from playing a game (for example, invalidates the ball entry signal from the ball entry sensor or suspends the firing of the gaming ball by the launching device D42) To the next process (the process of step 1100).

  On the other hand, if No in step 1052, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines in step 1062 whether or not the error release condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined period related to the game prohibited state holding period has elapsed). . If Yes in step 1062, the CPU MC of the main control board M stops the error state holding period timer ME10t in step 1064. Next, in step 1066, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets an error notification cancellation command (a command to the sub side and a command related to the cancellation of the error) (control command transmission processing in step 1999). , Sent to the sub main control unit SM side). Next, in step 1068, the CPU MC of the main control board M cancels the gaming inhibition state of the main control board M, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 1100). Also in the case of No in step 1062, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1100).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the auxiliary game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1100 in FIG. First, at step 1102, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the game ball has entered the auxiliary game start port H10 (flow in, in the case of a gate, passage). In the case of Yes in step 1102, in step 1104, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the holding balls are not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1104, in step 1106, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires an auxiliary game content determination random number (for example, an auxiliary game symbol winning random number). Next, in step 1108, the CPU MC of the main control board M adds 1 to the holding sphere in a form of temporarily storing the random number in the RAM area of the main control board M together with information indicating the number of the hold. It transfers to the next process (process of step 1200). Also in the case of No in steps 1102 and 1104, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1200).

  Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the motorized prize drive determination process according to the subroutine of step 1200 in FIG. First, at step 1202, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the motor-operated combination open flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 1202, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines in step 1204 whether or not the auxiliary gaming symbol variation flag is off. If Yes in step 1204, in step 1206, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the auxiliary game pattern. In the case of Yes in step 1206, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the gaming state on the auxiliary gaming side (flag state of the auxiliary gaming time short flag) in step 1216, and also acquires the acquired gaming state on the auxiliary gaming side Determine the stop symbol based on the auxiliary game symbol random number based on the holding ball (for example, when the auxiliary game time short flag is on, the winning symbol is selected with high probability compared to the case where it is off) and the main control board Temporarily store in M RAM area.

  Here, the right in the figure is an example of a lottery table for determining an auxiliary game stop symbol. As shown in the same table, in this example, the stop symbols "D0, D1, D2" are present, and the stop symbols to be hit symbols are "D1, D2", which are caused by the respective stops. The release mode of the motorized jackpot that is to be released is, during the non-time reduction game, when the stopped symbol is "D1", the release mode is (0.2 seconds open → closed) and stopped When the symbol is "D2", the open mode is (0.2 seconds open → 0.8 seconds closed → 2 seconds open → closed). In addition, in the time reduction game, when the stopped symbol is "D1", the opening mode is (1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → 1 second closed → 1 second open → closed) and stopped When the design is "D2", the opening mode is configured to be (0.2 seconds open → 0.8 seconds closed → 4 seconds open → closed). In the non-time reduction game, the stop symbol is likely to be the lost symbol "D0", and in the time reduction game, the stop symbol is configured to be easy to hit and be the symbol "D1, D2".

  Next, in step 1218, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the auxiliary gaming symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C to change the auxiliary gaming symbol based on the gaming state of the auxiliary gaming side (the flag state of the auxiliary gaming time short flag). The predetermined time relating to (for example, 1 second if the auxiliary game time short flag is on, and 10 seconds if the auxiliary game time short flag is off) is set. Then, in step 1220, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the auxiliary gaming symbol variation flag. Next, in step 1222, the CPUMC of the main control board M updates the hold information temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, and the CPUMC of the main control board M controls the auxiliary game symbol variation management timer. After starting MP11t-H, variable display of the auxiliary game symbol is started on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g.

  Next, in step 1224, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the auxiliary gaming symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1224, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires the stop symbol of the auxiliary game symbol in step 1226, and the stop symbol of the acquired auxiliary game symbol is determined and displayed on the auxiliary game symbol display portion H21g. Do. Then, at step 1228, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary gaming symbol variation flag in the flag area of the auxiliary gaming state temporary storage means MB10-H. Next, in step 1230, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the stop symbol of the auxiliary gaming symbol is "hit" (in this example, D1 or D2). In the case of Yes in step 1230, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines the opening mode in step 1232 based on the gaming state on the auxiliary gaming side, and sets the predetermined time related to the opening time (opening time) of the electric character Do. Next, in step 1234, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the motor-operated accessory open flag. Then, in step 1236, the CPUMC of the main control board M opens the second main game start port electric role object B11d of the second main game start port B10, and shifts to step 1242. Also in the case of No at step 1202, the process proceeds to step 1242. Next, in step 1242, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the open time of the second main game start opening electric combination B11d has ended. If Yes in step 1242, in step 1244 and step 1246, the CPUMC of the main control board M closes the second main game start port electric role B11d and turns off the electric role open flag, and the next process It transfers to (the process of step 1300).

  If NO in step 1204, the process proceeds to step 1224. If NO in step 1206, step 1224, step 1230, or step 1242, the process proceeds to the next process (process of step 1300).

  Moreover, in this flowchart, after the stop symbol display in step 1226 for convenience, although it transfers to the following step immediately after, it is not limited to this. In that case, the process may be configured to shift to the next process after the stop display fixed time of about 500 ms (for example, this process is performed by performing the branch process using the stop display fixed flag and the timer). Is achievable). The time reduction gaming state according to the present embodiment may be that the main game time short flag is on, or that the auxiliary game time short flag is on. That is, the time reduction gaming state may indicate that the open time extension function is operating, and the non-time reduction gaming state may indicate that the open time extension function is not operating.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the main game content determination random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, at step 1302, the CPUMC of the main control board M receives the first main game start opening information from the first main game start opening entrance detection device A11s of the first main game start opening A10. judge. If Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the number of holding balls for the main game (particularly, the first main game side) is not the upper limit (for example, four). In the case of Yes in step 1304, in step 1306, the CPUMC of the main control board M acquires a first main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as a first main game content determination random number, a random lottery random number for determining success or failure, a symbol lottery random number for determining a symbol when hit, and a variation pattern (variation time) of special symbols are determined. Three random numbers of variation mode lottery random number to be acquired. Incidentally, these three random numbers are generated from random number generation means having different update cycles and random number ranges, respectively, and are obtained sequentially at this timing. Next, in step 1308, the CPU MC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired random number in the RAM area of the main control board M. Next, in step 1310, the CPU MC of the main control board M sends a command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information (pending generation command) to the effect that the first main game random number has been acquired to the sub main control unit SM. It is set (sent to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of step 1999).

  Next, at step 1312, whether or not the CPUMC of the main control board M has received the second main game start opening ball insertion information from the second main game start opening ball detection device B11s of the second main game start port B10. Determine In the case of Yes in step 1312, in step 1314, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the holding balls for the main game (particularly the second main game side) are not the upper limit (for example, four). If Yes in step 1314, in step 1316, the CPUMC of the main control board M obtains a second main game content determination random number. In the present embodiment, as the second main game content determination random number, three random numbers of a winning lottery random number, a symbol lottery random number, and a variation aspect lottery random number are acquired similarly to the first main game content determining means. By the way, the acquisition range of each random number on the first main game side and the acquisition range of each random number on the second main game side (for example, the acquisition range of the winning lottery random number for the first main game and the winning lottery random number for the second main game) Is set to the same. Next, in step 1318, the CPU MC of the main control board M temporarily stores (holds) the acquired random number in the RAM area. Next, in step 1320, the CPU MC of the main control board M sends to the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information (hold generation command) indicating that the second main game random number has been acquired to the sub main control unit SM. It sets (is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of step 1999), and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 1400). If NO in step 1302 and step 1304, the process proceeds to step 1312. If NO in step 1312 and step 1314, the process proceeds to the next process (process in step 1400).

  In this embodiment, the information to the effect that the random number is acquired is transmitted as the information to be transmitted to the sub main control unit SM in step 1310 and step 1320, but the information of the random number and the main game symbol The number of reservations may be attached and transmitted, or it may be substituted as information to the effect that random numbers have been acquired using these information.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the main game symbol display process according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, at step 1401, the CPU MC of the main control board M checks whether or not there is a hold of the second main game symbol. If Yes in step 1401, in step 1400 (1), the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a first main game symbol display process described later, and the next process {the process of steps 1400 (1) and (2) Move to}. On the other hand, if No in step 1401, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a second main game symbol display process described later in step 1400 (2), and the next process {step 1400 (1), (2) Transition to the processing of

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is a holding ball of the second main game symbol, regardless of the presence of the holding ball of the first main game symbol (even if the winning sequence is the first main game symbol) The second main game symbol is configured to be prioritized and executed, but it is not limited to this. May be configured to execute a parallel lottery that randomly draws).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of first main game symbol display processing (second main game symbol display processing) according to the subroutine of step 1400 (1) {step 1400 (2)} in FIG. In addition, since this processing is substantially the same processing on the first main game symbol side and the second main game symbol, the first main game symbol side will be mainly described, and the processing on the second main game symbol side will be described. Write in parentheses. First, in step 1403, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. Here, the change start condition is not during special game (or during operation of the condition device), and is not during main game symbol fluctuation, and there is a condition that there is a hold of the main game symbol. In addition, although not illustrated in this example, when the fluctuation fixed time (time to stop and display the finalized display symbol after the final display of the main gaming symbol) is provided, the fluctuation start condition of the next fluctuation during the fluctuation fixed time May not be satisfied.

  In the case of Yes in step 1403, the CPUMC of the main control board M is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M in step 1405 and step 1406, and the first main game content determination random number related to symbol variation this time ( The second main game content determination random number) is read, and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) is deleted, and the remaining information temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M is Shift (pending digest). Next, in step 1408, the CPUMC of the main control board M executes a main gaming symbol lottery based on the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (in particular, the winning lottery random number).

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 1) is an example of a first main game use lottery table (second main game use lottery table). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability in the probability variation gaming state is configured to be higher than the jackpot probability in the non-probability variation gaming state. The winning probability is merely an example, and is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, although the small hit is not provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first main game side and / or the second main game side may be provided with the small hit.

  Next, in step 1410, the CPUMC of the main control board M is a main game based on the main gaming symbol equality lottery result and the first main game content determination random number (second main game content determination random number) (especially, symbol lottery random number) The stop symbols for the symbols are determined, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM area.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 2) is an example of a first main game symbol determination lottery table (second main game symbol determination lottery table). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, in the case of winning a big hit, a plurality of main gaming symbol candidates (in this example, "2A · 4A · 5A · 7A" and "2B · 5B · 7B") One of the main game symbols from the inside is configured to be determined as a jackpot symbol.

  The random number value and the type of stop symbol are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the lost symbol is not limited to one type of symbol, and a plurality of types of symbols may be provided. May}.

  Next, in step 1412, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the main gaming symbol is a lottery result, the first main gaming content determination random number (the second main gaming content determination random number) (especially, the variation aspect lottery random number) and the main gaming symbol Based on the stop symbols that function, the main gaming table 3 is referenced to determine the variation mode of the main gaming symbols, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M.

  Here, FIG. 12 (main game table 3) is an example of a first main game variation mode determination lottery table (second main game variation mode determination lottery table). As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the variation mode (variation time) of the main gaming symbol is determined based on the result of the lottery result of the main gaming symbol. That is, in the case where the lottery result of the main gaming symbol is a hit, it is configured that the fluctuation mode in which the fluctuation time is relatively long is easily determined. In addition, this example is an example to the last, and it is not limited at all by the kind of a stop symbol, selection rate, etc. Further, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the main gaming table 3 is not configured to have different tables according to the number of holding balls, but is configured to have different tables according to the number of holding balls It goes without saying that it is also good. Furthermore, the symbol variation time of the first main game may be relatively long in the time reduction gaming state (when the main game time short flag is on) {the symbol on the second main game When it is configured that it is advantageous for the player to execute the fluctuation, it is easy to cause the second main gaming side to hold by lowering the symbol fluctuation efficiency of the first main gaming side (it is advantageous for the player In order to construct a situation, it is particularly effective when the starting opening on the first main game side and the starting opening on the second main game side can not be separated.

  Next, in step 1414, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a command (stop symbol information, attribute information of the stop symbol, fluctuation mode information, etc.) related to the main gaming symbol temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control substrate M Set in the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting the command (symbol variation display start instruction command) related to the current gaming state to the sub main control unit SM side (the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission processing of step 1999) Sent to). Next, in step 1415, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets a predetermined time relating to the fluctuation time of the main gaming symbol to the first and second main gaming symbol fluctuation management timer MP11t-C. Next, in step 1416, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the first main game symbol display area A21g (second main game symbol display area) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20) In B21g), according to the fluctuation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M, the fluctuation display of the main game symbol is started. Next, in step 1417, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the fluctuation flag and shifts to step 1420.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1403, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines in step 1419 whether the in-fluctuating flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1419, the process proceeds to step 1420, and in the case of No in step 1419, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1600).

  Next, in step 1420, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not a predetermined time related to the fluctuation time of the main gaming symbol has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 1420, the CPU MC of the main control board M in step 1422 is for transmitting a command for transmitting information (design confirmation display instruction command) indicating that design variation is finished to the sub main control unit SM side The buffer MT10 is set (sent to the sub main control unit SM side by the control command transmission process of step 1999). Next, in step 1423, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the first main game symbol display area A21g (second main game symbol display area) of the first main game symbol display device A20 (second main game symbol display device B20). B21g) Stop the fluctuation display of the main game symbol on, and control the display of the stop symbol temporarily stored in the RAM area of the main control board M as the fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1424, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the fluctuation flag.

  Next, in step 1430, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the stop symbol of the main game symbol is a big hit symbol. If Yes in step 1430, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the condition device activation flag in step 1440, and proceeds to step 1500. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 1430, the process proceeds to step 1500.

  Next, in step 1500, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a specific game end determination process described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1550). Also in the case of No at step 1420, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination process according to the subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, at step 1502, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the main game probability change flag is off. If Yes in step 1502, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines in step 1510 whether the count value of the time saving number counter MP52c is larger than zero. If Yes in step 1510, in step 1512, the CPUMC of the main control board M subtracts 1 from the counter value of the time saving number counter MP52c. Next, at step 1514, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether or not the counter value of the time reduction number counter MP52c is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1514, in step 1516, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the main game time short flag. Next, in step 1518, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the auxiliary game time short flag and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1550). Also in the case of No in step 1502, step 1510 or step 1514, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1550).

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination processing according to the subroutine of step 1550 in FIG. First, in step 1552, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether the condition device operation flag is on. If Yes in step 1552, in step 1554, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the specific game flag (main game probability change flag, main game time short flag, auxiliary game time short flag). Next, in step 1556, the CPU MC of the main control board M clears the value of the time saving number counter MP52c. Next, in step 1558, the CPU MC of the main control board M clears the value of the probability variation number counter MP51 c. Next, at step 1560, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the special game shift permission flag. Next, in step 1562, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns off the condition device operation flag, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 1600). Also in the case of No in step 1552, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 1600).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of special game control processing according to the subroutine of step 1600 in FIG. First, in step 1602, the CPU MC of the main control board M determines whether the special game transition permission flag is on. If Yes in step 1602, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game transition permission flag and turns on the special game execution flag in step 1604 and step 1606. Next, in step 1607, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets an initial value (1 in this example) to a round number counter (not shown). Next, at step 1608, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information (special game start display instruction command) to the effect of starting a special game to the sub main control unit side. (It is transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1999), and the process proceeds to step 1612.

  On the other hand, if No in step 1602, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines in step 1610 whether the special game execution flag is on. Then, in the case of Yes in step 1610, the process proceeds to step 1612. In the case of No at step 1610, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines that the permission for the special game is not received, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, in step 1612, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether or not the round continuation flag is off, in other words, whether or not it is just before the start of each round. If Yes in step 1612, that is, immediately before the start of each round, first, in step 1614, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets an open pattern (for example, an open pattern that continues to be open, a pattern that opens and closes). Do. Next, at step 1616, the CPU MC of the main control board M clears the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c to zero. Next, in step 1618, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1620, the CPUMC of the main control board M drives the first large winning opening motorized combination C11d of the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large electric winning combination C21d of the second large winning opening C20). Open the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening C20), set a special time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special game timer MP34t (especially the opening time timer) and start, and shift to step 1622 Do. On the other hand, in the case of No at step 1612, that is, when the special winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step 1622 without performing the processing of steps 1614 to 1620.

  Next, in step 1622, the CPUMC of the main control board M transmits a game state command (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) related to the current special game to the sub main control unit SM side. The command transmission buffer MT10 is set (to be transmitted to the sub main control unit SM side in the control command transmission processing of step 1999). Next, in step 1624, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the counter value of the winning ball counter MP33c, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening C20) in the round. It is determined whether or not there is a winning ball of the ball). In the case of Yes at step 1624, the process goes to step 1628. On the other hand, if No in step 1624, the CPUMC of the main control board M refers to the special game timer MP34t (in particular, the open time timer) in step 1626, for a predetermined time (e.g., 30 seconds) related to opening of the special winning opening. It is determined whether or not has passed. Also in the case of Yes in step 1626, the process proceeds to step 1628. In the case of No at step 1626, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, in step 1628, the CPUMC of the main control board M sets the first large winning opening motorized combination C11d of the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening electric combination C21d of the second large winning opening C20). And stop the first large winning opening C10 (or the second large winning opening C20). Next, at step 1630, the CPUMC of the main control board M resets the special game timer MP34t (in particular, the open time timer). Next, in step 1632, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1633, the CPU MC of the main control board M adds 1 to the counter value of the round number counter (not shown). Next, in step 1634, the CPUMC of the main control board M determines whether the final round has ended (for example, whether the counter value of the round number counter (not shown) has exceeded the maximum round number). . If Yes in step 1634, in step 1636, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns off the special game execution flag. Next, in step 1638, the CPU MC of the main control board M sends a command transmission buffer MT10 for transmitting information (special game end display instruction command) to the effect of ending the special game to the sub main control unit SM side. It is set (sent to the sub main control unit SM side in the control command transmission process of step 1999). Then, in step 1650, the CPU MC of the main control board M executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1997). Also in the case of No in step 1634, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination processing after the end of the special game, according to the subroutine of step 1650 in FIG. First, at step 1652, the CPUMC of the main control board M is a big hit symbol which will shift to the probability variation gaming state after the current stop symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (big hit end in this example, 5A, 7A, 5B in this example) • Determine if it is 7B). If Yes in step 1652, the CPUMC of the main control board M turns on the main game probability change flag in step 1654 and shifts to step 1656. Also in the case of No at step 1652, the process proceeds to step 1656. Next, at step 1656, the CPU MC of the main control board M sets the time reduction number counter MP52c a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example). Next, in step 1658, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on a main game time short flag. Next, in step 1660, the CPU MC of the main control board M turns on the auxiliary game time short flag, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 1997).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 to 45, control processing executed on the sub main control unit SM side will be described. First, FIG. 17 is a main flowchart of the sub control board S side (in particular, the sub main control unit SM side) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Here, the process of FIG. 6A is a process on the side of the sub main control unit SM which is executed after resetting such as when the power is turned on to the gaming machine. That is, when power is supplied to the gaming machine, in step 2002, the CPUSC of the sub main control unit SM executes an initial process based on the information received from the main side (the main control board M side) (for example, RAM clear) When information is received → The sub-side RAM is initialized. When various information commands are received → presentation related information at the time of power interruption is reset to the sub-side RAM). Next, in step 2004, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the volume level and the light level to default values, and turns off the automatic button flag. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the volume level, the light level, and the automatic button operation setting (when the automatic button setting is turned on, the same effect as when the operation member is operated without operating the operation member) If the player is set (changed) to be executed (set to be executed) and the power is set to "OFF → ON", the previous setting (the setting changed by the player and the setting changed by the administrator) is set. Not configured to be set to the default value. The default value according to this example is that the volume level is “volume switch large → 5, middle → 1, small → 4”, the light level is “medium”, and the automatic button operation setting is “off” (default Setting a value is sometimes called the default setting). Next, in step 2050, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes management operation control processing described later. When the volume is set to the default setting, dB is “95” when the volume switch is large, “85” when the volume switch is in, and “82” when the volume switch is small. Even in the default setting, the relationship of "volume switch large dB> dB in volume switch> small volume switch dB" is maintained. In the present embodiment, when the power is switched from “off to on”, the volume level, the light level, and the automatic button operation setting are set as default settings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Depending on the switching off, the volume level, the light level, and the automatic button operation settings remain as they were before the power was turned off. By clearing the RAM, the volume level, the light level, and the automatic button operation settings become the default settings. It may be configured to Thereafter, the process shifts to loop processing in which (b), which is the repetitive processing routine of the sub main control unit SM, is repeatedly executed. Here, when (b) is executed, as shown in the process of (b) in the figure, first, at step 2150, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a non-gaming period control process described later. Next, in step 2200, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a customization control process described later. Next, in step 2400, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a suspension information management process described later. Next, in step 2500, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a decorative symbol display content determination process described later. Next, in step 2600, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a decorative symbol display control process described later. Next, in step 2900, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes special game related display control processing described later. Next, in step 3100, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes background image display processing described later. Next, in step 3200, the CPUSC of the sub control substrate S executes an electric lamp operation control process to be described later. Next, in step 3250, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a sound volume control process to be described later. Next, in step 2999, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes display command transmission control processing (sends the commands set by these series of subroutines to the sub sub control unit SS side), and ends this repetitive processing routine. Do.

  As described above, the sub main control unit SM employs a mode in which the sub main routine (S2150 to S2999) is loop-processed after being reset. Further, the process of FIG. 6C is an interrupt process of the sub main control unit SM, and the signal from the STB signal line in the main control board M described above is one terminal of the CPU of the sub main control unit SM (in this example , NMI terminal) is the processing flow (c) when it is connected. That is, when the NMI interrupt occurs in the sub main control unit SM (when the STB signal line is turned on), in step 2005, the CPUSC of the sub control board S receives a command input port from the main control board M (described above Check the input port of the data signal line). Then, in step 2006, the CPUSC of the sub control board S temporarily stores the command transmitted from the main control board M side in the RAM area on the sub main control unit SM side based on the confirmation result, and immediately before this interrupt processing. Return to the process that was being executed.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of management operation control processing according to the subroutine of step 2050 in FIG. First, in step 2052, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the display conditions of the management menu screen (in this example, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button) is satisfied. The display condition of the management menu screen is not limited to the condition of this example, and may be changed as long as only the administrator can operate. For example, the operation can not be performed unless the door D18 is opened. A switch may be provided, and power on may be set as a display condition of the management menu screen while pressing the switch and the RAM clear button, or power on may be displayed while the sub input button SB and the RAM clear button are pressed. It may be a display condition. In addition, the management menu screen may be displayed when the sub input button SB is pressed in a state where the door D18 is opened, and in such a case, the door D18 is closed. When the sub input button SB is pressed, the customization in progress screen (menu screen operable by the player) is displayed. When the door D18 is open, the sub input button SB is pressed to manage. A menu screen (a menu screen operable by the administrator) is displayed. As a configuration in which the sub control board S (sub side) determines which of the menu screen operable by the player and the menu screen operable by the administrator is displayed when the sub input button SB is pressed, (1) When the door D18 is in the open state, the door open command is transmitted to the sub side, and the sub control board S detects the operation of the sub input button SB when the door open command is not received. The menu screen which can be operated by the person is displayed, and when the operation of the sub input button SB is detected when the door open command is received, the menu screen which can be operated by the administrator is displayed. (2) The door D18 is opened. When the door open flag is turned on, the sub control board S detects the operation of the sub input button SB when the door open flag is off. Shown, the administrator detects an operation of the sub input button SB to display the available operation menu screen when the door opening flag is on, it may be configured to. Note that while the door is open, a sound relating to the door open error is always output, and the volume relating to the door open error is constant with the volume switch (85 dB in this example) regardless of the state of the volume switch and volume level. It has become. In the case of Yes in step 2052, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a management menu screen (see FIG. 19) on the forefront of the display area SG10 in step 2054. Next, in step 2056, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button SB is operated while selecting "setting of actual device" on the management menu screen. If Yes in step 2056, in step 2058, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the management menu screen and displays the setting screen of the actual device on the forefront of the display area SG10. In the present embodiment, when the sub input button is operated while selecting “setting of actual machine” on the management menu screen, the management menu screen is erased and the setting screen of the actual machine is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the sub input button is operated while selecting “setting of actual machine” on the management menu screen, the management menu screen is displayed on the back layer, and the setting screen of the actual machine is displayed on the front layer In other words, both the management menu screen and the setting screen of the actual machine may be displayed. Next, in step 2060, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines on / off of the volume control function based on the operation of the sub input button SB with the cross key SB-2. There is no problem if it is possible to change settings other than the on / off setting of the volume control function (for example, automatic button operation settings), but the setting of the light quantity control function is for preventing epilepsy (a type of chronic brain disease) It is preferable that the configuration is made such that it is impossible for the player to make settings that can not be adjusted (off settings). Next, in step 2062, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the volume control function has been determined to be off. If YES in step 2062, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the volume adjustment prevention flag (if the flag is on, the player can not perform volume adjustment) in step 2064 and the next Transfer to processing (loop processing of sub main routine). On the other hand, if No in step 2062, in other words, if the volume control function is determined to be on, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the volume control inhibition flag in step 2066, and the next processing (sub main side Go to routine loop processing).

  If NO in step 2056, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2068 whether the sub input button SB is operated while selecting "setting of power saving mode" on the management menu screen. If Yes in step 2068, in step 2100, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes power saving mode switching control processing described later, and shifts to the next processing (loop processing of sub main routine). On the other hand, if No in step 2068, in step 2070, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a management menu screen based on the operation of the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2. Next, in step 2072, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the setting of the gaming machine based on the operation of the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2, and the next processing (loop processing of sub main routine) Migrate to Also in the case of No at step 2052, the processing shifts to the next processing (the loop processing of the sub main routine). In addition, when the volume control prohibition flag is on (when the administrator sets the volume control to be disabled), the volume level is configured to be fixed with the default setting described above in step 2004. There is. When the volume control function is turned off by the management menu, that is, when the volume control prohibition flag is turned on, the volume control can not be performed unless the volume control function is turned on again in the management menu. It is configured to continue. Note that as a configuration related to the management menu, (1) when an error occurs, both the volume and the light amount become prescribed values based on the error regardless of the setting of the management menu (the maximum volume and the maximum light amount may be ) Measurement of meal break time (apartment time), over winning sound, logo color custom, menu used at factory inspection, etc. are also available, (3) availability of volume control and availability of light level Can be set individually (it is also possible to simultaneously set the availability of adjusting the volume and the availability of adjusting the light intensity by one operation), (4) from the effect mode A, the effect mode B, and the effect mode C It may be configured such that the setting of the tendency of the effect is possible, such as enabling selection of the effect mode (the occurrence frequency of the specific effect is different if the effect mode is different). Note that, as a specific example of the configuration related to the measurement of the meal break time (apartment time) described above, (1) Select the "rest time" mark and determine the "start" mark with the sub input button. (Measurement) starts, (2) When the clock has reached a predetermined time, notification can be made by the effect display device SG, the game effect lamp D26, the voice output from the speaker D24, etc. (3) The predetermined time can be set The timer may be configured to be set between 10 minutes and 60 minutes, and (4) the timer may be cleared when the power-off is performed during the predetermined time. In addition, the over prize winning sound is a winning of the gaming ball to the special winning opening which is a closing opportunity of the special winning opening which is a predetermined number in the above-mentioned step 1624 during the execution of a certain round. The sound is output when the game ball enters the large winning opening after the number is exceeded, the over winning sound can be selected from a plurality of types, and silence (no effect) can also be selected. The logo described above is a mark indicating the name of the company that created the gaming machine, and is displayed on the special game end demonstration time which is the period after the end of the final round in the big hit, and on the standby demonstration screen. In addition, it is possible to change the color of the logo and the shape of the logo by the logo color custom.

  Next, FIG. 19 is a management menu screen display image diagram according to the present embodiment. First, the image on the left side is an image for displaying the management menu, and shows an example for displaying an item that can be set by the administrator (the player can not set it). In this example, the setting of the actual device, the resetting of the date and time, the initialization of the number of elapsed days, and the setting of the power saving mode can be performed. The management menu screen is displayed by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear button in the power-off state. In the management menu screen, each setting item can be selected by operating the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2 (in the present example, “setting of actual device” is selected), sub input button Setting items can be determined by pressing the SB. After completion of each setting, the cursor can be placed at the bottom “setting end” and the setting can be ended by pressing the sub input button SB. Note that the ending method of the management menu screen is not limited to this, and may be ended also by determining the change of various settings by “setting of actual device” or the like. If the setting item is determined by pressing the sub input button SB in each menu, the set setting is determined even if the display of the management menu screen is not finished by pressing the sub input button SB at “setting end”. Are configured to be executed and stored. For example, after setting the volume control function to off (not adjustable), management is performed by turning off the power or entering the main game start port with the game ball while the management menu screen is displayed. Even when the display of the menu ends, the determined settings are reflected. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured that the determined setting is not reflected unless the display of the management menu screen is ended by pressing the sub input button SB at "setting end". Also, if an error occurs during display of the management menu (for example, an incorrect winning error that occurs when a predetermined number of game balls are detected in the big winning opening without being in a big hit), the management menu It may be configured to execute screen display and audio output accompanying an error occurrence while maintaining the display of. In such a configuration, the screen display associated with the occurrence of an error has a higher display priority than the display of the management menu screen, and hence the screen associated with the occurrence of an error has a front layer rather than the display of the management menu screen. Is displayed on. The present invention is not limited to this, and when an error occurs during display of the management menu, the display of the management menu may be deleted and a screen associated with the occurrence of an error may be displayed.

  Next, an image diagram on the right side shows an example of a display screen when “setting of actual device” is selected. In this example, "volume control function" can be set, and each setting item can be selected by operating the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2 ("volume control function" is selected. And the cross key SB-2 left / right button, the function can be switched on / off. Note that if it is determined to be "on", the volume adjustment prohibition flag is turned off, and if it is determined to be "off", the volume adjustment prohibition flag is turned on. Note that items that can be set as appropriate may be provided for event 2, event 3, and event 4. For example, "automatic button operation setting" may be switched on / off. In the present embodiment, the function of “light amount adjustment” is configured to be always effective in consideration of prevention of epilepsy and the like, and can not be selected on / off. In addition, although it may be configured to be able to set ON / OFF for the function of “light amount adjustment”, when configured as such, the default value of the light amount is not set to the maximum value. When the function is turned off, it is preferable to set the light amount to a value other than the maximum value.

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the power saving mode switching control process according to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the management menu screen, and displays the setting screen of the actual machine on the forefront of the display area SG10. Next, in step 2104, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines on / off of the power saving mode based on the operations of the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2. Next, in step 2106, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the power saving mode is determined to be on. If Yes in step 2106, in step 2108, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the power saving mode to on. Next, in step 2110, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets green (display color when the power saving mode is on) as the display color of the power saving mode display lamp D 70, and proceeds to step 2116. If No in step 2106, in other words, the power saving mode is determined to be off, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the power saving mode to off in step 2112. Next, in step 2114, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets red (display color when the power saving mode is off) as the display color of the power saving mode display lamp D70, and proceeds to step 2116. Next, in step 2116, the CPUSC of the sub control board S checks the confirmation message (for example, when the power saving mode is turned on) based on the power saving mode on / off, the power saving operation mode is turned on. Etc.) are displayed on the display area SG10 for a predetermined period, and the process shifts to the next processing (loop processing of the sub main routine).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of non-gaming period control processing according to the subroutine of step 2150 in FIG. First, in step 2152, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the operation of the discharge handle D44 has been detected. If Yes in step 2152, the process moves to step 2158. On the other hand, if No in step 2152, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not symbol variation has newly started in step 2154. If Yes in step 2154, the process proceeds to step 2158. On the other hand, if No in step 2154, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2156 whether or not main game holding has newly occurred. If Yes in step 2156, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines that the non-gaming period has ended in step 2158, and the non-gaming period measurement timer HY10t (measures a non-gaming period, step 2214, step 2325 and an increment timer (started at step 2644) are stopped and reset. In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol is stopped and there is no hold, it is determined to be in the non-playing state. Next, in step 2160, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a standby demo screen, a power saving screen, a first customization guide screen, a second customization guide screen, a customization in progress screen, a light amount adjustment screen and a volume control screen (each screen The display image and role of the display will be described later). Next, in step 2162, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the display of the power saving screen has been erased. If YES in step 2162, the CPUSC of the sub control board S starts a non-gaming period measurement timer HY10t (increment timer) in step 2164, and shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2200). If NO in step 2156, it is determined that the non-playing state has not ended, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2200) without executing the processes of steps 2158 to 2164. Also in the case of No in step 2162, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2200).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the customization control process according to the subroutine of step 2200 in FIG. First, in step 2201, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the power saving screen is currently displayed. In the case of Yes in step 2201, in step 2202, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines that the non-gaming period measurement timer value is the first guidance value (the timer value for displaying the first customization guidance screen; It is determined whether or not it is more than one second. If Yes in step 2202, in step 2204, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays the first customization guidance screen on the forefront of the display area SG10. In this example, the player can change the volume level, the light level, and the automatic button operation setting (these may be collectively referred to as gaming machine customization), and the gaming machine customization is performed. The display for notifying the transition condition of the screen to be displayed is referred to as a customization guidance screen. The customization guidance screen has two display modes depending on the non-playing period, and the non-playing period can be displayed in a short time, so that the first customization guidance screen → the second customization guidance screen. It should be noted that the mode for informing the transition condition of the screen for executing the gaming machine customization is not limited to this, and (1) the first customization guidance screen is displayed at the timing when the non-gaming period measurement timer value becomes 5 seconds. Instead, the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2 are lit (the lamps provided to the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2 are lit), and the timing at which the non-gaming period measurement timer value reaches 75 seconds The second customization guidance screen is displayed at (2) Non-playing period started (non-playing period measurement timer value = 0, and measurement of non-playing period measurement timer HY10t starts) sub input The button SB and the cross key SB-2 may be lighted. Next, in step 2250, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a customization guidance screen display control process, which will be described later. Next, in step 2300, the CPU SC of the sub control board S executes a display control process during customization which will be described later, and shifts to step 2206. If the result of step 2202 is NO, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a customization control process during playing, which will be described later, in step 2350, and proceeds to step 2206. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first customization screen is displayed 5 seconds after the start of the non-playing period, and even if the sub input button SB is operated before 5 seconds have elapsed. Automatic button operation settings, volume level or light level can not be changed via the customization screen (automatic button operation settings, volume level or light level can be changed without going through the customization screen) Is). Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and changes in automatic button operation setting, volume level, or light level regardless of presence or absence of the customization screen until 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the non-game period. It may be configured not to

  Next, in step 2206, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S determines whether or not the non-gaming period measurement timer value is greater than or equal to the default set value (900 seconds in this example). If Yes in step 2206, in step 2208, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic button flag. Next, in step 2210, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the volume switch V10 is "large". In the case of Yes in step 2210, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the volume level to a default value ("5" in this example) in step 2212, and proceeds to step 2214. If NO at step 2210, the process proceeds to step 2214 without setting the volume level to the default value. Next, in step 2214, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the power saving mode is currently on. If Yes in step 2214, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a power saving screen in step 2216, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2400). As described above, when the power saving screen is displayed, the result of step 2201 is No, and display control processing such as a customization executing screen described later is not executed. If the display condition of the power saving screen is satisfied when the customization screen or the like is displayed, the displayed customization executing screen or the like is erased (the power saving screen is displayed on the front layer). And the customization screen may be displayed on the back layer). On the other hand, if No in step 2214, the CPUSC of the sub control board S resets and starts the non-playing period measurement timer HY10t (increment timer) in step 2218, and shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2400). . Also in the case of No in step 2201 or step 2206, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2400). Here, in this example, the automatic button operation setting and the volume level can be changed to the default settings when 900 seconds or more of the non-gaming period becomes a default set value, and the volume switch V10 is set for the volume level. The default setting by the lapse of the non-playing time is executable only when the is "large". That is, for the default setting of the volume level, the volume level becomes the default value in all cases where the volume switch is "high, medium, low" when the power "off → on" is executed (default setting) Is performed, but when the non-gaming period is 900 seconds elapsed, the volume level becomes the default value only when the volume switch is "high", and the volume switch is "medium / small" The volume level is configured not to be the default value (the default setting is not performed). Also, when the power saving mode is on, all customization of the gaming machine is not possible, and although not shown, the power saving mode is turned off (for example, by operating the sub input button SB) In the case where it is turned off, it is possible to execute game machine customization and to be informed that the game machine customization has become possible (for example, the first customization guide at the timing when the power saving mode is turned off) The screen is displayed).

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the customization guidance screen display control process according to the subroutine of step 2250 in FIG. First, at step 2252, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2 have been operated. The cross key SB-2 has four buttons, an upper button, a lower button, a right button, and a left button, as operable buttons. In the case of Yes in step 2252, the CPUSC of the sub control board S is displaying the customization guidance screen (the first customization guidance screen and the second customization guidance screen are collectively referred to as the customization guidance screen) in step 2255 It is determined whether the If Yes in step 2255, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed customization screen in step 2256, displays the light amount adjustment screen on the forefront of the display area SG10, and shifts to step 2268. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2255, the process proceeds to step 2268. When the up / down button of the cross key SB-2 is operated in a state where the standby demo screen is displayed, the light amount adjustment screen (the screen for performing the light amount adjustment) is not displayed, but the light amount adjustment is possible (This process is similar to the during-game customization control process described later).

  Further, in the case of No at step 2252, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines at step 2258 whether or not the sub input button SB has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 2258, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed customization screen and standby demonstration screen in step 2260, and the customization in progress screen (automatic button operation setting on / off switching) The screen is displayed on the forefront of the display area, and the process moves to step 2268. In addition, as a configuration of the standby demo screen applicable to the present example, (1) the volume during displaying the standby demo screen is relatively small or silent (details will be described later), (2) standby The demo display period (the display period which is the maximum of the period in which the standby demo screen can be displayed) is longer than the demo start value (240 seconds) (for example, 660 seconds), (3) in the standby demo screen During the display, even if the game ball does not enter the main game start opening, the display of the stand-by demonstration screen is ended by the detection of the firing handle D44, (4) the non-gaming period starts the demonstration in the time saving gaming state Even if the value (240 seconds) is reached, the standby demo screen is not displayed, and only the volume is the same as when the standby demo screen is displayed. (5) A situation where right strike should be performed (for example, time-saving gaming state) And the standby demo screen is displayed (or non-playing period A specific right-handed indication display is displayed or an audio is output by the detection of the emission handle D44 when the specific volume) or the maximum volume that can be output is relatively small (may be mute). Details will be described later, (6) While the standby demo screen is displayed, the customization in progress screen is displayed on the front layer when the sub input button SB is operated, and the symbol variation stop display screen (a stop symbol of a normal decoration symbol is displayed) Is displayed on the back surface layer, depending on the detection of the release handle D44, the symbol variation stop display screen is displayed, and when the cross key SB-2 is operated, the standby demo screen continues to be displayed, but the volume and light amount are changed. It may be configured as follows. In addition, as a specific display example of the standby demo screen, a moving image for executing a game explanation or a motif introduction (character introduction or advance introduction) of a gaming machine may be displayed. The display condition of the stand-by demonstration screen is not limited to the non-playing period becoming the demonstration start value (240 seconds in this example), for example, the time when the operation of the firing handle D44 is not detected. The standby demo screen is displayed when the predetermined time A (10 seconds) is reached (or the time when the game ball is not fired), and the maximum display time of the standby demo screen is the predetermined time B (100 seconds). May be In such a configuration, the predetermined time A (10 seconds) is longer than the shortest fluctuation time (for example, 3 seconds) in the gaming machine, and shorter than the maximum fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds) It is. The predetermined time B (10 seconds) is also longer than the shortest fluctuation time (for example, 3 seconds) in the gaming machine, and is shorter than the maximum fluctuation time (for example, 120 seconds). In addition, it is the time when the operation of the firing handle D44 is not detected (or the time when the gaming ball is not firing) than the average time from shooting the gaming ball onto the gaming board to flowing into the out slot D36. It is preferable that the predetermined time A (10 seconds) is a long time (in order to prevent the standby demo screen from being displayed even though the player is firing the game ball).

  If No in step 2258, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2262 whether the left or right button of the cross key SB-2 has been operated. If YES in step 2262, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2264 whether the volume control prohibition flag is off. If Yes in step 2264, in step 2265, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the customization guidance screen is being displayed. If YES in step 2265, the customization screen being displayed is erased in step 2266, the volume control screen is displayed on the forefront of the display area SG10, and the process moves to step 2268. When the left / right button of the cross key SB-2 is operated in a state where the standby demonstration screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen (screen for performing volume adjustment) is not displayed, but the volume adjustment is possible. (This process is similar to the during-game customization control process described later). In addition, during the display of the symbol demo, during the display of the stand-by demonstration screen, during the display of the symbol fluctuation stop display screen, the volume control screen may be hidden, or during the display of the symbol fluctuation stop display screen, the volume control screen is always displayed. It may be displayed so that the adjustment of the volume level can be performed and the display of the volume adjustment screen can be changed according to the volume level by using the four-way controller SB-2 or the volume adjustment screen can be displayed at all times during symbol variation display. It is also possible to display so that execution of adjustment of the volume level and display change of the volume adjustment screen in accordance with the volume level can be performed with the four-way controller SB-2.

Here, the processing of step 2262 to step 2266 is summarized as follows:
(1) When the first customization guidance screen is displayed, and the volume adjustment prohibition flag is on, the left or right button of the cross key SB-2 is operated → the volume adjustment screen is not displayed, and the volume level is Impossible to change (2) When the first customization guidance screen is displayed and the volume adjustment prohibition flag is off, when the left / right button of the cross key SB-2 is operated → the volume adjustment screen is displayed, and according to the display The volume level can be changed (3) When the standby demo screen is displayed and the volume adjustment prohibition flag is off, the left or right button of the cross key SB-2 is operated → the volume adjustment screen is not displayed (standby) The demo screen remains displayed) and the volume level can be changed.

  Next, in step 2268, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S determines whether or not the non-gaming period measurement timer value has become equal to or greater than the demonstration start value (240 seconds). If Yes in step 2268, in step 2270, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a standby demonstration screen on the forefront of the display area SG10. Next, in step 2272, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the demo screen mode to the sub-side gaming state type, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2300). In the present embodiment, the standby demo screen is displayed when the non-gaming period measurement timer value becomes the demonstration start value, but the display start condition of the standby demo screen is limited to this. For example, when the non-playing period measurement timer value becomes the demonstration start value in the non-time shortening gaming state, the standby demonstration screen is displayed, while the non-playing period measurement timer value starts the demonstration in the time shortening gaming state When it becomes a value, the standby demo screen may not be displayed (in the time-saving gaming state, the standby demo screen may not be displayed regardless of the non-playing period measurement timer value). Also, when configured as such, regardless of the gaming state, the volume output when the non-gaming period measurement timer value becomes the demonstration start value is “1” which is the volume of the demonstration screen mode (see FIG. 45) or silent, that is, may be configured to be lower or silent than the current volume setting value (volume determined from volume switch and volume level), and the amount of light may be reduced. Similarly, it may be configured to be lower than the current light amount setting value (light amount determined from the light amount level) or to be silent. In addition, in the time saving gaming state, the non-playing time measurement timer HY10t may not be measured (the timer value is always 0 and it does not count).

  If NO in step 2268, the CPUSC of the sub control board S in step 2274 determines that the non-gaming period measurement timer value is the second guidance value (the timer value for displaying the second customization guidance screen). , 75 seconds) or not. If Yes in step 2274, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays the second customization guidance screen on the forefront of the display area SG10 in step 2276, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2300). Also in the case of No in step 2264 or step 2274, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2300). While the customization guidance screen is not displayed while the standby demo screen is displayed, the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2 are lit (on the edge of the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2). A lightable lamp may be provided) (it may be lighted while displaying the customization screen).

  Next, FIG. 24 is an example of a customization guide screen image according to the present embodiment. First, when the upper left part is the first customization guidance screen, the upper right part is the second customization guidance screen, and the lower left part is the standby demonstration screen, and 5 seconds have elapsed in the non-playing-state since the symbol variation stopped. The first customization guidance screen is displayed. In the first customization screen, it is displayed that the change of the automatic button operation setting can be made by pressing the sub input button SB, and the method of adjusting the volume and the light amount is not displayed. In addition, the display of the first customization screen is semi-transparent, and even if the display of the first customization guidance screen and the decorative design are displayed in an overlapping manner, the decorative design can be viewed. In addition, by pressing the sub input button SB while the first customization guidance screen is displayed, customization of the actual device (change of automatic button operation setting) becomes possible.

  Next, after the first customization guidance screen is displayed, the second customization guidance screen is displayed when 70 seconds have elapsed in the non-playing state (when 75 seconds have elapsed since the non-playing period). Is displayed. In the second customization guidance screen, in addition to the display mode of the first customization guidance screen, the display mode is such that a guidance image for volume control and a guidance image for light amount adjustment are added to the lower part of the display area SG10. The first customization guidance screen and the second customization guidance screen are translucent as in the first customization guidance screen.

  Next, after the second customization guidance screen is displayed, if 165 seconds have elapsed in the non-playing state (when 240 seconds have elapsed since the non-playing period has elapsed), the standby demo screen is displayed. Is displayed. In the standby demo screen, the displays of the first customization guidance screen and the second customization guidance screen are erased, and a story display or the like is displayed. In addition, the standby demo screen is not translucent, and when the display of the standby demo screen and the decorative symbol overlap and displayed, the decorative symbol is not visible or not visible (the decorative symbol is not displayed). The display area is smaller than the display of the standby demo screen, and the display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the back layer rather than the display of the standby demo screen. When the on adjustment inhibition flag is on, it is configured not to display the on adjustment in the second customization guide screen.

Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a display control process during customization according to the subroutine of step 2300 in FIG. First, in step 2302, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the light amount adjustment screen is being displayed. If Yes in step 2302, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2 have been operated in step 2304. In the case of Yes in step 2304, the CPUSC of the sub control board S changes the light amount level being selected based on the operation of the cross key SB-2 in step 2306, and performs lighting in the confirmation lighting pattern. , Shift to step 2320. In the present embodiment, when adjusting the light amount level,
(1) When the light amount level is selected with the cross key SB-2, it lights up with the confirmation lighting pattern corresponding to the selected light amount level (2) When the light amount level is determined by the sub input button SB A confirmation notification display for notifying which light amount level is determined is displayed in the display area SG10 (outputs voice)
(3) The lighting mode of the lighting pattern for confirmation is the same as the lighting pattern and lighting luminance of “effect system A” of “electric decoration table 2” in FIG. 43 (the number of lighting pattern repetitions is two).
It is comprised as mentioned above.

If NO in step 2302, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2308 whether the volume control screen is being displayed. If YES in step 2308, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2310 whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross key SB-2 have been operated. In the case of Yes in step 2310, the CPUSC of the sub control board S changes the volume level being selected based on the operation of the cross key SB-2 and outputs a sound for confirmation in step 2312. Transition. In the present embodiment, when adjusting the volume level,
(1) Output a confirmation sound corresponding to the selected volume level when the volume level is selected with the four-way key SB-2 (2) When the volume level is determined by the sub input button SB, the volume level Is displayed on the display area SG10 (a sound is output) for notifying a confirmation notification of which is determined to be
(3) The volume of the confirmation sound is the same as the “non-error volume determination table” in FIG.
It is comprised as mentioned above. The above-described volume adjustment screen may be constantly displayed (or constantly displayed during symbol stop display, symbol variation display, or the like) without outputting the confirmation sound.

  If NO in step 2308, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2314 whether or not the customization in progress screen is being displayed. If Yes in step 2314, in step 2316, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross key SB-2 have been operated. If Yes in step 2316, the CPUSC of the sub control board S switches on / off selection of the automatic button operation based on the operation of the cross key SB-2 in step 2318, and shifts to step 2320. In the present embodiment, when the automatic button operation setting is changed, when the automatic button operation setting is determined to be on / off with the cross key SB-2, an announcement corresponding to the on / off is displayed (ON Example of display in case of: "Automatic button operation setting has been turned on, pressing the button during game will turn off automatic button operation setting", Example of display in case of "Off: Automatic button operation setting is turned off Now, by pressing and holding the button while playing the game, the automatic button operation setting is turned on.

  Next, in step 2320, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button has been operated, in other words, whether the volume level, the light level or the automatic button operation setting has been determined. In the case of Yes at step 2320, the process moves to step 2324. On the other hand, if No in step 2320, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2322 whether or not a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the customization screen display. If YES in step 2322, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the customization screen after determining by the currently selected volume level, light level or automatic button operation setting (game machine customization setting) in step 2324. Do. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub input button SB is operated or a predetermined time (5 seconds) elapses without operating the sub input button SB on the customization screen, the gaming machine customization setting is determined. Although it is not limited to this, (1) operation of the release handle D44 is detected, (2) symbol variation starts, (3) a predetermined entrance (for example, the first main The gaming machine may be configured to determine the gaming machine customization setting when the gaming ball enters the gaming start opening A10). In addition, even if the design variation of the decoration pattern is started while the customization screen is displayed, the customization screen remains displayed (the customization screen is displayed on the front layer rather than the variation display of the decoration pattern), and the game machine customization is performed. It may be configured as possible.

  Next, in step 2325, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S resets and starts the non-playing period measuring timer (increment timer). As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the non-gaming period starts also from the timing when the gaming machine customization setting is determined. Next, in step 2326, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the automatic button operation setting is determined to be on. If Yes in step 2326, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the automatic button flag in step 2328, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2206). On the other hand, if No in step 2326, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the automatic button operation setting is determined to be off in step 2330. If Yes in step 2330, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic button flag in step 2322 and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2206). Also in the case of No in step 2314, step 2322 or step 2330, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2206).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display mode relating to customization of the gaming machine from the start of the non-playing period (the timing when the measurement of the non-playing period measurement timer HY10t starts) is “non-playing period measurement timer value = 0 seconds → Start of non-playing period → "Non-playing period measurement timer value = 5 seconds → Start display of the first customization guidance screen, Customize screen (Customize screen under customization execution, light amount adjustment screen and volume adjustment screen collectively) Start of transitionable period) → "non-playing period measurement timer value = 75 seconds → start displaying the second customization guide screen" → "non-playing period measurement timer value = 240 seconds → start the display of standby demo screen, customization Screen transition available period end → "non-gaming period measurement timer value = 900 seconds → execute default setting, start displaying the screen during power saving" However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, "non-playing period measurement timer value = 0 seconds → start of non-playing period" → "non-playing period measurement timer value = 5 seconds "Display does not change)" → "non-gaming period measurement timer value = 75 seconds → display start of the second customization guidance screen, start lighting the lamp provided on the sub input button SB and the cross key SB-2" → "non-gaming Period measurement timer value = 240 seconds → start of display of standby demo screen, end of transition possible period of customization screen → → "non-playing period measurement timer value = 900 seconds → default setting is executed, display of power saving screen is started" It may be configured. The start of the transition possible period of the customization screen means that the period in which the customization screen is displayed is started by operating the sub input button SB or the cross key SB-2.

  Next, FIG. 26 is an example of an image diagram of a customization guidance screen according to the present embodiment. First, the player operates the left and right buttons of the cross key SB-2 when the first customization guidance screen or the second customization guidance screen is displayed on the effect display device SG. The display mode of the setting screen of volume control displayed in case is shown. Specifically, when the first customization guidance screen or the second customization guidance screen is displayed, when the player operates the left and right buttons of the cross key SB-2, the volume adjustment screen is displayed, and the volume adjustment screen is displayed. When the left button of the four-way controller SB-2 is pressed while displaying the icon, the confirmation sound from the speaker D24 becomes smaller, and the lighting part (white part) of the volume display on the upper speaker schematic is reduced. When the right button of the cross key SB-2 is pressed (indicating that the volume level becomes small), the sound for confirmation from the speaker D24 becomes large, and the volume display of the upper speaker schematic diagram The lighted part (white part) of increases (indicating that the volume level increases), and pressing the sub input button SB causes the volume being selected. It is configured to be determined to the bell.

  Next, when the first customization guidance screen or the second customization guidance screen is displayed on the effect display device SG, the middle part of the figure is displayed when the up and down button of the cross key SB-2 is operated. The display mode of the setting screen of light quantity adjustment is shown. Specifically, when the player operates the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2, the light amount adjustment screen is displayed, and the first customization guide screen or the second customization guide screen is displayed while the light amount adjustment screen is displayed. When the upper button of the cross key SB-2 is pressed, the petal-shaped lighting portion displayed on the effect display device SG is in three stages of “0 → 6 → 12”. When the down button of the cross key SB-2 is pressed (indicating that the light amount level increases), the petal-like lighting portion displayed on the effect display device SG is 12; It decreases in three steps of individual → 6 → 0 (indicating that the light amount level decreases), and by pressing the sub input button SB, the light amount level being selected is determined to be determined. There is. Although the volume adjustment screen and the light amount adjustment screen are not displayed when the standby demo screen is displayed and the user operates the cross key SB-2, the volume level and the light amount level itself can be changed. In the figure, the display corresponding to the light amount level is a petal-like display, and the lighting portion is configured to increase in three steps of “0 → 6 → 12”, but is limited thereto It may be configured such that the number of lighting parts is increased in three steps of “one → two → three”, or three flower-shaped displays are provided (the size of the display area is different, It may be configured to increase in three stages of large, medium and small petals) and "small → medium → large".

  Next, the right part of the same figure is displayed when the sub input button SB is operated when the first customization guidance screen, the second customization guidance screen or the standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device SG. Shows the display mode of the customization in progress screen. Specifically, when the player operates the sub input button SB, the customization screen is displayed, and when the left and right button of the cross key SB-2 is pressed on the customization screen, "ON" or "OFF" of the automatic button operation setting The cursor is moved, and it is determined that the setting of the selected cursor is determined by pressing the sub input button SB. Here, if it is determined that "ON", the automatic button operation setting screen is erased, and "automatic button operation setting is turned on, and the automatic button operation is turned off by pressing a button in the game" is displayed. Be done. On the other hand, if it is determined to be "OFF", the automatic button operation setting screen disappears and "The automatic button operation setting has been turned off, and the automatic button operation is turned on by pressing and holding the button while playing" is displayed. Ru.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the during-game customization control process according to the subroutine of step 2350 in FIG. First, in step 2351, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the automatic button flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 2351, the CPUSC of the sub control board S holds the long press on the sub input button SB (in this processing, the long press on the sub input button SB continuing for 1 second or longer in step 2352) It is judged whether or not it detected. In the present embodiment, the operation member for determining the long press in step 2352 is the sub input button SB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lever SB-3 may be used. It may be configured to determine any long press with SB-3. In the case of Yes in step 2352, in step 2354, the CPUSC of the sub control board S performs the button valid period during the long press period (performing button single shot effect, button continuous hit effect, button long press effect, or hidden button effect Period to receive operation of sub input button SB by changing symbol = period when effect is executed by operating sub input button SB) or lever effective period (lever single draw effect, lever continuous draw effect, lever long draw effect, Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the period in which the operation of the lever SB-3 is received by the symbol variation for executing the hidden button effect = the period in which the effect is executed by operating the lever SB-3). Here, when the long press period spans the button valid period (or lever valid period), (1) pressing of the sub input button SB is started before the start of the button valid period (or lever valid period). Then, if the depression of the sub input button SB is maintained for one second, and the button is in effect when the one second elapses, (2) the depression of the sub input button SB is performed during the button effective period (or the lever effective period). Start, and then hold down the sub input button SB for 1 second, and when 1 second has elapsed, it is not the button valid period (or the lever valid period) (the button valid period has ended). . If Yes in step 2354, in step 2356, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the non-gaming period measurement timer value is smaller than the first guidance value (5 seconds in this example). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the non-playing period has elapsed for 5 seconds or more, the first customization guidance screen is displayed, and thus the change of the automatic button operation setting by long press of the sub input button SB is invalidated. The depression of the sub input button SB is started before 5 seconds of non-playing period elapses, and then the depression of the sub input button SB is maintained for 1 second, and the non-playing period is 5 seconds or more when the 1 second elapses Even if it has elapsed, the change of the automatic button operation setting by long press of the sub input button SB is invalidated. In the case of Yes at step 2356, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines at step 2358 whether or not there is a symbol variation for executing the hidden button effect. If Yes in step 2358, in step 2360, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the automatic button flag, and proceeds to step 2364. Even when the result of step 2352, step 2354, step 2356 or step 2358 is No, the process proceeds to step 2364.

Also, in the case of No at step 2351, in other words, if the automatic button flag is on, at step 2362 the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the operation of the sub input button SB has been detected. If Yes in step 2362, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic button flag in step 2363 and shifts to step 2364. Also in the case of No at step 2362, the process proceeds to step 2364. In the present embodiment, when the automatic button flag is on, when the single input button is pressed, the automatic button flag is turned off. When the long input button is pressed, the automatic button is selected. The flag may be configured to be off or may not be configured to be off. Also, as a specific example, when the automatic button flag is on during the game, the automatic button flag is turned off by operating the sub input button SB.
(1) Button automatic input (when the automatic button flag is on), button continuous hitting effects etc. are performed without operating the sub input button SB when button effect (button single pressing effect, button continuous hitting effect, button long pressing effect) is executed When the player operates the sub input button SB before the execution of the button may be referred to as automatic button input):
(2) When the player operates the sub input button SB during button automatic input in the button continuous hit production or the button long press production,
(3) When the player operates the sub input button SB during execution of the notice effect that the button automatic input is not executed:
Etc. can be illustrated.

  Next, at step 2364, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the operation of the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2 has been detected. If YES in step 2364, the CPUSC of the sub control board S adjusts the light amount level based on the operation of the cross key SB-2 in step 2366, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2206). On the other hand, if No in step 2364, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2368 whether the operation of the left or right button of the cross key SB-2 has been detected. If Yes in step 2368, in step 2370, the CPUSC of the sub control board S adjusts the volume level based on the operation of the cross key SB-2, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2206). As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the game is not in the non-playing period, the light amount level and the volume level can be adjusted by operating the cross key SB-2. Specifically, the cross key SB-2 can be used. The upper button increases the light intensity by one step, the lower button of the cross key SB-2 decreases the light intensity by one step, the right button of the cross key SB-2 increases the volume by one step, and the left of the cross key SB-2 The volume increases one step with the button. In the present embodiment, an effect in which the cross key SB-2 is operated in the effect during the game (for example, a button effect) (an effect in which a preliminary effect etc. is executed by operating the cross key SB-2) is provided. Although not configured, in the effective period of the cross key SB-2 in the effect, adjustment of the light level and the volume level can not be performed by the operation of the cross key SB-2 when configured to provide such an effect. It is desirable to configure. In addition, it may be possible to change other than the volume and the light quantity by the operation of the cross key SB-2. For example, the effect mode (by changing, the occurrence probability of a specific effect fluctuates or the tendency of the effect to be executed is different May be changeable. In such a configuration, for example, the volume and effect mode can be changed by operating the cross key SB-2 while the symbol is changing, and the volume and light amount can be changed by operating the cross key SB-2 while the standby demonstration screen is displayed. And the effect mode may be changeable. In addition, during the symbol change (or during the symbol change and 5 seconds before the start of the non-playing period), the volume level can be adjusted by the operation of the cross key SB-2, while in the cross key SB-2. Adjustment of the light amount level by operation may be configured to be impossible.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the pending information management process according to the subroutine of step 2400 in FIG. First, in step 2402, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a new hold generation command (hold information related to the first main game symbol or the second main game symbol) has been received from the main control board M side. Do. If Yes in step 2402, in step 2404, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a rendering hold counter (in this example, a maximum of four for the first main game and a maximum of four for the second main game). Add 1 (increment). Next, in step 2406, the CPUSC of the sub control board S is a hold information (in particular, a random number value related to the main game symbol lottery based on the hold generation command transmitted from the main control board M side). The random number / pattern lottery random number / variation mode lottery random number) is temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and the process proceeds to step 2416.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2402, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2408 whether or not a symbol variation display start instruction command has been received from the main control board M side. If Yes in step 2408, in step 2410, the CPUSC of the sub control board S subtracts (decrements) “1” from the drawing suspension counter. Next, in step 2412, the CPUSC of the sub control board S shifts the pending information related to the symbol variation to the remaining pending information. Next, in step 2414, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step 2416. In the case of No at step 2408, the process proceeds to step 2416 without executing the processing of step 2410 to step 2414. Next, in step 2416, the CPUSC of the sub control board S holds on the effect display device SG (in particular, the first hold display unit SG12, the second hold display unit SG13) the same hold display lamps as the drawing hold counter Is lighted and displayed, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2500).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of decorative symbol display content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2500 in FIG. First, at step 2502, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol content determination permission flag is on. If Yes in step 2502, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol content determination permission flag in step 2504. Next, in step 2506, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and temporarily stores it in the RAM area of the sub control board S. Next, in step 2550, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes an effect operation content determination process described later. Next, in step 2512, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the symbol content determination flag, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2600). Also in the case of No in step 2502, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2600).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of effect operation content determination processing according to the subroutine of step 2550 in FIG. First, at step 2552, the CPUSC of the sub control board S refers to the currently set light amount level temporarily stored in the RAM area of the subcontrol board S. Next, in step 2554, the CPUSC of the sub control substrate S determines whether the light amount level referred to is "large". In the case of Yes in step 2554, the CPUSC of the sub control board S refers to the lottery table for determining the rendering operation content (rendering table 0) in step 2556 based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the sub-side gaming state type. The pattern is determined by lottery, and the determined effect pattern is set in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and the process moves to step 2564. On the other hand, if No in step 2554, the CPUSC of the sub control substrate S determines in step 2558 whether the light amount level referred to is “medium”. In the case of Yes in step 2558, the CPUSC of the sub control board S refers to the lottery table for determining the content of the rendering operation (rendering table 1) in step 2560 based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the sub-side gaming state type. The pattern is determined by lottery, and the determined effect pattern is set in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and the process moves to step 2564. On the other hand, if No in step 2558, in other words if the light amount level is "small", in step 2562, the CPUSC of the sub control board S produces effects based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol and the sub-side gaming state type. The effect pattern is determined by lottery with reference to the operation content determination lottery table (effect table 2), and the determined effect pattern is set in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and the process shifts to step 2564.

  Here, FIG. 31 (effect table 0, 1, 2) is an example of the effect operation content determination lottery table. In addition, in the following description, although the case where the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decorative symbol is "super reach" is illustrated, it is the same also in the fluctuation | variation aspect of other decorative symbols. First, as shown in the present example, the effect pattern in this embodiment includes the contents of the execution concerning the rendering operation such as the effect image reproduction timing, the movable object role driving timing, and the lighting / flashing timing. To identify. And based on the presentation pattern determined based on the random number value acquired at arbitrary timings, it is constituted so that the specified presentation operation concerned is performed. For example, when the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is "super reach" and the acquired random number value is "100", the effect pattern "effect A-5" is determined. And based on the effect pattern "effect A-5", at the start of the change of the decorative symbol "effect image A-5" (for example, a series of moving images for enhancing the interest of the decorative symbol change, so-called reach effect After the start of the reproduction of the image) and 30 seconds after the start of the decorative symbol change operation, the operation of the "electric decoration lamp (in this example, game effect lamp D26)" is started, and after the start of the decorative symbol change After 55 seconds, the operation of the “movable object (in this example, movable object YK)” is started. Here, each effect pattern in the present embodiment can be mainly classified into three types based on the design intention of the effect pattern (hereinafter, such a classification is called an effect system).

  First, the first type is "effect system A (or called base effect)", and the effect patterns classified into the type are the main effect patterns in the pachinko gaming machine. Here, the main effect pattern means a effect pattern that influences the interest related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, for example, the selection rate at the time of losing and the selection rate at the time of big hit An example can be given in which both are configured to be high (in other words, it becomes an effect pattern that is the main route to the big hit). At the time of designing such a rendition pattern, in order to pursue the improvement of interest related to the rendition, in general, the movable body role thing driving timing, the illumination lamp lighting and blinking timing, or the disturbance assigned to the rendition pattern It takes a lot of time to design the numerical range.

  Next, the second type is "effect system B (or called a feature-based effect effect)", and the effect pattern classified into the type is an effect pattern informing the player that the jackpot expectation is high. It becomes. In addition, because it is designed with the intention to notify that the big hit expectation is high, it is designed so that the movable body part thing drive timing and the lighting lamp lighting / flashing timing become relatively large compared with other classifications It will be. In addition, in order to design so that a big hit expectation may become high, the selectivity at the time of a loss may be very low, and it may be comprised so that the selectivity at the time of hitting may become high.

  Next, the third type is "demonstration system C (or is called an electrical decoration-based effect)", and the effect pattern classified into the type becomes an effect pattern that will be a winning combination of effect systems A and B. . In addition, as it is designed with the intention of serving as a standout of the rendering systems A and B, compared with the rendering systems A and B, it is possible to relatively reduce the movable body role driving timing and the illumination lamp lighting / flashing timing relatively. It will be designed. In addition, regarding the big hit expectation degree, the selectivity at the time of losing may be high, and it may be configured to be extremely low at the hit.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to "rendering systems A to C", "rendering system D" is further provided. Then, when the light amount level is "medium" or "small", the effect pattern classified into the "effect system D" can be selected, and is classified into the "effect system D" The effect pattern is the effect pattern with the least power consumption.

  Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in FIG. 30, next, in step 2564, the CPUSC of the sub control board S based on the determined effect pattern determines the effect image reproduction timing, the movable object function operation timing, the lighting lamp lighting, Flashing operation timing (in this example, only the three types of timings are illustrated, but it is not limited to this, and may include, for example, audio playback timing, so-called sub input button pressing timing, etc.), The execution content (for example, if it is a rendering image, the image reproduction content of “effect image A-5”) is temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and the process proceeds to the next processing (the processing of step 2512). Do.

  Next, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step 2600 in FIG. First, in step 2602, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2602, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol content determination flag in step 2604. Next, in step 2606, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on a symbol variation flag. Next, in step 2609, the CPU SC of the sub control board S starts the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM 21t, and shifts to step 2610. On the other hand, also in the case of No in step 2602, the process proceeds to step 2610.

  Next, in step 2610, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the symbol variation flag is on. If Yes in step 2610, the CPUSC of the sub control board S confirms the timer value of the drawing fluctuation time management timer SM 21t in step 2611. Next, in step 2612, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the variation start timing of the decorative symbol has been reached. If Yes in step 2612, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the variation display command of the decorative symbol in step 2614 (sent to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). , And move on to step 2626.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2612, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2616 whether or not the stop display timing (temporary stop display timing) of the decorative symbol has been reached. If YES in step 2616, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a stop display command (temporary stop display command) of the decorative symbol in step 2618 (in the display command transmission control process of step 2999, the sub sub control unit SS And the process proceeds to step 2626.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2616, the CPUSC of the sub control board S has reached the notice image or reach image display timing based on the variation mode temporarily stored in the RAM area of the sub control board S in step 2620. Determine if If Yes in step 2620, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets an image display command related to the timing in step 2622 (sent to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999) Then, it proceeds to step 2626. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2620, the process proceeds to step 2626.

  Next, in step 2626, the CPUSC of the sub control board S operates the sub input button SB or the lever SB-3 during the change of the main game symbol in this example where the change is a button effect execution change The symbol change for which the effect (button effect) in which the advance notice effect may be executed based on playing is performed is referred to as "button effect execution change", and part of the symbol change with a change time of 60 seconds relating to the main game symbol It is determined whether or not the button effect execution fluctuation}. Although details will be described later, the button effect according to the present embodiment includes a single-shot button effect, a continuous hit button effect, a long-press button effect, and a hidden button effect. In the case of Yes in step 2626, in step 2650, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes button effect execution processing described later, and proceeds to step 2628. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2626, the process proceeds to step 2628. Next, at step 2628, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the operation timing of the movable body part YK has been reached. If Yes in step 2628, in step 2630, the CPUSC of the sub control board S starts driving of the movable body part YK based on a predetermined operation content, and proceeds to step 2632. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2628, the process proceeds to step 2632. Next, in step 2632, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the operation timing of the electric decoration lamp has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 2632, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the production electronic decoration operation permission flag (flag used in the electric lamp operation control process of FIG. 42) in step 2634, and proceeds to step 2636 Do. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2632, the process moves to step 2636.

  Next, in step 2636, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the main game symbol has been stopped. If Yes in step 2636, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a stop display command (decision display command) of the decorative symbol in step 2638 (sent to the sub sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process of step 2999) Be done). Next, in step 2640, the CPUSC of the sub control board S stops and resets (zero clears) the drawing variation time timer. Next, in step 2642, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the rendering operation in progress flag. Next, in step 2644, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the symbol variation flag. Next, in step 2646, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not there is a hold. If Yes in step 2646, in step 2648, the CPUSC of the sub control board S resets (zero clears) the non-gaming period measurement timer HY10t (increment timer) and starts, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2900) Do. Also in the case of No in step 2610, step 2636 or step 2646, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2900). As described above, in the present embodiment, it is configured to determine that the non-playing period has started when the main gaming symbol is stopped and there is no hold status.

  Next, FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the button effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2650 in FIG. First, at step 2652, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the effect to be executed in the symbol change is a button single-shot effect or a lever effect. If the result of step 2652 is “Yes”, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes, in step 2700, a single-shot push effect execution process to be described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628). On the other hand, in the case of No at step 2652, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines at step 2654 whether or not the effect to be executed in the variation is a button continuous hit effect. In the case of Yes in step 2654, in step 2750, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a continuous hitting effect execution process described later, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in 2654, in Step 2656, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the effect to be executed in the variation is a button long press effect. In the case of Yes at step 2656, a long press effect execution process described later is executed at step 2800, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2628). On the other hand, in the case of No at step 2656, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines at step 2658 whether the effect to be executed in the variation is the hidden button effect or not. If Yes in step 2658, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a hidden button effect execution process described later in step 2850, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628). Also in the case of No at step 2658, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2628).

  Next, FIG. 34 shows a single-shot pressing effect execution process {button single-shot pressing effect (effect of pressing a single sub-input button SB) and lever effect (effect of pulling a lever alone) according to the subroutine of step 2700 in FIG. This process is performed when and are performed. } Is a flowchart of. If a single button depression effect is to be performed, the process excluding the parentheses is executed (for example, it is determined in step 2702 whether or not the button is valid), and if a single lever pulling effect is to be performed, parentheses are indicated. The processing described in the inside is performed (for example, it is determined in step 2702 whether it is a lever effective period or not). First, in step 2702, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether it is a button valid period (or a lever valid period). If Yes in step 2702, in step 2704, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a one-shot button image (or a lever image). Next, in step 2706, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the automatic button flag is off. If YES in step 2706, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2708 whether the sub input button SB (or the lever SB-3) has been operated. If Yes in step 2708, in step 2710, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed single-shot button image (or lever image) and executes a cut-in effect to execute the next process (step 2628). Move to In addition, a cut-in effect (cut-in image) is an effect that suggests a big hit expectation degree of a symbol variation being executed which is displayed for a short time, and is displayed on the front layer rather than the display of the decorative symbol (see FIG. 39). ). Also, there are multiple types of cut-in effects, and the big hit expectation differs depending on the type (for example, the background color is "red" → big hit expectation "big", background color is "yellow" → big hit expectation "medium" , The background color is "blue" → big hit expected degree "small", etc.).

  On the other hand, if No in step 2708, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2712 whether the button valid period (or the lever valid period) has ended. If Yes in step 2712, in step 2714, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed one-shot button image (or lever image), and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2628).

  If NO in step 2706, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2716 whether the sub input button SB (or the lever SB-3) has been operated. If Yes in step 2716, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic button flag in step 2718. Next, in step 2720, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed single-shot button image (or lever image) and executes a cut-in effect to perform the next process (the process of step 2628). Transition. On the other hand, if No in step 2716, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2722 whether the one-shot button effective period has ended. In the case of Yes at step 2722, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed one-shot button image (or lever image) and executes cut-in effect at step 2724 to execute the next process (step 2628). Move to Also in the case of No at step 2702, step 2712 or step 2722, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2628). Thus, when the automatic button flag is on, the cut-in effect is executed at the timing when the button valid period ends, that is, the sub input button SB is operated at the timing when the button valid period ends. It is configured to be similar processing (also referred to as automatic button operation is performed). The automatic button operation execution timing in the button single-shot effect is not limited to this. For example, when the button effective period is 5 seconds, 3 seconds after the start of the effective period is the automatic button operation execution timing. It may be configured to

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the continuous hitting effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2750 in FIG. First, in step 2752, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not it is a button valid period. If Yes in step 2752, in step 2754, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a continuous hit button image (an image prompting the player to hit the sub input button continuously). Next, in step 2756, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the automatic button flag is off. If Yes in step 2756, in step 2758, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button SB has been operated. In the case of Yes in step 2758, the CPUSC of the sub control board S in step S2760 is an effect executed by continuously pressing the sub input button SB (for example, each time the sub input button SB is operated) Effects are generated) and the process moves to step 2762. On the other hand, when the result is No at 2758, the process goes to step 2762.

  Next, in step 2762, the CPU SC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the button continuous hit presentation has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in the button valid period. If Yes in step 2762, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed continuous hitting button image and executes cut-in effect in step 2764 and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2628) . On the other hand, if No in step 2762, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2766 whether the button valid period has ended. If Yes in step 2766, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed continuous hitting button image in step 2768 and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628).

  If NO in step 2756, that is, if the automatic button flag is on, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2770 whether the sub input button SB has been operated. If Yes in step 2770, in step 2772 the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic button flag. Next, in step 2774, the CPU SC of the sub control board S executes button continuous hit presentation, and shifts to step 2780. On the other hand, if No in step 2770, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2776 whether or not a predetermined time (0.5 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the button valid period. In the case of Yes in step 2776, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes button continuous hit effects at predetermined time intervals (0.1 seconds in this example) in step 2778 (if the automatic button flag is on) From the timing when 0.5 seconds has elapsed from the start of the button effective period, the button continuous hitting effect will be executed once every 0.1 seconds), and the process moves to step 2780. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the automatic button flag is on, the button continuous hit effect 0.5 seconds after the start of the button valid period (a button continuous hit that does not require the player to operate the sub input button The effect is executed at 0.1 second intervals. In addition, the situation where the automatic button flag is on and the button valid period (or the automatic button flag is on and the button valid period and the player does not operate the sub input button SB) When the player operates the sub input button SB in the situation where the button continuous hitting effect is being executed), the automatic button flag is turned off, and the player operates the sub input button SB for the subsequent button continuous hitting effect. Will be executed by

  Next, in step 2780, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the button continuous hit presentation has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in the button valid period. If Yes in step 2780, in step 2782, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed continuous hitting button image and executes a cut-in effect and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628) . On the other hand, if No in step 2780, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2784 whether or not the button valid period has ended. If Yes in step 2784, in step 2786, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the continuous hit button image displayed without executing the cut-in effect, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2628) . Also in the case of No in step 2752, step 2776, step 2784 or step 2766, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 2628). In this example, as the effect mode of the button continuous hitting effect, the cut-in effect is displayed when the sub input button SB is operated a predetermined number of times during the button valid period, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, for example, the meter is displayed as a continuous hit button image, and every time the sub input button SB is operated in the button valid period, the lighting display of the meter is increased as button continuous hit effect, and the button valid period When the input button SB is operated, the lighting display of the meter may be full, and then the cut-in effect may be displayed (so-called progressive button continuous hitting effect). In addition, it may be configured to display how much the lighting display of the current meter has increased when the sub input button SB has been operated a predetermined number of times in the button valid period without executing the cut-in effect. . In such a configuration, it may be configured such that the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation is higher as the lighting display of the meter is more.

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a long press effect execution process according to the subroutine of step 2800 in FIG. At step 2802, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether it is a button valid period. If Yes in step 2802, in step 2804, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a long press button image (an image prompting the player to long press the sub input button). Next, in step 2806, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the automatic button flag is off. If YES in step 2806, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2808 whether the sub input button SB is operated. In the case of Yes in step 2808, the CPUSC of the sub control board S in step 2810 produces an effect of long button press (an effect executed by long press the sub input button SB; for example, the sub input button SB is pressed) Effects are generated) and the process moves to step 2812. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2808, the process proceeds to step 2812.

  Next, in step 2812, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the button longing effect for a predetermined time has been executed in the button valid period. If Yes in step 2812, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed long press button image and executes cut-in effect in step 2814, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628). Do. On the other hand, if No in step 2812, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2816 whether or not the button valid period has ended. If Yes in step 2816, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed long press button image in step 2818, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628).

  If No in step 2806, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2820 whether the sub input button SB is operated. If Yes in step 2820, in step 2822 the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic button flag. Next, in step 2824, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a button long press effect, and proceeds to step 2830. On the other hand, if No in step 2820, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2826 whether or not a predetermined time (0.5 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the start of the button valid period. In the case of Yes in step 2826, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes the button long-press effect in step 2828 (when the automatic button flag is on, from the timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the button effective period, The button long-press effect is to be executed), and the process shifts to step 2830.

  Next, in step 2830, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the button longing effect for a predetermined time has been executed in the button valid period. If Yes in step 2830, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed long press button image and executes cut-in effect in step 2832, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628). Do. On the other hand, if No in step 2830, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2834 whether the button valid period has ended. If Yes in step 2834, in step 2836, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the long press button image displayed without executing the cut-in effect, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628) Do. Also in the case of No at step 2802, step 2826, step 2834, or step 2816, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing at step 2628). In this example, as the effect mode of the button long press effect, the cut-in effect is displayed when the operation of the sub input button SB for a predetermined time is maintained in the button valid period, but For example, the meter is displayed as a long press button image, the operation of the sub input button SB is maintained in the button valid period, and the indicator lighting display of the meter is performed as a button long press effect each time the maintained time elapses. If the button input period is long and there is a long press on the sub input button SB for a predetermined period of time, the lighting display of the meter becomes full, and then the cut-in effect may be displayed ( So-called progressive button press and hold effect). Even if the cut-in effect is not performed, it is configured to display to what extent the lighting display of the current meter has increased when there is a long press on the sub input button SB for a predetermined time in the button valid period. Good. In such a configuration, it may be configured such that the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation is higher as the lighting display of the meter is more.

  Next, FIG. 37 is an execution image diagram of automatic button operation in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, the upper part of the same figure shows the timing when the automatic button operation can be executed when the button single-shot depression effect is executed (in this example, the case where the fluctuation time is 60 seconds is illustrated). Specifically, in the symbol variation of 60 seconds, the button valid period and the button automatic input (when the automatic button flag is on, a cut-in effect, a button continuous hit effect, etc. are executed without operating the sub input button SB) Indicates when the button is automatically executed). At the time of execution of the button single-shot depression effect, automatic button input is performed at the timing when the button valid period ends. The timing at which the button automatic input is performed is not limited to this, and may be configured to be performed, for example, in the middle of the button valid period.

  Next, the lower part of FIG. 37 is an operation diagram showing timings at which button automatic input in the case of a button continuous hit effect or a button long press effect can be executed. In the case of the button continuous hitting effect or the button long pressing effect, the automatic button input is executed every 0.1 seconds from the timing 0.5 seconds after the button valid period is started. . By configuring in this way, the execution timing of the button automatic input for the button valid period is faster in the button continuous hitting effect or the button long pressing effect than the button single pressing effect, and for the symbol variation period. The button is configured to be delayed. In this example, the timing at which the button automatic input is executed by the symbol variation in which the button continuous hitting effect and the button long-press effect are executed is 0.5 seconds after the button valid period is started in both cases. Not limited to this, for example, it is configured that the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the button long press effect is executed than when the button continuous hit effect is executed, and the button automatic input according to the button continuous hit effect The timing may be 0.5 seconds after the start of the button valid period, and the automatic button input timing according to the button long press effect may be the timing when the button valid period is started. In addition, the button valid period related to the button variation effect may be configured such that the button valid period for the symbol variation period is later than the button valid period related to the button continuous hit production.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation in which the button continuous hitting representation or the button long depression effect is executed is higher than the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation in which the button single shot depression effect is executed It is done. That is, the button hit period for the symbol fluctuation period is later than the button hit single-stroke effect with a large hit expectation, or the button continuous-stroke effect with a high hit expectation or the button long-press effect with a big hit expectation The execution timing of the input will be earlier.

  In addition, even if the same button single-shot effect, according to the degree of expectation of big hit, automatic input timing (effect similar to the case of operating the sub input button SB without operating the sub input button SB = cut-in effect May be configured to be different). More specifically, after pressing the sub-input button SB in the button valid period before the start of the reach, it is more likely that after the start of the reach than in the case where the serif notice (the notice effect with a relatively large hit expectation is performed) is performed. The automatic input timing is the timing after the button validity period if the cut-in effect (a notice effect with a relatively large expected level of big hit) is executed by pressing the sub input button SB one time in the button validity period. (The timing may be the previous one, and the automatic input timing in the button valid period may be different because the jackpot expectation degree is different). Moreover, such a configuration may be applied not only to button single shot effects but also to button continuous hit effects, button long press effects, lever effects, and hidden button effects. In addition, even if the same button single-shot effect, the earlier the start timing of the button valid period is later the automatic input timing in the button valid period (may be the previous timing, the start timing of the button valid period is different) The automatic input timing in the button effective period may be different depending on the Moreover, such a configuration may be applied not only to button single shot effects but also to button continuous hit effects, button long press effects, lever effects, and hidden button effects.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of hidden button effect execution processing according to the subroutine of step 2850 in FIG. First, in step 2852, the CPUSC of the sub control board S operates the sub input button SB in a symbol change period in which the button active period (button single shot effect, button continuous hit effect, button long press effect, or hidden button effect is executed) It is determined whether or not it is a period during which the effect is received by operating the sub input button SB). If Yes in step 2852, in step 2854, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button SB has been operated. In the case of Yes at step 2854, at step 2856, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a button continuous hit presentation. Next, in step 2858, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays the continuous hitting button image, and the process shifts to step 2860. On the other hand, also in the case of No at step 2854, the process proceeds to step 2860. As described above, when the hidden button effect is executed, an image prompting the player to perform the continuous hitting operation of the sub input button SB is not displayed, but the continuous hitting button image is displayed by the player operating the sub input button SB in the button valid period. At the same time, the button continuous hit presentation will be executed. More specifically, when the player operates the sub input button SB in the button valid period, the meter is displayed as the continuous hitting button image, and the meter which is lit as the button continuous hitting effect is increased. The Rukoto.

  Next, in step 2860, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the continuous hit button image is displayed. If YES in step 2860, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2862 whether or not a button repeated presentation effect has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) in the button valid period. If Yes in step 2862, in step 2864, the CPUSC of the sub control board S deletes the displayed continuous hitting button image and displays a lever image. Next, in step 2866, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the lever valid flag, and proceeds to the processing of step 2872.

  On the other hand, if No in step 2860 or step 2862, in step 2868, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the button valid period has ended. If Yes in step 2868, the CPUSC of the sub control board S deletes the displayed continuous hitting button image in step 2870 (if the continuous hitting button image is not displayed, the process is not performed), step 2872 Migrate to Also, if the result of the step 2852 or the step 2868 is No, then the process proceeds to the step 2872.

  Next, in step 2872, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the lever valid flag is on. If Yes in step 2872, in step 2874, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the lever SB-3 has been operated in the lever effective period. If Yes in step 2874, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the displayed lever image and executes cut-in effect in step 2876, and the process shifts to step 2880. On the other hand, in the case of No at step 2874, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines at step 2878 whether or not the lever effective period has ended. If Yes in step 2878, then the process moves to step 2880. Next, in step 2880, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the lever effective flag, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628). Also in the case of No at step 2872 or at step 2878, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2628). In the present embodiment, the automatic button flag is configured not to be switched on / off even if the sub input button SB is operated during symbol variation in which the hidden button effect is executed. By configuring in this way, for example, when the player operates the sub input button SB to make the meter appear as a hidden button effect under the situation where the automatic button flag is on, the automatic button flag is off. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an event different from the player's intention, which would otherwise occur. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, in the symbol variation for executing the hidden button effect, the automatic button operation is not executed even if the automatic button flag is on, that is, the player himself The display of the continuous hit button image and the button continuous hit effect are not performed unless the sub input button SB is operated.

Next, FIG. 39 is an example of a hidden button effect image in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, super reach effect is started in a certain symbol variation, and the effect display of the button image is not being performed. Next, when the sub-input button SB is pressed while the button image is not displayed, a display prompting the player to perform a continuous hit operation as well as a button continuous hit effect (displayed on the meter) as a hidden button effect (in this example) The display will indicate “Shoot continuous hit !!”. Next, the sub input button SB is continuously hit and operated, and when the sub input button SB is pressed a predetermined number of times, the meter becomes full. Next, by pressing the sub input button SB a predetermined number of times, the display of the meter is erased, and a lever image is displayed and a display prompting the player to operate the lever (in this example, "retract the lever !!" Is displayed. Thereafter, by operating the lever SB-3, the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device SG, and the big hit symbol is stopped as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. As described above, even when the automatic button flag is on at the time of executing the hidden button effect, the automatic button input is not performed, that is, the meter, the lever image unless the player manually operates the sub input button SB continuously. , Cut-in effect will not be displayed. The execution mode of the hidden button effect is not limited to the mode shown in FIG.
(1) A meter is displayed by continuously hitting the sub input button SB in a situation where reach effect starts and the button image is not displayed,
(2) After that, since the lighting display of the meter is full because the sub input button SB is continuously hit and operated, the display of "Preparing for lever effect" is greatly displayed (in a size that occupies a half or more of the display area SG10 Display),
(3) After that, the display of "Preparing for lever effect" becomes smaller, and moves to the lower right of the display area SG10,
(4) After that, it is an effect that suggests a big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation under execution as an effect of executing a button one-shot push or lever operation at the late stage of reach effect. For example, “press a button to complete a feature The big hit symbol is stopped by executing the button single shot or the lever single shot, in which the specific symbol which is not the figure is aligned by executing the display of the “let me!”, The cut-in effect, the button single shot or the lever single shot. Temporary stop) (or not aligned) etc. is executed.
(5) When prompting the lever operation in the on-coming branch effect, "Lever preparation in progress" is displayed large again, and then the "Lever preparation in progress" display is erased and a lever image is displayed. (When executing the falling branch effect, it is preferable to configure the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation being executed to be higher when the lever image is displayed than when the button image is displayed. When the button image is displayed, the operation of the sub input button SB is prompted, and when the lever image is displayed, the operation of the lever SB-3 is prompted).
(6) The hit branch effect is an effect to operate the lever SB-3, and when the cut-in effect is executed by operating the lever SB-3, the big hit expectation among the plurality of cut-in effects If the lowest cut-in effect is not executed, or if the cut-in effect with the lowest expected jackpot among the multiple cut-in effects is executed, it is determined that the symbol variation being executed will be a big hit It may be configured to be
(7) It should be noted that there are multiple types (for example, multiple types of display colors) of button images (and lever images) in the main branch effect (the jackpot expectation varies depending on the type of button image) When an indicator display indicating the lever effective period is displayed, the indicator display also corresponds to the type of the button image (and the lever image) {eg, the button display is “blue”, “red”, “ The big hit expectation of the symbol variation being executed in the order of “麒麟” and “rainbow” is getting higher (“rainbow is big hit confirmed”), and the color of the indicator (display indicating button valid period or lever valid period) According to the color of the button display, "blue", "red", "red pattern", "rainbow" may be used}. The indicator has a "bar" shape in which the display portion becomes shorter as the button validity period (or lever validity period) elapses, and the display portion of the "bar" has a button validity period (or Suggests the remaining time of the lever effective period). In addition, what color the effect immediately before the button image (and the lever image) appears (the effect mode in which the light gathers and the button appears) is {in the order of "blue", "red", "red pattern", and "rainbow" Depending on whether or not the big hit expectation of the pattern variation being executed is getting high (“rainbow” is a big hit confirmed)}, the type of button image (and lever image) is expected to be displayed and the degree of expectation The big hit expectation of the symbol variation inside is different.
It may be configured as described above.

  Next, FIG. 40 is a flowchart of special game related display control processing according to the subroutine of step 2900 in FIG. First, in step 2902, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S determines whether the special game flag is off. If Yes in step 2902, in step 2904, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S determines whether or not a special game start display instruction command has been received from the main side. If Yes in step 2904, in step 2912, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S turns on the special game flag. Next, in step 2914, the CPUSC of the sub control board S issues a command relating to the big hit start display on the effect display device SG (sent to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control processing of step 2999). Set (as appropriate based on the type of jackpot). Next, in step 2915, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the special game effect mode to the sub game state type, and proceeds to step 2916. Also in the case of No at step 2902, the process proceeds to step 2916. Next, in step 2916, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for sequentially displaying the number of rounds and the number of winnings (sent to the sub sub control unit SS in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). Do.

  Next, in step 2926, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game end display instruction command has been received from the main side. If YES in step 2926, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command related to the big hit end display in step 2928 (sent to the sub sub control unit SS side in the display command transmission control process of step 2999). . Next, in step 2930, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S turns off the special game flag and shifts to the next process (the process of step 3100). Also in the case of No in step 2904 or step 2926, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3100).

  Next, FIG. 41 is a flowchart of background image display processing according to the subroutine of step 3100 in FIG. First, in step 3102, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the current gaming state has shifted from the non-time shortening gaming state to the time shortening gaming state. If Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S sets the time-saving effect mode to the sub-side gaming state type. Next, in step 3106, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a background image for the time-saving effect mode on the effect display device SG, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 3200). On the other hand, if No in step 3102, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 3108 whether or not the current gaming state has shifted from the time shortening gaming state to the non-time shortening gaming state. In the case of Yes in step 3108, in step 3110, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets the normal effect mode as the sub-side gaming state type. Next, in step 3112, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a background image for the normal effect mode on the effect display device SG, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 3200). Also in the case of No in step 3108, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3200).

  Next, FIG. 42 is a flowchart of illumination lamp operation control processing according to the subroutine of step 3200 in FIG. At step 3202, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether an error leaving instruction command has been received from the main side. If Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the CPUSC of the sub control board S acquires the type of error that occurred (in this example, a door open error, a receiver full error, a vibration detection error, or an unauthorized radio wave detection error). Do. Next, in step 3210, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the lighting pattern and the lighting luminance based on the type of error and the current light level (in this example, large, medium, and small) (electric decoration table 1 And the determined contents are temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub control board S. Next, in step 3212, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the error illumination operation flag, and proceeds to step 3214.

  Next, in step 3214, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the error lighting flag is on. If YES in step 3214, the CPUSC of the sub control board S in step 3216 determines a predetermined illumination lamp (for example, based on the lighting pattern and lighting luminance temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub , And the lighting operation of the predetermined part of the game effect lamp D26 is executed. Next, in step 3218, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether an error leaving cancel command has been received from the main side. In the case of Yes in step 3218, in step 3220, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the in-operation indicator for error, and proceeds to step 3222. Also in the case of No in step 3214 or step 3218, the processing shifts to step 3222.

  Next, in step 3222, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the error lighting flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3222, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 3224 whether or not the effect-use electronic decoration operation permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3224, in step 3226, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the effect decoration flag. Next, in step 3228, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the lighting pattern and the lighting luminance based on the effect system and the current light level (see the electric decoration table 2) and the RAM area of the sub control board S. Temporary storage (set). Next, in step 3230, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns on the in-operation decoration flag for effect, and shifts to step 3232. On the other hand, if the result of step 3224 is NO, the process goes to step 3232.

  Next, in step 3232, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether the in-operation illumination decoration flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3232, the CPUSC of the sub control board S performs the lighting operation of a predetermined illumination lamp based on the lighting pattern and lighting luminance temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub control board S in step 3234. Run. Next, in step 3236, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether all scheduled lighting operations have ended. If Yes in step 3236, in step 3238, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the in-operation decoration flag, and proceeds to the next process (the process of step 3250).

  In the case of No at step 3232, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines at step 3240 whether or not the rendering operation in-progress flag is off. In the case of Yes in step 3240, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the lighting pattern and the lighting luminance based on the current sub-side gaming state type and light amount level in step 3242 (refer to the electric decoration table 3) The determined contents are temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub control board S. Next, at 3244, the CPUSC of the sub control board S executes a predetermined lighting operation of the illumination lamp based on the lighting pattern and lighting brightness temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub control board S. Processing (processing of step 3250). Also in the case of No in step 3222, step 3236, or step 3240, the processing shifts to the next processing (processing in step 3250).

  Next, FIG. 43 is an example of a reference table for electric lamp lighting pattern determination according to this example. First, the lighting table 1 is a lighting table to be referred to when an error occurs. As shown in this example, in the present embodiment, the lighting pattern of the electric decoration lamp is configured such that the lighting period → lighting out period is one cycle, and the one cycle is repeated a predetermined number of times (including the case where there is no limit). There is. In addition, the brightness of the electric decoration lamp during the lighting period is determined based on any one of a predetermined number of steps (10 steps in this example) (in the present example, the brightness of the electric decoration lamp is 1 The luminance 2 <... <The luminance 10 increases in the following order). The lighting pattern and the luminance of the illumination lamp are configured to differ depending on the type of error and the current light level. In this example, the lighting brightness (and lighting pattern) of the illumination lamp can be different depending on the light amount level set even when an error occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The illumination lamp may be configured to be lit at a constant lighting brightness (and lighting pattern) at all times regardless of the light amount level being used.

  Next, the lighting table 2 is a lighting table to be referred to at the time of rendering operation. As shown in the present example, the configuration relating to the lighting pattern and the luminance of the illumination lamp is the same as the configuration of the illumination table 1. Further, the lighting pattern and the luminance of the illumination lamp are configured to be different for each of the effect system and the current light amount level.

  Next, the lighting table 3 is a lighting table to be referred to at the time of game state notification. As shown in the present example, the configuration relating to the lighting pattern and the luminance of the illumination lamp is the same as the configuration of the illumination table 1. In addition, the lighting pattern and the brightness of the electric decoration lamp are configured to be different for each sub-side gaming state type and the current light level.

  In the present embodiment, although the lighting pattern and lighting brightness of the electric decoration lamp can be different due to the difference in the light amount level, the present invention is not limited to this, and the light amount level differs due to the difference. The lighting pattern of the illumination lamp may not be different, and only the illumination brightness of the illumination lamp may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting pattern of the illumination lamp at the time of the error occurrence and the lighting luminance can be different due to the difference in the light amount level, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lighting pattern and lighting brightness of the illumination lamp may be determined based on only the type of error that has occurred regardless of the light level, or when an error occurs regardless of the type of error that has occurred. The lighting pattern of the illumination lamp may always be a predetermined pattern, and the lighting brightness of the illumination lamp may be a predetermined brightness.

  Next, FIG. 44 is a flowchart of volume control processing according to the subroutine of step 3250 in FIG. First, in step 3252, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the volume determination timing (for example, at the time of big hit start, fluctuation start, standby demo screen start, volume switch change determination, volume level change determination, etc. It is determined whether or not If Yes in step 3252, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 3254 whether an error notification instruction command has been received from the main side. If Yes in step 3254, in step 3256, the CPUSC of the sub control board S acquires the type of error that has occurred. Next, in step 3258, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the volume based on the type of error and the volume switch status (refer to the volume determination table at error) and the determined contents in the RAM area of the subcontrol board S Temporarily store (set), and the process proceeds to step 3262.

  On the other hand, if No in step 3254, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines the volume to be output based on the volume switch status and the determined volume level in step 3260 (refer to the non-error volume determination table). The determined contents are temporarily stored (set) in the RAM area of the sub control board S, and the process proceeds to step 3262. Also in the case of No in step 3252, the processing shifts to step 3262. Next, in step 3262, the CPUSC of the sub control board S outputs a sound based on the determined (set) sound volume, and shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2999).

  Next, FIG. 45 (non-error volume determination table) is an example of a table for determining the volume output from the gaming machine at the time of non-error in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The volume level according to the present example is set to five levels of level 1 to level 5, and is settable by the player determining the volume level. Further, the volume switch is set to three stages of large, medium and small, and only the administrator is settable (for example, it can not be changed without opening the door D 18). In this example, the maximum volume (dB) output from the gaming machine is determined by the volume level and the volume switch. For example, when the volume level is set to "level 3" and the volume switch is set to "middle", the maximum dB of the output volume is "95 dB". When the volume switch is "small" and the volume level is "level 1" or "level 2" or in the demo screen mode, the volume is fixed at the minimum volume value "1". Ru. Further, the volume corresponding to the volume level is the same between the case where the volume switch is "large" and the case where the volume switch is "medium" (when the volume level is the same, the volume is the same. Yes). By configuring in this way, the volume varies depending on the type of sound to be output, so the maximum value of the volume is made the same, and only the minimum value of the volume (volume level 1 and volume level 2 when the volume switch is "small" By adjusting), it is possible to prevent the volume level from fluctuating for each production number.

  Next, FIG. 45 (error volume determination table) is an example of a table for determining the volume output from the gaming machine at the time of error in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. Incidentally, the volume at the time of error is configured not to be set by the player (to be determined regardless of the volume level), and is configured to be able to be set by a volume switch provided only by the administrator. The horizontal axis indicates the error mode (in this example, the door opening error, the tray full error, the vibration detection error, and the unauthorized electric wave detection error are illustrated), and the error type of the horizontal axis is shown. The maximum volume (dB) output from the gaming machine is determined by the volume switch on the vertical axis and the vertical axis. For example, when the error type is "vibration detection error" and the volume switch is set to "small", the maximum dB of the output volume is "78 dB". Incidentally, since the unauthorized radio wave detection error is an error with a high degree of danger, it is fixed at "95 dB" which is always the maximum volume regardless of not only the volume level but also the setting of the volume switch. By configuring in this manner, the volume level for notifying an error of the gaming machine can not be customized for the player, and in particular, the maximum volume is constantly detected for the illegal radio wave detection error which is an error with a high degree of danger. It is configured to be output at. In the present embodiment, the volume at the time of error occurrence is configured to be determined based on the type of error that has occurred and the status of the volume switch, but it is not limited thereto, regardless of the status of the volume switch. It may be configured to differ only by the type of error that has occurred, or may be configured to always have the maximum volume when an error occurs regardless of the status of the volume switch and the type of the error that has occurred.

  By configuring as described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player operates the operation member without operating the operation member (sub input button SB, cross key SB-2, lever SB-3). The same effect as in the case where the automatic button operation is performed is performed (automatic button input is performed), and the setting regarding the volume, the setting regarding the light amount, and the automatic button operation setting can be changed. In addition, as a change mode of the setting related to the light amount and the automatic button operation setting, an element that can be changed by the player and an element that can be changed only by the administrator are provided, and a changeable situation or an unchangeable situation (button effect Medium) and changing situations (non-playing and non-playing) are user-friendly and entertaining, enabling customization of the gaming machine according to the taste of the player without impairing the playability. High gaming machine.

(Modification 1 from the present embodiment)
Here, in the present embodiment, at the time of executing the button effect, the automatic button setting that can execute the same effect as when the operation member is operated even if the player does not operate the operation member can be executed. However, the operation mode of the operation member related to the button effect is not limited to this. Therefore, the configuration to which the operation mode of the operation member at the time of performing the button effect different from the present embodiment is applied will be described in detail as only a change from the present embodiment as a first modification example from the present embodiment.

  First, FIG. 46 is a main flowchart on the side of the sub main control unit in the first modification from the present embodiment. The point of change from this embodiment is step 3500 (variation 1), that is, after executing the volume control process in step 3250, CPUSC of the sub control board S will be described later in step 3500 (variation 1), Right-handling instruction display control processing is executed, and the process shifts to step 2999.

  Next, FIG. 47 is a flowchart of non-gaming period control processing according to the subroutine of step 2150 in FIG. 46 in the first modification from the present embodiment. The change from the present embodiment is step 2166 (variation 1) and step 2168 (variation 1), that is, when no main game hold newly occurs in step 2156, step 2166 (variation 1), The CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a supplementary game hold has newly occurred. If YES in step 2166 (variation 1), the non-playing period measurement timer HY10t is stopped and reset in step 2168 (variation 1), and the process shifts to the next processing (processing of step 2200). Also in the case of No in step 2162 (variation 1), the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2200). As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the case where the operation of the firing handle D44 is detected, the case where the symbol variation starts, the case where the main game hold newly occurs, and the new auxiliary game hold When it is determined that the non-gaming period has ended and the non-gaming period measurement timer HY10t is reset, when the operation of the firing handle D44 is detected at the time of resetting, symbol fluctuation And when the main game hold occurs, the display of the standby demo screen, the first customization guidance screen, the second customization guidance screen, the customization in progress screen, the light amount adjustment screen and the volume adjustment screen On the other hand, when the auxiliary game hold is newly generated, the standby demonstration screen, the first customization guidance screen, the second customization guidance screen, the customization Execution screen, the display of the light amount adjustment screen and volume control screen is configured so as not to be erased. In the first modification of this embodiment, the condition for transitioning to the standby demo screen is that the non-gaming period measurement timer value is equal to or more than the demonstration start value (240 seconds), and the non-gaming period measurement timer Measurement of the value is started = The non-gaming period starts when the timing when the gaming machine customization setting is changed (decided) and the timing when symbol variation stops and there is no main game hold There is. The condition that the non-gaming period measurement timer value is reset is that the symbol variation has started, the operation of the firing handle D44 has been detected, the main gaming suspension has occurred, or the auxiliary gaming suspension has occurred (the auxiliary gaming start slot H10 It is a condition that the game ball has passed. Further, the condition for ending the display of the standby demo screen is at least two of detection of operation of the firing handle D44, start of symbol variation, occurrence of main game hold, occurrence of auxiliary game hold, as shown by FIG. It is also possible to satisfy the condition that the above is satisfied, and when configured as such, it is preferable that the start of symbol variation is included in the two or more satisfied conditions.

  Next, FIG. 48 is a flowchart of right-turning instruction display control processing according to the subroutine of step 3500 (modification 1) in FIG. 46 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, in step 3502, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a special game is being executed. In the case of Yes in step 3502, the process moves to step 3508. On the other hand, if No in step 3502, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 3504 whether the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. If Yes in step 3504, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 3506 whether or not the non-gaming period measurement timer value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (five seconds in this example). If Yes in step 3505, in step 3506, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the operation of the emission handle D44 is detected. In the case of Yes in step 3506, the process proceeds to step 3510. Also in the case of No in step 3505, the process proceeds to step 3510. On the other hand, if No in step 3506, in step 3508, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command to display the first rightward indication display and the second rightward indication display, and the next process (step 2999) Move to). Further, in step 3510, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets a command for displaying the first rightward turning indication display, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2999). Here, the upper right part of the same figure is a display image diagram of a right-handed indication display. As shown in the figure, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the player is hit to the right (a game method for firing the game ball toward the right side of the game board, and the firing intensity of the firing handle D44 is relative As the display on the effect display device SG for prompting “right-handed” when it is enlarged, there are two right-handed instruction displays of a first right-handed instruction display and a second right-handed instruction display. Further, the display area of the second right-turning instruction display is larger than that of the first right-turning instruction display, and it is configured so as to be easy for the player to visually recognize. . By configuring in this way, the first right-handed indication display is displayed when it is desired to emphasize the effect accompanying symbol variation, etc., and when the right-handed action is not performed, the player is disadvantaged. It is possible to configure so as to display the second right strike indication (or both the first right strike indication and the second right strike indication may be displayed).

  Further, in the case of No at step 3504, the CPUSC of the sub control board S erases the first right turn indication display and the second right turn indication display at step 3512 (for the right turn indication display not displayed). Do not execute processing) Set the command. Next, in step 3513, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the non-gaming period measurement timer value is equal to or more than a predetermined value (five seconds in this example). Next, in step 3514, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the operation of the discharge handle D44 has been detected. If Yes in step 3514, in step 3516, the CPUSC of the sub control board S produces a predetermined effect (effect to be executed only when the launch handle D44 is operated, for example, “Fight!” Is displayed) A command to be displayed on the display device SG is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (the process of step 2999). In the case of No at step 3513 or step 3514, the process proceeds to the next process (the process at step 2999) without executing the predetermined effect. As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed since the non-gaming state, and the non-time shortening gaming state is in progress and the special game is being executed. If the firing handle D44 is not operated, the predetermined effect that can be executed only when the firing handle D44 is operated is configured to be executable. The predetermined time may be longer than 5 seconds (for example, 30 seconds) or the time for which the standby demo screen starts to be displayed (for example, 240 seconds), and the discharge handle D44 is operated while the standby demo is being performed. The predetermined effect may be executed by performing the process, or the time when the display of the standby demo screen ends (for example, 900 seconds, and the predetermined effect is performed by operating the firing handle D44 after the display of the standby demo is completed. Can be implemented. Also, if the predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed since entering the non-gaming state, and if the time reduction gaming state is in progress and the special game is not being executed, then the firing handle D44 is operated, (1) It is configured to display both of the right strike indication and the second right strike indication. Note that there are a plurality of types of predetermined effects, and it may be configured to determine which effect is to be performed by lottery.

  Next, FIG. 49 is a flow chart of the continuous hit presentation execution process according to the subroutine of step 2750 in FIG. 33 in the first modification from the present embodiment. First, at step 2788-1, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not it is a current button continuous hitting effective period (period in which a continuous hitting effect is displayed by pressing the sub input button SB). In the case of step 2788-21, in step 2788-2, a continuous hit button image is displayed. Next, in step 2788-3, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button SB is newly pressed for a long time (the sub input button SB is turned on after the off input switch is turned on). It is determined that a long press has been made when it lasts for 0.5 seconds). In the case of Yes in step 2788-3, the CPUSC of the sub control board S sets an auto continuous hit effective flag in step 2788-4 (when the flag is on and the button continuous hit valid period is set, the automatic operation is performed). The continuous hit production will be executed), and the process shifts to step 2788-5. Also in the case of No at step 22788-3, the process proceeds to step 2788-5.

  Next, at step 2788-5, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the auto continuous shot effective flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 2788-5, in step 2788-6, automatic double hit presentation is executed, and the process shifts to step 2788-9. The automatic continuous hitting effect is an effect such as an effect generated by overlapping the continuous hitting button image by the player holding the sub input button SB long, and the player long presses the sub input button SB. In the case of continuing, one continuous hit effect will be continuously executed (effect is generated) every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the effect mode of the automatic continuous hitting effect and the effect mode of the single hit continuous effect to be described later are the same effect mode, and may be collectively referred to as the continuous hit effect. On the other hand, if No in step 2788-5, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2788-7 whether or not there is a single push operation on the sub input button SB (the sub input button SB is off → on). If it is turned off again without continuing the on state for 0.5 seconds after that, it is determined that a single-shot operation has been made). If Yes in step 2788-7, in step 2788-8, the CPUSC of the secondary control board S executes single-shot continuous hitting effects, and shifts to step 2788-9. The single-shot continuous hitting effect is an effect such as an effect generated by overlapping the continuous hitting button image by the player pressing the sub-input button SB single-shot, and the player performs single-shot to the sub-input button SB. A single hit effect is performed (an effect is generated) each time the press is performed once. Next, in step 2788-9, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not a predetermined number of consecutive hit effects have been executed in one button continuous hit effective period. In addition, with the predetermined number of consecutive hits, it is sufficient if the total number of the number of continuous hit effects executed in the automatic continuous hit effect and the number of continuous hit effects executed in the single continuous hit effect is a predetermined number of times, this example Then it has been 10 times. In the case of Yes in step 2788-9, the process moves to step 2790-2. On the other hand, if No in step 2788-9, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines in step 2790-1 the end timing of the button continuous hit effective period (in this example, 4 seconds after the start timing of the button continuous hit effective period) It is determined whether it has reached. If the result of the step 2790-1 is YES, then the process proceeds to the step 2790-2. If the result of the step 2790-2 is NO, the process proceeds to the next process (the process of the step 2628). Next, in step 2790-2, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a cut-in effect, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628).

  If No in step 2788-1, in step 2790-3, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays the continuous autorun accepting period (by continuously pressing the sub input button SB, the continuous hitting effect is continuously displayed. It is determined whether or not the In this example, the automatic continuous hitting acceptance period is provided also in the period which is not the button continuous hitting effective period in the symbol fluctuation period, but it is not limited to this. The automatic continuous hitting acceptance period is not the button continuous hitting effective period In some symbol variations, it may be configured to always have a button continuous hit effective period and an automatic continuous hit acceptance period, for example, a non-probability fluctuation gaming state and a non-time shortening gaming state In the case of the symbol variation at the time, the symbol variation more than a predetermined time, the symbol variation less than the predetermined time, etc., the button continuous hitting effective period and the automatic continuous hitting acceptance period may always be used. In addition, it is good also as button continuous hitting effective period and automatic continuous hitting acceptance period, except for some situations, for example, during big hit start demonstration time, during big hit end demonstration time, during fluctuation fixed time, other than button constant hitting effective period always And it is good also as an automatic double hit effective period. In addition, the period in which the sub input button SB is held down may be all set as the automatic continuous hitting acceptance period (the button continuous hitting effective period is a partial period of symbol variation in which the continuous hitting effect is executed). If Yes in step 2790-3, in step 2790-4, the CPUSC of the sub control board S displays a continuous hit button image. Next, in step 2790-5, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button SB is newly pressed for a long time. If Yes in step 2790-5, in step 2790-6, the CPUSC of the sub-control board S turns on the automatic consecutive hit effective flag, and proceeds to step 2790-7. Incidentally, even in the case of No at step 2790-1 or at step 2790-3, the processing shifts to step 2790-7.

  Next, in step 2790-7, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the auto continuous shot effective flag is on. If Yes in step 2790-7, in step 2790-8, the CPUSC of the sub control board S determines whether or not the sub input button SB is off (which may be long press or not). . If Yes in step 2790-8, in step 2790-9, the CPUSC of the sub control board S turns off the automatic consecutive hit effective flag, and shifts to the next process (the process of step 2628). Also in the case of No at step 2790-7 or step 2790-8, the process proceeds to the next process (the process at step 2628).

  Here, the lower part of the same figure is a button effect execution period image figure. In the same figure, it illustrates about the design fluctuation where button consecutive hitting production which is fluctuation time of 60 seconds is executed. First, the sub input button SB is invalidated for 3 seconds after the start of the symbol variation, and the decorative symbol is varied. After that, the automatic consecutive strike acceptance period is started from the timing three seconds after the start of symbol variation. In addition, at the said timing, the button continuous hit effective period has not started yet. After that, after 2 seconds, the first button continuous hitting effective period starts (the button continuous hitting effective period is provided three times for one symbol variation). As described above, in the first modification from the present embodiment, the automatic consecutive hit acceptance period is provided prior to the start timing of the first button continuous effective period, and for example, the start of the first button continuous effective period Even if the long press of the sub input button SB is started one second before the timing, the automatic continuous hitting effect will be started from the start timing of the first button continuous hit effective period. Thereafter, four seconds after the start timing of the first button continuous hit valid period, the first button continuous hit valid period ends, but the automatic continuous hit accepting period continues. After that, the second button continuous hit effective period disappears for 2 seconds from the end timing of the first button continuous hit effective period, and then the second button continuous hit effective period for 4 seconds, and then the button continuous hit for 2 seconds from the end timing of the second button continuous hit effective period It is configured so as not to be a valid period, and then to become a third button continuous hit valid period for 4 seconds. In addition, the automatic hit sequence acceptance period will continue until the end timing of the third button hit valid period. Thus, in the first modification from the present embodiment, three button continuous hit effective periods are provided in one symbol variation, and the automatic continuous hit acceptance period is from the start timing of the first button continuous hit effective period. Also, it is provided continuously from the timing 2 seconds before to the end timing of the third button continuous hit effective period, that is, a certain button continuous hit effective period and the next button continuous hit effective period (for example, the first button continuous hit effective) The period that is not the button continuous hit effective period between the period and the second button continuous hit valid period is also the automatic continuous hit acceptance period. The automatic continuous hitting effect is not executed even if the sub input button is pressed for a while during symbol variation in which the hidden button effect is executed. In this example, when the long press of the sub input button SB is started in the auto-continuous-stroke accepting period provided before the button-continuous-stroke effective period, the automatic continuous striking effect is executed, but Without being limited to this, when the long press of the sub input button SB is started before the button continuous hit effective period, the automatic continuous hit effect may not be executed.

  By configuring as described above, in the gaming machine according to the first modification from the present embodiment, the player continuously strikes by pressing and holding the sub input button at the time of button effect execution (at the time of button continuous hit effect execution). The automatic continuous hitting function will be turned on by configuring the automatic continuous hitting function that will produce the same effect as the case of operation and providing the automatic continuous hitting acceptance period prior to the button continuous hitting effective period. In the situation where, even if the long press of the sub input button is started earlier than the button continuous hit effective period, by configuring the automatic continuous hit effect to be executed, the sub input before the button continuous hit effective period A long press on the button will execute all of the strike effects, and it is user-friendly in that it is not necessary to bother to execute the strike operation. It is possible to the gaming machine for rendering on the effect display device upon execution of interest highly button repeated pressing effect, it becomes possible to more attention player.

  In the first modification of this embodiment, the automatic continuous hitting effect is always executed every 0.2 seconds when executing the automatic continuous hitting effect, but the execution mode of the automatic continuous hitting effect is not limited to this. In the gaming machine configured such that the automatic continuous hitting effect can be executed even in the execution variation of the hidden button effect, the execution interval of the automatic continuous hitting effect may be different when the effect to be executed is different. Specifically, the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed every 0.5 seconds when the hidden button effect is executed, while the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed every 0.2 seconds when the button continuous hit effect is executed. It is also good. In such a configuration, the start timing of the button continuous hit effective period in the hidden button effect may be provided after the execution start timing of the reach effect, and the button continuous hit effective period in the hidden button effect is the button continuous hit effect It may be configured to be longer than the button continuous hitting effective period in. In addition, button continuous hitting production A and button continuous hitting production B are possessed as button continuous hitting production, when automatic continuous hitting production is executed every 0.5 seconds when button continuous hitting execution A execution, button continuous hitting production B execution Occasionally, the automatic continuous hitting effect may be executed every 0.2 seconds (the execution interval of the automatic continuous hitting effect may differ depending on the type of button continuous hit effect). In such a configuration, the button valid period of the button continuous hitting effect A and the button valid period of the button continuous hitting effect B may be configured such that the length of the valid period is different. Further, the button continuous hitting effect A and the button continuous hitting effect B may be configured such that the predetermined number of times in the step 2788-9 (the number of times of the continuous hitting operation that the cut-in effect is to be executed) is different. When configured, the execution interval of the automatic continuous hitting effect may be different between the button continuous hitting effect A and the button continuous hitting effect B.

  Next, FIG. 50 shows an example of display priority that can be applied to the gaming machine of this embodiment. In the figure, display contents which can be displayed on the effect display device SG are listed. The higher display priority is shown at the top, and the lower display priority is shown at the lower. In addition, when the display content with high display priority and the display content with low display priority are overlapped and displayed, specifically, for example, when the right-handed instruction display and the decorative symbol are overlapped and displayed, With regard to the display of the overlapping portion, a right-handed instruction display having a high display priority is displayed on the front side (displayed so as to be visible), and a decorative symbol having a low display priority is displayed on the back side It hides in the right-handed indication display and becomes invisible. In this example, the display priority is high, "error display → right-handed instruction display → power saving display → screen display for RTC → standby demo screen → screen display during customization → display of customization guide screen (automatic button operation setting (automatic button operation setting) Screen → volume and light adjustment screen display → customized guidance screen display (volume and light) → spec band display → traffic light → second decoration symbol → decoration symbol → hold display. The RTC (real time clock) is a mechanism provided on the base of the sub main control unit SM for performing timekeeping. The RTC has a built-in power supply (battery) independent of the base, and continues timing even while power is not supplied to the gaming machine, based on the date and time set at the time of factory shipment, etc. It is possible to supply the current date and time. However, RTC measures time by vibration of quartz like general quartz clock, so the error of about 0.3 to 2.0 seconds per day is affected by vibration, low temperature and high temperature. It occurs. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the start timing of the scheduled effect and the start cycle of the waiting for customer demonstration, which will be described later, are measured based on the elapsed time from the power-on, not the value of the RTC. A specific effect may be configured to be executable every predetermined period (for example, one hour) using the RTC, and a background effect at the time of performing the specific effect when configured as such corresponds to the screen display for RTC Do. Also, with the second decorative symbol, a normal decorative symbol (referred to as a first decorative symbol) may be hidden in order to show the moving image to the player when a super reach or the like is being executed. Even in such a case, the second decorative symbol is a display of a decorative symbol displayed on a corner or the like of the display area SG10 so that the player can recognize which decorative symbol is a reach from the viewpoint of user friendliness. The display area of the first decorative symbol is configured to be larger than the display area of. The display priority may be changed. For example, “error display → right turn indication display → power saving display → RTC screen display → customization executing screen display → spec band display → standby demo screen → customization guidance screen display (Automatic button operation setting screen) → volume / light amount adjustment screen display → customization guidance screen display (volume / light amount) → traffic device → second decoration symbol → hold display → decoration symbol ”. However, with regard to “error display”, “right-handed display”, and “display during power saving”, it is not desirable to change the display priority because the effect on the player's profit is large. In addition, “RTC screen display”, “decorative symbol”, and “hold display” are displayed during the non-playing period (non-playing period measurement timer HY10t> 0) and during playing (non-playing period measurement timer HY10t = 0) The priority may be configured to be different, for example, during the non-playing period, during the game against the fact that “screen display for RTC → decoration symbol → hold display” from the one with the higher display priority. In the above, it may be configured to be “RTC screen display → hold display → decorative pattern” in descending order of display priority. By configuring in this manner, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player can not visually recognize the on-hold display when the on-hold display changes as the on-hold reading effect during the change of the decorative symbol.

  Next, FIG. 51 is an image view of a hidden button effect applicable to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In the same figure, in a certain symbol variation, the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach are performed. In addition, as a concrete example where super reach first half production and super reach second half production are executed, super reach first half production is executed in the design fluctuation which relates to the certain loss, as a result of the super reach first half production the lost design is temporary stop Do. In such a case, when the lost symbol stops as the final stop symbol at the end of the first half of the Super Reach production, and the second symbol of the last stop of the Super Reach first half effect is re-fluctuating and the second half of the Super Reach effect is executed. There is a case (a super reach second half effect may be executed without temporary stop of the lost symbol at the end of the first stage of the super reach effect). It should be noted that the jackpot expectation rate is higher in the case where the symbol variation ends at the end of the second half of the Super Reach effect than when the symbol change ends at the end of the first half of the Super Reach effect. Returning to the description of the drawings, first, the first half of the super reach presentation is started on the presentation display device SG in a certain symbol variation, and a button image is not displayed. Thereafter, when the sub-input button SB is pressed in a state where the button image is not displayed, a display prompting the player to perform the continuous hitting operation together with the button continuous hitting effect (meter) as a hidden button effect (in the present example, "double hit!") Is displayed. Here, the gaming machine in the same figure has an automatic continuous hitting function (the same configuration as the first modification from the present embodiment), but when executing the hidden button effect shown in the figure, the game is played Even if the player long-presses the sub input button SB, the automatic continuous hitting effect is not executed (the player needs to perform the continuous hit operation by himself). Thereafter, when the player repeatedly presses the sub input button SB and the pressing number of the sub input button SB reaches a predetermined number, the meter becomes full. After that, when the number of times the sub input button SB is pressed reaches a predetermined number, the display on the meter is erased, and a lever image is displayed and a prompt to urge the player to operate the lever SB-3 (in this example, “lever Is displayed!) Is displayed. Thereafter, by operating the lever SB-3, the cut-in image is displayed on the effect display device SG, and a display indicating that super reach is continued (super reach late effect is executed) is displayed. After that, super reach second half production will be started. In the second half of the super reach effect, the hidden button effect for executing the continuous hitting operation is not executed. In addition, as a composition applicable to the hidden button effect in the same figure, (1) the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation under execution differs according to the effect result of the hidden button effect, (2) the effect result of the hidden button effect In accordance with the latter, the degree of expectation for performing the second half of the Super Reach production is different.

  Next, FIG. 52 is an image view of a hidden button effect applicable to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, super reach effect is started with a certain symbol variation, and the button image is not displayed. Next, when the sub input button SB is pressed, a continuous hit button image (meter effect) is displayed as a hidden button effect and a display prompting the player to perform a continuous hit operation (in this example, “display continuous hit !!”) is displayed. Is displayed. As in the configuration of FIG. 51, the gaming machine shown in FIG. 51 has an automatic continuous hitting function, but the automatic continuous hitting effect is produced even if the player keeps pressing the sub input button SB in the execution fluctuation of the hidden button effect. Is not executed (the player is required to perform his own continuous hit operation). Next, the player continuously operates the sub input button SB, but the meter does not fill up, the display of the meter is erased, and the effect display device SG fails (the meter does not fill up. The effect that suggests is displayed. In this example, when the button continuous hit production (meter effect) of the hidden button effect fails (when the failure effect is executed), when the button continuous hit effect (meter effect) of the hidden button effect succeeds (cut-in effect The jackpot expectation is configured to be lower than when the Although the latter half of the Super Reach may be executed even if it fails in the continuous hit production in the hidden button effect, it is configured that the latter half of the Super Reach is easier to execute than the failure in the continuous hit production in the hidden button effect. There is. In addition, in FIG. 51 and FIG. 52, a button continuous hit effect (meter display) is generated as a hidden button effect, and it is configured to suggest a big hit expectation of symbol variation under execution only by whether the meter is full. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display of the meter is gradually increased by the player's continuous operation of the sub input button SB, and the predetermined number of consecutive operations or the end of the button effective period is ended. It may be configured to indicate the big hit expectation (or the degree of expectation that the second half of the super reach will be executed) of the symbol variation in progress depending on how much the meter display in the Or high expectations for the execution of the latter half of Super Reach). In addition, the meter display is not limited to the effect mode increasing, for example, the effect is displayed as a continuous hit effect, and the color of the effect changes in stages each time the continuous hit operation is performed (“blue → yellow” → It may be configured such that the jackpot expectation changes to a higher color as “green → red”.

  Next, FIG. 53 is an image view of a hidden button effect applicable to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, super reach production is started in a certain symbol variation, and a button image is not displayed. Next, when the sub input button SB is pressed, a continuous hit button image (meter effect) is displayed as a hidden button effect, and a display prompting the player to perform the continuous hit operation (in this example, "slow hit !!" is displayed) Is displayed. Here, the gaming machine in the same figure has an automatic continuous hitting function (the same configuration as the first modification from the present embodiment), and the player can play the hidden button effect shown in the same figure. The automatic continuous hitting effect can be executed by pressing and holding the sub input button SB (the player may perform continuous continuous hitting operation). In the figure, the case in which the player continuously operates the sub input button SB is described without parentheses, and the case in which the player holds the sub input button SB long is described in parentheses. Thereafter, when the continuous input operation (or long press) of the sub input button SB is started, a button image relating to a single button depression effect is displayed as a button effect during display of the meter, that is, during the button continuous hit effective period The button continuous hit production and the button single shot production are executed in duplicate. After that, in a state where the meter and the button image are displayed, the first cut-in effect is performed as the button single-shot effect by continuing the continuous hitting operation (or continuing the long press) ((1) The effective period of button strokes for continuous stroke effects is continuing). Thereafter, by continuing the continuous hitting operation of the sub input button SB (or by continuing the long press), the display of the meter becomes full, and thereafter, the display of the meter is erased and the lever image is displayed. At the same time, a display for prompting the player to operate the lever SB-3 (in this example, “Lever down!” Is displayed) is displayed. Next, by operating the lever SB-3, a second cut-in effect is displayed, and then the big hit symbol is stopped as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol. As described above, in the figure, when the hidden button effect is executed, the button image is displayed while the meter is displayed (during the button continuous hit effective period), and three times of symbol change are performed once. The effect of operating the operation member (sub input button SB or lever SB-3) is executed (the first button continuous hitting effect and the second button single-shot effect are executed, and the third lever effect is It may be configured not to run). Further, in the same figure, the automatic continuous hitting function can be executed even in the execution variation of the hidden button effect, so the player long-presses the sub input button SB by the symbol variation in which the hidden button effect is executed. In the case of continuing, the button continuous hitting production and the button one shot pressing production are executed (as the meter increases and the cut-in production concerning the one button pressing is executed), the player is You will be able to concentrate on the production.

  Next, FIG. 54 is an image view of a hidden button effect applicable to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The upper part of the same figure is a meter image displayed after execution of the operation of the sub input button SB at least a predetermined number of times in the button effective period at the time of hidden button effect execution. The left side shows the case where the meter display lights up to one step, the center display shows the case where the meter display lights up to four steps, and the right display lights up to seven steps (full) Is the case. Thereafter, when the sub input button SB is operated a predetermined number of times or more, or when the button continuous hit effective period elapses), the display of the meter is erased and the lever image is displayed, and the player operates the lever SB-3. The display for prompting the user (in this example, “Lever down!” Is displayed, and then the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed when the symbol variation ends, but the sub-input button of a predetermined number of times or more is displayed. The big hit expectation of the pattern fluctuation under execution by the display of the meter when the operation of SB is executed or the button continuous hit effective period has passed (the display of the largest meter in the change which does not increase even if the continuous hit operation is more than this) The meter ends in one step (big hit expectation = large)> The meter ends in 7 steps (full tank) (big hit expectation = medium)> The meter ends in 4 steps (big hit expectation = Is configured to be small). As described above, in the same figure, when the symbol input is performed, the operation of the sub input button SB is performed a predetermined number of times or more, or when the button continuous hitting effective period has elapsed. The big hit expectation of the pattern fluctuation under execution by the display (the display of the largest meter in the said fluctuation which does not increase even if the continuous hitting operation is over) tends to become the big hit expectation if there are many stages where the meter is increasing (7 levels are higher than the 4 levels for big hit expectations), but the one with the highest level of high hit expectations is the level where the meter is increasing. As described above, when the effect of increasing the step of the meter basically by performing the continuous hitting operation, if the step of the meter does not increase at all even if the continuous hitting operation is performed (a surprising development for the player can be obtained) In the case where the player feels the sense of discomfort), the jackpot expectation rate related to the symbol variation is increased, or the symbol variation is determined to be a big hit (so-called, premier effect) It is also good.

  Next, FIG. 55 is an image diagram of a customization guidance screen that can be applied to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, to explain from the upper left of the figure, in the non-playing state (non-playing period), when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the player like the upper right by operating the sub input button SB. The selection screen (the second customization guidance screen) is displayed (setting items settable by the player are displayed. In this example, “automatic button operation setting”, “light amount adjustment function”, “volume adjustment function” Can be displayed). While the player selection screen is displayed, the player can select an item to be set by operating the sub input button SB or the cross key SB-2, and by operating the sub input button SB, "automatic button operation setting" , “Light amount adjustment function” or “volume adjustment function” can be adjusted.

  Further, when setting the “automatic button operation setting” by operating the sub input button SB, the automatic button operation setting screen is displayed as the above-mentioned customization executing screen as shown at the lower right, and the cross key SB − By the left and right buttons of 2, it is possible to select "ON" and "OFF" of the automatic button operation setting, and by operating the sub input button SB, it is possible to decide "ON" and "OFF" of the automatic button operation setting. It is done. Similarly, the light amount adjustment function, the volume adjustment function setting, and the like are also displayed as the light amount adjustment screen and the volume adjustment screen, and the gaming machine can be customized. In the same figure, the automatic button operation setting screen is displayed when the sub input button SB is operated while the standby demo screen is displayed or when the automatic button operation setting is selected on the player selection screen. Although it is configured, it is not limited to this, it may be configured to display a menu screen capable of selecting an item whose setting is desired to be changed from a plurality of items. Selection of presentation, presentation trend, selection frequency of pending look-ahead presentation, specific presentation execution frequency (in particular, announcement presentation that suggests a big hit expectation of the fluctuation with a relatively high degree of big hit expectation other than hold change production, movable It may be configured to be able to change the frequency of occurrence of the impact with the use of the object. In addition, when the execution frequency of a certain effect is increased, the jackpot expectation at the time of the occurrence of the certain effect decreases, and when the execution frequency of the effect is decreased, the big hit at the time of the occurrence of the certain effect The degree of expectation is configured to increase. In addition, you may comprise so that it can adjust so that a specific presentation may generate | occur | produce only at the time of big hit decision as a production frequency.

  Next, to explain the lower left row, when the sub demonstration button is displayed, when the sub input button SB is operated, an automatic button operation setting screen is displayed as a screen during customization, and the automatic button operation setting is performed. It becomes possible to customize the gaming machine. As described above, when the sub-input button SB is operated when the standby demo screen is displayed, the player selection screen is not displayed (without passing through the player selection screen), the customization executing screen is displayed. Are configured to When the standby demo screen is displayed, the light amount adjustment screen is displayed by operating the up and down buttons of the cross key SB-2, and the volume adjustment screen is displayed by operating the left and right buttons of the cross key SB-2. (The screen may not be displayed, and only volume control and light control may be performed). As described above, in the same figure, the screen display control when the sub input button SB is operated is different between the case where the decorative symbol in non-game is stopped and the standby demo screen is displayed. It is configured as follows. The configuration in which the screen display control is different when the sub input button SB is operated is not limited to the configuration shown in the figure, and the player can operate the sub input button SB when the standby demonstration screen is displayed. By displaying the selection screen (second customization guide screen) and displaying the customization in progress screen by operating the sub input button SB when the non-game decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, The display control when the sub input button SB is operated may be different depending on whether the non-game decorative symbol is stopped and displayed or the standby demo screen is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 56 shows the number of types of effects that can be applied to the automatic continuous hitting effect applicable to this example (in particular, when the automatic continuous hitting effect is configured to be executable as in the first modification from the present embodiment). It is an example. As shown in the figure, in the present example, as a game state in which the automatic double hit effect can be executed, the case of being in the non-time shortening game state, the case of being in the time shortening game state, and the special game are under execution. The three states are compared with the case. In each state, the number of types of effects that can be applied to automatic double hit effects (the number of types of automatic double hit effects that can be executed) is four in the case of non-time shortening gaming state and three types in the case of time shortening gaming state There are two types of special games in progress, and the number of types is larger in the non-time shortening gaming state than in the time shortening gaming state. Also, in each state, the number of types of effects that can be applied to an automatic double hit effect in which the button continuous hit effective period of automatic double hit effects is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (five seconds in this example) One type, the case where it is in the time reduction gaming state is one type, and the case where the special game is in progress is two types, and the number of types in the special game is the most. In addition, when the automatic continuous hitting effect is successful (it becomes a result and the display mode that satisfy the specific condition by the automatic continuous hitting effect executed by long pressing the sub input button SB, it is regarded as success, long press on the sub input button SB The number of types of automatic double-stroke effects in which it is determined that the symbol variation will be a big hit if the specific condition is not satisfied by the automatic double-stroke effect to be executed or the display mode is failed) is not There is one type of time saving gaming state, and two types of time shortening gaming state, and there are more types of time shortening gaming state than non-time shortening gaming state. . In addition, when the automatic continuous hitting production in special game is successful (it becomes success when it becomes the result and the display mode which satisfy the specified condition due to the automatic continuous hitting production which is executed by pressing and holding sub input button SB). It becomes definite that the gaming state after the special game is over will be a probability fluctuation gaming state {may be a time shortening gaming state (during open extension function operation)}. In the above example, there are a plurality of cut-in effects that can be executed after the effective period of automatic double-stroke effects is over, and the plurality of cut-in effects are classified into success effects and failure effects. The case where big hit expectation of the particular design fluctuation when success production is executed, is constituted to become higher than the big hit expectation of the particular design fluctuation when failure production is executed is illustrated. In addition, it will be a result (for example, it changes stepwise according to the continuous hitting operation, and it will be the final display after changing according to the continuous hitting result) as a production result of the automatic continuous hitting production. The rate at which the display for notifying that the final result is a big hit is definite is higher in the case of the time shortening gaming state than in the case of the non-time shortening gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, light amount adjustment is not prohibited from the viewpoint of preventing epilepsy (user-friendly point of view). The setting (amount of light before power-off) may be temporarily stored, while the setting of volume (volume level before power-off) may not be temporarily stored (all may be temporarily stored) ).

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of effect display devices may be provided, such as providing the first effect display device SG and the second effect display device SG-2, specifically, The first effect display device SG plays a role similar to that of the present embodiment, and the second effect display device SG-2 is configured to have a smaller display area than the first effect display device SG. When the standby demonstration screen is displayed, the volume level and the light level are always displayed on the second effect display device SG (not displayed because there is no hold), and during the symbol change, the second effect is displayed. The display apparatus SG-2 may be configured to execute the hold display. The second effect display device SG-2 may be configured to be movable like the movable body part YK. In addition, as what is displayed on the second effect display device SG-2 during symbol variation, it is not limited to the on-hold display, and may be displayed as advance notice effect. In addition, the display of the decorative symbol is always displayed on the first effect display device SG even in the non-game state (except during the display of the standby demonstration screen), and the decorative symbol is displayed on the second effect display device SG-2 The stop symbol (or the hold display) of the decorative symbol is not displayed even during the stop of the symbol, and the volume level and the light amount level are displayed. That is, the display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the first effect display device SG so that the player can firmly view in the non-gaming state, and the volume level and the second effect display device do not display the decorative symbol. By displaying the light intensity level, it is possible to configure the display important for the progress of the game to be more easily visible, and to make the user-friendly gaming machine.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game ball number displayed on the effect display device SG during the special game, as an element which can be changed by the player, is the game ball paid out by the winning of the big winning opening. Change the number of gaming balls increased during the special game by subtracting the number of gaming balls shot by the player during the special game from the number of gaming balls paid out by winning to the large winning opening It may be configured as possible. Specifically, the sub-input button SB or the cross key SB-2 is changed in the customization screen, or during a big hit, during a big hit, or during a specific symbol change (for example, during symbol change in the time-saving gaming state). It may be configured to be changeable by operation. Further, the number of game balls displayed on the effect display device SG during the special game is set as the number of game balls paid out by the winning of the big winning opening, or the game ball paid out by the winning of the big winning opening The administrator may be able to change whether the number of gaming balls increased during the special game is calculated by subtracting the number of gaming balls shot by the player during the special game from the number (only the administrator may change it) , Both the player and the manager may be changeable). Specifically, the sub-input button SB or the cross key SB-2 may be operated on the management menu screen to make a change.

  In this example, although the configuration of the pachinko game machine is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and adjustment of the volume level, adjustment of the light quantity level, or ON of the automatic button operation is performed in the rotating drum type game machine. The configuration for enabling OFF may be applied, or the configuration for the effect mode using the sub input button SB, the cross key SB-2, and the lever SB-3 described above may be applied. Here, supplemental description will be given to a well-known roll-to-roll type gaming machine.

  First, on a well-known roll-to-roll type gaming machine, a main board as a main game control unit which controls the progress of a game, a sub-board as a sub game control unit which controls the execution of effects, and main game identification information As a main game identification information display unit for the main game start which can be operated by the player and a plurality of (generally 3 lines) reels in which a plurality of identification information are respectively arranged on the outer periphery and which instructs the game start It has a start lever as an instruction device, and a stop button as a main game progress instruction device operable by the player and instructing game progress. Then, on the main substrate, one or more stop identifications based on the random numbers acquired by the main gaming random number acquiring unit for acquiring the main gaming random number when the start lever is operated, and the random numbers acquired by the main gaming random number acquiring unit Main game identification information display content determination means (for example, display content determination means for internally determining a winning combination such as a small winning combination or special role product) which tentatively determines information, and main game identification information display content determination Main control unit for determining and displaying one stop identification information on a reel, which is a main game identification information display unit, based on one or more pieces of stop identification information provisionally determined by the means and the operation timing of the stop button Gaming identification information display control means (for example, reel control means for stopping the reel at a predetermined position based on the internally determined winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed); When a predetermined mode is displayed as stop identification information on a reel that is a game identification information display unit, special game execution control means (for example, "777 etc." are controlled on a predetermined effective line to shift to a special game. The main game side information which transmits information on the main game random number acquired by the main game random number acquisition means) and the main game random number acquired by the main game random number acquisition means to the secondary game control unit side when the special game is activated. And transmission control means.

  With respect to the sub game control unit side in such a well-known rotating drum type gaming machine, the sub input buttons (sub input button SB, cross key SB-2, and lever SB-3 collectively referred to as sub input buttons of this embodiment) It is possible to apply a configuration relating to the effect of operating the Specifically, the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed when the sub input button continues to be pressed, and the pressing of the sub input button is started during the automatic continuous hitting acceptance period, and the pressing of the sub input button is maintained, A configuration in which continuous hit effects are executed from the start timing of the button continuous hit effective period, an effect to be performed when the player operates a sub input button such as button continuous hit effects without operating the sub input button A configuration that can be carried out without making it, a configuration that can execute hidden button effects, and the like are also applicable to a roll-to-play gaming machine. In addition, in the case of being applied to a reeling type gaming machine, one bet, for example, a bet button {a mechanism for enabling an input of a bet number (bet number)} to play the same role as a sub input button, etc. The mechanism may be configured to set multiple applications.

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The following concepts can be extracted (listed) based on the configurations shown in the above embodiments. However, the concepts listed below are merely examples, and the concepts based on the additional configurations shown in the above embodiments are of course added to these concepts, as well as the combination and separation (superordinate conceptization) of these listed concepts. May be

The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (1) is
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
An operation member A operable by the player;
And an operation member B which can not be operated by the player,
Based on the operation state of the operation member A, the volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be adjustable,
Based on the operation state of the operation member B, the volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is adjustable.
The gaming machine may be characterized in that the volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is determined based on the operation state of the operation member A and the operation state of the operation member B.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (2) is
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
The electric decoration lamp which lights in a predetermined lighting mode according to the progress of the game,
One or more operable operating members;
And a power switch capable of turning on or off the gaming machine.
The volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be adjustable based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member,
The lighting mode of the illumination lamp can be adjusted on the basis of the operation state of the specified operation member,
When performing a specific operation on a specific operation member and operating the power switch to turn on the game machine, adjustment of the volume level of the effect sound based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member is performed. It is configured to be switchable to a setting that makes it impossible,
The lighting mode of the electric decoration lamp based on the operation state of the prescribed operation member even when the specific operation is performed on a specific operation member and the power switch is operated to turn on the game machine. The game machine may be configured to be incapable of switching to a setting that makes adjustment of the item impossible.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (3) is
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
The electric decoration lamp which lights in a predetermined lighting mode according to the progress of the game,
One or more operable operating members;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
The effect display unit is configured to be able to display at least a predetermined image and a specific image which is a display mode different from the predetermined image,
Under a specific situation, the display priority related to the display area of the predetermined image and the display priority related to the display area of the specific image are configured such that the display priority related to the display area of the predetermined image is higher Has been
Under a predetermined situation other than the specific situation, the display priority according to the display area of the predetermined image and the display priority according to the display area of the specific image are display priorities according to the display area of the specific image The game machine may be configured to be higher.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (4) is
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
One or more operable operating members;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
The volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be adjustable based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member,
When the predetermined image is displayed in the effect display unit, the volume level of the effect sound is adjustable.
The predetermined image can be displayed by operating a specific operation member after a predetermined period has elapsed from the stop display timing of the identification information.
It is configured to be able to display a specific image which is an image notifying that the predetermined image can be displayed by operating a specific operation member after a specific period which is longer than a predetermined period from the stop display timing of the identification information. Has been
A gaming machine characterized in that a specified effect can be displayed on the effect display unit when a prescribed period elapses from the display end timing of the predetermined image or the stop display timing of the identification information. May be
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (5) is
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
One or more operable operating members;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
The volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be adjustable based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member,
When the predetermined image is displayed in the effect display unit, the volume level of the effect sound is adjustable.
It is a gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect can be displayed on the effect display unit when a predetermined period elapses from the display end timing of the predetermined image or the stop display timing of the identification information. May be
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (6) is
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
One or more operable operating members;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Identification information display control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped and displayed after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
The volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be adjustable based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member,
When the predetermined image is displayed in the effect display unit, the volume level of the effect sound is adjustable.
When a predetermined period elapses from the display end timing of the predetermined image or the stop display timing of the identification information, a specific effect can be displayed on the effect display unit,
It is configured to be able to display a specific image which is an image notifying that the predetermined image can be displayed by operating a specific operation member.
When the specific effect is not displayed, the specific image is displayed by operating the specific operation member,
The gaming machine may be configured to display the predetermined image by operating the specific operation member when the specific effect is displayed.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (7) is
A speaker that outputs a predetermined effect sound in accordance with the progress of the game;
The electric decoration lamp which lights in a predetermined lighting mode according to the progress of the game,
One or more operable operating members;
And a power switch capable of turning on or off the gaming machine.
The volume level of the effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be adjustable based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member,
The lighting mode of the illumination lamp can be adjusted on the basis of the operation state of the specified operation member,
When performing a specific operation on a specific operation member and operating the power switch to turn on the game machine, adjustment of the volume level of the effect sound based on the operation state of the predetermined operation member is performed. It is configured to be switchable to a setting that makes it impossible,
The lighting mode of the electric decoration lamp based on the operation state of the prescribed operation member even when the specific operation is performed on a specific operation member and the power switch is operated to turn on the game machine. It is configured not to be able to switch to a setting that makes adjustment of
During stop display of the identification information, the volume level of the effect sound can be adjusted,
During the stop display of the identification information, the lighting mode of the electric lamp can be adjusted,
The game machine may be configured such that the volume level of the effect sound can be adjusted during the variable display of the identification information.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (8) is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a predetermined operation by the operation member,
It has a non-automatic operation state in which a predetermined effect can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation member by the player, and an automatic operation state in which the predetermined effect can be executed even when the player does not operate the operation member. ,
The non-automatic operation state and the automatic operation state may be configured to be switchable.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (9) is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a predetermined operation by the operation member,
It has a non-automatic operation state in which a predetermined effect can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation member by the player, and an automatic operation state in which the predetermined effect can be executed even when the player does not operate the operation member. ,
The non-automatic operation state and the automatic operation state are configured to be switchable.
As a period during variation display of certain identification information, there is a predetermined effect effective period in which the predetermined effect is performed when a predetermined operation by the operation member is performed,
In the non-automatic operation state and not in the predetermined effect effective period, the automatic operation state can be obtained by operating the operation member in a specific operation mode,
In the case of the automatic operation state, the pachinko game machine may be configured to be able to be in the non-automatic operation state by operating the operation member in a predetermined operation mode.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (10) is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a predetermined operation by the operation member,
As a period during variation display of certain identification information, there is a predetermined effect effective period in which the predetermined effect is performed when a predetermined operation by the operation member is performed,
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a specific effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a specific operation by the operation member,
As a period during the variable display of certain identification information, there is a specific effect valid period in which the specific effect is executed when a specific operation by the operation member is executed,
In the predetermined effect effective period, it is configured to be able to display an operation image which is a display prompting the operation of the operation member,
It is configured not to display an operation image which is a display for prompting the operation of the operation member in the specific effect effective period,
It has a non-automatic operation state in which a predetermined effect can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation member by the player, and an automatic operation state in which the predetermined effect can be executed even when the player does not operate the operation member. ,
The non-automatic operation state and the automatic operation state are configured to be switchable.
The pachinko game machine may be configured such that the specific effect is not performed when the operation member is not operated in the automatic operation state.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (11) is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a predetermined operation by the operation member,
It has a non-automatic operation state in which a predetermined effect can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation member by the player, and an automatic operation state in which the predetermined effect can be executed even when the player does not operate the operation member. ,
The non-automatic operation state and the automatic operation state are configured to be switchable.
When the operation of the operation member is maintained for a specific period in the non-automatic operation state, the automatic operation state can be established when the specific period and the predetermined effect effective period do not overlap.
When the operation of the operation member is maintained for the specific period in the non-automatic operation state, the automatic operation state is not established when the specific period and the predetermined effect effective period overlap. It may be a pachinko game machine.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (12) is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player after the identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode belonging to the predetermined group;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a predetermined operation by the operation member,
It has a non-automatic operation state in which a predetermined effect can be executed triggered by the operation of the operation member by the player, and an automatic operation state in which the predetermined effect can be executed even when the player does not operate the operation member. ,
The non-automatic operation state and the automatic operation state are configured to be switchable.
As the predetermined effect, a first predetermined effect, and a second predetermined effect which is easier to be stopped and displayed in the stop display mode in which the identification information in the variable display belongs to the predetermined group when executed than the first predetermined effect Have at least
In the case of the automatic operation state, when the first predetermined effect is executed without operating the operation member in the predetermined effect effective period, the start timing of the first predetermined effect from the start timing of the predetermined effect effective period Period until the first period,
In the case of the automatic operation state, when the second predetermined effect is executed without operating the operation member in the predetermined effect effective period, the start timing of the second predetermined effect from the start timing of the predetermined effect effective period Period until the second period,
The first period and the second period may be configured to be different in length of period.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (13) is
The starting opening where the game ball can enter, and
An identification information display unit capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entry into the starting opening;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a predetermined operation by the operation member,
As a period during variation display of certain identification information, there is a predetermined effect effective period in which the predetermined effect is performed when a predetermined operation by the operation member is performed,
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, it is possible to display a specific effect that can be displayed triggered by the execution of a specific operation by the operation member,
As a period during the variable display of certain identification information, there is a specific effect valid period in which the specific effect is executed when a specific operation by the operation member is executed,
In the predetermined effect effective period, it is configured to be able to display an operation image which is a display prompting the operation of the operation member,
It is configured not to display an operation image which is a display for prompting the operation of the operation member in the specific effect effective period,
During the variable display of certain identification information, both the predetermined effect and the specific effect can be displayed.
The pachinko game machine may be configured such that the duration of the specific effect valid period is longer than the predetermined effect valid period.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (14) is
A starting opening where game balls can enter (for example, the first main game starting opening A10),
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit (for example, a main control board M) that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operating members;
And a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board S) that controls effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
The main gaming unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number based on entering the starting opening (for example, the first main game starting opening A10);
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) to the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) side,
The secondary gaming unit (for example, secondary control board S),
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main gaming unit (for example, main control board M) side;
Effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, the predetermined effect which can be displayed during a predetermined operation or a specific operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) is displayed Is possible,
As a period during the variable display of certain identification information, it has a predetermined effect effective period in which a predetermined effect is executed when a predetermined operation or a specific operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) is performed. Yes,
It is configured to be able to display an operation image which is a display prompting the operation of the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) in the predetermined effect effective period,
When the operation image is displayed in the predetermined effect effective period, the predetermined effect is executed when the predetermined operation is performed,
When the operation image is displayed in the predetermined effect effective period, the predetermined effect is performed when the specific operation is performed,
The predetermined effect is configured to be performed when the predetermined operation is performed when the operation image is not displayed in the predetermined effect effective period,
Even in the pachinko game machine, the predetermined effect is configured not to be performed when the specific operation is performed when the operation image is not displayed in the predetermined effect effective period. Good.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (15) is
A starting opening where game balls can enter (for example, the first main game starting opening A10),
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit (for example, a main control board M) that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operation members (for example, sub input button SB);
And a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board S) that controls effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
The main gaming unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number based on entering the starting opening (for example, the first main game starting opening A10);
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop and display the identification information after the identification information is variably displayed on the identification information display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) to the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) side,
While displaying the effect display content interlocked with the fluctuation display of the identification information, the predetermined effect which can be displayed during a predetermined operation or a specific operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) is displayed Is possible,
As a period during the variable display of certain identification information, it has a predetermined effect effective period in which a predetermined effect is executed when a predetermined operation or a specific operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) is performed. Yes,
It is configured to be able to display an operation image which is a display prompting the operation of the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) in the predetermined effect effective period,
At least a first operation image and a second operation image different in display form from the first operation image as operation images.
When the first operation image is displayed, when the predetermined operation is performed, the first predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined effect,
When the second operation image is displayed, when the predetermined operation is performed, a second predetermined effect which is an effect different from the first predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined effect,
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are configured to be executed when the execution of the predetermined operation is maintained when the predetermined effect effective period and the operation image are not displayed. It may be
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (16) is
A starting opening where game balls can enter (for example, first main game starting opening A10, second main game starting opening B10),
It is a variable member attached to a predetermined ball entry port (for example, the second main game start port B10) which can be displaced to the open state and the closed state, and when displaced to the open state, the predetermined ball socket (for example, The game ball is easy to enter the second main game start opening B10) or compared to the closed or closed state, and when it is shifted to the closed state, a predetermined ball entrance (for example, the second main game start opening B10) A variable member (for example, the second main game start opening electric role thing B11 d) configured to be difficult to enter the game ball compared to the ball impossible or opened state, and
An identification information display section capable of displaying identification information (for example, a first main game symbol display section A21g, a second main game symbol display section B21g);
A main gaming unit (for example, a main control board M) that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operation members (for example, sub input button SB);
And a sub game unit (for example, a sub control board S) that controls effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
The main gaming unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on entering a ball into the starting opening (for example, the first main gaming starting opening A10, the second main gaming starting opening B10),
Based on the random number acquired by the random number acquiring means, the identification information is stopped after the identification information is variably displayed in the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display A21g and the second main game symbol display B21g) Identification information display control means for controlling to display;
Special game control means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player after the identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode belonging to the predetermined group;
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) to the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) side,
The game state related to the ease of opening the variable member (for example, the second main game start opening electric role B11d) has a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which the variable member is easier to open than the normal gaming state ,
The secondary gaming unit (for example, secondary control board S),
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main gaming unit (for example, main control board M) side;
Effect display content control means capable of controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
While displaying the effect display content, it is possible to display a predetermined effect that can be displayed during a period in which a predetermined operation is performed by the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB),
There is a predetermined effect effective period in which a predetermined effect is performed when a predetermined operation by the operation member (for example, the sub input button SB) is performed,
Among the effect display contents, there are a plurality of types of predetermined effect display contents that are effect display contents in which the predetermined effect can be executed,
In the normal gaming state, when the special game is not being executed, in the specific gaming state, when the special game is not being executed, and when the special game is being executed, the normal gaming state is And, when the special game is not being executed, the types of predetermined effect display contents that can be executed are configured to be the largest number,
The special game is being executed in the normal game state, when the special game is not being executed, in the specific game state, when the special game is not being executed, and when the special game is being executed. In the case of the predetermined effect display content that can be executed, the type of the predetermined effect display content in which the predetermined effect effective period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period may be the largest.
The pachinko gaming machine according to this aspect (17) is
A starting opening where game balls can enter (for example, the first main game starting opening A10),
An identification information display unit (for example, a first main game symbol display unit A21g) capable of displaying identification information;
A main gaming unit (for example, a main control board M) that controls the progress of the game;
An effect display unit (for example, effect display device SG) capable of displaying an effect;
One or more operable operation members (for example, sub input button SB);
A sub game unit (for example, a sub control board S) that controls effect display on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG);
And an operable launch handle (launch handle D44);
The main gaming unit (for example, the main control board M)
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number based on entering the starting opening (for example, the first main game starting opening A10);
Identification information display control that controls to stop and display identification information after changing identification information in the identification information display unit (for example, the first main game symbol display unit A21g) when random numbers are acquired by the random number acquisition means Means,
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) to the secondary gaming unit (for example, the secondary control board S) side,
The secondary gaming unit (for example, secondary control board S),
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main gaming unit (for example, main control board M) side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
If the launch handle (eg, the launch handle D44) is newly operated in a state where the launch handle (eg, the launch handle D44) is not operated from the stop display timing of the identification information, a predetermined effect is Configured to be run,
A period in which no operation of the emission handle (for example, the emission handle D44) is maintained from the stop display timing of the identification information reaches a predetermined period, whereby the effect display unit (for example, the effect display device SG) specifies It may be configured to be able to display an effect.

M main control board,
MP11t-H Auxiliary game symbol variation management timer, MP11t-C 1st and 2nd main game symbol variation management timer MP11t-C1 1st main game timer, MP11t-C 2 2nd main game timer MP22t-B 2nd main game Start opening motor combination opening timer, MP33c Winning ball counter MP34t special game timer, MP52c time short counter A 1st main game peripheral equipment A10 1st main game start port (1st main game start port A), A11s 1st main Game start slot entrance detection device A20 1st main game symbol display device, A21g 1st main game symbol display area A21h 1st main game symbol hold display area, B 2nd main game peripheral device B10 2nd main game start opening, B11s Second main game start slot entrance detection device B11d second main game start port electric combination, B20 second main game symbol display device B21g second main game symbol display unit B21h 2nd main game symbol holding display section C 1st and 2nd main game common peripherals, C10 1st big winning opening C11s 1st big winning opening winning detection device, C11d 1st big winning opening electric role C20 2nd large Prize winning opening, C21s second big winning prize winning detection device C21 d second big winning mouth electric role, YK movable body role H auxiliary gaming peripherals, H10 auxiliary gaming start opening H11s auxiliary gaming start opening entrance detection device, H20 auxiliary Game symbol display device H21 g auxiliary game symbol display unit, H21 h auxiliary game symbol hold display unit S secondary control board, SM effect display control means (sub main control board)
SM21t Equipment fluctuation time control timer,
SS effect display means (sub-sub control unit), SG effect display device SG10 display area, SG11 decorative symbol display area SG12 first hold display unit, SG13 second hold display unit SB sub input button, SB-2 cross key SB-3 lever , HY10t non-gaming period measuring timer ME10t error state holding period timer, D26 gaming effect lamp D70 lamp for displaying power saving mode, D42 launch handle KH award ball payout control board KE award ball payout device, buffer for MT10 command transmission

Claims (1)

The main game starting port where the game ball can enter
Auxiliary game starting port where the game ball can enter
A main game identification information display section capable of displaying main game identification information;
An auxiliary game identification information display unit capable of displaying the auxiliary game identification information;
An effect display unit capable of displaying an effect;
A speaker that outputs an effect sound,
A main gaming unit that controls the progress of the game;
And an auxiliary game unit that controls the effect display on the effect display unit;
The main game club is
It is controlled for main game identification information to be stopped and displayed after the main game identification information is variably displayed on the main game identification information display unit based on the entry of the game ball into the main game start port. Identification information display control means;
Special game control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player after the main game identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode;
An auxiliary game for controlling the auxiliary game identification information to be stopped and displayed after the auxiliary game identification information is variably displayed on the auxiliary game identification information display unit based on the entry of the game ball into the auxiliary game start opening. Identification information display control means;
After the auxiliary game identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, auxiliary game control means capable of opening the variable member;
As a game state during non-execution of the special game, there is a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state in which the variable member is more likely to be open than the normal gaming state, and control to set the special gaming state after the execution of the special game is over Game state control means to obtain
Game information transmitting means for transmitting game information necessary for effect display performed on the side of the secondary gaming unit to the secondary gaming unit side,
The secondary gaming unit is
Game information receiving means for receiving game information transmitted from the main game unit side;
The effect display content control means for controlling the effect display content to be displayed on the effect display unit based on the game information received by the game information receiving means;
The effect sound output from the speaker is configured to be output at a volume corresponding to the currently set volume level,
Under the situation where the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit at a predetermined timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the main game identification information is stopped and displayed except for the predetermined stop display mode The volume of the effect sound is reduced or the effect sound is silenced compared to the specific timing before the elapse of the predetermined time after the game identification information is stopped and displayed except for the predetermined stop display mode Are configured to
When the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit and the game ball enters the main game start opening, the display of the predetermined standby demonstration screen displayed is ended. While
When the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit and the game ball enters the auxiliary game start opening, the display of the predetermined standby demonstration screen displayed is ended. It is configured not to
When adjusting the volume level, the volume adjustment screen showing the currently set volume level can be displayed on the effect display unit,
The predetermined standby demonstration screen is a screen different from the volume adjustment screen,
Under the condition where the predetermined standby demo screen is displayed on the effect display unit, the volume adjustment screen is displayed by performing a player operation for adjusting the volume level, and the volume level adjustment and the volume adjustment are performed. While changing the display content of the screen can also be executed in the same operation mode as the player operation, the predetermined standby demo screen does not require the player operation, and the main game identification information stops the predetermined It is constituted so that it may be displayed on condition of progress of time after being stopped and displayed by other than a display mode,
Other than when the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display unit, the predetermined standby demonstration screen is displayed after at least the main game identification information is stopped and displayed except for the predetermined stop display mode. The player operation for adjusting the volume level can be received even in a predetermined period until it is displayed on the effect display unit, and the volume adjustment screen is a player for adjusting the volume level even in the predetermined period. It is displayed by performing an operation, and the adjustment of the volume level in the predetermined period and the change of the display content of the volume adjustment screen can also be executed in the same operation mode as the player operation,
Although the display of the volume adjustment screen is maintained even when the main gaming identification information starts variable display during the display of the volume adjustment screen, the specific time has elapsed since the display start of the volume adjustment screen. The volume adjustment screen is configured to be hidden,
The predetermined light emitting member is configured to emit light with a light amount corresponding to the currently set light amount level, and when a player operation for adjusting the light amount level is performed, based on the player operation Light level can be adjusted,
The player operation for adjusting the volume level and the player operation for adjusting the light level can be performed using the same operation member, while the player operation for adjusting the volume level And the operation mode of the operation member when performing the player operation for adjusting the light amount level is different from the operation mode of the operation member when performing the
In a situation where a predetermined effect capable of changing the display mode is displayed in response to the operation of the operation member, the adjustment of the volume level by the player operation is performed to adjust the volume level using the operation member. A game machine characterized in that the player can not adjust the light intensity level by the player operation to adjust the light intensity level using the operation member.

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