JP6527974B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine in which the player can arbitrarily change the intensity of effects such as volume and light amount in the effect. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the operation means operable by the player is provided, and the volume in the effect can be changed according to the operation of the operation means.

JP 2007-135676 A

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

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

  The gaming machine for solving the above problem proceeds with the game according to the result of the predetermined lottery, and when the result of the predetermined lottery becomes a specific result, it shifts to the advantageous state in relation to the game The game machine, the operation control means capable of controlling the execution of the effect control means, and the intensity change means for changing the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operation means, the effect control The means is capable of performing control during the transition to the advantageous state, and the strength changing means is at least one of the periods of transition to the first advantageous state among the advantageous states. While the intensity of the effect can be changed in the period of the part, the intensity of the effect is not changed in the period of transition to the second advantageous state of the advantageous state, and the advantageous state First of all In at least some period of time that goes to state, and summarized in that the display related to the intensity of the current of the produce in response to operation of a predetermined operation unit is performed.

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

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

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with an outer frame WA which forms an outer shell of the machine. Further, the middle frame WB is attached to the opening front side of the outer frame WA in an open / close and detachable manner, and the front frame WC is assembled on the front side of the middle frame WB in an open / close and detachable manner. In the middle frame WB, the game board YB is assembled. On the front side of the middle frame WB, a firing handle HD is disposed which is operated by the player when firing the game ball to the game board YB.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special symbol display device 11 constituted by a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the game board YB. In the special symbol display device 11, a variation game using a special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "special symbol variation game") is performed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification showing the result of the internal lottery (ratch lottery) whether or not it is a hit.

  The special symbol display device 11 displays a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 11, the variation display of the special symbol is started at the same time as the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is displayed on the fixed stop simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The "variation display" is a state in which the type of symbol to be displayed changes in the display area defined on the display device that displays the symbol. The "fixed stop display" is a state in which the symbol is fixedly stopped in the display area. In the special symbol variation game of this embodiment, a special symbol selected from among a plurality of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result according to the result of the winning lottery. That is, the special symbol variation game is executed according to the result of the hit lottery. The special symbols of this embodiment are classified into a hit symbol that can recognize a hit, and an out symbol that can recognize a release. In addition, in the special symbol display device 11, when the special symbol is determined and displayed, the determined symbol of the special symbol is continued until at least a predetermined waiting time has elapsed. Then, in the special symbol display device 11, when the special symbol variation game is started after the end of the standby time, the special symbol is variably displayed along with the elapse of the standby period, while the special symbol variation game is performed after the standby time is over. Is not started, the fixed symbol display of the special symbol is maintained until the next special symbol variation game is started. Hereinafter, the waiting time from the end of the special symbol variation game to the start of the next special symbol variation game may be particularly referred to as “interval time”.

  Further, in the central portion of the game board YB, a presentation display device 12 as display means having an image display section GH for displaying a presentation image is disposed. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 12 is configured to be able to execute a display effect to be performed by displaying an image such as a character or a character as a game effect. In the effect display device 12, as one of the display effects, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which the decorative symbol is varied in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) to display symbol combinations. The decorative symbol is a symbol (rendering symbol) for effect used to diversify the display effect. Hereinafter, the special symbol variation game and the decorative symbol variation game may be collectively referred to as a “symbol variation game”.

  In the effect display device 12, the variation display of the decoration symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. Further, in the effect display device 12, the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop manner with the end of the special symbol variation game. That is, the decorative symbol variation game is played while the special symbol variation game is being executed. The “temporary stop display” is, for example, a fluctuation state or the like. Note that "simultaneous" in the present embodiment is intended to include a state in which there is a slight time difference of an unrecognizable or hard-to-recognize degree (almost simultaneously) other than completely simultaneous. In addition, in the effect display device 12, when the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the fixedly stopped display of the decorative symbol is continued until at least a predetermined waiting time has elapsed. Specifically, in the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation game is started after the end of the standby time, the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the standby time elapses, while the standby time is ended. When a decorative symbol variation game is not started later and a demonstration effect to be described later is started, the decorative symbol is displayed in a predetermined display manner as the standby time elapses.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, a display result according to the display result of the special symbol variation game is derived. Specifically, when the winning symbol is determined stop display (derived) in the special symbol variation game, the hit symbol is displayed (determined) in the decorative symbol variation game as well. In the present embodiment, a hit symbol by a decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows displayed on the effect display device 12 are stopped. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the shifted symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, the effect display device 12 also displays the removed symbol and determined and stopped. In the present embodiment, the off-design by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the rows displayed on the effect display device 12 are not stopped identical. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to a result derivation effect for deriving a display result related to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are displayed in the order of the left symbol row (left symbol) → right symbol row (right symbol) → middle symbol row (middle symbol) when viewed from the player side in the effect display device 12 Stop display. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are displayed temporarily are the same, reach can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, “↓” indicates that it is changing). In the reach state, among all the symbol rows, the decorative symbols of a specific row (in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row) are the same and temporarily displayed once stopped, and the rows other than the specific row (this embodiment In the middle row, the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, a symbol combination that can recognize reach is a symbol combination of reach by decorative symbols. In addition, in the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment, after the symbol combination of the reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game, the reach as one of the display effects is reached until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is possible to carry out an effect.

  The game board YB is provided with a first starting opening unit 21 having a first starting opening 21a where a game ball can enter (winning) the ball. A first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the entered gaming ball is disposed at the back of the first start opening 21a in the first start opening unit 21. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be established triggered by the detection of the game ball having entered the first start port 21a by the first start sensor SE1.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a second starting opening unit 22 as a winning means having a second starting opening 22a where the game ball can enter (winning) the ball. A second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the entered game ball is disposed behind the second start port 22a in the second start port unit 22. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be satisfied when the game ball having entered the second start port 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the starting condition of the special symbol variation game can be given, triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening unit 22. In the present embodiment, the first starting opening unit 21 and the second starting opening unit 22 correspond to starting means. Further, the second starting opening unit 22 has an opening / closing member 22b (normally driven combination) which is opened and closed by the operation of the normally operated combination actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 7). The opening and closing member 22b is operable in a first state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start opening 22a, and in a second state in which the game ball can not easily enter the second start opening 22a (or can not enter the ball). is there. The opening and closing member 22b is always controlled to the second state, and is controlled to the first state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning opening unit 23 having a large winning opening 23a through which game balls can enter. The special winning opening unit 23 includes a special winning opening door 23b that opens and closes by the operation of the special winning opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 7). In the special winning opening unit 23, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the entering game ball is disposed at the back of the special winning opening 23a. In the present embodiment, upon detection of the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 23a by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls is established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning lottery is won, the winning symbol is displayed in the special symbol variation game and the winning symbol is displayed in the final stop display, then the final game is displayed in accordance with the type of the winning symbol (that is, the type of the hit). Is granted. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the lottery result of the winning lottery results in a specific result (winning), it shifts to the winning game in relation to the special symbol variation game. In the hit game, the big winning opening door 23b is opened, and entry of the gaming ball into the big winning opening 23a is permitted. Therefore, during the hit game, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls by entering the gaming balls into the big winning opening 23a. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit game corresponds to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In addition, all the hits in this embodiment are big hit, and all the hit games are big hit games. Therefore, the hit lottery of this embodiment can be grasped as a big hit lottery.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 13 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. The hold display device 13 displays the number of pending special symbol variation games that have not been executed because the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. Hereinafter, the number of special symbol variation games pending is indicated as "the number of special symbol pending".

  Further, in the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 15 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game performed by varying the normal symbol is executed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (normal hit lottery) whether or not it is a normal hit. The normal symbol display device 15 displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 15, the variable display of the normal symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol change game, and the normal symbol is displayed on the fixed stop simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol change game. In the normal symbol variation game of this embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal hit lottery. The normal symbols are classified into a normal hit symbol which can recognize a normal hit and a normal offset symbol which can recognize a normal offset.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a normal hit lottery is won, and a normal hit game is awarded after the normal hit symbol is displayed in a normal stop in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the opening and closing member 22b is in the open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 22a. Therefore, during the normal hit game, the player can have a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the special symbol variation game.

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

  Further, on the back side of the game board YB, there is disposed a volume setting knob OT capable of setting the maximum volume of the sound outputted from the speaker SP within a predetermined range. The volume setting knob OT is disposed at a position where it can be operated by opening the middle frame WB. That is, the volume setting knob OT is configured such that it can not be operated by a person (for example, a player or the like) who can not open the middle frame WB. In the present embodiment, the middle frame WB is lockable by a predetermined key, and is configured such that a person who does not possess the key can not open the middle frame WB.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability fluctuation (hereinafter, referred to as "probability") function. The probability changing function is a function of giving a probability changing state (probability fluctuation state) in which the probability of winning a big hit lottery is changed from low probability to high probability. The probability change state can be an advantageous gaming state for the player because the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates to a high probability and a jackpot is easily generated. Hereinafter, the state in which the definite change state is not given may be referred to as “non-positive change state”, and the termination of the positive change state may be indicated as “fall (transition) from the positive change state to the non-positive change state”. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the definite change state is whether or not to fall (transition) from the positive change state to the non-positive change state, that is, until the winning lottery of whether to end the positive change state or not It is granted during or until the next big hit game is awarded. In the present embodiment, the fall lottery corresponds to a lottery regarding whether or not to end the definite change state.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a ball entry rate improvement function. The ball filling rate improving function is a function to provide a ball filling rate improving state for improving the ball filling rate of gaming balls per unit time to the second starting opening 22a. The ball entry rate improvement state can also be grasped as an easy-to-win state in which game ball entry to the second starting opening 22a is facilitated compared to the non-ball entry rate improvement state. For control to improve the ball entering rate to the second starting opening 22a, for example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, a state where the ball entering rate improving state is not given (hereinafter referred to as "non-ball entering rate improving state The control may be shorter than the above. Also, control may be adopted in which the probability of winning a normal winning lottery is changed to a higher probability than in the non-incident rate improvement state. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, a control may be adopted in which the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on having won one normal hitting lottery is longer than the non-fill-in-class rate improvement state. Also, these controls may be arbitrarily combined. The ball entry rate improvement state can be an advantageous game state for the player because the start condition of the special symbol variation game is more easily established than the non-ball entry rate improvement state. In addition, during the ball entering rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game may be shortened compared to during the non ball entering rate improvement state, and in particular, the special symbol fluctuation game in which the off display result is stopped and displayed. In many cases, the fluctuation time of Hereinafter, a state in which neither the definite change state nor the ball-in-ball state improvement state is given may be referred to as a “normal state”.

  In the present embodiment, the state of improvement in the ball entry rate is awarded after the end of the jackpot game, and is ended when the predetermined condition for ending the ball entry rate improvement is met. Concretely, there are four conditions of the closing rate improvement ending condition in the present embodiment, “counting ending condition”, “branching number ending condition”, “lottery ending condition”, and “big hit ending condition”.

  The "number cut end condition" is an improvement in the ball pitch rate improvement end condition established by executing a special symbol variation game determined in advance by a predetermined upper limit (20 times in this embodiment) after the big hit game is ended. . When this number cut end condition is satisfied, the ball entering rate improvement state ends when the special symbol variation game with the upper limit number of times is ended.

  In the “number of branching end conditions”, a falling lottery is won (non-deterministic variation) after the big hit game is over and the special symbol variation game of a predetermined number of branchings (100 in this embodiment) is executed. It is an entering condition improvement end condition established by falling to the state. When the number-of-branch-times end condition is satisfied, the state of improving the ball-entering rate ends when the special symbol variation game with the number of branches is completed. On the other hand, if the winning lottery is not won before the big hit game is over and the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is executed, the condition for ending the number of branches is not satisfied. In this case, the ball entry rate improvement state is continued without being terminated with the end of the special symbol variation game with the number of branches, and is given beyond the number of branches.

  The "lottery end condition" is an increase in the ball entry rate improvement end established by winning the fall lottery when the ball entry rate improvement state is given over the branch number due to the branch count end condition being not satisfied. It is a condition. When the lottery end condition is satisfied, the ball entry rate improvement state ends together with the probability change state when the fall lottery is won.

  The “big hit end condition” is a hit rate improvement end condition established by winning a big hit lottery in the pitch increase state and being granted a big hit game. When this big hit end condition is satisfied, the ball packing rate improvement state ends when the big hit game is started.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the big hit of the present embodiment is a big hit based on the big hit symbol classified as a special symbol A (hereinafter referred to as "big hit A") and a big hit based on a big hit symbol classified as a special symbol B (Hereinafter referred to as "big hit B"). The jackpot A is a jackpot for providing a jackpot game in which 16 times are set as the prescribed round number. The jackpot B is a jackpot for providing a jackpot game in which 3 times are set as the specified number of rounds. Moreover, the big hit of this embodiment is a big hit which provides a definite change state after the end of a big hit game.

  In any of the big hit of the present embodiment, when a big hit is given during the non-filling-rate improvement state, either the count ending condition or the big-hit closing condition is set as satisfaction of the falling-in percentage. And it is a big hit which grants the ball entry rate improvement state which set "20 times" as the upper limit number of times. Hereinafter, the ball entering rate improvement state is set as “improvement of the ball entering rate for a short period of time” by setting either the closing condition for the number cut or the hitting condition for the big hit as the ball entry improvement end condition and setting “20 times” as the upper limit. State. The short-term pitch improvement state is given a big hit from the end of the big hit game until the end of the 20 special symbol variation games, or before the end of the 20 special symbol variation games Will continue until

  Further, each of the big hit of the present embodiment sets the establishment of any one of the branch number end condition, the lottery end condition, and the big hit end condition when the big hit is given during the ball entry rate improvement state, and It is a big hit which gives the ball entry rate improvement state which set "100 times" as the number of times of branching. Hereinafter, the ball entering rate improvement state in which the number of branch end conditions, the lottery end condition, and the big hit end condition are satisfied and "100 times" is set as the number of branches is "long-term ball entry improvement state" Show. The long-term pitch improvement state gives a big hit from the end of the big hit game to the end of at least 100 special symbol variation games, or before the 100 special symbol variation games end. It will be continued until it is done. In addition, the long-term ball entering rate improvement state is 100 special symbols on condition that the falling lottery is not won until 100 special symbol variation games are over (the branch number end condition is not established). Continued beyond the fluctuating game. In this case, the long-term ball population improvement state is until the winning of the falling lottery (indicated by "+ .alpha." In FIG. 3), or until the big hit is given before the winning of the falling lottery, continue.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit is awarded, the probability change state is awarded after the big hit game is ended and the ball population improvement state is given regardless of the type of the big hit. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the short-term ball pitch improvement state (20 times) <long from the viewpoint of the length of the upper limit period (the number of special symbol variation games) in which the ball-population rate improvement state can be continued It is advantageous to the player in the order of the period increase rate (100 times + α). In the present embodiment, the non ball entering rate improving state and the short term ball entering rate improving state correspond to the first gaming state (first special state), and the long term ball entering ratio improving state is the second game It corresponds to the state (second special state).

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the middle of the game performed using the central button BTe while the decorative symbol variation game is being executed. The operation effect is configured to be executable. The in-game operation effect displays a button image prompting the operation of the central button BTe (FIG. 4 (a)), and then displays an image imitating the character of "super heat!" Triggered by the operation of the central button BTe. In the effect to be executed in either the success mode (Fig. 4 (b)) or the failure mode (not shown) in which the display of the button image is ended without displaying the image imitating the character of "superheat!" is there. The button image in the present embodiment is an image that simulates the shape of the center button BTe. And during the game, when the central button BTe is operated, the decorative effect variation game under execution is more effective when the effect is executed in the success mode than when the effect is executed in the failure mode. In the above, the expectation for becoming a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “big hit expectation”) is configured to be high. Note that the in-game operation effect is configured to be in a failure mode when the central button BTe is not operated, regardless of whether it is a big hit or not.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4C to 4E, in the present embodiment, during the period when the big hit game is being executed, the big hit during the advantageous state operation effect performed using the central button BTe Is feasible. Specifically, the jackpot operation effect is performed in such a manner as to display a button image prompting the operation of the central button BTe during the execution of the opening effect (FIG. 4 (c)). In addition, the jackpot operation effect is executed in the first mode to display an image imitating the character of "16R" triggered by the operation of the central button BTe, when the prescribed round number of the jackpot game being executed is 16R. (Fig. 4 (d)). On the other hand, the jackpot operation effect is executed in a second mode in which an image imitating the character of "3R" is displayed in response to the operation of the central button BTe when the prescribed round number of the jackpot game being executed is 3R. (Fig. 4 (e)). In the case of the jackpot operation effect, when the central button BTe is not operated, the display of the button image is displayed without displaying either the image imitating the characters "16R" or the image imitating the characters "3R". It is executed in the third aspect to finish.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state (no big hit game is given, no special symbol variation game is being executed, and there is no special symbol variation game on hold). It is possible to execute a demonstration effect informing the user. Hereinafter, the demonstration effect is referred to as "demonstration effect". Specifically, the demonstration effect of this embodiment is started on condition that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state when a predetermined standby time has elapsed since the end of the special symbol variation game. Further, the demonstration effect of the present embodiment is executed in a mode in which an image imitating a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 12. In addition, the demonstration effect of this embodiment is executed in a mode in which the sound output from the speaker SP continues to be output during the decorative symbol variation game for a predetermined period after the demonstration effect is started, and the predetermined period is When it passes, the sound (music) being output is faded out and finally muted. Hereinafter, the fade-out of the sound performed during execution of the demonstration effect is referred to as “fade-out effect”. The fade-out effect is an effect of continuously changing the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP, and more specifically, an effect of reducing the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP. In the present embodiment, the fade-out effect corresponds to the intensity change effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes various effects in an execution mode that can be specified from the set effect mode by setting any effect mode out of a plurality of effect modes. It is possible. In the effect mode of the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the execution mode of the effect during execution of the decorative symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the effect display device 12 and the type of music output from the speaker SP differ depending on the type of effect mode that has been set. In addition, the background image of this embodiment is an image displayed superimposed on the back side of the decorative symbol in the effect display device 12 separately from the decorative symbol used for the decorative symbol variation game. In the following description, setting of the rendering mode may be indicated as staying in the rendering mode.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect modes of the present embodiment include four effect modes of a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, and a fourth mode. The first to fourth modes are effect modes that may stay in any of the non-probability state and the probability state. The first mode is an effect mode in the case where no improvement in ball entry rate is given (in which the non-ball entry rate is in improvement). The second mode is an effect mode in the case where the ball entry rate improvement state is given, and in particular, an effect mode in the case where the ball entry rate improvement state is given for a short period of time. The third mode and the fourth mode are, in principle, effect modes in the case where the ball entry rate improvement state is applied, and in particular, are the effect modes in the case where the ball entry rate improvement state is applied for a long period of time . In addition, although this will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the ball entering rate improving state is given for a long period of time exceeding the number of branches, the fall lottery is won and the ball entering rate improving state is ended. Only in the symbol variation game, the player may stay in the third mode or the fourth mode even in the non-entering rate improvement state. In the present embodiment, the first mode and the second mode correspond to a normal effect mode, and the third mode and the fourth mode correspond to a specific effect mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is output as the volume in the sound effect, the light amount of the first decoration lamp LAa in the light emission effect, and the sound effect according to the operation of the operation button BT. It is configured to be able to change the type of music and the presentation mode to stay.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can change the volume and the light amount in the first mode and the second mode in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT. Specifically, in the first mode and the second mode, the change of the volume and the light quantity according to the operation of the operation button BT is possible during the period in which the decorative symbol variation game is being executed, while the decorative symbol is displayed as a determined stop It is not possible in the period from when it is done until the waiting time passes. Further, in the first mode and the second mode, the change of the volume and the light quantity according to the operation of the operation button BT is possible during the period when the fade-out effect is not performed among the periods when the demonstration effect is being performed , It is impossible in the period when fade-out production is performed. Then, when a big hit game effect is executed triggered by the big hit in the first mode and the second mode, the change of the volume and the light amount according to the operation of the operation button BT is executed the big hit game effect It is possible for a period of In the first and second modes, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the type of music and the effect mode can not be changed according to the operation of the operation button BT.

  In the third and fourth modes, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to change the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT. In the third embodiment and the fourth mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when changing the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT, the effect mode during the stay among the third mode and the fourth mode It is configured to be changeable to a different rendering mode. That is, in the third mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can be changed to the fourth mode according to the operation of the operation button BT, while in the fourth mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the operation of the operation button BT. Is configured to be changeable to the third mode.

  Specifically, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the volume and the light quantity according to the operation of the operation button BT is on standby after the decorative symbol is determined and stopped and displayed while the decorative symbol variation game is being executed. It is impossible in the period until time passes. Further, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the volume and the light quantity according to the operation of the operation button BT is possible during the period when the fade-out effect is not performed among the periods when the demonstration effect is being performed , It is impossible in the period when fade-out production is performed. Then, when a big hit game effect is executed triggered by the big hit in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the volume and the light amount according to the operation of the operation button BT is executed the big hit game effect It is impossible for the period However, although the details will be described later, when a big hit game effect is executed triggered by the big hit in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the volume and the light quantity according to the operation of the operation button BT is specified In the situation of, it is possible in the period when the said big hit game production is executed.

  Further, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the type of music and the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT is performed after the decorative symbol is determined and stopped and displayed while the decorative symbol variation game is being executed. It is possible in the period until waiting time passes. Furthermore, in the third mode and the fourth mode, it is possible to change the type of music and the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT in a period in which the fade-out effect is not performed among the periods in which the demonstration effect is being performed. On the other hand, it is impossible in the period when fade-out production is performed. Then, when a big hit game effect is executed triggered by the big hit in the third mode and the fourth mode, the change of the type of music and the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT is the big hit game effect It is not possible for the period being run.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 as a main control means. The main control board 30 executes a process related to a game or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and outputs various control signals (control commands) in accordance with the result of the process. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub control board 31 as a sub control means. The sub control board 31 executes processing relating to the execution of the effect based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 12, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA (LAa, LAb), and the sound output mode of the speaker SP. .

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to a game. In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the basis of the effect between the eyebrows for which the special symbol is displayed for a definite stop after the special symbol starts to be varied. The fluctuation pattern can specify the fluctuation time from when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started until the final display of the special symbol is stopped. Further, the fluctuation pattern can specify the contents of the effect of the decorative symbol fluctuation game from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol. The variation patterns of the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for outlier variation determined when a big hit is not won and a variation pattern for big hit variation determined when a big hit is won. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern corresponds to fluctuation information. The variation pattern will be described in detail later.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. Judgment values include a hit judgment value (big hit judgment value) to be used for a lottery, a normal hit judgment value to be used for a normal hit lottery whether or not a normal hit, a fall judgment value to be used for a fall lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c also stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag in which a value capable of specifying whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probability change state is set. The definite change flag is set to “0” when it is not in the definite change state, and is set to “1” when it is in the positive change state. In the present embodiment, the definite variation state is started by setting the definite variation flag to “1”, and the definite variation state is ended by setting the definite variation flag to “0”.

  Further, in the main control RAM 30c, an operation flag is stored in which a value capable of specifying whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the ball entry rate improving state is set. In the operation flag, "0" is set when the ball entry rate is not in the improvement state, and "1" is set when the ball entry rate is in the improvement state. In the present embodiment, the ball entry state improvement state is started by setting the operation flag to “1”, and the ball entry state improvement state is ended by setting the operation flag to “0”. Further, when the state of improvement in the ball entering rate is given for a long time, the main control RAM 30 c is given the state of improving the ball entering rate beyond the number of branches in response to the branch number termination condition not being satisfied. There is stored an alpha flag in which a value capable of identifying whether or not there is is set. In the alpha flag, when the ball entry rate improvement state is given for a long time and the ball entry rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, “1” is set, while the long term In the case where the ball entry rate improvement state is given and the number of branches is not exceeded, or when the ball entry rate improvement state is given for a short period of time, “0” is set.

  Further, the main control RAM 30c stores an operation number counter in which the upper limit number or the branch number is set. In the operation number counter, the upper limit number of times or the number of branches is set in response to the end of the big hit game. Then, the number-of-operations counter is decremented by one each time the special symbol variation game is executed (ended).

  Further, in the main control board 30, random numbers used for various lottery processes are generated. This random number is generated as a hardware random number, for example, by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input, or the random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the process, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a random number to be used for a winning lottery, a special symbol random number used to determine a special symbol, and a falling random number for use in a falling lottery. Further, the random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a variation pattern random number used to determine a variation pattern, and a normal hit random number used for a normal hit lottery.

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

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

  The sub control ROM 31 b stores a rendering control program for the sub control CPU 31 a to execute processing relating to execution of rendering and the like. In the sub control ROM 31b, display pattern information (various image data such as design, background image, characters, characters, etc.) as control information for display effect, and voice pattern information (music or sound effect as control information for sound effect) Etc.) and light emission pattern information (light emission data such as lighting pattern) as control information for light emission effect. The sub control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Specifically, the sub control RAM 31 c stores a sub operation flag in which a value capable of specifying whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the ball entry rate improving state is set. While the sub operation flag is set to “0” in the non ball entering rate improving state, “1” is set to the sub operating flag in the non ball entering rate improving state.

  Further, in the sub control RAM 31c, there is stored a sound volume flag in which a value capable of specifying a reference sound volume serving as a reference of the sound outputted from the speaker SP as sound effect is set. The reference volume may be, for example, the maximum volume or the minimum volume that can be output from the speaker SP as a sound effect, or may be the range of the volume that can be output from the speaker SP as a sound effect. Also, the reference volume may be a magnification that amplifies the volume that is the basis of performing the audio presentation. In the present embodiment, a value capable of specifying the volume within the range of the maximum volume set by the above-described volume setting knob OT is set as the value of the volume flag. Further, the sub control RAM 31 c stores a light amount flag in which a value capable of specifying a reference light amount serving as a reference when the first decoration lamp LAa emits light in the light emission effect is set. The reference light amount may be, for example, the maximum light amount or the minimum light amount that the first decoration lamp LAa can emit light in the light emission effect, or may be the range of the light amount that the first decoration lamp LAa can emit light in the light emission effect . In the present embodiment, the volume in the sound effect and the light amount in the light effect correspond to the intensity of the effect. Further, the value of the volume flag and the value of the light amount flag correspond to the reference information and also correspond to the first information, and the reference light intensity that can be identified from the values of the volume and light amount flag is the reference intensity It corresponds to Further, the sub control RAM 31c that stores the volume flag and the light amount flag corresponds to an information storage unit.

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the number-of-holds determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds "1" to the number of special symbols held stored in the main control RAM 30c and its value Update and store. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated number of special symbols held. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers, and causes the main control RAM 30c to store random number information, which is information capable of specifying the acquired values of the various random numbers. The random number information may be configured by the value of the acquired random number, or may be configured by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a enters the ball entry sequence (information storage sequence) of the gaming ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry sequence of the game ball entered earlier ( It is stored in the main control RAM 30c so as to be able to specify the information storage order). In other words, the ball entry order is the start order of the pending special symbol variation game. When storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S11). In the process of step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not executed and the big hit game is not executed, while the special symbol variation game is executed It is determined that the start condition is not established when the middle or big hit game is being executed. And main control CPU30a ends special symbol start processing, when start conditions are not satisfied (Step S11: NO). On the other hand, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of special symbol holdings from the main control RAM 30c (step S12). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol holding number read in step S12 is larger than 0 (zero) (step S13). Then, when the number of special symbols held is not greater than 0 (step S13: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the main control CPU 30a has already output a demonstration start command instructing start of demonstration effect. It determines (step S14).

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

  Further, when the special symbol holding number is greater than 0 (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the special symbol holding number to rewrite the special symbol holding number (step S16). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 to display the number of special symbols held after one subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S17). At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. Thus, in the present embodiment, from the random number information stored first, it is read in order according to the ball entry order (the information storage order of the game balls) that is the trigger for storing the random number information, and special symbol variation Served to run the game. That is, in this embodiment, the start order comes in the order in which the execution is suspended from the special symbol variation game in which the execution is suspended first.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the falling lottery random number specified from the random number information acquired in step S17 with the falling determination value, and executes the falling lottery (fall determination) (step S18). In the fall lottery, winning is performed when the value of the fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value. When the fall lottery is won (step S18: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a definite change state (step S19). In step S19, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination if “1” is set in the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 30c as the information that can identify the probability change state. In the case where “0” is set as the information that can identify the non-probability state, the determination is negative.

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

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30 a determines whether “1” is set to the alpha flag stored in the main control RAM 30 c (step S 21). When the alpha flag is set to “1” (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a sets the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c to information indicating that the non-entering rate improvement state is established. And set "0" (step S22). That is, the main control CPU 30a ends the ball-population-rate-enhancing state before the big hit lottery described below, when the ball-fall-rate-improved state is given over the number of branches and wins the fall lottery. Let

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

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

Here, the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The variation patterns HP1 to HP4 are variation patterns for outlier variation. The fluctuation pattern HP1 can specify 5 seconds as a fluctuation time, and is a fluctuation pattern that can be used to derive a symbol combination of outliers without performing a reach effect as an effect content of the decorative symbol change game. is there. The change pattern HP2 can specify 15 seconds as a change time, and after performing a whirling effect that tells the user to make a transition to a predetermined effect mode as the effect content, a transition notifying that the transition to the predetermined effect mode is not made It is a fluctuation pattern that can identify the Gase effect. The fluctuation pattern HP3 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify 20 seconds as a fluctuation time, and can specify transition effects for notifying transition to a predetermined effect mode after executing turning effects as effect contents. In the present embodiment, in the transition gasse effect and the transition effect, a scrapping effect is performed to tell the transition from the third mode or the fourth mode to the first mode, and then it is informed whether or not to shift to the first mode It is supposed to be. The fluctuation pattern HP4 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify 25 seconds as a fluctuation time and can specify out-of-reach reach effects for deriving out a symbol combination of out-of-edge patterns after performing reach effects as effect contents.

  The variation patterns HP5 and HP6 are variation patterns for the big hit variation. The fluctuation pattern HP5 is a fluctuation pattern that can specify 25 seconds as a fluctuation time, and can specify a jackpot effect for deriving a symbol combination of a jackpot after performing reach effect as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP6 is a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying 45 seconds as a fluctuation time, and specifying a jackpot effect after transition for executing a jackpot effect after executing a transition effect as an effect content. That is, the effect content of the fluctuation pattern HP6 is effect content including the effect content of the fluctuation pattern HP3 and the effect content of the fluctuation pattern HP5. For this reason, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP6 is the same or substantially the same fluctuation time as the total time of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP3 and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP5.

  Next, the manner of determining the variation pattern in the process (steps S25 and S27) in which the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the information control means is realized by the main control CPU 30a performing the process of determining the fluctuation pattern.

  First, the determination pattern of the fluctuation pattern in the process of determining the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot fluctuation (step S25) will be described. In the special symbol start process of this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot effect after the transition as the effect content, when the state of improvement in the ball entry rate is ended by the lottery end condition being satisfied, that is, when step S22 is performed. To determine the fluctuation pattern HP6 that can be identified. In other words, the variation pattern HP6 is a variation pattern that can be determined when winning the fall lottery and winning the big hit lottery when the state of improvement in the ball population rate is given beyond the number of branches. . In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP6 corresponds to specific fluctuation information. On the other hand, when the step S22 is not performed in the special symbol start process of this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern HP5 which can specify the jackpot effect as the effect content. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the big hit variation (variation pattern HP5) other than the variation pattern HP6 corresponds to normal variation information.

  Next, the determination mode of the fluctuation pattern in the process of determining the fluctuation pattern for outlier fluctuation (step S27) will be described. The main control CPU 30a is a case where the special symbol variation game based on the special symbol start processing of this time is a special symbol variation game with the number of branches after the state of improvement in the ball entry rate is given, When it is determined that the branch number end condition is not satisfied, the variation pattern HP2 capable of specifying the transition cassette effect is determined as the effect content. In addition, the main control CPU 30a is a case where it is a special symbol variation game with a branch count number after the state of ball content improvement status is assigned, and when no definite change status is assigned, that is, the branch count termination condition is satisfied. When doing, it decides fluctuation pattern HP3 which can specify the transition production as the contents of production. That is, in the special symbol variation game with the number of branches, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation pattern HP2 that can identify the transition effect and the variation pattern HP3 that can identify the transition effect.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern HP3 in the case where the state of improvement in the ball population rate is given by exceeding the number of branches and the win of the falling lottery is won. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a is based on the value of the variation pattern random number acquired in step S17 when the state of improvement in the ball population rate is given beyond the number of branches and the win in the falling lottery is not won. One of the fluctuation patterns HP1, HP2 and HP4 is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP4 based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S17 in the case other than the above-described situation (indicated as "other" in the figure). Do. It should be noted that the cases other than the above-mentioned situation are cases where the state of improvement in the sphere rate is not given, or when the state of the sphere rate improvement is given, and it is not the number of branches and exceeds the number of branches. It is a case where it is not the special symbol variation game of the number of times. If it is not the number of branches and it is not the special symbol variation game that is not the number of branches and the number of branches exceeds the number of branches, a short period of improvement in the ball population is given. Also included.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, performs predetermined control commands for the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) in a process different from the special symbol start process. Execute various processing related to the symbol variation game, such as processing for outputting in. First, the main control CPU 30a performs control for designating a variation pattern and outputting a variation pattern designation command instructing start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 so as to start variable display of the special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measurement of the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a special symbol designating command for designating a special symbol (determination stop symbol).

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 to display the determined stop symbol decided and stopped when the variation time defined in the determined variation pattern elapses, and the special symbol variation game is ended. Let In addition, the main control CPU 30a instructs the variation stop of the decorative symbol when the variation time defined in the determined variation pattern elapses, and outputs the all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in the fixed stop display. Take control. In addition, the main control CPU 30a maintains the fixed symbol display of the special symbol until the waiting time elapses after the special symbol display device 11 displays the fixed symbol on the fixed symbol. The standby time is a time set in the timer inside the machine triggered by the display of the special symbol fixed and stopped, and the special symbol start process for starting the next special symbol variation game and the big hit game are executed It is the time provided before performing the big hit game processing to make it happen.

Next, a big hit game process for executing a big hit game will be described.
In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of big hit game to be awarded based on the big hit symbol (ie, the type of big hit) of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 30a starts control to grant the specified big hit game after the end of the special symbol variation game that becomes a big hit, and also causes the sub control CPU 31a to execute a big hit game effect (control signal (control Control to output a command.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first performs control for outputting an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a round command instructing the start of the round game each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a round game by opening and closing the big winning opening door 23b by controlling the big winning opening actuator A2. Then, when the final round game is ended, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting an ending command instructing execution of ending effect. The main control CPU 30a terminates the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

  Next, processing for setting the positive change flag will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for setting the probability variation flag, thereby implementing probability variation control means for performing control regarding the probability variation state.

  When the big hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability change flag. As a result, when the big hit game is started during the definite change state, the main control CPU 30a ends the positive change state. Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets "1" as the probability change flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a gives a probability change state after the end of the big hit game. As described above, when the main control CPU 30a wins the falling lottery during the definite change state, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the positive change flag and ends the positive change state. As described above, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a ends the positive variation state on the condition that the falling lottery is won, while giving the probability fluctuation state.

  Next, the process for setting the operation flag will be described. In the present embodiment, the main ball control state control unit 30 performs control relating to the ball entry state improving state (the winning easiness state) by performing processing for setting the operation flag by the main control CPU 30a. To be realized.

  When the big hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a stores the big hit information in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify the type of the current big hit. In addition, the big hit information is information that can specify whether a big hit given during the ball entry state is in progress or a big hit given during the non ball entry state, in addition to the type of the current jackpot. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sets "0" to the operation flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a terminates the increase in ball-incident rate state when the big-hit game is started during the increase in ball-incident rate, that is, when the big-hit completion condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the alpha flag. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit number of times or the number of branches in the operation number counter based on the big hit information stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets the upper limit number of times to the operation number counter when it is identifiable from the big hit information that the big hit imparted during the non-entering rate improving state, while improving the entering rate. If it is identifiable that the jackpot awarded during the state, the number of branches is set in the operation number counter. Next, the main control CPU 30a sets "1" to the operation flag. As a result, the main control CPU 30a gives an increase in the ball pitch rate after the end of the big hit game. Further, thereby, when the big hit is given during the non-ball entering rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a gives the ball hitting rate improving state for a short time while the big hit is given during the ball entering rate improving state. In the case, it gives a long-term improvement in ball-fall rate.

  In addition, when the special symbol variation game is ended, when the value of the operation number counter is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30 a subtracts “1” from the value of the operation number counter to update it. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the operation number counter after subtraction is “0”. When the value of the operation counter after subtraction is “0”, the main control CPU 30a is a big hit given during the non-entering rate improvement state from the big hit information stored in the main control RAM 30 c. When the identification is possible, the operation flag is set to "0". As a result, the main control CPU 30a enters the ball when the special symbol variation game of the upper limit number of times is ended, that is, the number cut end condition is satisfied, when the ball entry percentage improvement state is given for a short period of time. End the rate improvement state.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a is the case where the value of the operation number counter after subtraction is “0”, and it is possible to identify from the big hit information that it is the big hit given during the ball entry rate improvement state At this time, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set to "1". When the definite change flag is not set to “1” (in the non-positive change state), the main control CPU 30 a sets the operation flag to “0”. As a result, the main control CPU 30a wins the falling lottery before the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is executed, that is, the number of branches ends, when the state of improvement in the ball population rate is given for a long time When the condition is met, the ball entry rate improvement state is ended.

  On the other hand, when the definite change flag is set to “1” (in the definite change state), the main control CPU 30a sets the alpha flag to “1”. Then, in this case, the processing regarding the next special symbol variation game is performed without setting “0” to the operation flag. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a does not win the fall lottery until the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is executed, when the ball entry rate improvement state is given for a long time, that is, the branch As the number of times ending condition is not satisfied, the ball entering rate improvement state is given (continue) exceeding the number of times of branching. In addition, as described above, when winning the fall lottery when the ball entry rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, the main control CPU 30a sets "0" to the operation flag, and the ball entry rate is improved. End the state.

  By such control, when the main control CPU 30a gives a long-term ball entry improvement state triggered by having won a big hit lottery during a high ball entry state, the special symbol variation game with the number of branches ends. Until then, the ball entry rate improvement state is continued regardless of whether or not the definite change state is given. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a gives the ball entry improvement state for a long time triggered by winning the big hit lottery during the ball entry improvement state, in the special symbol variation game exceeding the number of branches, the probability change state is The ball entry rate improvement state is continued on the condition that it is given. In the present embodiment, winning the jackpot lottery while the ball entry rate is in an improved state corresponds to a predetermined condition.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control to output a control command capable of specifying the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the sub control CPU 31a. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag, the main control CPU 30a performs control for outputting a non-entry ratio improvement command indicating a non-entry ratio improvement state, while setting the operation flag “ When “1” is set, control is performed to output a ball entry rate improvement command indicating a ball entry rate improvement state. When the main control CPU 30a gives a short-term ball entering rate improvement state, it performs control for outputting a short-term ball entering rate improvement command indicating that a short-term ball entering rate improving state is given. When giving a long-term ball entry rate improvement state, control for outputting a long-term ball entry rate improvement command indicating that a long-term ball entry rate improvement state is given is performed.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control signal (control command) from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control signal. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes processing relating to various types of game effects to implement effect control means and control means capable of performing control to execute effects.

  First, decorative symbol variation processing for executing a decorative symbol variation game will be described. In the decorative symbol variation process, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, the decorative symbol causes the effect display device 12 to display a definite stop based on the definite stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Determine the symbol combination by. When the determined stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the big hit.

  Further, when the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol, the sub control CPU 31a causes the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 12 on the basis of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Decide. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the designated fixed stop symbol is an out symbol and when a variation pattern capable of specifying an outreach reach effect is specified as the effect content, the outreach symbol is reached. Determine the combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is a case where the designated fixed stop symbol is an out symbol, and when a variation pattern capable of specifying a normal effect, a transition gusset effect, or a transition effect is specified as an effect content, Determine the symbol combination of the off.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the fluctuation display of the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern specification command and start the decorative symbol fluctuation game. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols of all the rows in the variation period which can be identified from the designated variation pattern. Control 12 After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the fixed stop with the symbol combination determined with the decorative symbols of all the rows triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to maintain the fixed stop display of the decorative pattern until the control command such as the variation pattern specification command, the demonstration start command, or the big hit start command is input. That is, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to maintain the fixed stop display of the decorative symbol during the standby time.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to execute the sound effect with the contents of the presentation based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command during the execution of the decorative symbol fluctuation game. Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp LA to execute the light emission effect with the contents of the effect based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command while the decorative symbol fluctuation game is being executed.

Next, processing relating to demonstration effects will be described.
The sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to start the demonstration effect when the demonstration start command is input. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the decorative pattern in a display mode for demonstration effect different from the fixed stop display (hereinafter referred to as "demon display mode") and displays an image imitating a predetermined character. The effect display device 12 is controlled to do this. The demonstration display mode may be, for example, a display mode dedicated to demonstration effects, or may be the same display mode as the temporary stop display. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a causes voice to be output in the same manner as during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game until a predetermined period (10 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the demonstration effect is started. Control the speaker SP. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to execute fade-out effect, triggered by the passage of a predetermined period after the start of the demonstration effect. That is, the sub control CPU 31a can perform control to execute fade-out effect during execution of the demonstration effect. Specifically, when executing the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a continuously reduces the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP within a predetermined effect time (1 second in the present embodiment). Finally, the speaker SP is controlled to mute. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a executes fade-out effect without changing the value of the volume flag stored in the sub control RAM 31c. That is, the sub control CPU 31a does not change the reference sound volume in the fade-out effect. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to mute even after the end of the fade-out effect until the end of the demonstration effect. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a may control the speaker SP to mute the sound effect by internally setting the volume of the sound effect being executed to 0 (zero) or by reducing the volume as much as possible. The speaker SP may be controlled to mute the sound by terminating the effect. In addition, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to end the demonstration effect and start the decorative symbol fluctuation game when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and causes the audio effect to accompany the decorative symbol fluctuation game. The speaker SP is controlled to execute (output voice).

Next, processing relating to a big hit game effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the opening effect. Further, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute a round effect. Further, when the ending control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to execute an ending effect. Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to execute a sound effect while executing the big hit game effect, and controls the decoration lamp LA so as to execute a light effect.

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

  When executing the in-game operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines the effect mode of the in-game operation effect based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. At this time, in order to make the jackpot expectation degree when the success mode is determined higher than the jackpot expectation degree when the failure mode is determined, the determination ratio when the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot fluctuation is designated, It is preferable that the determination ratio at the time of the big hit accounts for the combined ratio with the determination ratio when the fluctuation pattern for outlier fluctuation is designated.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display a button image and starts measurement of an effective period in which the operation of the central button BTe is enabled. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a central operation signal indicating that the central button BTe has been operated within the effective period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to achieve the effect mode determined among the success mode and the failure mode. On the other hand, when not inputting the central operation signal within the effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to be in the failure mode regardless of the determined effect mode.

Next, processing relating to the jackpot operation effect will be described.
The sub control CPU 31a performs an operation lottery for the big hit during the opening command in response to the input of the opening command. The effect display device 12 is controlled to execute. That is, the sub control CPU 31a can perform control to execute the jackpot operation effect during the period when the jackpot game is being executed.

  During execution of the big hit operation effect, the sub control CPU 31a, from the special symbol designating command to designate the fixed stop symbol in the special symbol variation game that became the trigger of the award of the present big hit game, from the fixed stop symbol (special symbol) Identify the type, that is, the type of the current big hit. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first mode as the presentation mode of the big hit medium operation effect when the big hit of this time is big hit A, while the big hit when the big hit of this time is big hit B The second mode is determined as an effect mode of the middle operation effect.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 12 to display a button image and starts measurement of an effective period in which the operation of the central button BTe is enabled. When the sub operation control CPU 31a receives the central operation signal within the effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to be the effect mode determined among the first mode and the second mode. On the other hand, when the central control signal is not input within the effective period, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to be in the third mode regardless of the determined effect mode.

  Next, the process of setting the value of the sub actuation flag will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a sets the value of the sub operation flag to "0" when the non-ball entering rate improvement command is input, and sets the value of the sub operation flag to "1" when the ball entering rate improvement command is input. Do. For this reason, when changing the value of the sub operation flag from "0" to "1", the sub control CPU 31a can recognize that the ball entry rate improvement state has been given, while the value of the sub operation flag is "1." When changing from 1 "to" 0 ", it can be recognized that the ball entry state improvement state has ended.

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

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

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

  Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 31a to shift the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can shift the effect mode by setting (changing) the value of the mode flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value of the mode flag, so that effect mode control means for performing control relating to the effect mode is realized.

  At the end of the decorative symbol variation game, the sub control CPU 31a changes the value of the sub operation flag from “1” to “0”, that is, in response to termination of the ball entry rate improvement state, 1) Set a mode flag to a value that can identify the mode. That is, the first mode is an effect mode in which the game mode is shifted to when the gaming state is controlled to the non-entering rate improving state. For this reason, the first mode is transitioned to when the state of improvement in the ball entry rate is ended in the second to fourth modes. In other words, when ending the second to fourth modes, the sub control CPU 31a shifts to the first mode.

  However, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the increase in the rate of ball entry is given beyond the number of branches, the lottery for falling may be won, and the lottery termination condition may be terminated. Even in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not set a value that can specify the first mode in the mode flag until the decorative symbol variation game is ended. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol start process in which the lottery for falling falls and the lottery termination condition is satisfied is in the non-entering rate improvement state, but exceptionally the third mode or the third Stay in 4 modes.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the second mode in the mode flag, triggered by the input of a short-term ball entering rate improvement command indicating that the short-term ball entering rate improving state is given. . In other words, the second mode is an effect mode in which the game mode is shifted to a state in which the game player is being controlled to the pitch increase state for a short time.

  In the present embodiment, the short-term ball entering rate improving state is given when a big hit occurs during the non-ball entering rate improving state. For this reason, in principle, the second mode is shifted to the case where a big hit occurs in the first mode to stay when the player is in the non-incident rate improving state. However, as described above, in this embodiment, exceptionally, even in the non-incident rate improvement state, there may be cases in which it stays in the third mode or the fourth mode, so in this case a jackpot lottery was won At times, the mode is shifted from the third mode or the fourth mode to the second mode.

  Also, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a long term ball entry rate improvement command indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given for a long time, a value capable of specifying the third mode according to the rendering mode during stay. And the fourth mode can be specified in the mode flag. That is, the third mode and the fourth mode are effect modes that are shifted when the gaming state is controlled to the ball entering rate improvement state for a long time. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a has a mode flag capable of specifying the third mode when the ball entry rate improvement command is input for a long time while staying in either the second mode or the third mode. Set to On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the fourth mode in the mode flag, when the ball entry rate improvement command is input for a long time while staying in the fourth mode. In the present embodiment, the long-term ball entering rate improving state is given when a big hit occurs during the ball entering rate improving state. For this reason, the third mode and the fourth mode shift to the case where a big hit occurs in the second to fourth modes which stay in the state of improvement in the ball entry rate.

  As mentioned above, the long-term ball entering rate improvement state can continue regardless of whether or not the definite change state is given until the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is over, while the special event exceeding the number of branches is special In the symbol variation game, the game is continued on condition that a probability change state is given. For this reason, the third mode and the fourth mode can be continued regardless of whether or not a definite change state is given until the special symbol variation game of the number of branches is over, while the special symbol variation exceeding the number of branches is In the game, the game is continued on condition that a definite change state is given. That is, the third mode and the fourth mode are continued at least while the positive change state is applied. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a shifts the effect mode to the third mode or the fourth mode in relation to the application of the probability change state. In the present embodiment, the number of branches corresponds to the number of specific fluctuations.

  Further, when staying in the third mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the fourth mode in the mode flag in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT (shown as "change operation" in the figure). While possible, when staying in the fourth mode, a value capable of specifying the third mode can be set in the mode flag according to the operation of the operation button BT. The control performed by the sub control CPU 31a according to the operation of the operation button BT will be described in detail later.

  Next, processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to change the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the values of the volume flag, the light amount flag, the music flag, and the mode flag according to the operation of the operation button BT, thereby setting the volume, light amount, and music as described above. It is possible to realize the type and the change of the effect mode (FIG. 6).

  The sub control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment changes the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the change state of the effect mode according to the effect mode during stay, the contents of the effect being executed, and the operation mode of the operation button BT. It can be switched and set. The change state in the present embodiment includes a first change state capable of changing the volume and the light amount, a second change state capable of changing the type of the music and the effect mode, a volume, a light amount, a type of the music, and the effect mode. Each has an immutable non-modification state.

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

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

  In addition, in the first change state, the sub control CPU 31a receives the upper operation signal indicating that the upper button BTa has been operated, and the lower operation signal indicating that the lower button BTb has been operated. Control to change the amount of light. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a changes the value of the light amount flag so as to lower the reference light amount when the lower operation signal is input, while the value of the light amount flag increases the reference light amount when the upper operation signal is input. Change When the value of the current light amount flag is a value capable of specifying the minimum light amount that can be set as the reference light amount, the sub control CPU 31a receives the lower operation signal, and the current light amount flag has a value of When the upper operation signal is input when the maximum light quantity that can be set as the reference light quantity can be specified, the value of the light quantity flag is not changed.

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

Next, in the second change state, processing performed by the sub control CPU 31a to change the type of music and the effect mode will be described.
The sub control CPU 31a performs control to change the type of music when any one of the upper operation signal and the lower operation signal is input in the second change state. Specifically, every time the sub control CPU 31a inputs the upper operation signal, the order in which the types of music that can be identified from the value of the music flag are predetermined (for example, music A → music B → music C → music A → Change the value of the music flag so as to be changed by ...). On the other hand, each time the sub control CPU 31a inputs the lower operation signal, the kind of music that can be identified from the value of the music flag has an order opposite to the predetermined order (for example, music A → music C → music B → The value of the music flag is changed so as to be changed by the music A →.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives any one of the left operation signal and the right operation signal in the second change state, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to change the effect mode. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives any one of the left operation signal and the right operation signal, it can specify an effect mode different from an effect mode that can be identified from the value currently set in the mode flag. To change the value of the mode flag. In addition, although this will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the second change state is set when either the third mode or the fourth mode is set. Therefore, when the value capable of specifying the third mode is set in the mode flag, the sub control CPU 31a can specify the fourth mode when any of the left operation signal and the right operation signal is input. Is set as the mode flag. On the other hand, when the value capable of specifying the fourth mode is set in the mode flag, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the left operation signal or the right operation signal, the value capable of specifying the third mode. Set to mode flag.

  In the present embodiment, control to change the value of the music flag according to the operation of the up and down buttons BTa and BTb and control to change the value of the mode flag according to the operation of the left and right buttons BTc and BTd correspond to change control. And corresponds to mode change control and second change control. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to change the values of various flags in response to the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd, thereby realizing change control means. .

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

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

  The sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, and enables the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd to be accepted (at time t0). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that one of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd has been operated, the sub control CPU 31a sets a first change state (time t1). Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decoration symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state along with the input of the all symbol stop command, it sets the non-change state and makes the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd impossible to receive (time point t3). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decorative symbol to be displayed in a decision stop until the standby time elapses, and makes the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd impossible to receive (at time t4). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it impossible to switch from the non-change state to the first change state or the second change state in the standby time.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the final display of the decorative symbol (point t0 to t3). The first change state can be set as That is, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a of this embodiment changes the volume and the light amount in accordance with the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd in a period during which the special symbol variation game is being executed. It is possible. In other words, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a does not regulate changes in the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the first mode and the second mode, the change of the volume and the light quantity according to the operation of the operation button BT in the standby time (time t3 to t4) after displaying the decorative symbol fixedly stopped Is not done.

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

  Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP so as to start the fade-out effect after the lapse of a predetermined period since the start of the demonstration effect (time t6). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and makes the operation of the operation button BT impossible to receive. That is, the sub control CPU 31a makes it impossible to switch from the non-change state to the first change state or the second change state while the fade-out effect is being performed. Thereafter, when the fade-out effect is ended, the sub control CPU 31a validates the switching of the change state based on the operation of the central button BTe (time t7). Therefore, for example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the central operation signal after the end of the fade-out effect, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first change state and enables the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd (time t8). Thereafter, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a ends the demonstration effect, and performs processing relating to the execution of the decorative symbol fluctuation game.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-changed state in the execution period of the fade-out effect (time t6 to t7) of the period during which the demo effect is performed, and the change state based on the operation of the central button BTe. By disabling the switching of, control is performed so as not to change the volume and the light amount. That is, the sub control CPU 31a regulates the change of the volume and the light amount in the execution period of the fade-out effect (time t6 to t7). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and invalidates the switching of the change state based on the operation of the central button BTe, thereby realizing a control unit that restricts the change of the volume and the light amount. The sub control CPU 31a performs the first change triggered by the operation of the central button BTe if the period (d4 to t6, t7 to t7) in which the fade-out effect is not performed during the period in which the demonstration effect is performed The state can be set. That is, the sub control CPU 31a according to the present embodiment can change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the demonstration effect is performed.

  Next, the processing of the sub control CPU 31a when the demonstration effect is executed after the decorative symbol variation game is ended when the user is staying in the third mode or the fourth mode will be described using FIG. .

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls so that the second change state is set (at time t10). In addition, at time t10, the sub control CPU 31a performs control so that the operation of the up and down / left / right buttons BTa to BTd can be received. Note that control such that the second change state is set includes not switching the change state when the second change state is already set when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. In addition, control to be able to receive the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd means that the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd can already be accepted when inputting the fluctuation pattern designation command. It includes not making it impossible to accept the operation of BTa to BTd. Thereafter, the secondary control CPU 31a continues to set the second change state (at time t13) at least until the demonstration start command is input. Then, at time t10 to t13, the sub control CPU 31a does not switch the change state based on the operation of the central button BTe, and invalidates the operation of the central button BTe.

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

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

  Further, when starting the fade-out effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the non-change state as well as the first mode or the second mode, and makes the operation of the operation button BT impossible to receive ( Time point t15). Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the fade-out effect, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the second change state, and allows the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd to be accepted, and switching of the change state based on the operation of the central button BTe. It becomes effective (time t16). Therefore, for example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the central operation signal after the end of the fade-out effect, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a first change state (time t17). Thereafter, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a ends the demonstration effect, and performs processing relating to the execution of the decorative symbol fluctuation game.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a is in the third mode and the fourth mode if it is a period (time t13 to t15, t16-) in which the fade-out effect is not performed in the period in which the demonstration effect is being performed. Even in the case where the center button BTe is operated, the first change state can be set. That is, while the demonstration effect is being executed, the sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can change the sound volume and the light amount even in the third mode and the fourth mode.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, when staying in the first mode or the second mode, it becomes a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game, and the secondary when the big hit gaming effect is executed after the termination of the decorative symbol variation game The process of the control CPU 31a will be described.

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

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

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a is triggered by the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd during the execution of the big hit game effect when the big hit occurs in the first mode and the second mode (from time t24). The first change state can be set. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment is a big hit in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a operates the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd in a period (time t24) Accordingly, the volume and the light amount can be changed. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is awarded in the first mode or the second mode, it corresponds to the jackpot game being awarded when the ball pitch improvement state is in a short period of time. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game provided in the first mode or the second mode corresponds to a first advantageous state.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, when staying in the third mode or the fourth mode, the sub-game is a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game, and the sub-hit when the big hit gaming effect is executed after the termination of the decorative symbol variation game The process of the control CPU 31a will be described. Here, among the fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation, processing when a fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP5) other than the fluctuation pattern HP6 will be described.

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

  After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an opening command at time t33, it starts a big hit game rendition, sets a non-change state, and makes it impossible to accept the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd. That is, the sub control CPU 31a invalidates the switching of the change state based on the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd during the execution of the big hit game effect. Thereafter, when the variation pattern designation command or the demonstration start command is input, the sub control CPU 31a performs processing based on the input command.

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

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is awarded in the third mode or the fourth mode, it corresponds to when the big hit game is awarded in the long-term pitch improvement state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game awarded when a jackpot occurs in the third mode or the fourth mode corresponds to a second advantageous state.

  Next, when the third mode or the fourth mode is switched to the first mode using FIG. 14 and a big hit occurs in the subsequent decorative symbol variation game, and a big hit gaming effect is executed after the termination of the decorative symbol variation game The process of the sub control CPU 31a will be described. In addition, when it shifts to the 1st mode from the 3rd mode or the 4th mode and becomes a big hit in the subsequent decorative symbol variation game, the 3rd mode or the 4th mode from the 3rd mode or the 4th mode with the end of the ball entry rate improvement state. This is a case where a big hit lottery is won for the first special symbol variation game after shifting to the first mode and shifting to the first mode.

  The sub control CPU 31a causes the decorative pattern to be variably displayed in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, and thereafter, until the next fluctuation pattern designation command is input (time t40 to t43) in the third mode or the fourth mode, The same processing (time t10 to t13 in FIG. 11) as when the demonstration effect is performed after the end of the decorative symbol variation game is performed.

  Thereafter, at time t42, the secondary control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify the first mode in the mode flag. In addition, after the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decorative pattern to be variably displayed in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command (at time t43), in the first mode or the second mode, the jackpot game is performed after the decoration symbol fluctuation game is over. The same processing (time t20 in FIG. 12) as when rendering is performed is performed.

  Next, using FIG. 15, when staying in the third mode or the fourth mode, it becomes a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game executed based on the input of the variation pattern designation command specifying the variation pattern HP6, The process of the sub control CPU 31a when the big hit game effect is executed after the end of the decorative symbol variation game will be described. In addition, as described above, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP6 is input, the special symbol variation game of 1 is applied when the state of improvement in the ball entering rate is given beyond the number of branches. , A fall lottery, and a big hit lottery.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a performs control so that the second change state is set, and controls so that the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd can be received (time t50). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decorative symbol to be suspended and displayed at a predetermined timing (at time t51) based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and then causes the decorative symbol to be variably displayed (at time t51). t52). At this time, the sub control CPU 31a sets a non-change state, and makes the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd impossible to receive. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decorative symbol to be temporarily displayed at a predetermined timing (at time t53), and causes the decorative symbol to be decidedly stopped and displayed (at time t54) triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an opening command, it starts a big hit game effect and makes it possible to receive an operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd (at time t55). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal indicating that one of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd has been operated, the sub control CPU 31a sets a first change state (time t56). Thereafter, when the variation pattern designation command or the demonstration start command is input, the sub control CPU 31a performs processing based on the input command.

  Thus, the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit in the decorative symbol fluctuation game executed based on the fluctuation pattern designation command specifying the fluctuation pattern HP6 in the third mode and the fourth mode, and the decoration symbol fluctuation game is ended. When a big hit game effect is executed later, the volume and the light amount can be changed while the big hit game effect is being executed (at time t55). In other words, when the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP6 in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a is in the period when the big hit game is awarded. , Do not regulate changes in volume and light intensity. That is, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a changes the volume and light quantity during the execution of the big hit game when the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP6. In the first mode or the second mode, it is the same as the change mode of the volume and the light quantity during the execution of the big hit game when the big hit game is given.

  By the above processing, the sub control CPU 31a can control the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode in each effect mode. In addition, the change modes of the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode in the present embodiment are the same change modes regardless of whether or not the probability change state is provided in each effect mode. For example, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the volume and the light quantity can not be changed during the decorative symbol variation game regardless of whether or not the definite variation state is given, and during the execution of the demonstration effect After switching to the first change state by the operation of the center button BTe, the change can be made by the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons. In the present embodiment, the change mode of the volume and the light amount in the third mode and the fourth mode as described above corresponds to a predetermined change mode.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18, a concrete example of the display mode of the effect display device 12 realized by the control of the sub control CPU 31 a in the first change state, the second change state, and the non-change state explain. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 executes various display effects by displaying various images under the control of the sub control CPU 31a.

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

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the first change state is set with the input of the operation signal indicating that any of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd is operated, the effect display device 12 And a volume meter capable of identifying a reference volume being set and a light intensity meter capable of identifying a reference light volume being set. In the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter and the display of the light intensity meter correspond to notification on the intensity of the effect and to display on the reference intensity. Further, the display of the volume meter and the display of the light amount meter correspond to a notification that makes it possible to recognize the intensity of the current effect, and also correspond to a notification regarding the change of the first information. In addition, when the first change state is set, the effect display device 12 sets “volume change on left and right” or “up and down as an operation explanation image for explaining the operation mode of the operation button BT for changing the volume and the light quantity. Display an image imitating the characters "light quantity change".

  Then, when the value of the sound volume flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the sound volume meter so that the identifiable reference sound volume can be identified from the value of the sound volume flag after the change. Also, when the value of the light amount flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the light amount meter so that the reference light amount that can be identified can be identified from the value of the light amount flag after the change.

  Also, although not shown, in the effect display device 12, when the big change game effect is set based on the big hit being given in the first mode or the second mode, if the first change state is set, A volume meter, a light amount meter, and an operation explanation image are displayed in the same manner as during the decorative symbol variation game.

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

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), when the period in which the central operation signal is not input continues in a predetermined period in the non-change state, the effect display device 12 suggests an operation method for switching to the first change state. Display a switching suggestion image. The switching suggestion image in the present embodiment is an image imitating a character of “volume and light quantity changeable by center button operation”. In the present embodiment, the display of the switching suggestion image corresponds to a notification that makes it possible to recognize the operation mode of the operation button BT for switching to the first change state in which control to change the volume and the light amount is possible. Note that the predetermined period may be, for example, a period from the start of the demonstration effect to the passage of a predetermined time, or a non-changed state is set according to the previous input of the central operation signal. It may be a period until a predetermined time has elapsed since then.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16E, when the first change state is set along with the input of the central operation signal, the effect display device 12 displays a volume meter, a light amount meter, and an operation explanation image. In addition, the effect display device 12 is either a volume indicator or a light amount when the first change state is set, regardless of whether the switch indication image is displayed or not while the demonstration effect is being executed. Display the meter and the operation explanation image.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker SP to execute fade-out effect during execution of the demonstration effect. Then, while the fade-out effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the non-change state and makes the operation of the operation button BT impossible to receive. Therefore, even if the central control signal is input while the fade-out effect is being performed, the sub-control CPU 31a does not cause the effect display device 12 to display the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. Further, when the fade-out effect is started while displaying the sound volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image, the effect display device 12 continuously displays the sound volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. . When fade-out effect is started while displaying various images of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image, the display of various images is started after the display of the various images is continued. It may be a period until a predetermined time passes, or may be a period until the fade-out effect ends.

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

  In addition, when the second change state is set, the effect display device 12 displays an operation suggestion image that suggests an operation mode of the operation button BT for changing the type of music and the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the operation suggestion image that suggests an operation for changing the type of music is an image that imitates an upward triangle that suggests operation of the upper button BTa, and a downward triangle that suggests operation of the lower button BTb. Is an image imitating In addition, the operation suggestion image indicating an operation for changing the rendering mode is an image simulating a left facing triangle suggesting an operation of the left button BTc and an image simulating a right facing triangle suggesting an operation of the right button BTd It is.

  Then, when the value of the music flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the music type image so as to indicate the type of music that can be identified from the value of the changed music flag. Further, when the value of the mode flag is changed, the effect display device 12 displays the mode type image so as to indicate the effect mode that can be identified from the value of the mode flag after the change. In addition, when the value of the mode flag is changed during execution of the decorative symbol variation game, the effect display device 12 changes the mode flag after the change with the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the start of the demonstration effect. A background image according to the effect mode that can be identified from the value is displayed.

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

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

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the second change state, when the period in which the central operation signal is not input continues for a prescribed period, the effect display device 12 displays the switching suggestion image.
Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), when the first change state is set in accordance with the input of the central operation signal, the effect display device 12 displays a volume meter, a light amount meter, and an operation explanation image. In addition, the effect display device 12 is either a volume indicator or a light amount when the first change state is set, regardless of whether the switch indication image is displayed or not while the demonstration effect is being executed. Display the meter and the operation explanation image.

  As described above, the effect display device 12 displays the volume meter and the light amount meter based on the operation of the central button BTe during the period in which the demonstration effect is being executed in the third mode and the fourth mode. The switching suggestion image is displayed based on the passage of the prescribed period without the central button BTe being operated. In the present embodiment, the display of the volume meter, the display of the light amount meter, and the display of the switching suggestion image all correspond to the notification regarding the change of the intensity of the effect. That is, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification.

  In the present embodiment, the operation of the central button BTe and the elapse of the defined period without the central button BTe being operated correspond to notification conditions. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the central button BTe corresponds to the first notification condition, and the lapse of the defined period without the central button BTe being operated corresponds to the second notification condition. . Then, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a can perform control to cause the effect display device 12 to display the reference volume and the reference light amount in response to the operation of the operation button BT.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 in the case of executing the shift garbled effect, the transition effect, and the big hit effect after the transition in the third mode or the fourth mode will be described using FIG. 18.

First, the case of executing the transfer case effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the effect display device 12 executes the transition gasse effect, the effect display device 12 executes a sting effect that asks whether or not to shift to the first mode with the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 transitions to the first mode by displaying an image imitating the characters "continue?" And an image imitating the characters "end?" (The third mode or the fourth mode ends) or the first mode is not entered (the third mode or the fourth mode continues). At this time, as described above, at the start of the decorative symbol variation game, the second change state is set. Therefore, the effect display device 12 displays the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the effect display device 12 notifies that the mode is not shifted to the first mode (the third mode or the fourth mode continues) along with the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol. . Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters "continue?" And the image imitating the characters "end?" Display an image that simulates

  And as shown in FIG.18 (c), the effect display apparatus 12 continues the display of the image which imitated the character of "continuation!", While displaying a decoration pattern stop-decidedly. After that, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the character of "continue!" In response to the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the start of the demonstration effect, and enters the third mode or the fourth mode. Continue to display the corresponding background image. In addition, when the change operation of the effect mode by the left and right buttons BTc and BTd is performed during the execution of the transition cassette effect described above, the effect display device 12 triggers the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the start of the demonstration effect. The background image corresponding to the effect mode after the change is displayed.

  Next, a case will be described where a transition effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game, and a big hit effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game next to the decorative symbol variation game. In the case of executing the transition effect in the decorative symbol variation game and executing the big hit effect in the decorative symbol variation game next to the decorative symbol variation game, the processing in FIG. 14 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the transition display is executed, the effect display device 12 executes the turning effect in the same manner as when executing the transition garbled effect (time t40 to t41 in FIG. 14).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the effect display device 12 notifies of transition to the first mode (end of the third mode or the fourth mode) along with the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol. (Time points t41 to t42 in FIG. 14). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters "continue?" And the image imitating the characters "end?" Display an image imitating the character of.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the effect display device 12 continues to display the image imitating the character of “End...” Even while the stop display of the decorative pattern is displayed (FIG. 14 (FIG. 14)). At time t42 to t43). After that, with the start of the next decorative symbol variation game or the start of the demonstration effect, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters "end ...", and the background corresponding to the first mode Display an image.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the effect display device 12 starts the next decorative symbol variation game after shifting to the first mode, the effect display device 12 is an image imitating the character of "end ..." The display is ended, and the decorative pattern is variably displayed (time t43 to t45 in FIG. 14). At this time, as described above, the sub control CPU 31a sets a non-change state. Therefore, the effect display device 12 ends the display of the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (g), when the effect display device 12 becomes a big hit in the decorative symbol variation game, the effect display device 12 executes the big hit effect in the decorative symbol variation game, and temporarily displays the decorative symbol in the symbol combination of the big hit. After the stop display, the decorative symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol combination of the big hit (point t45 to t47 in FIG. 14). Thereafter, the effect display device 12 executes a big hit game effect (at time t47 in FIG. 14).

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 in the case of executing the jackpot effect after transition will be described. Note that the case of executing the jackpot effect after transition corresponds to the case of performing the process of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the effect display device 12 executes the turning effect in the same way as the case of executing the transition gasse effect or the transition effect when executing the big hit effect after the transition (time point in FIG. 15). t50 to t51).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the effect display device 12 notifies of transition to the first mode along with the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol, as in the case of executing the transition effect ((1) Time point t51 in FIG. Here, the timing at which the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed is the same as or substantially the same as the timing at which the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol variation game in which the transition effect is executed. Here, the combination of the decorative symbols temporarily displayed is a combination of decorative symbols that can be displayed as a fixed stop in the decorative symbol variation game in which the transition effect is executed, that is, a combination of symbols of the off sides.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), the effect display device 12 ends the display of the image imitating the characters "end ..." at a predetermined timing, and determines the decorative symbol that has been temporarily displayed. The variable display is performed again without the stop display (time t52 in FIG. 15). Here, the timing at which the decorative symbol is variably displayed again is the same or substantially the same timing as the timing at which the waiting time has elapsed since the decorative symbol variation game for executing the transition effect is over. That is, in the decorative symbol variation game in which a big hit effect is executed after the transition, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the transition effect is executed, a period in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and a standby time in which the decorative symbol is displayed in definite stop; The decorative symbol is temporarily displayed for a pause (a time point t51 to t52 in FIG. 15) over a period (a time point t41 to t43 in FIG. 14). For this reason, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the big hit effect is executed after the transition, the decorative symbol variation game in which the transition effect is executed ends, and it is the same as the timing when the next decorative symbol variation game is started without performing the demonstration effect. At approximately the same timing, the decorative pattern is displayed again in a variable manner.

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

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (g), the effect display device 12 executes a big hit effect during the decorative symbol variation game and temporarily displays the decorative symbol in the big hit symbol combination, and then the big hit symbol combination. Stop displaying the decorative pattern. After that, the effect display device 12 executes a big hit game effect.

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

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The sub control CPU 31a can suppress that the value of the volume flag is changed by the operation of the operation button BT while the fade-out effect is being performed. Therefore, for example, although the player is operating the operation button BT so as to increase the volume, a situation occurs in which it is difficult to change the volume as the player desires, such as the volume of the sound effect is reduced. Can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to perform the sound effect at the volume level desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) The player can change the volume of the sound effect as desired by operating the operation button BT. Then, as described above, since the sub control CPU 31a can suppress the value of the volume flag from being changed while the fade-out effect is being performed, a situation occurs in which it is difficult for the player to change the volume as desired. Can be suppressed. Therefore, when playing a game, it can be suppressed that the player feels troublesome.

  (3) The sub-control CPU 31a can reduce the volume of the sound effect by executing the fade-out effect during the standby state (during the demonstration effect). For this reason, it is possible to suppress that the store clerk or the like of the game shop feels bothersome while in the standby state.

  (4) In the present embodiment, since the volume of the sound effect is reduced in the fade-out effect, even if the value of the volume flag can be changed during the execution of the fade-out effect, the sound effect is actually performed at what volume It is difficult to judge if On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the value of the volume flag from being changed while the fade-out effect is being performed, it may be difficult to determine at what volume the sound effect is performed. It can be suppressed.

  (5) The sub control CPU 31a does not change the value of the volume flag when executing the fade-out effect. For this reason, for example, when the player changes the value of the volume flag so as to obtain the volume desired by the player, there is no need to change the value of the volume flag again when the fade-out effect is performed.

  (6) The sub control CPU 31a does not cause the effect display device 12 to start displaying the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image even if the central operation signal is input while the fade-out effect is being executed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the player from being mistaken as being able to change the volume and the light amount during the execution of the fade-out effect.

  (7) The effect display device 12 continues to display the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image when the fade-out effect is started while displaying the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image. Do. Here, temporarily, when the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image is ended with the start of the fade-out effect, from the player's point of view, suddenly when trying to change the volume or the light amount. The display of the volume meter, the light intensity meter, and the operation explanation image is ended, and furthermore, the volume is changed regardless of its own operation. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may suspect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has broken down. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, even if the fade-out effect is started, the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter, and the operation explanation image is continued, so it may be mistaken as failure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the like. Can be suppressed.

  (8) Further, when the effect display device 12 continues to display the volume meter when the fade-out effect is started while the volume meter indicating the value of the volume flag is displayed, the value of the volume flag is It can be made to recognize that the volume is not lowered by the change but the volume is lowered by the fade-out effect. Therefore, the value of the volume flag can be recognized more accurately, and it is easy to perform the rendering at the volume the player desires.

  (9) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a performs the volume and the light amount during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, that is, the period during which the sound effect and the light emission effect are actually performed. Since the change can be made, the sound volume and the light amount can be changed while actually recognizing the sound volume of the sound effect and the light amount of the light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily perform the rendering with the volume and light quantity desired by the player, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (10) In particular, in the present embodiment, since the volume and the light amount can be changed, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling bothered by the sound and the light during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed.

  (11) In the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed during the standby state. Therefore, by changing the volume and the light amount in the standby state, that is, before the start of the special symbol variation game, it is possible to suppress that the effect is started by the volume and the light amount which the player does not want. . Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed even during the special symbol variation game. Therefore, the player did not change the volume and the light amount before the start of the special symbol variation game, or the volume and the light amount changed before the start of the special symbol variation game were different from the volume and the light amount desired by himself. Even in the case, it is possible to change without waiting for the end of the special symbol variation game.

  (12) The sub control CPU 31a can execute in-game operation effects performed using the center button BTe while the symbol variation game is being executed. Then, during execution of the symbol variation game, the sub control CPU 31a can change the volume and the light amount in accordance with the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd. Therefore, the player can change the volume and the light amount even during the execution of the operation effect during the game in which the central button BTe is used, so that the effect can be easily performed with the volume and the light amount desired by the player.

  (13) The sub-control CPU 31a does not change the volume and the light amount in the standby time in which the symbol combination based on the decorative symbol derived in the decorative symbol variation game is determined and stopped. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display result of the decorative symbol variation game from being overlooked by the player's awareness being directed to the change of the volume and the light amount.

  (14) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state according to the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd while the symbol variation game is being executed, while performing a demonstration effect During execution of, the first change state is set according to the operation of the central button BTe. Therefore, the player can not change the volume and the light amount without grasping whether the symbol variation game is being executed or the demonstration effect is being executed, and the operation button BT corresponding thereto is not operated. According to this, it is possible to suppress that the volume and the light amount are changed by operating the operation button BT unintentionally by the player, and it is possible to easily perform the effect with the volume and the light amount desired by the player .

  (15) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a can change the volume and the light amount in a period in which a big hit game is given, that is, a period in which a sound effect or a light emission effect is actually performed. Therefore, the volume and the light amount can be changed while actually bringing the volume of the sound effect and the light amount of the light emission effect close to each other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily perform the rendering with the volume and light quantity desired by the player, and the interest for the game can be improved.

(16) In particular, in the present embodiment, since the volume and the light amount can be changed, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling bothered by the sound and the light during the period in which the big hit game is given.
(17) In the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed during the standby state. Therefore, by changing the volume and the light amount in the standby state, that is, before the start of the big hit game, it is possible to suppress that the effect is started with the volume and the light amount which the player does not want. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed even during the execution of the big hit game. Therefore, the player does not change the volume and the light amount before the start of the big hit game, or the volume and the light amount changed before the start of the big hit game differ from the volume and the light amount desired by himself. Even, you can change without waiting for the end of the jackpot game.

  (18) The sub-control CPU 31a can execute the jackpot operation effect performed using the central button BTe during the execution of the jackpot game effect, that is, during the period when the jackpot game is provided. Then, the sub control CPU 31a can change the volume and the light amount in accordance with the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd during a period in which the big hit game is given. For this reason, the player can change the volume and the light amount even during the execution of the big hit and middle operation effect in which the central button BTe is used.

  (19) The sub-control CPU 31a is in the first mode or the second mode, that is, when the jackpot game is awarded when the non-ball entering rate improvement state or the short-term ball entering rate improvement state is present, the big hit The volume and the light quantity can be changed during the period in which the game is given. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a is in the third mode or the fourth mode, that is, when the jackpot game is awarded when the ball entry rate is in a long-term improvement state, the jackpot game is awarded. , Volume and light intensity can not be changed. For this reason, while being able to give diversity to a big hit game, in the big hit game granted in the case of being in a ball entering rate improvement state for a long period of time, the player's awareness will be directed to the change of volume and light quantity You can control things and enjoy the playing effects of the big hit game.

  (20) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a sets the first change state in accordance with the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd while the big hit game is given in the first mode and the second mode. During the demonstration effect, the first change state is set according to the operation of the central button BTe. Therefore, the player can not change the volume and the light amount without grasping whether the big hit game is being given or the demonstration effect is being performed, and operating the operation button BT according to it. . According to this, it is possible to suppress that the volume and the light amount are changed by operating the operation button BT unintentionally by the player, and it is possible to easily perform the effect with the volume and the light amount desired by the player .

  (21) In the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a can change the volume and the light amount during the period when the special symbol variation game is being executed, while in the third mode and the fourth mode, the special symbol The volume and light quantity can not be changed during the period in which the variation game is being executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation game is executed in the first mode and the second mode while enjoying a plurality of types of effect modes by providing diversity with respect to a plurality of types of effect modes. By making it possible to change the volume and the light amount during the period, it is possible to easily perform the rendering with the volume and the light amount desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (22) In particular, in the present embodiment, in the first mode and the second mode, the volume and the light amount can be changed during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the first mode and the second mode, the player enjoys the effect with the volume and light amount desired by the player, while in the third mode and the fourth mode, the consciousness is directed to the operation of changing the volume and the light amount. It is possible to suppress the falling and to pay attention to the special symbol variation game and the effects to be executed along with the special symbol variation game.

  (23) The player's consciousness changes the volume and the light amount in the third mode and the fourth mode in which the transition is made when the long-term ball pitch improvement state is imparted for a long time which is more advantageous than the short-term ball pitch improvement state. It is possible to suppress being directed to the operation, and to enjoy the special symbol variation game in the third mode and the fourth mode, and the effects to be executed along with the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the first mode and the second mode, which are shifted when the short-term ball entering rate improvement state is given for a short time, it is possible to easily perform the rendering with the volume and light quantity desired by the player.

  (24) Even in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a can change the volume and the light amount in the standby state (during the demonstration effect). For this reason, it is possible to more easily perform effects at the sound volume and light amount desired by the player.

  (25) The sub control CPU 31a can not change the volume and the light amount even during the execution of the big hit game provided when the big hit occurs in the third mode and the fourth mode. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to pay more attention to the on-the-fly effect of the big hit game provided when the big hit occurs in the third mode or the fourth mode, that is, the big hit game effect.

  (26) In each effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the change mode of the volume and the light amount to the same change mode regardless of whether or not the positive change state is given. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to grasp from the change mode of the sound volume and the light amount whether or not the positive change state is given. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give the pleasure of inferring whether or not the positive change state is provided while having the change function of the volume and the light amount.

  (27) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give the pleasure of inferring whether or not the probability change state is provided while suppressing the player from feeling bothersomely sound and light.

  (28) In the third mode and the fourth mode, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a makes it impossible to change the volume and the light amount during the period when the special symbol variation game is being executed. While the special symbol variation game is being executed, the sound volume and the light amount can be changed. And since the third mode and the fourth mode are continued at least while the definite change state is given, when transitioning from the third mode or the fourth mode to the first mode, the player is given the definite change state Can understand that For this reason, for example, the player may change his / her mind along with the transition of the effect mode, such as being disappointed with the fact that the definite change state is not given. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the first mode after transition, the volume and the light amount can be changed during the period during which the special symbol variation game is being executed, so effects are produced with the volume and the light amount matched to the player's mood. It can be done easily.

  (29) The third mode and the fourth mode are effect modes in the case of a long-term ball entry rate improvement state. For this reason, in the third mode and the fourth mode, which are advantageous compared to the first mode in the non-ball entering rate improving state or the second mode in the short-term ball entering rate improving state, the probability change state is imparted While being able to give the pleasure which makes it guess whether it is being done, it can control that a player's consciousness is directed to operation which changes volume and light volume.

  (30) The sub-control CPU 31a is a jackpot game given after the end of the special symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP6 even if it is a jackpot game given in the third mode and the fourth mode. The volume and the light amount can be changed during the period when the big hit game is given. According to this, it is possible to give diversity about the jackpot game given in the third mode and the fourth mode, and it is possible to suppress the player from being bored. Also, in the third and fourth modes, it is possible to give the player who wants to change the volume and the light amount an opportunity to change the volume and the light amount.

  (31) The sub control CPU 31a is the big hit game according to which change pattern based on the variation pattern based on the big hit game given in the third mode and the fourth mode, depending on which is the big hit game given after the end Whether or not the volume and the light amount can be changed during the period in which the game is given is made different. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who wants to change the volume and the light amount interested in the process of winning the big hit, such as the fluctuation time of the special symbol variation game which becomes the big hit.

  (32) When staying in the third mode or the fourth mode by the fact that the ball entry rate improvement state is given beyond the number of branches, a winning lottery is won for one special symbol variation game, and When the jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a specifies the fluctuation pattern HP6. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a change pattern specification command specifying the change pattern HP6, the sub control CPU 31a makes it appear as if it has shifted to the first mode and then makes it appear as a big hit in the first mode. As such, the effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, despite being in the non-incident rate improvement state, when a big hit when staying in the third mode or the fourth mode exceptionally, the effect display device to perform a big hit after transition Control 12 According to this, although being a big hit in the third mode or the fourth mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by being given a state of improvement in the ball population rate for a short period of time.

  (33) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a can switch and set the first change state and the second change state during execution of the demonstration effect (during the standby state). Then, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the effect display device 12 performs notification on the change of the volume and the light amount such as the display of the volume meter and the light amount meter, the display of the switching suggestion image, etc. Do. According to this, it is possible for the player to easily change to the desired volume and light quantity by changing the volume and the light quantity based on the display of the volume meter and the light quantity meter and the display of the switching suggestion image. Therefore, the interest to the game can be improved.

  (34) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount can be changed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the volume and the light amount based on the notification regarding the change of the volume and the light amount while suppressing the player from feeling bothersome to the sound and the light, thereby setting the volume and the light amount desired by the player. It is easy to change.

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

  (36) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a can not change the sound volume and the light amount while the special symbol variation game is being executed. Then, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the effect display device 12 notifies of the change of the type of music and the effect mode, such as the display of the music type image and the mode type image, while the special symbol variation game is being executed. Run. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the target to be notified can be made different according to the changeable content, it is possible to suppress confusion of the player when changing the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode. it can.

  (37) When the central button BTe is operated during execution of the demonstration effect in the third mode and the fourth mode, the effect display device 12 is displaying the reference volume level during setting such as the display of the volume meter or the display of the light intensity meter. A notification is made that enables identification of the reference light quantity being set. On the other hand, when the prescribed period has elapsed without the central button BTe being operated during execution of the demonstration effect in the third mode and the fourth mode, the effect display device 12 displays a volume indication flag, such as a display of a switching suggestion image. A notification is made to enable recognition of the operation mode of the operation button BT for changing the value and the value of the light amount flag. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately notify about the change of the volume and the light amount.

  (38) In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a can change the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode while the demonstration effect is being performed. At this time, the sub control CPU 31a switches and sets the first change state and the second change state according to the operation of the central button BTe, thereby to be changed according to the operation of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd. Can be switched. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the number of operation buttons BT can be changed while the volume, the light amount, the type of music, and the effect mode can be changed while the demonstration effect is being performed. It can control that it increases needlessly. Therefore, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be prevented from being complicated.

  (39) The sub control CPU 31a changes the value of the light amount flag in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT to thereby make the first decoration disposed at a position particularly easy to be recognized by the player among the decoration lamps LA. Since the light amount when the lamp LAa emits light can be changed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the light bothersome.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
-The sub control CPU 31a controls not to change the volume and the light amount by setting the non-changed state in the execution period of the fade-out effect and making the operation of the operation button BT impossible to receive, but the volume and the light amount The method of controlling not to change is not limited to this. For example, the sub control CPU 31a can set the first change state even during the execution period of the fade-out effect. Then, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that one of the up, down, left, and right buttons BTa to BTd is operated in the execution period of fade-out effect and in the first change state, the fade-out effect After the end of the process, the volume and the light quantity may be changed based on the input of the operation signal. That is, the sub control CPU 31a does not change the volume and the light amount during the fade-out effect execution period by reflecting the change of the volume and the light amount based on the operation signal input during the fade-out effect execution period after the fade-out effect You may control as follows. Further, for example, a stopper operable by control of the sub control CPU 31a is provided inside the operation button BT, and while the fade-out effect is being performed, the operation button BT is not physically operated (pressed) by the stopper. By making it possible, control may be performed so as not to change the volume and the light amount during the execution period of the fade-out effect.

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

  The fade-out effect may be an effect of reducing the volume to a predetermined volume, instead of reducing the volume until muting. Further, the fade-out effect may not be continuous but may be an effect of gradually reducing the volume. Further, the fade-out effect may be an effect of changing the volume of part of the sound (for example, music) of the sound output from the speaker SP.

  The timing of executing the fade-out effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may execute fade-out effect simultaneously with the start of the demonstration effect. Further, for example, the sub control CPU 31a may execute fade-out effect in a period other than the execution of the demonstration effect.

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

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

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

  The sub control CPU 31a may be capable of executing an intensity change effect that raises the volume, instead of or in addition to the fade-out effect, as the intensity change effect. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may be capable of executing an intensity change effect for changing the light amount instead of or in addition to the fade-out effect. That is, the sub control CPU 31a may be able to execute intensity change effects individually for the volume and the light amount. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as not to change both the volume and the light amount during the execution period of the intensity change effect for any one of the volume and the light amount, or the volume and the light amount. You may control so that change of the other side which is not made object of intensity change production is possible.

  The auxiliary control CPU 31a may change the volume and the light amount during the period in which the demonstration effect is being performed, regardless of whether or not the fade-out effect is being performed. Further, the volume and the light amount may be made unchangeable regardless of whether or not the fade-out effect is being performed during the period in which the demonstration effect is being performed.

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

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

  ・ When there is no special symbol variation game on hold, the main control CPU 30a causes the demonstration start command to be output in response to the elapse of a predetermined interval time after the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol variation game. It may be controlled to In this case, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a demonstration start command, the sub presentation control may be executed without waiting for the interval time to elapse.

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

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

  -The sub control CPU 31a changes whether it is possible to change the volume and the light quantity during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, according to the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. It is also good. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern specifying the effect content of the decorative symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and executes the decorative symbol fluctuation game according to the effect pattern. It is also good. In this case, whether or not the sound volume and the light amount can be changed may be different depending on the type of the effect pattern in the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed.

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

  In the third and fourth modes, the sub control CPU 31a may change the volume and the light amount while the special symbol variation game is being executed. In this case, for example, in the third mode and the fourth mode, in the third mode and the fourth mode, while the volume and the light amount can be changed in the period in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the period in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped The volume and the light amount may not be changeable. Further, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a has a period during which the volume and the light quantity can be changed among the periods during which the special symbol variation game is being executed, compared to the third mode and the fourth mode. It may be made longer. For example, the sub control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern specifying the effect content of the decorative symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and special according to the type of the effect pattern determined. Whether or not it is possible to change the volume and the amount of light during the period in which the symbol variation game is being executed is made different. Then, in the first mode and the second mode, the sub control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that enables the change of the volume and the light quantity during the period when the special symbol variation game is being executed, compared to the third mode and the fourth mode. It may be easy to do.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may change the sound volume and the light amount in the same change mode during the period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed, regardless of the effect mode in stay. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may or may not always change the sound volume and the light amount during a period in which the special symbol variation game is being executed.

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

  -The production mode of the in-game operation effect and the large hit operation effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, one or both of the in-game operation effect and the big hit operation effect may be omitted.

  In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a may execute the effect at a predetermined specific volume regardless of the value set in the volume flag. As described above, since the third mode and the fourth mode are the effect mode which is shifted when the ball entry state for a long time is given for a long period of time, the effect mode is expected by the player. And, according to such another example, even if the value of the volume flag is set so that the volume is smaller than the predetermined specific volume, in the effect mode expected by the player Since the effect is executed at a specific volume, it is possible to give a surprise to the player.

In the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a may not change the volume and the light amount during the execution of the demonstration effect.
The type of effect mode or the transition mode of the effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, an effect mode may be provided, which transitions regardless of whether or not the ball entry rate improvement state is given. Further, for example, the effect mode of definite change state determination may be provided, in which the transition is made only when the positive change state is given.

  -The sub control CPU 31a enables the type of music to be changed in the first mode and the second mode, and shifts from the first mode to the effect mode or the second mode in response to the operation of the operation button BT. May be further provided. On the other hand, in the third mode and the fourth mode, the sub control CPU 31a makes it impossible to change the type of music, and the mode is shifted between the third mode and the fourth mode depending on the operation of the operation button. Instead, for example, the game may be shifted by winning a predetermined lottery. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to change the volume, the amount of light, the type of music, and the effect mode in the first mode and the second mode of the embodiment described above, and the volume and the amount of light in the third mode and the fourth mode. The type of music and the change mode of the effect mode may be interchanged. In this example, the first mode and the second mode correspond to a specific effect mode, while the third mode and the fourth mode correspond to a normal effect mode.

  In the third mode and the fourth mode, when the value of the mode flag is changed according to the operation of the operation button BT, when the value of the mode flag is changed, the sub control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 12 Control may be performed to change the displayed background image or the like. That is, when the value of the mode flag is changed during execution of the decorative symbol variation game, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the effect during the execution of the decorative symbol variation game without waiting for the end of the decorative symbol variation game. Control may be performed to change the background image or the like displayed on the display device 12.

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

  The content of the jackpot effect after the transition may be any effect content that can be recognized as if the jackpot effect was performed after the transition effect was performed, and the detailed content may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the after-transition jackpot effect, the time during which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped may be different from that in the case where the jackpot effect is performed after the transition effect is performed. Further, for example, in the big hit effect after transition, after temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol with a symbol combination (a so-called chance eye etc.) not derived in the decorative symbol variation game in which transition effect is executed, It is also possible to display stop the decoration pattern temporarily after stopping display of the decoration pattern by the combination of the characters of.

  The type of fluctuation pattern and the manner of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be provided with a fluctuation pattern that can be specified as the effect content of a transition gasse jackpot effect for deriving a symbol combination of a jackpot after executing the transition gasse effect. In this case, it is preferable that the fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the transition gasse jackpot effect can be determined only when the state of improvement of the ball entering rate is given beyond the number of times of branching. Further, in this case, the variation pattern HP2 that can specify the transition gasse effect may not be determined when the state of improvement in the ball entry rate is given beyond the number of times of branching. According to this, when the bowling effect improvement state is given beyond the number of times of branching, when the turning effect is executed, the transition effect, the transition gasse big hit effect, and the big hit effect after the transition Can understand. That is, when the turning effect is executed, it is either transition to the first mode or becoming a big hit. For this reason, when the insulting effect is executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for becoming a big hit at the same time as giving anxious feeling to shift to the first mode, I can improve the interest.

  -In a special symbol start process, you may perform reach lottery (reach judgment) of whether execution of reach production is permitted. At this time, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot lottery, it is preferable to perform the reach lottery. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern that can specify out-of-reach reach effects when winning in the reach lottery, while it does specify a variation pattern in which out-of-reach reach effects can be identified when not winning in the reach lottery You may make it not decide. In addition, for example, when it is the special symbol fluctuation game of the number of branches, when a specific condition is satisfied, even when winning the reach lottery, fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern that can specify out-of-reach reach effect Or a fluctuation pattern that can specify out-of-reach reach effects may be determined.

  -Content that can be identified from the jackpot information may be changed as appropriate. For example, the type of the jackpot may not be identifiable. That is, the jackpot information may be any information that allows the main control CPU 30a to specify the gaming state to be provided after the end of the jackpot game.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be provided with a big hit that does not give a definite change state. Moreover, you may provide the big hit which provides a long-term ball-class improvement state when it becomes a big hit in a non-ball-class-level improvement state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may control to shift to the third mode from the first mode without passing through the second mode. Moreover, you may provide the big hit which does not provide a ball-incident improvement state, when it becomes a big hit in a non-ball-incident rate improvement state. In this case, even if the sub-control CPU 31a is a big hit in the first mode, the sub-control CPU 31a may control so as not to shift to the second mode. Also, in addition to a big hit, a small hit may be provided. A small hit is a hit for giving a small hit game that is a hit game that does not change the gaming state before and after the hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a may determine the change pattern HP6 that can specify the jackpot effect after the shift even if the win is not selected for the fall lottery. For example, the main control CPU 30a may be able to determine the variation pattern HP6 in the special symbol variation game with the number of branches and in the special symbol variation game before reaching the number of branches. In the case of the jackpot effect after transition, the effect mode appears to be transferred to the first mode, so that the player can be made to recognize that the probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state have ended. Then, since it looks as if it became a big hit in the subsequent special symbol variation game, it can be felt as a big hit in a non-deterministic change state where the winning probability of the big hit lottery is lower than the definite change state. Therefore, in this example, it is possible to make it feel as if the jackpot lottery is won with a low probability of winning, and it is possible to improve the interest when the jackpot is achieved.

  -The ball entry rate improvement state may be ended a predetermined number of times regardless of whether or not a definite change state is given. That is, the ball entry rate improvement state may end after the end of the special symbol variation game with the number of branches without continuing beyond the number of branches. In this case, the third mode and the fourth mode end after the end of the special symbol variation game at the number of branchings with the end of the ball entry rate improvement state regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given. It is also good.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a state designation command for designating a gaming state or the like to the sub control CPU 31a. As the contents designated by the state designation command, for example, whether or not a probability change state is given, whether or not a ball entry rate improvement state is given, a short term ball entry rate improvement state or a long term entry It is good to adopt how many times the special symbol variation game has been executed after the ball ratio improvement state is given, or the ball increase rate improvement state is given. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may control to shift the effect mode based on the state designation command. In addition, when the big hit is granted, the main control CPU 30a is a big hit time command capable of identifying whether the big hit given during the non ball entry state improvement state or the jackpot given during the ball entry state improvement state. May be output to the sub control CPU 31a. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a may control to shift the effect mode based on the jackpot state command and the ball entry rate improvement command. Further, in the case where control is performed to shift the effect mode as in this example, the main control CPU 30a may omit the short-term ball entering rate improvement command or the long-term ball entering rate improvement command.

-It may be embodied in the pachinko game machine which is not equipped with the ball entry rate improvement function.
The conditions for executing the notification regarding the change of the volume and the light quantity during the execution of the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, while the sub-control CPU 31a performs notification on changes in volume and light amount on condition that the central button BTe is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute notification on change in volume and light amount when the central button BTe is not operated. The effect display device 12 may be controlled in the same manner.

  -The content of the notification regarding the change of the sound volume and light quantity performed during execution of demonstration effect may be changed suitably. For example, instead of a volume meter or a light quantity meter, notification of changes in the volume and the light quantity is performed by displaying the value of the volume flag or the value of the light quantity flag at a predetermined level (for example, an integer value of 1 to 10). It is also good. Further, the effect display device 12 sets a first change state, such as the display of an operation explanation image, while executing a notification that enables recognition of the intensity of the current effect such as the display of a volume meter and the display of a light amount meter. Therefore, notification may not be performed that enables recognition of the operation mode of the operation button BT for changing the volume and the light amount.

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

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

  -The sub control CPU 31a changes the volume and the light amount by the output of the sound by the speaker SP or the light emission by the decoration lamp LA instead of or in addition to the display of the volume meter, the light amount meter and the operation explanation image in the effect display device 12. The notification regarding may be performed. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs music by the speaker SP or emits light by the decoration lamp LA instead of or in addition to the display of the music type image, the mode type image, and the operation suggestion image in the effect display device 12. Notification on the change of the type and the effect mode may be performed. In the present another example, the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA both correspond to notification means.

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

  The auxiliary control CPU 31a causes the first decoration lamp LAa to emit light with a light quantity based on a reference light quantity that can be identified from the value of the light quantity flag, while setting the second decoration lamp LAb with a predetermined light quantity regardless of the reference light quantity Although it was controlled to emit light, it is not limited to this. For example, while the sub-control CPU 31a causes the second decoration lamp LAb to emit light with a light quantity based on a reference light quantity that can be identified from the value of the light quantity flag, the first decoration lamp LAa with a predetermined light quantity regardless of the reference light quantity May be controlled to emit light. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may control to emit both the first decoration lamp LAa and the second decoration lamp LAb with the light quantity based on the reference light quantity that can be identified from the value of the light quantity flag.

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

  The auxiliary control CPU 31a may be capable of changing any one of the volume and the light amount. Further, instead of or in addition to the volume or light quantity, the movable range or movable speed of the movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation may be changeable, or in a vibration effect that vibrates a predetermined member such as the operation button BT. The strength of the vibration may be changeable. That is, the intensity of the effect that the sub control CPU 31a can change in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT is not limited to the volume and the light amount.

  The sub control CPU 31a may be capable of changing any one of the type of music and the effect mode. Instead of or in addition to the type of music and the effect mode, the type of effect that can be performed, the light emission pattern of the decoration lamp LA, and the like may be changed. That is, the effect mode that can be changed by the sub control CPU 31a in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT is not limited to the type of music and the effect mode.

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

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

  · Specializes in a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 31 with the sub control board 31 as a sub control board, a voice control board that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA. A lamp control board to control may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 12.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine not equipped with a falling lottery. For example, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that applies a definite change state until the next jackpot is awarded. In this case, it is preferable to provide a big hit that does not give a definite change state. Further, for example, the invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which provides a definite change state until a predetermined number of times of special symbol variation games are ended. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called V machine) which imparts a definite change state triggered by passage of a game ball through a specific area. In addition, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have the probability changing function.

The game ball may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixing machine) that gives a game upon the passage of a specific area.
The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a mode effect.

  The present invention may be embodied in a slot machine (roll-type game machine). The slot machine can start the symbol variation game triggered by the bet of game media. In the slot machine, a combination of symbols that can be derived to the symbol display means is determined in response to a predetermined start operation, and variable display of symbols is started by the symbol display means, and a combination of symbols is triggered in response to a predetermined stop operation. The symbol display means is derived. The slot machine is configured to be able to shift to an advantageous state (hit game) according to the combination of the symbols derived by the symbol display means. As an advantageous state in the slot machine, for example, a bonus game can be considered. In addition, as an advantageous state in the slot machine, a gaming state (so-called replay time) in which the determination probability of the combination of symbols determined to give a replay is changed from a normal probability to a high probability, or a symbol that defines payout of gaming media A gaming state (so-called assist time) may be considered informing a stop operation mode necessary for deriving a combination of the symbols when determining a combination.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) A game providing means for providing a hit game after the end of the variation game is provided when the result of the predetermined lottery results in a specific result, and the strength changing means performs the process in the specific effect mode. When a hit game is awarded, the intensity of the effect may not be changed during the period in which the corresponding game is awarded.

  (B) Information storage means for storing intensity information capable of specifying the reference intensity of the effect is provided, and the intensity changing means changes the intensity information stored in the information storage means according to the operation of the operation means By doing this, it is possible to change the intensity of the effect, and the effect control means, in the specific effect mode, has a predetermined specific intensity regardless of the intensity information stored in the information storage means. The effect may be performed.

  (C) In a gaming machine that executes a fluctuation game according to the result of a predetermined lottery, the operation means, the effect control means capable of controlling to execute the effect, and the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operation means And effect mode control means for performing control relating to an effect mode capable of specifying the execution mode of the effect, the effect mode includes a plurality of types, and the effect mode includes a plurality of types. A normal effect mode and a specific effect mode, and in the normal effect mode, a period during which the intensity changing means can change the intensity of the effect within the period during which the variation game is being executed A game machine characterized by being longer than the specific effect mode.

  (D) In a gaming machine that executes a variation game according to the result of a predetermined lottery, the operation means, the effect control means capable of controlling to execute the effect, and the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operation means And effect mode control means for performing control relating to an effect mode capable of specifying the execution mode of the effect, the effect mode includes a plurality of types, and the effect mode includes a plurality of types. There are a normal effect mode and a specific effect mode, and in the normal effect mode, the intensity changing unit is configured to perform the intensity of the effect in a predetermined period of the period in which the fluctuation game is being executed. The game machine is characterized in that, in the specific effect mode, the intensity of the effect is not changed in the predetermined period.

  (E) In a gaming machine that executes a fluctuation game according to the result of a predetermined lottery, the operation means, the effect control means capable of controlling to execute the effect, and the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operation means And control means for controlling the change of the strength by the strength changing means, and effect mode control means for performing control relating to the effect mode capable of specifying the execution mode of the effect; There are a plurality of types of modes, and there are at least a normal effect mode and a specific effect mode in the plurality of effect modes, and the regulation means executes the fluctuation game in the normal effect mode. In the specific effect mode, the change game is not executed while the change of the intensity of the effect is not restricted in at least a part of the period. , Gaming machine, characterized in that to regulate the change of intensity of the effect.

BT: operation button (operation means), BTa to BTd, upper and lower left and right buttons (first operation unit), BTe: central button (second operation unit), LA: decoration lamp, LAa: first decoration lamp, LAb: Second decoration lamp, SP: speaker, 12: effect display device (display means, notification means), 30: main control board, 30a: main control CPU (per game giving means, probability variation control means, lottery means, winning easy state Control means, information determination means) 31 ... secondary control board, 31a ... secondary control CPU (effect control means, strength changing means, regulating means, effect mode control means, change control means) 31c ... secondary control RAM (information Storage means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine, which advances a game according to a result of a predetermined lottery, and shifts to an advantageous state in relation to the game when the result of the predetermined lottery results in a specific result,
Operation means,
An effect control means capable of performing control to execute an effect;
And an intensity changing unit configured to change the intensity of the effect according to the operation of the operation unit.
The effect control means can perform control to execute an effect during a period of transition to the advantageous state,
The strength changing means is
While the intensity of the effect can be changed in at least a part of the period of transition to the first advantageous state of the advantageous states,
During the period of transition to the second advantageous state of the advantageous states, the intensity of the effect is not changed.
In at least a part of the period of transition to the first advantageous state among the advantageous states, display regarding the intensity of the present effect is performed triggered by the operation of a predetermined operation means. Gaming machine.