JP6612835B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed in accordance with, for example, a game ball entering a start opening. Then, after a big hit in the symbol variation game, a big hit game is awarded. In addition, during the execution of the symbol variation game, for example, various effects such as a notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation that the symbol variation game is a big hit are performed.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is one that is controlled to a standby state in which the execution of a symbol variation game is awaited. And in the game machine of patent document 1, a standby effect is performed by performing a demonstration display in a standby state.

JP 2006-158436 A

However, in such a gaming machine, a stand-by effect is executed, but it is desired to improve the interest of the game by devising a stand-off effect effect mode.
This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that can execute a specific performance and can notify the setting related to the specific performance, an effect control means that controls the effect, a detection means that detects a game ball, An operation means that can be operated by the player, and an adjustment control means that can adjust the setting related to the specific effect, the effect control means until the predetermined time elapses after the transition to the standby state When the game ball is not detected by the detection means, the setting related to a specific effect is notified and the standby effect is started and the standby state is started when the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The operation means is operated in a specific manner until the predetermined time elapses, and a setting related to a specific effect is notified, and the operation means In the case where a setting related to a specific performance is notified in response to an operation in the specific mode, a game ball is detected by the detection unit between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time. When detected, the standby effect is not started when the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the setting relating to the specific effect is notified even after the game ball is detected by the detection means. This is the gist.

About the said gaming machine, the said effect control means may be made to start a specific effect triggered by the setting regarding a specific effect having been adjusted.
About the said gaming machine, you may make it the said production | presentation control means start a specific production | presentation in an exclusive production | presentation aspect triggered by the setting regarding a specific production | generation being adjusted.

In the above gaming machine, when the specific control is started when the setting related to the specific effect is adjusted, the specific control is triggered when a specific time elapses after the specific effect is started. A specific performance may be ended.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the adjustment control means is either until the predetermined time elapses after shifting to the standby state, or after the predetermined time elapses after shifting to the standby state. Even if it exists, you may enable it to adjust the setting regarding a specific production.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows a game board typically. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the outline | summary of a waiting period. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the flow of a waiting period. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a movable body. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the method of volume adjustment and sound quality adjustment. The figure which shows standby production | presentation determination processing. The figure which shows standby production | presentation switching processing. The figure which shows the initialization process. The figure which shows a special audio effect start process. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. A game board 20 described later is mounted on the frame 11.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 as a light emitting means. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of light emission, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as sound output means. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, a third operation button BT3, and an operation lever LE as operation means that can be operated by a player. The first operation button BT1 is configured by four operation units of an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a right button RBT, and a left button LBT.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as “special game”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a predetermined display result and a loss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a loss symbol is derived, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls. As described above, in this embodiment, after the big hit symbol is displayed in the special game, the game is controlled so that the big hit game advantageous to the player is given.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an unusual symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the deviation. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is “4”.

  The information display device 22 may include a state display unit that displays information capable of recognizing the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information displayed on the state display unit may be information that can specify a high-probability state described later, or information that can specify a high-base state described later. The plurality of display units do not need to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display device 22), and may be provided separately on portions different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a game area 21 in which game balls flow down on the front side (front side). In addition, the game board 20 includes a guide passage 25 that guides the game ball launched by operating the launch handle 16 to the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations at the approximate center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device or a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r. The effect display device 27 executes an effect of displaying various images (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first start port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 in the gaming area 21. The ordinary variable member 30 can operate in the open state of the ordinary variable member 30 and the closed state of the ordinary variable member 30. Normally, the open state of the variable member 30 is a state in which a game ball can enter or is easy to enter the second start port 29. The closed state of the normal variable member 30 is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The ordinary variable member 30 is operated in the open state of the ordinary variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 31 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special prize sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition for the prize ball is established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 in the gaming area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in an open state of the special variable member 32 and a closed state of the special variable member 32. The open state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which a game ball can enter the easy winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The closed state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter the big winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state of the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning awards.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first start port 28, a second start port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, the big winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 opens to the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the out-port 35 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the out port sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the out port 35 passes. In the present embodiment, the out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball corresponds to a detection means.

  In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of out ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body 80 as a movable means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body actuator A3 that operates the movable body 80 (shown in FIG. 3 as the “actuator A3” hereinafter). For example, a stepping motor can be employed as the actuator A3.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an original position sensor SE7 and an effect position sensor SE8. The original position sensor SE7 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is located at an original position described later. The effect position sensor SE8 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is located at an effect position described later.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a state in which the big hit probability (probability of being a big hit) is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is a game state advantageous to the player because the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the second start port 29 is improved compared to the low base state. Thus, in the high base state, the entrance rate of the game balls into the second start port 29 is improved as compared with the low base state, and it is easy to enter the game balls into the second start port 29. Therefore, the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is released once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols ZA and ZB as jackpot symbols of the first special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols Za and Zb as big hit symbols of the second special symbol. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol. The type of jackpot game given based on the type of jackpot is also expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, among the first special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZA, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZB. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Zb.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big prize opening 31 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are played up to the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined specified number.

  One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed as the predetermined effect. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, the first specified number of times (16 times in the present embodiment) is determined as the specified number of round games. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a second prescribed number of times (four times in the present embodiment) smaller than the first prescribed number is defined as the prescribed number of round games.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the gaming state after the big hit game is finished. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the high probability state and the high base state are given until the next big hit game is given.

In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are determined as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is finished, a low probability state is given and before the predetermined upper limit number of special games is ended or before the upper limit number of special games is ended. A high base state is given until the big hit game is given.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, an outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combinations that are out of place due to the effect symbols are symbol combinations in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns, such as “787” and “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, for example, a state where the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the results of the processes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41. The sub board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, the sound effect by the speaker 18, and the display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. The variation pattern may not be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the contents of the effect of deriving the symbol combination that is finally out of the reach effect or after the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 and the main board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41.

  The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processes by executing the sub control program. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control related to effects. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control related to effects corresponds to effect control means. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores sound effect data related to sound effects in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a is connected to the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE are operated.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the original position sensor SE7 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output from the original position sensor SE7. The original position sensor SE7 outputs a detection signal when it is detected that the movable body 80 is located at the original position.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the effect position sensor SE8 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output from the effect position sensor SE8. The effect position sensor SE8 outputs a detection signal when it is detected that the movable body 80 is located at the effect position.

The sub control CPU 41a and the actuator A3 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuator A3.
Next, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first start port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. Thereby, the hold conditions for the first special game are established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When the game ball has not entered the first start port 28, the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second start port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. As a result, the hold condition for the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and when the special game is not being played, while the negative control is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is established, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a first hold number command that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a jackpot lottery (a jackpot determination). The determination as to whether or not the jackpot is made is made, for example, based on whether or not a random number value that can be identified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. Note that the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is made may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding a random number value that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined that a big hit is made, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) that instructs the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not made, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the missing symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined missing symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of the subtraction of the second special holding number, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the big hit symbol based on the results of the big hit lottery (big hit determination), or the determination of the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbols and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a game) Set to the output buffer.

  Next, standby state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, a period during which the standby state is controlled is referred to as a standby period. As will be described in detail later, the standby period is a period that is controlled when the execution of the special game is permitted and when the execution of the special game is not suspended.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “0” when the execution of the special game ends and a predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed. To do. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to a standby state when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “0” when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) ends. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when the execution of the special game is permitted and when the execution of the special game is not suspended.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the jackpot game is terminated. The main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40c Set to flag. In addition, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the main control CPU 40a gives a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when the jackpot game is terminated. Set to flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished to the main control RAM 40c. Set to base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, and therefore stores the number corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given.

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state with the end of the special game where the remaining number of times becomes zero. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the control to the low base state is specified in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state, information that can specify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

  Further, in a process different from the process described above, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the out port sensor SE6, the main control CPU 40a can specify that a game ball has entered the out port 35 (hereinafter referred to as an out port command). Is set in the output buffer.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the reach symbol combination including the reach (for example, “787”) when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the deviation variation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery and won the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined symbol when the predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, and the symbol combination based on the symbol determined based on the input of the game end command. Is derived. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, game state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high probability state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state in the secondary probability state flag assigned to the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the secondary base state flag assigned to the secondary control RAM 41c. The secondary control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the secondary base state flag assigned to the secondary control RAM 41c.

Next, the standby period will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
In the present embodiment, the waiting period includes a demonstration waiting period, a waiting demonstration period, a title demonstration period, and an alerting period. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D show the display modes of the effect display device 27 in the demonstration waiting period, the standby demonstration period, the title demonstration period, and the alerting period, respectively. FIG.

  First, during the demonstration waiting period, a demonstration waiting production is executed. In this demonstration waiting effect, the aspect of the effect that was executed immediately before the start of the waiting period is continued (maintained). That is, the demonstration waiting effect is an effect executed in the aspect of the effect that was executed immediately before the standby state was started (the aspect of the effect that was executed when the standby state was not controlled), and was in the standby state. This is an effect that is executed in an unidentifiable manner. In other words, in this embodiment, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect is an aspect in which all the aspects of the effect performed before the standby period starts are the same.

  The demonstration standby effect is executed such that when the special game is in a standby state after the end of the special game, the mode when the special game ends and the variable interval time has elapsed is continued. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the effect symbols are displayed on the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27 in a fixed stop state continuously after the execution of the special game ends and the variable interval time has elapsed. At the same time, the background image HG is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  Further, the demonstration waiting effect is executed so that the state when the execution of the big hit game is completed is continued when the standby state immediately after the execution of the big hit game is ended. In the present embodiment, although illustration is omitted, the effect symbol when the big hit is made is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the background image is continuously displayed after the big hit game is finished. It is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  In the demonstration waiting period, the start condition is satisfied when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended (shown as “no hold” in FIG. 4). That is, in the present embodiment, the demonstration waiting period is a period that can be controlled when the waiting period starts (becomes a standby state).

  Also, the demo waiting period is when an out port command is input before a predetermined time (t2-t1) (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the waiting demo period (game to the out port 35). The start condition may also be satisfied (when a ball is detected).

  During the demonstration waiting period, an end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t1 (see FIG. 12) elapses without the game ball entering the out port 35 being detected. That is, the predetermined time t1 corresponds to the time controlled during the demonstration waiting period when a game ball to the out port 35 is not detected. Further, in the present embodiment, after the demonstration waiting period ends, control is performed during the waiting demonstration period.

Next, in the standby demonstration period, a standby demonstration effect is executed. This standby demonstration effect is an effect that is executed in such a manner that it is possible to identify the standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the standby demonstration effect is executed, the background image HG is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in the same manner as the demonstration standby effect. Unlike the demonstration waiting effect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect that the effect display device 27 displays the background image HG and the effect symbol is executed as the standby demonstration effect. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, an effect of operating the movable body 80 (hereinafter, may be described as “movable body effect”) may be executed as a standby demonstration effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, during the standby demonstration period, a volume meter M1 and a sound quality selection image M2 are displayed. As will be described in detail later, the volume can be adjusted when the volume meter M1 is displayed, and the sound quality can be adjusted when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.

  In the standby demo period, a start condition is established by either the end of the demo wait period or the end of the alerting period. That is, in this embodiment, the standby demonstration period is a period that can be controlled after the demonstration waiting period and the alerting period are completed.

In the standby demonstration period, an end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the standby demonstration period.
In the standby demonstration period that is controlled after the demonstration waiting period ends, the termination condition is also established in the following cases. Specifically, when the game ball enters the out port 35 before a predetermined time (t2-t1) (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the standby demonstration period, the end condition Is established.

  In the present embodiment, when the standby demonstration period ends when a predetermined time t3 has elapsed since the start of the standby demonstration period, the title demonstration period is controlled after the standby demonstration period ends. On the other hand, when the waiting demo period ends by detecting the entry of a game ball into the out port 35 before a predetermined time (t2-t1) has elapsed since the start of the standby demo period. After the standby demo period ends, the demo wait period is controlled.

  Subsequently, during the title demonstration period, a title demonstration effect is executed. This title demonstration effect is an effect that is executed in such a manner that it is possible to specify that it is in a standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the title demonstration effect is executed, the title demonstration image TDG is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In the title demonstration period, a volume meter M1 and a sound quality selection image M2 are displayed.

  In the title demo period, the start condition is satisfied when the predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the start of the standby demo period and the standby demo period ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the title demo period is a controllable period after the standby demo period ends.

  In the title demonstration period, an end condition is established when a predetermined time t4 (see FIG. 12) elapses. That is, the predetermined time t4 corresponds to the time controlled during the title demonstration period. Further, in the present embodiment, after the title demonstration period ends, the control is performed during the alert period.

  Next, in the alerting period, an effect that can specify alerting related to entrainment is executed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when an effect capable of specifying an alert for embrace is executed, “Pachinko / pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately. Let's be careful about the characters " The alert image KG including the characters “” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27.

  In the alert period, the start condition is met when the title demonstration period ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the alerting period is a period that can be controlled after the title demonstration period ends.

  In the alert period, an end condition is established when a predetermined time t5 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed. That is, the predetermined time t5 corresponds to a period controlled in the alerting period. Moreover, in this embodiment, after the alerting period ends, the standby demonstration period is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, a standby demonstration effect, a title demonstration effect, and an effect that includes an effect that can specify a reminder regarding the entrainment once each correspond to the standby effect. In the present embodiment, the standby effect is executed in the order of the standby demo effect, the title demo effect, and the effect that can specify the alerting regarding the inversion. Of the effects executed in the standby period, the demonstration wait effect does not correspond to the standby effect.

  In the present embodiment, after the stand-by demonstration production, the title demonstration production, and the production that can specify the alert regarding the inversion are executed once each, the standby demonstration production, the title demonstration production, and the attention about the indentation again. An effect that can specify the arousal can be executed once each. Thus, in this embodiment, the standby effect is an effect that can be repeatedly executed during the standby state.

Here, the movable body effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the movable body effect is not executed, the movable body 80 is located at the original position. When the movable body 80 is located at the original position, the entire movable body 80 is located inside the outer shape of the frame body 11 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. In other words, when the movable body 80 is located at the original position, it can be understood that the movable body 80 is housed inside the outer shape of the frame body 11. Therefore, when the movable body 80 is located at the original position, the movable body 80 cannot be visually recognized by the player.

  When the execution of the movable body effect is started, the movable body 80 operates from the original position toward the effect position. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, at least a part of the movable body 80 projects outward from the outer shape of the frame body 11. Therefore, when the movable body is located at the effect position, the movable body 80 can be visually recognized by the player. Further, when the execution of the movable body effect ends, the movable body 80 operates from the effect position toward the original position.

  When shifting to the standby state in the low-probability low base state, the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect in the first standby effect after shifting to the standby state, but the second and subsequent times after shifting to the standby state. In the standby production, the movable body production is executed as the standby demonstration production. As described above, in this embodiment, when the low-accuracy low-base state shifts to the standby state, the first standby effect after the shift to the standby state is executed in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. The second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state are executed in an effect manner including a movable body effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the standby state is executed in the effect mode that does not include the movable body effect when the standby state is entered in the low-probability base state, the standby effect is performed in the effect mode that includes the movable body effect. May be executed. In the present embodiment, an effect mode that does not include a movable body effect corresponds to a first effect mode, and an effect mode that includes a movable object effect corresponds to a second effect mode. In other words, in this embodiment, the movable body 80 does not operate when the standby effect is executed in the first effect mode, and the movable body 80 operates when the standby effect is executed in the second effect mode. .

  In the present embodiment, the first time corresponds to the first number of times, and the second and subsequent times correspond to the second number of times. In the present embodiment, the low probability and low base state corresponds to a predetermined gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the standby state is entered in the high-accuracy base state, high-accuracy low base state, and low-accuracy base state, the standby demonstration is performed no matter how many standby effects are made after entering the standby state. The movable body effect is not executed as the effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the standby effect is executed in the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect when the standby state is entered in the high-accuracy base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy base state. Is done. In other words, in this embodiment, when the high-accuracy base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy base state shift to the standby state, the first standby effect and the second time after the transition to the standby state Subsequent standby effects are executed in an effect manner that does not include a movable object effect. In the present embodiment, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high base state correspond to specific game states.

As described above, the effect display device 27 and the movable body 80 that execute the standby effect correspond to the standby effect executing means.
In the present embodiment, the above-described sound effects can be executed during execution of the special game, during the big hit game, and during the standby period.

  During the execution of the special game, there may be a case where an audio effect is executed in an effect mode in which a predetermined music is output. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of predetermined music. Then, when the execution of the special game is finished and the state shifts to the standby state, the sound effect of the effect mode of outputting the predetermined music is continuously executed. In the present embodiment, when a transition is made to the standby state, control is first performed during the demonstration waiting period, and thus, during the demonstration waiting period, an audio effect is executed in an effect mode of outputting a predetermined music piece.

  Then, a predetermined music piece is output when a predetermined time t2 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the transition to the standby state without detecting the entry of a game ball into the out port 35. The sound effect of the effect mode to be finished is ended.

  On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the out port 35 during the period from the transition to the standby state until a predetermined time t2 elapses, the game ball finally enters the out port 35. When the predetermined time t2 has elapsed since the entry of the ball was detected, the audio production in the production mode for outputting the predetermined music is ended. In the present embodiment, the audio effect corresponds to a specific effect.

Next, volume adjustment and sound quality adjustment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the volume adjustment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted when the volume meter M1 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 subdivides the meter image into a plurality of elements so that a plurality of types of volumes (volume levels) can be specified, and specifies a selected volume among the plurality of types of volumes. It is color-coded so you can do it. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when four elements (scale “4”) are colored, it is possible to specify that the selected volume is “four levels of volume”. In the present embodiment, the volume increases as the number of steps (scale) increases.

As shown in FIG. 7B, by operating the upper button UBT of the first operation buttons BT1, the position pointed to by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases,
You can instruct it to turn up the volume. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, by operating the lower button DBT of the first operation buttons BT1, the position pointed to by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases, You can instruct it to turn down the volume. Thus, in the present embodiment, the selected volume can be changed according to the operation of the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT among the first operation buttons BT1.

Next, sound quality adjustment will be described.
In the present embodiment, sound quality is one of sound output states. In the present embodiment, the sound quality includes the relationship between the sound frequency and the sound output level (so-called frequency characteristics). The output level here is a value that can specify the output amount when outputting sound. Specifically, when the output level is “0”, the selected volume is output as it is. When the output level is “3”, the output is 3 dB (decibel) higher than the selected volume. When the output level is “−3”, the output level is 3 dB (decibel) lower than the selected volume. Output at volume. That is, the output level in the present embodiment is a value that can specify a value to be increased or decreased from the selected volume. Note that the output level is not limited to a value that can specify the value to be increased or decreased from the selected volume. For example, at what ratio the selected volume is output, that is, the output ratio (amplification factor) is specified. It may be a value.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of output modes that define sound quality. In the present embodiment, changing the output mode corresponds to adjusting the sound quality (sound quality adjustment).

Here, the output mode of the present embodiment will be described.
The output mode of the present embodiment includes a standard mode, a high sound emphasis mode, and a low sound emphasis mode. In this embodiment, a sound with a frequency around 100 Hz (hertz) is a low frequency sound, and a sound around a frequency of 5000 Hz (hertz) is a high frequency sound. However, which frequency band is regarded as a low sound range and which frequency band is regarded as a high sound range can be arbitrarily set by the manufacturer of the gaming machine. In the following description, a low frequency sound may be indicated as a “low range sound” and a high frequency sound may be indicated as a “high range sound”.

  The standard mode is an output mode in which when a sound is output, the output sound is output as it is regardless of the frequency of the output sound. That is, the standard mode is an output mode in which a constant output level is determined regardless of whether the sound is in the low range or the high range.

  The high sound emphasis mode is an output mode in which when a sound is output, if the sound to be output is a sound in a high range, the sound is output at a volume higher than the selected volume. Specifically, the treble emphasis mode in the present embodiment is set so that the output level is high when a sound having a frequency around 5000 Hz is output with a peak at a frequency of 5000 Hz. In other words, the high sound emphasis mode is an output mode in which high sound is emphasized (emphasized) and output by adjusting the sound so that the high sound volume is increased.

  The low sound emphasis mode is an output mode in which when a sound is output, if the output sound is a sound in a low frequency range, the sound is output at a volume higher than the selected volume. Specifically, the bass emphasis mode in the present embodiment is set so that the output level is high when a sound having a frequency of around 100 Hz is output with a peak at a frequency of 100 Hz. In other words, the low tone emphasis mode is an output mode in which the sound in the low frequency range is adjusted (emphasized) by adjusting so that the volume of the low frequency range is increased.

In the present embodiment, the output mode can be changed when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.
The sound quality selection image M2 is an image that can identify the selected output mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sound quality selection image M2 includes an image imitating a character “standard mode”, an image imitating a character “high sound emphasis mode”, and a “low sound emphasis mode”. And a selection bar BG that can specify the selected output mode.

  In the present embodiment, the selection bar BG selects one of an image imitating the characters “standard mode”, an image imitating the characters “high tone emphasis mode”, and an image imitating the characters “low tone emphasis mode”. By being surrounded, the selected output mode can be specified. As shown in FIG. 7A, when the image imitating the characters “standard mode” is surrounded by the selection bar BG, it can be specified that the standard mode is selected as the output mode. Thus, in the present embodiment, the selected output mode (sound quality) is notified by displaying the sound quality selection image M2.

  Then, as illustrated in FIG. 7D, by operating the operation lever LE, an image simulating the characters “high sound emphasis mode” is surrounded by the selection bar BG. Thereby, it can be specified that the selected output mode has been changed from the standard mode to the high sound emphasis mode. Although not shown in the drawing, the selected output mode is changed to the low-frequency emphasis mode by further operating the operation lever LE, and then the selected output mode is further operated by operating the operation lever LE. Is changed to standard mode. In this way, by operating the operation lever LE while the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, the selected output mode can be switched in the order of the standard mode, the high sound emphasis mode, and the low sound emphasis mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the output mode (sound quality) is changed by operating the operation lever LE. In the present embodiment, the sound quality corresponds to the setting related to the specific effect, and the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment is performed) corresponds to the setting related to the specific effect being adjusted. In the present embodiment, operating the operation lever LE corresponds to operating the operating means in a specific manner. In the present embodiment, the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to a specific operation of the operation means. In the present embodiment, the operation in the specific mode and the specific operation are a single press (operated once), a long press (operated continuously for a predetermined time or more), and a continuous hit (interval). To be operated multiple times with a gap).

  In the present embodiment, in the sound production executed during the special game, during the big hit game, and during the standby period, the sound is based on the selected volume and the selected output mode. Is output.

  In the present embodiment, when the output mode is changed (sound quality adjustment is performed), the sound effect is started in the effect mode of outputting a special music piece. The sound effect that is started in the effect mode of outputting the special music is an effect for confirming the sound quality that is output in the output mode after the change. In this embodiment, the production mode for outputting special music corresponds to a dedicated production mode.

  In the present embodiment, the special music is a music that is not output during the special game or the big hit game, and is a dedicated music that is output when the sound quality adjustment is performed. In this embodiment, the special music that is output in the standard mode, the high sound emphasis mode, and the low sound emphasis mode is the same type (one type) of music, but the sound quality of the music is different. Thereby, attention can be paid to the sound quality of a special music piece, and the sound quality defined in the output mode after the change can be easily confirmed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sound production is started in the production mode of outputting the special music, the special music is output when a predetermined time t6 has elapsed after the sound production is started. The audio production of the production mode is finished. In other words, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time t6 corresponds to the time when the audio effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music is executed.

Here, control related to the standby period performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game end command, the sub control CPU 41a measures a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a determines the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command and the second special hold number specified from the second hold number command when a predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed. Is 0, a value indicating a demo waiting period is set in the waiting period flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and the demonstration waiting period is controlled. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t1 to the first standby counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and indicates the time t2 (> time t1) to the second standby counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Set the value.

  The first waiting counter is a counter for controlling a waiting period (a demonstration waiting period, a waiting demonstration period, a title demonstration period, and an alerting period). The second standby counter is a counter for ending the audio production of the production mode for outputting the predetermined music during the standby period. In the present embodiment, the time t1 corresponds to the first time and also corresponds to the predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the time t2 corresponds to the second time. In the present embodiment, time t2 is longer than time t1.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect is executed in the effect mode that continues from immediately before (the demonstration waiting effect is executed). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the background image HG is continuously displayed and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In the demonstration waiting period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter and the second standby counter every predetermined period. Further, in the demonstration waiting period, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an out port command when the first waiting counter is not 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the value indicating the time t1 in the first waiting counter again, and sets the demonstration waiting period. While extending the control, a value indicating the time t2 (> time t1) is set again in the second standby counter.

  Further, when the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the standby demo period in the standby period flag, and controls the standby demo period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t3 in the first standby counter.

  When controlled in the standby demonstration period, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2. Further, when controlled in the standby demonstration period, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a standby effect start process shown in FIG.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the standby effect start process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This standby effect start process is performed in response to being controlled during the standby demonstration period.
First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low probability low base state (step S101). In the process of step S101, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is a low probability low base state by referring to the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c.

When it is not determined that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S101: NO)
), The sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect as the effect mode of the standby effect (step S105). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S101: YES), the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of executions of the standby effect (step S102). In the process of step S102, the sub control CPU 41a updates information that can specify the number of executions of the standby effect set in the execution count flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of times of execution of the standby effect once, and sets information that can specify the number of times of execution of the standby effect after the addition to the execution number flag. Here, the number of executions of the standby effect after the addition is the number of times that the standby effect to be started is the number of standby effects after the standby effect is controlled. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the standby effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the execution count flag and determines whether the number of executions of the standby effect is two or more (step S103).
If it is not determined that the number of times is two or more (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect as the effect mode of the standby effect (step S105). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

  When it determines with it being the frequency | count of 2 times or more (step S103: YES), sub control CPU41a determines the production | presentation aspect containing a movable body effect as a production | presentation aspect of a standby production (step S104). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

  Then, after completing the standby effect start process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process different from the standby effect start process to start the standby demonstration effect among the standby effects. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the background image HG and to temporarily stop the effect symbol.

  Then, when an effect mode including a movable body effect is determined as the effect mode of the standby effect, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the movable body effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 so as to move the movable body 80 from the original position to the effect position. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the current position of the movable body 80 based on the amount of movement of moving the movable body 80 from the original position.

  When the sub control CPU 41a starts the movable body effect, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify that the operation is valid for the second operation button BT2 in the sub control RAM 41c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the switching operation valid period. As will be described in detail later, the switching operation valid period is an operation valid period for switching the effect mode of the standby effect.

  By performing the processing described above, the sub-control CPU 41a is an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect for the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state when the standby state is shifted in the low-probability low base state. On the other hand, after the transition to the standby state, the second and subsequent standby effects are executed in an effect mode including a movable body effect. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state in the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, and the low accuracy high base state (a game state that is not the low accuracy low base state), the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state. No matter how many times the standby effect has been made since then, it is executed in an effect manner that does not include the movable body effect.

Further, if the gaming ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for the time t after the transition to the standby state.
In response to the elapse of 1, the standby demonstration period is controlled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The sound volume and sound quality are notified when the time has passed. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the time t1 from the transition to the standby state is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 until the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. When the time has passed, the standby effect is started.

  On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to extend the demonstration waiting period when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. Control is not performed during the standby demonstration period when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control during the standby demonstration period when the time t1 has elapsed since the last game ball was detected by the outlet sensor SE6.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a, when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the time t1 after the transition to the standby state. In response to the elapse of time, the sound volume and sound quality are not notified, and the standby effect is not started. In the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 during the period from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a finally detects the gaming ball as the outlet sensor SE6. The sound volume and the sound quality are notified when the time t1 has passed since the detection. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state and before the time t1 elapses, the game ball is finally detected as the out-port sensor SE6. The standby effect is started when the time t1 has elapsed since the time of detection.

  Next, the standby effect switching process will be described with reference to FIG. This standby effect switching process is performed every predetermined cycle until the movable body effect is ended, triggered by the fact that the switching operation valid period is set.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second operation button BT2 is operated during the switching operation valid period (step S201). In the process of step S201, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the second operation button BT2 has been operated when an operation signal indicating that the second operation button BT2 has been operated is input.

When it is not determined that the second operation button BT2 has been operated (step S201: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the standby effect switching process.
When it is determined that the second operation button BT2 has been operated (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect (step S202). In the process of step S202, the sub control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 so as to move the movable body 80 from the current position to the original position. When the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, the effect position corresponds to the current position. On the other hand, when the movable body 80 is located at a position on the way from the original position to the effect position, the position on the way corresponds to the current position.

In this way, the sub control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub control CPU 41a switches the effect mode of the standby effect from the effect mode including the movable body effect to the effect mode not including the movable body effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode including the movable object effect does not include the movable object effect. Switch to the mode. In the present embodiment, operating the second operation button BT2 when the movable body effect is being executed corresponds to operating the operating means in a predetermined manner. In the present embodiment, the operation in a predetermined mode is a single press (operated once), a long press (operated continuously for a specified time or more), and repeated hits (multiple times at intervals). To be manipulated).

  When the movable body effect is ended, the sub control CPU 41a stores in the sub control RAM 41c information that can specify that the operation is not valid for the second operation button BT2. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the switching operation valid period.

Returning to the description of the control related to the standby period, in the standby demonstration period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter every predetermined period.
Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the sub-control CPU 41a when the control is performed during the demonstration wait period and when an out-port command is input during the demonstration wait period (when a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6). A value indicating the time t1 is set in the first standby counter assigned to the control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c when controlling during the demonstration waiting period and when an out-port command is input during the demonstration waiting period (when a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6). A value indicating the time t2 is set in the second standby counter.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined time t2 is longer than the predetermined time t1 (the time controlled during the demonstration waiting period when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6) (FIG. 12). For this reason, when the first standby counter becomes 0 and is controlled from the demonstration standby period to the standby demonstration period, the second standby counter becomes a value indicating a time (time (t2−t1)) larger than zero. In such a case, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the second standby counter every predetermined period during the standby demonstration period.

  In the standby demonstration period, if the secondary control CPU 41a inputs an out-port command when the second standby counter is not 0 (when a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a demo waiting period in the standby period flag. Set a value indicating that this is the case, and control during the demo wait period. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a sets again the value indicating the time t1 in the first standby counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and sets the time t2 (> time t1) to the second standby counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Set the indicated value again.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby demonstration effect when controlling from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration standby period. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect if the control is performed from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration standby period. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby effect when controlling from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration standby period.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 when controlling from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration waiting period. In this way, when the sub-control CPU 41a performs control from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration standby period, the volume and sound quality notification is continued.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 until the predetermined time elapses after shifting to the standby state, and in the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to, the standby effect is terminated when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6, while the game ball is out. The sound volume and sound quality are also notified after being detected by the mouth sensor SE6.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state even when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. If the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed from the timing and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state The sound volume and the sound quality are notified in response to this. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a informs the sound volume and sound quality even after the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6.

Further, during the standby demonstration period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the audio effect of the effect mode of outputting the predetermined music when the second standby counter after subtraction becomes 0.
In the present embodiment, the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, and when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, When the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 even after the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the second standby after the subtraction The counter becomes zero. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the time t1 after the transition to the standby period when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. When the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing when the time elapses and the timing when the time t2 elapses after the transition to the standby period, the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The voice production is ended as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, a game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period. Thus, the specific condition is established.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. When the time t2 has elapsed since the start, the second standby counter after subtraction becomes zero. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the game ball is finally detected by the out port sensor SE6 when the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. The sound effect is terminated when the time t2 has elapsed since the detection by SE6.

  In the present embodiment, even if the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 has elapsed, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period. When the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, the time t2 after the game ball was last detected by the outlet sensor SE6 When elapses, the second standby counter after subtraction becomes zero. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state even if the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. When the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The sound effect is not ended when the time has elapsed, and the sound effect is ended when time t2 has elapsed since the last time the game ball was detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

Further, in the standby demonstration period, when the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the title demonstration period in the standby period flag, and controls the title demonstration period. . Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t4 in the first standby counter. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a is executing the movable body effect,
The movable body effect is terminated. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to start the title demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the title demo image TDG. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2.

  In the title demonstration period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter every predetermined period. When the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is a warning period in the standby period flag, and controls it during the warning period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t5 in the first standby counter. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to start an effect that can specify the alerting regarding the enthusiasm. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the alert image KG.

  In the alert period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter every predetermined period. When the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the standby demo period in the standby period flag, and again controls the standby demo period.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command, the sub control CPU 41a initializes information set in the standby period flag and ends the control relating to the standby period. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that performs control related to the standby effect corresponds to the standby effect control means.

  Next, the initialization process will be described with reference to FIG. This initialization process is performed every predetermined period. In addition, this initialization process is a process for initializing information that can specify the number of executions of the standby effect.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether information that can specify that the initialization condition is satisfied is set in the initialization flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S301).

  When the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition in the initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, the initialization condition is satisfied when the control of the standby state (standby period) ends and the execution of the special game is started.

If it is not determined that information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition is set (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition is set (step S301: YES), the sub control CPU 41a is set in the execution count flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Information that can specify the number of executions of the standby effect is initialized (step S302).

  In the process of step S302, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify “0 times” in the execution count flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify “0 times” in the execution count flag, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes information that can specify that the initialization condition set in the initialization flag is satisfied. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

Next, processing (sound quality adjustment processing) for changing the output mode performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the operation lever LE is operated while the sound quality selection image M2 is being displayed, the sub control CPU 41a updates the information set in the output mode flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The output mode flag is information that can specify the selected output mode.

  For example, when the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the standard mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the high sound emphasis mode in the output mode flag. When the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the high sound emphasis mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the low sound emphasis mode in the output mode flag. Further, when the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the bass emphasis mode, the sub control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the standard mode in the output mode flag.

  Thus, the sub control CPU 41a changes the selected output mode (adjusts the sound quality) when the operation lever LE is operated while the sound quality selection image M2 is being displayed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that can adjust the sound quality in accordance with the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to the adjustment control means.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a process of starting a sound effect in a rendering mode that outputs a special music (hereinafter, may be described as “special sound effect start process”) will be described. This special sound effect start process is performed when the selected output mode is changed.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an audio effect is being executed (step S401).
If it is not determined that the sound effect is being executed (step S401: NO), the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S403.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the audio effect is being executed (step S401: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the audio effect being executed (step S402). In the process of step S402, for example, the sub control CPU 41a ends the output of a predetermined music piece or a special music piece.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a starts an audio effect in an effect mode that outputs a special music piece (step S403). In the process of step S403, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a special music piece based on the selected volume and the selected output mode (changed output mode). Further, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t6 in the special sound effect counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. This special sound effect counter is a counter for counting the execution time of the sound effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the special sound effect start process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a starts the sound effect when the output mode is changed (sound quality adjustment is performed). In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts a sound effect in an effect mode of outputting a special musical piece when the output mode is changed (the sound quality adjustment is performed).

In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a changes the output mode even when other sound effects such as a sound effect in an effect mode for outputting a predetermined music piece is being executed. As a result, the execution of the other sound effects is terminated, and the sound effect of the effect mode of outputting the special music is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music is an effect that is executed with priority over the other sound effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a starts the sound effect of the effect mode in which the special music is output when the sound quality is adjusted even after the sound effect is ended.

  Next, when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special sound effect start process, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the special sound effect counter every predetermined cycle. Then, when the subtracted special sound effect counter becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a ends the sound effect of the effect mode in which the special music is output. In this way, in the present embodiment, when the sub control CPU 41a starts the sound effect when the output mode is changed, the time t6 has elapsed since the start of the sound effect. Then, the sound production is ended. In the present embodiment, the time t6 corresponds to the third time and also corresponds to the specific time.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where the audio | voice production | presentation of the production | generation aspect which outputs other music productions and outputs a special music is started, sub control CPU41a, after ending the said audio productions, Do not resume other audio effects.

  Next, an example of a waiting period will be described with reference to FIGS. In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, it is assumed that the standby state is entered in the low-accuracy and low-base state.

First, with reference to FIG. 12, an example in which a game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses will be described.
First, it is assumed that the execution of the special game is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10.

  When a predetermined variable interval time has elapsed since the execution of the special game has ended, the standby period is controlled at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Here, it is controlled in the demonstration waiting period in the waiting period. As described above, during the demonstration waiting period, the demonstration waiting effect is executed and the standby effect is not executed. Here, it is assumed that information capable of specifying “0 times” as the number of executions of the standby effect is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, in the demonstration waiting period, a sound effect of an effect mode of outputting a predetermined music is executed. In this case, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed in the demonstration waiting period.

  Then, when a game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11 and the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12 when the time t1 has elapsed, the standby demonstration period is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12.

  In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the standby effect start process described above, and information that can specify “one time” as the number of times of execution of the standby effect is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Is done. Therefore, the first standby effect is started in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. That is, in the standby demonstration period, the standby demonstration effect is started among the standby effects. On the other hand, the movable body effect is not started in the standby demonstration period. Note that “OK” in FIGS. 12 to 14 indicates an effect mode that does not include a movable object effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. As a trigger, the standby effect is started.

Further, in the standby demonstration period, the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the predetermined music is continuously executed.
Further, as described above, during the standby demonstration period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. As a trigger, the volume and sound quality are notified.

  Subsequently, when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T13 when the time (t2-t1) has elapsed, at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T13, the predetermined music piece Is finished. As described above, the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11 and the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12, and between the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12 and the timing indicated by the reference symbol T13. When the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the sound effect of the effect mode of outputting the predetermined music is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the timing at which the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period; If a game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, the time t2 longer than the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. As a result, the audio production of the production mode for outputting the predetermined music is ended.

  Next, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the timing indicated by the symbol T12 to the timing indicated by the symbol T13 when the time (t2-t1) has elapsed, the time t3 after the control is performed in the standby demonstration period. When elapses, the title demo period is controlled at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. When controlled during the title demonstration period, the title demonstration production is started. In the title demonstration period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed.

  Subsequently, when time t4 elapses after the control in the title demonstration period, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the control is performed in the alerting period, and an effect capable of specifying the alerting regarding the concealment is started. During the alert period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed.

Next, when the time t5 elapses from the control during the alerting period, the control is performed during the standby demonstration period at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16.
In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the above-described standby effect start process, and information that can specify “2 times” as the number of times of execution of the standby effect is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Is done. Therefore, the second standby effect is started in the effect mode including the movable object effect. That is, in the standby demonstration period, the standby demonstration effect is started among the standby effects. And a movable body effect is started in a standby demonstration period. In addition, “OK” in FIGS. 12 to 14 indicates an effect mode including a movable object effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the movable body effect is being executed, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the movable body effect is movable even before the standby demonstration period ends. The body effect is ended. Thus, in this embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode of the standby effect does not include the movable object effect. Switch to the mode.

Next, when the time t3 has passed since the control in the standby demonstration period, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the control is performed in the title demonstration period, and the title demonstration effect is started.
Subsequently, when a game start command is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 when the time ta (<t3) has passed since the control in the title demonstration period, the standby state (waiting period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Is done.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, an example will be described in which a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the period from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of time t1. The timing from the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 is the same as that in FIG.

  When a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 until the time t1 elapses, the control of the demonstration waiting period is extended. For example, when a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T22 when the time t0 (<t1) has elapsed since being controlled in the standby state, the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6. The demonstration wait period is controlled until the time t1 elapses.

  As described above, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the control of the demonstration waiting period is extended, so that the transition to the standby state is made. Even if the time t1 has passed, the standby demonstration period is not controlled. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. As a trigger, the volume and sound quality are not notified, and the standby effect is not started.

Subsequently, the standby demonstration period is controlled at the timing indicated by reference numeral T23 when time t1 has elapsed since the last game ball was detected by the outlet sensor SE6.
In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the standby effect start process described above, and information that can specify “one time” as the number of times of execution of the standby effect is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Is done. Therefore, the first standby effect is started in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. That is, in the standby demonstration period, the standby demonstration effect is started among the standby effects. And a movable body effect is started in a standby demonstration period.

In addition, when controlled during the standby demonstration period, a volume meter M1 and a sound quality selection image M2 are displayed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. When the time t1 has elapsed since then, the standby effect is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the game ball is finally detected by the out port sensor SE6. When the time t1 has elapsed, the volume and sound quality are notified.

  Next, when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference symbol T22 and the timing indicated by the reference symbol T24 when the time t2 has elapsed, an effect mode in which predetermined music is output at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T24. Is finished.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. Then, the sound effect is ended when the time t2 has passed.

Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25 when the time t3 has passed since the control in the standby demonstration period, the title demonstration period is controlled and the title demonstration effect is started.
Subsequently, when a game start command is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T26 when the time ta (<t4) has elapsed since the control in the title demo period, the standby state (waiting period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Is done.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14, when the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, and after the transition to the standby state An example in which a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the time t1 has elapsed will be described. The timing from the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 is the same as that in FIG.

  At the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, when the demonstration waiting period is controlled to the standby demonstration period, the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the time (t2-t1) elapses after the control in the waiting demonstration period. If controlled, it will be controlled during the demo waiting period. For example, when a game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the symbol T33 when the time tb (<(t2-t1)) has elapsed since being controlled in the standby demonstration period, the demonstration waiting period is controlled. . As described above, in this embodiment, after the demonstration waiting period is controlled from the waiting demonstration period, the demonstration waiting period may be controlled.

When controlled from the standby demonstration period to the demonstration standby period, the standby presentation is ended and the demonstration standby presentation is started.
When the standby demonstration period is controlled to the demonstration waiting period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the standby demonstration period is controlled to the demonstration waiting period, the notification of the volume and the sound quality is continued.

Next, at the timing indicated by the symbol T34 when the time t1 has elapsed since the last game ball was detected by the outlet sensor SE6, the standby demonstration period is controlled.
In this case, the number of times of execution of the standby effect is added once by the above-described standby effect start process, and information that can specify “2 times” as the number of times of execution of the standby effect is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Is done. Therefore, the second standby effect is started in the effect mode including the movable object effect. That is, in the standby demonstration period, the standby demonstration effect is started among the standby effects. And a movable body effect is started in a standby demonstration period.

  Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35 when the time t2 has elapsed since the last game ball was detected by the outlet sensor SE6, the audio effect of the effect mode of outputting the predetermined music is ended.

  Subsequently, when a game start command is input at the timing indicated by T36 when the time tc (<t3) has elapsed since the control in the standby demonstration period, the standby state (standby period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Is done.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When shifting to the standby state in the low probability low base state (predetermined gaming state), the first standby (first number of times) standby effect does not include the movable body effect after shifting to the standby state ( It is executed in the first effect mode), and after the transition to the standby state, the second and subsequent (second times) standby effects are executed in the effect mode (second effect mode) including the movable body effect. In this way, it is possible to vary the production mode of the standby effect between the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. For this reason, when it shifts to a standby state in a predetermined gaming state, it is possible to attract the player's eyes while giving diversity to the production mode of the standby effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) When a transition is made to the standby state in the high-accuracy base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy-high base state (specific game state), the first standby effect and 2 The standby effects after the first time are executed in an effect manner that does not include the movable object effect. As a result, while the same aspect of the first stand-by effect is produced in the predetermined game state and the specific game state, the second and subsequent stand-off effects are different in the predetermined game state and the specific game state. Can be made. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the production mode of the second and subsequent standby effects according to the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) When a stand-by effect is executed, attention can be paid to whether or not the movable body 80 operates, and an interest in the game can be improved.
(4) When the second operation button BT2 is operated when the standby effect is executed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode including the movable object effect is switched to the effect mode not including the movable object effect. The standby effect can be executed according to the player's preference, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) By differentiating the production mode of the stand-by effect according to the game state, it is possible to attract the player's attention while giving diversity to the stand-off effect production mode, and to improve the interest in the game. Can do.

  (6) If the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 (detection means) until the time t1 (first time, predetermined time) elapses after the transition to the standby state, the player interrupts the game. There is a possibility. In this case, the sound quality (setting related to a specific effect) is notified when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, so that the player can check the sound quality, and the game is interesting. Can be improved. Further, when the specific condition is satisfied, the sound effect is ended when the time t2 (second time) has elapsed from the time t1 since the transition to the standby state, and the sound effect is executed indefinitely. Therefore, it can be suppressed that the player feels bothersome, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the period from the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, there is a possibility that the player is continuing the game. In such a situation, when the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound effect is terminated when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. Therefore, it is easy for the player to specify that the player has shifted to the standby state, and there is a risk that the player who is continuing the game will feel dissatisfied. Therefore, in this case, when the time t1 has passed since the last game ball was detected by the outlet sensor SE6, the sound quality is notified, and finally when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6. When the time t2 has passed, the sound production is ended, so that the player can be prevented from feeling dissatisfied, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) The game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, and the timing when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state and the transition to the standby state If the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since then, the player interrupts the game once to notify the sound quality, and confirms the sound quality before playing the game. It may have resumed. In this case, the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is also notified after the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6. Then, when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the sound effect is not terminated, and the sound is triggered when the time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was last detected by the outlet sensor SE6. The production ends. As a result, for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the sound production is ended immediately after the game is restarted after confirming the sound quality, so that the player feels dissatisfied. It is possible to suppress the game and to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) Even after the audio production is finished, the audio production is started when the sound quality is adjusted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation where the sound effect is not executed even though the sound quality is adjusted, so that it is possible to suppress the player from feeling dissatisfied, and to improve the interest in the game Can be achieved.

  (9) By starting the audio production in the production mode (dedicated production mode) for outputting a special song, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the sound quality has been adjusted, and to improve the interest of the game Can be achieved.

  (10) When the sound effect is started when the sound quality is adjusted, the sound effect is ended when time t6 (third time, specific time) has elapsed since the sound effect was started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed due to the fact that the sound effect is executed indefinitely, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (11) If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the time t1 after the transition to the standby state, the player may have interrupted the game. In this case, when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is notified and the standby effect is started, thereby allowing the player to check the sound quality and playing the standby effect. Can be entertained, and the interest in games can be improved.

  On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the period from the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, there is a possibility that the player is continuing the game. In such a situation, when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, when the sound quality is notified and the standby effect is started, it is easy for the player to identify the transition to the standby state. Therefore, there is a risk of dissatisfaction with the player who continues the game. Therefore, in this case, when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is not notified and the standby effect is not started, thereby suppressing the player from feeling dissatisfied. Can improve the interest of the game.

  The game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, and after the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, Is detected by the outlet sensor SE6, there is a possibility that the player resumes the game after the player interrupts the game. In this case, the standby effect is terminated when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6, while the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6. This makes it easy for the player to specify that the game has been resumed, and allows the player to check the sound quality even after the game ball has been detected by the outlet sensor SE6. Improvements can be made.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the first embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed in the demonstration waiting period that is controlled when the waiting period is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the second embodiment, the volume meter M1 is displayed in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1 during the demonstration waiting period. Accordingly, even in the demonstration waiting period controlled when the standby period is started, the volume meter M1 is displayed by operating the first operation button BT1, and then the volume is controlled by further operating the first operation button BT1. Adjustments can be made.

  In addition, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed when the operation lever is operated during the demonstration waiting period. Therefore, even in the demonstration waiting period controlled when the waiting period starts, after the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed by operating the operation lever LE, the sound quality is adjusted by further operating the operation lever LE. be able to.

In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those in the already described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.
In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the volume meter M1 when a detection signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 is operated is input during the demonstration waiting period. The display device 27 is controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the sound quality selection image M2 when a detection signal indicating that the operation lever LE is operated is input during the demonstration waiting period. To do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a uses the first operation button BT1 as a trigger when the time t1 (see FIG. 15) elapses after the transition to the standby state. To let you know. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the sound quality when the operation lever LE is operated until the time t1 elapses after shifting to the standby state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the volume meter M1 and then controls to extend the demonstration waiting period when an out-port command is input during the demonstration waiting period (when a game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6). While performing, the volume meter M1 is continuously displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub control CPU 41a is informing the sound volume triggered by the operation of the first operation button BT1, the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6. Inform the volume.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the sound quality selection image M2 and then controls to extend the demonstration waiting period when an out command is input during the demonstration waiting period (when a game ball is detected by the out mouth sensor SE6). And the sound quality selection image M2 is continuously displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub control CPU 41a is informing the sound quality triggered by the operation of the operation lever LE, the game is performed after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. When the ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is maintained after the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6. Let me know.

Similarly to the first embodiment, when the operation lever LE is operated when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, the sub control CPU 41a changes the selected output mode (adjusts the sound quality). . For this reason, in this embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is either until the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state or after the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. Even the sound quality is adjustable.

  Next, an example of a waiting period according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The timing from the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 is the same as that in FIG.

  When the first operation button BT1 is operated between the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 and the time t1 has elapsed, the volume meter M1 is displayed. For example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T42 when the time td (<t1) has elapsed, the volume meter M1 is displayed.

  When the operation lever LE is operated between the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 and the elapse of time t1, a sound quality selection image M2 is displayed. For example, when the operation lever LE is operated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T42 when the time td (<t1) has elapsed, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T43 when the time (td + te) (<t1) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, when the entry of a gaming ball into the outlet 35 is detected (the gaming ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6). In the case where the sound volume is detected, the sound volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed while the standby demonstration period is extended. In this case, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T44 when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the standby demonstration period is not controlled and the standby effect is not started.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is displayed, when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, The standby effect is not started when the time t1 has passed since the transition to the state, and the volume meter M1 is displayed even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

  In the present embodiment, when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, if the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the standby state The standby effect is not started when the time t1 has passed since the transition to, and the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed even after the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6.

  Subsequently, when a game start command is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T45 when the time tf (<t3) has elapsed since the control in the standby demonstration period, the standby state (standby period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Is done.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (11) in the first embodiment.
(12) Since the sound quality is notified when the operation lever LE is operated between the transition to the standby state and the time t1 has elapsed, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The sound quality can be confirmed by the player even during

In the case where the sound quality is notified, when the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, the game is performed after the player notifies the sound quality. May have started. In this case, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6. Thereby, it is possible to make the player confirm the sound quality even after the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 while suppressing the start of the standby effect even though the game is started. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, the volume may be adjustable when the volume meter M1 is not displayed. In this case, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated when the volume meter M1 is not displayed, the volume is adjusted and the volume meter M1 indicating the adjusted volume is displayed. May be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the sound quality may be adjustable when the sound quality selection image M2 is not displayed. In this case, for example, when the first operation button is operated when the sound quality selection image M2 is not displayed, the sound quality is adjusted, and the sound quality selection image M2 indicating the adjusted sound quality is displayed. May be.

  -In the said embodiment, the aspect of the demonstration waiting production may not be the aspect where all the aspects of the presentation performed before the waiting period is started, for example, before the waiting period is started. It may be an aspect in which a part of the aspect of the effect to be executed is the same.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 during the standby demonstration period, the game may be controlled again during the demonstration waiting period, but this is not a limitation. For example, even if a game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the standby demonstration period, it may be configured not to be controlled during the demonstration waiting period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the standby demonstration effect, the title demonstration effect, and the effect that includes the effect that can specify the alerting regarding the inversion once each correspond to the standby effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a stand-by demonstration effect, a title demo effect, and an effect that includes an effect that can specify alerting regarding the envelopment once each correspond to a unit effect, and an effect in which a unit effect is repeatedly executed corresponds to a stand-by effect. You may do it.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that an alerting period may not be provided, for example. In this case, for example, after the title demo period ends, the standby demo period may be controlled. Further, for example, an effect including a stand-by demonstration effect and a title demo effect once each may be configured to correspond to the stand-by effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a title demonstration period may not be provided, for example. In this case, for example, after the standby demonstration period ends, the control may be performed again during the standby demonstration period. Further, for example, the standby demonstration effect may be configured to correspond to the standby effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the standby state is shifted to the low-probability low base state, the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect in the first standby effect (first time) after the transition to the standby state. Thus, in the second and subsequent (second number) standby effects after the transition to the standby state, the movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when shifting to the standby state in the low-probability low base state, in the first standby effect after shifting to the standby state, while the movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect, In the second and subsequent standby effects, the movable body effect may not be executed as the standby demonstration effect.

Further, for example, when the low-probability low base state shifts to the standby state, the first movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect in the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state, and the standby state is shifted to. In the second and subsequent standby effects, the second movable body effect may be executed as the standby demonstration effect. In this case, for example, the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect may be configured so that the operation mode of the movable body is different. For example, the operation mode of the movable body may include the operation direction of the movable body. For example, the operation mode of the movable body may include the operation speed of the movable body. For example, you may comprise so that the number of the movable bodies operated by the 1st movable body effect and the 2nd movable body effect may differ. Further, for example, the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect may be configured so that the effect time is different.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that a movable body effect may not be performed as a stand-by effect (stand-by demonstration effect), for example. In this case, for example, even if the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state, the display areas where the effect symbols are displayed are different. Good. Further, for example, the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the images displayed for the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state may be configured to be different. In addition, for example, the decoration lamp 17 may be configured to have different light emission modes for the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and for the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. For example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be the emission color of the decoration lamp 17. For example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be the light emission speed of the decoration lamp 17.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when a transition is made to a standby state in some or all of the gaming state of the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, and the low accuracy high base state, the first time and the second time or later It may be configured so that the production mode of the standby production is different. That is, some or all of the high-accuracy base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state may correspond to the predetermined game state.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when control is performed during the demonstration waiting period, information that can specify the number of executions of the standby effect may be initialized. In this case, for example, the first standby effect is executed in the first effect mode after the last control in the demonstration waiting period, and the second and subsequent standby effects are controlled in the second effect mode after the last control in the demonstration wait period. You may comprise so that it may be performed by.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the first time may not be the first number, and the second and subsequent times may not be the second number. For example, the odd number may be the first number, and the even number may be the second number. For example, the even number may be the first number, and the odd number may be the second number. In short, the first number and the second number may be determined as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated when the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect, the movable body effect is executed as the standby demonstration effect. Good. In other words, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode that does not include the movable body effect, the effect mode that does not include the movable object effect is switched to the effect mode that includes the movable object effect. You may comprise as follows. In this case, operating the second operation button BT2 when the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demonstration effect corresponds to operating the operation means in a predetermined manner.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, even if 2nd operation button BT2 is operated, you may comprise so that the production | presentation aspect of a standby effect may not be switched.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, when another sound effect is finished and a sound effect of a production mode that outputs a special music is started, the other sound effect is resumed after the sound effect is finished. You may comprise as follows. In this case, for example, at the time when the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music is finished, the time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state or at the end. It may be configured such that other audio effects are resumed on the condition that there is not.

  -In the said embodiment, when the audio | voice production | presentation of the production | generation aspect which outputs a special music is started with the sound quality having been adjusted as an opportunity, it is audio | voice when the time t6 has passed since the said audio | voice production was started. Although the production has ended, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured such that the sound effect is executed until the sound quality is adjusted after the sound effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music is started. Further, for example, after the sound effect of the effect mode that outputs the special music is started, the sound effect may be executed until the standby state ends.

-In the said embodiment, the special music may not be one type, for example, there may be multiple types of special music.
-In the said embodiment, the production | presentation aspect of the audio | voice production started when the sound quality was adjusted, for example may not be the production | generation aspect (exclusive production | presentation aspect) which outputs a special music. For example, the sound production may be started in the production mode of outputting a predetermined musical piece when the sound quality is adjusted. Further, for example, the music may not be output when the sound quality is adjusted, and a predetermined sound such as a human voice or an animal voice may be output.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the sound production effect mode that is started when the sound quality is adjusted is the sound production effect mode executed during the special game or the sound effect executed during the jackpot game. It may be the same as the production mode. In particular, when the sound effect production mode that is started when the sound quality is adjusted is the same as the sound effect production mode that is executed during the jackpot game, it is executed during the jackpot game by adjusting the sound quality. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to adjust the sound quality. In addition, by executing the sound effect executed during the big hit game, it is possible to improve the game motivation of the player while prompting the resumption of the game.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that an audio presentation may not be started when a sound quality is adjusted, for example.
In the above embodiment, even if the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after the transition to the standby state until the time t1 has elapsed, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the timing and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality selection is triggered by the fact that the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 You may comprise so that the display (notification of sound quality) of the image M2 may be complete | finished.

In the above embodiment, the sound quality may not correspond to a setting related to a specific effect, for example, the volume may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.
In the above embodiment, the sound effect may not correspond to the specific effect, for example, the light emission effect may correspond to the specific effect. In this case, for example, the light amount of the decorative lamp 17 may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of effect modes may be provided and controlled to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes. For example, during execution of the special game, a background image corresponding to the effect mode may be displayed, and the effect mode controlled from the background image may be specified. Further, for example, a display effect that displays a background image corresponding to the effect mode may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the above-described effect mode may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a display effect that displays a character image corresponding to any of a plurality of types of characters may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the character may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, the out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the out-port 35 corresponds to the detection means, but is not limited thereto. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 may correspond to the detecting means. Further, for example, the gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 may correspond to the detection means.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the detection unit may not detect the game ball. For example, a handle sensor that detects that the firing handle 16 is being operated may correspond to the detection means. In short, the detection means only needs to detect that a game is being performed (that is, a game is in progress).

  -In the above embodiment, the operation in a specific mode, the operation in a predetermined mode, and the specific operation are single press (operated once), long press (operated continuously for a predetermined time or more). ), Repeated hits (operated multiple times at intervals), but is not limited to this. For example, a single press, a long press, and a part of continuous hitting may correspond to an operation in a specific mode. Further, for example, a single press, a long press, and a part of continuous hitting may correspond to an operation in a predetermined mode. Further, for example, a single press, a long press, and a part of continuous hitting may correspond to a specific operation.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as “demo designation command”) that can specify the standby state in the output buffer. It may be configured. In this case, for example, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to perform control during the standby period when a demo designation command is input.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start openings 28 and 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed simultaneously.

  -In the said embodiment, for example, it may be comprised so that a probable change state may be provided, when the game ball which entered the special winning opening 31 passed the special channel | path. In addition, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes through the special passage and a second big hit that is harder to pass through the special passage than the first big hit. Further, for example, after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation state may be given with the execution of a predetermined number of special games as an upper limit. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not include a probability variation state. For example, a configuration without a high base state may be used.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a jackpot type that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.
In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is operated in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage, so that a big hit game is given ( So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine”). Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used.

The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 27, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 18. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In a gaming machine that executes a standby effect during a standby state, the game machine includes a standby effect execution unit that executes the standby effect, and a standby effect control unit that performs control related to the standby effect. When a transition is made to the standby state in a predetermined gaming state, there are a case where a standby effect is executed in the first effect mode and a case where a standby effect is executed in the second effect mode. When the state is shifted to the state, the standby effect is executed in the first effect mode.

  (B) In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and capable of notifying a setting related to the specific effect, the effect control means for controlling the effect and a detecting means for detecting a game ball are provided. The control means triggers that the first time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state when a game ball is not detected by the detection means until the first time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. When a specific condition is established, the specific effect is terminated when a second time longer than the first time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. When a game ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the first time, the first time from when the game ball was last detected by the detection means It is characterized in that a setting related to a specific effect is notified when it has passed, and the specific effect is ended when the second time has elapsed since the last time a game ball was detected by the detecting means. To do.

  (C) In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and capable of notifying a setting related to the specific effect, the effect control means for controlling the effect and a detecting means for detecting a game ball, The control means, when a game ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a predetermined time, triggered by the elapse of the predetermined time after the transition to the standby state, When a setting is made to notify a setting related to a specific effect and a standby effect is started, and a game ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the lapse of the predetermined time, the transition to the standby state is made. When the predetermined time has passed, the setting related to the specific effect is not notified and the standby effect is not started. When the game ball is not detected by the detection means until the time elapses, and the game ball is detected by the detection means after the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state The standby effect is ended when the game ball is detected by the detection means, while the setting related to the specific effect is notified even after the game ball is detected by the detection means.

  (2) In a gaming machine capable of executing a standby effect during the standby state, the standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect, and a standby effect control means for controlling the standby effect, the standby effect executing means Is capable of repeatedly executing the standby effect during the standby state, and when the transition to the standby state is made in a predetermined gaming state, the first-stage standby effect is made after the transition to the standby state. And the second-stage standby effect is executed in the second effect mode after shifting to the standby state.

(E) In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and capable of notifying a setting related to the specific effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect and a detecting means for detecting a game ball are provided, and is in a standby state. If a game ball is not detected by the detection means until the first time elapses after the transition to, the setting related to a specific effect triggered by the elapse of the first time since the transition to the standby state When the specific condition is satisfied, the specific effect is ended when the second time longer than the first time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the transition to the standby state is made. If the game ball is detected by the detection means from the time the first time elapses until the first time elapses, the first time has elapsed since the game ball was last detected by the detection means. To set for a particular effect is notified, the end game ball is characterized in that a particular effect is terminated in response that has passed the second time from the time detected by said detecting means.

  (F) The setting relating to the specific performance is adjusted by operating the operating means in the specific mode.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Production display device, 27r ... Display area, 35 ... Out port, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM, 80 ... movable body, BT1 ... first operation button, BT2 ... second operation button, BT3 ... third Operation button, LE ... control lever, M1 ... volume meter, M2 ... sound quality selection image, SE6 ... out port sensor.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can execute a specific performance and can notify a setting related to the specific performance,
Production control means for performing production control;
Detection means for detecting a game ball;
Operation means operable by the player;
Adjustment control means capable of adjusting settings related to a specific performance,
The production control means includes
If a game ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a predetermined time, it is related to a specific effect when the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. Notify the settings and start standby production,
When the operation means is operated in a specific manner between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time, the setting related to a specific effect is notified,
In the case where the operation means is operated in the specific mode and the setting related to the specific performance is notified, the game ball is moved between the standby state and the predetermined time elapses. When detected by the detecting means, the standby effect is not started when the predetermined time has passed since the transition to the standby state, and the game ball is related to the specific effect even after the game ball is detected by the detecting device. A gaming machine that informs you of the settings.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit starts a specific effect when a setting related to the specific effect is adjusted.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect control means starts a specific effect in a dedicated effect mode when a setting related to the specific effect is adjusted.   When the specific effect is started when the setting related to the specific effect is adjusted, the effect control means ends the specific effect when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the specific effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3 to be played.   The adjustment control means may determine whether the period from the transition to the standby state until the predetermined time elapses or after the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a setting relating to the production of the game can be adjusted.