JP6625100B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with an adjusting unit capable of adjusting a sound volume.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine provided with an adjusting means capable of adjusting a volume of a game effect, and when a predetermined time has elapsed without firing of a game ball, the volume is returned to a standard volume. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-89649

  However, according to the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, when performing a test for receiving the certification of the gaming machine or when explaining for selling the gaming machine beside the gaming machine, Even if the volume of the sound is adjusted to silence, the volume automatically returns to the standard volume. For this reason, the silencing effect cannot be reliably achieved despite the adjustment to silence.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the sound volume from being adjusted to a non-silent volume despite being adjusted to silence. That is.

(1) A gaming machine provided with adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume (for example, a volume adjusting button 84 external to a gaming machine operable by a player, a volume setting switch 83 of an effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) (For example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine)
Effect setting means capable of setting effects in the gaming machine,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Further comprising effect control means for controlling an effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means,
The adjusting means,
It is possible to adjust at least the stage of the volume of the sound relating to the production of the game to a predetermined stage (for example, the volume 0) corresponding to silence (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, steps S913 and S914 in FIG. 20). ),
When the volume level is not adjusted to the predetermined level, a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a situation in which no game is being played continues for a predetermined period, an operation of resetting the volume level to the initial volume level is performed. Based on the satisfaction of the condition, the sound volume level is set to a specific level larger than the predetermined level (for example, the initial volume level set by the volume setting switch 83 of the performance board 80 inside the gaming machine, While adjusting to a predetermined initial sound volume stage and a middle sound volume stage in the range of adjustable sound volume stages (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG. 20),
When the stage of the volume is adjusted to the predetermined stage, the stage of the volume is not adjusted to the specific stage even if the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S921 in FIG. 20). , Step S922) ,
The effect setting means,
As the setting of the effect, it is possible to at least make settings related to sound control,
When the stage of the volume is adjusted to the predetermined stage by the adjusting unit, the setting related to sound control is disabled,
The effect control means,
Based on receiving the command information, it is possible to output a predetermined minute sound larger than silence,
The predetermined minute sound can be output even when the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting unit.
The gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the advantageous state is controlled,
Operating means operable by the player;
State control means for controlling the state of the operation means to a first state and a second state,
The state control means, when the level of the sound volume is not adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, changes the state of the operation means from the first state at a first timing after the notification effect is started. The second state is controlled, the second state is controlled to the first state after a lapse of a specific period in the second state, and the second state is controlled at a second timing after the first state.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the stage of the sound volume from being adjusted to a specific stage although the stage is necessary and adjusted to the stage of the volume corresponding to silence.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
It is possible for the player to vibrate the gaming machine in a recognizable manner (for example, to vibrate with the vibrator motor 126),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the game machine is prohibited from vibrating (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent generation of a sound due to vibration of the gaming machine, although the volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
It is possible to generate a wind so that the player can recognize it as an effect of the game (for example, blowing with the blowing device 85),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, generation of wind from the gaming machine is prohibited (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent generation of a sound due to wind even though the sound volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
Further comprising a movable member (for example, a first upper part 29L, a second upper part 29R);
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the operation of the movable member is prohibited (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of sound due to the operation of the movable member, even though the sound volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
Further provided is an effect setting means (eg, an effect setting menu in FIG. 21) capable of setting an effect in the gaming machine,
The effect setting means,
As the setting of the effect, at least a setting related to sound control can be made (for example, a setting of a single notification mode for outputting a single notification sound in FIG. 21),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the setting relating to the sound control is disabled (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S917 in FIG. 20, FIG. 21). reference).

According to such a configuration, useless setting can be disabled even if it is set.
(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means,
The effect control means,
Based on the reception of the command information, it is possible to output a predetermined minute sound larger than silence (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a command from the game control microcomputer 560, A predetermined sound is output at a very low volume.),
Even when the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the predetermined minute sound can be output (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S914 in FIG. 20). ).

  According to such a configuration, even when the volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence, it can be reliably notified that the command information has been normally received.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The adjusting means is provided inside the gaming machine, and an internal setting means (e.g., an internal part of the gaming machine) capable of setting the initial sound volume stage of the sound volume stage adjusted by the adjusting device as the specific stage. Volume control switch 83) of the effect control board 80,
The adjusting means,
When the stage of the sound volume is not adjusted to the predetermined stage, the stage of the sound volume is changed to the initial volume based on a condition that a situation where a game is not being played continues for a predetermined period is satisfied as the predetermined condition. (For example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG. 20),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level, the volume level is changed to the initial volume level even if a condition that a situation in which a game is not played is continued for a predetermined period is satisfied as the predetermined condition. (For example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 and S922 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, when the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period, even when the volume level is returned to the initial volume level, it is necessary to deal with silence. It is possible to prevent the volume level from returning to the initial volume level even though the volume level has been adjusted.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The adjusting means,
Internal adjusting means (for example, a volume setting switch of an effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) provided inside the gaming machine and capable of adjusting the level of the volume of the sound relating to the performance of the game to the predetermined level. 83)
External adjustment means provided outside the gaming machine and capable of adjusting the volume level of the sound relating to the production of the game, but which cannot be adjusted to the predetermined level (for example, a player-operable Volume adjustment button 84 external to the main gaming machine, and the volume adjustment button 84 cannot adjust the volume to zero.)

  According to such a configuration, since it is impossible to adjust the volume to the level corresponding to silence from outside the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the volume from being illegally adjusted to the level corresponding to silence.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a figure for explaining operation of an upper character. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an effect control process process. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the information effect and the mode of the button. It is an effect drawing which shows the relationship between the information effect and the mode of the button. It is a figure showing an information production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the operation effect control timing regarding self-powered continuous striking and automatic continuous striking in specific continuous striking effect. It is a figure showing the appearance of the volume setting switch provided in the effect control board of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence between a switch position indicated by a setting instruction unit of a volume setting switch and setting contents. It is a flowchart which shows a volume setting process. It is a figure showing an example of an effect setting menu screen.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (game components to be described later). (Excluding the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hitting ball. On the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 is detachably mounted. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a hit game ball can flow down.

  The member that forms the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the near side on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 that can be operated to hold and tilt in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand) and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See).

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 includes a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to a position closer to the left or right of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical position but may be in the left and right positional relationship. In addition, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided as the operation means.

  A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation on the operation rod is provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the lower plate body or the like. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Here, when a notification effect or the like to be described later is executed, an effect in which the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is vibrated by the vibrator motor 126 is executed. The vibration of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the hit ball operation handle 5. By doing so, the effect of the notification can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hit ball operation handle 5. It should be noted that a mechanism for generating vibration such as the vibrator motor 126 may be provided near the hitting operation handle 5 (or inside the hitting operation handle 5) so that the vibration is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them, A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has an effect symbol display area on the display screen for performing a variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can be In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three effect symbols (for effect) for decoration (for effect) of left, middle, and right is formed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. (2) When the display of the special symbol is changed, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is the first start winning opening 13). Alternatively, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the fluctuation display (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0, and the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. I do. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is determined in advance as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that a game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that symbols (examples of identification information) are finally stopped and displayed.

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is shown on the second special symbol display 8b. When derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stop, oscillate, zoom in or out, or deform, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols are synchronously changed and displayed while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). At the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (a production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 9 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the first start port switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning port 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning port (second start port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second start port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting prize can be easily won), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in an open state, game balls are more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, game balls are more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of activated prize balls entering the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second number of hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball operating handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the change display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the change display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the change display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display 8b starts the second special symbol change display (change), and the effect display device 9 starts the effect symbol change display. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning port 14. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can be started, the second number of reserved storages is increased by one on the condition that the second number of reserved storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Of the effect symbol as the symbol is displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (a total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (the total hold storage number). , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined holding storage display unit, the number of holding storages can be specified as the holding storage display by, for example, the number of display of a predetermined image (by displaying the holding storage images one by one corresponding to each of the holding storage information, The number of pending storages is specified.) Is displayed. In this way, the provision of the total suspension storage display unit for displaying the total number makes it easy to grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are the hold display or the hold. This is called a memory display.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed, the large winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thereby, the repetition continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined that a jackpot is determined, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning prize ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. From the state to an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, each time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of the lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  In addition, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) that can be visually recognized by the player when a predetermined effect is performed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  In addition, a first upper part 29L and a second upper part as a movable body that can protrude from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 290 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game frame are provided above the game frame. An accessory 29R is provided. The first upper part 29L on the left side from the player can be rotated by the first upper part motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper part 29R on the right side from the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper part.

  The rotation angles of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R can be adjusted stepwise. A first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper part 29L, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper part 29L. A second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper part 29R, and emits light with the same brightness regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper part 29R. As described above, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, the control of the light emitting means can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  On the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3, a volume control button 84 including a left button for decreasing the volume and a right button for increasing the volume is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that allows a ball to be lent by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 2 shows a state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side as viewed from the player. The rotation angles of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R with respect to a shaft 290 provided in the game frame can be adjusted in a stepwise manner. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0, 45, 60, and 90 degrees. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. For example, if the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper role moves from 0 degrees to 45 degrees during the execution of the upper role production described later, and when the upper role production ends, the upper role production ends. The object returns to the initial 0 degree position. Further, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

  FIG. 2A shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 0 degree, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all from the game frame. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory is set to 0 degrees, the upper accessory does not operate, and light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. Not even. In addition, an effect may be executed in which light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B leaks from a gap in the game frame. When the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degree, control may be performed so that the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B do not emit light.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the upper accessory is set at 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. However, even if the luminance is the same, the light reaching the player is smaller than that at 60 degrees or 90 degrees because the light emitting surface is small. Less. FIG. 2C shows a state in which the upper accessory is set at 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light reaching the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B is larger than in the case of 45 degrees.

  FIG. 2D shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle most protruding from the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface is the largest, the most light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory in a stepless manner.

  Here, in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the operation speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, the rotation speed of the rotation of the upper accessory increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. In this way, by making the rotation speed different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to standardize the effect time of the effect executed when the upper accessory is operated.

  FIG. 3 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, the big hit probability after the big hit game state ends, the base after the big hit game state ends, the fluctuation time after the big hit game state ends, the number of releases in the big hit ( (Number of rounds), and the opening time of each round.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has been established (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hitting game state, the probable state in which the special game state is a state where the probability of being determined to be the big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probable state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to (probability abbreviated state and also referred to as a high probability state) is called a “probable big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened compared to the non-time reduction state, in association with the probability change state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. It should be noted that, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds is called “normal big hit”.

  In addition, as a special game state, the frequency of the variable prize ball device 15 being opened is increased in association with the probability change state or the time saving state, so that the frequency of the game balls entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased. There is a case where the electric chu support control state for facilitating prize winning in the variable prize ball device 15 (higher entry and higher frequency) is controlled. Since the electric tuner support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power tue support control will be described. The control of the electric chew support includes a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) to quickly derive and display the display result (normal symbol shortening control), and a normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stopped symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to extend the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Is increased, and the game ball is easily started and won (the condition for executing the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that a game state is established in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol are increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high-frequency state) is a ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls in accordance with the winning with respect to the number of launched balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Further, such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting winning with the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chewing support control”.

  In this embodiment, the term “high-probability state (probable state)” and the “low-probability state (non-probability state)” are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability. , A “high base state (power control support state)” and a “low base state (non-power support control state)”.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, “low-probability low-base state”, “low-probability-high-base state”, and “high-probability-high-base state” Used. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low-probability state and that the base state is the high-base state. The “high-probability high-base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high-probability state and that the state of the base is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot, are provided as the 15 round jackpots. The normal big hit is a big hit that is controlled to a non-probable change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low-probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit game state. In a normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probable change state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the time saving state and the high base state are the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times, Is continued until the earlier condition of the condition until the occurrence of the condition is satisfied. Note that the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled to a non-probable change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric tuner support control state (low-probability low-base state).

  The probable jackpot is a jackpot in which, after the end of the fifteen round jackpot gaming state, control is performed to shift to the probable change state, the time saving state, and the high base state (high-probability high base state). In the probable big hit, the condition that such a high-probability high base state is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue until you do.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 4 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The microcomputer 560 for game control further includes a random number circuit 503 for generating a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, since the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) hereinafter executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol change display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the start winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data. The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

  Further, the microcomputer 560 for game control includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes a signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70 Various effects control, such as control of the sound output of the sound. In the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control CPU 101 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 102, so that the effect control microcomputer 100 (or the effect control CPU 101) executes the following (or To perform the processing) specifically means that the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the effect control board 80.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To enter through. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. I do. The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Input via port. The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate and to play the entire pachinko gaming machine 1. Vibration is performed so that the person can recognize it. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper accessory motor 30L to operate the first upper accessory 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). The effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper accessory motor 30R to operate the second upper accessory 29R via a motor drive circuit (not shown). The effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided above the game frame via the lamp driver board 35. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may perform separate control instead of performing the same control for the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R. For example, the rotation angles and the light amounts of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R may be changed separately. Further, an effect of alternately operating the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R or illuminating them alternately may be executed.

  Further, inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a blowing device 85 capable of generating a wind toward the player so that the player can recognize the effect as a game effect. The effect control CPU 101 operates the motor of the blower 85 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the blower 85.

  The effect control board 80 is provided with a volume setting switch 83. The volume setting switch 83 is a switch for setting the initial volume of the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 27, the possibility of volume adjustment by a player or the like using the volume adjustment button 84, and the like. Used by store clerks. The volume setting switch 83 is provided on the effect control board 80 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated from outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the player cannot basically operate it. The volume setting switch 83 will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Further, an operation detection signal indicating that a player's operation on the volume adjustment button 84 has been detected is input from the volume adjustment button 84 to the effect control CPU 101 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Thereby, the effect control CPU 101 can adjust the volume of the effect sound of the game in accordance with the operation detection signal of the volume adjustment button 84 from the player.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 5 shows the types of random numbers, update ranges, applications, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether to make a big hit. The random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, and probable jackpot) and the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): Determines a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types such as a normal jackpot and a probable jackpot are included as the jackpot which is the specific game state. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the type of the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is also determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random 1 is also a big hit symbol determining random number.

  The variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine which variation pattern type is included in the determined variation pattern type. Is determined to be the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without a reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time reduction state and the non-time reduction state when the display result is incorrect. , The fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than when the time reduction is not shorter in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time reduction state is not, The rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be high is set. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuating time is shorter than when not in the time reduction state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set such that the selection ratio is different between when the number of reserved storages of each special symbol for performing the variation display is equal to or more than a predetermined number and when the number is smaller than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol for which the variable display is performed is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the number of reserved storages for which the variable display time is reduced is executed compared to when the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, compared to when the hold number reduction control state is not set, the setting is made so that the rate of selection of the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is increased. Alternatively, the average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the case of not being in the hold number reduction control state. Further, in the suspension number reduction control, even when the same variation pattern type is selected, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shorter than when the suspension number reduction control state is not set.

  Further, the variation pattern may be a one-stage determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-stage determination method in which the variation pattern is determined after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time (non-probable change) big hit determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not the probable change state, that is, a non-probable change state), and a positive change big hit determination table used in the probable change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 6A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal time big hit determination table, and is written in the right column of FIG. 6A in the probability change big hit determination table. Are set as the jackpot determination values. The jackpot determination value set in the probability change jackpot determination table is set to a common jackpot determination value (referred to as a normal jackpot determination value or a first jackpot determination value) common to the jackpot determination value set in the normal jackpot determination table. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times as many) of jackpot determination values as the jackpot determination table at the time of the probability change (referred to as the jackpot determination value at the time of the probability change or the second jackpot determination value) is set. . As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the random number for random determination (random R). If any of the big hit determination values shown is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a big hit (usually a big hit or a probable big hit). Note that “probability” illustrated in FIG. 6A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 13 (the change display of the first special symbol is changed). It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for the first special symbol. FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (the change display of the second special symbol is changed). It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when the game is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination tables in FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C is used for determining a big hit type when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of the jackpot is determined to be one of “normal jackpot” and “probable jackpot”, and is referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B, the determination values (big hit type determination) that are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and correspond to “normal jackpot” and “probably variable jackpot”, respectively. Value) is set. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6C, the determination values (big hit type determination) that are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and correspond to “normal big hit” and “probably variable big hit”, respectively. Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to “normal big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The judgment value corresponding to the “probable change big hit” is also set as a judgment value corresponding to the big hit symbol “7” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with the random 1 value matching as the jackpot type, and also determines the big hit symbol with the random 1 value matching as the jackpot symbol. I do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6 (B) and the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 6 (C) have the same ratio determined as the probable variable big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table into the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type having a larger number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit is advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 6C may have a higher percentage determined as the probability variable big hit than the first special symbol big hit type determination table in FIG. 6B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher in the probability of the probability of a large hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be set to have a higher probability of being determined to be the probability variable big hit than the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining a variation pattern of a special symbol and an effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing, in a table form, a fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 7A shows a determination table for when the normal state is out of position, and FIG. 7B shows a determination table for when the time saving state is out of position. (C) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a positive change big hit determination table. Each of the determination tables in FIGS. 7A to 7D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to a game state, and is used to determine (determine) a variation pattern type and a variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 7, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach the reach.

  “Normal reach” in each table in FIG. 7 indicates a variation pattern of the normal reach in which a particularly fancy effect is not performed when in the reach state. “Super reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern for performing a reach effect of displaying a special effect image when a reach state is attained.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is high and the reliability of the big hit is high compared to “normal reach”. Further, “super reach” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). It should be noted that four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and a large hit expectation (a big hit) is established such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. Probabilities) are high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for a jackpot, an expectation for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is an expectation (a rate of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach change is performed 100 times. If a big hit occurs 60 times in the event of a hit, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the big hit appearance is 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation for shifting to the probability change state (rate of probability change).

  Note that the fluctuation pattern shown in the out-of-office determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “normal jackpot” display result. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the column of “fluctuation pattern” in FIG. 4th super-reach variation pattern executed in seconds. "

  In the table of FIG. 7, the columns described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate functions as a variation pattern type determination table unit that indicates the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, all values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated in a numerical range. For example, taking the example of FIG. 7A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random numbers of 1 to 251 Is determined to be “normal reach” as the variation pattern type.

  In the table of FIG. 7, columns described as “random three ranges” and “variation patterns” indicate functions as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates a relationship between “random three ranges” and “variation patterns”. Column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “second reach”. 4 super reach ”.

  All values of random 3 (1 to 220) are allocated to each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type in a plurality of numerical value ranges. For example, in the example of FIG. 7A, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of random numbers 1 to 220. If it matches any of the determination values assigned to ７０70, it is determined that the variation pattern is “first super reach (50 seconds)”.

  When the fluctuation display result is out of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a determination table is selected as follows to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the result of the variable display is out of order, the out-of-ordinary out-of-state judgment table in FIG. On the other hand, when the result of the fluctuation display is out of order in the time saving state, the out-of-hours time state out-of-office determination table in FIG. 7B is selected. By using the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the reach ratio at the time of departure from the normal state and at the time of departure from the time reduction state is constant regardless of the number of suspensions.

  When the fluctuation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time saving state is set or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected. If the result of the variable display is a large-variable big hit regardless of whether or not the time saving state is set, the large-variable big hit determination table of FIG. 7D is selected.

  In the determination table at the time of deviation from the time saving state in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 7A. 7B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state deviation time judgment table of FIG. 7A. To reduce the percentage of reach fluctuations that are determined to be normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (fluctuations that result in an out-of-reach display rather than reach)) and lower, Data is set.

As a result, the rate of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is higher in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state (normal state). In this case, the fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time shorter than that in the case of (1). Thus, by selecting the determination table, it is possible to realize a time saving state. Also, the normal variability that is time varying better when the time reduction conditions than non-time reduction state is set to be short, it is possible to reduce the holding digestion in time reduction state.

  In the determination tables of FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B which are selected at the time of the outlier, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that the normal reach> super reach. Have been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D that are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection rate of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship of a ratio such as normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the super reach reach effect (the ratio of the super reach reach effect when the reach is selected) becomes higher than that at the time of the loss, so the super reach reach The effect can enhance the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, the determination table of FIG. 7D that is selected when the jackpot is a probable variable jackpot has a lower normal reach than the determination table of FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the rate at which the type of the super reach effect is selected increases. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach performance (the ratio of the super reach reach production when reach is selected) is higher when a probability change is a big hit than when it is a normal big hit. By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the probability change jackpot.

  It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for the variable display is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of hold times. However, even under conditions where the number-of-reservations reduction control is executed (for example, when the total number of stored reservations is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach), a sense of expectation for reach is maintained. In addition, the number-of-reserved-time reduction control may be executed so that the fluctuation time of only the super-reach among the reach is not reduced. Furthermore, the number-of-reservations reduction control may be made executable by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be made executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  The main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the possible variation patterns as shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, upon receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the variation of the effect symbol.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command for designating the end of the change of the first and second special symbols (symbol confirmation designation command).

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initial setting by RAM clear). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (at the time of initial setting at the time of restart due to a power failure or the like other than RAM clearing). When power is supplied to the gaming machine, the microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes the game. Send a command. The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variable jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating that the special winning opening is open at the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening that indicates after opening (closing) the special winning opening at the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are big hit end designation commands for designating big hit game state end for each big hit type (normal big hit or probable big hit).

  The command A401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that there is a first start winning. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there is a second start winning.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command for designating that the game state is the probability change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages that indicates the total number of storages to be reserved. The command C100 (H) is a command for designating that the total number of reserved storages is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the command for specifying the total number of storages to be retained is issued when a game ball is placed in the first winning port 13 or the second starting port 14 (for example, when a starting port switch passing process described later is executed). Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the command for designating the subtraction of the total number of storages to be retained is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, at the time of executing a special symbol variation display process described later). In addition, the command for designating the sum pending storage and the command for designating the number of suspended storages may be shared. For example, the total reserved storage number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the reserved storage number after subtraction. It is to be noted that the command for specifying the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages is transmitted instead of the total number of reserved storages, and the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the first reserved number of storages and the second number of reserved storages. May be specified as the total number of pending storages.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are prize-winning determination results such as a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, and a fluctuation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined, and a result of determining the type of the big hit, among the determination results at the time of winning. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) as to which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit will occur at the time of the start winning, and which value range of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the variation pattern type will be in the range of the determination value. . Then, a value that specifies a big hit and a value that specifies the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, and control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. The EXT data of the variation type command is set with a value that specifies the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning based on the value set in the symbol designating command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (hold storage data) corresponding to hold storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) as a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) as a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random value from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and outputs them to the A process of storing (storing) in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is performed. Specifically, based on the winning in the first start winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the first holding storage buffer. Further, based on the winning in the second start winning opening 14, these random numbers are extracted and stored in the second holding storage buffer.

  The fact that the information related to the starting winning prize as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “held on hold”. The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted at the time of the start winning and are not stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the change of the symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of the start winning and used for a prefetch notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a fluctuation type command, a first (second) start winning designation command, and a total reserved storage number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The received winning designating command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a received symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) winning winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command. For example, a storage area for storing data that can specify a received command is secured so that various commands such as commands can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control patterns of the effect symbols performed in response to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol correspond to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation of the effect symbol and the reach. It is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in an effect or various effect operations not accompanied by a variable display of effect symbols. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents in response to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, normal initialization processing, non-normal game state restoration processing, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern , Random number update processing such as determination of the type of a random number, change pattern determination, and the like, and random number update processing for an initial value (update processing of the initial value of the count value of a normal random number generation counter for symbol hit determination) and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interruption process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-off signal has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the ordinary symbol display 10, the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b, and the ordinary symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). As for the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the ordinary symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination, such as a random number for determining a normal symbol hit and a random number for determining a big hit type used in game control, is performed (determination random number updating process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, a normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the ordinary symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to an ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the ordinary symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and changes the value of the ordinary symbol process flag to a game state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the ordinary symbol display control data for effecting the display of the ordinary symbol in the output buffer for setting the ordinary symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the ordinary symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

  Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the gaming control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores the reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as the random number for the jackpot determination obtained based on the winning start to the first starting winning opening 13 as described above. A first holding storage buffer to be stored, and a second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a random number for a jackpot determination obtained based on a winning start in the second starting winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the storage number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the starting port switch passing process, if the first starting port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is set on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by one, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a random pattern (A random number for use) are extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area of the first hold storage buffer. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and processing for storing (storing) the data indicating “first” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed. On the other hand, if the second starting port switch 14a is on, the second number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is increased by one, and numerical data (for example, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one, and processing for storing (storing) the data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the totaling is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines a variation pattern (determines a variation pattern using a variation pattern type determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number), and counts a variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of time measurement of the variable time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol change process (S303) is a process of proceeding to a special symbol stop process when the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. The special symbol stop process (S304) is to display the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is counted by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stopped symbol.

  The special winning opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. The special winning opening process (S306) confirms that the control for transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect in the big hit game state to the effect controlling microcomputer 100 and that the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening process (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the production control main processing executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) mounted on the production control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining a start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S701). ). Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the production control process, the production control CPU 101 first analyzes the received production control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received production control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like (command analysis processing: S704). Next, effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as a variation display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state is performed. An effect control is executed by selecting a process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag).

  Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) ) Is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range. It is used as a random number by being extracted at a predetermined timing.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). Thereafter, an upper accessory setting process for setting the operation mode of the upper accessory attached to the upper portion of the game frame is executed (S708). Then, the process returns to S702. The upper accessory setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 after the power is turned on and after steps S701 to S707, and includes the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R attached to the upper part of the game frame. This is a process for setting the rotation angle (opening / closing angle) of the. The rotation angle of the upper accessory is provided in a plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, etc.), and one angle arbitrarily selected from the rotation angles can be set.

  Here, in the initial state (when the power is first turned on or when the power is turned on by clearing the RAM), the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude from 90 degrees which is the rotation angle most protruding from the game frame. (For example, 45 degrees). In this way, even when no adjustment is made, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object.

  The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as an initial operation for operation confirmation. At the time of performing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each accessory is present at the initial position based on a detection signal from the accessory sensor serving as detecting means provided near each accessory. I do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the upper accessory is not set. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the initialization designation command shown in FIG. 8, it determines that the period is the upper character setting period, and when the initialization designation command has not been received (power failure recovery designation). If a command is received), it is determined that the period is not the upper accessory setting period.

  In the upper part setting process, the rotation angle and the rotation speed of the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R are set in accordance with the set angles, so that the shaft 290 provided in the game frame is set. It is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object such as a game frame of another gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine or a data lamp arranged on the upper portion while operating the upper accessory rotating with respect to the gaming machine. .

  By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, in response to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect display device 9, various lamps, By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper character 29L, the second upper character 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect process (S700) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then sets the value of the effect control process flag. Of any of S800 to S807 in accordance with.

  In the effect control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variation display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed in the second special symbol. The control relating to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination, such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect refers to pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage information) and changing the special symbol based on the hold information This is an effect technique in which the content of the display is determined and a notice is given at an earlier stage of how the special symbol will be changed in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display based on the hold information is executed, a big hit may be generated later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetch effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuation process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the fluctuation time. The processing during the round (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to the post-round process. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to the big hit end process. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control on the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes the process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table includes a process timer set value and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the mode of each variation constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variable display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. In the process timer set value, a variation time in the variation mode is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control for displaying the effect symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

[Information production]
Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, an information effect is performed by the effect control CPU 101 to notify that the game is controlled to the big hit game state, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In the notification effect, a battle effect in which the characters fight each other and the ally character wins the enemy character will result in a big hit, and a story in which the predetermined story continues and reaches the final stage will be a big hit. There is an effect, a character effect in which a predetermined character is notified of a big hit. In addition, other effects may be provided in the notification effect, and a plurality of types of each effect may be provided.

  In the following, a battle effect among the information effects will be specifically described. Also, in the battle effect, it is determined that the big hit display result is obtained when the ally character wins, and that the misaligned display result is obtained when the ally character loses (the enemy character wins). Hereinafter, a case where a teammate character wins a big hit will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, such a notification effect such as a battle effect is executed during the probability change state. Note that the notification effect may be executed not in the probable change state but in the normal game state.

[About the mode of the button]
When the battle effect is executed, the state of the push button 120 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a button) as operation means that can be operated by the player is changed by the effect control CPU 101. The effect control CPU 101 changes the state of the push button 120 between the first state and the second state by controlling the vibrator motor 126. The first state indicates a normal state in which the push button 120 is stopped, and the second state indicates a vibration state in which the push button 120 is vibrating. During the battle effect, the state of the push button 120 changes between a continuous state and a vibration state. For example, in the battle effect, three timings of a first timing, a second timing, and a third timing are provided as timings at which the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state.

[Relationship between notification effects and button modes]
FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the notification effect and the button mode. The battle effect as the notification effect is executed at a timing after the variable display is started and the reach is reached. FIG. 13 shows the execution timing and buttons of each effect in the battle effect. At time t1, which is the start timing of the battle effect, the mode of the button is the normal mode. A continuous hitting effective period in which a continuous hitting operation on the push button 120 is effectively detected from the time t1 is set to a maximum of 10 seconds.

  When the number of times the player performs the continuous hitting operation within the continuous hitting effective period reaches a predetermined number, the life gauge of the enemy character becomes 0 at time t2. At the first timing when the life gauge becomes 0, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state continues until the time t3 at which the last blow effect of giving the last blow to the enemy character is executed. Even if the number of consecutive hits does not reach the predetermined number or the consecutive hits are not executed within the effective period of the consecutive strikes, a push button is required as a mandatory vibration period from 3 seconds before the last one-shot effect as an essential vibration period. 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state.

  The push button 120 in the vibration state is controlled to the normal state for two seconds after the time t3. Thereafter, at a second time when the attack hits the enemy at time t4, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. Here, a period from time t3 of the last blow effect to time t4 from when the attack hits the enemy is an operation valid period in which an operation on the push button 120 by the player is detected. Even if the operation of the player is detected during the valid operation period, the state of the push button 120 does not become a vibration state, but becomes a vibration state at the second timing when an attack hits the enemy on the production screen. If the push button 120 is not operated during the operation validity period, the screen is switched from FIG. 14D to FIG. 14E at time t4 and the push button 120 is in a vibration state. Such a vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from the time t4. Thereafter, at the time t5 when the enemy falls, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 continues for 3 seconds from time t5.

  Thereafter, at the third timing at which the victory display is made at time t6, the state of the push button 120 is controlled from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds from time t6. By controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the timing of the victory display at time t6, it is notified again that the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Then, at the stop timing of the variable display at time t7, the push button 120 is controlled from the vibration state to the normal state (not shown). Further, after time t7, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, the state of the push button 120 changes at various timings during the battle effect, which is one of the notification effects that notify the big hit game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player. Can be improved. Specifically, the effect of the battle can be further enhanced by a combination of the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is made to vibrate.

  Further, the period during which the vibration state is controlled is different between after the lapse of the first timing and after the lapse of the second timing. Therefore, an effect can be suitably executed by combining the control of the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period of controlling the vibration to the vibration state.

  Further, the continuous hitting effective period of the continuous hitting effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13 is a period that can be varied within a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is a non-variable period of 5 seconds. As described above, by providing a variable period and a non-variable period in the battle effect, the range of the effect can be expanded.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the vibration state is controlled to a period including the vibration period after the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds, and the vibration state is controlled to a period of 5 seconds after the second timing. . Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the state is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. With this configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the combination of the period and the timing of controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify that the game is controlled to the big hit game state.

  Next, the relationship between the notification effect described with reference to FIG. 13 and the mode of the button will be described with reference to the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the battle effect as the notification effect is executed. FIG. 14 is an effect drawing showing the relationship between the notification effect and the button mode. As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14H, the battle effects are executed in this order, and times t1 to t7 show the effect screen at timings corresponding to times t1 to t7 in FIG. The display on the right side of each drawing in FIGS. 14A to 14H is a diagram showing a state of the push button 120 in each effect screen.

  In the effect display device 9, when the variable display is executed, the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 is started at the center of the screen. When the battle effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 14A, the effect symbols are in the reach display mode (the display mode in which the left and right effect symbols are the same and the medium effect symbol is changing). At the timing, the effect symbols 91 to 93 move to the corners of the screen and are reduced and displayed, and the battle effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the battle effect is started at time t1, an ally character 94 and an enemy character 95 appear, and characters specifying the battle effect such as “battle” are displayed. . In addition, a life gauge 99 for displaying the level of the life (endurance) of the enemy character 95 is displayed on the right side of the screen. Further, as an operation promoting effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player, a button image 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed, and a continuous hitting operation is executed by a character “repeat” corresponding to the button image 98. It is suggested that The state of the push button 120 when the battle effect is started is in a normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (b), when a continuous hit operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected by the push sensor during the operation valid period (10 seconds), an effect in which the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95. Is executed. Then, the life gauge 99 of the enemy character 95 decreases with the attack of the ally character 94. The mode of the push button 120 during the continuous hit period is in a normal state. At the beginning of the validity period, the life is reduced by a small number of continuous hits (for example, two times), but the life is not reduced unless a large number of times (for example, three times) is repeated after the validity period. What should I do? In this way, it is possible to prevent the life gauge 99 from immediately becoming 0 due to the continuous hitting operation.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14C, the life gauge 99 becomes 0 at time t2 when the number of continuous hitting operations reaches a specified number (for example, 30 times). Further, when the life gauge 99 becomes 0, an effect in which the enemy character 95 jumps up by the attack of the ally character 94 is executed. When the life gauge 99 becomes 0, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At the first timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 as shown in FIG. 14C, the push button 120 is in the vibrating state, thereby notifying that the big hit has been determined. The push button 120 continuously vibrates for the remaining period of the continuous hitting valid period and for the required vibration period of 3 seconds. Note that if the continuous hit operation is not executed within the valid period shown in FIG. 14B or if the continuous hit operation does not reach the specified number of times within the valid period, FIG. Screen. Then, at the timing when the screen of FIG. 14C is displayed, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state for 3 seconds, which is the essential vibration period.

  At time t3 after the essential vibration period of 3 seconds has elapsed, the last one-shot effect shown in FIG. 14D is executed. In the last blow effect, it is suggested that the operation of pressing the push button 120 once by the character “blow” corresponding to the button image 98 together with the character “decide by one blow”. The state of the push button 120 during the one-shot effect is in a normal state. When the push button 120 is pressed during the one-shot effect, an effect is performed in which the ally character 94 gives the enemy character 95 the last shot (not shown). For two seconds when the last blow effect is executed, the state of the push button 120 is maintained in the normal state.

  At the timing of time t4 shown in FIG. 14E when the last blow hits the enemy, the effect of the screen shining vigorously is executed, and the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the push button 120 is controlled to vibrate. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. Thereafter, at time t5 after the vibration state has elapsed for 5 seconds, an effect is performed in which the enemy character 95 falls down. At this time, the mode of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. The normal state of the push button 120 lasts for 3 seconds. Note that the button image 98 may be displayed at the timing of the time t4.

  After the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state for 3 seconds at time t5, a victory display screen indicating that the ally character has won the enemy character by playing a piece is displayed as shown in FIG. You. At this time, the button image 98 is not displayed on the screen, but the mode of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state. The vibration state of the push button 120 continues for 5 seconds. It is informed again that a big hit will be caused by such a winning display and the vibration state. Then, after the vibration state continues for 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop changing display in a combination of the big hit display results at the center of the screen. At the timing when the variable display is stopped, the state of the push button 120 changes from the vibration state to the normal state. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (c), it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state at the timing when the life gauge 99 of the enemy becomes 0, and that a big hit occurs. Further, the push button 120 is vibrated at the timing when the enemy is hit as shown in FIG. With this configuration, after the big hit game state is notified, the push button 120 is further vibrated in accordance with the effect development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately notify the control to the big hit gaming state, and to further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14C, at the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to vibrate by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibration state without displaying the button image 98. By doing so, the effect can be suitably executed by combining the control of the push button 120 to the vibration state and the button image 98.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (c), (e), and (g), the state of the push button 120 changes to the vibration state in response to the effect performed on the screen, so that the execution timing of the effect and the vibration Depending on the timing of the change to the state, it is possible to improve the comfort when the game is executed. Further, the effect can be sharpened by the execution timing of the effect and the timing of the change to the vibration state.

  Note that an LED as a light emitting means may be provided inside the push button 120 as the operating means. The effect control CPU 101 may control the light emission of the LED while controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state. For example, in the normal state shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14D, control is performed to cause the LED to emit white or red light (white is a normal color, red is a color that prompts button operation, and the like). In the vibration states of (c), (e), and (g), the control to make the LED emit rainbow light in accordance with the vibration may be performed to notify that the state is controlled to the big hit game state. As described above, by changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means depending on the vibration state of the operating means, it is possible to improve the interest. Note that the timing of the mode of the vibration and the light emission may not necessarily be the same, and the timing of the vibration and the light emission may be different depending on the expectation degree of the big hit.

  Next, a table for determining the content of the notification effect and a flowchart when the battle effect is executed will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a notification effect determination table. In the notification effect determination table, it is determined whether the content of the notification effect is a battle effect, a story effect, or a character effect. The notification effect determination table includes a big hit notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A and a loss notification effect determination table of FIG. 15B. These notification effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102.

  The big hit time notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A is used when it is determined that the fluctuation display result of the current fluctuation display is the big hit display result. On the other hand, the out-of-office notification effect determination table in FIG. 15 (B) is used when it is determined that the fluctuating display result of the current fluctuating display is to be the off-ramp display result.

  In the notification effect determination tables of FIGS. 15A and 15B, a total of 100 numerical values of the random number SR2 (the numerical range of 0 to 99) for the notification effect determination are used to determine the battle effect and the story effect. , And character production decisions. In FIG. 15, SR2 indicates the number of random numbers assigned to each effect.

  In the big hit time notification effect determination table of FIG. 15A, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relation of “character effect <story effect <battle effect” is determined by the value of the random number SR2 for the information effect determination. I have. Further, in the out-of-office notification effect determination table of FIG. 15B, data is set so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relation of “character effect> story effect> battle effect” is determined by the value of the random number SR2 for the information effect determination. Have been.

  By setting the data as shown in FIG. 15, at the time of the big hit, the effect content is determined so that the selection ratio of the magnitude relation of “character effect <story effect <battle effect” is larger than at the time of the loss. Therefore, the big hit expectation increases in the order of “character production <story production <battle production”.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is one process executed by the effect control CPU 101 in the effect symbol change start process (S801).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change state (S901). In S901, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the probable change state based on whether or not there is a probable change state designation command in the received command buffer. If the current game state is in the probable change state (Y in S901), effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S902. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not in the probable changing state (N in S901), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed with the current fluctuation (S908), and ends the process.

  In S902, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is super reach. If the variation to be executed this time is super reach (Y in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines an information effect to be executed based on the extracted value of the extracted SR2 and an information effect determination table based on the display result ( S903), and proceeds to S904. In S903, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result of the variation executed this time based on the display result designation command in the received command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation to be executed this time is not super reach (N in S902), effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed with the current variation (S908), and ends the process.

  In S904, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a battle effect is executed based on the content determined in S903. If a battle effect is to be executed (Y in S904), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S905. On the other hand, when the battle effect is not executed (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect to be executed with the current fluctuation (S908), and ends the process.

  In S905, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is a big hit, based on whether or not there is a display result designation command related to the big hit in the reception command buffer. If the variation to be executed this time is a big hit (Y in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode for victory (S906). On the other hand, when the variation to be executed this time is not a big hit (in the case of a loss) (N in S905), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect and button mode for defeat (S907). After S906 or S907, another effect to be executed with the current fluctuation is determined (S908), and the process ends.

  FIG. 16 shows the case where the battle effect is executed while the current game state is in the probable change state, but the battle effect may be executed during the normal game state. Although FIGS. 13 and 14 have described the case where the big hit display result is obtained, a description will be given of the effect for defeat when the miss display result is obtained in S907. When the ally character is defeated, the life gauge 99 does not become 0, no matter how many consecutive hits are executed within the continuous hitting effective period after the start of the battle effect. Further, the push button 120 does not vibrate in the normal state. Then, the character "defeat" is displayed after the expiration of the consecutive hit validity period, and thereafter, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 stop changing display at the center of the screen due to a combination of deviation display results.

[Second embodiment]
Next, as a second embodiment, various configurations in the case where an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided will be described. The automatic continuous tapping function is, for example, a function of the effect control microcomputer 100 based on a function of the automatic continuous tapping based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds. A function in which the detection of an operation is started, and the number of operations is counted by one each time a second period such as 1.0 second elapses, and the detection is performed as if the push button 120 is repeatedly hit. It is. Such an automatic continuous tapping function may be executable during the continuous tapping valid period shown in FIG.

[First Modification of Detection of Player Motion]
As a first modified example, in the case where the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, if the action detecting means has continuously detected one action of the player before the detection validity period, An example will be described in which an invalidation unit that invalidates the detection of the operation is further provided.

  In the first modification, in the case where the automatic continuous hitting function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 100, the operation detecting means continuously detects the operation of the push button 120 of the player before the detection validity period. In this case, an invalidation process for executing control for invalidating the detection of the operation is executed. By performing such control, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined effect.

[Second Modification of Detection of Player Motion]
As a second modification, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, it is possible to set whether or not to perform detection as if a plurality of player actions are continuously performed (setting). A description will be given of an example further provided with setting means (such as setting on a menu screen).

  In the second modification, in the case where the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with the automatic continuous tapping function, for example, during the period in which the variation of the effect design is not being displayed, such as the period in which the customer waiting demonstration is displayed, the automatic continuous tapping function is performed. A setting process that enables setting of whether to enable or disable is enabled. If such a setting is made possible, it is possible to prevent a situation in which it is assumed that a plurality of player actions are continuously performed at unintended timing, thereby reducing the interest in the game. Can be suppressed.

[Third Modification of Detection of Player Motion]
As a third modified example, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, if one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period, the continuous operation is performed at different intervals depending on the situation. An example in which a plurality of player actions have been detected will be described.

  In the third modified example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used, for example, when the operation effect A and the operation effect B having different effect contents can be selectively executed, the operation effect A During execution, during the detection by the automatic continuous tapping, the number of times of operation by the push button 120 is treated as being increased by one each time 1.0 second elapses. Every time 5 seconds elapse, processing is performed in which the number of operations by the push button 120 is treated as increasing by one. By performing such a process, it is possible to perform an action effect suited to the situation.

[Fourth Modification of Detection of Player Motion]
As a fourth modified example, when an automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, a determination means for determining whether or not a motion of the player is detected by the motion detection means when the fluctuation display is not being performed is further provided. An example will be described in which the determination means does not determine that a plurality of operations of the player are continuously performed even when one operation of the player is continuously performed. I do.

  In the fourth modified example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the automatic continuous tapping function is used, in the configuration in which the automatic continuous tapping function can be enabled or disabled, for example, the automatic continuous tapping function can be enabled or disabled again. When performing the setting, after the push button 120 is once operated to switch the function of the automatic continuous tapping to be enabled or disabled, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped, and if the push button 120 is not operated again, the automatic operation is performed again. The control for restricting the function of the continuous tapping from being enabled or disabled is executed. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent an unintended operation from being detected.

[Example of effect control timing for auto-hit effect]
Next, an example of the operation effect control timing regarding the self-powered continuous striking and the automatic continuous stroking in the continuous striking effect is described. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing operation effect control timings related to self-powered continuous striking and automatic continuous striking in a continuous striking effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the continuous-stroke effect, the valid period of the continuous-stroke operation is, for example, a predetermined period from a first timing such as at the start of the reach state to a second timing immediately before the end of the variable display. (For example, 10 seconds). Such a predetermined period may be set as a continuous hitting effective period shown in FIG.

  The self-powered continuous hit start possible period is set corresponding to the entire validity period of the continuous hitting operation. The auto-hit operation start period is started when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses from the start of the effective period of the continuous hit operation, and is started for a specific period (for example, the first half of the effective period of the continuous hit operation). Period) The period up to the elapse is set. Note that the auto continuous hit start period may be started from the start of the period during the effective period of the continuous hit operation. The period after the lapse of the automatic continuous-hit start possible period during the effective period of the continuous hit operation is set as the automatic continuous-hit start impossible period.

  During the self-powered continuous hit start possible period, the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 in accordance with the execution of the self-powered continuous hit is controlled to a predetermined level or less. And a self-stroke continuous action setting period in which the degree of action mode (life reduction mode) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 in response to the execution of the self-stroke is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined level. Thus, even in the same self-powered continuous-stroke startable period, the self-powered continuous-stroke low action setting period and the self-powered continuous-stroke high action set period have different action modes (degrees of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-powered continuous hit. In this way, the self-powered continuous-hit start possible period is set so that the action mode of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  Since the self-powered continuous start operation period and the continuous operation operation valid period are the same, during the continuous operation operation valid period, the self-powered continuous operation can basically be performed at any time, and the operation described above is performed according to the self-powered continuous operation. The production is executable. During the self-powered continuous-stroke low-action setting period during the self-powered continuous-stroke startable period, a low-effect action effect can be executed based on the self-powered continuous hit. In the self-powered continuous hit high action setting period during the self-powered continuous hit start possible period, a high-effect action effect can be executed based on the self-powered continuous hit.

  As described above, the self-powered continuous start can be started, the first half is the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period, and the second half is the self-powered continuous hitting high action setting period. The effect can be linked so as to correspond to the above. For example, during the self-powered continuous hit start possible period, when the start timing of the self-powered continuous hit is the timing during the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period, the slow action effect by the self-powered continuous hit low action setting progresses according to the self-powered continuous hit. After that, when the self-powered continuous hitting high action setting period is reached due to the lapse of the period, the action effect immediately proceeds according to the self-powered continuous hitting, and the life display of the life gauge 99 is displayed at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result. An effect of setting the level to a value according to the result of the variable display is performed. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is set to “0” before the derived display, and when the outlier display result is derived and displayed, the life display level of the life gauge 99 is immediately before the derived display. Then, an effect of setting a specific level of “1” or more is performed.

  Also, during the self-powered continuous hit start possible period, when the start timing of the self-powered continuous hit is the timing during the self-powered continuous hitting action setting period, the self-powered continuous hitting action is set, from the start of the self-powered continuous hit, immediately according to the self-powered continuous hit. It is possible to perform an effect to make the level of the life display of the life gauge 99 a value corresponding to the variable display result at a timing before the derived display of the variable display result.

  During the auto-hit operation start period during the continuous-hit operation effective period, the action mode (life reduction) of the action effect on the life gauge 99 in accordance with the execution of the auto-hit action is controlled to a certain degree. Thereby, the automatic continuous-hit start possible period is set so that the operation mode of the operation effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation effective period.

  In the auto continuous hit start possible period, it is considered that the continuous hitting operation has been performed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, one second) or more, and the automatic continuous hitting can be started. An action effect can be executed in response to the continuous operation. In the auto-stroke starting impossible period during the continuous-stroke operation effective period, even if a long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time or more is started, it is not considered that the continuous-stroke operation has been performed, and the auto-strike operation cannot be started. is there. During the auto continuous hit start period, an action effect in a certain action mode can be executed based on the automatic continuous hit, unlike in the auto continuous hit start possible period.

  As described above, when the auto continuous hit that can be started during the auto continuous hit start possible period is performed, the action effect in a certain action mode can be performed from the beginning to the end of the automatic continuous hit, so that the automatic continuous hit can be performed. Accordingly, a certain action effect by the automatic continuous action setting progresses, and at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result, an effect of setting the life display level of the life gauge 99 to a value corresponding to the variable display result is performed.

  Note that the auto continuous hitting startable period and the self-powered continuous hitting low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the auto continuous hitting impossible period and the self-powered continuous hitting high action setting period may be set as the same period. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, when the auto continuous hit start possible period and the self-powered continuous hit low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done. Also, the auto continuous hitting start impossible period and the self-powered continuous hitting high action setting period may be set to different periods, in which case, for example, at least one of the beginning of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period May be done.

The following configuration may be provided.
(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) for performing a predetermined game,
An operation detecting means (push sensor 124 and the like) capable of detecting an operation by the player (operation of push button 120, etc.);
A specific effect execution capable of executing a specific effect (continuous hit operation effect) in response to execution of a continuous operation (continuous hit operation of push button 120) in which the player performs a plurality of operations during the detection valid period by the operation detecting means. Means (effect control microcomputer 100 etc.)
The specific effect execution means,
Based on a predetermined operation (long press operation of the push button 120) different from the continuous operation by the player, the specific effect can be executed assuming that the continuous operation has been detected,
In the detection valid period, it is considered that the continuous operation has been performed based on the predetermined operation until a predetermined period (automatic continuous start startable period in FIG. 17) elapses, and after the predetermined period elapses (automatic hitting in FIG. 17). Even if the predetermined operation is started during the continuous striking impossible period, it is not considered that the continuous operation has been executed.

  According to such a configuration, based on whether or not a predetermined period elapses in the detection valid period, it is possible to improve the fun of the effect by regarding whether or not the continuous operation is performed or not. The interest of the player can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific effect executable by the specific effect execution means,
A first action effect in which an action effect corresponding to the execution of the continuous operation is performed for a predetermined display (an effect effect in which the level of the life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of continuous striking is reduced);
A second action effect in which an action effect corresponding to the predetermined operation regarded as the execution of the continuous operation is performed for the predetermined display (an effect effect in which the level of the life display on the life gauge 99 at the time of automatic continuous hitting is reduced); Including
The first action effect and the second action effect differ in the action mode of the action effect (the action effect mode in which the level of the life display decreases differs between the self-powered continuous hit and the automatic continuous hit).

  According to such a configuration, since the action mode of the action effect is different between the first action effect and the second action effect, it is possible to further enhance the fun of the effect and to enhance the interest of the player. Can be.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
The specific effect execution means, when executing the first effect effect as the specific effect, changes the operation mode of the effect effect according to the remaining period of the detection effective period (the remaining time of the continuous hit operation effective period). During the short self-stroke continuous action high action setting period, the effect mode (decrease in the life display level) of the action effect is different from that during the self-stroke continuous action low action setting period where the remaining time of the continuous striking operation effective period is long. ).

  According to such a configuration, the action mode of the action effect is different depending on the remaining period of the detection effective period, so that the effect of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved. it can.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
When performing the first action effect as the specific effect, the specific effect execution means increases the action scale of the action effect as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases (the remaining time of the continuous hit operation effective period). The amount of decrease in the life display level in the action effect is greater in the self-powered continuous action high action setting period in which the time is shorter than in the self-powered continuous action low action setting period in which the remaining time of the continuous impact operation effective time is longer.

  According to such a configuration, by increasing the action scale of the action effect as the remaining period of the detection effective period decreases, the effect of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player is improved. be able to.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4),
The specific effect execution means, when executing the second effect effect as the specific effect, has a constant effect mode of the effect effect regardless of the remaining time of the detection validity period (the effect effect for the automatic continuous hit). The amount of decrease in the level of the life display in is constant.)

  According to such a configuration, the variations of the specific effect are enriched, and the effect of the effect can be further improved, and the interest of the player can be improved.

[Third embodiment]
Next, as a third embodiment, a case will be described in which an upper part effect in which the first upper part 29L and the second upper part 29R operate is executed. In the upper part effect, as an effect indicating that the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, the effect of rotating the upper part and the light emission of the upper part shown in FIG. 2 are executed. In addition, in the upper part effect production, an effect based on the first pattern for notifying that the upper part operates and the upper part operates on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the upper part operates but the effect display The display screen of the device 9 is provided with an effect according to the second pattern that is not informed that the upper accessory operates.

  For example, in the upper part effect, the rotation operation is performed by the rotation angle set at the first timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 in FIG. At this time, the LED provided on the upper accessory emits light. In addition, in the upper part effect effect, since the battle effect is executed on the screen of the effect display device 9, it is desirable that the effect by the second pattern is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the upper role production may be such that the push button 120 is in a protruding position when the push button 120 is in a vibration state, and is in a storage position when the push button 120 is in a normal state. In this way, it is possible to execute the effect of the upper accessory according to the state of the push button 120. In addition, regardless of the vibration state of the push button 120, in the case where an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed, the upper accessory may be in the protruding position from a predetermined timing until the effect with a high degree of expectation ends. .

[Explanation about volume adjustment]
Next, a description will be given with respect to volume adjustment in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a volume setting switch 83 provided on the effect control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1A. FIG. 18A is a plan view, and FIG. 18B is a perspective view. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the correspondence between the switch position indicated by the setting instruction section 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 and the setting content.

  With reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, the volume setting switch 83 is provided on the effect control board 80 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated by the player. Only the staff can operate.

  The setting instruction section 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 indicates one of the switch positions “0” to “F” by rotating the volume setting switch 83. Then, depending on the switch position instructed by the setting instruction section 83-1, the initial volume of the set volume shown in FIG. 19 and the volume adjustment by the player are “OK” or “NO”. Is set.

  For example, when the setting instruction section 83-1 indicates the switch position of "5", the initial volume is at the stage of "5", and the volume adjustment by the player is set to "OK". . When the volume adjustment by the player is set to be “permitted”, the player operates the volume adjustment button 84 to change the volume of the production sound from the volume 0 corresponding to the minimum volume of silence. , Can be adjusted in the range of the volume 5 corresponding to the maximum volume. When it is set that the volume adjustment by the player is "impossible", even if the player operates the volume adjustment button 84, the volume of the effect sound cannot be changed from the initial volume.

  When the setting instruction unit 83-1 indicates the switch position of “F” when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a setting process for the hall for executing the setting of the power saving mode on / off is executed, and the setting of the power saving mode is performed. A screen is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the power saving mode can be set.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the volume setting process. Referring to FIG. 20, the sound volume setting process is executed by effect control CPU 101 of effect control microcomputer 100. First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is at the time of activation (S911). For example, whether or not it is at the time of activation can be determined based on whether or not an initialization designation command (9000H) has been received.

  If it is determined that it is the time of activation (YES in S911), effect control CPU 101 sets the initial volume shown in FIG. 19 according to the switch position indicated by setting instruction section 83-1 of volume setting switch 83. The step is adjusted as the volume level (S912).

  After S912, and when it is determined that it is not the startup time (NO in S911), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the volume setting button 84 has been operated (S913). If it is determined that there is no operation (NO in S913), effect control CPU 101 advances the processing to be executed to step S921.

  If it is determined that the volume setting button 84 has been operated (YES in S913), the effect control CPU 101 adjusts the volume to a stage corresponding to the operation (S914).

  However, even when the sound volume is adjusted to 0, which is the level of the sound volume corresponding to silence, when the effect control command is received from the game control microcomputer 560, a predetermined sound having a minimal sound volume higher than silence is output. Thus, even when the sound volume is adjusted to the level corresponding to silence, it can be reliably notified that the effect control command has been normally received.

  Further, even when the effect sound based on the effect control command is not output by adjusting to the stage of the volume corresponding to the silence, when the effect control command is received, the minimum value indicating that the effect control command has been received. Since the predetermined sound of the volume is output, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is developed, the developer determines whether or not the effect control command is normally received without being disturbed by other effect sounds based on the effect control command. Can be confirmed.

  Then, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the volume has been adjusted to 0 (S915). If it is determined that the sound volume has been adjusted to 0 (YES in S915), the effect control CPU 101 sets the vibrator motor 126, the blower 85, and the movable body (the first upper part 29L, the second upper part 29R, the part). An operation prohibition flag indicating whether or not the operation of 12) is prohibited is turned on (S916) indicating that the operation is prohibited.

  When the operation prohibition flag is set to the ON state, these operations are not executed even at the timing of executing the game effect for operating the vibrator motor 126, the blower 85, and the movable body. As described above, when the volume is adjusted to 0, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is vibrated by the vibrator motor 126, the wind is generated by the blower 85 so that the player can recognize it, and the movable body is operated. It is forbidden to do so. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent generation of a sound caused by the vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a sound caused by the wind, and a sound caused by the operation of the movable member, although the sound volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the setting disable flag indicating whether or not the effect setting for outputting the sound is disabled to an ON state indicating that the setting is disabled (S917). Thereafter, effect control CPU 101 causes the process to be performed to proceed to step S921.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the volume is not adjusted to 0 (NO in S915), the effect control CPU 101 sets the operation prohibition flag and the setting impossible flag to the off state (S918, S919), and thereafter executes the processing to be executed in step S921. Proceed to

  In step S921, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed without playing a game. Whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed without playing the game is determined by, for example, whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  In this case, when the special symbol process flag is set to a value indicating the special symbol normal processing, and one minute has passed, the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted. One minute, which is a period from when the process flag becomes a value indicating the special symbol normal processing to when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, 30 seconds, which is a period since the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, is added. 1 minute and 30 seconds.

  If it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed without playing the game (YES in S921), effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the volume level has been adjusted to the volume 0 level (S922).

  If it is determined that the sound volume has not been adjusted to the stage of 0 (NO in S922), the effect control CPU 101 responds to the switch position indicated by the setting instruction section 83-1 of the sound volume setting switch 83, as in step S912. In addition, the stage of the initial sound volume shown in FIG. 19 is adjusted as the stage of the sound volume (S923).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the game has not been performed (NO in S921), and that the predetermined period has elapsed without the game and the volume has been adjusted to 0 (YES in S922). If it is determined, the sound volume setting process ends without changing the sound volume stage.

  As described above, when the situation in which no game is played continues for a predetermined period while the volume is not adjusted to the volume 0, the volume is returned to the initial volume. In addition, when the volume is adjusted to the volume 0, the volume is not returned to the initial volume even if a situation in which no game is played continues for a predetermined period. Thereby, even if the volume is returned to the initial volume when the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period, it is necessary to adjust the volume to 0 corresponding to silence. In addition, it is possible to prevent the volume from being returned to the initial volume.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect setting menu screen. Referring to FIG. 21, when the push button 120 is operated when the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the waiting process for reception of a variable putter command, a menu screen is displayed on effect display device 9. It is possible to display the effect setting menu screen according to the selection on the menu screen.

  On the effect setting menu screen, it is possible to make settings for the effect of the game. For example, the execution frequency of the effect can be set to three levels of high, medium, and low. In addition, it is possible to set whether to perform an effect of causing the lamp to emit light in an on state or not to perform the effect. Further, it is possible to set whether the one-shot notification mode for notifying the player by outputting a one-shot notification sound of a big hit is turned on or off.

  When the sound output effect setting disable flag shown in step S917 of FIG. 20 is in the ON state, among the items that can be set on the effect setting menu screen, the items related to the effect for outputting the sound are set to an unsettable state. I do. In FIG. 21, it is indicated that the setting cannot be made by adding a strikethrough to the character of the item for setting the one-shot notification mode related to the effect of outputting the sound. Further, the setting of the item is not accepted.

  When the sound output effect setting disable flag is in the off state, the setting is made by setting the state in which the strike-through of the character of the item for setting the one-shot notification mode is not displayed. Then, the setting of the item can be accepted.

  As described above, when the volume is adjusted to the level of the volume corresponding to the silence, the setting related to the sound control is disabled. Thereby, useless setting can be disabled even if the setting is made.

[Modification Example of Description Regarding Volume Adjustment]
(1) In the embodiment described above, the volume can be adjusted to 0 by the volume adjustment button 84. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume can be adjusted with the volume adjustment button 84, but the volume may not be adjusted to zero. If a large number of gaming machines are adjusted to a volume 0 by a player despite the desire to make the inside of the game store lively with the sound of the game, the inside of the game store will not be lively. By performing the above, it is impossible to adjust the volume to a stage corresponding to silence from the outside of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. Can be prevented.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S921 to S923 in FIG. 20, when the condition that the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period is satisfied as the predetermined condition, If the volume was not adjusted to 0, the volume was adjusted to the initial volume.

  However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and may be another condition, for example, a condition that an operation of resetting the volume to the initial volume may be performed. Although the volume to be adjusted when the predetermined condition is satisfied is the initial volume, the present invention is not limited to this, and other volumes may be used. For example, an internal volume of the gaming machine such as the volume setting switch 83 may be used. If there is no setting switch, the initial volume may be a predetermined initial volume, or may be an intermediate volume in the adjustable volume range (for example, if the volume can be adjusted in a range from volume 0 to volume 5, volume 2 or volume 3).

  Also, when the volume is not adjusted to 0 and the volume is lower than the initial volume, the volume is returned to the initial volume, but when the volume is higher than the initial volume, control may be performed so that the volume is not returned to the initial volume. Good.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when the volume is adjusted to 0, the error notification sound may be output at a volume other than 0, for example, at the maximum volume. When the volume is adjusted to a volume other than 0, the error notification sound is output at the maximum volume. When the volume is adjusted to 0, the error notification sound is output at a small volume other than 0. It may be.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, when the volume is adjusted to the level of the volume corresponding to the silence, the setting items related to the sound control are crossed out. This indicates that the setting related to sound control is disabled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence, the setting item itself related to sound control is not displayed (in the display area where the item was displayed, Nothing may be displayed, or other setting items may be displayed), or a volume such as “Mute silent” is displayed in the display area where the item was displayed. May be displayed to indicate that the sound volume is adjusted to the level corresponding to the volume.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S916 of FIG. 20, when the volume is adjusted to zero, the game machine is prohibited from vibrating. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the sound volume is adjusted to a stage corresponding to silence, vibration of the gaming machine may be restricted. For example, the vibration may be limited to a level that does not generate a sound recognizable by a player having normal hearing.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S916 of FIG. 20, when the volume is adjusted to zero, the generation of wind from the gaming machine is prohibited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume is adjusted to a stage corresponding to silence, generation of wind from the gaming machine may be restricted. For example, the wind may be limited to a level that does not generate a sound recognizable by a player having normal hearing.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S916 of FIG. 20, when the volume is adjusted to zero, the operation of the movable body of the gaming machine is prohibited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the sound volume is adjusted to a stage corresponding to silence, the operation of the movable body of the gaming machine may be restricted. For example, the movement of the movable body may be limited to a level that does not generate a sound recognizable by a player having normal hearing.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 19 described above, no use is assigned to the switch positions “C” to “E” of the setting instruction section 83-1. Is also good. For example, a function for displaying a check screen of a movable body may be assigned to the switch position of “C” of the setting support unit 83-1.

  When the setting instruction section 83-1 indicates the switch position of “C” at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, a check screen for checking whether the movable body normally operates is displayed on the effect display device 9. It may be displayed. Then, with respect to all the movable bodies of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation for confirming the effect of the effect is sequentially performed, and whether the movable body is operating normally or abnormally is displayed in a list form on the check screen. To go. For example, if the time from the start to the end of the operation of the movable body is within a predetermined range (the same or substantially the same as the operation time of the movable object when operating normally), it is determined to be normal. I do. Thereby, the clerk at the game store can specify whether any of the movable bodies is abnormal.

[Summary]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) Adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume (for example, a volume adjustment button 84 external to the gaming machine operable by the player, and a volume setting switch 83 on the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) are provided. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
It is possible to vibrate the gaming machine so that the player can recognize it as an effect of the game (for example, vibrate with the vibrator motor 126),
The adjusting means can adjust at least the volume level of the sound related to the production of the game to a predetermined level (for example, the volume 0) corresponding to silence (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, FIG. 20). Step S913, step S914),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the game machine is prohibited from vibrating (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent generation of a sound due to vibration of the gaming machine, although the volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(2-1) Adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume (for example, a volume control button 84 external to the gaming machine operable by the player, and a volume setting switch 83 of the effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) are provided. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
The adjusting means,
It is possible to adjust at least the stage of the volume of the sound relating to the production of the game to a predetermined stage (for example, the volume 0) corresponding to silence (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, steps S913 and S914 in FIG. 20). ),
When the volume level is not adjusted to the predetermined level, a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a situation in which no game is being played continues for a predetermined period, an operation of resetting the volume level to the initial volume level is performed. Based on the satisfaction of the condition, the sound volume level is set to a specific level larger than the predetermined level (for example, the initial volume level set by the volume setting switch 83 of the performance board 80 inside the gaming machine, While adjusting to a predetermined initial sound volume stage and a middle sound volume stage in the range of adjustable sound volume stages (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG. 20),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level, the volume level is not adjusted to the specific level even if the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S921 in FIG. 20). Step S922).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the stage of the sound volume from being adjusted to a specific stage although the stage is necessary and adjusted to the stage of the volume corresponding to silence.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1),
It is possible for the player to vibrate the gaming machine in a recognizable manner (for example, to vibrate with the vibrator motor 126),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the game machine is prohibited from vibrating (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent generation of a sound due to vibration of the gaming machine, although the volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1-1), (2-1) and (2-2),
It is possible to generate a wind so that the player can recognize it as an effect of the game (for example, blowing with the blowing device 85),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, generation of wind from the gaming machine is prohibited (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent generation of a sound due to wind even though the sound volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1-1), (1-2), (2-1) and (2-2),
Further comprising a movable member (for example, a first upper part 29L, a second upper part 29R);
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the operation of the movable member is prohibited (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S916 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the generation of sound due to the operation of the movable member, even though the sound volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3), (2-1), and (2-2),
Further provided is an effect setting means (eg, an effect setting menu in FIG. 21) capable of setting an effect in the gaming machine,
The effect setting means,
As the setting of the effect, at least a setting related to sound control can be made (for example, a setting of a single notification mode for outputting a single notification sound in FIG. 21),
When the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the setting relating to the sound control is disabled (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S917 in FIG. 20, FIG. 21). reference).

According to such a configuration, useless setting can be disabled even if it is set.
(1-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-4), (2-1), and (2-2),
A game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means,
The effect control means,
Based on the reception of the command information, it is possible to output a predetermined minute sound that is greater than silence (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a command from the game control microcomputer, Outputs sound at extremely low volume.),
Even when the level of the sound volume is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means, the predetermined minute sound can be output (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S914 in FIG. 20). ).

  According to such a configuration, even when the volume is adjusted to a level corresponding to silence, it can be reliably notified that the command information has been normally received.

(1-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5),
The adjusting means is provided inside the gaming machine, and is capable of setting an initial sound volume level of a sound volume level adjusted by the adjusting means. Volume setting switch 83),
The adjusting means,
When the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period when the volume level is not adjusted to the predetermined level, the volume level is returned to the initial volume level (for example, the effect control microcomputer). 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG. 20),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level, the volume level is not returned to the initial volume level even if the situation in which no game is played continues for the predetermined period (for example, for effect control). The microcomputer 100, steps S921 and S922 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, when the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period, even when the volume level is returned to the initial volume level, it is necessary to deal with silence. When the sound volume is adjusted to the sound volume stage, it is possible to prevent the sound volume stage from returning to the initial sound volume stage.

(2-3) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2-1), (2-2) and (1-2) to (1-5),
The adjusting means is provided inside the gaming machine, and an internal setting means (e.g., an internal part of the gaming machine) capable of setting the initial sound volume stage of the sound volume stage adjusted by the adjusting device as the specific stage. Volume control switch 83) of the effect control board 80,
The adjusting means,
When the stage of the sound volume is not adjusted to the predetermined stage, the stage of the sound volume is changed to the initial volume based on a condition that a situation where a game is not being played continues for a predetermined period is satisfied as the predetermined condition. (For example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 to S923 in FIG. 20),
When the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level, the volume level is changed to the initial volume level even if a condition that a situation in which a game is not played is continued for a predetermined period is satisfied as the predetermined condition. (For example, effect control microcomputer 100, steps S921 and S922 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, when the situation in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period, even when the volume level is returned to the initial volume level, it is necessary to deal with silence. It is possible to prevent the volume level from returning to the initial volume level even though the volume level has been adjusted.

(1-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5), (2-1), and (2-2),
The adjusting means,
Internal adjusting means (for example, a volume setting switch of an effect control board 80 inside the gaming machine) provided inside the gaming machine and capable of adjusting the level of the volume of the sound relating to the performance of the game to the predetermined level. 83)
External adjustment means provided outside the gaming machine and capable of adjusting the volume level of the sound relating to the production of the game, but which cannot be adjusted to the predetermined level (for example, a player-operable Volume adjustment button 84 external to the main gaming machine, and the volume adjustment button 84 cannot adjust the volume to zero.)

  According to such a configuration, since it is impossible to adjust the volume to the level corresponding to silence from outside the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the volume from being illegally adjusted to the level corresponding to silence.

(3-1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A notification effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for executing an information effect (battle effect or the like) for notifying that the state is controlled to the advantageous state;
Operation means (push button 120, etc.) operable by the player;
State control means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) capable of controlling the state of the operation means to a first state (normal state or the like) and a second state (vibration state or the like);
The state control means changes the state of the operation means from the first state (normal state or the like) at a first timing (a first timing at which the life gauge becomes 0 shown in FIG. 13) after the notification effect is started. The second state (vibration state or the like) is controlled, and after the elapse of a specific period (e.g., after the continuous hitting valid period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13), the second state (vibration state or the like) changes to the first state ( To the second state (the vibration state, etc.) at the second timing (the second timing to hit the enemy shown in FIG. 13) after the first state (the normal state, etc.). Control.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the timing of changing the state of the operation means in the notification effect for notifying the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, the effect can be further enhanced by a combination of the notification effect and the timing at which the operation means is set to the second state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, during a battle effect, which is one of the notification effects for notifying the jackpot game state, which is an advantageous game state for the player, the state of the push button 120 at various timings. By changing, it is possible to improve the interest in the timing of changing the push button 120. Specifically, the effect of the battle can be further enhanced by a combination of the battle effect and the timing at which the push button 120 is made to vibrate.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period during which the vibration state is controlled is different after the first timing has elapsed and after the second timing has elapsed. Therefore, an effect can be suitably executed by combining the control of the push button 120 to the vibration state and the period of controlling the vibration to the vibration state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14C, at the first timing, the push button 120 is controlled to vibrate by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 while the button image 98 is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to be in a vibration state without displaying the button image 98. By doing so, the effect can be suitably executed by combining the control of the push button 120 to the vibration state and the button image 98.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1),
It further includes launching operation means (hitting operation handle 5 and the like) for operating to launch game media (game balls and the like),
The second state (vibration state or the like) is a state in which the operation unit vibrates (a state in which the push button 120 vibrates).
The vibration of the operation means is transmitted to the firing operation means (the vibration of the push button 120 is transmitted to the hitting operation handle 5 and the like).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be further enhanced by a combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the firing operation means.

  For example, the vibration of the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is transmitted to the hit ball operation handle 5. By doing so, the effect of the notification can be further enhanced by the combination of the notification effect and the vibration transmitted to the hit ball operation handle 5.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2),
Further comprising display means (effect display device 9 etc.) capable of displaying images,
The notification effect execution unit may be configured to execute the operation of the operation unit at the first timing when the mode of the image displayed on the display unit is a first mode (e.g., a mode in which the life gauge 99 shown in FIG. 14C is 0). When the state becomes the second state (vibration state or the like), it is notified that the state is controlled to the advantageous state (as shown in FIG. 14C, the push button is pressed at the timing when the enemy life gauge 99 becomes 0). 120 is in a vibrating state to signal a big hit, etc.),
The state control means may control the image displayed on the display means at the second timing at which the image is displayed in a second mode different from the first mode (e.g., a mode in which an enemy is hit as shown in FIG. 14E). The state of the operation means is controlled to the second state (vibration state or the like).

  According to such a configuration, after being informed of the advantageous state, by further setting the second state in accordance with the effect development of the informational effect, it is appropriately notified that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state, and the informational effect is produced. Effect can be further enhanced.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the enemy's life gauge 99 becomes 0, it is notified that the push button 120 is in a vibrating state and a big hit is made. Further, the push button 120 is vibrated at the timing when the enemy is hit as shown in FIG. With this configuration, after the big hit game state is notified, the push button 120 is further vibrated in accordance with the effect development of the battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately notify the control to the big hit gaming state, and to further enhance the effect of the battle effect.

(3-4) In the gaming machine according to any of (3-1) to (3-3),
The specific period (such as the continuous hitting period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13) is a period that varies according to the operation status of the operating means (the continuous hitting period shown in FIG. 13 is variable up to 10 seconds). Etc.),
The predetermined period after being controlled to the second state at the second timing is an invariable period in which the operation unit is set to the second state for a certain period of time (as shown in FIG. 13, an enemy hits). The period after the vibration state is controlled at the second timing of the timing is a non-variable period of 5 seconds, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, by providing a variable period and a non-variable period, it is possible to widen the range of effects.

  For example, the continuous-stroke effective period of the continuous-stroke effective period and the essential vibration period shown in FIG. 13 is a period that can be varied within a maximum of 10 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the period after being controlled to the vibration state at the second timing of the timing of hitting the enemy is a non-variable period of 5 seconds. As described above, by providing a variable period and a non-variable period in the battle effect, the range of the effect can be expanded.

(3-5) In the gaming machine of (3-4),
The period controlled in the second state is different between the specific period and the predetermined period (as shown in FIG. 13, a period in which the vibration period after the first timing elapses and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds are combined. And the vibration state is controlled for a period of 5 seconds after the lapse of the second timing, etc.),
The state control means controls the state of the operation means from the second state to the first state after the lapse of the predetermined period, and controls the state of the operation means to the second state at a third timing after the first state. (As shown in FIG. 13, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the state is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state. etc),
The notification effect executing means notifies that the state of the operation means is changed to the second state at the third timing to be controlled to the advantageous state (the state of the push button 120 is changed to the vibration state at the third timing). To notify that it is controlled to the jackpot game state).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by controlling the operation means to the second state and combining the period and the timing of controlling the operation means to the second state. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the vibration state is controlled to a period including the vibration period after the first timing and the essential vibration period of 3 seconds, and the vibration state is controlled to a period of 5 seconds after the second timing. . Further, the state of the push button 120 is controlled to the normal state after the lapse of the vibration period of 5 seconds from the second timing, and the state is controlled to the vibration state at the third timing of the victory display after the normal state. Further, by controlling the state of the push button 120 to the vibration state at the third timing, it is notified that the push button 120 is controlled to the big hit game state. With this configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by controlling the push button 120 to the vibration state and the combination of the period and the timing of controlling the vibration state. In addition, it is possible to appropriately notify that the game is controlled to the big hit game state.

(3-6) In the gaming machine according to any of (3-3) to (3-5),
The display means can display an operation promotion image (such as a button image 98) for prompting the operation of the operation means,
The state control means controls the state of the operation means to the second state in relation to the display of the operation promotion image at the first timing (at the first timing, as shown in FIG. 14C). In this case, the push button 120 is continuously struck while the button image 98 is being displayed, so that the push button 120 is controlled to vibrate, etc.), and the operation prompt of the operation means is not displayed at the second timing. The state is controlled to the second state (as shown in FIG. 14 (e), at the second timing, the push button 120 is controlled to the vibration state without displaying the button image 98).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be suitably executed by combining the control of the operation means to the second state and the method of displaying the operation promotion image.

[Other variations and features]
Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 has been described as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player. However, the operation means may be other than the push button 120. For example, a button that jumps from a normal position to a protruding position with the passage of time, a button whose shape changes with the passage of time, or the like may be used. Then, at a predetermined timing, the shape may change from the normal position to the protruding position, or may change from the normal state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, at each of the first to third timings, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state in which the push button 120 does not vibrate to the vibrating state in which the push button 120 vibrates. However, the strength of the vibration state of the push button 120 may be switched at each of the first to third timings. For example, at each of the first to third timings, the vibration state may be changed from weak to strong. In addition, the button may emit light, the button may generate heat, the wind may blow from around the button, or the like, and the state may change at each timing.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 is in a vibrating state only when a big hit display result is obtained. However, the push button 120 may be set in the vibrating state at a plurality of timings when the result of the loss display is obtained. For example, when an effect with a high degree of expectation is executed, a vibrating state may be set even when a result of a loss display is obtained.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at a plurality of timings during the battle effect of the notification effects. Such a change from the normal state to the vibration state may be executed other than the notification effect for notifying that the big hit is displayed. For example, in an effect during a simple change display, the push button 120 may change between a normal state as the first state and a vibration state as the second state at a plurality of timings. Further, the state of the push button 120 may be changed during the big hit game.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 does not necessarily change from the normal state to the vibration state, but may change to the vibration state at a predetermined rate. For example, when a large hit is displayed as a result of a predetermined lottery, the vibration state may be set at a higher rate than when a loss display is obtained.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state at the timing when the life gauge 99 becomes 0 has been described. However, the timing at which the state of the push button 120 changes from the normal state to the vibration state is not necessarily the timing at which the life gauge 99 becomes zero. For example, the state may change from the timing before the life gauge 99 becomes 0 to the vibration state, or the state after the life gauge 99 becomes 0 may change to the vibration state. Further, the push button 120 may be brought into a vibrating state by one pressing operation. In such a case, the vibration state may be set at the same time as the depression and at the timing after the depression.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the state of the push button 120 may be changed from the normal state to the vibration state in accordance with the timing at which the upper accessory and the accessory 12 other than the upper accessory operate. .

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the period in which the vibration state continues from the first timing in the battle effect is the variable period, and the period in which the vibration state continues from the second timing is the invariable period. However, both periods may be variable periods or non-variable periods, and the variable periods and the non-variable periods may be interchanged.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of battle effects may be provided. For example, a plurality of ally characters having a high degree of expectation of victory may be set, and one of the characters may be determined according to the degree of expectation of a big hit. Alternatively, a plurality of enemy characters having different jackpot expectation degrees may be set, and one of the enemy characters may be determined according to the jackpot expectation degree. In such a case, the timing and the period during which the push button vibrates may be different depending on the mode of the ally character or the enemy character.

  (10) In the various controls described in the above-described embodiment, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player is stopped. The present invention is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when a symbol on the display means is stopped in response to a button operation. Is also possible. In the slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect of notifying an internal lottery result, an RT having a different winning probability of a replaying role compared to a normal gaming state, The above-described battle effect may be executed as an effect indicating control to the ART shifted to the AT and the RT.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot game state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probable change state), a time saving state, and a high base state may be included as advantageous states that are advantageous to the player.

  (12) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. A sealed-type gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing gaming points is provided, and according to a ball lending operation, The game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball shooting operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of a prize.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols variably, and the variability display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variation display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0% has been described as the “ratio (ratio, probability)”. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence ratio of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared, and it is determined that "one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio", This also includes the case where the occurrence ratio of one game state is 0%.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, after the fluctuation display result when the display result of the fluctuation display is determined to be the probability change big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit game state ends, the change state is unconditionally changed to the probability change state. An example of controlled probabilistic state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20, it is controlled to be in the probable change state. A type-variable state control may be performed.

  (16) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko game machine, 9 effect display device, 98 button image, 99 life gauge, 100 effect control microcomputer, 120 push buttons, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine having an adjusting means capable of adjusting a volume,
Effect setting means capable of setting effects in the gaming machine,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Further comprising effect control means for controlling an effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means,
The adjusting means,
It is possible to adjust at least the stage of the volume of the sound related to the production of the game to a predetermined stage corresponding to silence,
While not adjusting the stage of the volume to the predetermined stage, based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, while adjusting the stage of the volume to a specific stage greater than the predetermined stage,
When the stage of the volume is adjusted to the predetermined stage, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the stage of the volume is not adjusted to the specific stage ,
The effect setting means,
As the setting of the effect, it is possible to at least make settings related to sound control,
When the stage of the volume is adjusted to the predetermined stage by the adjusting unit, the setting related to sound control is disabled,
The effect control means,
Based on receiving the command information, it is possible to output a predetermined minute sound larger than silence,
A gaming machine capable of outputting the predetermined minute sound even when the volume level is adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjusting means . It can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous for the player,
Notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the advantageous state is controlled,
Operating means operable by the player;
State control means for controlling the state of the operation means to a first state and a second state,
The state control means, when the level of the sound volume is not adjusted to the predetermined level by the adjustment means, changes the state of the operation means from the first state at a first timing after the notification effect is started. Controlling to the second state, controlling from the second state to the first state after a lapse of a specific period in the second state, and controlling to the second state at a second timing after the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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