JP6662923B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine capable of adjusting a volume by an operation of a player. In such a gaming machine, a volume resetting means for automatically resetting a volume setting changed by a player to a standard volume setting when a non-firing time during which a game ball is not fired exceeds a predetermined time. Even if the previous player has changed the volume setting, when the next player plays the game, the player can perform the game with the standard volume setting returned ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-89649 A

  However, according to Patent Literature 1, when a production sound such as a loud noise in a game hall is difficult to hear, the previous player increases the volume so that the production sound is easy to hear. Even if it is, when the next player plays a game, the volume resetting means returns to the standard volume setting, and there is a problem that it is difficult to hear the effect sound and the entertainment interest is reduced. . Also, in order to prevent such a problem, the gaming arcade may take a measure to stop the function of the volume resetting means, but if such a measure is taken, the previous player has reduced the volume. In this case, when the next player plays a game, a state in which the sound volume is low is maintained, and there is a problem that the interest in the game is reduced.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a gaming interest from being lowered .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine) capable of performing a variable display and playing a game,
Detection means (for example, a stick controller 30, a touch panel, an infrared sensor, or the like) for detecting the operation of the player;
Setting screen display means for displaying a setting screen for performing settings related to the game (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 displays a menu screen shown in FIG. 30);
When the detecting means detects a player's operation (for example, a tilting operation of the stick controller 30), a first setting item (for example, effect execution frequency mode) relating to the game and a second setting different from the first setting item A setting change unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect execution frequency mode in the effect setting process shown in FIG. 24) capable of changing settings of a plurality of setting items including at least an item (for example, a volume stage or a light amount stage). Volume or light level can be changed),
With
When the reset condition is satisfied (for example, when the display of the demo screen is started), the setting of the first setting item is initialized when the gaming state is in the first state (for example, when the gaming state is not the probable state or the time saving state). The setting can be changed to a setting (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 resets the effect execution frequency setting to the initial setting in S625 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 29), and the second state (for example, the game state If the state is the probable change state or the time saving state, the setting is not changed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the gaming state is the probable state or the time saving state in S621 or S622 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 29). Sometimes the player setting reset process is terminated), and the second setting item is not changed (for example, effect control If CPU120 is current volume phase or the amount of light phase initial volume or initial amount more in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset processing shown in FIG. 29, the portion that maintains the volume phase or the amount of light phase),
The setting screen display means,
It is possible to terminate the display of the setting screen when a predetermined period has elapsed without detecting the operation of the player by the detecting means after the display of the setting screen was started (for example, for effect control) (If a predetermined time (t6) elapses while the CPU 120 does not perform any operation during the display of the menu screen shown in FIG. 50 (D) or FIG. 50 (E), the menu screen is terminated and the demonstration screen is started.) ,
If the detection means detects the player's operation during the period from the start of the display of the setting screen to the lapse of the predetermined period, the display of the setting screen is terminated when the predetermined period has elapsed. (For example, if the effect control CPU 120 is performing operations by the player while the menu screen shown in FIG. 50 (D) or FIG. 50 (E) is being displayed, the menu is not displayed even after the predetermined time (t6) has elapsed. The part that does not end the screen display) ,
The predetermined period is longer than a period from the end of the variable display to a predetermined state in which the setting screen can be displayed by an operation of the player .
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being reduced.
The gaming machine of claim 2 of the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine) capable of performing a variable display and playing a game,
Detection means (for example, a stick controller 30, a touch panel, an infrared sensor, or the like) for detecting the operation of the player;
Setting screen display means for displaying a setting screen for performing settings related to the game (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 displays a menu screen shown in FIG. 30);
When the detecting means detects a player's operation (for example, a tilting operation of the stick controller 30), a first setting item (for example, effect execution frequency mode) relating to the game and a second setting different from the first setting item A setting change unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect execution frequency mode in the effect setting process shown in FIG. 24) capable of changing settings of a plurality of setting items including at least an item (for example, a volume stage or a light amount stage). Volume or light level can be changed),
During the execution of the game (for example, during variable display), the contents of the setting of the first setting item (for example, the effect execution frequency mode) can be notified so as to be specified, and the second setting item (for example, volume level) can be notified. A setting status notifying means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for notifying the content of the setting for the light amount stage) so as to be identifiable (for example, changing the notification display for notifying the effect execution frequency mode in S714c of the effect setting process shown in FIG. 24). Then, a notification display of the effect execution frequency mode is performed during the variable display, but a display indicating the volume level or the light level is not performed)
With
When the reset condition is satisfied (for example, when the display of the demo screen is started), the setting of the first setting item can be changed to the initial setting (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control shown in FIG. The setting of the effect execution frequency is reset to the initial setting in S625 of the player setting reset process), and the setting of the second setting item is not changed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the player setting shown in FIG. 29). If the current volume level or light level is equal to or greater than the initial volume or level in S631 or S633 of the reset process, the volume level or level is maintained.)
The setting screen display means,
It is possible to terminate the display of the setting screen when a predetermined period has elapsed without detecting the operation of the player by the detecting means after the display of the setting screen was started (for example, for effect control) (If a predetermined time (t6) elapses while the CPU 120 does not perform any operation during the display of the menu screen shown in FIG. 50 (D) or FIG. 50 (E), the menu screen is terminated and the demonstration screen is started.) ,
If the operation of the player by the detecting means during a period from the start of the display of the setting screen to the predetermined time period has elapsed is detected, thereby terminating the display of the setting screen when the predetermined period has elapsed not (e.g., if the effect control for CPU120 Figure 50 (D) and FIG. 50 (a player during the display of the menu screen shown in E) is performing the operation, menus predetermined time (t6) has elapsed The part that does not end the screen display) ,
The predetermined period is longer than a period from the end of the variable display to a predetermined state in which the setting screen can be displayed by an operation of the player .
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being reduced.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The operation of the player detected by the detection unit includes an operation of a first operation unit (for example, a stick controller, a touch panel, an infrared sensor, or the like) and a second operation unit (for example, setting switching) different from the first operation unit. Operation of the switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310).
The setting (for example, the volume level) which can be changed by the setting changing means (for example, the portion where the volume control can be changed by the performance control CPU 120 in the performance setting process shown in FIG. 24) is a volume setting.
A sound output unit (for example, speakers 8L and 8R) capable of outputting sound,
The setting changing means (for example, a part where the sound volume level can be changed by the performance control CPU 120 in the performance setting process shown in FIG. 24) is within a predetermined range (for example, each volume level (“2” to “14” shown in FIG. 36). ))), A confirmation sound output means (for example, the production control CPU 120 outputs a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume gradually changed in step S810 in the sound volume change operation process shown in FIG. 25). Output)),
With
The confirmation sound output unit is configured to, when the volume changed by the setting change unit is within the limit of a predetermined range, operate the first operation unit to change the volume outside the predetermined range. A confirmation sound corresponding to the volume of the limit of the range is output (for example, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the maximum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S804 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 25). A part that outputs a confirmation sound, or a part that outputs a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of volume levels that can be operated by the player in S807)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the first operation unit is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, a confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the volume immediately before the predetermined range is exceeded is output. It is possible to make the player recognize that the setting is going to exceed the predetermined range.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to second aspects and the first aspect,
The setting changing means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can change the volume level or the light amount level in the effect setting processing shown in FIG. 24) is operated when the first operating means is operated by the player (for example, When the stick controller 30 is tilted, the first setting item related to the game (for example, the effect execution frequency mode) and the second setting item different from the first setting item (for example, the volume level or the light level) are set. The settings for at least a plurality of setting items, including at least, can be changed from their initial settings, and after the settings are changed by the setting changing means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the reset condition is satisfied) The setting of the first setting item can be set to the initial setting (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can set the player setting reset shown in FIG. 29). (Step for resetting the effect execution frequency setting to the initial setting in S625 of the process), it is possible to maintain the setting of the second setting item without setting it to the initial setting (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29). If the current volume level or light level is equal to or greater than the initial volume or light level in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the setting is changed according to the setting item and the gaming interest is reduced.

The gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
When the advantageous condition is satisfied (for example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result), the game is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a part that controls to the big hit gaming state that is advantageous for the player). Machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
A suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect in S560 of the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a notice effect) indicating whether or not the advantageous condition is satisfied. That performs the effect operation control).
The setting for the first setting item (for example, the effect execution frequency mode) is a setting relating to the execution ratio of the suggested effect (for example, the notice effect type determination table used in the notice effect determination process is set to the effect execution frequency mode). Part that switches according to)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, even when the setting of the first setting item is changed by one player, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the suggested effect is executed at the execution ratio set in the initial setting. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the settings are inherited when another player next performs a game.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 2 or 3,
After the setting is changed by the setting change unit, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the reset condition is satisfied), the gaming machine is not in the first state (for example, the gaming state is not in the probable state or the time reduction state). ), The setting of the first setting item (for example, the effect execution frequency mode) can be set to the initial setting (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 29). In S621 or S622, when the gaming state is not the probable state or the time saving state, the effect execution frequency mode is changed to the normal frequency mode), and the gaming machine is in a second state different from the first state (for example, the gaming state is probable. When the state is controlled to be in the state or the time saving state, the setting of the first setting item can be maintained (for example, Portion to exit the player setting reset process when control CPU120 there is a gaming state in S621 or S622 of the player setting reset processing shown in FIG. 29 is a probability variation state or time reduction state)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to make settings according to the state of the gaming machine, thereby improving the entertainment of the game.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and means 1 to 4,
The number of steps that can be set for the second setting item (for example, the volume level or the light level) is larger than the number of steps that can be set for the first setting item (for example, the effect execution frequency mode) (for example, the volume level is lower). 13 stages, 4 light intensity stages, and more stages that can be set than 3 stages in the effect execution frequency mode)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is more troublesome to change the second setting item having a large number of settable steps than to change the first setting item. Is maintained, re-change of the setting of the second setting item can be prevented as much as possible.

The gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The setting changing means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 can change the volume level in the effect setting processing shown in FIG. 24) is operated by the first operation means (for example, the stick controller 30) by one operation (for example, the stick controller 30). When the operation interval from when the stick controller 30 is tilted) to when another operation is performed is shorter than a predetermined interval (for example, the output period of the confirmation sound), the volume is not changed to the other operation. (For example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 invalidates the operation for changing the volume when the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting in S801 of the volume changing operation process shown in FIG. 25)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from performing unintended volume setting when the first operation unit is continuously operated.

The gaming machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The operation interval from when one operation (for example, the tilt operation of the stick controller 30) is performed by the first operation means (for example, the stick controller 30) to when another operation is performed corresponds to the first operation. When the time for outputting the confirmation sound is longer than the time required to output the confirmation sound, the setting changing means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 can change the volume level in the effect setting process shown in FIG. 24) is operated by the other operation. The volume is changed to a volume, and the confirmation sound output unit (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound in S810 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 25) is operated in accordance with the volume set by the other operation. The confirmation sound having the changed volume is output from the sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets in S828 of the volume change operation process of the modification shown in FIG. 26). Part to output the the confirmation sound),
When the operation interval from when one operation is performed by the first operation means to when another operation is performed is shorter than the time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the first operation, the setting change is performed. The unit changes the volume to the volume by the other operation, and the confirmation sound output unit does not output the confirmation sound of a volume corresponding to the volume set by the other operation from the sound output unit (for example, the production control A part where the CPU 120 does not output the confirmation sound until the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is up in S832 of the volume change operation process of the modification shown in FIG.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the output of the confirmation sound by one operation and the output of the confirmation sound by another operation.

The gaming machine according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect,
A plurality of the other operations (for example, the tilting operation of the stick controller 30) are performed, and the confirmation sound output unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound in S835 of the volume change operation process of the modification shown in FIG. 26). When there are a plurality of parts that do not output the confirmation sound from the sound output unit, the confirmation sound output unit outputs the confirmation sound corresponding to the first operation and then sets the confirmation sound by the latest operation. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound for the next output stored in S829 of the volume change operation process of the modification shown in FIG. 26). Update the volume of the confirmation sound to the newly set confirmation sound volume, and output the updated confirmation sound)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the output of the confirmation sound by a plurality of other operations.

The gaming machine according to the means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 and the means 6 to 8,
A first operation (for example, a channel switching operation of the setting switch 300) performed when the first condition for the amusement store is satisfied (for example, when the setting switch 300 is made operable). The first sound volume level setting means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for setting the first volume level in S77) for setting any one of the plurality of levels as the first volume level (for example, the first volume level, etc.) Etc.)
The second operation (for example, the operation club of the stick controller 30) performed when the second condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed). On the basis of the second operation), a second volume level setting means (for example, an effect of setting a second volume level in S77) for setting any one of the plurality of levels as a second volume level (for example, a second volume level or the like). Control CPU 120, etc.);
The sound output unit (for example, the speaker 8L) outputs a sound having a volume corresponding to the first volume level set by the first volume level setting unit and the second volume level set by the second volume level setting unit. , 8R, etc.) For example, the effect control CPU 120 for setting a sound volume based on the first sound volume stage and the second sound volume stage in S77, and then performing the effect at the set volume. )When,
Display means (for example, effect display device 5 or the like) having a display area that can be visually recognized by a player;
Display control means for controlling the display means to control the display contents displayed in the display area (for example, displaying a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 36 or changing the volume level to be highlighted) Effect control CPU 120 for performing display control of
With
The display control means displays a step display indicating the second volume level when the second operation is performed (for example, an area 5HH in which one of a plurality of volume levels is highlighted as a second volume level). Displayed in the display area (for example, effect control CPU 120 for performing display control for displaying a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 36),
The second operation means includes a displacement unit (for example, a displacement unit that is physically displaced by the first operation to any of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of possible steps of the first volume step, as an operation target of the first operation. Knob 301),
The first volume level setting means sets the first volume level corresponding to the position of the displacement portion displaced by the first operation as the first volume level based on the first operation (for example, the setting in S77). Effect control CPU 120 for setting the first volume level according to the channel of switch 300),
The sound output control means, when the step display is displayed by the display control means after the position of the displacement portion is changed, the first sound volume newly set by the first volume step setting means. The sound output unit starts outputting a sound having a volume corresponding to the volume level (for example, in S77, after changing the channel of the setting changeover switch 300, when the setting screen is displayed, a new first volume level is set. Production control CPU 120 etc. that sets the volume according to)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the volume can be suitably adjusted.

The gaming machine according to the means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 and the means 6 to 9,
A first operation (for example, a channel switching operation of the setting switch 300) performed when the first condition for the amusement store is satisfied (for example, when the setting switch 300 is made operable). The first sound volume level setting means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for setting the first volume level in S77) for setting any one of the plurality of levels as the first volume level (for example, the first volume level, etc.) Etc.)
A second operation (for example, to the operation club of the stick controller 30) performed when the second condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed). , A second volume level setting means for setting any one of the plurality of levels as the second volume level (for example, effect control CPU 120 for setting the second volume level in S77, etc.),
The sound output unit (for example, the speaker 8L) outputs a sound having a volume corresponding to the first volume level set by the first volume level setting unit and the second volume level set by the second volume level setting unit. , 8R, etc.) For example, effect control CPU 120 or the like that sets a volume based on the first volume level and the second volume level in S77 and then performs the performance at the set volume. )When,
Display means (for example, effect display device 5 or the like) having a display area that can be visually recognized by a player;
Display control means for controlling the display means to control the display contents displayed in the display area (for example, displaying a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 36 or changing the volume level to be highlighted) Effect control CPU 120 for performing display control of
With
The display control means displays a step display indicating the second volume level when the second operation is performed (for example, an area 5HH in which one of a plurality of volume levels is highlighted as a second volume level). Displayed in the display area (for example, effect control CPU 120 for performing display control for displaying a setting screen for volume adjustment as shown in FIG. 36),
The second operation means includes, as the first operation target, a displacement unit (e.g., a knob) physically displaced by the first operation to any of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of possible steps of the first volume step. 301)
The first volume level setting means sets the first volume level corresponding to the position of the displacement portion displaced by the first operation as the first volume level based on the first operation (for example, the setting in S77). Effect control CPU 120 for setting the first volume level according to the channel of switch 300),
After the position of the displacement section is changed, the sound output control means is configured to be changed by the first sound volume level setting means when the second volume level set by the second volume level setting means is changed. The sound output unit starts outputting a sound having a volume according to the newly set first volume level (for example, an operation for setting the second volume level after changing the channel of the setting changeover switch 300). Is performed, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the volume according to the new first volume level)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the volume can be suitably adjusted.

The gaming machine according to the means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the means 9 or 10,
The display control means is configured such that, as the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means is higher, the second volume level indicated by the initial display of the level display when displaying the level display is higher. (For example, see FIG. 34)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be suitably adjusted.

A gaming machine according to means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 9 to 11,
The sound output control means, when the second volume level is newly set by the second volume level setting means, causes the sound output unit to output a confirmation sound indicating that the second volume level has been newly set, and When the first volume level is newly set by the one volume level setting means, a confirmation sound indicating that the first volume level is newly set is not output from the sound output unit (for example, the production control CPU 120 determines that the When the second volume stage is set, the confirmation sound output is controlled, but when the first volume stage is set, the confirmation sound output control is not performed.
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the setting can be confirmed even with sound in the second sound volume stage, so that the sound volume can be suitably adjusted.

The gaming machine according to the means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of the means 9 to 12,
The plurality of possible steps of the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means include a limiting step of restricting the second volume level setting means from setting the second volume level ( For example, the first volume level includes “A” to “F”, etc.),
The gaming machine has a setting for restricting the second volume level setting unit from setting the second volume level when the first volume level setting unit sets the limiting stage as the first volume level. Setting restriction means for restricting (for example, when “A” to “F” is set as the first volume level, control is performed to display a menu screen without an item of “volume / light quantity adjustment”). Features.
According to this feature, the volume setting on the player side can be restricted, and sound output at a volume not intended by the gaming store can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to means 14 of the present invention is a gaming machine according to means 13,
The display control unit is configured to display a corresponding image corresponding to the second condition being satisfied when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction unit during the period in which the second condition is satisfied (for example, A menu screen having an item of “volume / light amount adjustment” is displayed in the display area, and the corresponding image is not displayed in the display area when the setting restriction is not performed (for example, “volume / light amount adjustment”). Control to display a menu screen without "volume / light intensity adjustment" instead of a menu screen with ""
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the player can be notified that the setting of the second volume level is restricted.

A gaming machine according to means 15 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 13,
A predetermined effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect in response to the second operation being performed while the setting restriction is being performed by the setting restriction unit (for example, the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to When the second operation is performed in the case of “F”, an effect control CPU 120 that performs output control of a buzzer sound indicating that the volume cannot be changed is provided.
According to this feature, the player can be notified that the setting of the second volume level is restricted.

A gaming machine according to means 16 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 9 to 15,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a reset condition is satisfied), the second volume level is set to an initial setting (for example, a portion for resetting the second volume level to the initial volume);
The first volume level set by the first volume level setting means is changed only based on the first operation (for example, there is no reset because the setting switch 300 is a physical switch).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a game from being played while the second volume level set by the second volume level setting means is unintentionally dragged.

  It should be noted that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine of the example of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an example of various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the example of an internal structure when a pachinko gaming machine is seen from the back. It is a schematic diagram of an effect control board when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the back. It is a figure showing a reset mode selection switch and a setting change switch. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a figure showing random number value MR1-MR3. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of a big hit type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit variation pattern decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a losing change pattern decision table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure explaining the relation between an example of the control command received on the production control board side, and an example of the contents of processing performed in command analysis processing according to the received control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. It is a figure showing a notice effect type decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of volume change operation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the volume change operation processing of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the volume change operation processing of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a demonstration screen display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a player setting reset process. It is a figure showing the display screen where the menu was displayed. It is a figure showing the setting screen at the time of changing an effect execution frequency mode. It is a figure which shows the display screen on which the effect execution frequency mode notification display was performed. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state of a reset mode selection switch, a reset mode, and the like. It is a figure showing the state of a setting change switch, volume, etc. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining setting timings of a volume and a light amount. It is a figure showing the setting screen at the time of changing a 2nd sound volume stage etc. It is a flow chart which shows a part of effect setting processing of a modification. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a setting timing of a volume and a light amount according to a modified example. It is a figure showing the setting screen at the time of changing the 2nd sound volume stage etc. of a modification. It is an example figure of an effect screen of a modification. It is an example figure of an effect screen of a modification. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship example between a state of a setting changeover switch and a volume and the like according to a modification. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship example between a state of a setting changeover switch and a volume and the like according to a modification. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship example between a state of a setting changeover switch and a volume and the like according to a modification. It is a system configuration diagram of a modification. It is an example figure of an effect screen of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation mode of the accessory action notice effect of a modification. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table for determining the role of an action announcement notice effect type according to a modified example. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of a screen during non-change of a modification. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a display of a screen during non-change of a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 will be described as the front (front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. Note that the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart of the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The gaming machine frame 3 is provided to be openable and closable with respect to an outer frame (not shown). The game board 2 is provided with a first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of an LED or the like, and in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each of them. Is specially variably displayed (variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect display device 5. On the screen of the effect display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure, a decorative pattern which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) capable of identifying each of them. (Effect symbol) is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game. The effect display device 5 includes decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. On the screen of the effect display device 5, a special figure game (first special figure game) using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or a second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is displayed. In synchronization with the used special figure game (second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern as a variable display result is derived and displayed (derived). On the screen of the effect display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game in a identifiable manner is performed.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port as a starting area (first starting area) maintained in a fixed open state. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wings that is changed between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) to form a second starting winning opening.

  The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning port is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  In the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

  The game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, more game balls enter the other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. Prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by entering a game ball into the special winning opening, and it becomes more difficult to play a game than in the first state. The second state is disadvantageous for the person.

  The game board 2 is provided with a normal symbol display 20. The normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot matrix LED like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The symbol (normal figure) is displayed so as to be variable. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary game. Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A stick controller 30 that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms a lower plate provided below the gaming machine frame 3. The stick controller 30 includes an operation rod held by a player, and a trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (a position at which the operator's index finger is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button 31A allows a predetermined instruction operation to be performed by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (such as an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 30 with the operation hand (such as the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor 35A (see FIG. 2) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A may be provided inside the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit 32 for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod may be provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 30 inside the main body of the lower plate. The tilt direction sensor unit 32 may include a transmissive photo sensor or the like, and may be any unit that detects the tilt direction (front-back, left-right direction) of the operating club. The mounting position of the stick controller 30 on the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position shifted to either the left or right.

  The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B above the stick controller 30 or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B 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 35B (see FIG. 2) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 31 </ b> B and the stick controller 30 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate.

  The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured to be able to perform an instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation or the like with an operation finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 30 with the operation hand. . On the other hand, the push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 forming an upper plate separately from the stick controller 30, and in a state where the player does not grip the operation rod of the stick controller 30, etc. It is configured such that an instruction operation can be performed by performing a pressing operation with an operating hand or the like.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a payout control board 37 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and the like.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12, a payout control board 37, and the like. And a function of outputting a control command, which is an example of the command information, as a control signal and transmitting the information to the management computer for the hall.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal or the like transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the effect display device 5, the speaker 8 </ b> L, Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the 8R and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or a part of the display operation in the effect display device 5, the whole or a part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the whole or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. It has a function of causing a production electric component, such as a unit, to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound signal) from the effect control board 12, sounds (sound signals are output from the speakers 8L and 8R). A processing circuit or the like for executing audio signal processing for outputting a designated audio) is mounted. Note that the sound also includes a sound composed only of a sound (a music composed only of a performance without a song, a sound effect, and the like). The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (illumination signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like. , A lamp driver circuit or the like for performing the lighting / light-out driving (lighting / light-out according to the driving content indicated by the illumination signal) is mounted.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is an effect control command.

  A game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 executes a ROM 101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, a RAM 102 for providing a work area for the game control, and executes a game control program. And a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area of the effect control CPU 120, and a display on the effect display device 5. A display control unit 123 that executes processing for controlling operations and the like, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  Further, on the effect control board 12, a setting changeover switch 300 for setting a first sound volume stage and a first light amount stage described later in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted. The first sound volume stage and the first light amount stage are stages for setting the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission amount (brightness) of the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like, and include a plurality of stages. As will be described in detail later, since the setting change switch 300 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it can normally be operated only by persons involved in the gaming shop. In other words, the first sound volume stage and the first light amount stage are stages that are changed by an operation on the game store side. Further, a second volume level and a second light level are set based on an operation performed by the player on the stick controller 30 or the like. The second sound volume stage and the second light amount stage are stages for setting the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission amounts of the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like, and include a plurality of stages. The second sound volume stage and the second light amount stage are stages that are changed by an operation on the player side. In the present embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is mounted on the effect control board 12, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting changeover switch 300 is mounted on the sound control board 13. In such a case, the audio control board 13 may set the first volume level and the first light level.

  The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) sets the volume of the sound actually output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the first volume level and the second volume level. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) sets the amount of light that actually turns on the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED based on the first light amount stage and the second light amount stage. The effect control board 12 also specifies the set volume in the audio signal transmitted to the audio control board 13. Thus, the audio control board 13 executes a process of outputting audio from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume specified by the audio signal. That is, the sound is output at the volume set by the effect control CPU 120 based on the first volume level and the second volume level. The effect control board 12 also specifies the set light amount by an illumination signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14. As a result, the lamp control board 14 executes a process of turning on the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like with the light amount specified by the illumination signal. That is, lighting is performed at the light amount determined by the effect control CPU 120 based on the first light amount stage and the second light amount stage.

  With the above-described configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output the sound of the volume set as described above, or the game effect lamp via the lamp control board 14. 9 and the LED for decoration, etc., to perform lighting / light-off driving with the light amount set as described above, or to display an effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5 via the display control unit 123, thereby producing various effects. Execute In addition, at the time of executing an effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect based on signals from the trigger sensor 35A, the push sensor 35B, and the tilt direction sensor unit 32 (that is, the operation on the stick controller 30 and the operation on the push button 31B). (Response to an operation, etc.).

  Further, on the effect control board 12, a reset mode selection switch 310 for selecting a reset mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the volume and the light amount can be set by the operation of the player, but in addition, the execution frequency of the announcement effect can be set by the operation of the player. The reset mode selection switch 310 is used to select a reset mode when resetting the volume and light amount set by the operation of the player and the execution frequency of the notice effect. Further, since the reset mode selection switch 310 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it can be normally operated only by persons involved in the gaming shop. The reset mode is a setting selected by the operation of the game store.

  Next, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main substrate 11 is stored in a substrate storage case 150, and the effect control substrate 12 is stored in a substrate storage case 270. As shown in FIG. 3, the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 are arranged on the effect control board 12 so as to face the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the back, the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 are disposed on the upper right portion of the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 4). The game board unit 250 can be operated from outside through a notch 270a cut into a square shape.

  An employee of a game store (a game hall, a game hall, etc.) in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set can open the gaming machine frame 3 forward (usually, the player cannot open the frame 3). The employee can operate the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 of the effect control board 12 by opening the gaming machine frame 3. On the other hand, since the player cannot normally open the gaming machine frame 3, the player cannot operate the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310. That is, the setting changeover switch and the reset mode selection switch 310 are operation units for a game arcade. That is, in the present embodiment, the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is a condition under which the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 can be operated (the first condition for performing the operation for the amusement store).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the setting change switch 300 has a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”, and is a switch that switches these channels by rotating the knob 301. I have. In the present embodiment, a first volume level and a first light level are prepared for each of the channels “0” to “F” (see FIG. 34). That is, in the present embodiment, 16 levels corresponding to “0” to “F” (here, “0” to “F” which are the same as the channels) are prepared as the first volume levels. In the present embodiment, 16 levels corresponding to “0” to “F” (here, “0” to “F” which are the same as the channel) are prepared as the first light quantity level. That is, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level and the first light level of “0” are set, and if the channel is “1”, the first volume level and the first light level of “1” are set. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level and the first light level of “F” are set. In this embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is directly or indirectly connected to the effect control CPU 120 via a predetermined circuit, and the effect control CPU 120 can read the current channel of the setting changeover switch 300 ( A signal corresponding to the channel is input to effect control CPU 120).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the reset mode selection switch 310 has a total of three channels from “0” to “2”, and is a switch that switches these channels by rotating the knob 311. ing. In this embodiment, a reset mode is prepared for each of the channels “0” to “2” (see FIG. 33). In other words, in the present embodiment, the reset mode has three stages corresponding to three types of reset modes of “normal reset mode”, “all reset mode”, and “non-reset mode” (here, “0” to “2”) is prepared. That is, if the channel is “0”, “normal reset mode” is set. If the channel is “1”, “all reset mode” is set. If the channel is “2”, “non-reset mode” is set. Mode "is set. In this embodiment, the reset mode selection switch 310 is directly or indirectly connected to the effect control CPU 120 via a predetermined circuit, and the effect control CPU 120 can read the current channel of the reset mode selection switch 310. it can.

  In this embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 for setting the first volume level and the first light level and the reset mode selection switch 310 for selecting the reset mode are mounted as separate switches. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting of the first volume level and the first light level and the selection of the reset mode may be performed by operating one switch. This switch does not need to be used to turn the knob, and may be a switch that is set by pressing a button, a dip switch, or the like.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure is started or when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the variable display result of the special symbol is displayed as a predetermined specific display result. Whether to make a “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, a variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result. After the special figure game is started based on such a variable display result and the determination of the fluctuation pattern, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. Is done.

  When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is "big hit" and is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player. Whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed but the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "losing".

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning prize opening is in the open state, and the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, during a period until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enters the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the special winning opening is continuously opened. A round game (round) is executed.

  The case where the special map display result is “big hit” includes a case where the big hit type is either “non-probable” or “probable”. When the jackpot type becomes “probable change” or “non-probable change”, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is set to a first state (a state of opening the special winning opening) for the player as a round game in the big hit gaming state. The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a predetermined time (a first period such as 29 seconds, for example) is executed a predetermined number of times. The big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" is referred to as "probable change big hit game state".

  After the big hitting game state is ended, the variable display result may be controlled to the probability change state in which the probability (big hit probability) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than the normal state. The probable change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probable change end condition such as the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. Further, after the big hitting game state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the time reduction state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. The time-saving state is either one of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of variable display (special figure game) executed and the start of the next big hit game state. Is controlled to continue until is established first. Note that the remaining number of executions of the variable display (the special figure game or the like) until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the remaining number of time savings. The time saving state and the probable change state are also advantageous states for the player. In the present embodiment, the game state after the non-probability variable jackpot game state ends is a time saving state, but is not a probable change state. In this embodiment, the game state after the probable change big hit game state ends is a time saving state and a probable change state.

  Note that the normal state is a game state other than a state that is advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, a probability change state, or the like. The probability that the game will be "hit per figure" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be "big hit" depends on the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). Is not executed).

  In the time saving state, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is moved to the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening compared to the non-time saving state in which the time saving state is not the normal state or the like. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control to make the normal symbol display device 20 change the normal symbol fluctuation time (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game from that in the normal state, or the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is " The tilt control time for performing the control for increasing the probability of "hit per figure" as compared with the normal state, and the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "win per figure". Is controlled to make the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B in the advantageous change mode between the first variable state and the second variable state by control to make the variable length longer than that in the normal state and to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change manner in this manner is referred to as high opening control ("time saving control" or "high base control"). . By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is reduced, and a special game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Note that the time reduction state is also referred to as a "high base state", "high base", and the like, and a game state that is not a time reduction state is also referred to as a "low base state", "low base", "non-time reduction state", "non-time reduction", and the like. Will be The probable change state in which the probable change control is performed is also referred to as “high-precision state”, “high-precision state”, etc. It is also called. The gaming state in the probable change state and the time saving state is also referred to as a “high-precision high-base state”, a “high-precision high-base state”, or the like. The game state when the time saving state is not set to the certainty change state is also referred to as a “low certainty high base state”, a “low certainty high base”, and the like. The game state when the time-saving state is changed to the certainty-change state is also referred to as a “high-accuracy low-base state”, a “high-accuracy low-base state”, or the like. The state that does not become any of the time-saving state and the probable change state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, a “low-probability low-base state”, or the like.

  FIG. 6 shows main control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control processing. Note that “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Command C500 (H) is an effect control command (demonstration displayable command) for notifying that a demonstration screen (demo screen) can be displayed. The demonstration displayable command is set to be transmitted in S110 when there is no hold storage. In addition, the demonstration display possible command of the present embodiment is a command for permitting display of the demonstration screen, and the effect control board 12 that has received the demonstration display possible command does not display the demonstration screen immediately after receiving the command. As will be described later, a demo screen is displayed when no operation is performed by the player for a predetermined time. Note that a mode in which the demonstration display enable command is not transmitted from the main board 11 may be adopted. In the effect control board 12, when there is no variable display for a predetermined period and there is no operation by the player, the demonstration screen is displayed. The determination may be made.

  Next, the special symbol processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101).

  In the start winning determination process, when the first start port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning port is turned on, the CPU 103 determines the number of times of holding the special figure game using the first special figure. If the certain first special figure reserved storage number is not the predetermined upper limit value “4”, the starting port buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Set. When the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening is turned on, the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is changed. If the predetermined upper limit value is not "4", the starting port buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section of the RAM 102, is set to "2".

  Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting section of the RAM 102, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type , Numerical data (see FIG. 8) indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers extracted in this way is stored as pending data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value.

  For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 9B.

  In the first special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 9A, although the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the first starting winning has occurred, but it has not been started yet. The reservation data of the special figure game is stored. In the second special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 9B, although the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the second starting winning is generated, but the second starting winning is still started. No pending data for special figure games is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 7, after executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 sets S110 to S110 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (the game control flag setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102. One of the processes of S117 is selected and executed.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, The second special symbol display 4B determines whether or not to start the special figure game. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or not. It is decided (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change". The data indicating the jackpot type determination result is stored in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, so that the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol, Loss symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S110 as the special symbol normal process. As shown in the special symbol normal processing, the processing of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “ It is determined whether it is "0". As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  In the process of S239, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be either "big hit" or "losing". In this process, a special figure display result determination table prepared beforehand stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected and set as a use table for determining a special figure display result. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit” and “loss”. What is necessary is just to be assigned according to whether the game state is the probability change state or not to the determination result of which of the above.

  In the process of S242, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In this process, a big hit type determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected, and set as a use table for determining a big hit type. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is one of “non-probable” and “probable” for the big hit type. What is necessary is just to be assigned to the determination result.

  Also, in the process of S235, if the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S248), and then the special The symbol normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display enable command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control. Whether any of the reserved storage counts is “0” for the board 12 and the demo display enabled command transmission flag indicating that the transmission has already been performed is set because no new variable display is performed. Determine whether or not. At this time, if the demo displayable command transmission completed flag is set, that is, if the demonstration displayable command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed (when the demo display enabled command transmission flag is not set), the setting for transmitting the demo display enabled command is performed, and then the demo display enabled command transmission completed flag is set. Then, the demo display setting ends. It should be noted that the set demo display enable command transmission flag is cleared when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in S247. Therefore, in the demonstration display setting of the present embodiment, the demonstration display enable command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 only once when a new variable display is not started.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern specifies the contents of the variable display of the decorative symbol (variable display mode), the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance in accordance with the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special figure variation time) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the special symbol display 4 to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S111 as a variation pattern setting process. When the big hit flag is on (S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" (S262). If the big hit flag is off (S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is "loss" is determined (S263).

  FIG. 14 shows a fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment. Among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode and the case where it is “reach” which becomes the reach mode, Also, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is "big hit".

  In the process of S262, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. In the process of S263, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination result according to whether the game state is the time reduction state or the non-time reduction state. It only has to be assigned.

  The special symbol change process of S112 in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process of subtracting one from the timer value of the game control process timer. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, since the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, control for executing the variable display of the special figure game is performed. A process for changing the special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol change time, the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display is performed. The change of the special symbol is stopped by the device 4B, the fixed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the stop symbol is displayed, the transmission setting of the symbol fixed designation command is also performed, and the special figure process flag is set. Is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of a special symbol, derivation display of a fixed special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop processing of S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are cleared (turned off), and the remaining number of variable display (time saving remaining times) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and executed during the time saving state is provided. ) Is performed to set the count value of the time reduction counter that counts the count value of the time reduction counter to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (a waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit game state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, a setting is made to transmit a hit start designation command and a game state designation command (here, a command designating a normal state) for designating the current game state, and the special figure process flag is updated to "4" to perform special processing. The symbol stop processing ends. Since the gaming state is changed after the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state designation command need not be transmitted here.

  If the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is on. If it is on, the count value of the time reduction counter is decremented by "1". Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-saving termination condition for ending the time-saving state is satisfied (that is, Since the variable display has been executed a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the state), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command based on the current game state is performed. When the time saving flag is off, when the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after setting the game state designation command transmission, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the big hit opening pre-processing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by one. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, it means that the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends. If the timer value after the subtraction is “0”, it means that the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and it is time to start the round game. In this case, the process of starting the round game in the big hit gaming state to open the big winning opening (for example, transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door), the big winning opening For example, a process of setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the period in which the game control process is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, standby until the start timing of the round game, opening of the special winning opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit opening processing in S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during opening of the big hit includes processing for subtracting one from the timer value of the game control process timer, the timer value after subtracting one, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switches). The special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state (or partly) based on a counter (which may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102)) or the like which counts one each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the processing. (It may be in the open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 has become 0 or that the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the special winning opening is closed. At the timing of the opening of the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, a process of stopping transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door and turning off the solenoid 82), A process of setting a timer value corresponding to the closing period of the winning opening (a round game interval period, which is a preset period) in the game control process timer, a process of reducing the count value of the round number counter by 1, and the like are executed. Is done. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls does not reach the predetermined number, the process of maintaining the large winning opening in the open state (for example, the solenoid drive signal (The process of continuing the supply) and the like, and the process during the opening of the big hit is completed. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The post-big hit release processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the post-big hit opening process, a process of determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has reached “0”, a process of reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 if the count value has not reached “0”, etc. Done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number, and the ending waiting time (start of ending in the big hit game state) is set in the game control process timer. Is set to a game control process timer corresponding to the waiting time from the end to the end, which is a predetermined time. Further, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and a process of updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after the reduction is 1 is 0. When the timer value is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game. Is maintained, and the post-jackpot opening process ends. If it is 0, it is time to start the round game, so the processing for opening the special winning opening to the open state, and the timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period for opening the special winning opening (here, 29 seconds) Is set in the game control process timer. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each time a timer interrupt occurs, the special winning opening is opened in S114, and then S115 and S116 are repeatedly executed, whereby each round game is realized.

  The big hit end processing in S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 or the like is performed. If the timer value reduced by 1 is not 0, the ending has not been completed, and the big hit end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value reduced by 1 becomes 0, the ending is finished, so the time saving flag, the time saving number counter, the probability change flag, etc., according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer set value) stored in the big hit type buffer. Set the state of.

  For example, if the jackpot type is “probable change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as an initial count value in a time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the jackpot type is "non-probable change", only the time reduction flag is turned on, and "100" is set as an initial count value in the time reduction counter. In the big hit end processing, after such a setting, transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command for designating a game state according to the setting is performed, and various data such as a game control process timer and a big hit type buffer setting value (next data) are set. Are not reset to the variable display, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes a predetermined effect control main process. As shown in FIG. 17, when the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and perform the effect control board. The register setting and the like of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the CPU 12 are performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122 is turned on (S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process stands by (S72; No).

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and a command analysis process (S74) is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading out various control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer (provided in the RAM 122), the read out commands are read out. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing, an effect control process processing is executed (S75). In the effect control process processing, various effects such as an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5, an operation of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the device, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process (S76) is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random numbers used for effect control. I do. After S76, an effect setting process (S77) for performing volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, and setting of the execution frequency of the notice effect based on the operation of the player, and a demonstration display (demo screen display) on the effect display device 5 Is performed (S78), and the process proceeds to S72.

  FIG. 18 is a table showing the contents of processing performed in the command analysis processing for each control command. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in the RAM 122. The setting of the reception flag means that the reception flag is turned on. Note that the reception flag, the command stored in the storage area, and the like may be appropriately cleared at an appropriate timing (for example, when the reception of the command is once confirmed by the reception flag, and the confirmation is performed again later. Clear as appropriate when not in processing).

  When receiving the game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the high-precision flag and the high base flag between the ON state and the OFF state based on the content of the received game state designation command. The high-precision flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the change in the certain state. The on state and the off state are switched in response to the switching. The high base flag is also provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the time saving state, and is used to switch the on / off state of the time saving flag on the main board 11 side. In response, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probable-variation flag and the time-saving flag specify that the time-saving flag is on), the effect control CPU 120 sets the high-accuracy flag and the high Both of the base flags are turned on (if already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy low-base state (for example, when the probable variable flag is on and the time-saving flag is off), the high-accuracy flag is turned on, and the high-accuracy low base state is set. Turn off the flag. If the gaming state designation command is to designate a low-probability low-base state (normal state) (for example, to specify that the probable-variation flag and the time-saving flag are off), both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are set. Turn off.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when a demonstration displayable command is received from the main board 11, the demonstration displayable command reception flag is set, thereby indicating that the demonstration displayable command has been received. Can be identified.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process processing shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 determines the following in S 170 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122 (initial value is “0”). ＳS175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in S170 shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether a first change start designation command, a second change start designation command, or the like from the main board 11 is received (for example, whether each reception flag is turned on). Based on this, it includes a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 5. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. . In other cases, the variable display start waiting process ends without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in S171 shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 firstly displays the special figure display result based on, for example, the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (the command stored in the display result designation command storage area). Is determined to be "losing" (S521). When the special figure display result is “losing” (S521; Yes), for example, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11 (the command stored in the fluctuation pattern specification command storage area) is It is determined whether or not a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode (S522).

  When it is determined in S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (S522; Yes), the combination of the final decorative symbols that constitute the final non-reach combination is determined (S523). In the process of S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for decorative symbol determination of a non-reach combination, which is updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. The finalized decorative symbol (decorative symbol of the non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the stored and prepared non-reach combination decorative symbol determination table or the like.

  When it is determined in S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (S522; No), a combination of the final decorative symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (S524). In the process of S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for decorative symbol determination of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the reach combination prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is extracted. The finalized decorative symbol (the decorative symbol of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative symbol determination table or the like.

  When it is determined in S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S521; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which is the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is determined (S525). In the process of S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, is extracted. Subsequently, for example, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (the command stored in the display result designation command storage area), the jackpot determination previously stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" in the display area of the effect display device 5 are the same. Determine the decoration pattern.

  After S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process described later (see FIG. 21), and determines whether or not to execute a notice effect in the variable display (S529).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (stored in ROM 121 in advance) corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as a use pattern (S530). A plurality of effect control patterns are prepared corresponding to the variation patterns. Here, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is selected and set.

  After S530, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command). An initial value according to the figure fluctuation time is set (S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative design or the like in the effect display device 5 is performed (S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the effect display device 5 is provided. , "Middle" and "Right" in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The announcement effect determination process shown in FIG. 21 will be described. In the present embodiment, in the announcement effect determination process, only the character announcement effect in which a character appears on the display screen of the effect display device 5 is determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, the player can operate the stick controller 30 or the like while the effect execution frequency setting screen (see FIG. 31) described later is being displayed, and can set the execution frequency (execution ratio) of the announcement effect. The player has a high execution ratio of the notice effect, the “high-frequency mode” in which the notice effect is frequently executed, the “normal frequency mode” in which the notice effect is executed at a normal frequency, and the execution ratio of the notice effect. It is possible to select three types of effect execution frequency modes, that is, a low-frequency mode in which the notice effect is not executed so much. In the announcement effect determination process, based on the effect execution frequency mode selected by the player, the first announcement effect type determination table for the high frequency mode (FIG. 22A) and the second announcement for the normal frequency mode Using one of the effect type determination tables (FIG. 22 (B)) and the third advance effect type determination table for the low frequency mode (FIG. 22 (C)), the effect of the advance effect is determined. A determination is made as to whether or not to execute a type and a notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the notice effect determination processing of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variable display result and a fluctuation pattern (S401). The variable display result is stored in a display result designation command storage area for storing a display result designation command for designating a display result (losing, probable big hit, non-probable big hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the change. Can be specified by the displayed display result designation command. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command stored in the fluctuation pattern specification command storage area. In the present embodiment, the target of the notice effect is a jackpot (probable variable jackpot, non-probable variable jackpot), super reach, and normal reach, and therefore, specifically, the display result is a jackpot (probable variable jackpot, non-probable variable jackpot). Is determined by a display result designation command, and whether the variation pattern is super reach or not is determined by a variation pattern designation command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect execution frequency setting set by the operation of the player is the high frequency mode (S402). If the effect execution frequency setting is not the high frequency mode, the process proceeds to S404. On the other hand, when the effect execution frequency setting is the high frequency mode, the process proceeds to S403.

  In S403, effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number for the announcement effect determination, and uses the first announcement effect type determination table shown in FIG. Is determined.

  In this embodiment, the random number for announcement effect determination is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of judgment values of the announcement effect determination random number is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You only have to decide. Further, a random number counter for announcement effect determination for generating these announcement effect determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for announcement effect determination is updated every time a timer is interrupted by a random number update process.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the notice effect, a notice effect A in which the character A appears and a notice effect B in which the character B appears can be executed.

  In the first announcement effect type determination table for the high frequency mode, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), each of “announcement effect A”, “announcement effect B”, and “no announcement effect” is variable. When the display result is a big hit, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, and when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, the different determination values are respectively the number of determination values shown in FIG. Have been assigned.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 27 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A”, and 68 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B” Five judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, 45 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A” and 45 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B”. Ten judgment values are assigned to “no effect”. When the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A” and 25 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B”. Fifteen determination values are assigned to “none”.

  By assigning the determination value in this manner, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the notice effect becomes easier to be executed at a higher rate than when the super reach loses or the normal reach loses. B "is easily executed. Also, in the case where the super-reach has been missed, the execution ratio of “notification effect A” and “advance effect B” are the same, and the ratio at which “no notice effect” is determined is higher than that in the case of a big hit. , Super Reach is lower than in the case of out of reach. In addition, in the case where the normal reach is off, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or the case where the super reach is off. Further, in the case of any of the production types such as jackpot, super-reach loss, and normal-reach loss, the determination ratio of "no notice effect" is low, so that the execution of the notice effect is easily determined, and the frequency of execution of the notice effect is high. .

  In the first announcement effect type determination table for the high frequency mode shown in FIG. 22 (A), a small determination value is assigned to “no announcement effect”, so that the execution effect of the announcement effect is increased. ing. Therefore, when the notice effect determination process is performed using the first notice effect type determination table for the high frequency mode, the notice effect is frequently executed.

  In S403, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect execution frequency setting set by the operation of the player is the low frequency mode. If the effect execution frequency setting is not the low frequency mode, the process proceeds to S406. On the other hand, when the effect execution frequency setting is the low frequency mode, the process proceeds to S405.

  In S405, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for announcement effect determination, and uses the third announcement effect type determination table shown in FIG. 22C to determine whether or not an announcement effect is to be performed, and to provide an announcement effect in the case of execution. Is determined.

  In the third announcement effect type determination table for the low frequency mode, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), each of “announcement effect A”, “announcement effect B”, and “no announcement effect” is variable. When the display result is a big hit, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, and when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, the different determination values are respectively the number of determination values shown in FIG. Have been assigned.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 20 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A”, and 60 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B” Twenty judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. When the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach, five judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A” and five judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B”. Nine determination values are assigned to “no effect”. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, four judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A”, one judgment value is assigned to “announcement effect B”, and “announcement effect” is assigned. 95 judgment values are assigned to “none”.

  By assigning the determination value in this manner, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the notice effect becomes easier to be executed at a higher rate than when the super reach loses or the normal reach loses. B "is easily executed. Also, in the case where the super-reach has been missed, the execution ratio of “notification effect A” and “advance effect B” are the same, and the ratio at which “no notice effect” is determined is higher than that in the case of a big hit. , Super Reach is lower than in the case of out of reach. In addition, in the case where the normal reach is off, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or the case where the super reach is off. Further, when the super reach is out of reach or the normal reach is out, "no notice effect" is determined at a high rate, so that the execution of the notice effect is difficult to be determined, and the frequency of execution of the notice effect is low.

  In the third announcement effect type determination table for the low frequency mode shown in FIG. 22C, a large determination value is assigned to “no announcement effect”, so that the execution effect of the announcement effect is low. ing. Therefore, when the notice effect determination processing is performed using the third notice effect type determination table for the low frequency mode, the notice effect is not executed very often.

  In S406, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number for the announcement effect determination, and also uses the second announcement effect type determination table shown in FIG. Is determined.

  In the second announcement effect type determination table for the normal frequency mode, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), each of “announcement effect A”, “announcement effect B”, and “no announcement effect” is variable. When the display result is a big hit, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, and when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, the different determination values are respectively determined as shown in FIG. Have been assigned.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 25 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A”, and 65 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B” Ten judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. When the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach, 30 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A” and 30 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B”. Forty no judgment values are assigned to “no effect”. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 40 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect A”, 10 judgment values are assigned to “announcement effect B”, and “announcement effect Fifty judgment values are assigned to “none”.

  By assigning the determination value in this manner, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the notice effect is more easily performed than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost, and the “notice effect B” is displayed. It is easier to execute. Also, in the case where the super-reach has been missed, the execution ratio of “notification effect A” and “advance effect B” are the same, and the ratio at which “no notice effect” is determined is higher than that in the case of a big hit. , Super Reach is lower than in the case of out of reach. In addition, in the case where the normal reach is off, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or the case where the super reach is off.

  In the second announcement effect type determination table for the normal frequency mode shown in FIG. 22B, the determination value assigned to “no announcement effect” is determined by the “announcement effect” in the first announcement effect type determination table. Since the value is an intermediate value between the determination value of “None” and the determination value of “No notice effect” in the third notice effect type determination table, the notice effect is executed at a normal frequency. The normal frequency is a frequency when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an initial setting state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from a manufacturing factory and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an initial setting state when the power is turned on.

  By setting each of the announcement effect type determination tables in this manner, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the “announcement effect B” is determined as compared to the case where the super reach is out and the normal reach is out. In addition, the setting is made such that the “announcement effect A” is more easily determined in the case where the super reach is out of alignment than in the case where other normal reach is out. On the other hand, when the normal reach is out of the variable display, “no notice effect” is set to be more easily determined than in the case of the big hit or the super reach being out of the variable display.

  With such a setting, the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the preview effect, the big hit expectation is higher when the preview effect B is executed than when the preview effect A is executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the second announcement effect type determination table shown in FIG. 22B and the third announcement effect type determination table shown in FIG. 22C, the first announcement effect shown in FIG. As compared with the effect type determination table, the determination ratio of the execution of the advance effect when the variable display result is a big hit is lower, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second advance effect type In the determination table and the third preview effect type determination table, when the variable display result is a big hit, the determination ratio of the execution of the preview effect may be increased. When the variable display result is a big hit, when the variation pattern is out of super reach, and when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, the execution of the notice effect is reduced even if the determination ratio of the execution of the entire notice effect is reduced. When executed, it is desirable that the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit increases.

  Note that the jackpot expectation (reliability) of each announcement production is a probability that each announcement production is executed and a jackpot is obtained, a probability that each announcement production is executed and a jackpot is obtained, and each announcement production is executed and a loss is performed. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities.

  Returning to FIG. 21, after determining whether or not to perform the announcement effect in any of S403, S405, and S406, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S407 and determines which of the announcement effects has been determined. No, that is, it is determined whether or not one of “announcement effect A” and “announcement effect B” has been determined. Here, in the case where neither the preliminary announcement effect A nor the preliminary announcement effect B has been determined, that is, in the case where "no advance announcement effect" has been determined, the preliminary announcement effect determination processing ends. On the other hand, when one of “announcement effect A” and “announcement effect B” is determined, the process proceeds to S408, and the determined type of the announcement effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S409, in which a notice effect execution determination flag is set, and the notice effect determination processing ends.

  The variable display effect process in S172 shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect processing during variable display. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special figure change time) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. (S551). In the process of S551, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value having the same value as the reduced timer value is the end code. It is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure variation time has not elapsed (S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. (S558). The period may be set in advance in the effect control pattern that is the use pattern. It is the reach effect execution period, for example, indicating that the data (data included in the effect control pattern) corresponding to the process timer determination value of the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is the reach effect execute period. Is determined (S558; Yes), an effect operation control for executing a reach effect is performed (S559). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a reach effect associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer, out of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the effect control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, drive control data, and the like) for execution, controlling the display control unit 123 to display the effect image on the effect display device 5; Output of a command (voice signal) to the voice control board 13 to output voice from the speakers 8L and 8R; An effect operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. The execution of the reach effect is realized by repeatedly executing S559 for each timer interrupt.

  After S559, when it is determined that it is not the reach effect execution period (S558; No), other effect operation control is performed (S560). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the effect display device 5, and a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13 To output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of, and to control the production operation such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. . By repeatedly executing S560 for each timer interrupt, execution of another effect (for example, a variable display operation of a decorative pattern or the like) may be realized. Further, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the notice effect is determined in the notice effect determination process (see FIG. 21) described above, that is, when the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the other effect is performed. In the operation control, an effect operation control of a notice effect is executed. When the notice effect is started, the notice effect execution determination flag is cleared. After S560, the variable display effect processing ends.

  If the data corresponding to the timer value reduced by 1 in the processing of S551 is the end code, and the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol (also a special figure game) (S551; Yes), It is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is on) (S561). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is turned off and no symbol confirmation designation command is received (S561; No), the variable display effect processing is ended and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation designation command. It may be executed.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received in S561 (S561; Yes), the variable is performed in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (determined decorative symbol of the combination determined in S171) as the display result (S562). At this time, the timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (S563). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S564), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  The wait process per special figure in S173 shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether a hit start designation command has been received. If it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, an effect control pattern for executing an effect corresponding to the big hit game state is selected as a use pattern, and the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is further executed. The timer initial value according to the time is set in the effect control process timer. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is not 0, the special figure hit waiting process ends. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process is performed. The value of the flag is updated to the initial value “0” (at this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that are not desired to be carried over to the next variable display) are appropriately reset) .

  The hitting process in S174 shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the hitting process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by one and sets the same value as the timer value after subtracting one of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. Based on the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and the like) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the effect display device 5. Displaying, outputting voices from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (voice signal) to the voice control board 13, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to play the game effect lamp 9 or decoration An effect operation control such as turning on / off / blinking the LED is performed. By repeatedly executing S174 for each timer interrupt, an effect (for example, an effect including a fanfare and excluding the ending) corresponding to the jackpot gaming state is realized. In the winning processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If the hit end designation command has not been received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated because all round games have not been completed. And the middle processing ends. When the hit end designation command is received, all round games have been completed, so that the execution of the ending effect is started, and the value of the effect control process flag is set to “5” corresponding to S175. To ". At the time of updating, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process of S175 shown in FIG. 19 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1 and sets the timer value of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern to the same value as the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 from the data. Based on the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the effect display device 5. Or output of a command (voice signal) to the voice control board 13 to output voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output of a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to play the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. Effect operation control, such as turning on / off / blinking. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing S175 for each timer interrupt. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0” or the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the production process The value of the flag is updated to the initial value “0” (at this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that are not desired to be carried over to the next variable display) are appropriately reset) .

  Next, the effect setting process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect setting process of S77. The effect setting processing includes setting of the volume (volume of the sound actually output from the speakers 8L and 8R, hereinafter simply referred to as "volume") and the amount of light (the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are actually turned on). This is processing for setting the amount of light at the time of performing the operation (hereinafter, simply described as “light amount”), setting the effect execution frequency of the notice effect, and displaying other menus. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a display screen on which a menu is displayed. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a setting screen displayed when the effect execution frequency mode used for setting the execution frequency of the notice effect is changed (that is, when the effect execution frequency mode is changed by an operation by the player). . FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a display screen on which the effect execution frequency mode notification display is displayed. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the state (channel) of the reset mode selection switch and the reset mode set in the player setting reset process. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the state (channel) of the setting changeover switch and the volume, light amount, and the like set in the effect setting process. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the setting timing of the volume and the light amount. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a setting screen displayed when the second volume level or the second light level used for setting the volume or the light level is changed (that is, when the volume or the light level is changed by an operation by the player). It is.

  In the effect setting process, a process of displaying a menu screen while the demonstration screen is displayed, and the like are performed. As shown in FIG. 30, the menu screen includes a plurality of selection items and the like including “effect execution frequency setting” and “volume / light amount adjustment”. The player can select a desired selection item using the stick controller 30 or the like. For example, on the menu screen, one of the plurality of selection items is highlighted (blinking display, display for changing the color of the selection item, etc.). The highlighted selection item is to be selected. The player switches the selection item to be highlighted using the stick controller 30 or the like, and selects the selection item to be highlighted by pressing the push button 31B. This means that the desired selection item has been selected. When a selection item is selected, a screen corresponding to the selection item is switched from the menu screen and newly displayed.

  The selection item of “production execution frequency setting” is selected when the player sets the production execution frequency mode used for setting the execution frequency of the announcement production, and the selection of “production execution frequency setting” is selected on the menu screen. By selecting an item, a setting screen shown in FIG. 31 is displayed. On the setting screen shown in FIG. 31, three stages of effect execution frequency mode selection items of “high frequency mode”, “normal frequency mode”, and “low frequency mode” are displayed as effect execution frequency modes that can be set by the player. Have been. Note that the initial setting of the effect execution frequency mode is “normal frequency mode”, and if the player has not yet changed the setting, the selection item of “normal frequency mode” is highlighted. The player can change the effect execution frequency mode by operating the stick controller 30 or the like while displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen.

  The selection item of “volume / light amount adjustment” is selected when the player adjusts the volume or light amount. By selecting the “volume / light amount adjustment” selection item on the menu screen, the setting screen of FIG. 36 is selected. Is displayed. In the setting screen shown in FIG. 36, a plurality of volume levels (13 steps of “2” to “14” surrounded by a circle) and a plurality of light levels (“45” surrounded by a square) are set as ranges that can be set by the player. %, 60%, 75%, and 100%) are displayed in the area 5HH and the area 5HL. The light intensity level displayed on the setting screen differs depending on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (to be described in detail later). Each volume level ("2" to "14") is a possible level of a second volume level used for setting the volume. Of the respective volume levels, the volume level highlighted ("10" in FIG. 36) is the current second volume level. The highlighted sound volume level, that is, the second volume level, is changed by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like. Each light level (“45%”, “60%”, “75%”, “100%”, etc.) on the setting screen is a level that can be taken by the second light level used for setting the light level. I have. Of the light quantity stages, the light quantity level highlighted ("75%" in FIG. 36) is the current second light quantity level. The highlighted light level, that is, the second light level, is changed by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like. When the second volume level or the second light level is changed, the volume or the light level is set based on the changed phase and the current first volume level or first light level. In other words, the volume and the light amount are changed by changing the volume level and the light amount stage highlighted on the setting screen in FIG. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display of the demonstration screen and the display of the setting screen are performed under the condition that the player can perform the operation for setting the volume and light amount (the second volume level and the second light level) (for the player). (The second condition for performing the above operation).

  Since the number of sound volume stages is larger than the number of effect execution frequency modes, the operation of changing the sound volume stage is more troublesome than the operation of changing the effect execution frequency mode. Specifically, there are thirteen levels (e.g., 13 levels from "2" to "14") as ranges that can be set by the player, and the effect execution frequency in which the range that can be set by the player is three levels It takes more time to set the volume level than in the mode. For example, when the effect execution frequency mode is the “normal frequency mode” and the “low frequency mode” is set, the stick controller 30 only needs to be tilted once, but the initial display of the volume level is “10”. In some cases, when changing to the stage “14”, the stick controller 30 must be tilted four times. Also, the light amount stage has four ranges (for example, four stages of “45%”, “60%”, “75%”, and “100%”) that can be set by the player. As compared with the effect execution frequency mode in which the obtainable range is three stages, the setting operation of the light amount stage is troublesome. In the present embodiment, as described later, when the “normal reset mode” is set, the effect execution frequency mode is always reset. There are times when it is reset and times when it is not reset.

  In this embodiment, when the setting of the volume level is lower than the initial setting by the gaming shop, the setting of the volume level set to the low state can be returned to the state desired by the gaming shop. When the setting of the volume level is equal to or more than the initial setting by the gaming shop, the setting of the volume level can be maintained at a state desired by the gaming shop or at a higher level. In this way, the setting of the sound volume level is not always reset, so that the player can be prevented from re-changing the volume level as much as possible. Since the number of light levels (for example, four) is larger than that of the effect execution frequency mode (for example, three), the operation of changing the light amount stage is more troublesome than the operation of changing the effect execution frequency mode. Take it.

  When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F”, the setting of the volume and the light amount by the player is restricted. That is, the setting of the second volume level and the second light level is limited. At this time, the volume and the light amount are set based only on the first volume level and the first light level.

  The range that can be actually taken for the volume and the light amount is determined in advance. Specifically, the sound volume is in a range that can be actually taken in 21 steps of “2” to “22” (the larger the number, the larger the sound volume), and the light amount is “30%”, “45%”, Five levels of “60%”, “75%”, and “100%” are actually possible ranges (see FIG. 34). Note that the sound volume at the time of production and the like is not always constant. The set volume is, for example, the maximum volume that is allowed to be output at the time of an effect or the like. The amount of light at the time of production is not always constant. The amount of light is, for example, the maximum amount of light that is permissible at the time of production and the like. In addition, the light amount is indicated by a ratio (%) with the maximum light amount being 100%.

  Here, the relationship between the actual volume or light amount and the first volume level or the like will be described with reference to FIG. The row of the setting changeover switch 300 indicates the channel (also the first volume level and the second volume level) of the setting changeover switch 300 (“0” to “F”).

  The row of the initial display (volume) indicates the volume level (second volume level) to be highlighted on the setting screen, which is displayed first after the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed or after the power is turned on. The volume stage is called the initial display (volume). When the channel is “0”, the initial display (volume) is “2”, when the channel is “1”, the initial display (volume) is “3”, and when the channel is “2”, Indicates that the initial display (volume) is “4”, the initial display (volume) is “6” when the channel is “3”, and the initial display (volume) is “6” when the channel is “4”. 8 ", and when the channel is" 5 "," 6 "," 7 "," 8 "," 9 ", the initial display (volume) is" 10 "," 11 "," 12 ", respectively. , “13”, and “14”. When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level is restricted, and the setting screen of FIG. 36 is not displayed, so that the initial display is not set.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturing factory, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to a specific channel (for example, “5”). It should be noted that the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 may be set to a specific channel at the time of shipment from the factory, and the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 may not be changed at the game store. In this case, the initial display (volume) value (for example, “10”) corresponding to a specific channel set at the time of factory shipment is fixed (cannot be changed at the game store). May be.

  The row of the actual volume range (channels “0” to “9”) indicates the range in which the volume can be taken. Note that the number in parentheses described in the row of the volume range is the value of the second volume level (volume level highlighted) at that volume. For example, “2 (2)” indicates that the volume is “2” when the second volume level is “2”. As shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, when the channel is “0” to “4”, the volume is “2” to “14”. When the second volume level increases to “2”, “3”, “4”,..., “14”, the volume also corresponds to “2”, “3”, “4”,. "And go up. That is, the values of the sound volume and the second sound volume stage match each other. When the channel is “5” to “9”, the volume is “10” to “22”. When the second volume level increases to “2”, “3”, “4”,..., “14”, the volume correspondingly increases to “10”, “11”, “12”,. "And go up. That is, the volume is a value obtained by adding “8” to the value of the second volume stage. As described above, in the present embodiment, the range in which the actual volume can be taken differs depending on the first volume level.

  The row of the actual volume (channels “A” to “F”) indicates the volume to be set. When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level is restricted and the volume is not changed, so that the volume is fixed. When the channel is “A”, the volume is “2”, when the channel is “B”, the volume is “4”, and when the channel is “C”, the volume is “7”. , And the channels are “D”, “E”, and “F”, the volume is “10”, “15”, and “22”, respectively.

  The row of the initial display (light amount) indicates the light amount stage (second light amount stage) that is displayed first after the change of the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 or when the power is turned on and is highlighted on the setting screen. The light amount stage is referred to as initial display (light amount). For example, this shows a light amount stage that is highlighted in S709 of the effect setting process of FIG. 24 described below in a state where the player has not yet set the light amount. When the channel is “0” and “1”, the initial display (light amount) is “30%”, and when the channel is “2” and “3”, the initial display (light amount) is “45%”. (The four light intensity levels displayed on the setting screen are “30%”, “45%”, “60%”, and “75%”). When the channels are “4” and “5”, the initial display (light amount) is “60%”, and when the channels are “6” and “7”, the initial display (light amount) is “75%”. When the channels are “8” and “9”, the initial display (light amount) is “100%” (the light amount steps displayed on the setting screen are “45%”, “60%”, and “75%”). % "And" 100% "). When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second light amount stage is restricted, and the setting screen of FIG. 36 is not displayed, so that the initial display is not set.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturing factory, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to a specific channel (for example, “5”). It should be noted that the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 may be set to a specific channel at the time of shipment from the factory, and the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 may not be changed at the game store. In this case, the value of the initial display (light amount) (for example, “60%”) corresponding to the specific channel set at the time of factory shipment is fixed (cannot be changed at the game store). There may be.

  The row of the actual light amount range (channels “0” to “9”) indicates the range in which the light amount can be obtained. Unlike the sound volume, the light amount has the same value as the light amount stage (second light amount stage) that is highlighted (the value may be different for the sound volume). As shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, when the channel is “0” to “3”, the light amount is any one of “30%”, “45%”, “60%”, and “75%”. When the channel is “4” to “9”, the light amount is one of “45%”, “60%”, “75%”, and “100%”.

  The row of the actual light amount (when the channel is “A” to “F”) indicates the set light amount. When the channel is “A” to “F”, the setting of the second light amount stage is restricted and the light amount is not changed, so that the light amount is fixed. When the channel is “A” and “B”, the light amount is “30%”. When the channel is “C” and “D”, the light amount is “75%”. In the case of “F”, the initial display (light amount) is “100%”.

  The initial sound volume and the initial light amount at power-on may be determined in advance according to the channel of the setting switch 300 at power-on, for example. For example, in the initialization processing of S71, the effect control CPU 120 reads the channel of the setting changeover switch 300, and the stage (“0” to “F”) corresponding to the stage of the read channel (“0” to “F”). ), Which correspond to the channels one-to-one as described above) as the first volume level and the first light level (for example, stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). The sound volume and the light amount may be set as the initial sound volume and the initial light amount based on the first light amount stage (for example, stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). The relationship between the first sound volume stage and the first light amount stage and the initial sound volume and the initial light amount may be determined in advance. The relationship is, for example, the relationship between “A” to “F” and the volume and the light amount shown in FIG. 34, and “0” to “9” and the volume at the second volume stage and the second light volume stage of the initial display. And the relationship with the light amount. After such setting is performed, thereafter, the effect is performed with the set initial volume and initial light amount (for example, the audio signal and the illumination signal also specify the set volume and light amount). Is done.

  In the effect setting process of FIG. 24, first, effect control CPU 120 reads the current channel of setting changeover switch 300, and determines whether the read channel has changed from before (S701). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 every time S701 is executed. For example, reading is performed by specifying the current channel based on a signal from the setting changeover switch 300. Further, the effect control CPU 120 stores the read channels (data indicating the channels) sequentially in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (a predetermined number of the channels are stored, and then the oldest ones are sequentially updated). Good).

  The effect control CPU 120 compares, for example, the channel read in S701 this time with the channel read in the previous S701 stored in the RAM 122, and when the two are different, the channel has changed (S701). ; Yes). In the first step S701 after the power is turned on, there is no channel read in the previous step S701, so that it may always be determined that the channel has changed. In general, there is no channel switching at this timing. It may be determined that there is no change in the channel.

  When the channel of the setting change switch 300 is changed (when the channel is switched) (S701; Yes), it is determined which of the channels “A” to “F” read in S701 (S702). ). If the read channel is one of "A" to "F" (S702; Yes), the setting is performed in accordance with the state of the setting switch 300 (current channel) (S703). When the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light level by the player is restricted (prohibited) (that is, the volume and the level by the player). Adjustment of light amount is limited). For this reason, the volume and the light amount are set based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (that is, the first volume level and the first light level). That is, data indicating the first volume level is overwritten and stored in the volume setting value storage buffer.

  In S703, the stage corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set as the first sound volume stage and the first light intensity stage, and the volume and the light intensity according to the set first volume stage and the first light intensity stage are set to the actual volume and the actual light intensity. The light amount is set (for example, the setting is performed by preparing a table having a relationship as shown in FIG. 34 in the ROM 121 and referring to the table). For example, if the channel of the setting change switch 300 is “A”, “A” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, and the actual volume is set to “2” and the actual light level is set to “30%”. Set. If the channel of the setting switch 300 is “B”, “B” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, and the actual volume is set to “4” and the actual light level is set to “30%”. . Hereinafter, the setting is performed as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, once the volume and the light amount are set in S703, the effect is performed with the set volume and the light amount (for example, the audio signal and the illumination signal also specify the set volume and the light amount). ) Etc. are executed. The channel of the setting switch 300 may be specified by the channel stored in the RAM 122 in S701 (the same applies to the specification of the channel). In the description of the present embodiment, “setting the volume” means that the data indicating the volume level is overwritten and stored in the volume setting value storage buffer as described above, and thereafter, based on the information to be set. This means that processing can be performed. Further, the timing at which the information to be set is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 may be limited to a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power (or the time of resetting). Note that the volume and light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the power is turned on (or at the time of reset) are set based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (that is, the first sound volume level and the first light level level). The volume or the initial light amount (initial setting by the game store).

  After S703, if there is no channel change of the setting change switch 300 (S701; No), or if the channel is not "A" to "F" (S702; No), the process proceeds to S704. In the process of S704, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a demonstration screen is currently being displayed (S704). Here, when the demonstration screen is not being displayed (S704; No), the effect setting processing ends. On the other hand, when the demonstration screen is being displayed (S704; Yes), the operation to the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B is accepted, so that the operation from the push sensor 35B or the tilt direction sensor unit 32 is performed. It is determined whether or not the player has performed an operation based on whether or not a signal indicating the operation content has been transmitted (S707).

  When there is an operation by the player (S707; Yes), effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operation is a menu call operation (S708). For example, the demo screen includes an operation image indicating that the menu screen is read by pressing the push button 31B. The player can call the menu screen by operating the push button 31B. The effect control CPU 120 is currently displaying the operation image while the demo screen is being displayed, and when the operation of the player is the pressing of the push button 31B, the operation of the player is a menu call operation. Is determined (S708; Yes).

  If it is a menu calling operation (S708; Yes), the display control section 123 is controlled to start displaying the above-described menu screen on the effect display device 5 (S709). The menu screen is displayed such that, for example, a layer of the menu screen is superimposed on a layer of the demo screen. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is continued behind the menu screen (audio output and the like are also continued). Note that the display of the menu screen and the display of various screens that are switched from the menu screen (for example, the screen for setting the volume and light amount in FIG. 36) are ended by the start of the variable display of the ornamental design and the like together with the display of the demo screen.

  When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F”, the effect control CPU 120 displays a menu screen without an item of “volume / light amount adjustment” or a menu screen in which the item is darkened. Is displayed so that the item is not highlighted and the player is notified that the volume / light amount adjustment is restricted. Further, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “0” to “9”, the effect control CPU 120 displays a menu screen having “effect effect frequency setting” and “volume / light amount adjustment” items. (See FIG. 30).

  After S709, or when the player's operation is not a menu calling operation (S708; No), is the operation of the player determined to have an operation as described above an operation of selecting a selection item of "staging execution frequency setting"? Is determined (S710a). For example, when the item “effect execution frequency setting” is currently highlighted on the menu screen, and the operation by the player is the pressing of the push button 31B, the operation of the player is “effect execution frequency”. It is determined that the operation is to select a setting item of “setting” (S710a; Yes).

  In this case (S710a; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to perform control to start displaying an effect execution frequency setting screen (setting screen as shown in FIG. 31) (S714a).

  If the player has not yet changed the setting of the effect execution frequency (effect execution frequency mode), the selection item of the “normal frequency mode”, which is the initial setting, is highlighted. Also, after the player has already changed the setting of the effect execution frequency and the changed setting has not yet been reset to the initial setting, the selection item corresponding to the effect execution frequency currently being set is highlighted. Is done. In addition, even after the player has already changed the setting of the effect execution frequency, when starting the display of the effect execution frequency setting screen, the changed setting is reset to the initial setting, and the initial setting is always set. A selection item of a certain “normal frequency mode” may be displayed.

  After S714a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation has been performed is an operation for changing the effect execution frequency mode (S714b). For example, in the setting screen of FIG. 31, when the operation club of the stick controller 30 is tilted left and right, the selection item of the effect execution frequency mode to be highlighted is changed. Here, when the operation of the player is not an operation of changing the selection item of the effect execution frequency mode (S714b; No), the process proceeds to S720 described later. On the other hand, when the operation of the player is an operation of changing the selection item of the effect execution frequency mode (S714b; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect execution frequency mode highlighted according to the operation content. Display control for changing the selected item is performed (S714c). The changed effect execution frequency mode is stored, and the process proceeds to S720 described later. Note that a change operation for changing the effect execution frequency mode (tilting operation of the stick controller 30) and a determination operation for determining the effect execution frequency mode (pressing of the push button 31B) may be individually performed. The storage of the effect execution frequency mode may be performed when there is a decision operation by the player.

  When the changed effect execution frequency mode is stored, in the subsequent announcement effect determination process (FIG. 21), a notice effect type determination table (FIG. 22) corresponding to the changed effect execution frequency mode is used. Thus, the type of the notice effect and the decision as to whether or not to execute the notice effect are made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a notification display (see FIG. 32) for notifying the currently set effect execution frequency mode is made in the upper right display area of the display screen of the effect display device 5. When the effect execution frequency mode is changed by the operation of the player, effect control CPU 120 performs display control for changing the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode.

  The currently set volume level and light level are displayed only on the setting screen (FIG. 36). The currently set volume level and light level are not notified to the player.

  In the present embodiment, when the “normal frequency mode” is being set, the effect execution frequency mode is not notified, and when the “high frequency mode” or the “low frequency mode” is being set, the effect execution is not performed. A notification of the frequency mode is displayed. Note that, even when the “normal frequency mode” is being set, a notification of the effect execution frequency mode may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, after the effect execution frequency setting screen of FIG. 31 ends, and after the menu screen of FIG. The notification display of the execution frequency mode is started. The notification display of the effect execution frequency mode is displayed during the demonstration screen display or during the variable display. The notification display of the effect execution frequency mode may be displayed only during the variable display. Further, in the present embodiment, after the effect execution frequency setting screen or the menu screen is finished, the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is changed on the effect execution frequency setting screen, the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode may be started.

  In the present invention, "notifying the contents of the setting while the game is being executed so as to be identifiable" means notifying at least the contents of the setting of the effect execution frequency mode by the notification display during the variable display. Further, "executing a game" means that at least the variable display is being performed and the player is at least in a state where the game can be executed. Note that "playing a game" includes a time other than during variable display, and may be any time when the menu screen (FIG. 30) or the setting screen (FIG. 31) is not displayed. In the present invention, "notifying the contents of the setting so that it can be specified during execution of the game" means that the player is performing a change operation on the setting screen (FIG. 31), that is, when the player is not playing the game. In other words, when the player does not perform the change operation on the setting screen (FIG. 31) without notifying the contents of the setting so as to be identifiable, the setting contents are notified so as to be identifiable.

  The “initial setting” of the present invention is a setting when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed at the game store side, and is a setting when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (or at the time of reset). It is. The “initial setting” of the present invention may be a setting when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from a manufacturing factory.

  In the present embodiment, since the volume level or the light level is not notified so as to be identifiable during execution of the game, the player can concentrate on the game without unnecessary notification.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect execution frequency mode is notified so as to be identifiable using the display screen of the effect display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the effect display device 5 For example, the effect execution frequency mode may be specified so as to be identifiable by lighting the effect LED lamp or changing the lighting color.

  If it is determined in S710a that the player's operation is not an operation for selecting a selection item of “effect execution frequency setting” (S710a; No), the process proceeds to S710b.

  In S710b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operation of the player who has determined that the operation is performed is an operation of selecting a selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment". For example, when the item “volume / light amount adjustment” is currently highlighted on the menu screen, and the operation by the player is the pressing of the push button 31B, the operation of the player is “volume / light amount adjustment”. It is determined that the operation is an operation for selecting a selection item of “adjustment” (S710b; Yes).

  In this case (S710b; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display an initial display (volume) and an initial display (light amount) corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (FIG. The control to start the display of the setting screen (such as 36) is performed (S712). The relationship between the channel and the initial display is, for example, the relationship shown in FIG. 34 (for example, the table of the relationship as shown in FIG. 34 is prepared in the ROM 121, and the initial display is displayed). For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “0”, a setting screen including a volume stage and a light amount stage in which the initial display (volume) is “2” and the initial display (light amount) is “30%” is displayed. . For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “5”, a setting screen in which the initial display (volume) is “10” and the initial display (light amount) is “60%” is displayed. For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “9”, a setting screen including a volume level and a light level step where the initial display (volume) is “14” and the initial display (light quantity) is “100%” is displayed. .

  After S712, effect control CPU 120 sets the volume and light amount corresponding to the initial display and the like (S713). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the stage corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 as the first sound volume stage and the first light intensity stage, sets the initial display (volume) stage as the second volume stage, The display (light amount) stage is set as the second light amount stage. In addition, the volume is set based on the first volume level set by the setting change switch 300 and, as described later, the second volume level set by the operation of the player. Further, the light amount is set based on the first light amount stage set by the setting changeover switch 300 and a second light amount stage set by the operation of the player as described later. These settings are made, for example, by preparing a table of the relationship as shown in FIG.

  For example, if the channel of the setting change switch 300 is “0”, “0” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, and the initial display volume of the second volume level set by the operation of the player Is set to "2", and "30%" is set as the initial display light amount in the second light amount stage. If the channel of the setting change switch 300 is “5”, “5” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, and “5” is set as the initial volume of the second volume level set by the operation of the player. 10 ", and" 60% "is set as the initial display light amount in the second light amount stage. If the channel of the setting change switch 300 is “9”, “9” is set as the first volume level and the first light level, and “2” is set as the initial display volume of the second volume level set by the operation of the player. 14 "is set, and" 100% "is set as the initial display light amount in the second light amount stage. Note that the light amount may be set based only on the second light amount stage. After such a setting is made, thereafter, an effect is performed with the set volume and light amount (for example, the audio signal and the illumination signal also specify the set volume and light amount). .

  After S713, or when the operation of the player is not an operation of selecting the selection item of “volume / light amount adjustment” (S710b; No), the operation of the player who has determined that the operation is performed is an operation of changing the volume. It is determined whether or not there is (S715). For example, in the setting screen of FIG. 36, when the operation club of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the front-back direction, the adjustment of the volume and the adjustment of the light amount can be switched. For example, one of the areas 5HH and 5HL is thickened to change the color and the other area is highlighted. The highlighted region is the region to be operated. When the operation club of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the left-right direction, when the area 5HH is highlighted, the volume level (second volume level) to be highlighted is changed, and the area 5HL is highlighted. In this case, the light amount stage (second light amount stage) to be highlighted is changed.

  In FIG. 36, the area 5HL is highlighted. In this state, when the operation club of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the front-back direction, the area 5HH is highlighted. The effect control CPU 120 is currently displaying the volume / light amount setting screen (see FIG. 36), and when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operating club of the stick controller 30 in the left-right direction. It is determined that the operation of the player is an operation for changing the volume (second volume level) or the light amount (second volume level).

  If the player's operation is to change the volume (second volume level) (S715; Yes), effect control CPU 120 executes a volume change operation process (see FIG. 25) (S716).

  In the volume change operation process of FIG. 25, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound output timer indicating that a confirmation sound to be described later is being output is counting (S801). If the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, the process proceeds to S812. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound outputting timer is not counting, whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation has been performed (S707; Yes) is an operation for changing the setting changeover switch 300 to the maximum volume corresponding to the channel is performed. Is determined (S802). If the operation is not the change to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S803.

  At S803, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by an operation before this time, and has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process advances to step S808. On the other hand, if the setting has already been changed to the maximum volume, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the currently highlighted maximum volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 is set. The output of the confirmation sound at the corresponding maximum volume starts (S804), the timer count of the confirmation sound outputting timer starts (S811), and the volume change operation process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the timer value of the confirmation sound outputting timer is set to a predetermined value in accordance with the output time of the confirmation sound. Further, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer may not be the same as the output time of the confirmation sound, may be slightly longer than the output time of the confirmation sound, or may be slightly shorter. good. Further, the output time of the confirmation sound may be different in length depending on the output volume. In this case, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer corresponding to the output time of each confirmation sound is determined by the timer count. Set at the start of

  Further, in S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation has been performed (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting change switch 300. . If the operation is not the change to the minimum volume, the process advances to step S808. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S806.

  In S806, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the minimum volume by an operation before this time, and has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process advances to step S808. On the other hand, if the setting has already been changed to the minimum volume, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the currently highlighted minimum volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 is set. The output of the confirmation sound at the corresponding minimum volume starts (S807), the timer count of the confirmation sound outputting timer starts (S811), and the volume change operation process ends.

  In S808, effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the volume level (second volume level) that is highlighted according to the operation content. For example, when the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the left, the display control is performed so as to lower the highlighted sound volume level by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the minimum stage is maintained by proceeding from S806 to S807. When the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted sound volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by proceeding from S803 to S804.

  After S808, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume based on the currently set first volume level and the changed volume level highlighted and newly set by the operation of the player. , That is, the data of the volume level of the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the volume of the highlighted display is updated and stored (S809).

  When the highlighted volume level is changed, the data of the volume level is updated and stored in the volume setting value storage buffer as a new second volume level, and the changed volume level is set as a new second volume level. A new volume is set based on the one volume level and the newly set second volume level. When the volume level of the highlighted display is changed from “2” or “4” to “3” when the first volume level is “0”, “3” is set as the second volume level, and “3” is set as the volume. 3 ”is set. If the volume level of the highlighted display is changed from "13" to "14" when the first volume level is "6", "14" is set as the second volume level and "22" is set as the volume. I do. After such settings are made, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After S809, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the sound volume corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting switch 300 and the volume of the highlighted display. (S810), starts the timer count of the timer for outputting the confirmation sound (S811), and ends the volume change operation process.

  The output of the confirmation sound in S804, S807, and S810 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the effect control CPU 120 outputs a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. The confirmation sound is composed of a sound effect, a voice voice, and the like that are output for a short period of time so that the player can confirm the changed volume.

  In S812, which proceeds when the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the confirmation sound outputting timer by 1, and determines whether the confirmation sound outputting timer has counted up. (S813). Here, if the timer during output of the confirmation sound has not counted up, the sound volume change operation process ends. On the other hand, when the timer for outputting the confirmation sound has counted up, the output of the confirmation sound ends (S814), and the volume change operation processing ends.

  In the volume change operation process, it is first determined whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting to invalidate the operation for changing the volume performed while the confirmation sound is being output. Therefore, when the player performs an operation continuously for a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the sound volume adjustment not intended by the player from being performed. Also, if it is attempted to further lower the volume that is currently the lowest stage, a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume that is the lowest stage is output, and if it is attempted to further increase the volume that is currently the highest stage, In order to output a confirmation sound corresponding to the highest level of the volume, the player can understand that the operation is performed beyond the range in which the volume can be set.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after S716, or when the operation of the player is not an operation of changing the volume (S715; No), the effect control CPU 120 changes the light amount by the operation of the player who has determined that the operation is performed as described above. It is determined whether the operation is to be performed (S717). Here, when the operation of the player is an operation of changing the light amount (second light amount stage) (S717; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 highlights the light amount stage (second light amount stage) in accordance with the operation content. Display control for changing the (two light amount steps) is performed (S718). When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the left, the display control is performed such that the light amount stage to be highlighted is reduced by one stage (if the current stage is the minimum stage, the minimum stage is maintained). I do. When the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the right, the light amount level to be highlighted is increased by one level (if the current level is the highest level, the highest level is maintained). Perform control.

  For example, in the state of FIG. 36, when the operation club is tilted to the left, the light amount stage (second light amount stage) to be highlighted is changed from “75%” to “60%”. Further, when the tilt operation is performed to the left, the light amount stage (second light amount stage) to be highlighted is changed to “45%”. Further, when the tilting operation is performed to the left, the light amount stage (second light amount stage) that is highlighted is kept at “45%”. Can be maintained). For example, in the state of FIG. 36, when the operation club is tilted to the right, the light level (second light level) to be highlighted is changed from “75%” to “100%”. Further, when the tilting operation is performed to the left, the light amount stage (second light amount stage) to be highlighted remains at “100%” (this allows the maximum light amount even if the player performs the tilting operation unintentionally too much) Can be maintained).

  After S718, the effect control CPU 120 emphasizes the currently set first light level and the post-change level (including the case where the highest level or the lower level is maintained despite the operation). The light amount is set based on the displayed light amount stage, that is, the light amount corresponding to the setting state of the setting switch 300 and the light amount of the highlighted display is set (S719). For example, when the highlighted light level is changed, the changed highlighted light level is set as a new second light level, and the first light level and the newly set second light level are set. A new light quantity is set based on the new light quantity. For example, when the first light level is “6” and the light level of the highlighted display is changed from “75%” to “100%”, “100%” is set as the second light level and the light level is set as the second light level. Set “100%”. After such a setting is made, an effect (for example, the illumination signal also designates the set light amount) is performed with the set light amount thereafter.

  The effect control CPU 120 may output a confirmation sound to notify that the light amount has been changed (including that the light amount has been maintained despite the operation). Further, instead of or in addition to the confirmation sound, the notification may be performed by lighting or blinking a game effect lamp, a decoration LED, or the like. The amount of light at this time is the set amount of light (when the amount of light is changed, the amount of light after the change can be confirmed). If the highest stage is maintained despite the operation, the output may be performed at the maximum light amount. In the case where the minimum level is maintained despite the operation, the output may be performed with the minimum light amount. (In order to make the notification by lighting etc. easy to understand, the output with the light amount larger than the minimum light amount is performed. May be performed). The luminous body for the notification may be provided exclusively for the notification. Thereby, the notification can be easily understood.

  After S719, or when the player's operation is not the operation of changing the light amount (S717; No), it is determined whether the operation of the player who has determined that the operation has been performed is other than the above-described operations. (S720). If the operation is another operation (S720; Yes), a process corresponding to the other operation is executed (S721). For example, when the operation club of the stick controller 30 is operated while the menu screen is displayed, display control for changing the highlighted selection item is performed. If the push button 31B is pressed while the menu screen is displayed, display control is performed to switch and display a new screen corresponding to the selection item highlighted at that time. When the operation club of the stick controller 30 is tilted in the front-rear direction while the effect execution frequency setting screen or the volume / light amount setting screen is displayed, the area to be highlighted is displayed as an area 5HH, an area 5HL, and an item "return to menu". To one of the following. If the push button 31B is pressed when the item "return to menu" is highlighted, display control for returning to the menu screen is performed. In addition, when the change is started while the menu screen or the like is displayed, the screen is switched to the variable display screen with the setting corresponding to the selection item highlighted at that time being made. Has become.

  After S721, if there is no other operation (S720; No), if the demonstration screen is not being displayed (S704; No), or if there is no operation (S704; No), the process ends.

  Through such a series of processes, a change in volume, light amount, or the like is realized. For example, as shown in FIG. 35, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed from “0” to “9” during the game, the change of the channel is performed on the setting screen of the volume / light amount adjustment (FIG. 36 and the like). Is displayed, and at this time, the first volume level and the first light level corresponding to the changed channel are set, and the first volume level and the first light level and the initial display (volume) and the initial display are set. (Light amount) and the sound volume and light amount are changed. When the channel of the setting change switch 300 is changed from “A” to “F” during the game, the change is immediately reflected. That is, the first volume level and the first light level corresponding to the changed channel are immediately set. Furthermore, when the second volume level or the second light level in the setting screen is changed by operating the operation club of the stick controller 30 or the like, the light level or the volume is changed each time, and when the light level is changed, In addition, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like emit light with the changed light amount, and a confirmation sound is output. When the volume is changed, a confirmation sound is output.

  In the present embodiment, with such a configuration, the stage of the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light amount) (the initial display of the second sound volume stage and the second light amount stage) are changed to the state of the channel (No. (The first sound level or the first light level), and the channel state of the setting switch 300 is related to the second sound level and the second light level. It is easy to grasp the state of the channel of the switch 300, and it is difficult for the second volume level and the second light level actually displayed to be the same although the first volume level and the first light level are different. In addition, the actual volume and light amount are not easily misidentified, and the volume and light amount can be adjusted appropriately. In the above embodiment, the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light amount) are different between when the first volume level and the first light level are the highest level and when the first level is the lowest level. The actual volume and light quantity are hardly misidentified, and the volume and light quantity can be adjusted appropriately.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light amount) are other than the first volume level and the first light level, the second volume level other than the highest level (“2” to “2”) 13 ") and the second light level (" 30% "," 45% "," 60% "," 75% "), and the first volume level and the first light level are the highest levels. Sometimes, it indicates the second volume level (“14”) or the second light level (“100%”), which is the highest level, so that the actual volume or light level is less likely to be misidentified. Can be adjusted. In addition, with this configuration, the volume and the light amount do not become larger than the settings on the game store side. Therefore, the game store side sets the first volume level and the first light amount stage to the maximum so that an unintended loud sound output and Lighting or the like with bright light is prevented.

  When the channel of the setting switch 300 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and the light level are reflected. (The first volume level and the first light level cannot be normally set by the player, so even if the first volume level and the first light level are changed, the player wants the volume and the light level before the change.) The volume and light amount are prevented from being changed in some cases (since the player intends to change the volume and light amount by displaying the setting screen, there is little inconvenience even if the volume or light amount is changed at this time. ).

  When the first volume level increases, the initial display (volume) also increases, so that the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be suitably adjusted. Since the initial display (light amount) increases when the first light amount stage increases, the relationship between the first light amount stage and the second light amount stage can be easily grasped, so that the light amount can be suitably adjusted. In addition, since the confirmation sound is output at the time of setting the second volume level, the setting can be confirmed even with the sound at the second volume level, so that the volume can be suitably adjusted. As the channels of the setting change switch 300, “A” to “F” for limiting the adjustment of the volume and the light amount of the player are prepared, so that the volume setting and the light amount setting on the player side can be limited. It is possible to prevent audio output at an unacceptable volume. In addition, since the menu screen without the item of “volume / light amount adjustment” is displayed instead of the menu screen with the item of “volume / light amount adjustment” during the restriction, the setting of the second volume level is limited. This can be notified to the player.

  In this embodiment, even if the channel of the setting switch 300 is changed during the game, the change is reflected when the setting screen is displayed. However, the channel of the setting switch 300 is changed. At this time, the timing at which the change is reflected may be limited to within a predetermined period from the time when the power is turned on. By doing in this way, it is also possible that only a person involved in the amusement shop that can access the setting changeover switch 300 within a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power, that is, within the period, can operate the setting changeover switch 300.

  Next, a volume change operation process as a modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the volume change operation process of the modification example of FIG. 26, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation has been performed (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the maximum volume. (S821). If the operation is not the change to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S823. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S822.

  In S822, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S825. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S830.

  Further, in S823, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation is performed (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume. If the operation is not the change to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S825. On the other hand, if the operation is a change to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S824.

  In S824, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S825. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S830.

  In S825, effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the volume level (second volume level) that is highlighted according to the operation content. For example, when the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the left, the display control is performed so as to lower the highlighted sound volume level by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by proceeding from S824 to S830. When the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted sound volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest, the highest stage is maintained by proceeding from S822 to S830.

  After S825, the effect control CPU 120 determines the volume based on the currently set first volume level and the volume level that has been changed and highlighted and newly set by the operation of the player. , That is, a volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting switch 300 and the volume of the highlighted display (S826). After such settings are made, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After S826, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmation sound for the next output is set (S827). Here, when the confirmation sound for the next output is not set, the sound volume corresponding to the currently set first sound volume stage and the newly set second sound volume stage, that is, the setting state of the setting switch 300, A confirmation sound for the next output of a volume corresponding to the volume of the highlighted display is set (S828), and the process proceeds to S830.

  The set of the confirmation sound for the next output is to temporarily store the volume of the confirmation sound to be output in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 before outputting the confirmation sound. If a sound is being output, that is, if there is a confirmation sound for the current output, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output is stored in an area other than the storage area for the volume of the confirmation sound being output. You.

  On the other hand, when the confirmation sound for the next output is set, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is changed to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume. The volume of the confirmation sound corresponding to the volume level, that is, the volume of the confirmation sound corresponding to the setting state of the setting change switch 300 and the volume of the highlighted display is updated (S829), and the process proceeds to S830. That is, the volume of the confirmation sound for the next output corresponds to the volume based on the latest operation.

  In S830, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output timer indicating that the confirmation sound is being output is being counted. If the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is not counting, the process proceeds to step S834. On the other hand, when the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is counting, the timer value of the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is decremented by 1 (S831), and it is determined whether the timer for outputting the confirmation sound has counted up (S832). Here, if the timer during output of the confirmation sound has not counted up, the sound volume change operation process ends. On the other hand, when the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is up, the output of the confirmation sound for the current output ends (S833), and the process proceeds to S834.

  In S834, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmation sound for the next output is set. Here, if the confirmation sound for the next output is not set, the volume change operation processing ends. On the other hand, if the confirmation sound for the next output is set, the confirmation sound for the next output is changed to the confirmation sound for the current output (S834 +), and the output of the confirmation sound for the current output is started (S835). ), The timer count of the confirmation sound outputting timer is started (S836), and the volume change operation processing ends.

  In the volume change operation process as a modification, the operation for changing the volume performed while the confirmation sound is being output is enabled. However, when a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output. Is output after the previous confirmation sound ends, so when the player performs operations continuously for a short period of time, the confirmation sound is output continuously, and the player There is no possibility that the confirmation sound is erroneously recognized, and it is easy to grasp which volume is the currently set volume. Furthermore, in the present modification, when a new volume is set, the output of the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound is finished. When a new volume is set, a confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

  Next, a volume change operation process as a further modified example will be described with reference to FIG. In the volume change operation process of the modification of FIG. 27, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a confirmation sound output timer indicating that a confirmation sound to be described later is being output is being counted (S841). ). If the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, the process proceeds to S850. On the other hand, when the confirmation sound outputting timer is not counting, it is determined whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation has been performed (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the maximum volume (S842). Here, if the operation is not the change operation to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S844. On the other hand, if the operation is a change to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S843.

  In S843, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume. If the maximum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S846. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the volume change operation process ends.

  Further, in S844, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that the operation is performed (S707; Yes) is a change operation to the minimum volume. Here, if the operation is not the change to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S846. On the other hand, if the operation is a change operation to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S845.

  In S845, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume. If the minimum volume has not been changed, the process proceeds to S846. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the volume change operation process ends.

  In S846, effect control CPU 120 performs display control to change the volume level (second volume level) that is highlighted according to the operation content. For example, when the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the left, the display control is performed so as to lower the highlighted sound volume level by one level. If the current stage is the lowest stage, the lowest stage is maintained by ending the volume change operation processing from S845 described above. When the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the right, display control is performed so as to increase the highlighted sound volume level by one level. If the current stage is the highest stage, the highest stage is maintained by ending the volume change operation processing from S843 described above.

  After S846, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume based on the currently set first volume level and the changed volume level highlighted and newly set by the operation of the player. , That is, a volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting switch 300 and the volume of the highlighted display (S847). After such settings are made, effects and the like are executed at the set volume thereafter.

  After S847, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume level and the newly set second volume level, that is, the setting state of the setting switch 300 and the volume of the highlighted display. The output of the confirmation sound of the corresponding sound volume is started (S848), the timer count of the confirmation sound outputting timer is started (S849), and the sound volume change operation processing is ended.

  In step S850, which proceeds when the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the confirmation sound outputting timer by 1 to determine whether the confirmation sound outputting timer has counted up. A determination is made (S851). Here, if the timer during output of the confirmation sound has not counted up, the sound volume change operation process ends. On the other hand, if the timer during the output of the confirmation sound has increased, the output of the confirmation sound ends (S852), and the volume change operation processing ends.

  In the volume change operation process as a modification, the confirmation sound is not output when the volume that is currently the lowest level is further lowered or the volume that is currently the highest level is further raised. Therefore, the player can understand that the operation is performed beyond the range in which the volume can be set.

  In the sound volume changing operation process of the modification shown in FIG. 27, no confirmation sound is output when an attempt is made to further lower the sound volume at the current lowest stage or to further increase the sound volume at the current highest stage. However, in the volume changing operation process of this modification, the operation interval between the time when one operation is performed and the time when another operation is performed outputs a confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation. When the time is shorter than the time, the volume is changed to a volume by another operation, and a process of not outputting a confirmation sound of the volume according to the volume set by the other operation (for example, corresponds to S830 to S836 shown in FIG. 26) May be applied. Further, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, a confirmation sound corresponding to one operation is output, and then a confirmation sound of a volume corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation is output (for example, A portion corresponding to S827 to S836 of the volume change operation process of the modification shown in FIG. 26) may be applied.

  As described above, according to the embodiment and the modified example, the volume adjusted (changed) by the player can be easily initialized (reset).

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume in S804 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 25 or the minimum volume in S807. By outputting the corresponding confirmation sound, when the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, the volume according to the volume immediately before exceeding the predetermined range. Is output, so that the player can recognize that he or she is going to set beyond the predetermined range.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment and the modification, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the confirmation sound outputting timer is counting in S801 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. By invalidating the operation for changing the volume, it is possible to prevent the player from performing unintended volume setting when the operation unit is continuously operated. In this embodiment, during the output of the confirmation sound, the confirmation sound is not output, and the highlighting is not changed.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment and the modification, the effect control CPU 120 does not output the confirmation sound until the timer for outputting the confirmation sound is up in S832 of the volume change operation process of the modification shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the output of the confirmation sound by one operation and the output of the confirmation sound by another operation.

  According to the present embodiment and the modification, the effect control CPU 120 newly sets the confirmation sound for the next output stored in S829 of the volume change operation processing of the modification shown in FIG. By updating the volume to and outputting the updated confirmation sound, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the output of the confirmation sound due to a plurality of other operations.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment and the modification, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a confirmation sound when the sound volume has been changed to the maximum volume or the minimum volume in S843 or S845 of the volume changing operation process of the modification shown in FIG. Is not output, a confirmation sound is not output when the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range. And make it easy to recognize that you are trying to set.

  Next, the demonstration screen display processing will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the demonstration screen display process in S78. This demonstration screen display process is a process for performing a demonstration display (demo screen display) on the effect display device 5.

  In the demonstration screen display process of FIG. 28, first, effect CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (S601). If the value of the rendering process flag is not a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, the process proceeds to S605 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, the process proceeds to S602.

  In S602, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration screen is being displayed. Here, when the demonstration screen is being displayed, the demonstration screen display processing ends, and the display of the demonstration screen is continued. On the other hand, if the demonstration screen is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S603.

  In S603, the effect control CPU 120 counts a predetermined period (reset waiting period) from the end of the variable display to the start of the demonstration screen display, and determines whether or not the demonstration screen display waiting timer is counting. Is determined. If the demo screen display waiting timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S611 described later. On the other hand, if the demonstration screen display waiting timer is counting, the process proceeds to S604.

  In S604, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration screen display waiting timer has expired. Here, if the demo screen display waiting timer is up, the process proceeds to S609 described later. On the other hand, if the demo screen display waiting timer has not expired, the process proceeds to S611.

  In S611, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration display enable command reception flag that is set when the demonstration display enable command is received from the main board 11 is set. Here, if the demonstration display possible command reception flag is not set, the demonstration screen display processing ends. On the other hand, if the demo display-capable command reception flag is set, the demonstration display-capable command reception flag is cleared (S612), the count of the demonstration screen display waiting timer is started (S613), and then the demonstration screen display is performed. The process ends.

  In S609, the process proceeds when the demo screen display waiting timer is up in S604, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display the demonstration screen on the effect display device 5. Then, the process proceeds to S610 to execute a player setting reset process described later (see FIG. 29), and then ends the demo screen display process.

  Also, in S605, when the value of the effect process flag is not the value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, that is, when the variable display is started, in S605, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the demonstration screen display wait timer is counting. Is determined. Here, if the demonstration screen display waiting timer is counting, the count of the demonstration screen display waiting timer is terminated (S606), and the demonstration screen display processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the demo screen display waiting timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S607.

  In S607, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration screen is being displayed. Here, when the demonstration screen is not being displayed, the demonstration screen display processing ends. On the other hand, if the demonstration screen is being displayed, the display of the demonstration screen is terminated (S608), and then the demonstration screen display processing is terminated.

  Next, the player setting reset process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the player setting reset process in S610. This player setting reset process is performed after the player has changed the volume stage, the light amount stage, and the effect execution frequency mode, and the display of the demo screen is started in the demo screen display process (see FIG. 28) described above. When the reset condition is satisfied, the process is executed to reset the volume level, the light level, and the effect execution frequency mode changed by the player to the initial settings. Here, "when the reset condition is satisfied" means that the above-described demonstration screen display waiting timer has expired, and the game is not performed for a predetermined period (reset waiting period) after the variable display ends. Is when it has continued. In the present embodiment, a value corresponding to about 5 minutes is set in advance in the demonstration screen display waiting timer, and the predetermined period is a period during which it is determined that one player has finished playing and left. It has become. The reset condition may be satisfied in other manners. For example, when the hold storage does not occur for a certain period or more, when the menu screen is not displayed and the demonstration screen is displayed for a certain period or more, The reset condition may be satisfied when the game has not progressed for a certain period of time, such as when the medium has not been fired for a certain period of time.

  In the present embodiment, three types of reset modes, “normal reset mode”, “all reset mode”, and “non-reset mode” are prepared by operating the reset mode selection switch 310 described above. As described above, the reset mode selection switch 310 is accessible only to employees of the game arcade, so that the player cannot operate the reset mode selection switch 310. In other words, the reset mode is changed only by the employees of the game store.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the “normal reset mode” is a mode for resetting the effect execution frequency mode to the “normal frequency mode” (initial setting by the game store). When the setting of the volume or the light amount is lower than the initial volume or the initial light amount (initial setting by the game store), the setting based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (the first sound volume stage or the first light amount stage) is performed. Reset to the initial volume or initial light level, which is the initial setting by the store, and do not reset to the initial volume or initial light level if the volume or light level setting is higher than the initial volume or initial light level (initial setting by the game store). This is a mode for maintaining the settings.

  In this embodiment, when the setting of the volume or the light amount is “lower” than the initial volume or the initial light amount, the setting is reset to the initial volume or the initial light amount. When the light amount is “less than or equal to”, the initial sound volume or the initial light amount may be reset. Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting of the volume or the light amount is “more than” the initial volume or the initial light amount, the setting is not reset to the initial volume or the initial light amount. If the light amount is “higher”, it may not be reset to the initial volume or the initial light amount. That is, the determination of “low” in this embodiment may be a determination of “less” or “less”. Further, the determination of “more than” in the present embodiment may be a determination of “high” or “higher”.

  In the “all reset mode”, the effect execution frequency mode is reset to “normal frequency mode” (initial setting) (initial setting by the game store), and the volume or light amount setting is reset to the initial volume or initial light amount. This is a mode for (initial setting by the game store).

  The "non-reset mode" does not reset the effect execution frequency mode to the "normal frequency mode" (initial setting) (maintains the player's settings) and resets the volume or light amount setting to the initial volume or light amount. This is a mode for not performing (maintaining the settings of the player).

  In this way, the game store can set each reset mode. For example, when the “all reset mode” is set, after one player has performed, when another player plays a game, the setting change performed by the previous one player may be taken over. And the game can be started with the initial settings. Also, when the “non-reset mode” is set, even if one player stops playing for a long time and moves to the demonstration screen, the setting change made by the player may be reset. Disappears. In addition, when the “normal reset mode” is set, the effect execution frequency mode is always reset, but the volume or light amount setting may be reset depending on the setting content or not. is there. In this embodiment, when the setting of the volume or the light amount is lower than the initial setting by the game store, the setting of the volume or the light amount set to the low state can be returned to the state desired by the game store. In addition, when the setting of the volume or the light amount is equal to or more than the initial setting by the game store, the setting of the volume or the light amount can be maintained at a state desired by the game store or higher.

  In the player setting reset process of FIG. 29, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current game state is in a probable change state (S621). Note that whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag (a flag that is turned on in the probable change state) is on. Here, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the player setting reset processing ends. On the other hand, when the game state is not the probable change state, the process proceeds to S622.

  In S622, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (S622). Note that whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state is determined by whether or not the time saving flag (the flag which is turned on in the time saving state) is on. Here, when the gaming state is the time saving state, the player setting reset processing is ended. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the time saving state, the process proceeds to S623.

  In S623, presentation control CPU 120 determines whether or not the channel of reset mode selection switch 310 is “2”, that is, whether or not the non-reset mode is being set. Here, if the non-reset mode is being set, the player setting reset process ends. On the other hand, if the non-reset mode is not being set, the process proceeds to S624.

  In S624, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current effect execution frequency setting is the normal frequency mode. Here, when the setting of the effect execution frequency is the normal frequency mode, the setting of the normal frequency mode is maintained (the effect execution frequency setting is not reset), and the process proceeds to S626. On the other hand, when the setting of the effect execution frequency is not the normal frequency mode, that is, in the case of the high frequency mode or the low frequency mode, the process proceeds to S625, and the effect execution frequency setting is changed to the normal frequency mode (the effect execution frequency setting is changed). (Reset to the initial setting), and then proceed to S626. When the setting of the effect execution frequency is changed to the normal frequency mode, the changed effect execution frequency mode is stored, and the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode is changed (terminated).

  In S626, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the channel of reset mode selection switch 310 is “1”, that is, whether or not all reset modes are being set. Here, when the reset mode is not being set to the full reset mode, that is, when the normal reset mode is being set, the process proceeds to S631 described later. On the other hand, when the all reset mode is being set, the process proceeds to S627.

  In S627, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current volume level is the initial volume. Here, if the current volume level is the initial volume, the process proceeds to S629 described below. On the other hand, if the current volume level is not the initial volume, the current volume level is changed to the initial volume (reset to the initial setting by the game arcade) (S628), and thereafter, the process proceeds to S629.

  In S629, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current light level is the initial light level. Here, if the current light level is the initial light level, the player setting reset process ends. On the other hand, if the current light level is not the initial light level, the current light level is changed to the initial light level (reset to the initial setting by the game store) (S630), and thereafter, the player setting reset process ends.

  Further, in S631 where the process is not set to the all-reset mode in the above-described S626, that is, when the process is set to the normal reset mode, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current volume level is lower than the initial volume. It is determined whether or not there is. If the current volume level is not lower than the initial volume, that is, if the current volume level is equal to or higher than the initial volume, the volume level is maintained and the process proceeds to 633 described later. On the other hand, if the current volume level is lower than the initial volume, the current volume level is changed to the initial volume (reset to the initial setting by the gaming shop) (S632), and then the process proceeds to S633.

  In S633, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current light level is lower than the initial light level. If the current light level is not lower than the initial light level, that is, if the current light level is equal to or greater than the initial light level, the light level is maintained and the player setting reset process ends. On the other hand, if the current light level is lower than the initial light level, the current light level is changed to the initial light level (reset to the initial setting by the game store) (S634), and then the player setting reset processing is performed. finish.

  In this embodiment, in the player setting reset process, when the gaming state is in the probable change state or the time saving state, the setting of the volume or the like is not reset. This prevents the entertainment interest from dropping. Note that when the gaming state is another control state, for example, a state such as a big hit, the setting such as the volume may not be reset.

  In the present embodiment, the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is reset in the player setting reset process when the “normal reset mode” is set, but the volume stage or the light amount stage is reset when it is lower than the initial setting. However, the present invention is not limited to the initial setting, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the “normal reset mode”, the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is performed in the player setting reset process. Is reset, but the volume level or the light level may not be reset at any stage.

  In the present embodiment, when the reset condition is satisfied in the player setting reset process in the “normal reset mode”, the effect execution frequency mode is always reset, but the volume level or the light level Is reset in the case of a predetermined condition (lower than the initial setting), and is not reset in other cases (in the case of higher than the initial setting). As described above, in the player setting reset process, the settings that are always reset include the contents of the notice effect such as the effect execution frequency mode (first setting item) (the execution ratio of the effect, the type of the effect, the characters appearing, and the like). Story, etc.). The setting relating to the contents of the effect such as the notice effect is performed by one player and then succeeded by the setting change performed by the previous one player when the next other player plays the game. Then, there is a possibility that the next other player may be confused, or the game may progress in an unfavorable state because the content of the effect is different from usual. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the settings relating to the contents of the effect such as the notice effect are always reset. Note that the “first setting item” that is always reset may be other than the effect execution frequency mode, and changes the effect content of the notice effect, for example, the player changes the character appearing in the notice effect. Or the like. In addition, as for the sound volume stage or light amount stage (second setting item) that is reset according to a predetermined condition, the device mounted on the gaming machine such as the sound volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission amount of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. This is a setting related to the output amount of the game (a setting related to the visual, auditory, and tactile sensation of the player), and is not related to the content of the effect such as a notice effect. It should be noted that the “second setting item” that is reset in the case of the predetermined condition may be other than the volume level or the light level, for example, the one that changes the brightness of the display screen of the effect display device 5. May be. In other words, the “first setting item” is a setting that is not related to the output amount of the devices mounted on the gaming machine, and is a setting that is related to the content of the effect such as a notice effect. The “second setting item” is a setting that is not related to the contents of the effect such as the notice effect, and is a setting related to the output amount of the devices mounted on the gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, in the player setting reset process, when the reset condition is satisfied, the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is always reset. (When the setting is lower than the setting), and not reset otherwise. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the player setting reset process, when the reset condition is satisfied, , The sound volume stage or the light amount stage is always reset, but the setting of the effect execution frequency mode may be reset in a predetermined condition, and may not be reset in other cases. The setting may not be reset at all.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 resets the effect execution frequency setting to the initial setting in S625 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 29, and in S631 or S633. If the current volume level or light level is equal to or greater than the initial volume or light level, maintaining the volume level or light level will reset the settings according to the setting items and reduce the gaming interest. Can be prevented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the notice effect type determination table used in the notice effect determination process is switched according to the effect execution frequency mode, and the effect execution frequency mode is reset by the player setting reset process. Even if the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is changed by one player, after the reset condition is satisfied, the notice effect is executed at the execution ratio reset to the initial setting. The inconvenience that the settings are inherited when another player plays a game can be prevented.

  The effect control CPU 120 does not execute the reset when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state in S621 or S622 of the player setting reset processing shown in FIG. 29, so that the reset according to the state of the gaming machine is performed. Can improve the entertainment interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the volume level is 13 levels, the light level is 4 levels, and the number of levels that can be set is larger than the 3 levels of the effect execution frequency mode. Changing the light level is more time-consuming than changing the effect execution frequency mode, so even if the reset condition is satisfied, the settings for the volume level or light level are maintained by setting the volume level or light level. It is possible to prevent re-modification as much as possible.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 changes the notification display for notifying the effect execution frequency mode in S714c of the effect setting process shown in FIG. 24, and notifies the effect execution frequency mode during the variable display. Although the display is made, the display of the volume stage or the light amount stage is not performed, and the setting of the effect execution frequency mode, which is always reset, can be recognized by the player. It is possible to prevent the player from being perplexed without knowing whether or not the mode setting has been reset. In addition, as for the setting of the sound volume stage or the light amount stage, by not performing the notification indicating the status of the setting, unnecessary notification is not performed and the player is not confused.

  According to the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current volume level or light level is lower than the initial volume or the initial level in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. By changing the volume level or the light level to the initial volume or the initial light level, and if the current volume level or the light level is equal to or more than the initial volume or the initial light level in S631 or S633, the volume level or the light level is maintained. By resetting according to the setting situation, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine (here, the pachinko gaming machine 1) for playing a game, and the first condition for the gaming shop is satisfied (here, the setting changeover switch 300). Based on the first detection (here, the switching operation of the channel of the setting changeover switch 300) performed at the time when the state is made operable, any one of the plurality of stages is set to the first volume stage (here, the first volume stage). First volume level setting means (here, CPU 120 for effect control for setting the first volume level in S77) to be set as one volume level, and when the second condition for the player is satisfied (here, Based on the second detection (here, the operation of the stick controller 30 on the operation club) performed when the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed, any one of a plurality of stages is performed. Second volume stage Here, the second volume level setting means (here, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the second volume level in S77) which is set as the first volume level, and the second volume level setting means which is set by the first volume level setting means. Sound output control means for outputting a sound (sound) having a volume corresponding to one volume level and the second volume level set by the second volume level setting means from a sound output unit (here, speakers 8L and 8R). (Here, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the sound volume based on the first sound volume stage and the second sound volume stage in S77, and then performing an effect or the like at the set sound volume) and a display area visible to the player (Here, the effect display device 5), and display control means (here, for controlling the volume of the volume as shown in FIG. 36) which controls the display means to control the display content displayed in the display area. And displays a setting screen, the presentation control CPU 120) for controlling the display or to change the volume step to be highlighted, the gaming machine is configured with a.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the display control means displays the second volume level when the second detection is performed (here, one of the plurality of volume levels is displayed as the second volume level). The area 5HH highlighted as a step is displayed in the display area (here, the effect control CPU 120 for performing display control for displaying a volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 36), and the step display is displayed. The stage display is displayed such that the initial display of the stage display at the time differs according to the first volume stage set by the first volume stage setting means (see FIG. 34 and the like in this case) (here, In this case, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for displaying the initial display (volume) on the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 36 according to the first volume level. According to such a configuration, the sound volume can be suitably adjusted.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the initial display of the step display when displaying the step display is performed when the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means is the highest level and when the first level is the lowest level. In this case, the stage display is displayed (here, the initial display (volume) on the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 36 is changed to the first volume stage. Effect control CPU 120) for performing display control for displaying according to the above. According to such a configuration, the sound volume can be suitably adjusted. When the first volume level is other than the highest level and the lowest level, the initial display may be the same, or the initial display may be the same for a plurality of the first volume levels. Even in such a case, at the highest stage and the lowest stage, at least erroneous recognition of the volume is hardly erroneously recognized, and the volume can be adjusted appropriately.

  According to the present embodiment, the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display is the highest stage when the first volume stage set by the first volume stage setting means is other than the highest stage. The second volume level other than the first volume level, and the second volume level, which is the highest level when the first volume level is the highest level (see FIG. 34 and the like here). Display is performed (here, effect control CPU 120 that performs display control to display the initial display (volume) on the volume adjustment setting screen as shown in FIG. 36 according to the first volume level). According to such a configuration, the sound volume can be suitably adjusted. When the first volume level is other than the highest level, the initial display may be the same, or the initial display may be the same for a plurality of the first volume levels. Even in such a case, at the highest stage, at least erroneous recognition of the volume or the like is unlikely to be erroneously recognized, and the volume can be adjusted appropriately.

  "Sound for outputting a sound having a volume corresponding to the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means and the second volume level set by the second volume level setting means from the sound output unit. The output control means "may output a sound having a volume corresponding to both the first volume level and the second volume level each time the voice is output, or may output the voice during the first period (for example, the first During the period before the setting of the second sound volume level after the setting of the sound volume stage, a sound having a volume corresponding to at least the first sound volume stage is output. It may output sound of a volume corresponding to two volume levels. For example, when the actual volume does not depend on the channel (first volume level) of the setting changeover switch 300 as in the relationship shown in FIG. 42 described later, normally (for example, when the second detection is performed) When the first volume level is set (for example, setting is prohibited when the channel of the setting switch 300 is “A” to “F”), the volume is set according to the second volume level, not based on the first volume level. The volume (for example, the initial volume) may be set according to the first volume level, not based on the second volume level, only when the state or the initial volume or the initial light amount is set when the power is turned on.

  The “initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display” may be, for example, a stage display first displayed after the first volume stage is set by the first volume stage setting means. Alternatively, the stage display may be displayed first after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, or may be the stage display displayed first in one period in which the second detection can be performed. (See the above embodiment). Note that the initial display when the stage display is displayed for the first time after the second detection is performed may indicate the second volume level before being changed by the second detection. That is, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first detection is performed and before the second detection is performed, and is not actually displayed. You may.

  For example, the stage display may be any display that can specify the second volume stage (the currently set second volume stage or the second volume stage to be set, etc.), as in the modification shown in FIG. The number of squares corresponding to the second volume level may be displayed as bars with the second volume level. In this case, a volume control button or the like is provided, and when the volume control button is operated first during the demonstration, first, the bar is displayed as an initial display as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume control button (in FIG. 40, Display control may be performed such that the number of squares is increased or decreased (one is reduced in FIG. 40) in accordance with the volume, that is, the operation of lowering the second volume level. As described above, a dedicated operation unit for adjusting the volume may be provided, and the volume may be adjusted when the operation on the operation unit is performed. As will be described later, the second volume level to be set is the second volume level when the volume level being displayed (for example, the volume level of the highlighted display) is changed and then the second volume level is set by the determination button or the like. It is a stage. The stage display may indicate, for example, a second volume stage (a currently set second volume stage or a second volume stage to be set) by a number.

  For example, in the stage display, as in FIG. 40, the number of squares corresponding to the second volume level is displayed as a bar with the second volume level as a bar. A bar in which the number of squares is increased or decreased according to the operation (in the modification shown in FIG. 41, the operation of lowering the volume, that is, the second volume level) may be displayed first (FIG. 41). In this case, a virtual bar before the increase or decrease may be set as the initial display. As described above, the initial display may indicate the volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first detection is performed and before the second detection is performed, and may not actually be displayed. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, "the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display is different according to the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means". This is an expression including the fact that the second volume level is a level that changes in response to at least a part of the possible steps of the first volume level. For example, the second volume level may change by one step each time the first volume level changes by one step, or may change by one level when the first volume level changes by a plurality of levels. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not need to change one-to-one. For example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 42, the channel (also the first volume stage) of the setting changeover switch 300 may correspond one-to-one with the initial display or the actual volume range, or the modification shown in FIG. As an example, one initial display or volume may be assigned to multiple channels (also the first volume level). Further, as in the modification shown in FIG. 44, the range of the actual sound volume may be shifted for each of a plurality of channels (which is also the first sound volume stage). Note that the plurality of channels and the first volume level correspond one-to-one in the above-described embodiments and the like, but need not be one-to-one if there is a certain correspondence. For example, one first volume level may be assigned to a plurality of channels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display control unit increases the second volume level indicated by the initial display as the first volume level set by the first volume level setting unit increases. FIG. 34). In this way, the relationship between the first volume level and the second volume level can be easily grasped, so that the volume can be suitably adjusted. The higher the first volume level, the lower the second volume level of the initial display may be. For example, if the actual volume range becomes higher as the first volume level becomes higher, the higher the first volume level, the lower the second volume level of the initial display becomes. Can be prevented from increasing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second volume level is newly set by the second volume level setting means, the sound output control means outputs a confirmation sound indicating that the second volume level has been newly set to the sound output. When the first volume level is newly set by the first volume level setting means, a confirmation sound indicating that the first volume level is newly set is not output from the sound output unit (here, the production control In step S77, the CPU 120 controls the output of the confirmation sound when the second volume level is set, but does not perform the output control of the confirmation sound when the first volume level is set. According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed even with the sound in the second sound volume stage, so that the sound volume can be suitably adjusted. The confirmation sound may always be a fixed volume regardless of a change in the volume set (the volume is changed in the above embodiment). Similarly, for example, a predetermined notification sound such as a warning sound when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (a notification sound that is not related to the effect and needs to be notified to the gaming shop) is also fixed. It is good to This can prevent the notification sound from being lowered by the player.

  The plurality of possible steps of the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means include a limiting step of restricting the second volume level setting means from setting the second volume level ( The first volume level includes “A” to “F”), and the gaming machine is configured to perform the first volume level when the restriction level is set as the first volume level by the first volume level setting means. Setting limiter for setting the second volume level setting means to limit setting of the second volume level (when "A" to "F" are set as the first volume level, "volume / light amount adjustment" (Performs control to display a menu screen having no item in (1)). In such a configuration, the volume setting on the player side can be restricted, and audio output at a volume not intended by the gaming store can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display control unit determines that the second condition is satisfied when the setting restriction is performed by the setting restriction unit during the period in which the second condition is satisfied. A corresponding image (here, a menu screen having “volume / light amount adjustment”) corresponding thereto is displayed in the display area, and when the setting restriction is not performed, the corresponding image is not displayed in the display area (here, In this example, control is performed to display a menu screen having no "volume / light amount adjustment" item instead of a menu screen having "volume / light amount adjustment" item). According to such a configuration, the player can be notified that the setting of the second volume level is restricted. In the above embodiment, the sound volume and the light amount are limited, but either one may be limited. Further, one or both of the sound volume and the light amount may be limited according to the channel. In the case of restricting one of them, it is only necessary not to display the restricted mode area on the setting screen as shown in FIG.

  In addition, a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in response to the second detection being performed when the setting restriction is being performed by the setting restricting means may be provided. For example, when the second detection is performed when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (here, when the volume adjustment button is pressed, or when the “volume / light amount adjustment” is selected) Is displayed on the menu screen and when an operation for selecting a selection item of “volume / light amount adjustment” is performed), the effect control CPU 120 controls the audio control board 13 to Output control of a warning sound such as a buzzer sound indicating that the change cannot be performed. According to such a configuration, the player can be notified that the setting of the second volume level is restricted. In addition, instead of or in addition to a warning sound such as a buzzer sound, a display indicating that the volume cannot be changed may be displayed on the effect display device 5. Further, instead of or in addition to the display, the notification may be performed by lighting or blinking a game effect lamp, a decoration LED, or the like. The volume of the warning sound, the amount of light for lighting, and the like may be the set volume and the amount of light, or may be a fixed volume or the amount of light that is equal to or larger than a predetermined size (for example, the maximum). The luminous body for the notification may be provided exclusively for the notification. Thereby, the notification can be easily understood.

  The second volume level setting means clears the second volume level being set at a predetermined timing (in this case, when it can be determined that the player has been changed), and performs an initial setting step (here, the initial setting step). The display (volume) is set as the second volume level, and the first volume level set by the first volume level setting means is changed only based on the first detection (here, a setting changeover switch). (Since 300 is a physical switch, there is no reset.)

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the process of the modification shown in FIG. 37 at a predetermined timing in the effect setting process. The production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the player has been changed (S751). For example, (A) the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a camera that captures a face image of the player, and determines whether or not the player has changed based on the image captured by the camera. For this determination, a conventionally known face authentication technique may be used. Or (B) when outputting various information such as a two-dimensional code indicating game data (performed based on various operations), when a player inputs a predetermined password, and preparing a game start item on a menu screen Then, when an operation of selecting this item is performed, there are a game start instruction operation (input of a password and start selection, etc.) and a game end instruction operation (output of various information, etc.). Sometimes, it is determined that the player has been changed.

  For example, the modifications shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 are explanatory diagrams of a configuration using game data. At the end of the game, the player operates the stick controller 30 or the like while looking at the menu screen to specify the output of a two-dimensional code (indicating game data of the current game). Then, effect control CPU 120 performs control to display a screen for outputting a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 46 on effect display device 5. The two-dimensional code is read by the player's mobile phone 901 or the like, and the data indicated by the two-dimensional code is transmitted to a predetermined management server 900 via the Internet or the like. The management server 900 manages the data for each player, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the accumulation of the data (for example, the number of clear missions exceeds a predetermined number), a video or the like which is usually difficult to see is displayed by the player. And the like to the mobile phone 901. In this way, a privilege is provided. Incidentally, as the various information, at the end of the game, a password having contents corresponding to the game may be output instead of the two-dimensional code, and the player may input the password at the start of the game. By inputting the password, for example, the effect mode may be changed, or it may be possible to change that the normal volume or light amount cannot be changed. In this way, a privilege may be given.

  When the player is changed (S751; Yes), it is determined whether the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (S752), and when it is not “A” to “F”, Since the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player is not restricted, the initial setting corresponding to the state of the setting changeover switch 300 is performed (S753). In the initial setting, the volume and light amount corresponding to the state (channel) of the setting changeover switch 300 are set, but the relationship between the channel and the volume and light amount may be determined in advance. For example, in the initial setting, the same processing as the setting of the initial sound volume and the initial light amount when the power is turned on (see the above embodiment) may be performed.

  When there is no change of the player (S751; No), when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is “A” to “F” (S752; Yes), after S753, the process proceeds to another process of the effect setting process. Or, the effect setting process ends.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being played while the second volume level set by the second volume level setting means is unintentionally dragged (especially against the intention of the player).

  In the above-described embodiment, when a power failure or the like occurs, the volume setting and the like are not backed up. Therefore, the volume is initially set when the power is restored, but the once set volume is backed up for a certain period of time (for example, , A backup RAM is provided), and the backup volume may be reset when the power is turned on again. When the power is turned on again, as described above, if it is determined that the player has been changed (data necessary for the determination may be backed up), initialization may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine is physically displaced by the first detection to any of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of possible steps of the first sound volume level as a detection target of the first detection. An operation device (here, a setting changeover switch 300) including a displacement unit is provided, and the first sound volume level setting means sets the first volume level according to the position of the displacement unit displaced by the first detection. The first volume level is set as the first volume level based on the first detection (here, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first volume level according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 in S77), and the sound output control means includes the displacement unit After the position is changed, when the step display is displayed by the display control means, the first volume newly set by the first volume step setting means is displayed. The sound output unit starts outputting a sound having a volume corresponding to the floor (here, in S77, after changing the channel of the setting changeover switch 300, when the setting screen is displayed, a new first volume level is set. The effect control CPU 120 sets the volume accordingly. With such a configuration, the sound volume can be suitably adjusted.

  The “position of the displacement section” at which the first volume level is set may be any one of a plurality of positions where the displacement section can be located, or the position of the displacement section. It may be any one of all the plurality of positions to be obtained. In this way, an operation unit such as the setting changeover switch 300 may be configured. Further, "when the step display is displayed by the display control means" means, in addition to the predetermined timing and the timing of displaying the step display during the period in which the step display is displayed, the timing at which the step display is determined to be displayed ( For example, a timing at which it is determined that there is an operation of displaying the stage display is also included, such as a determination of Yes in S710. The predetermined timing during the period until is displayed is also included. The effect control CPU 120 may set the volume at any one of these timings, for example. Note that the predetermined timing may be, for example, when a predetermined event occurs.

  For example, after the position of the displacement portion is changed, the sound output control means may change the first sound volume level setting when the second sound volume level set by the second sound volume level setting means is changed. The sound output unit may start outputting a sound having a volume corresponding to the first volume level newly set by the means. For example, the change of the channel of the setting switch 300 (change of the first volume level) and the reflection of the change of the volume by the change (that is, the reflection of the volume) are performed at the time of the volume change operation (for example, the second volume level). At the time of setting, etc.). The change of the first volume level may be performed internally, and the change of the actual volume may be reflected at the time of the volume change operation (for example, at the time of setting the second volume level).

  For example, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is configured to be input to a predetermined input port of the effect control CPU 120 or the like at the time of channel switching, when the effect control CPU 120 changes the input content, not at the time of channel switching, but at the time of a change operation. Setting the second volume level based on the read content and setting the volume based on the read content may be reflected as a change in the volume (volume setting), or the effect control CPU 120 The second volume level is set based on input contents read by software (reading is performed at the time of channel switching) (either at the time of channel switching or at the time of changing operation), and at the time of the changing operation, etc. The setting of the volume based on the second volume level may be reflected as a change in the volume (volume setting). Note that “when the second volume level set by the second volume level setting means is changed” means that the second detection is performed (for example, at the time of the second detection) or that the second volume is changed by the second detection. It is sufficient if the stage is newly set (for example, when the second volume stage is set). Note that the above-described configuration may be applied to the light amount in addition to or instead of the sound volume.

  38 and 39, even if there is an operation of changing the volume or light amount, the volume level or light amount stage to be highlighted changes, but the setting operation of the volume or light amount is not performed. It may not be performed until it is performed. For example, on the setting screen as shown in FIG. 39, the player changes the volume level and light level to be highlighted by operating the stick controller 30, and finally pushes the push button 31B. By this pressing, the effect control CPU 120 may set the second volume level or the second light level according to the volume level or the light level highlighted at that time, and may set the volume or the light level. (In this case, the volume level and light level to be highlighted and the areas 5HH and 5HL indicate the second volume level and second light level to be set.) For example, as shown in FIG. 38, when there is a volume determination operation or a light amount determination operation (depression of the push button 31B), the change of the volume or the light amount may be set. Also, as shown in FIG. 38, even if the setting change switch is operated, the operation is not reflected at the start of the display of the setting screen, and the operation of changing the volume display (that is, the operation of changing the volume level of the highlighted display) is performed. ), The first volume level may be set. Further, when there is a change operation of the light amount display (that is, an operation of changing the light amount stage of the highlighted display), the first light amount stage may be set. Note that the first volume level and the first light level are set before that (for example, when operating a channel), and when the change operation is performed, the volume change or the light level based on the first volume level or the first light level is performed. Changes may be set. The setting of these changes may be performed at the time of the operation of determining the volume and the light amount. In this case, the sound volume and the light amount are set using the second sound volume stage and the second light amount stage.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example of the preview effect in which the image of the character or the like is displayed using the display screen of the effect display device 5 has been described, but the preview effect may be another effect mode. For example, you may make it execute the accessory action announcement effect in which the accessory operates.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in order to perform a role action announcement effect, a role effect production unit 500 is provided in the vicinity of the effect display device 5, and in a state where the effect is not being executed, the effect effect production unit 500 is used as the decoration effect. Concealed by object 501. When performing the role action notice effect, the role effect unit 500 operates and emerges from the decoration feature 501, and the role effect notice unit 500 performs the role action notice effect that overlaps the display screen of the effect display device 5. Is done. Further, an effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5 simultaneously with the operation of the character effect effect unit 500.

  Then, the player can select the effect execution frequency mode of the accessory operation notice effect. For example, as shown in a modified example of FIG. 48, based on the effect execution frequency mode selected by the player, the first character action operation announcement effect type determination table for the high frequency mode (FIG. 48 (A)), usually Either a table for determining the type of the second role action announcement effect for the frequency mode (FIG. 48 (B)) or a table for determining the type of the third role action announcement effect for the low frequency mode (FIG. 48 (C)) Using the preview effect type determination table, the type of the preview effect and whether to execute the preview effect are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (A), in the table for determining the type of the first role action announcement effect for the high frequency mode, the variable display result is displayed for each of “notice effect” and “no notice effect”. Different judgment values are assigned so as to be a big hit, a case where the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, and a case where the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, so that the number of judgment values shown in FIG. I have.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit, 90 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect” and 10 judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. I have. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the super reach, 80 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect” and 20 judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 70 judgment values are assigned to “with notice effect” and 30 judgment values are assigned to “without notice effect”.

  By assigning the determination values in this manner, in the first role action announcement effect type determination table for the high-frequency mode, in the case of any of the effect types of jackpot, super-reach loss, and normal reach loss, “ Since the determination ratio of "no notice effect" is low, execution of the notice effect is easily determined, and the frequency of execution of the notice effect is high.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (B), in the table for determining the type of the second accessory operation announcement effect for the normal frequency mode, the variable display result is displayed for each of “with announcement effect” and “without announcement effect”. Different judgment values are assigned so as to be a big hit, a case where the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, and a case where the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, so that the number of judgment values shown in FIG. I have.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit, 95 judgment values are assigned to “with notice effect” and 5 judgment values are assigned to “without notice effect”. I have. Also, when the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect” and 40 judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 40 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect” and 60 judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”.

  By assigning the judgment value in this way, In the second attribute action notice announcement effect type determination table for the normal frequency mode, If a big hit occurs in the variable display, The announcement performance is easier to execute than when super reach or normal reach is lost. Also, For cases where the normal reach is out of order, "No notice production" It is easier to decide than in the case of a big hit or a loss of super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (C), in the table for determining the type of the third accessory operation announcement effect for the low frequency mode, a variable display result is displayed for each of “with an announcement effect” and “without an announcement effect”. Different judgment values are assigned so as to be a big hit, a case where the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, and a case where the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, so as to have the number of judgment values shown in FIG. I have.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit, 100 judgment values are assigned to “with notice effect” and 0 judgment values are assigned to “without notice effect”. I have. Further, in the case where the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, 0 judgment values are assigned to “with notice effect” and 100 judgment values are assigned to “without notice effect”. Further, in the case where the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, 0 judgment values are assigned to “notice effect” and 100 judgment values are assigned to “no notice effect”.

  Since the determination value is assigned in this manner, in the third accessory operation announcement effect rendering type determination table for the low frequency mode, the execution of the announcement effect is not determined when the super reach is out of order or the normal reach is out of order. However, the execution frequency of the notice effect is reduced, but in the case of a big hit, the execution of the notice effect is always determined. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed, the player can recognize that the big hit is fixed. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the demonstration screen display is displayed when the state in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period (reset waiting period) after the variable display ends. May be performed for a predetermined period after the completion of the display result effect that is an effect immediately after the stop of the fluctuation. Further, the display procedure of the setting screen on which the volume adjustment and the like can be performed is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may have other modes. For example, each screen may be switched according to the flow shown in the modification of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) elapses after the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), a display result effect in which each decorative symbol swings is started. You. The predetermined time (t1) is a time of about 0.5 seconds. Then, when the first waiting period (t2) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 49 (C), a volume adjustment guidance display for guiding the player that a volume adjustment operation can be performed is provided at the lower right of the display screen, and an effect. An effect execution frequency setting guidance display for guiding the player that the execution frequency setting operation can be performed is displayed. In this embodiment, even if the first waiting period (t2) has elapsed, the display result effect in which each decorative symbol fluctuates is continued, and at the same time, the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display are displayed, the execution of the display result effect may be terminated, and the normal The decoration symbol stop state, volume adjustment guidance display, and effect execution frequency setting guidance display may be performed. Note that the first waiting period (t2) is a time of about 15 seconds.

  When the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 49 (A)) and the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display (FIG. 49 (C)) are displayed immediately, the player: There is a risk of erroneously recognizing that variable display is continuing. For example, during the execution of a variable display effect such as “pseudo-ream”, if there is an operation advance notice effect prompting some operation in association with the temporary stop, etc., the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display (FIG. 49C )) May be erroneously recognized as an operation notice effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the state in which the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 49A), the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display (FIG. 49A) until the first waiting period (t2) elapses. (C)) is not performed.

  Note that the display result effect (effect performed after the fluctuation stop) does not have to be a mode in which the decorative pattern fluctuates, and may be, for example, a type displaying a specific background image or the like. Further, the display mode of the display result effect screen is not limited to the same one, and may have other display modes. For example, a plurality of display result effect screens corresponding to the time saving state or the high base state may be provided. You may do it. The display result effect screen shown in FIG. 49 (B) and the start screen of the volume adjustment guide display and the performance execution frequency setting guide display shown in FIG. 49 (C) may have different backgrounds. Note that the start screen of the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display shown in FIG. 49 (C) may be any screen as long as at least the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (C), if the player performs a volume adjustment operation during the display of the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display, a confirmation sound is output and the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49). 49 (F)). Although illustration is omitted, when the player performs an operation of pressing a button, the screen is switched to an effect execution frequency setting screen, and the effect execution frequency can be set. In addition, when the predetermined time (t3) elapses while the volume adjustment operation and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are not displayed and the volume adjustment operation and the effect execution frequency setting operation are not performed, the demonstration screen is started (FIG. 49). (D)). The predetermined time (t3) is a time of about 20 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (F), when the player performs an operation of “return” (button operation) while the volume adjustment screen (or the setting screen of the effect execution frequency) is displayed, a screen only for the display result effect ( FIG. 49 (B)). Also, when the predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation during the display of the volume adjustment screen (or the effect execution frequency setting screen), the screen is switched to the display result effect only screen (FIG. 49 (B)). . The predetermined time (t5) is a time of about 30 seconds. Then, when the second waiting period (t2 ') elapses after the display is switched to the display effect only screen (FIG. 49 (B)), as shown in FIG. 49 (C), the volume is adjusted to the lower right of the display screen. A guidance display is displayed. Note that the second waiting period (t2 ') is about 7 seconds.

  As described above, the volume adjustment guidance display is displayed after the elapse of the second waiting period (t2 ′), which is shorter than the above-described first waiting period (t2), so that the player can return to the volume adjustment screen ( When returning to (FIG. 49 (F)) (or the effect execution frequency setting screen), it is determined that the volume adjustment operation (or button operation) is effective by the volume adjustment guide display (or the effect execution frequency setting guide display). Can be quickly recognized. After the sound volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)) (or the effect execution frequency setting screen) ends, it is assumed that the player has already recognized that the variable display has been stopped. Even if the volume adjustment guidance display (or the effect execution frequency setting guidance display) is displayed after the elapse of the second waiting period (t2 ′), which is shorter than one waiting period (t2), it is immediately after the variable display is stopped. Is not mistakenly recognized, and the fact that the variable display has been completed is not overtly expressed, so that the player is not likely to be uncomfortable.

  In the present embodiment, when the player performs an operation of “return” (button operation) while the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)) is displayed, or for a predetermined time (t5) without any operation. ) Has elapsed, the display is switched to a screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 49 (B)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 49 (B)). (B)), the screen may be switched to the screen for volume adjustment guidance display (FIG. 49 (C)) immediately after the display of the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)) ends. That is, the time corresponding to the second waiting period (t2 ') of this embodiment may be 0 second. By doing so, even when the display of the volume adjustment screen ends, the volume adjustment guidance display is displayed, so that the player can know that the screen can be shifted to the volume adjustment screen again.

  Further, when the player performs an operation of “return” (button operation) while the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)) is displayed, or when a predetermined time (t5) has elapsed without any operation. Alternatively, the screen may return to the variable display stop screen (see FIG. 49A). Then, after the lapse of the second waiting period (t2 '), a volume adjustment guide display (FIG. 49 (C)) may be displayed.

  It should be noted that while the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)) is being displayed, the player can perform the volume adjustment operation of tilting the stick controller 30 to perform the volume adjustment as described above. Each time this volume adjustment operation is performed, the set volume level is highlighted and a confirmation sound is output at the set volume, so that the player can set the volume appropriately by the highlighting and the confirmation sound. You can recognize that it was done.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (D), when the player performs a volume adjustment operation during the display of the demonstration screen, a confirmation sound is output and the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen (see FIG. 49 (F)). When the button is pressed, the screen is switched to the effect execution frequency setting screen. When a predetermined time (t4) elapses while no operation is performed during the display of the demo screen, the demo screen ends, the volume adjustment guide display being displayed on the demo screen ends, and the display switches to the company name screen (FIG. 49 (E)). When the predetermined time (t6) elapses without any operation after the display of the company name screen is started, the screen is switched to the demonstration screen again, and the company name screen and the demonstration screen are switched alternately. I have. The predetermined time (t4) is a time of about 30 seconds. The predetermined time (t6) is a time of about 5 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, while the demo screen is displayed, the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are performed. Is terminated (erased), the visibility of the company name screen is not hindered by the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the company name screen that the maker wants to preferentially show to the player from being difficult to see by the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display.

  In this embodiment, when the demo screen (FIG. 49D) is displayed and the predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation, the screen is switched to the company name screen (FIG. 49E). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demo screen (FIG. 49 (D)), the screen (only the display result effect) is displayed. The screen may be switched to a screen of FIG. 49 (B)) or a volume adjustment guide display screen (FIG. 49 (C)). When a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demonstration screen (FIG. 49 (D)), the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to a power saving mode in which power consumption is suppressed, The screen may be switched to a power saving screen indicating the power saving mode.

  When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started while the demonstration screen (FIG. 49 (D)) is being displayed, the screen (FIG. 49 (C)) of the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display is momentarily displayed. After being displayed, the screen may be switched to a variable display screen. Further, after the display result effect screen (FIG. 49 (B)) is displayed for a moment, the screen may be switched to the variable display screen.

  The display mode of the volume adjustment guide display screen (FIG. 49 (C)) is not limited to the same display mode, and may have other display modes. You may make it provide the screen of a volume adjustment guidance display and an effect execution frequency setting guidance display.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display is switched from the demonstration screen (FIG. 49 (D)) to the screen of the volume adjustment guide display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display (FIG. 49 (C)), the display result in which each decorative symbol fluctuates. At the same time as the production, a volume adjustment guidance display and a production execution frequency setting guidance display are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume adjustment guidance is displayed from the demonstration screen (FIG. 49 (D)). A screen for guidance display and effect execution frequency setting guidance display (when switched to FIG. 49 (C), the display result effect is not executed, and the normal decoration pattern stop state, volume adjustment guidance display, and effect execution frequency setting guidance are displayed. Display may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (E), when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is displayed, a confirmation sound is output. Then, during the display of the company name screen, even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation, the display is not immediately switched to the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)), but is displayed for a predetermined time (t6) after the display of the company name screen is started. ) Elapses, the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen (see FIG. 49 (F)). Therefore, even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation before the display of the company name screen is completed, the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen and the company name screen does not disappear halfway, and the predetermined time (t6) The display is continued over.

  In this embodiment, even if the player performs the volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is being displayed, the display is not immediately switched to the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 49 (F)), so that the predetermined time (t6) elapses. The process before the process is completed, that is, the visibility of the company name screen is not hindered by the volume adjustment screen. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the company name screen that the manufacturer wants to preferentially show to the player from being difficult to see due to the volume adjustment guide display. Also, when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is displayed, a confirmation sound is output even before switching to the volume adjustment screen, so that the player can recognize that the volume has been adjusted. it can.

  In this embodiment, a confirmation sound is output when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of outputting the sound, a predetermined LED lamp provided in the gaming machine may be turned on, or the like, and a notification unit that notifies the player that the operation has been received without changing the screen display. As long as it is, any mode may be used.

  Next, the flow of each screen of another modification will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 50 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) elapses after the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), a display result effect in which each decorative symbol swings is started. You. Then, after the elapse of the first waiting period (t2), a menu guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the display screen as shown in FIG. 50 (C).

  As shown in FIG. 50 (C), when the player performs a button operation while the menu guidance display is being displayed, the menu screen is switched (see FIG. 50 (D)). In addition, when a predetermined time (t3) elapses without any operation while the menu guidance display is being displayed, the menu guidance display is terminated and a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 50 (E)). Note that, in the above-described modification, the volume adjustment guidance display is displayed even while the demo screen is being displayed. However, in this modification, the menu guidance display is deleted while the demonstration screen is being displayed. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (D), when the player performs a button operation while the menu screen is displayed, the screen is switched to a screen (FIG. 50 (B)) only for the display result effect. Also, when a predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation during the display of the menu screen, the screen is switched to the screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 50 (B)). Then, when the second waiting period (t2 ') elapses after the screen is switched to the screen only for the display result effect (FIG. 50 (B)), as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the menu guidance is displayed on the lower right of the display screen. The display is displayed.

  During the display of the menu screen (FIG. 50 (D)), the player operates any one of the selection items of “volume adjustment”, “light amount adjustment”, and “production effect frequency” (touch panel). The screen is switched to a screen corresponding to the selected item by making a selection by a touch operation using a. Then, when a predetermined time (t6) elapses without any operation during the display of the screen corresponding to the selected item, the demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 50 (E)). Note that if the player is performing an operation while the screen corresponding to the selected item is being displayed, the display does not shift to the demo screen. After a lapse of time (t6), a demonstration screen is started (see FIG. 50E). In addition, when there is a “return” button operation on the screen corresponding to the selected item, the screen is switched to the top page of the menu screen (FIG. 50D). Furthermore, in this modification, in the screen corresponding to each selection item, it is not possible to switch from the screen corresponding to one selection item to the screen corresponding to another selection item, and once the top page of the menu screen (FIG. After returning to D)), the screen is switched to a screen corresponding to another selection item.

  In this modification, even if the processing corresponding to any one of the selection items of “volume adjustment”, “light amount adjustment”, and “production execution frequency” is being executed, the predetermined time (t6 ) Elapses, the demonstration screen is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the selection items of “volume adjustment”, “light amount adjustment”, and “production execution frequency” A different predetermined time (t6) may be set so that the time at which the demonstration screen is started differs depending on the processing being executed.

  In this modification, while the menu screen is displayed, the respective selection items of “volume adjustment”, “light intensity adjustment”, and “production effect frequency” are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, other selection items may be provided as selection items displayed during the display of the menu screen. For example, a "game history" in which a game history of a player is output as a two-dimensional barcode or the like. A selection item such as “output” may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (E), when the player performs a button operation while the demo screen is displayed, the screen is switched to the menu screen (see FIG. 50 (D)). That is, the operation of the player is accepted even while the demo screen is being displayed. When a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demonstration screen, the screen is switched to a menu guide display screen (see FIG. 50C). Then, when a predetermined time (t3) elapses without any operation on the menu guidance display screen, the screen is switched to the demonstration screen again, and the menu guidance display screen and the demonstration screen are switched alternately. I have.

  The present invention can be further modified and applied to the embodiments and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiments and the like, and some of the pachinko machines described in the above-mentioned embodiments can solve at least one problem in the related art. It may have a configuration. Hereinafter, other modified examples will be described. At least some of these modifications may be combined.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is provided as an operation unit (detection unit) that can be operated (can detect an operation operation) by the game store side of the modified example, but the operation unit is the stick controller 30 or the like. For example, a predetermined period from the time of turning on the power may be set as a time period during which the operation is performed on the game store side. You may. That is, the detection target of the first detection and the detection target of the second detection may be the same. Note that a jog dial, a cross key, or the like may be provided as operation means instead of the setting changeover switch 300. Further, the operation means (detection means) which can be operated by the player side (the operation operation can be detected) may be a dedicated operation device such as a changeover switch, a jog dial, a cross key, or the like for setting the volume and light amount. The adjustment of the light amount may be performed by an operation device different from the adjustment of the volume. In addition, a touch panel that allows a player to perform a touch operation is provided on a glass plate or an upper plate that is fitted into a glass door frame that covers the front surface of the game board 2, and the touch panel is used to detect a player's operation (operation) ( (Detection means). Further, the operation (operation) of the player may be detected not only in a mode in which the player touches and operates devices mounted on the gaming machine but also in other modes. For example, an infrared sensor or the like for detecting that a player's hand has approached the effect display device 5 may be provided, and the infrared sensor or the like may be configured as a detection device (detection means) for detecting an operation of the player. .

  In the above embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 (knob) is used as a “detection device including a displacement unit that is physically displaced by the first detection to any one of a plurality of positions corresponding to a plurality of possible steps of the first volume step”. 301 is a displacement portion), the operating device is a rotary fader or a jog dial that rotates the displacement portion (knob or the like), or a linear device in which the displacement portion (knob or the like) moves vertically or horizontally. It may be a fader or the like. The term “displacement” also includes rotation, movement in the vertical direction, or movement in the horizontal direction. The displacement unit may be a unit that moves stepwise like the setting changeover switch 300 or a unit that moves continuously (for example, a fader or the like). In addition, the position where the displacement unit is displaced (in the case of rotation, it may be represented by a rotation angle or the like) and the plurality of positions corresponding to the plurality of possible levels of the first sound volume level correspond one-to-one. It is not necessary. For example, one of a plurality of possible steps of the first sound volume step may be set corresponding to a plurality of positions where the displacement unit can be displaced. The sound output unit only needs to output sound, and may be any of the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the modified example, the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the game store side is not limited to the time of turning on the power and the like, and may be performed at any time. That is, the first condition may always be satisfied. Note that the first condition is a condition for a game store, and when this condition is satisfied, the operation is performed by an employee of a game store (a game room where a game machine is installed) in principle. It is assumed that. The operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player side (that is, the operation of changing the second volume level and the second light level to change the volume and the light quantity) can be performed during the big hit game state, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the like. Or may be made available at any time. That is, the second condition may always be satisfied. It should be noted that the second condition is a condition for a player, and when this condition is satisfied, it is assumed that, in principle, an operation is performed by the player. It may be operated in business etc.). For example, during the big hit game state, the type of the music (BGM, etc.) flowing during the big hit can be selected according to the tilting operation of the operating club of the stick controller 30 in the front-back direction, and according to the tilting operation of the operating club in the left-right direction. Alternatively, the volume and the light amount (the second volume level and the second light level) may be changed. By accepting the change operation during the big hit game state, the big hit game state according to the preference of the player is realized.

  Also, for example, during the variable display, when a specific effect is being performed, the volume and the light amount (the second volume level and the second light level) are changed according to the tilting operation of the operation club in the left-right direction. You may. As a result, the volume and light amount at the time of executing a specific effect can be changed according to the preference of the player. Further, when a specific effect is not performed, the sound volume and the light amount (second sound volume stage and second light amount stage) may be changed according to the tilting operation of the operation club in the left-right direction. This is particularly effective when the specific effect is an effect that accepts an operation on the same operation unit as the operation unit for changing the volume or the light amount. As a result, it is possible to prevent the operation on the operation unit from being affected by both. In addition, when accepting a change in volume or light amount during execution of an effect that accepts an operation on the operation unit, an operation unit for changing the volume or light amount and an operation unit for effect may be provided separately. This prevents duplication of operations.

  In the modified example, when the adjustment of the volume and the light amount by the player is restricted, the volume and the light amount may be minimized or may be maximized. In the case of restricting, the mode may be shifted to the power saving mode. In the above embodiment, when the second volume level or the second light level is changed, the highest level is maintained when the second volume level or the second level is increased when the second level is set to the highest level. However, you may make it move to the minimum stage. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, at the time of the change operation of the second sound volume stage or the second light amount stage, when the operation of lowering the second sound volume stage or the second light amount stage is performed, the lowest stage is maintained. However, the process may be shifted to the maximum stage.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the image display operation in the effect display device for executing the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED. Various effects including the effects can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but is not limited to a payout type gaming machine, and is provided with a score based on the occurrence of a prize. Can also be applied to an enclosed game machine. It should be noted that, in these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls, and thus the given points and points correspond to the game value.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium. Alternatively, the distribution may be performed by pre-installing the storage device in a computer device or the like in advance. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  The technical idea of the embodiment can be applied to general gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a game ball is fired in a game area as a game medium to perform a predetermined game, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and providing a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified can be varied. One game is completed by deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed, and winning (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB winning) according to the display result. (A prize, an RB prize, etc.) can also be applied to a slot machine which can be generated. For example, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can perform volume adjustment and light amount adjustment. Also in these slot machines, the volume and the like set by the player may be initialized (reset) when the reset condition is satisfied.

  In addition, even in these gaming machines such as slot machines, operating means for a game arcade (operating means for setting the first volume level and the like) may be provided on an effect control board or the like inside the housing. Then, for a certain period of time after the power is turned on, the operating means for the player that the player normally operates (such as the operating unit used for the progress of the game and the operating means for setting the second volume level, etc.) is used for the game store. May be functioned as the operation means. The setting of the volume on the player side (change of the second volume level, etc.) can be executed, for example, while the demo screen is being displayed (a period during which the game is not executed). Further, when the replay is established and the game ends, a BET is automatically placed, so that the volume setting and the like may be limited. The adjustment of the volume and the like may be performed by using a jog dial, an adjustment button for processing, a stick controller, a lever or a stop button of a slot machine, or the like. When adjusting the volume or the like, the setting screen may be displayed from the menu screen or the like as in the above-described embodiment, and the screen may be adjusted, or the screen may be displayed in response to operation of a dedicated operation unit such as an adjustment button. The step display may be displayed.

  When the present invention is applied to these slot machines, the volume or the like changed by the player may be initialized (reset) regardless of the presence or absence of rotation of the reels. Until the stop, the initialization of the volume and the like may be reserved, and the volume and the like changed by the player when the rotation of the reels is stopped may be initialized.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the volume and the like can be adjusted on condition that the demo screen is being displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the variable display may not be performed, and the adjustment of the volume or the like may be performed on the condition that the number of held storages is 0 or not. Adjustment of the volume and the like may be performed on condition that a predetermined period has elapsed. Further, it may be possible to always adjust the volume or the like regardless of whether the display is being variably displayed or the big hit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the sound volume change operation process of FIGS. 25 and 27, when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the sound volume adjustment operation described later is invalidated. It is not limited to the timer for outputting the confirmation sound, and a timer for counting the elapse of a predetermined time from the point of the previous volume adjustment operation is provided. The operation of volume adjustment may be invalidated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the menu screen is read out by pressing the push button 31B while the demo screen is being displayed, and the player can change the volume (set the second volume level) on this menu screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change of the sound volume by the player (setting of the second sound volume stage) may be performed at any time. The player may be allowed to change the volume. In this case, it is desirable to provide a dedicated button for changing the volume in addition to the effect button for performing the operation related to the effect, so that the volume can be changed with the dedicated button. If the volume is changed by the player during the change, the changed volume may be immediately reflected during the change, or the next change after the change ends. , The changed volume may be reflected.

  Further, when the change is started when the variable display has not been performed for a predetermined period, that is, when the next player starts the game after the predetermined period has elapsed after the previous player has left his seat, May be set so as to clear the volume set by the player and set the volume corresponding to the initial state of the first volume stage.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the volume is adjusted by using two volume levels, that is, a first volume level, which is a phase changed by the operation of the game store, and a second volume level, which is a phase changed by the operation of the player. Although the setting can be performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting of the volume may be performed using any one of the volume steps. For example, the volume may be changed using only the second volume level without providing the setting function of the first volume level. Alternatively, the volume may be changed using only the first volume level without providing the setting function of the second volume level.

  Incidentally, the volume setting in the gaming machine is different from the volume setting in a general home television, etc., and the volume setting is not always possible.When the background sound is muted or the volume is reduced, That is, the volume can be set when the variable display is not performed. The advantages obtained by this method are that the player can recognize the sound even when the sound corresponding to the changed volume is output, and that the processing related to the volume setting is not executed during the variable display. To reduce the control burden on the effect control CPU 120, and to prevent the game from being hindered by the volume setting being performed during the variable display. For example, in the case of a pachinko game machine, the player is required to perform a hitting operation. If you have to do the volume setting operation while holding the handle, or if it is a slot machine, the player must perform the volume setting operation while operating the button to stop the reel, so the game and volume There is a point that the trouble of performing both operations of setting can be prevented.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the display of the demonstration screen is started, the volume and the like changed by the player are initialized (reset). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the opening of the glass door frame or the gaming machine frame 3 is detected, the volume changed by the player may be initialized (reset). Also, instead of detecting the opening of the glass door frame or the gaming machine frame 3, the volume changed by the player is initialized based on the reception of the opening error command output from the main board or the like based on the detection. You may do it.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the display of the demonstration screen is started, the player setting reset process is executed, and the reset is not executed when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state. The invention is not limited to this, and the display of the demonstration screen is not started when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state, and the player setting reset processing is not executed and the reset is not executed. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the reset is not executed when the gaming state is the probable change state or the time saving state. However, the reset may not be executed during other periods. For example, the reset may not be performed during the big hit game state, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, or the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player setting reset process is executed in the demo screen display process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power-on initialization process of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ( The player setting reset process may be executed in S71). That is, in the above-described embodiment, even if the “normal reset mode” is set, in the initialization process (S71) when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the setting of the volume stage or the light amount stage is not performed. Although the reset is always performed even at the stage, in the initialization process (S71), the player setting reset process is also executed, and the setting of the volume stage or the light amount stage is equal to or more than the initial setting by the game store. May not be reset.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the reset condition is satisfied, that is, when the display of the demo screen is started, the volume or the like changed by the player is initialized (reset). The present invention is not limited to this, and the volume and the like may be initialized (reset) at another timing. For example, when the display of the demonstration screen is started and then the variable display is newly started, the volume and the like may be initialized (reset) assuming that the reset condition is satisfied. Further, at the time of a cold start that starts from a state where the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completely turned off, the volume and the like may be initialized (reset) assuming that the reset condition is satisfied. At the time of a warm start (hot start) in which a part of the hardware check is omitted and the system is restarted at a high speed, the volume or the like may be initialized (reset) assuming that the reset condition is satisfied.

  The state advantageous to the player includes a specific game state (eg, a big hit) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire many game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) different from each other. Big hits with different numbers of rounds), a high base state (time saving state) in which the prize ball payout condition is more easily established than in the normal game state, and a high probability game state (high probability state) in which the probability of the specific game state is high. ), A high-precision low-base state (latency-probable change state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), and a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the big hit fluctuation pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting change switch 300 allows the game store to change the value of the initial setting. When the player changes the setting, the setting is reset to the initial setting of the game store. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game store may not be able to change the default value. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturing factory, the initial setting value is fixedly determined, and when the player changes the setting, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturing factory. May be reset to the initial setting.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of setting items (for example, effect execution frequency mode, volume level or light level) which can be changed from the initial setting by the “setting changing unit” of the present invention are changed on different setting screens. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the "setting change means" may change a plurality of setting items at the same time by the same setting screen or one operation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting items (for example, the effect execution frequency mode, the volume level or the light amount level) are changed by the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12, and the reset condition is changed. When the condition is satisfied, the setting items are reset to the initial settings. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting items are set by a process executed by the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11. In addition to the change, when the reset condition is satisfied, the setting item may be reset to the initial setting.

  In the above embodiment, the player can operate the push button 31B or the stick controller 31 to set the light amount and the volume in a range that can be set by an amusement shop employee by operating the setting changeover switch 300. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a dedicated operating means for setting the light amount and a dedicated operating means for the player to set the volume. Alternatively, the light amount and volume may be set by operating these dedicated operation means instead of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a mode for maintaining the setting of the volume level and the light level, a mode in which the processing for changing the volume level and the light level is not executed (No in S631 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 29). (A part that is determined and does not go through S632 and a part that is determined to be No in S633 and does not go through S634) are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Performs the process of changing the volume level and the light level, but the same setting may be performed again for the volume level and the light level in the process.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display 4B Second special symbol display 5 Effect display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can play games,
Detecting means for detecting an action of the player;
Setting screen display means for displaying a setting screen for performing settings relating to the game,
When the detecting means detects a player's operation, a setting change that can change settings of a plurality of setting items including at least a first setting item related to a game and a second setting item different from the first setting item Means,
With
When the reset condition is satisfied, the setting of the first setting item can be changed to the initial setting when in the first state, and the setting is not changed when in the second state. For the second setting item, Without changing the settings,
The setting screen display means,
It is possible to terminate the display of the setting screen when a predetermined period has elapsed without detecting the operation of the player by the detection means after the display of the setting screen has been started,
If the operation of the player by the detecting means during a period from the start of the display of the setting screen to the predetermined time period has elapsed is detected, thereby terminating the display of the setting screen when the predetermined period has elapsed Without
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined period is longer than a period from the end of the variable display to a predetermined state in which the setting screen can be displayed by a player's operation . A gaming machine that performs variable display and can play games,
Detecting means for detecting an action of the player;
Setting screen display means for displaying a setting screen for performing settings relating to the game,
When the detecting means detects a player's operation, a setting change that can change settings of a plurality of setting items including at least a first setting item related to a game and a second setting item different from the first setting item Means,
During the execution of the game, setting status notifying means capable of specifying the content of the setting of the first setting item and not notifying the content of the setting of the second setting item,
With
When the reset condition is satisfied, the setting of the first setting item can be changed to the initial setting, and the setting of the second setting item is not changed.
The setting screen display means,
It is possible to terminate the display of the setting screen when a predetermined period has elapsed without detecting the operation of the player by the detection means after the display of the setting screen has been started,
If the operation of the player by the detecting means during a period from the start of the display of the setting screen to the predetermined time period has elapsed is detected, thereby terminating the display of the setting screen when the predetermined period has elapsed Without
The gaming machine, wherein the predetermined period is longer than a period from the end of the variable display to a predetermined state in which the setting screen can be displayed by a player's operation .