JP6694041B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, predetermined information is output in a manner perceivable by a player, such as an image, a sound, a lighting (light), a notification or an effect using a movable body. ing.

  Some gaming machines are configured so that the output intensity of information can be adjusted by operating a predetermined operating means. For example, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is configured to be able to adjust the volume of sound output from a speaker by operating a predetermined setting switch.

JP, 2007-135676, A

  Here, since the information output from the gaming machine is frequently contacted by the player who plays the game on the gaming machine, the player's interest can be improved by further devising the function of adjusting the output intensity of the information. Is expected to improve.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can improve the interest of the player.

Game machine for solving the above, a sound effect device for executing voice effect, the emission effect means for performing emission effect, a sound control means for controlling the audio presentation unit, emission control for controlling the emission effect means Means and an operation means capable of performing a predetermined adjustment operation, and the effect constituted by including the voice effect and the light emission effect includes an error notification effect for notifying an error and the error. informing the general effect and which is different from the effect, there is, the volume of the sound effect which constitutes the general effect is an adjustable to maximum volume greater than a predetermined volume or the predetermined volume by adjusting the operation of sound volume, the error sound effect constituting the notification effect, before the start of the sound effect, the maximum sound when the volume of the sound effect which constitutes the general effect is conditioned to the predetermined volume by adjusting the operation of the volume Runs at least the volume, after the termination condition of the sound effect which constitutes the error notification effect is established, speech production which constitutes the general effect is executable by the maximum volume, constituting the general effect The light quantity of the light emission effect to be adjusted can be adjusted to a predetermined light quantity or a specific light quantity larger than the predetermined light quantity by an operation of adjusting the light quantity , and the light emission effect that constitutes the error notification effect is before the start of the light emission effect. the amount of emission effect constituting the general effect is executed the in particular amount or more light amount when it is conditioned to the predetermined light amount by adjusting the operation of the light amount, the termination condition of emission effect constituting the error notification effect is After being established, it is a gist that the light emission effect forming the general effect is executed with the specific light amount .

  According to this invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows an example of an effect. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the specific execution mode of adjustment production. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The schematic diagram which shows the priority of production. The flowchart which shows a volume adjustment process. The flowchart which shows a light amount adjustment process. 6 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a change in volume. The timing chart which shows a concrete example of change of light quantity.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. Upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes a first frame 11a fixed to an island facility such as a game shop, and a second frame 11b pivotally supported on the first frame 11a so as to be openable and closable. The second frame 11b is a frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 15 on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball is launched with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a door opening sensor SE5 that detects that the second frame 11b is opened with respect to the first frame 11a. For example, the door opening sensor SE5 may be provided in a cylinder for locking the second frame 11b.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16 on the front side of the frame 11. The decoration lamp 16 performs, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing a built-in light emitting body to emit light, blink, and turn off. In this embodiment, the decorative lamp 16 is configured to include a first frame lamp 16a, a second frame lamp 16b, and a third frame lamp 16c. The frame lamps 16a to 16c include a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) as light emitting bodies and a translucent cover that covers the plurality of LEDs. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17 on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 17 performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a music as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19 as an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation. The operation button 19 is provided at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the operation button 19 includes an upper operation button 19a, a lower operation button 19b, a left operation button 19c, and a right operation button 19d (shown in FIG. 4). The "upper" and "lower" of the operation buttons 19a and 19b are provided for convenience of description, and are actually arranged "rear" and "front", respectively.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board 20. The game board 20 is attached to the second frame 11b. The game board 20 has a game area 21 on the front side when viewed from the player, in which game balls flow down (roll). The game ball launched by operating the firing handle 15 flows down (rolls) in the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 is provided outside the game area 21 of the game board 20 and at a position visible to the player. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display panel 22 includes a special symbol display portion 22a. The special symbol display unit 22a displays a special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later.

  In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In this specification, the "determined stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. “Definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display unit 22a include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviating symbol as a deviant display result. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot special game is finished. As will be described later in detail, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a special hold display section 22b. The special suspension display unit 22b recognizablely displays the number of special games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of special games that are on hold is referred to as the special hold number. For example, the maximum value of the number of special reservations is 4.

  The information display panel 22 is usually provided with a symbol display portion 22c. The normal symbol display portion 22c displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner, and also displays a normal symbol varying game in which a normal symbol is finally derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22c include at least a normal hit symbol and a normally deviated symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normally out symbol is derived, the player can recognize the normally out. In this embodiment, when the internal lottery (normal symbol hit lottery) is won, after the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the normal hit game is awarded after the end of the normal hit ordinary game. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the starting condition of the special game. The information display panel 22 normally includes a hold display section 22d. The normal suspension display unit 22d recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied.

  In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 includes a state display section that recognizablely displays the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, an intensity display section that displays the recommended launch intensity of the game ball, and a prize to be paid to the player. A remaining number display unit for displaying the remaining number of balls may be provided. The plurality of display units described above do not need to be provided on the same information display panel 22, and may be separately provided in a portion different from this embodiment.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23, which is provided with various decorations, at a substantially center of a game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. Further, the center frame 23 is provided with a stage 23b for rolling the game ball along the left-right direction.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As one of the effects, the effect display device 25 performs an effect of displaying a design imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting winning opening 26 that opens to the game area 21 below the center frame 23. A game ball can always enter the first start winning opening 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has won the first start winning opening 26 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage for discharging a game ball winning the first start winning opening 26 out of the machine. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the special game start condition can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is also satisfied. In this specification, "winning" means that the game ball enters the winning opening.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting winning opening 27 that opens to the game area 21 below the center frame 23 and the first starting winning opening 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage for discharging the game ball winning the second start winning opening 27 out of the machine. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the special game start condition can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition can be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start winning opening 27. The first variable member 28 is operable in an open state in which the game ball easily wins the second start winning port 27 and in a closed state in which the game ball hardly wins the second starting winning port 27 or cannot win. .. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that moves the first variable member 28 into an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a magnetic sensor SE6 as a magnetic detecting means for detecting magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor SE6 is provided on the back side of the game board 20 near the start winning openings 26, 27. The position of the magnetic sensor SE6 may be any position of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as long as it can detect that the magnet approaches the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 29 opening to the game area 21 in the lower right part of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage for ejecting the game ball winning the special winning opening 29 out of the machine. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 is a so-called special winning opening door. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which the game ball can win the special winning opening 29 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win the special winning opening 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 30 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 31 is located on the upstream side of the special winning opening 29 in the downward direction of the game ball. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition of the normal game can be satisfied. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an outlet 32. In this embodiment, the game balls that have not won any of the winning openings are ejected out of the machine through the outlet 32. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 26, 27, 29. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the internal lottery (jackpot lottery). The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball winning the second starting winning opening 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will win the second starting winning opening 27 increases, so that the game state is advantageous to the player (easy to enter the ball).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is set once in the normal hit game. It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for making the open time of the control longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a variation time reduction control of the special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) easier to be shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined for a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot pattern corresponds to the type of jackpot that defines the privilege to be given to the player.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened is performed after the end of the opening effect. The round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number as an upper limit. In one round game, the special winning opening 29 is opened until the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is won or the second end condition that the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. To be done. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined ending time. The big hit game ends with the end of the ending effect.

  For example, in the jackpot pattern, as a gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given, and a high base state until the next jackpot game is given. There may be a pattern in which is defined. For example, as a gaming state to be given to the jackpot pattern after the jackpot game is finished, a low probability state and until a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is finished, or a special game of the upper limit number of times. There may be a pattern in which a high base state before the jackpot game is given before is finished, and is defined.

Next, an example of an effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described. In this embodiment, performing a predetermined effect corresponds to outputting predetermined information.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol variation game as a general effect. The effect symbol variation game is one of the display effects that can be executed in the effect display device 25, and symbols for effects (hereinafter, referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the effect symbols are changed. This is an effect to derive a combination. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect symbol is a symbol (decorative symbol) in which decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction.

  The effect game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is derived. For example, the big hit symbols based on the effect symbols are symbol combinations such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-place symbol is derived, in the effect game, out-of-symbol according to the effect symbol is derived. For example, the off design due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some of the effect symbols are different from the effect symbols of other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state such as a "fluctuation variation state" indicating that the symbol may be variably displayed again.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (in this embodiment, the first row and the third row) of the plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (in this embodiment, the first row and the third row). It is a state in which the effect symbols in the second row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

  For example, the reach effect is performed in the effect display device 25 by displaying a reach image G1 imitating a predetermined character or the like. For example, the reach effect is performed by lighting the frame lamps 16a to 16c with a predetermined light amount according to the second light emission pattern (continuous lighting) for the reach effect. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the light amount of the light emission effect that constitutes the general effect such as the reach effect is the light amount adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 (hereinafter, referred to as the adjusted light amount). The “light amount” in this embodiment may be replaced with “brightness” or “brightness”. In this specification, "performing light emission effect with the adjusted light amount" is intended to perform light emission effect with the light amount determined with the adjusted light amount as a reference, and the light amount of the light emission effect actually performed is Including that there is a predetermined width. The amount of light corresponds to the intensity of information output.

  In addition, for example, the reach effect is performed in a mode in which a predetermined sound is loop-played at a predetermined volume in the speaker 17. For example, the reach production voice is a musical composition. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the volume of the voice effect that constitutes the general effect such as the reach effect is the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 (hereinafter, referred to as an adjustment light amount). In this specification, "to perform audio production at the adjusted volume" is intended to produce audio production at a volume determined based on the adjusted volume, and does not mean that the volume of the actual audio production is to be performed. Including that there is a predetermined width. The volume corresponds to the intensity of information output.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the light emission effect that constitutes the general effect such as the reach effect corresponds to the second information and the fourth type information, and the voice effect that constitutes the general effect such as the reach effect is the fourth information and the second type. Corresponds to information. That is, the second information and the fourth information are output in parallel. The type 2 information and the type 4 information are output in parallel. The second information and the fourth type information are composed of light, and the fourth information and the second type information are composed of voice.

  In addition to the general effects, the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include, in addition to the general effects, a notification effect for notifying a specific matter and calling attention. Executing the notification effect is equivalent to notifying a specific matter. For example, the notification effect includes an error notification effect that notifies an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect game and the reach effect described above are classified into general effects.

  In this embodiment, the error notification effect includes a magnetic error notification effect that notifies the occurrence of a magnetic error. The magnetic error is a state in which magnetism of a predetermined strength is detected by the magnetic sensor SE6. The magnetic error is a state in which there is a high possibility that a fraudulent act that affects the flow of the game ball is being performed by bringing a magnet close to the game area 21. In this embodiment, the condition for canceling the magnetic error notification effect is power-off. Powering off is cutting off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Therefore, the magnetic error notification effect cannot be stopped unless the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped.

  For example, the magnetic error notification effect is performed in the effect display device 25 by displaying a magnetic error image G2 imitating a character string of "magnetic error" or a figure for calling attention. For example, the magnetic error notification effect is performed by lighting the frame lamps 16a to 16c with a predetermined light amount (the maximum light amount in this embodiment) according to the first light emission pattern (blinking) for the magnetic error notification effect. .. When the term "maximum amount of light (luminance)" is used in this specification, it means the maximum amount of light (luminance, brightness) that the frame lamps 16a to 16c are capable of. For example, the maximum light amount is such that when the LED as a light emitting body built in the frame lamps 16a to 16c is controlled by pulse width modulation, the ratio of the pulse width to the switching cycle (so-called duty ratio) is 1/1 (100). %) Or approximately 1/1 (approximately 100%).

  For example, the magnetic error notification effect is performed in a manner in which a predetermined voice is loop-played at a predetermined volume (the maximum volume in this embodiment) in the speaker 17. For example, the voice for the magnetic error notification effect is a human voice that reads out the character string “The magnetic sensor has reacted”. In this embodiment, the term “maximum volume” indicates the maximum volume that can be output from the speaker 17. For example, the maximum volume is the maximum volume defined in the standard of the speaker 17.

  In addition, each effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect is in any mode as long as it can be recognized by a player, an employee of a game store, or the like that the magnetism of a predetermined strength is detected. It may be. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect is classified into the first type error notification effect. It should be noted that the first type error notification effect may include an error notification effect different from the magnetic error notification effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the error notification effect includes a door opening error notification effect that notifies the occurrence of a door opening error. The door opening error is a state in which the second frame 11b is opened with respect to the first frame 11a. In this embodiment, the cancellation condition of the door opening error notification effect is elimination of the door opening error (closing of the second frame 11b). Therefore, the magnetic error notification effect cannot be stopped unless the door opening error is resolved.

  For example, the door opening error notification effect is performed in a manner in which the frame lamps 16a to 16c are turned on with the maximum light amount in accordance with the second light emission pattern (blinking) for the door opening error notification effect. For example, the door opening error notification effect is performed by the speaker 17 in a mode in which a predetermined sound is loop-played at the maximum volume. For example, the voice for the door opening error notification effect is a human voice that reads out the character string “The magnetic sensor has reacted”.

  It should be noted that each of the effects forming the door opening error notification effect is in any mode as long as it can be recognized by a player, an employee of a game shop, or the like that a magnetism having a predetermined strength is detected. May be Further, in this embodiment, the door opening error notification effect is configured not to include the display effect on the effect display device 25, but may be configured to include the display effect for displaying a predetermined image. In this embodiment, the door opening error notification effect is classified into the second type error notification effect. The second-class error notification effect may include an error notification effect different from the door opening error notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the light emission effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect corresponds to the first information and the third type information, and the voice effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect corresponds to the third information and the first type information. Equivalent to. That is, the first information and the third information are output in parallel. The first type information and the third type information are output in parallel. The first information and the third type information are composed of light, and the third information and the first type information are composed of voice. Then, the first information and the third information are both information related to the error. As described above, the effect in this embodiment is configured by at least one of the image, the sound, and the light, and corresponds to the information perceivable by the player. In this embodiment, the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 constitute output means for outputting information that can be perceived by the player.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the volume (strength) of the sound effect by the speaker 17 and the light amount (strength) of the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16 can be adjusted by operating the operation button 19. ing. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the output intensity of information that can be perceived by the player can be adjusted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an adjustment effect for adjusting the intensity of the effect as information by operating the operation button 19. The adjustment effect includes volume adjustment effect for adjusting the volume of the sound effect by the speaker 17. In this embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume in all five stages of the first volume, the second volume, the third volume, the fourth volume, and the fifth volume by the volume adjustment effect. The sound volume increases in the order of first sound volume <second sound volume <third sound volume <fourth sound volume <fifth sound volume. In this embodiment, the first volume corresponds to the third intensity and the fifth volume corresponds to the fourth intensity. That is, in this embodiment, the volume of the voice effect that constitutes the general effect can be adjusted in the range from the first volume to the fifth volume by operating the operation button 19. The fifth volume may be the same as the maximum volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or may be a volume smaller than the maximum volume.

  For example, in the sound adjustment effect, the effect display device 25 can recognize that the volume can be adjusted by operating the operation button 19, such as imitating a character string of “You can adjust the volume with the up and down buttons.” This is performed by displaying the notification image G3. The adjustment effect is performed in the effect display device 25 by displaying a volume meter image G4 capable of recognizing the current adjustment volume, such as a volume meter. In this embodiment, the volume meter image G4 corresponds to specific species information regarding output intensity.

  In the volume adjustment effect, when the upper operation button 19a is operated, the adjustment volume is adjusted to the volume of one level higher with the fifth volume as the upper limit. In the volume adjustment effect, when the lower operation button 19b is operated, the adjustment volume is adjusted to the volume of one level lower than the first volume as the lower limit.

  Further, the adjustment effect includes a light amount adjustment effect for adjusting the light amount of the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16. In this embodiment, the light amount can be adjusted over all five stages of the first light amount, the second light amount, the third light amount, the fourth light amount, and the fifth light amount by the light amount adjustment effect. The light quantity increases in the order of first light quantity <second light quantity <third light quantity <fourth light quantity <fifth light quantity. In this embodiment, the first light amount corresponds to the first intensity and the fifth light amount corresponds to the second intensity. That is, in this embodiment, the light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect can be adjusted in the range from the first volume to the fifth volume by operating the operation button 19. The fifth light amount may be the same light amount as the maximum light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 10 or may be a light amount smaller than the maximum light amount.

  For example, in the light amount adjustment effect, it is possible to recognize on the effect display device 25 that the light amount can be adjusted by operating the operation button 19, such as simulating a character string of "You can adjust the light amount with the left and right buttons". This is performed by displaying the notification image G5. The adjustment effect is performed in the effect display device 25 by displaying a light amount meter image G6 capable of recognizing the current adjustment light amount, such as a light amount meter. In this embodiment, the light amount meter image G6 corresponds to specific species information regarding the output intensity.

  In the light amount adjustment effect, when the right operation button 19d is operated, the adjustment light amount is adjusted to a level larger by one with the fifth light amount as the upper limit. In the light quantity adjustment effect, when the left operation button 19c is operated, the first light quantity is set as the lower limit, and the adjustment light quantity is adjusted to a light quantity at a stage smaller by one. In this embodiment, if the door opening error notification effect or the magnetic error notification effect is not being executed, the volume adjustment effect and the light amount adjustment effect can be executed in parallel. Further, only the volume adjustment effect may be executed among the adjustment effects during the door opening error notification effect. As described above, the operation button 19 corresponds to an operation unit that can be operated to adjust the output intensity of information.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side of the machine. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 41 on the back side of the machine. The sub control board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal output from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, a sound effect by the speaker 17, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. In this embodiment, the sub control board 41 functions as a control unit that controls the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 that form the output unit.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plural types of fluctuation patterns are information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving out the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. Further, the main control board 40 of this embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number in the main control board 40 on a predetermined cycle, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number on a predetermined control cycle basis. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input the detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE6 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 40. The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to effects by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify a mode (content) of the display effect on the effect display device 25, and display effect data used for executing the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light emission effect pattern capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 16 and light emission effect data used for executing the light emission effect.

  Further, the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The sub-control board 41 of this embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number in a predetermined cycle on the sub control board 41, and the sub control CPU 41a may generate the random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the operation buttons 19 (operation buttons 19a to 19d) via a port (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the operation buttons 19a to 19d are operated via a port (not shown). The sub-control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown).

  In addition, the sub control board 41 includes a lamp control unit 42. The lamp control unit 42 drives the decoration lamps 16 (frame lamps 16a to 16c) based on a command from the sub-control CPU 41a to execute a light emission effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the lamp control unit 42 to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 16 (frame lamps 16a to 16c).

Next, the lamp control unit 42 will be described in detail.
The lamp control unit 42 includes a first drive circuit 42a, a second drive circuit 42b, and a third drive circuit 42c as a plurality of channels (output systems) for controlling the frame lamps 16a to 16c. .. The first drive circuit 42a is connected to the first frame lamp 16a, and turns on or off a plurality of LEDs incorporated in the first frame lamp 16a. The second drive circuit 42b is connected to the second frame lamp 16b, and turns on or off a plurality of LEDs incorporated in the second frame lamp 16b. The third drive circuit 42c is connected to the third frame lamp 16c, and turns on or off a plurality of LEDs built in the third frame lamp 16c.

  In this embodiment, the frame lamps 16a to 16c are general effects such as a light emission effect forming a magnetic error notification effect, a light emission effect (first information and third type information) configuring a door opening error notification effect, and a reach effect. It is commonly used in the light emission effect (the second information and the fourth type information) that constitutes the. Therefore, in this embodiment, a plurality of channels for outputting information from the frame lamps 16a to 16c forming the output means are provided, and a channel for outputting the first information (third type information) and a second information. It can be said that the channels for outputting (type 4 information) are the same channels. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include one drive circuit, and the sub control CPU 41a may control the frame lamps 16a to 16c using the one drive circuit.

  Further, the sub control board 41 includes a speaker control section 43. The speaker control unit 43 drives the speaker 17 based on a command from the sub-control CPU 41a to execute a voice effect. That is, the sub control CPU 41 a is configured to control the output mode of the speaker 17 by controlling the speaker control unit 43.

Next, the speaker control unit 43 will be described in detail.
The speaker control unit 43 includes a decoder 43a and a voice data ROM 43b. The decoder 43a reads the compressed audio data from the audio data ROM 43b and decodes the read audio data. The decoder 43a includes a plurality of channels (output systems) as channels for reproducing the decoded sound and outputting it from the speaker 17. The decoder 43a of this embodiment has a total of 16 channels from channel CH00 to channel CH15. One channel can reproduce one audio data. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to simultaneously reproduce 16 voice data and output them from the speaker 17. It should be noted that one channel cannot simultaneously reproduce a plurality of audio data. Further, in the channels CH00 to CH15, the reproduction volume can be individually changed.

  The decoder 43a is connected to the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown). This drive circuit synthesizes (mixes) the sounds (digital signals) reproduced in each of the channels CH00 to CH15, converts the sounds into analog signals, further amplifies them, and outputs them from the speaker 17. For example, BGM is assigned to the channels CH00 and CH01. Specifically, the channels CH00 and CH01 of this embodiment are assigned a sound effect (predetermined music piece) that constitutes a general effect such as a reach effect. Audio such as an error is assigned to the channel CH15. Specifically, at least the sound effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect and the magnetic error notification effect is assigned to the channel CH15 of this embodiment. The voice data ROM 43b stores a plurality of voice data obtained by compressing sampled voices in a predetermined format. The plurality of audio data includes first audio data SD1 used for magnetic error notification effect, second audio data SD2 used for door opening error notification effect, and third audio data SD3 used for reach effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the channels CH00 and CH01 used for the sound effect (the third information and the first type information) that configure the door opening error notification effect, and the light emission effect (the first effect that configures the general effect such as the reach effect). The channel CH15 used in the fourth information and the second type information) is a different channel. Of course, the audio channels CH00 to CH15 constitute drive circuits 42a to 42c corresponding to the channels used for the light emission effect (first information and third type information) forming the door opening error notification effect, and the general effect. This is different from the drive circuits 42a to 42c corresponding to the channels used for the light emission effect (second information and fourth type information).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, a plurality of channels for outputting information from the speaker 17 which constitutes the output means are provided, and a channel for outputting the first information (third type information) and a second information (fourth information). It can be said that the channel for outputting the (seed information) is a different channel. The channel for outputting the fourth information (second type information) is different from the channel for outputting the first information (third type information) and the second information (fourth type information). The channel is different from the channel for outputting the third information (first type information).

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed as the interrupt process by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has won in any of the start winning holes 26 and 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start sensors SE1 and SE2. The determination is made (step S101). When the game ball has not won in any of the starting winning openings 26, 27 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has been won in any of the starting winning openings 26 and 27 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines that the special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is the upper limit number. It is determined whether (for example, 4) or less (step S102). When the number of special reservations is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the special reserved number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1 (step S103). .. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated special reserved number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used in the jackpot lottery, a random number used to determine the jackpot pattern, a random number used to determine the variation pattern, or the like. In the processing of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In this embodiment, the random number information for the special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution of the special game is suspended until the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a as the interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision if the jackpot game is not being played and is not in the special game, while making a negative decision if it is the jackpot game or the special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. Yes (step S202). When the number of special reservations is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the number of special reservations is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c, and updates it (step S203). In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special reserved number is displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random numbers for the special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S204). When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit, based on the random number information read in the process of step S204 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S205). The process of step S205 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not it is a big hit. For example, whether or not to win the big hit may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number information and the big hit judgment value match. For example, the determination as to whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When the jackpot is won (step S205: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game and the variation pattern of the special game (step S206). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the big hit symbol and the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S206. In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern, Store in output buffer. In this embodiment, the control information stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 by an output process executed as an interrupt process. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case where the jackpot is not won and the jackpot is not won (step S205: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol to be derived in the special game and the variation pattern of the special game (step S207). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the outlier symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S207. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a generates a symbol command capable of specifying the determined off symbol and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, generates a game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs the variation stop of the effect symbol, generates a game end command for deriving the symbol combination, Store in output buffer.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a identifies the kind of big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, kind of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for giving the specified big hit game after the end of the big hit special game, and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the jackpot special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first generates control information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) for instructing execution of the opening effect, and stores it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the special winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 29 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. .. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) for instructing execution of the round effect each time the round game is started, and stores the control information in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and stores it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
Main control CPU40a, based on the big hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process (that is, the type of big hit), specifies the gaming state to be given after the end of the big hit game. When the main control CPU 40a has specified the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game is finished. Set to. When the high-probability state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the high-probability state to the high-probability state flag when the jackpot game is finished.

  When the main control CPU 40a specifies the addition of the low base state, when the jackpot game is finished, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the control to the low base state in the base state flag. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the addition of the high base state, when the jackpot game is finished, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the control to the high base state in the base state flag. The main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given, when the high base state with the upper limit number is specified.

  The main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets the base state flag to a value with which it is possible to specify that the low base state control is to be performed with the end of the special game where the remaining number of times becomes 0. The main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the probability state flag when a big hit game is given, and a value capable of specifying control to a low base state. Set to base state flag.

Next, a magnetic error process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
In the magnetic error processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the magnetic error notification is being executed. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when the information indicating that the magnetic error notification is being executed (hereinafter referred to as the magnetic error flag) is stored in the main control RAM 40c, while it is not stored. Is negatively determined. When the magnetic error notification is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error processing.

  When the magnetic error notification is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the magnetic sensor SE6 detects magnetism. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when a detection signal is being input from the magnetic sensor SE6, while making a negative decision when no detection signal is being input. When the magnetic sensor SE6 does not detect magnetism, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error processing.

  On the other hand, when the magnetic sensor SE6 detects magnetism, the main control CPU 40a stores the magnetic error flag in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a also generates control information (hereinafter, a magnetic error notification start command) for instructing the start of the magnetic error notification and stores it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error processing.

  When the main control CPU 40a of this embodiment detects the occurrence of a magnetic error and starts the magnetic error notification, it does not execute the special symbol start process or the big hit game process. That is, the main control CPU 40a stops the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10. As described above, the condition for canceling the magnetic error notification is that the power is off.

Next, the door opening error process performed by the main control CPU 40a as the interrupt process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the magnetic error notification is being executed. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when the magnetic error flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and makes a negative judgment when the magnetic error flag is not stored. When the magnetic error notification is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the door opening error processing.

  When the magnetic error notification is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the door opening error notification is being executed. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when the information (hereinafter, referred to as a door open error flag) indicating that the door open error notification is being executed is stored in the main control RAM 40c while it is stored. If not, a negative decision is made.

  When the door opening error notification is being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second frame 11b is opened. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when a detection signal is being input from the door opening sensor SE5, while making a negative decision when no detection signal is being input. When the second frame 11b is opened (when the door opening error has not been resolved), the main control CPU 40a ends the door opening error processing. On the other hand, when the second frame 11b is not opened (when the door opening error is eliminated), the main control CPU 40a erases (clears) the door opening error flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a door opening error notification end command) instructing the end of the door opening error notification and stores it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the door opening error processing.

  When the door opening error notification is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second frame 11b is opened. When the second frame 11b is not opened (when a door opening error has not occurred), the main control CPU 40a ends the door opening error processing. On the other hand, when the second frame 11b is opened (when a door opening error occurs), the main control CPU 40a stores the door opening error flag in the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a door opening error notification start command) for instructing the start of the door opening error notification and stores it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the door opening error processing.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, the big hit effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed as a general effect during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect game as a general effect and an effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, when the game start command and the symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a falling symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is different depending on the effect symbol.

  Since the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine an outlying symbol combination including the reach when performing the reach effect in the effect game this time. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that a variation pattern for the reach effect is specified among the outlier variation patterns, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect lottery using a predetermined random number, and the effect lottery is performed. You may decide that you have won.

  When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a uses at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is executed as a general effect based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. Control one. For example, as the predetermined effect, there is a big hit announcement effect, a suggestion effect that suggests a game state, and the like.

  Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the decided effect symbol, and causes the symbol combination based on the effect symbol to be derived upon the input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the process for causing the sub control CPU 41a to execute the notification effect will be described in detail.
As described above, the notification effects executable in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment include at least the door opening error notification effect and the magnetic error notification effect. Then, in this embodiment, a priority is set for each notification effect. For example, in this embodiment, the door opening error notification effect is set with the priority [normal] as the first priority. For example, a priority [high] as a second priority that is higher than the priority [normal] is set in the magnetic error notification effect. It should be noted that a priority [low], which is a priority lower than the priority [normal] and [high], is set for the general effect.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the execution conditions are satisfied for a plurality of types of notification effects, the sub control CPU 41a causes the notification effects to be performed according to the priority set for each notification effect. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given, including the relationship between the notification effect and the general effect. In addition, "○" shown in the drawing indicates that execution is not restricted, and "x" indicates that execution is restricted.

First, a process related to the notification effect of the priority [high] will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a performs the notification effect with the priority [high], the sub-control CPU 41a restricts all the general effects with the priority [low] and the notification effects with the priority [normal], and the priority [high]. The notification effect of is performed. In this embodiment, when the sub control CPU 41a performs the notification effect of the priority [high], it does not perform the general effect of the priority [low] and the notification effect of the priority [normal]. In this embodiment, the priority [high] notification effect includes a magnetic error notification effect.

  Specifically, when a magnetic error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the frame lamps 16a to 16c, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 to perform a magnetic error notification effect. When the magnetic error notification start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to perform the display effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the magnetic error image G2 in a size that covers the entire display area. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a limits the display effect different from the display effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect, and more preferably terminates it.

  When the magnetic error notification start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a instructs the lamp control unit 42 to perform the light emission effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect. Here, when the magnetic error notification start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value (information) capable of specifying the fifth light amount as the adjustment light amount in the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. That is, the sub control CPU 41a changes the adjustment light amount to the fifth light amount when the door opening error notification effect is started. The sub-control CPU 41a instructs the lamp control unit 42 to use the largest amount of light (the maximum amount of light in this embodiment) among the amounts of light based on the fifth amount of light as the amount of light of the light emission effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect.

  Then, the drive circuits 42a to 42c of the lamp control unit 42 control the frame lamps 16a to 16c so as to perform the light emission effect by the first light emission pattern LP1 with the maximum light amount. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a limits the light emission effect different from the light emission effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect, and more preferably ends the light emission effect. As described above, when performing the magnetic error notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a has a predetermined light amount (maximum light amount in this embodiment) regardless of the adjustment light amount until the magnetic error notification effect is started. The light emission effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect is performed. It should be noted that if the light emission effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect is simply executed with a predetermined light amount (for example, the maximum light amount), the light is not emitted with the adjusted light amount as a reference, but with a predetermined light amount. May be. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a may or may not refer to the light amount flag Dl.

  When the magnetic error notification start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a instructs the speaker control unit 43 to perform the audio effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect. The decoder 43a of the lamp control unit 42 reads out the first audio data SD1 from the audio data ROM 43b, reproduces it using the channel CH15, and outputs it from the speaker 17 at the maximum volume regardless of the adjustment volume. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a sets the volume of channels CH00 to CH14 to zero. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a limits the voice effect different from the voice effect that constitutes the magnetic error notification effect, and more preferably ends the voice effect.

  Here, "outputting at a predetermined volume regardless of the adjustment volume" is not a volume based on the adjustment volume, regardless of what volume the adjustment volume at that time is, and is set in advance. Outputting voice at a predetermined volume. In other words, "output at a predetermined volume regardless of the adjustment volume" means that the value of the volume flag Ds stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the information capable of specifying the adjustment volume is any value. Even if there is, the sound is output at a predetermined volume not based on the value of the volume flag Ds. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a may or may not refer to the volume flag Ds. The sub-control board 41 of this embodiment does not update the volume flag Ds but maintains it even when a magnetic error notification start command is input.

Next, a process related to the notification effect of priority [normal] will be described.
When causing the notification effect of the priority [normal], the sub control CPU 41a restricts a part or all of the general effect having the priority [low], and performs the notification effect of the priority [normal]. Let On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a limits the execution of the notification effect of the priority [normal] while the notification effect of the priority [high] is being executed. In this embodiment, the notification effect of the priority [normal] includes a door opening error notification effect.

  Specifically, when the door opening error occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the frame lamps 16a to 16c and the speaker 17 to perform the door opening error notification effect. When the magnetic error notification start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a instructs the lamp control unit 42 to perform the light emission effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect, provided that the magnetic error notification effect is not being executed. To do. When the door opening error notification start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value (information) capable of specifying the fifth light amount as the adjustment light amount in the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub control RAM 41c. That is, the sub control CPU 41a changes the adjustment light amount to the fifth light amount when the door opening error notification effect is started. Then, the sub control CPU 41a causes the lamp control unit 42 to set the largest light amount (the maximum light amount in this embodiment) among the light amounts based on the fifth light amount as the light amount of the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect. Give instructions. That is, the maximum light amount corresponds to a specific intensity and a predetermined intensity.

  Then, the drive circuits 42a to 42c of the lamp control unit 42 control the frame lamps 16a to 16c so as to perform the light emission effect by the first light emission pattern LP1 with the maximum light amount. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a limits the light emission effect different from the light emission effect which constitutes the door opening error notification effect, and more preferably ends the light emission effect. Thus, when performing the door opening error notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined light amount (in this embodiment, the maximum light amount) regardless of the adjustment light amount until the door opening error notification effect is started. Then, the light-emitting effect that constitutes the door-opening error notification effect is performed.

  If the light-emitting effect that constitutes the door-opening error notification effect is simply executed with a predetermined light amount (for example, the maximum light amount), light is emitted with a predetermined light amount instead of the light amount based on the adjusted light amount. You may. In other words, regardless of the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, light may be emitted with a predetermined light amount that is not based on the value of the light amount flag Dl. At this time, the sub control CPU 41a may or may not refer to the light amount flag Dl.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the light emission effect (first information and third type information) forming the door opening error notification effect is the light emission effect (second information and fourth type) forming a general effect by operating the operation button 19. Even when the light amount of (information) is adjusted, the light amount is equal to or more than the fifth light amount (second intensity). That is, the first information (third type information) is output with an intensity equal to or higher than the second intensity even when the intensity of the second information (fourth type information) is adjusted by operating the operation button 19. It

  Further, when the door opening error notification start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a instructs the speaker control unit 43 to perform the audio effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect. The decoder 43a of the lamp control unit 42 reads the second audio data SD2 from the audio data ROM 43b, reproduces it using the channel CH15, and outputs it from the speaker 17 at the maximum volume regardless of the adjustment volume. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a sets the volume of channels CH00 to CH14 to zero. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a limits the voice effect different from the voice effect forming the door opening error notification effect, and more preferably ends the voice effect. It should be noted that the sub-control board 41 of this embodiment does not update the volume flag Ds but maintains it even when the door opening error notification start command is input.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the voice effect (third information and first type information) that constitutes the door opening error notification effect is the voice effect (fourth information and second type) that constitutes the general effect by operating the operation button 19. Even when the volume of (information) is adjusted, the volume is higher than the fifth volume (fourth intensity). That is, it can be said that the third information is output with an intensity equal to or higher than the fourth intensity even when the intensity of the fourth information is adjusted by operating the operation button 19. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the display effect that is being executed is continuously performed even if the door opening error notification start command is input. That is, the sub control CPU 41a does not limit other display effects while the door opening error notification effect is being executed.

  When the door opening error is resolved, the sub control CPU 41a controls the frame lamps 16a to 16c and the speaker 17 to end the door opening error notification effect. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the door opening error notification end command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the light emission effect forming the general effect with the changed adjusted light amount that is changed in accordance with the execution of the door opening error notification effect. To the lamp control unit 42. Therefore, when the light emission effect (second information and fourth type information) forming the general effect is performed after the light emission effect (first information and third type information) forming the door opening error notification effect is finished, The luminous effect that constitutes the general effect is performed with the fifth light amount (second intensity). That is, in this embodiment, when the second information is output after the output of the first information is completed, the second information is output at the second intensity. Then, the fifth light amount corresponds to a non-specific intensity.

  When the door opening error notification end command is input, the sub control CPU 41a instructs the speaker control unit 43 to perform the voice effect that constitutes the general effect with the adjustment voice. Therefore, when the voice effect (the fourth information and the second type information) forming the general effect is performed after the sound effect (the third information and the first type information) configuring the door opening error notification effect is finished, The voice effect that constitutes the general effect is performed at the adjusted volume. That is, in this embodiment, when the fourth information is output after the output of the third information is completed, the fourth information is output with the intensity adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19.

Next, a process related to the general effect of priority [low] will be described.
As a general rule, the sub-control CPU 41a does not limit the execution of other voice effects when performing the general effect of the priority [low]. During execution of the general effect having the priority [low], the execution of the general effect may be restricted depending on the type of the general effect to be newly executed. The sub-control CPU 41a limits a part or all of the general effects of priority [low] during execution of the notification effects of priority [normal] and [high]. In this embodiment, general effects of priority [low] include a reach effect in an effect game, a big hit announcement effect, a suggestion effect, and a big hit effect in a big hit game.

  Here, an example of reach production will be described in detail. The sub control CPU 41a controls the frame lamps 16a to 16c, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 to perform the reach effect when the reach condition is satisfied and the magnetic error notification effect is not executed. To do. When the reach condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to display the reach image G1 on condition that the magnetic error notification effect is not being executed.

  When the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the light emission effect forming the reach effect with the adjusted light amount, provided that the door opening error notification effect and the magnetic error notification effect are not being executed. Instruct the section 42. The drive circuits 42a to 42c of the lamp control unit 42 control the frame lamps 16a to 16c so as to perform the light emission effect by the first light emission pattern LP2 with the adjusted light amount.

  Here, in the predetermined interrupt process, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub control RAM 41c to specify the adjusted light amount. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a instructs the lamp control unit 42 to specify the specified adjustment light amount. As will be described later in detail, the light amount flag Dl is information rewritten in the interrupt process. Therefore, in this embodiment, the light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect may change with the update of the light amount flag Dl.

  When the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a instructs the speaker control unit 43 to perform the voice effect that constitutes the reach effect on condition that the door opening error notification effect and the magnetic error notification effect are not being executed. To do. The decoder 43a of the lamp control unit 42 reads the third audio data SD3 from the audio data ROM 43b, reproduces it using the channels CH00 and CH01, and outputs it from the speaker 17 at the adjusted volume.

  Here, in the predetermined interrupt processing, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the volume flag Ds stored in the sub control RAM 41c to specify the adjusted volume. Then, the sub control CPU 41a instructs the speaker control unit 43 to specify the specified control sound volume. As will be described in detail later, the volume flag Ds is information rewritten in the interrupt process (volume adjustment process described later). Therefore, in this embodiment, the volume of the volume effect forming the general effect may change with the update of the volume flag.

Next, a process for performing the adjustment effect will be described. As described above, the adjustment effects include the volume adjustment effect and the light amount adjustment effect.
First, a volume control process for performing a volume control effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the magnetic error notification effect is being executed (step S301). When the magnetic error notification effect is being executed (step S301: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing. On the other hand, when the magnetic error notification effect is not being executed (step S301: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the adjustment volume is not the fifth volume (step S302). In the process of step S302, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the value of the volume flag Ds stored in the main control RAM 40c, makes an affirmative decision when the volume flag Ds ≠ 5, and the volume flag Ds = 5. If not, a negative decision is made. When the adjusted volume is not the fifth volume (step S302: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the adjusted volume is not the first volume (step S303). In the process of step S303, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the value of the volume flag Ds stored in the main control RAM 40c, makes a positive determination if the volume flag Ds ≠ 1, and the volume flag Ds = 1. If not, a negative decision is made.

  When the adjusted volume is not the first volume (step S303: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the upper operation button 19a has been operated (step S304). In the process of step S304, the sub control CPU 41a makes an affirmative decision when an operation signal is being input from the upper operation button 19a, while making a negative determination when an operation signal has not been input from the upper operation button 19a.

  When the upper operation button 19a is operated (step S304: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a volume one volume higher than the current adjustment volume as a new adjustment volume (step S305). Specifically, in the process of step S305, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the volume flag Ds stored in the sub control RAM 41c by adding 1. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing.

  When the upper operation button 19a is not operated (step S304: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the lower operation button 19b is operated (step S306). In the process of step S310, the sub-control CPU 41a makes an affirmative decision when an operation signal is being input from the lower operation button 19b, while making a negative determination when an operation signal is not being input from the lower operation button 19b.

  When the lower operation button 19b is operated (step S306: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a volume one level lower than the current control volume as a new control volume (step S307). Specifically, in the process of step S307, the sub control CPU 41a updates the volume flag Ds stored in the sub control RAM 41c by subtracting 1 from the value. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing. When the lower operation button 19b is not operated (step S306: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing.

  When the adjusted volume is the fifth volume (step S302: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the down operation button 19b has been operated (step S308). When the lower operation button 19b is operated (step S308: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a volume one lower than the current adjustment volume as a new adjustment volume (step S309). Specifically, in the process of step S309, the sub control CPU 41a updates the volume flag Ds stored in the sub control RAM 41c by subtracting 1 from the value. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing. If the lower operation button 19b is not operated (step S308: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing.

  When the adjusted volume is the first volume (step S303: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the upper operation button 19a has been operated (step S310). When the upper operation button 19a is operated (step S310: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a volume that is one volume higher than the current adjustment volume as a new adjustment volume (step S311). Specifically, in the process of step S311, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the volume flag Ds stored in the sub control RAM 41c by adding 1. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing. If the upper operation button 19a is not operated (step S310: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment processing.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the volume control process is performed regardless of whether the door opening error notification effect is being executed unless the magnetic error notification effect is being executed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the adjustment volume can be adjusted within the range of the first volume to the fifth volume even during the execution of the door opening error notification effect. However, the voice effect (the third information and the first type information) that constitutes the error notification effect (the door opening error notification effect and the magnetic error notification effect) has a predetermined volume (the maximum volume in this embodiment) regardless of the adjustment volume. ). Therefore, the volume of the voice effect does not change even when the operation buttons 19a to 19d are operated during the execution of the error notification effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to perform a sound volume adjusting effect in a process different from the sound volume adjusting process. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first notification image G3 and the volume meter image G4 when the upper operation button 19a or the lower operation button 19b is operated when the magnetic error notification effect is not being executed. Thus, the effect display device 25 is controlled. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to display the volume meter image G4 in a mode in which the adjustable volume (output intensity) that can be identified from the volume flag Ds can be identified. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the volume meter image G4 in a state in which the same number of cells as the number of stages of the adjustment volume is lit. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a hides the first notification image G3 and the volume meter image G4 when the end condition of the volume adjustment effect is satisfied, such as a predetermined period having elapsed after the operation buttons 19a and 19b are operated. Thus, the effect display device 25 is controlled. That is, the sub control CPU 41a ends the volume adjustment effect.

Next, a light amount adjustment process for performing a light amount adjustment effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an error notification effect (door opening error notification effect and magnetic error notification effect in this embodiment) is being executed (step S401). When the error notification effect is being executed (step S401: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process. On the other hand, when the error notification effect is not being executed (step S401: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the adjustment light amount is not the fifth light amount (step S402). In the process of step S402, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the main control RAM 40c, makes an affirmative decision when the light amount flag Dl ≠ 5, and the light amount flag Dl = 5. If not, a negative decision is made. When the adjustment light amount is not the fifth light amount (step S402: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the adjustment light amount is not the first light amount (step S403). In the process of step S403, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the main control RAM 40c, makes an affirmative decision when the light amount flag Dl ≠ 1, and the light amount flag Dl = 1. If not, a negative decision is made.

  When the adjusted light amount is not the first light amount (step S403: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the right operation button 19d is operated (step S404). In the process of step S404, the sub-control CPU 41a makes an affirmative decision when an operation signal has been input from the right operation button 19d, while making a negative decision when no operation signal has been input from the right operation button 19d.

  When the right operation button 19d is operated (step S404: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a light amount that is one larger than the current adjusted light amount as a new adjusted light amount (step S405). Specifically, in the processing of step S405, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub control RAM 41c by adding 1. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process.

  When the right operation button 19d is not operated (step S404: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the left operation button 19c is operated (step S406). In the process of step S410, the sub-control CPU 41a makes an affirmative decision when an operation signal is being input from the left operation button 19c, while making a negative decision when no operation signal is being input from the left operation button 19c.

  When the left operation button 19c is operated (step S406: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a light amount that is one smaller than the current adjusted light amount as a new adjusted light amount (step S407). Specifically, in the process of step S407, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub control RAM 41c by subtracting 1 from the value. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process. When the left operation button 19c is not operated (step S406: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process.

  When the adjustment light amount is the fifth light amount (step S402: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the left operation button 19c has been operated (step S408). When the left operation button 19c is operated (step S406: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a light amount that is one smaller than the current adjusted light amount as a new adjusted light amount (step S409). Specifically, in the process of step S409, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub control RAM 41c by subtracting 1 from the value. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process. When the left operation button 19c is not operated (step S408: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process.

  When the adjustment light amount is the first light amount (step S403: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the right operation button 19d has been operated (step S410). When the right operation button 19d is operated (step S410: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a sets a light amount that is one larger than the current adjusted light amount as a new adjusted light amount (step S411). Specifically, in the process of step S411, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the light amount flag Dl stored in the sub control RAM 41c by adding 1. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process. When the right operation button 19d is not operated (step S410: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, unlike the volume adjustment process, the light amount adjustment process is not executed during execution of any error notification effect (door opening error notification effect and magnetic error notification effect). Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the amount of light cannot be adjusted during execution of the error notification effect. Further, the light emission effect forming the error notification effect is performed with a predetermined light amount (the maximum light amount in this embodiment) regardless of the adjustment light amount. Therefore, the light amount of the light emission effect does not change even if the operation buttons 19a to 19d are operated while the door opening error notification effect is being executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to perform the light amount adjustment effect in a process different from the light amount adjustment process. Specifically, when the left operation button 19c or the right operation button 19d is operated while the error notification effect is not being executed, the effect display device 25 is configured to display the second notification image G5 and the light amount meter image G6. To control. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the light amount meter image G6 in a mode in which the adjusted light amount that can be specified from the light amount flag Dl can be recognized. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the light amount meter image G6 in a state where the same number of cells as the number of stages of the adjustment light amount are lit. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a hides the second notification image G5 and the light amount meter image G6 when the end condition of the light amount adjustment effect is satisfied, such as a predetermined period of time having passed since the operation buttons 19c and 19d were operated. Thus, the effect display device 25 is controlled. That is, the sub control CPU 41a ends the light amount adjustment effect.

Next, with respect to the transition of the effect intensity (information output intensity) in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, an example of a specific flow thereof will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 10, the transition of the sound effect volume and the adjustment volume will be described. The thick line shown in FIG. 10 indicates the adjustment volume at each time, and the thin line indicates the maximum volume of the audio effect at that time. It should be noted that, in the case where the audio effect is not performed, it may be exceptionally in a silent state.

  When the upper operation button 19a is operated, the adjustment volume is adjusted from the second volume to the third volume (time point t11). Along with this, the maximum volume of the voice effect that constitutes the general effect is increased by one level in the speaker 17 (time point t11). At this time, on the effect display device 25, in addition to the first notification image G3, the volume meter image G4 is displayed in a mode in which the third volume can be recognized as the adjustment volume.

  When the upper operation button 19a is further operated, the adjustment volume is adjusted from the third volume to the fourth volume (time point t12). Along with this, the maximum volume of the voice effect that constitutes the general effect is increased by one level in the speaker 17 (time point t12). At this time, on the effect display device 25, in addition to the first notification image G3, the volume meter image G4 is displayed in such a manner that the fourth volume can be recognized as the adjustment volume.

  In this state, when the door opening error occurs, the speaker 17 performs the voice effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect at the maximum volume of the pachinko gaming machine 10 until the door opening error is resolved. (Time points t13 to t15). In this case, the adjusted volume is maintained without being updated as the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 (here, the fourth volume).

  When the lower operation button 19b is operated while the door opening error notification effect is being executed, the adjustment volume is adjusted from the fourth volume to the third volume (time point t14). However, in the speaker 17, the volume of the voice effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect remains unchanged at the maximum volume. At this time, on the effect display device 25, in addition to the first notification image G3, the volume meter image G4 is displayed in a mode in which the third volume can be recognized as the adjustment volume.

  Then, when the door opening error is eliminated, the speaker 17 performs the voice effect that constitutes the general effect in the range up to the maximum volume based on the adjusted volume (here, the third volume) (time point t15). ~ T16). In this way, when the voice effect (the fourth information and the second type information) forming the general effect is performed after the sound effect (the third information and the first type information) configuring the door opening error notification effect is finished, The voice effect that constitutes the general effect is started at the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 during the execution period of the door opening error notification effect. That is, when the fourth information (second type information) is output after the output of the third information (first type information) is finished, the output of the fourth information (second type information) is the third information ( It starts at the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 during the output period of the (first type information).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a transition of the light amount and the adjustment light amount of the light emission effect will be described. The thick line shown in FIG. 10 indicates the adjustment light amount at each time, and the thin line indicates the maximum light amount of the light emission effect at that time. It should be noted that, in the case where the light emission effect is not performed, the light may be exceptionally turned off.

  When the right operation button 19d is operated, the adjustment light amount is adjusted from the second light amount to the third light amount (time point t21). Along with this, in the frame lamps 16a to 16c, the maximum light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect is increased by one stage (time point t21). At this time, on the effect display device 25, in addition to the second notification image G5, the light amount meter image G6 is displayed in a mode in which the third light amount can be recognized as the adjustment light amount.

  When the right operation button 19d is further operated, the adjustment light amount is adjusted from the third light amount to the fourth light amount (time point t22). Along with this, in the frame lamps 16a to 16c, the maximum light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect is increased by one stage (time point t22). At this time, on the effect display device 25, in addition to the second notification image G5, the light amount meter image G6 is displayed in a mode in which the fourth light amount can be recognized as the adjustment light amount.

  In this state, when a door opening error occurs, the frame lamps 16a to 16c have a maximum light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 10 for a period until the door opening error is resolved. Is performed (time points t23 to t25). In this case, the adjustment light amount is changed to a predetermined light amount (here, fifth light amount) instead of the volume (here, fourth light amount) adjusted by operating the operation button 19 (time point t23).

  Even if the left operation button 19c is operated during execution of the door opening error notification effect, the adjustment light amount is not changed (time point t24). In addition, in the frame lamps 16a to 16c, the light amount of the light emission effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect remains unchanged at the maximum light amount (time point t24). At this time, the effect display device 25 does not perform the light amount adjustment effect.

  Then, even if the door opening error is eliminated, the maximum amount of light in the frame lamps 16a to 16c is based on the changed adjusted light amount (here, the fifth light amount) changed in accordance with the execution of the door opening error notification effect. In the range up to, the light emission effect that constitutes the general effect is performed (time point t25). That is, after the end of the door opening error notification effect, the light emission effect is performed with a predetermined light amount instead of the light amount adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19.

  Then, when the left operation button 19c is operated while the error notification effect is not being executed, the adjustment light amount is adjusted from the fifth light amount to the fourth light amount (time point t26). Along with this, in the frame lamps 16a to 16c, the maximum light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect is reduced by one step (time point t26). At this time, on the effect display device 25, in addition to the second notification image G5, the light amount meter image G6 is displayed in a mode in which the fourth light amount can be recognized as the adjustment light amount.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the light emission effect (second information and fourth type information) forming the general effect is the light emission effect (first information and third information) forming the door opening error notification effect. When the operation button 19 is operated after the end of the (seed information), the light amount is adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19. That is, in this embodiment, the second information (fourth type information) is adjusted by operating the operation button 19 when the operation button 19 is operated after the output of the first information (third type information) is completed. Output with the specified intensity.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect is the fifth light amount even when the light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect is adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19. The above light intensity is used. Then, when the light emission effect forming the general effect is performed thereafter, the light emission effect forming the general effect is performed at the fifth volume. For this reason, it is possible to alleviate the discomfort caused by the intensity of the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect and the light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect performed thereafter being far apart. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and improve the interest of the player.

  (2) According to this embodiment, the light amount of the light emission effect forming the general effect can be adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 even after the end of the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect, so that the player can play again. It is possible to change the strength to your liking.

  (3) According to this embodiment, the drive circuits 42a to 42c for performing the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect and the drive circuits 42a to 42c for performing the light emission effect forming the general effect are Since the drive circuits are the same, it is not possible to simultaneously perform the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect and the light emission effect forming the general effect. By separately treating the light emitting effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect and the light emitting effect that constitutes the general effect in terms of strength, it is possible to realize an effect that is easily understood by the player, that is, information output.

  (4) According to this embodiment, the sound effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect is performed at a predetermined maximum volume, and if the sound effect that constitutes the general effect is subsequently performed, the general effect is generated. The audio effect to be configured is performed at the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19. Therefore, with regard to the sound effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect and the sound effect that constitutes the general effect, the light emission effect configuring the door opening error notification effect and the light emission effect configuring the general effect are in terms of strength. The information is handled differently, and information output that is easier for the player to understand can be realized.

  (5) According to this embodiment, the sound effect forming the general effect is output using a channel different from the sound effect and the light emitting effect forming the door opening error notification effect, and the light emitting effect forming the general effect. As a result, it becomes easy to control the effect with the intensity adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19.

  (6) According to this embodiment, since the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect is information related to the error, the occurrence of the error can be prevented by handling the light emission effect differently from the light emission effect forming the general effect. Can notify appropriately.

  (7) According to this embodiment, it is possible to adjust the volume of the sound effect that constitutes the general effect while maintaining the volume of the sound effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect, thereby improving the convenience of the player. it can.

  (8) According to this embodiment, regarding the light emission effect and the sound effect that form the general effect performed in parallel, the light amount is set to the fifth light amount to give a sense of security, while the volume can be changed. Therefore, the convenience for the player can be enhanced in a well-balanced manner.

  (9) According to this embodiment, the volume of the audio effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect does not change by the operation of the operation button 19, but is adjusted by operating the operation button 19 separately from the door opening error notification effect. Since the volume meter image G4 (specific type information) is displayed in a manner in which the adjusted volume can be identified, the adjusted volume can be easily recognized.

  (10) According to this embodiment, with regard to the voice effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect, it is possible to raise the degree of attention by making it impossible to change the volume and appropriately recognize the occurrence of an error.

  (11) According to this embodiment, the sound effect forming the door opening error notification effect and the sound effect forming the general effect are output using different channels. Therefore, in this embodiment, the general effect is controlled by the control for maintaining the volume of the sound effect that constitutes the door opening error notification effect and the volume adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19 during the execution period of the door opening error notification effect. It becomes easy to be compatible with the control for executing the voice effect that constitutes the.

  (12) According to this embodiment, when the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect is performed with a light amount equal to or greater than the predetermined fifth light amount, and thereafter the light emission effect configuring the general effect is performed, the general light effect is generated. Even if the operation button 19 is operated during the execution period of the door opening error notification effect, the light emission effect constituting the effect is performed with a predetermined light amount (fifth light amount in this embodiment). For this reason, the light emission effect forming the general effect has a predetermined light amount regardless of how much light amount the light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect is performed and whether or not the operation button 19 is operated. Since it is performed, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and improve the interest of the player.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a notification effect for notifying a matter different from an error. For example, the notification effect may include an effect of notifying the launch intensity of the game ball recommended in the current game state. The notification effect for notifying the launch intensity of the game ball is a right-handed notification effect for notifying that the game ball is to be launched so that the game ball flows down the path to the outlet 32 through the right side of the center frame 23, The left-handed notification effect or the like notifies that the game ball is launched so that the game ball flows down the path to the outlet 32 through the left side of the center frame 23.

-A part or all of the notification effect may be performed by adjusting the amount of light emission that constitutes the notification effect, or may be performed by adjusting the volume of the sound effect that constitutes the notification effect.
The light emission effect forming the door opening error notification effect may be performed with a light amount of the fifth light amount or more, and the light emission effect forming the general effect performed thereafter is predetermined among the first light amount to the fourth light amount. It may be performed with the amount of light. In this case, the adjustment light amount may be rewritten to a predetermined light amount among the first light amount to the fourth light amount, instead of the fifth sound volume. However, from the viewpoint of alleviating the player's discomfort, the configuration as in the above embodiment is preferable. The adjustment volume can be changed in the same manner.

The number of steps of the adjustment light amount and the adjustment volume may be two steps, three steps, and four steps, or may be six steps or more.
The amount of adjustment light may be adjustable by operating the operation button 19 while any error notification effect is being executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the processing from step S402 onward without determining whether or not the error notification effect is being executed in the light amount adjustment processing.

  The adjustment volume may be adjustable by operating the operation button 19 while any error notification effect is being executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may execute the processing from step S302 onward in the sound volume adjustment processing without determining whether or not the error notification effect is being executed.

  The adjustment volume may not be adjustable by operating the operation button 19 during any error notification effect being executed. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a may make a negative determination in step S301 regardless of which error notification effect is being executed in the volume control process.

  When the door opening error notification effect is executed, the audio effect that constitutes the general effect performed thereafter may be performed at a predetermined volume (for example, the fifth volume). For example, when the door opening error notification start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a may set a value (information) capable of specifying the fifth volume as the adjustment volume to the volume flag Ds stored in the sub control RAM 41c. ..

  When the door opening error notification effect is executed, the light emission effect that constitutes the general effect performed thereafter may be started with the light amount adjusted by the operation of the operation button 19. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may maintain the volume flag Ds without updating it even when the magnetic error notification start command is input.

  The largest light amount among the light amounts based on the fifth light amount as the adjustment light amount may be smaller than the maximum light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the light emission effect forming the error notification effect may be performed with the light amount of the fifth light amount or more.

  The largest volume among the volumes based on the fifth volume as the adjustment volume may be the same as the maximum light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the voice effect that constitutes the error notification effect may be performed at a volume of the fifth volume or higher.

  The timing for setting the value (information) capable of specifying the fifth light amount as the adjustment light amount in the light amount flag Dl along with the execution of the error notification effect may be appropriately changed. For example, it may be the end timing of the error notification effect (for example, when the door opening error notification end command is input) or the timing when the general effect is started thereafter.

  The display of at least one of the first notification image G3 and the volume meter image G4 may be omitted. Further, the display of at least one of the second notification image G5 and the light amount meter image G6 may be omitted.

  -The type of error to be notified may be changed by the error notification effect. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 detects a radio wave error in which a predetermined radio wave is detected, a full error in which the bowl is full, a random number error in which random number generation is abnormal, and the like, and notifies by an error notification effect. You may. In this case, errors that may be illegal such as radio wave errors and random number errors are treated as Type 1 errors with priority [High], and other errors are Type 2 errors with priority [Normal]. Good to handle.

  -The notification effect including the error notification effect may be configured to include at least one of a display effect, a sound effect, a light emission effect, and a movable body effect for operating the movable body. The general production can be changed similarly.

  -The intensity of the display effect that constitutes the general effect may be adjustable by operating the operation button 19. For example, the intensity of the display effect corresponds to the length of the display period, the size of the image to be displayed, the size of the transparency of the image, the display position of the image, and the like.

  The strength of the movable body effect that constitutes the general effect may be adjustable by operating the operation button 19. For example, the amount of protrusion of the movable body and the speed correspond to the strength of the movable body production.

The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing the first special game and the second special game as special games. In this case, when the first special game is played when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 26, and when the second special game is played when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 27. Good. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the pending order or may be executed alternately.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

  The function of the sub control board 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and an audio board that specially controls the frame lamps 16a to 16c. Further, an integrated board that totally controls these board groups may be further provided. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The technical idea shown below can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(A) The first type information and the second type information are composed of voices, the intensity of the first type information and the second type information is volume, and the control means controls the output means. The information to be output in turn includes third type information and fourth type information, and the third type information and the fourth type information are composed of light, and the third type information and the fourth type information are included. When the intensity of the 4th type information is the light amount, the 3rd type information is output at a predetermined specific intensity, and when the 4th type information is output after the output of the 3rd type information is completed, The fourth type information is output with a predetermined non-specific intensity even when the operating means is operated during the output period of the third type information.

  (B) The channel for outputting the fourth type information is different from the channel for outputting the first type information and the channel for outputting the second type information, and This is the same channel as the channel for outputting the type 3 information.

  (C) The first type information and the third type information are output in parallel, and the second type information and the fourth type information are output in parallel.

  CH00-CH15 ... Channel, 16 ... Decoration lamp (output means), 16a-16c ... Frame lamp, 17 ... Speaker (output means), 19 ... Operation button (operation means), 19a ... Up operation button, 19b ... Down operation button , 19c ... left operation button, 19d ... right operation button, 25 ... effect display device (output means), 41 ... sub-control board (control means), 41a ... sub-control CPU, 42 ... lamp control section, 42a ... first Drive circuit (channel), 42b ... Second drive circuit (channel), 42c ... Third drive circuit (channel), 43 ... Speaker control unit.

Claims (1)

A voice effecting means for executing a voice effect,
A light emitting effect means for executing a light emitting effect ,
A sound control means for controlling the audio presentation unit,
A light emission control means for controlling the light emission effect means,
And an operation means capable of performing a predetermined adjustment operation,
The sound effect and the effect including the light emission effect include an error notification effect for notifying an error, and a general effect different from the error notification effect,
The volume of the voice effect that constitutes the general effect can be adjusted to a predetermined volume or a maximum volume that is higher than the predetermined volume by a volume adjusting operation, and the voice effect that constitutes the error notification effect is the voice effect. Before the start of the sound effect, if the volume of the sound effect constituting the general effect has been adjusted to the predetermined volume by the volume adjusting operation, the sound effect is executed at a volume equal to or higher than the maximum volume and the sound forming the error notification effect. After the end condition of the effect is established, the audio effect that constitutes the general effect can be executed at the maximum volume ,
The light amount of the light emitting effect that constitutes the general effect can be adjusted to a predetermined light amount or a specific light amount that is larger than the predetermined light amount by an operation of adjusting the light amount , and the light emitting effect that constitutes the error notification effect is the light emitting effect. before the start of emission light amount of the light-emitting effect which constitutes the general effect is the runs at a specific amount or more light amount when it is conditioned to the predetermined light amount by adjusting the operation of the light amount constitutes the error notification effect A gaming machine, characterized in that, after an end condition of the effect is established, the light-emitting effect that constitutes the general effect is executed with the specific light amount .