JP6753906B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

The conventional game machine is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) capable of outputting a production sound (background sound) related to the game, and the volume of the sound output from the speaker is output by receiving a predetermined operation from the player. Some can be changed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-029515

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in the enjoyment of a game.

A game machine that can play games and execute variable display .
Detection means to detect the movement of the player,
When the detection means detects the movement of the player, the setting change that can change the setting for a plurality of setting items including at least the first setting item related to the game and the second setting item different from the first setting item. Means and
With
The first setting item is the volume of the effect sound.
The setting changing means is
An acceptable image showing that the player's predetermined motion for changing the first setting item can be accepted, and a corresponding image corresponding to the detection of the player's predetermined motion by the detection means. Can be displayed,
After the variable display is finished, the acceptable image can be displayed.
After the display of the corresponding image is finished, the acceptable image can be displayed at a timing earlier than the timing of displaying the acceptable image after the variable display is finished.
When the reset condition is satisfied, the setting of the first setting item can be changed to the initial setting in the first state, and the setting is not changed in the second state of the second setting item. Does not change the settings
When the setting of the volume of the effect sound as the first setting item is changed by the setting changing means, the specific sound output means capable of outputting the specific sound corresponding to the changed volume is further provided.
The specific sound output means does not output the specific sound corresponding to the initial setting volume when the volume setting of the effect sound is changed to the initial setting based on the establishment of the reset condition.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated.

The game machine of means A
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A sound output unit (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) capable of outputting sound including background sound (for example, non-variable BGM or changing BGM), and
A volume setting means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes a volume change operation process or a volume change process) capable of setting the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit.
Volume changing means that can change the volume set by the volume setting means according to the acceptance of a predetermined operation (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes S809 of the volume changing operation process or S837 of the volume changing process). When,
Specific sound output means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs S804, S807, S810 of the volume change operation process) that outputs a specific sound corresponding to the volume set by the volume setting means in response to the acceptance of the predetermined operation. The part to be executed and the part to execute S838, S840, S851 of the volume change process)
A changeable notification means capable of executing a changeable notification for notifying that the volume setting can be changed by the volume changing means, and
With
The volume changing means can change the volume regardless of whether or not the variable display is executed.
The changeable notification means executes the changeable notification when the variable display is not executed, but does not execute the changeable notification when the variable display is executed.
When the predetermined operation is received during the output of the background sound, the background sound corresponding to the volume set by the volume setting means according to the acceptance of the predetermined operation is output (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is the part that executes S915b of the non-fluctuation effect processing)
It is characterized by that.
The gaming machine of means B is the gaming machine described in means A.
It is characterized in that the change result notification means for notifying the change result of the volume setting by the volume changing means is provided, which can be executed separately from the output of the specific sound.
The gaming machine of means C is the gaming machine according to means A or B.
The volume changing means
The volume changing means can be changed to a plurality of steps of volume setting including a step lower than the initial volume and a step higher than the initial volume by a predetermined operation.
The volume setting means sets the volume to the initial volume when the reset condition is satisfied when the volume at a stage lower than the initial volume is set, while the volume at a stage higher than the initial volume is set. When the reset condition is satisfied, the volume is not set to the initial volume and the setting is maintained.
According to these features, not only the specific sound but also the background sound is output at the changed volume, so that the player can easily grasp the changed volume.

The gaming machine of means 1 is the gaming machine described in means A.
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit) is derived and displayed.
The background sound is output from the sound output unit at a volume set by the volume setting means in the non-variable display state in which the variable display is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is non-variable). The non-variable BGM output start setting is performed in S911 of the time effect process), and the output ends when a predetermined period elapses from the start (for example, the non-variable BGM in S913 of the non-variable effect control CPU 120). When the output timer determines that the timer is up, S914 is executed) or the volume is output after a period smaller than the volume set by the volume setting means (for example, as shown in the modified example, the volume). When is set to "10", the part that executes the output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume of "5" which is 5 steps lower than the "10"),
When the predetermined operation is accepted after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume change flag in S812 of the volume change operation process, the non-variable BGM output is performed in S908 of the non-variable effect process. When it is determined that the timer is not counting and the volume change flag is set in S908a), the background corresponding to the volume set by the volume setting means according to the acceptance of the predetermined operation. Sound is output (for example, after the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-variable effect process S914, it is determined in S908a that the volume change flag is set, and S917 is executed).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when a predetermined operation is performed after a predetermined period has elapsed, the background sound is output at the changed volume, so that the player can easily grasp the changed volume.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means A or the means 1.
The specific sound is a sound different from other sounds output from the sound output unit (for example, the confirmation sound is the non-variable BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the speaker 8L during variable display of the decorative pattern. , BGM (Fluctuating BGM) output from 8R and other sound effects are different from each other)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying a sound other than the specific sound as a specific sound.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means A, the means 1, and the means 2.
It has a display area (for example, a display screen) that can be visually recognized by the player, and is provided with a display means (for example, an effect display device 5) capable of displaying a display related to the game in the display area.
The display means can display a display related to the volume setting of the sound output from the sound output unit in the display area (for example, the display of the currently set volume shown in FIG. 30).
When the game is started while the display related to the volume setting is displayed on the display means, the display related to the volume setting is erased (for example, as shown in FIG. 30 as a modification, the currently set volume is used. Display ends on condition that variable display is started due to the occurrence of a start prize)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the display related to the game from being difficult to see due to the display related to the volume setting of the sound output from the sound output unit.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means A or means 1 to 3.
A first operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a stick controller 30 or a push button 31B)
A second operating means (for example, a setting changeover switch 300 or a reset mode selection switch 310) that the player cannot operate, and
The effect setting process shown in FIG. 16 by the effect control CPU 120 for setting (for example, setting the volume and the amount of light) related to the game machine based on the operation of the first operation means or the second operation means. (Part where you can change the volume and light intensity settings)
Based on the operation of the first operating means, the setting means can change a setting capable of setting a plurality of stages including a stage lower than the initial setting and a stage higher than the initial setting (for example,). , As shown in FIG. 25, the volume setting can be changed to a volume lower than the default volume or a volume higher than the default volume),
After the setting is changed based on the operation of the first operating means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the timer for waiting for the start of the demo effect is timered up), the setting stage is lower than the initial setting. If this is the case, the setting stage can be set to the initial setting (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the current volume or light amount to the initial volume or the initial volume in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. If the stage is lower than the initial light intensity, the volume or light intensity is changed to the initial volume or initial light intensity), and if the setting stage is higher than the initial setting, the setting stage is set to the initial setting. (For example, when the current volume or light amount is equal to or higher than the initial volume or the initial light amount in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 can maintain the volume without setting to. Or the part that maintains the amount of light)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a stage lower than the initial setting is set, the initial setting is changed, so that it is possible to prevent the game interest from being deteriorated due to an unnecessary change to the initial setting.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure example when the pachinko game machine is seen from the back. It is the schematic of the production control board when the pachinko game machine is seen from the back. It is a figure which shows the reset mode selection switch and the setting changeover switch. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the advance notice production type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume change operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the non-variable time effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the player setting reset process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the volume change processing. It is a figure which shows the display screen which displayed the menu. It is a figure which shows the setting screen at the time of changing the effect execution frequency mode. It is a figure which shows the display screen which displayed the effect execution frequency mode notification display. It is a figure which shows the state of a reset mode selection switch, the mode of reset, and the like. It is a figure which shows the state of the setting changeover switch, the volume and the like. It is a figure which shows the adjustment screen at the time of changing the 2nd volume stage and the like. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen during non-variation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen in the non-variable state of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen in the non-variable state of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen in the non-variable state of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen in the non-variable state of the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen during non-variation of the modification, and the display example of the screen which is changing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the screen during change of the modification.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

Hereinafter, examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart of this embodiment, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board 2 constituting a game board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game machine frame 3 is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to an outer frame (not shown). The game board 2 is provided with a first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of LEDs and the like, and in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each of them. The special symbol (special symbol) is variablely displayed (also referred to as variable display) in a variable manner. In the following, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special symbol". ..

The game board 2 is provided with an effect display device 5. On the screen of the effect display device 5, a decorative pattern is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each of the variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure. (Production design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game. The decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the effect display device 5. On the screen of the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A (first special figure game) or a second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is played. In synchronization with the special figure game (second special figure game) used, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (derived). A first special figure reservation storage display area 5D and a second special figure reservation storage display area 5U are arranged on the screen of the effect display device 5. In the first special figure hold storage display area 5D, a hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game using the first special symbol is performed. 2 In the special figure hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed in which the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game using the second special symbol is identifiablely displayed. In addition, the "display related to the game" in the present embodiment includes a decorative symbol, a variable display of the decorative symbol, a reserved storage display in the first special figure reserved storage display area 5D and the second special figure reserved storage display area 5U, and the like. The pachinko game machine 1 is performed, such as an image displayed on the effect display device 5 as a notice effect described later, an image displayed on the effect display device 5 during a big hit game, and an image displayed on the effect display device 5 as a demo effect. As a result, in addition to the image displayed on the effect display device 5, the image displayed on the effect display device 5 when the variable display is not executed for a certain period (the period set in the demo effect start waiting timer described later). It is a concept that includes.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) kept in a constant open state. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wings that are changed to a closed state in which the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening.

The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

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

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

The game board 2 is provided with a normal symbol display 20. The ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The design (normal figure) is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting voice and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided around the game area. A stick controller 30 that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate provided at the lower part of the frame 3 for the game machine. The stick controller 30 includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation rod, etc.). There is. The trigger button 31A can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (index finger, etc.) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 30 with an operating hand (left hand, etc.). It suffices if it is configured in. A trigger sensor 35A (see FIG. 2) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A may be built in the operation rod. An inclination direction sensor unit 32 for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 30. The tilting direction sensor unit 32 may be configured to include a transmissive photo sensor or the like, and may detect the tilting direction (front-back, left-right direction) of the operating club. The mounting position of the stick controller 30 on the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position closer to the left or right.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B above the stick controller 30 so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 31B and the stick controller 30 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate.

The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured so that the player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operating finger while the operating rod of the stick controller 30 is held by the operating hand. .. On the other hand, the push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 that forms the upper plate separately from the stick controller 30, and the push button 31B is provided in a state where the player does not grip the operation rod of the stick controller 30. It is configured so that an instruction operation can be performed by pressing it by the operator.

Further, the member forming the upper plate is provided with two volume adjusting buttons 41 and 42 for adjusting the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 are arranged side by side, and when the volume adjustment buttons 41 arranged on the right side are pressed, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R increases, and the volume adjustment buttons arranged on the left side increase. When the 42 is pressed, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is reduced. By operating the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, the player can appropriately adjust the volume. A button switch unit 43 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a pressing operation on the volume adjusting buttons 41 and 42 is provided at a position corresponding to the volume adjusting buttons 41 and 42 inside the member forming the upper plate. It suffices if it is done. The button switch unit 43 includes a transmissive photo sensor corresponding to the volume control button 41 and a transmissive photo sensor corresponding to the volume control button 42, and which volume control button is pressed by these transmissive photo sensors. It suffices if it can detect whether it has been operated.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, an LED control board 14, and a payout control board 37 as shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 or the like for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The main board 11 and the effect control board 12 may be connected to each other without using the relay board 15.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, a payout control board 37, or the like. It has a function to output and send a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the management computer of a game store (game hall, game hall, etc.). ..

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and receives a control signal or the like transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the effect display device 5, the speaker 8L, and the effect control board 12. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the 8R, the game effect LED 9, and the decorative LED are installed. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED. It is equipped with a function to cause an electric component for production to execute a predetermined production operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the signal (audio signal) from the effect control board 12, audio (audio signal is generated from the speakers 8L and 8R). It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing to output the specified audio). It should be noted that the voice includes those consisting only of sounds (musical pieces consisting only of performances without songs, sound effects, etc.). The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is used in the game effect LED 9, the decorative LED, and the like based on the signal (illumination signal) from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with an LED driver circuit that turns on / off (turns on / off according to the drive content indicated by the illumination signal).

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

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 executes a game control program, a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 102 that provides a work area for game control, and a game control program. The computer 103 includes a CPU 103 that performs a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

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

Further, the effect control board 12 is equipped with a setting changeover switch 300 for setting a first volume stage and a first light amount stage, which will be described later in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first volume step and the first light amount step are steps for setting the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the emission light amount (luminance) of the game effect LED9, the decorative LED, and the like, and are composed of a plurality of steps. As will be described in detail later, since the setting changeover switch 300 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1, it can usually be operated only by a person concerned (for example, an employee) of the game store. That is, the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage are stages that are changed by the operation of the game store. On the other hand, the second volume stage and the second light intensity stage are stages that are changed by the operation of the stick controller 30 and the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 by the player or the game store. The second volume step and the second light amount step are steps for setting the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the amount of emitted light of the game effect LED9, the decorative LED, and the like, and are composed of a plurality of steps. The second volume stage and the second light intensity stage are stages that are changed by the operations of the persons concerned with the game store and the players. In the present embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is mounted on the effect control board 12, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting changeover switch 300 is mounted on the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 may be capable of setting one volume step and a first light intensity step, that is, setting a channel described later.

For the setting of the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage by the setting changeover switch 300, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the initialization process described later for the state of the setting changeover switch 300. By doing so, it is set as the initial setting. That is, the person concerned in the game store can change the setting by the setting changeover switch 300, specifically, the effect control CPU 120 performs the initial setting according to the state of the setting changeover switch 300. .. As described above, in this embodiment, when the state of the setting changeover switch 300 is specified only in the initialization process at the time of startup and the initial setting is changed, that is, when the state of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed. Although the pachinko game machine 1 needs to be restarted in order to reflect the change, the present invention is not limited to this, and even after the start-up, for example, it will be described later. In the effect setting process, the state of the setting changeover switch 300 may be monitored, and when the setting changeover switch 300 is operated after activation, the first volume stage and the first light amount stage may be changed by the operation. When the first volume step is changed by operating the setting changeover switch 300 after activation, when the second volume step is changed in the effect setting process (more specifically, the volume change operation process) described later or the volume change process described later. Similarly, the confirmation sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or the confirmation sound may not be output. When the first volume stage is changed by operating the setting changeover switch 300, the employee of the game store operates the setting changeover switch 300 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the setting changeover switch 300 is operated to change the first volume level. 1 The confirmation sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the volume level is changed is louder than the volume indicated by the changed volume level so that the employees on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can easily hear it. It may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R with a bass sound that is more easily diffracted than the volume indicated by the changed volume stage.

Further, the setting of the second volume stage and the second light amount stage based on the operation (change operation) of the stick controller 30 and the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 by the player or the game store can be performed by the stick controller 30 or the volume adjustment button 41. The operation state to 42 is set by executing the effect setting process described later by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. That is, when a player or the like changes the setting by operating the stick controller 30 or the volume adjustment buttons 41, 42, specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stick controller 30 or the volume adjustment buttons 41, 42. It is realized by changing the setting according to the operation state of.

The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) controls the volume of the sound actually output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the set first volume stage and the second volume stage. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) is set by the operation of the setting changeover switch 300 before the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, and the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1. Based on the second light amount step set by the operation of the stick controller 30, the amount of light that actually lights the game effect LED 9, the decorative LED, and the like is controlled. The effect control board 12 has a first volume stage set by operating the setting changeover switch 300 before the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, and the stick controller 30 and the volume after the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1. The volume based on the second volume step set by the operation of the adjustment buttons 41 and 42 is also controlled. As a result, the voice control board 13 executes a process of outputting voice from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume designated by the voice signal. That is, the effect control CPU 120 performs audio output control at a volume based on the set first volume step and second volume step. In addition, the effect control board 12 also specifies the amount of light based on the set first light amount step and the second light amount step by the illumination signal transmitted to the LED control board 14. As a result, the LED control board 14 executes a process of lighting the game effect LED 9, the decorative LED, and the like with the amount of light specified by the illumination signal. That is, the effect control CPU 120 performs lighting control with a light amount based on the set first light amount step and the second light amount step.

The volume data of the volume based on the first volume step and the light amount data of the light amount based on the first light amount step in this embodiment are stored (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 in the initialization process described later. Further, the volume data of the volume based on the second volume step is stored (updated and stored) in the volume setting value storage buffer (not shown) of the RAM 122 in the volume change operation process and the volume operation process described later, and the light amount based on the second light amount step is stored. The light amount data is stored (updated and stored) in a light amount setting value storage buffer (not shown) of the RAM 122 in the effect setting process described later. That is, "setting the volume" in this embodiment means storing the volume data based on the first volume stage and the volume data based on the second volume stage in the RAM 122, and "setting the amount of light". Refers to storing the light amount data based on the first light amount step and the light amount data based on the second light amount step in the RAM 122 in the RAM 122.

With such a configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output the sound of the volume set above, and the game effect LED 9 and the game effect LED 9 via the LED control board 14. Various effects are executed by driving the lighting / extinguishing of the decorative LED or the like with the light amount set above, or displaying the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5 via the display control unit 123. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect based on signals from the trigger sensor 35A, the push sensor 35B, and the tilt direction sensor unit 32 (that is, an operation on the stick controller 30 and a push button 31B) when the effect is executed. It is possible to perform an effect in response to an operation or the like.

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

Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 is housed in the board storage case 150, and the effect control board 12 is housed in the board storage case 270. As shown in FIG. 3, the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 are arranged on the effect control board 12 so as to face the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 are arranged in the upper right portion of the effect control board 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the back (see FIG. 4), and are horizontally long formed in the board storage case 270. It can be operated from the outside of the board storage case 270 via the notch 270a notched in a quadrangular shape.

Persons involved in a game store (game hall, game hall, etc.) (for example, an employee) in which the pachinko game machine 1 is set can open the game machine frame 3 to the front side (usually, the player is open). Can't let). By opening the gaming machine frame 3, the employee can operate the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 of the effect control board 12. On the other hand, the player cannot normally operate the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 because the game machine frame 3 cannot be opened. Therefore, the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 are operation units for amusement stores. That is, in this embodiment, the opening of the game machine frame 3 is a condition (first condition for performing the operation for the game store) that the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 can be operated.

As shown in FIG. 5, the setting changeover switch 300 includes a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”, and these channels can be switched by rotating the knob 301. There is. In this embodiment, a first volume stage and a first light intensity stage are prepared (defined) corresponding to each channel “0” to “F” (see FIG. 25). That is, in this embodiment, 16 stages (here, the same "0" to "F" as the channel) corresponding to "0" to "F" are prepared (defined) as the first volume stage. Further, in this embodiment, 16 steps (here, the same as the channel "0" to "F") corresponding to "0" to "F" are prepared (defined) as the first light intensity step. That is, if the channel is "0", the first volume step and the first light intensity step of "0" are specified and set by the definition data shown in FIG. 24, and if the channel is "1", "1". The first volume step and the first light amount step of are specified and set by the definition data shown in FIG. 24, and ... If the channel is "F", the first volume step and the first light amount step of "F" are It is specified and set by the definition data shown in FIG. 24. In this embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is directly or indirectly connected to the effect control CPU 120 via a predetermined circuit, and the effect control CPU 120 can read the current channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (). A signal corresponding to the channel is input to the effect control CPU 120).

As shown in FIG. 5, the reset mode selection switch 310 includes a total of three channels from "0" to "2", and these channels are switched by rotating the knob 311. ing. In this embodiment, a reset mode is prepared corresponding to each channel “0” to “2” (see FIG. 24). That is, in this embodiment, as the reset mode, there are three stages corresponding to three types of reset modes: "normal reset mode", "all reset mode", and "non-reset mode" (here, the same "0" as the channel). "2") is prepared (defined). That is, if the channel is "0", the "normal reset mode" is set, if the channel is "1", the "all reset mode" is set, and if the channel is "2", the "non-reset" is set. "Mode" is set. In this embodiment, the reset mode selection switch 310 is directly or indirectly connected to the effect control CPU 120 via a predetermined circuit, and the effect control CPU 120 can read the current channel of the reset mode selection switch 310. it can.

In this embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 for setting the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage and the reset mode selection switch 310 for selecting the reset mode are mounted as separate switches. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first volume stage and the first light amount stage may be set and the reset mode may be selected by operating one switch. This switch does not have to rotate the knob, and may be a switch that is set by pressing a button, a DIP switch, or the like.

When the special figure game using the first special figure is started or when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the variable display result of the special symbol is set as a predetermined specific display result. Whether or not to make a "big hit" is decided (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result. After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern, when the predetermined variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. Will be done.

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit" and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state (also referred to as a specific gaming state) advantageous for the player. Will be done. Whether or not it is controlled to the big hit game state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes "big hit", and as described above, it is decided when the special figure game is started (predetermined). Will be done. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "missing". In this embodiment, when the special figure game is started, whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit", that is, whether or not to control the big hit game state (advantageous state) which is advantageous for the player. Although the determination is made, the present invention is not limited to this, and these determinations are made at a timing different from when the special figure game is started, for example, when a start winning prize occurs. Is also good.

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

When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change" is included. When the jackpot type is "probability change" or "non-probability variation", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (the jackpot is open) which is advantageous for the player as a round game in the jackpot game state. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, the jackpot game state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "probability change" is called "probability change jackpot game state".

After the jackpot game state ends, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probabilistic state in which it is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. In addition, after the jackpot game state ends, the variable display time is controlled to a shorter time state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state by increasing the determination rate of the variation pattern having a short variable display time. is there. The time saving state is a time saving end condition of either one of the variable display (special figure game) executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) and the start of the next big hit game state. Is controlled to continue until is first established. The remaining number of executions of the variable display (special figure game, etc.) until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time saving remaining number. The time saving state and the probability change state are also advantageous states for the player. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability change jackpot game state ends is a time saving state, but does not become a probability change state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation jackpot gaming state is completed becomes the time saving state and the probability variation state.

The normal state is a game state other than a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a probability change state that is advantageous to the player, and the variable display result in the normal figure game is "normal". The probability of "hit a figure" and the probability of a variable display result in a special figure game becoming a "big hit" are the initial setting states of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (such as when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process after the power is turned on. It is a state that is controlled in the same way as (when) is not executed.

In the time-saving state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time-saving state such as the normal state. Alternatively, it is changed to an expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display 20 (general symbol variation time) shorter than in the normal state, or the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each regular symbol game is Control for improving the probability of "per drawing" compared to that in the normal state, tilting control time for performing tilting control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "universal drawing" Is controlled to be longer than that in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts of the regular variable winning ball device 6B to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous changing mode is called high opening control (“time saving control” or “high base control”). .. By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

The time saving state is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base", "non-time saving state", "non-time saving", etc. Will be. The probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is also called "high probability state", "high probability", etc., and the game state that is not the probability change state is "low probability state", "low probability", "non-probability change state", "non-probability change state". It is also called. The gaming state in the probabilistic state and the time saving state is also called "high accuracy high base state", "high accuracy high base" and the like. The gaming state when the time is shortened instead of the probability change state is also called "low probability high base state", "low probability high base state", or the like. The gaming state when the time is not shortened but is in the probabilistic state is also called "high probability low base state", "high probability low base state", or the like. A state that does not become either a time saving state or a probability change state, that is, a normal state is also called a "low probability low base state", a "low probability low base state", or the like.

FIG. 6 is a main control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process described later. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the command 8001H is the first fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the display result specification command, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit", or the jackpot type when the variable display result is "big hit" is selected from multiple types. Different EXT data are set according to the decision result (big hit type decision result).

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5.

In addition to these control commands, as shown in FIG. 6, a game state specification command (command 95XXH) that specifies the game state at that time, a hit start specification command (command A0XXXH) that indicates the start of the jackpot game state, and a jackpot game state. The hit start designation command (command A0XXH) indicating the start of the game, the hit end designation command (command A3XXH) indicating the end of the big hit game state, and the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The first start opening winning designation command (command B100H) for notifying that the game has been performed, and the second starting opening winning designation for notifying that the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Command (command B200H), 1st special figure hold storage number specification command (command C1XXH) for notifying the 1st special figure hold storage number, 2nd special figure hold storage number specification command for notifying the 2nd special figure hold storage number (command C1XXH) Command C2XXH) and the like are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

The command C500 (H) is an effect control command (demonstration displayable command) for notifying that the demonstration screen (demo screen) can be displayed. The demo displayable command is set to be transmitted in S110 when there is no hold storage. The demo displayable command of this embodiment is a command that permits the display of the demo screen, and the effect control board 12 that has received the demo displayable command does not display the demo screen immediately after receiving the command. As will be described later, the demo screen is displayed when there is no operation by the player for a predetermined time. The demo displayable command may not be transmitted from the main board 11, and the demo screen is displayed when the effect control board 12 does not have a variable display for a predetermined period and is not operated by the player. The judgment may be made.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process (not shown). When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, a command control process for transmitting the above-mentioned control command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed.

Next, at least a part of the random numbers for games such as the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the random number MR4 for determining the normal map display result. Executes a game random number update process for updating the software. After that, the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

Following the special symbol process processing, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) is controlled to perform variable display of the normal symbol and tilting of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Normal symbol process processing for setting operations is executed. After that, by executing the command control process, the control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to the control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12.

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

In the start winning prize determination process, the CPU 103 determines the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening is turned on. If the number of reserved first special figures is not a predetermined upper limit value "4", the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit of the RAM 102, is set to "1". Set. When the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening is turned on, the second special figure hold memory number, which is the hold memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is set. If it is not the predetermined upper limit value "4", the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit of the RAM 102, is set to "2".

Then, from the numerical data updated by the random counter or the like provided in the game control counter setting unit of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are obtained. , Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value.

For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit (not shown).

The first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data of the special figure game that has not been started yet, although the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning is generated. Remember. The second special figure hold storage unit is the hold data of the special figure game that has not been started yet, although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning is generated. Remember.

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

The special symbol normal processing of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A or the like is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. The second special symbol display 4B determines whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change". The jackpot type is stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol,) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B corresponds to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Loss pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. It should be noted that determining whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" means not only determining whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, but also determining whether or not to control the jackpot game state. But also.

In the special symbol normal processing, when it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is "0", it is determined whether or not the first special symbol reservation storage number is "0". As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

Further, as described above, in the process of determining the special symbol display result as either "big hit" or "loss", which is executed in the special symbol normal process, it is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Select the special figure display result determination table and set it as the table used to determine the special figure display result. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines the special figure display result as “big hit” and “miss”. It suffices that the game state is assigned according to whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state or not.

Further, as described above, in the process of determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types, which is executed in the special symbol normal process, the jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected. Then, set it in the table used to determine the jackpot type. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type as either “non-probability” or “probability”. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result.

Further, in the special symbol normal processing, when the reserved storage number of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is "0", the special symbol normal processing is terminated after the predetermined demo display setting is made. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (demo displayable command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is an effect control from the main board 11. Whether the reserved storage number is "0" for the board 12 and the demo displayable command transmitted flag indicating that the demo display is already transmitted is set because the variable display is not newly performed. Determine if not. At this time, if the demo displayable command sent flag is set, that is, if the demo displayable command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent (when the demo displayable command sent flag is not set), set the demo displayable command sent flag after making the settings for sending the demo displayable command. And exit the demo display settings. The set demo displayable command sent flag is cleared when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1". Therefore, in the demo display setting of the present embodiment, the demo display enable command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 only once when the new variable display is not started.

The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. Since the variation pattern specifies the variable display content (variable display mode) of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special symbol variation time) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. Will be done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to start the variation of the special symbol. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 10 shows the fluctuation pattern of this embodiment. Among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" which is not the reach mode and "reach" which is the reach mode. In addition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared (defined) in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a "big hit".

The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C is executed. is there. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach A, normal reach B, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, four or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach D, super reach D, etc. may be provided in addition to super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C.

As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in this embodiment is shorter than that of the super reach fluctuation patterns Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach C. It is set. Further, with respect to the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C in this embodiment is executed, the super reach effect of super reach B is executed. The variation pattern has a special figure variation time set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach A is executed, and the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach C is executed is the variation pattern in which Super Reach B is executed. The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of is executed.

In this embodiment, since the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is "big hit" is set in the order of super reach C, super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined using a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown). In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are assigned to the fluctuation patterns (PA4-1, PB4-1, PB4-2, B4-3) of each jackpot. It suffices if it is done. Further, in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined by using a loss fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown). In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of each loss (determination value) depending on whether the game state is the time saving state or the non-time saving state. It may be assigned to PA1-1, PA1-2, PA2-1, PB2-1, PB2-2, PB2-3).

The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, so control or the like for executing the variable display of the special figure game is performed. The first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B performs a process for changing the special symbol, and ends the special symbol change process. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display is displayed. The fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped by the device 4B, the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the stop display is displayed, the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command is also set, and the special symbol process flag is set. The value of is updated to "3". By repeatedly executing S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of a special symbol, derivation display of a confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the jackpot flag is on. When the jackpot flag is in the on state, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are cleared (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays (time saving remaining number) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 and executed during the time saving state. ) Is counted, and the count value of the time reduction counter is set to "0". Then, the timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit game state, which is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer as the initial value. Then, "15" is set as an initial value in the round number counter for counting the round games provided in the RAM 102. After that, the setting to send the hit start specification command and the game state specification command (here, the command to specify the normal state) that specifies the current game state is set, and the special figure process flag is updated to "4". The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the game state is changed after the big hit game state, it is not necessary to send the game state designation command here.

When the jackpot flag is in the off state, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is in the on state, and when it is in the on state, the count value of the time reduction counter is subtracted by "1". After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting "1" is "0", and if the count value is "0", the time saving end condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied (that is, the time saving). Since the variable display of a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time saving flag is turned off in order to end the time saving state. After that, the transmission setting for transmitting the game state specification command is made based on the current game state. If the time saving flag is off, the count value after subtracting "1" is not "0", or after setting the game state specification command transmission, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

The jackpot release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this jackpot opening pre-processing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is subtracted by 1. If the timer value after subtraction is not "0", it means that the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so that the jackpot opening pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is "0", the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and it is the start timing of the round game. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the jackpot game state to open the big winning opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door), a big winning opening A process of setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period (29 seconds in this case) of the game control process timer in the game control process timer is executed. When the process of opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

The jackpot opening process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this jackpot opening process, a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch). Based on a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like that counts 1 each time the count switch 23 is determined to be on in the process, the large winning opening is opened from the open state to the closed state (or partly). It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return to the open state).

When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 becomes 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), the large winning opening is closed. Since it is time to do so, the process of returning the large winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening and turning off the solenoid 82) and the large The process of setting the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the winning opening (the interval period of the round game, which is a preset period) in the game control process timer, the process of decrementing the count value of the round number counter, etc. are executed. Will be done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls does not reach the predetermined number, the process of maintaining the large winning opening open (for example, solenoid drive signal). The process of continuing the supply) is performed, and the process of opening the jackpot is completed. When the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". By repeating the process of opening the big hit every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

The jackpot release post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this jackpot release post-processing, processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become "0", processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become "0", etc. Will be done.

When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is "0", it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so that the ending waiting time (starting of the ending in the big hit game state) is set in the game control process timer. The timer value corresponding to the waiting time from to the end, which is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting is made to send a hit end designation command, and a process of updating the special figure process flag to "7" is also performed.

When the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state. Is maintained, and the post-processing after opening the jackpot ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the process of opening the large winning opening and the upper limit of the period of opening the large winning opening (29 seconds in this case). Is executed in the game control process timer. When the process of opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing the big hit opening processing and the big hit opening post-processing after the big winning opening is opened in the big hit opening pre-processing every time a timer interrupt occurs.

The jackpot end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not been completed, so the jackpot end processing is terminated as it is. When the timer value subtracted by 1 becomes 0, the ending ends, so the time reduction flag, time reduction number counter, probability change flag, etc. are used according to the jackpot type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the jackpot type buffer. Set the state of.

For example, if the jackpot type is "probability change", the time saving flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and "100" is set as the count initial value in the time saving number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the jackpot type is "non-probability change", only the time saving flag is turned on, and "100" is set as the initial count value in the time saving number counter. In the jackpot end process, after such settings, transmission settings are made to send a game status specification command that specifies the game status according to the settings, and various data such as the game control process timer and the jackpot type buffer setting value (next). The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" by appropriately resetting (what you do not want to carry over to the variable display of).

Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process shown in FIG. When the effect control main process is started, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and the effect control board. Registers of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the 12 are set. After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122 is turned on (S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits (S72; No). In the initialization process (S71), as described above, the first volume step and the first light amount step by the setting changeover switch 300 are set as the initial settings (initial volume and initial light amount).

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

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed (S75). In the effect control process process, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, audio output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operations in a light emitting body such as a game effect LED 9 and a decorative LED, and the like. The control content of the effect operation using the above is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process process, the effect random number update process (S76) is executed, and the software updates the numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for the effect control. To do. After S76, an effect setting process (S77) for adjusting the volume, adjusting the amount of light, and setting the execution frequency of the advance notice effect based on the player's operation, and as a non-variable effect when the variable display is not executed. Display the non-variable effect processing (S78) and the volume / light amount setting screen (see FIG. 26) for outputting the non-variable BGM (background music) and displaying the demonstration on the effect display device 5 (demo screen display). Instead, the volume change process (S79) for changing the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is executed, and the process proceeds to S72.

Each reception flag and each storage area are provided in the RAM 122. In addition, setting the reception flag means turning it on. The reception flag, the command stored in the storage area, and the like may be cleared at an appropriate timing (for example, when the reception of the command is confirmed by the reception flag once, the confirmation is performed again later. Clear as appropriate when there is no processing).

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on state / off state of the high accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received game state designation command. The high-probability flag is provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122, for example, and is turned on in response to the probabilistic change state. The on / off state is switched according to the switching. The high base flag is also provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122 and is turned on in response to the time saving state, and can be used to switch the time saving flag on / off state on the main board 11 side. Correspondingly, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the game state specification command specifies the high accuracy high base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are specified to be on), the effect control CPU 120 has the high accuracy flag and the high accuracy flag. Turn both base flags on (if they are already on, keep them on. The same applies to both flags on and off). When the game state specification command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time saving flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and the high base is set. Turn off the flag. When the game state specification command specifies the low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are specified to be off), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are used. Turn it off.

Further, when the demo displayable command is received from the main board 11, the demo displayable command reception flag is set so that the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the demo displayable command has been received. There is.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 has the following S170 according to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122. One of the processes of ~ S175 is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process of S170 shown in FIG. 12 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process depends on whether or not the first variable start designation command or the second variable start designation command from the main board 11 has been received (for example, whether or not each reception flag is in the ON state). Based on this, it includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 5. When the first variation start designation command, the second variation start designation command, or the like is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1". .. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

The variable display start setting process of S171 shown in FIG. 12 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first obtains a special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be "missing" (S521). When the special figure display result is "missing" (S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command (command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 is It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponds to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode (S522).

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

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

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

After S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process (see FIG. 14) described later to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display (S529).

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

After S530, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (special feature corresponding to the variation pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. (Initial value according to the fluctuation time in the figure) is set (S531).

Then, a setting is made to start the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the effect display device 5 (S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the pattern to be used in S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the effect display device 5. , "Middle", "Right", each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R may start the variation of the decorative symbol. Further, the voice control board 13 is controlled based on the voice control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in S530, and the effect sounds such as BGM (changing BGM) are controlled by the speakers 8L and 8R. You just have to start the output of. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S534), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

The advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 14 will be described. In this embodiment, in the advance notice effect determination process, only the advance notice effect A and the advance notice effect B are determined as the character advance notice effect in which the character appears on the display screen of the effect display device 5.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution frequency (execution ratio) of the advance notice effect can be set by the player operating the stick controller 30 while displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen (see FIG. 22) described later. The player has a high execution rate of the advance notice effect, and the execution rate of the advance notice effect is high in the "high frequency mode" in which the advance notice effect is executed frequently, and the "normal frequency mode" in which the advance notice effect is executed at a normal frequency. It is possible to select three types of effect execution frequency modes, which are low and the advance notice effect is not executed so much. Further, in the advance notice effect determination process, the first advance notice effect type determination table (FIG. 15A) for the high frequency mode and the second advance notice for the normal frequency mode are based on the effect execution frequency mode selected by the player. Using either the effect type determination table (FIG. 15 (B)) or the third advance notice effect type determination table for the low frequency mode (FIG. 15 (C)), the advance notice effect type determination table is used. The type and whether or not to execute the advance notice effect are decided.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the advance notice effect determination process of this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (S401). The variable display result is stored in the display result specification command storage area for storing the display result specification command for specifying the display result (loss, probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of fluctuation. It can be specified by the display result specification command. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the advance notice effect is a jackpot (probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot), super reach, and normal reach. Therefore, specifically, the display result is a jackpot (probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot). It may be specified by the display result specification command whether or not it is, and whether or not the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command.

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

In S403, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the advance notice effect, and uses the first advance notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. Determine the type of.

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

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

In the first notice effect type determination table for the high frequency mode, as shown in FIG. 15 (A), it is variable for each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "no advance notice effect". When the display result is a big hit, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, and when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach loss, different judgment values are assigned so as to be the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 15 (A). Has been done.

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

By assigning the judgment values in this way, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the advance notice effect is more likely to be executed at a higher rate than in the case of super reach loss or normal reach loss, and "notice effect B". Is easier to execute. Further, in the case of super reach loss, the execution ratios of "notice effect A" and "notice effect B" are the same, and the rate of determining "no advance notice effect" is higher than in the case of a big hit. It is lower than in the case of Super Reach Loss. In addition, in the case of normal reach loss, "no notice effect" is easier to determine than in the case of a big hit or super reach loss. Further, in any of the production types such as big hit, super reach loss, and normal reach loss, the determination rate of "no advance notice effect" is low, so that the execution of the advance notice effect is easily decided and the execution frequency of the advance notice effect is high.

In the first notice effect type determination table for the high frequency mode shown in FIG. 15 (A), a small judgment value is assigned to "no advance notice effect", so that the determination rate for executing the advance notice effect is high. ing. Therefore, when the notice effect determination process is performed using the first notice effect type determination table for the high frequency mode, the notice effect is frequently executed.

In S403, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect execution frequency setting set by the player's operation is in the low frequency mode. Here, if the effect execution frequency setting is not the low frequency mode, the process proceeds to S406. On the other hand, if the effect execution frequency setting is the low frequency mode, the process proceeds to S405.

In S405, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the advance notice effect, and uses the third advance notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 15C to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and when to execute the advance notice effect. Determine the type of.

In the third notice effect type determination table for the low frequency mode, as shown in FIG. 15 (C), it is variable for each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "no advance notice effect". When the display result is a big hit, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, and when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach loss, different judgment values are assigned so as to be the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 15 (C). Has been done.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 20 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", 60 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and so on. Twenty determination values are assigned to "no notice effect". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach loss, five judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", five judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect" is assigned. 90 determination values are assigned to "none". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach loss, four judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", one judgment value is assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect" is assigned. Ninety-five determination values are assigned to "none".

By assigning the judgment values in this way, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the advance notice effect is more likely to be executed at a higher rate than in the case of super reach loss or normal reach loss, and "notice effect B". Is easier to execute. Further, in the case of super reach loss, the execution ratios of "notice effect A" and "notice effect B" are the same, and the rate of determining "no advance notice effect" is higher than in the case of a big hit. It is lower than in the case of Super Reach Loss. In addition, in the case of normal reach loss, "no notice effect" is easier to determine than in the case of a big hit or super reach loss. Further, in the case of super reach loss or normal reach loss, "no advance notice effect" is determined at a high rate, so that it is difficult to determine the execution of the advance notice effect, and the execution frequency of the advance notice effect is low.

In the third advance notice effect type determination table for the low frequency mode shown in FIG. 15 (C), a large judgment value is assigned to "no advance notice effect", so that the determination rate for executing the advance notice effect is low. ing. Therefore, by performing the advance notice effect determination process using the third advance notice effect type determination table for the low frequency mode, the execution frequency of the advance notice effect becomes the lowest.

In S406, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the advance notice effect, and uses the second advance notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 15B to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and when to execute the advance notice effect. Determine the type of.

In the second notice effect type determination table for the normal frequency mode, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), it is variable for each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "no advance notice effect". When the display result is a big hit, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, and when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach loss, different judgment values are assigned so as to be the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 15 (B). Has been done.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 25 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A" and 65 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B". Ten judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect". When the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, 30 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", 30 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect" is assigned. Forty determination values are assigned to "none". Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach loss, 40 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", 10 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect" is assigned. Fifty determination values are assigned to "none".

By assigning the judgment values in this way, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, the advance notice effect is more easily executed than in the case of super reach loss or normal reach loss, and "notice effect B" is executed. It is easy to be done. Further, in the case of super reach loss, the execution ratios of "notice effect A" and "notice effect B" are the same, and the rate of determining "no advance notice effect" is higher than in the case of a big hit. It is lower than in the case of Super Reach Loss. In addition, in the case of normal reach loss, "no notice effect" is easier to determine than in the case of a big hit or super reach loss.

In the second advance notice effect type determination table for the normal frequency mode shown in FIG. 15B, the determination value assigned to "no advance notice effect" is the "notice effect" of the first advance notice effect type determination table. Since the value is between the determination value of "none" and the determination value of "no advance notice effect" in the third advance notice effect type determination table, the advance notice effect is executed at a normal frequency. The normal frequency is the frequency when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state when it is shipped from the manufacturing factory and is in the initial setting state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

By setting each notice effect type determination table in this way, when a big hit occurs in the variable display, "notice effect B" is determined as compared with the case of super reach loss and normal reach loss. In addition to being set to be easy, in the case of super reach loss, it is set so that "notice effect A" is more easily determined than in the case of other normal reach loss. On the other hand, when the variable display causes a normal reach loss, it is set so that "no notice effect" is more easily determined than when a big hit or a super reach loss occurs in the variable display.

Due to this setting, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the advance notice effect, the jackpot expectation is higher when the advance notice effect B is executed than when the advance notice effect A is executed.

In this embodiment, in the second notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B) and the third notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 15 (C), the first notice shown in FIG. 15 (A) is used. Compared with the effect type determination table, the determination ratio of the execution of the advance notice effect when the variable display result is a big hit is lower, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second advance notice effect type is not limited to this. In the decision table and the third notice effect type determination table, when the variable display result is a big hit, the decision ratio of the execution of the notice effect may be high. When the variable display result is a big hit, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach loss, and when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach loss, the execution of the notice effect is executed even if the decision rate of the overall notice effect execution is low. If this is the case, it is desirable that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit is high.

In addition, the jackpot expectation (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, and each notice effect is executed and is lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities.

Returning to FIG. 14, after determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the type in any of S403, S405, and S406, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S407 and decides to execute any of the advance notice effects. It is determined whether or not, that is, whether or not either "notice effect A" or "notice effect B" has been determined. Here, when neither the "notice effect A" nor the "notice effect B" has been determined, that is, when "no advance notice effect" is determined, the advance notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when either "notice effect A" or "notice effect B" is determined, the process proceeds to S408, and the determined type of advance notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S409, the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, and then the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

The variable display effect process in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special figure variation time) corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. .. In the process of determining whether or not the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) has elapsed, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1 and associated with the process timer determination value which is the same value as the decremented timer value. By determining whether or not the obtained data is an exit code, it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

If it is not an end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. The period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern that is the usage pattern. The reach effect execution period is such that the data corresponding to the process timer determination value (data included in the effect control pattern) having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer is the reach effect execution period. When it is determined, the effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a reach effect associated with a process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer among the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. Based on the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, LED control data, etc.) to be executed, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the effect display device 5, or the sound control board. To output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (voice signal) to 13, and to turn on / off / blink the game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the LED control board 14. The production operation control such as.

In this way, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the effect control execution data for each timer interrupt to display the effect image on the effect display device 5, and the speaker is output by a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. By repeatedly executing production operation control such as outputting sound from 8L and 8R and turning on / off / blinking the game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the LED control board 14. , Reach production and variable display of decorative patterns are realized.

Further, in this embodiment, when the advance notice effect determination process (see FIG. 14) determines the execution of the advance notice effect, that is, when the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, the advance notice effect effect is produced. Operation control is executed. When the notice effect is started, the notice effect execution decision flag is cleared. Then, the effect processing during variable display is terminated.

On the other hand, when the data corresponding to the timer value subtracted by 1 is the end code and the special figure fluctuation time elapses from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol (which is also a special figure game), it is transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not the symbol confirmation specification command has been received (whether or not the symbol confirmation specification command reception flag is on). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is off and the symbol confirmation designation command is not received, the effect processing during variable display ends and waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation designation command. It may be executed.

Further, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received based on the determination of whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command is received, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (fixed decorative symbol of the combination determined in S171) that is the variable display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol. At this time, the timer value corresponding to the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command is set in the effect control process timer or the like. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process, and the effect process during variable display is terminated.

The special figure hit waiting process in S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. Then, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit game state is selected as the use pattern, and the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. The initial value of the timer according to the time is set in the effect control process timer. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4".

If it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is subtracted by 1, and if the subtracted timer value is not 0, the special figure hit wait process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value subtracted by 1 is 0 (when the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the production process. Update the flag value to the initial value "0" (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) ..

The hitting process in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and is the same value as the timer value after decrementing 1 of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. Based on the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, LED control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the effect display device 5. The game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED can be displayed, the sound can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (voice signal) to the voice control board 13, and the command (illumination signal) can be output to the LED control board 14. Controls the effect operation such as turning on / off / blinking. By repeatedly executing S174 for each timer interrupt, an effect corresponding to the jackpot game state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding the ending) is executed. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether the hit end designation command has been received, and if the hit end designation command has not been received, since each round game has not been completed, the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the hit end designation command is received, it means that all the round games have been completed. Therefore, in order to start the execution of the ending effect, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "5" corresponding to S175. Update to. At the time of this update, the effect control pattern for executing the ending is selected as the use pattern, and the timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

The ending process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after decrementing 1 of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. The display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the effect display device 5 based on the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, LED control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value. The game effect LED9 and the decorative LED are output by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13 to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the LED control board 14. Controls the effect operation such as turning on / off / blinking. By repeatedly executing S175 for each timer interrupt, the ending effect is executed. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is "0" or the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same value as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the exit code, the effect process Update the flag value to the initial value "0" (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) ..

Next, the effect setting process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect setting process of S77. The effect setting process includes setting the volume (the volume of the sound actually output from the speakers 8L and 8R, hereinafter simply referred to as "volume") and the amount of light (the game effect LED9, the decorative LED, etc. are actually turned on. This is a process for setting the amount of light at the time (hereinafter, simply referred to as "amount of light"), setting the effect execution frequency of the advance notice effect, and displaying other menus. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display screen on which a menu is displayed. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a setting screen displayed when the effect execution frequency mode used for setting the execution frequency of the advance notice effect is changed (that is, when the effect execution frequency mode is changed by an operation by the player). .. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a display screen on which the effect execution frequency mode notification display is displayed. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the state (channel) of the reset mode selection switch and the reset mode set in the player setting reset process. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the state (channel) of the setting changeover switch and the volume, light amount, etc. set in the effect setting process. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an adjustment screen displayed when the second volume step or the second light amount step used for setting the volume or the amount of light is changed (that is, when the volume or the amount of light is changed by the operation by the player). Is.

In the effect setting process, a process of displaying the menu screen while the demo screen is being displayed is performed. As shown in FIG. 21, the menu screen includes a plurality of selection items including "effect execution frequency setting" and "volume / light amount adjustment". The player can select a desired selection item using the stick controller 30 or the like. For example, on the menu screen, one of a plurality of selected items is highlighted (blinking display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The highlighted selection items are to be selected. The player switches the highlighted selection item using the stick controller 30 or the like, and selects the selected item highlighted by pressing the push button 31B. As a result, the desired selection item is selected. When a selection item is selected, the screen corresponding to the selection item is switched from the menu screen and newly displayed. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a mode in which the menu screen cannot be displayed even if the push button 31B is pressed except during the display of the demo effect is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The menu screen can be displayed by pressing the push button 31B even when the demo effect is not displayed, such as immediately after the end of the variable display or during the variable display, and the volume and light intensity can be displayed via the menu screen. You may be able to change it.

The selection item of "effect execution frequency setting" is selected when the player sets the effect execution frequency mode used for setting the execution frequency of the advance notice effect, and the selection of "effect execution frequency setting" on the menu screen. By selecting the item, the setting screen (effect execution frequency setting screen) of FIG. 22 is displayed. On the setting screen shown in FIG. 22, selection items of three stages of effect execution frequency modes of "high frequency mode", "normal frequency mode", and "low frequency mode" are displayed as effect execution frequency modes that can be set by the player. Has been done. The initial setting of the effect execution frequency mode is "normal frequency mode", and if the player has not changed the setting yet, the selection item of "normal frequency mode" is highlighted. The player can change the effect execution frequency mode by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like while displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen.

The selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" is selected when the player adjusts the volume and light amount, and the adjustment screen of FIG. 26 can be selected by selecting the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" on the menu screen. (Volume / light intensity adjustment screen) is displayed. In the adjustment screen shown in FIG. 26, a plurality of volume levels (13 levels of "2" to "14" circled) and a plurality of light intensity levels ("45" surrounded by a square) can be set by the player. % ”,“ 60% ”,“ 75% ”, and“ 100% ”) are displayed in the region 5HH and the region 5HL. In the state where the adjustment screen (volume / light amount adjustment screen) shown in FIG. 26 is displayed, the player tilts the stick controller 30 in the front-rear direction to display the volume stage display area 5HH and the light amount stage. Either of the display area 5HL of the above is highlighted, and the details will be described later, but the player tilts the stick controller 30 to the left and right while the area is emphasized. It is possible to change the volume and the amount of light. The display of the volume level as a range that can be set by the player is displayed in a large size in proportion to the number indicating the volume level. The amount of light displayed on the adjustment screen differs depending on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (details will be described later). Each volume stage (“2” to “14”) is a stage that can be taken by a second volume stage used for setting the volume. Of each volume stage, the highlighted volume stage (“10” in FIG. 26) is the current second volume stage. The highlighted volume stage, that is, the second volume stage, is changed by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like. Each light intensity step (“45%”, “60%”, “75%”, “100%”, etc.) on the adjustment screen is a stage that can be taken by the second light intensity step used for setting the light intensity. There is. Of each light intensity step, the highlighted light intensity step (“75%” in FIG. 26) is the current second light intensity step. The highlighted light amount step, that is, the second light amount step is changed by an operation using the stick controller 30 or the like. When the second volume stage or the second light amount stage is changed, the volume or the amount of light is set based on the changed stage and the current first volume stage or the first light amount stage. That is, the volume and the amount of light are changed by manually changing the highlighted volume level and the amount of light on the adjustment screen of FIG. 26. As described above, in this embodiment, the condition (for the player) that the display of the demo screen and the display of the adjustment screen can be operated by the player for setting the volume and the amount of light (second volume stage and the second light amount stage). The second condition for performing the operation of).

Since the number of volume stages is larger than the number of effect execution frequency modes, the operation of changing the volume stage is more time-consuming than the operation of changing the effect execution frequency mode. Specifically, the volume level has 13 levels (for example, 13 levels from "2" to "14") that can be set by the player, and the range that the player can set is 3 levels. Compared to the mode, it takes more time to set the volume level. For example, when the effect execution frequency mode is the "normal frequency mode" and the "low frequency mode" is set, the stick controller 30 only needs to be tilted once, but the initial display of the volume stage is "10". In some cases, when changing to the "14" stage, the stick controller 30 must be tilted four times. In addition, the light intensity stage also has four stages (for example, four stages of "45%", "60%", "75%", and "100%") that can be set by the player, and is set by the player. Compared with the effect execution frequency mode in which the acquisition range is three stages, it takes time and effort to set the light amount stage. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the "normal reset mode" is set, the effect execution frequency mode is always reset, but the volume stage and the light amount stage are set depending on the setting contents. It may or may not be reset.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the volume level setting is lower than the initial setting by the game store, the volume level setting set to the low state can be returned to the state desired by the game store. Further, when the volume level setting is equal to or higher than the initial setting by the game store, the volume level setting can be maintained at the state desired by the game store or at a higher state. In this way, the volume level setting may not be reset, so that it is possible to prevent the player from re-changing the volume level as much as possible. Since the number of stages of the light amount stage (for example, 4 stages) is larger than that of the effect execution frequency mode (for example, 3 stages), the operation of changing the light amount stage is more troublesome than the operation of changing the effect execution frequency mode. It takes.

When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "A" to "F", the player is restricted from setting the volume and the amount of light. That is, the setting of the second volume stage and the second light amount stage is restricted. At this time, the volume and the amount of light are set based only on the first volume stage and the first light amount stage.

The volume and amount of light are predetermined in the range that can be actually taken. Specifically, the volume is in the range that can actually be taken in 21 steps of "2" to "22" (the larger the number, the louder the volume), and the amount of light is "30%", "45%", Five stages of "60%", "75%", and "100%" are actually possible ranges (see FIG. 25). In this embodiment, volume data corresponding to each of the 21 levels of "2" to "22" is provided in advance. In this embodiment, the player performs an operation of changing the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the volume data corresponding to the changed volume is stored in the volume setting value storage buffer (update storage). It is supposed to be done. Then, each effect sound (non-variable BGM, fluctuating BGM, confirmation sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to the volume data stored in the volume setting value storage buffer. .. For example, if the volume data set (stored in the volume setting value storage buffer) is "2", the production sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume based on the volume data of the "2" and set (volume). If the volume data stored in the set value storage buffer is the volume data of "3", which is larger than the volume data of "2", the effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the volume data of "3". It is output. Further, the "100%" light amount in this embodiment is a numerical value indicating the maximum light amount of the game effect LED 9. The amount of light that can be set in this embodiment is shown at the stage of the ratio of the maximum amount of light of the game effect LED 9 to "100%", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stage of volume is not limited to this. Similarly, the stage may be indicated by an absolute value such as "2" to "14".

Here, the relationship between the actual volume and the amount of light and the first volume stage and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The line of the item of "setting changeover switch 300" indicates the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (which is also the first volume stage and the second volume stage) ("0" to "F").

The line of the "Initial display (volume)" item is the volume level highlighted on the adjustment screen (second volume level) that is displayed first after the channel of the setting selector switch 300 is changed or after the power is turned on. (The volume level is called the initial display (volume)). When the channel is "0", the initial display (volume) is "2", when the channel is "1", the initial display (volume) is "3", and when the channel is "2". The initial display (volume) is "4", the initial display (volume) is "6" when the channel is "3", and the initial display (volume) is "4" when the channel is "4". When the channel becomes "8" and the channels are "5", "6", "7", "8", and "9", the initial display (volume) is "10", "11", and "12", respectively. , "13", "14". When the channels are "A" to "F", the setting of the second volume stage is restricted and the adjustment screen of FIG. 26 is not displayed, so that the initial display is not set.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturing factory, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to a specific channel (for example, "5"). It is also possible that the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 cannot be changed by the game store while the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to a specific channel at the time of shipment from the factory. In that case, the initial display (volume) value (for example, "10") corresponding to a specific channel set at the time of shipment from the factory is set to be fixed (cannot be changed by the game store). You may.

The line of the "actual volume range" item indicates the possible range of volume. The numbers in parentheses in the line of the "actual volume range" item are the values of the second volume level (highlighted volume level) at that volume. For example, "2 (2)" indicates that the volume becomes "2" when the second volume stage is "2". As shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, when the channels are “0” to “4”, the volume becomes “2” to “14”. When the second volume stage goes up to "2", "3", "4" ... "14", the volume also corresponds to "2", "3", "4" ... "14". "It goes up. That is, the values of the volume and the second volume stage are the same. When the channel is "5" to "9", the volume becomes "10" to "22". When the second volume stage goes up to "2", "3", "4" ... "14", the volume corresponds to "10", "11", "12" ... "22". "It goes up. That is, the volume is the value obtained by adding "8" to the value of the second volume stage. In this embodiment, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "0" to "4" and the initial display "8" or less, which is the first volume stage, is set as the stage. While the same volume is set, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "5" to "9" and the initial display "10" or higher, which is the first volume stage, is set to that stage. The volume to which "8" is added is set, and the range in which the actual volume can be taken differs depending on the initial display which is the first volume stage. Therefore, even if "10" illustrated in FIG. 25 is selected, which is the same stage on the volume / light amount adjustment screen described later, the initial display which is the first volume stage is the stage of "8" or less. And, in the case where the initial display which is the first volume stage is the stage of "10" or more, different volumes are set as the volume actually set.

The "Actual volume" item line indicates the volume to be set. When the channels are "A" to "F", the setting of the second volume stage is restricted and the volume is not changed, so that the volume is fixed. When the channel is "A", the volume is "2", when the channel is "B", the volume is "4", and when the channel is "C", the volume is "7". , When the channels are "D", "E", and "F", the volumes are "10", "15", and "22", respectively.

The line of the item "Initial display (light intensity)" indicates the light intensity stage (second light intensity stage) highlighted on the adjustment screen that is displayed first after the power is turned on (the light intensity stage is called the initial display (light intensity)). .. For example, a light amount step highlighted in S711 of the effect setting process of FIG. 16 described later is shown in a state where the player has not yet set the light amount. When the channels are "0" and "1", the initial display (light intensity) is "30%", and when the channels are "2" and "3", the initial display (light intensity) is "45%". (There are four levels of light intensity displayed on the adjustment screen: "30%", "45%", "60%", and "75%"). When the channels are "4" and "5", the initial display (light intensity) is "60%", and when the channels are "6" and "7", the initial display (light intensity) is "75%". When the channels are "8" and "9", the initial display (light intensity) is "100%" (the light intensity steps displayed on the adjustment screen are "45%", "60%", and "75". % ”And“ 100% ”). When the channels are "A" to "F", the setting of the second light intensity stage is restricted, and the adjustment screen of FIG. 26 is not displayed, so that the initial display is not set.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the manufacturing factory, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to a specific channel (for example, "5") as described above, but the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the factory. It may not be possible for the game store to change the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 while it is set to a specific channel at the time of shipment. In this case, the specific channel set at the time of shipment from the factory may not be changed. The value of the initial display (light intensity) corresponding to (for example, "60%") may be set to be fixed (cannot be changed by the amusement shop side).

The line of the item "Actual light intensity range" indicates the possible range of light intensity. Unlike the volume, the light intensity has the same value as the highlighted light intensity stage (second light intensity stage) (in the case of volume, the value may be different). As shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, when the channel is “0” to “3”, the amount of light is any of “30%”, “45%”, “60%”, and “75%”. When the channel is "4" to "9", the amount of light is one of "45%", "60%", "75%", and "100%".

The line of the item "Actual light intensity" indicates the light intensity to be set. When the channels are "A" to "F", the setting of the second light amount step is restricted and the light amount is not changed, so that the light amount is fixed. When the channels are "A" and "B", the amount of light is "30%", when the channels are "C" and "D", the amount of light is "75%", and the channels are "E" and In the case of "F", the initial display (light intensity) is "100%".

The initial volume and the initial amount of light at the time of turning on the power may be predetermined, for example, according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 at the time of turning on the power (when the initialization process is executed). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 in the initialization process of S71, and corresponds to the stage (“0” to “F”) of the read channel (“0” to “F”). (There is a one-to-one correspondence with channels as described above) as the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage (for example, stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122), and the set first volume stage and The volume and the amount of light may be set as the initial volume and the amount of light based on the first light amount step (for example, they are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). The relationship between the first volume stage and the first light amount stage and the initial volume and the initial light amount may be predetermined. The relationship is, for example, the relationship between “A” to “F” and the volume and the amount of light shown in FIG. 24, and the relationship between “0” to “9” and the volume in the second volume step and the second light amount step of the initial display. And the relationship with the amount of light, etc. When such a setting is made, after that, the effect (for example, the voice signal and the illumination signal also specify the set volume and the amount of light) and the like are executed at the set initial volume and the initial amount of light. Will be done.

In the effect setting process of FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the non-variable BGM is being output or the volume / light amount setting screen shown in FIG. 26 is being displayed (S701). In the non-variable BGM in this embodiment, when the next variable display is not started after the end of the variable display (that is, when there is no hold memory), a start prize is generated and the next variable display is started. It is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in order to prevent the effect from being executed. If the non-variable BGM is being output or the volume / light amount setting screen is being displayed, the process proceeds to S702. If the non-variable BGM is not being output and the volume / light amount setting screen is not being displayed, the effect setting process is terminated. To do.

In this embodiment, a mode in which the processes of S702 to S732 described later are not executed when the non-variable BGM is not being output and the volume / light amount setting screen is not being displayed is illustrated. The processing of S702 to S732 is not limited to this, and may be executed regardless of the output of the non-variable BGM and the display of the volume / light amount setting screen.

In S702, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect display device 5 is displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen shown in FIG. 22 or the volume light amount adjusting screen shown in FIG. 26. If the effect execution frequency setting screen is being displayed or the volume light amount adjustment screen is being displayed, the process proceeds to S720. If the effect execution frequency setting screen is not being displayed and the volume light amount adjustment screen is not being displayed, the process is performed to S703. move on.

In S703, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the menu screen shown in FIG. 22 is being displayed on the effect display device 5. If the menu screen is not displayed, the process proceeds to S705, and if the effect display device 5 is displaying the menu screen, the process proceeds to S708. In S705, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been pressed as a menu calling operation. When there is a menu calling operation, the display control unit 123 is controlled, and the effect display device 5 starts displaying the menu screen described above (S706). The display of the menu screen and the display of various screens switched from the menu screen (for example, the volume / light amount adjustment screen of FIG. 27) are terminated by the start of variable display of the decorative symbol. After the execution of S706, the effect setting process ends. If there is no menu call operation, the effect setting process ends without executing S706. In this embodiment, a mode in which the menu call operation is a push button 31B pressing operation when the variable display is not executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the menu call operation is variable. It may be an operation of tilting the stick controller 30 or an operation of pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 when the display is not executed. When the menu calling operation is a pressing operation of the volume adjusting buttons 41 and 42, the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 by pressing at least one of the volume adjusting buttons 41 and 42, and the menu screen is displayed. After the display of, the volume, the amount of light, and the effect execution frequency may be changed by continuously pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, or the volume, the amount of light, and the effect execution frequency may be changed by operating the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B. May be changed.

In S708, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) in a state where the selection item of "effect execution frequency setting" is selected on the menu screen. If there is a decision operation (pressing the push button 31B) with the selection item of "effect execution frequency setting" selected on the menu screen (S708; Yes), the process proceeds to S709. On the other hand, if there is no determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) in the state where the selection item of "effect execution frequency setting" is selected on the menu screen (S708; No), the process proceeds to S710.

In S709, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to start displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen shown in FIG. 21 on the effect display device 5, and ends the effect setting process (S709). If the player has not changed the setting of the effect execution frequency (effect execution frequency mode), the selection item of the initial setting "normal frequency mode" is highlighted. In addition, if the player has already changed the effect execution frequency setting and the changed setting has not yet been reset to the initial setting, the selection item corresponding to the effect execution frequency currently being set is highlighted. Will be reset. In addition, even after the player has already changed the setting of the effect execution frequency, when the display of the effect execution frequency setting screen is started, the changed setting is reset to the initial setting to execute the effect. When displaying the frequency setting screen, the selection item of the "normal frequency mode" which is the initial setting may be always displayed.

Further, in S710, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) in a state where the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" is selected on the menu screen. If there is a decision operation (pressing the push button 31B) with the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" selected on the menu screen (S710; Yes), proceed to S711 and proceed to "volume / light amount adjustment" on the menu screen. If there is no determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) in the state where the selection item of is selected (S710; No), the process proceeds to S713a.

In S711, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123, and in the effect display device 5, the initial display (volume) and initial display (light intensity) according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300, or the initial display (light intensity) is changed by the player. Control is performed to start displaying the adjustment screen (adjustment screen as shown in FIG. 26) that highlights the stage of the volume and the amount of light at that time, and the effect setting process is ended.

That is, when the volume and the amount of light are not changed by the player, or when the volume and the amount of light are changed by the player but the changed settings are reset to the initial settings, the initial display (volume) and the initial setting While the display (light intensity) adjustment screen is displayed, if the volume and light intensity are changed by the player and the changed volume and light intensity have not yet been reset to the initial settings, they are set at that time. , The changed volume and light intensity adjustment screen is displayed.

The relationship between the channel and the initial display in the case of the adjustment screen for displaying the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light amount) is the relationship shown in FIG. 25 (for example, the table of the relationship as shown in FIG. 25). The initial display is displayed by preparing it in ROM 121 and referring to it). For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "0", an adjustment screen including a volume step and a light amount step in which the initial display (volume) is "2" and the initial display (light amount) is "30%" is displayed. .. For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "5", the adjustment screen is displayed with the initial display (volume) set to "10" and the initial display (light intensity) set to "60%". For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "9", an adjustment screen including a volume step and a light amount step in which the initial display (volume) is "14" and the initial display (light amount) is "100%" is displayed. ..

Then, the process proceeds to S713, and the confirmation sound output setting is set so that a predetermined confirmation sound (for example, a chime sound) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R to the voice control board 13 at the volume set at that time. After executing the process, the effect setting process ends. Specifically, in the confirmation sound output setting process, for example, a process of outputting a voice signal corresponding to the confirmation sound to the voice control board 13 which is a signal including the designation of the volume set at that time. Consists of. The confirmation sound is output by the voice control board 13 in a predetermined confirmation sound period, and the output is terminated by the voice control board 13 when the confirmation sound period elapses.

As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) is performed with the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" selected on the menu screen. The volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 26 is displayed according to the reception from the person, and when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed, the volume (including the initial volume) set at that time, that is, A confirmation sound with the set volume before the change is output by the change operation on the setting screen.

In S713a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a selection operation (tilt of the stick controller 30 in the left-right direction) on the menu screen. When there is a selection operation on the menu screen, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to select an item selected by the selection operation (“effect execution frequency setting” or “volume / light amount adjustment” shown in FIG. 21). The item) is highlighted, and the effect setting process is terminated (S713b). The items highlighted in this way on the menu screen shown in FIG. 22 are selected items. If there is no selection operation on the menu screen, the process proceeds to S714.

In S714, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a selection operation for selecting the "return" selection item on the menu screen. If there is a selection operation to select the "Back" selection item on the menu screen (S714; Yes), the display control unit 123 is controlled to execute the menu screen display end process for ending the menu screen display. (S715), the effect setting process is completed. If there is no selection operation for selecting the "return" selection item on the menu screen (S714; No), the effect setting process ends without executing S715.

On the other hand, in S720, which shifts to the case where "Yes" is determined in S702 described above, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect execution frequency setting screen is being displayed on the effect display device 5. If the effect display device 5 is displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen (S720; Yes), the process proceeds to S721, and if the effect display device 5 is not displaying the effect execution frequency setting screen (S720; No), S725. Proceed to.

In S721, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an operation to change the effect execution frequency mode on the effect execution frequency setting screen displayed on the effect display device 5. For example, on the setting screen of FIG. 22, when the operation club of the stick controller 30 is tilted to the left or right, the selected item of the highlighted effect execution frequency mode is changed, and the highlighted selected item is executed. The frequency mode is set. As described above, in this embodiment, in order to simplify the change operation, the effect execution frequency mode is changed by changing the selection of the selection item of the effect execution frequency mode without performing a determination operation such as pressing the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push button 31B in a state where any selection item of the effect execution frequency mode is selected is similar to the operation on the menu screen. The setting may be changed by pressing.

If there is an operation to change the effect execution frequency mode (selection operation of the effect execution frequency mode selection item) (S721; Yes), proceed to S722 and proceed to the effect execution frequency mode change operation (selection of the effect execution frequency mode selection item). If there is no operation) (S721; No), the process proceeds to S723.

In S722, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for changing the selection item of the effect execution frequency mode highlighted according to the operation content, and after storing the changed effect execution frequency mode, the effect setting process. To finish.

When the changed effect execution frequency mode is stored, the advance notice effect type determination table (FIG. 15) corresponding to the changed effect execution frequency mode is used in the subsequent advance notice effect determination process (FIG. 14). Then, the type of the advance notice effect and whether or not to execute the advance notice effect are determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, a notification display (see FIG. 23) for notifying the currently set effect execution frequency mode is displayed in the upper right display area on the display screen of the effect display device 5. When the effect execution frequency mode is changed by the operation of the player, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for changing the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode.

The volume stage and light amount stage currently being set are displayed only on the adjustment screen (FIG. 26). Although the details will be described later, when the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed by operating the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 when the variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed, the speakers 8L and 8R Outputs the confirmation sound output at the volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighting volume, and from the speakers 8L and 8R by operating the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 during the variable display of the decorative pattern. When changing the output volume, the confirmation sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this embodiment, when the "normal frequency mode" is set, the effect execution frequency mode is not displayed, and when the "high frequency mode" or the "low frequency mode" is set, the effect is executed. The frequency mode notification is displayed. Even when the "normal frequency mode" is being set, the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode may be displayed.

In this embodiment, the effect is produced from the time when the demo screen is displayed or the variable display is started after the setting screen of the effect execution frequency of FIG. 22 is finished and the menu screen of FIG. 21 is finished. Starts the notification display of the execution frequency mode. The notification display of this effect execution frequency mode is displayed during the demo screen display or the variable display. The notification display of the effect execution frequency mode may be displayed only during the variable display. Further, in the present embodiment, the notification display of the effect execution frequency mode is started after the effect execution frequency setting screen and the menu screen are finished, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The notification display of the effect execution frequency mode may be started when the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is changed on the effect execution frequency setting screen.

In the present invention, "during non-gaming in which the game is not executed" means that the variable display is not executed. Further, the "running game" of the present invention means that the variable display is being executed, but the "running game" of the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention is used. If there is, the time other than the variable display, such as the state where the variable display is not executed but the game ball is launched by the player, is included in "the game is being executed", and if it is a slot machine, the replay wins. "The game is in progress" includes the state in which the game is being played and the state in which the credit betting operation is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode indicating that "playing a game" is at least executing a variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display 4A In the case of a game machine of a type that does not execute variable display because it is not provided with, 4B, the state in which the game effect LED 9 is lit or blinking and the effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 is also regarded as "game is being executed". good.

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

In this embodiment, since the volume stage or the light amount stage is not identifiablely notified during the execution of the game, the player can concentrate on the game without unnecessary notification.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display screen of the effect display device 5 is used to identifiable the effect execution frequency mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the effect display device 5. The effect execution frequency mode may be identifiable by the notification means of the above, for example, by lighting the LED for effect or changing the lighting color.

In S723, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a selection operation for selecting the selection item of "return to menu" on the effect execution frequency setting screen. If there is a selection operation to select the selection item of "Return to menu" on the effect execution frequency setting screen (S723; Yes), proceed to S724 and select the selection item of "Return to menu" on the effect execution frequency setting screen. If there is no selection operation (S723; No), the effect setting process ends.

In S724, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to start displaying the same menu screen as the menu screen displayed in response to the menu call operation of S705, and ends the effect setting process.

Further, in S725, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume / light amount adjustment screen is being displayed on the effect display device 5. If the volume / light amount adjustment screen is being displayed (S725; Yes), the process proceeds to S727, and if the volume / light amount adjustment screen is not being displayed (S725; No), the effect setting process is terminated.

In S725a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a selection operation (tilt of the stick controller 30 in the vertical and right directions) on the volume / light amount screen. When there is a selection operation on the volume / light amount screen, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to select an area selected by the selection operation (5HH, which is a display area of the volume stage shown in FIG. 26, and a light amount stage. Control is performed to highlight the display area (5HL or the area of "return to menu"), and the effect setting process is terminated (S725b). If there is no selection operation on the volume / light intensity screen, the effect setting process ends.

In S727, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a selection operation for selecting the selection item of "return to menu" on the volume / light amount adjustment screen. If there is a selection operation to select the "Back" selection item on the volume / light intensity adjustment screen (S727; Yes), proceed to S728 and there is no selection operation to select the "Back" selection item on the volume / light intensity adjustment screen. In the case (S727; No), the process proceeds to S729. In S728, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123, controls the display control unit 123, and starts displaying the same menu screen as the menu screen displayed in response to the menu call operation of S705. To end the effect setting process.

In S729, the effect control CPU 120 is used to change the amount of light when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 5, that is, when the area 5HL is highlighted, the left and right sides of the stick controller 30 are displayed. Determine if there is a tilting operation in the direction. If there is an operation for changing the amount of light (S729; Yes), the process proceeds to S730, and if there is no operation for changing the amount of light (S729; No), the process proceeds to S732.

In S730, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for changing the highlighted light amount step (second light amount step). When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the left, the display control is performed so as to lower the highlighted light amount step by one step (if the current is the lowest step, the lowest step is maintained). I do. When the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the right, it is displayed so as to raise the highlighted light amount step by one step (if the current is the highest step, the highest step is maintained). Take control.

For example, in the state of FIG. 26, when the operation club is tilted to the left, the highlighted light amount step (second light amount step) is changed from "75%" to "60%". Further, when the tilting operation is performed to the left, the highlighted light amount step (second light amount step) is changed to "45%". Furthermore, when tilting to the left, the highlighted light amount stage (second light amount stage) remains at "45%" (this minimizes the amount of light even if the player unintentionally tilts too much. Can be maintained). For example, in the state of FIG. 26, when the operation club is tilted to the right, the highlighted light amount step (second light amount step) is changed from "75%" to "100%". Furthermore, when tilting to the left, the highlighted light amount stage (second light amount stage) remains at "100%" (this allows the maximum amount of light even if the player unintentionally tilts too much. Can be maintained). Then, the effect control CPU 120 is highlighted with the currently set first light intensity stage and after the change (here, including the case where the highest stage or the lower stage is maintained despite the operation). The light amount is set based on the light amount step, that is, the light amount corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighting light amount is set (S731). For example, when the highlighted light intensity stage is changed, the emphasized light intensity stage after the change is set as a new second light intensity stage, and the first light intensity stage and the newly set second light intensity stage are set. Set a new amount of light based on this. For example, when the first light intensity step is "6" and the highlighting light intensity step is changed from "75%" to "100%", "100%" is set as the second light intensity step and the light intensity is set. Set "100%". When such a setting is made, the effect (for example, the illumination signal also specifies the set amount of light) and the like are executed thereafter with this set amount of light. The effect control CPU 120 generates light amount data indicating the light amount based on the first light amount step based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted light amount step after the change in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. It is updated and stored in the set value storage buffer as the amount of light in the second light amount stage and set. By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 can grasp the currently set light amount by referring to the data stored as the light amount in the second light amount stage in the light amount setting value storage buffer. It has become.

In this embodiment, when the highlighted light amount step is changed by tilting the stick controller 30 (operation rod), it is based on the newly highlighted light amount step at the timing when the highlighted light amount step is changed. Although the mode of setting the amount of light is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the amount of light to be highlighted is changed by tilting the stick controller 30 (operation rod), it is newly highlighted. The timing for setting the light amount based on the light amount step to be displayed may be different from the timing when the highlighted light amount step is changed, such as when the determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) or the start of the variable display.

The effect control CPU 120 may output a confirmation sound in order to notify that the amount of light has been changed (including that it has been maintained despite the operation). Further, instead of or in addition to the confirmation sound, the game effect LED, the decorative LED, or the like may be turned on or blinked to perform the notification. The amount of light of the game effect LED 9 or the decorative LED that is turned on or blinks to notify that the amount of light has been changed is a set amount of light (in the case of changing the amount of light, the amount of light after the change can be confirmed). If the highest stage is maintained despite the operation, the maximum amount of light may be output. If the minimum stage is maintained despite the operation, the output may be performed with the minimum amount of light (note that the output with the amount of light larger than the minimum amount of light is used to make the notification by lighting etc. easy to understand. May be done). The light emitting body for the notification may be provided exclusively for the notification. Thereby, the notification can be performed in an easy-to-understand manner. Then, after the execution of S731, the effect setting process is terminated. Further, in S732, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect setting process after executing the volume change operation process (see FIG. 17).

In the volume change operation process of FIG. 17, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output timer indicating that the confirmation sound, which will be described later, is being output is counting (S800). Here, if the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to S813. On the other hand, if the timer during the confirmation sound output is not counting, whether or not there is a volume change operation, that is, whether or not there is an operation of tilting the stick controller 30 in the left-right direction while the area 5HH is highlighted. (S801). If there is a volume change operation (S801; Yes), the process proceeds to S802, and if there is no volume change operation (S801; No), the volume change operation process ends. In S802, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation is to change the maximum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (S802). Here, if it is not the operation to change to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, if the operation is to change to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S803.

In S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the maximum volume. Here, if the volume has not been changed to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume stage and the currently highlighted maximum volume volume stage, that is, the state of the setting changeover switch 300 is supported. By setting to output the confirmation sound at the maximum volume, the output of the confirmation sound is started (S804), the timer count of the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is started (S811), and the speaker 8L is operated by the player. A volume change flag indicating that the volume of the sound output from the 8R has been changed is set, and the volume change operation process ends (S812).

In this embodiment, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer is set to a predetermined value according to the output time of the confirmation sound. Further, the timer value of the timer during the output of the confirmation sound does not have to be the same as the output time of the confirmation sound, and may be slightly longer than the output time of the confirmation sound or may be slightly shorter. good. Further, the output time of the confirmation sound may have a different length depending on the output volume, and in that case, the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer according to the output time of each confirmation sound is the timer count. Set at the start of.

Further, in S805, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the player who has determined that there is an operation in S705 is an operation of changing to the minimum volume corresponding to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300. Here, if it is not the operation to change to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, in the case of the operation of changing to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S806.

In S806, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the minimum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the minimum volume. Here, if the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S808. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the confirmation sound is output by setting to output the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume stage and the currently highlighted minimum volume volume stage. The sound output is started (S807), the timer count of the confirmation sound output timer is started (S811), and the volume change indicating that the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R has been changed by the operation of the player. The flag is set and the volume change operation process ends (S812).

In S808, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for changing the highlighted volume stage (second volume stage) according to the operation content. For example, when the player's operation is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the left, the display control is performed so as to lower the highlighted volume level by one level. Further, when the operation of the player is an operation of tilting the operation club of the stick controller 30 to the right, the display control is performed so as to raise the highlighted volume level by one level.

After S808, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume based on the first volume stage (initial display) based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume stage after the change, that is, the setting changeover switch. Volume data indicating the volume corresponding to the setting state of 300 and the volume level of highlighting is updated and stored as the volume of the second volume level in the volume setting value storage buffer formed in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S809). ). By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 can grasp the currently set volume by referring to the data stored as the volume of the second volume stage in the volume setting value storage buffer. It has become.

That is, when the highlighted volume stage is changed, the volume data indicated by the emphasized volume stage after the change is updated and stored in the volume setting value storage buffer as the volume of the second volume stage. Specifically, as described above, when the first volume stage (initial display) is "8" or less, for example, "2" (the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "0"), the highlight volume is displayed. When the stage is changed from "2" or "4" to "3", the volume data is set to "3" as the volume of the second volume stage. On the other hand, when the first volume stage (initial display) is "10" or more, for example, "11" (the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "6"), the highlighting volume stage is "13". When changed from "" to "14", the volume data is set to "22" as the volume of the second volume stage. When such a setting is made, the effect or the like is executed at the set volume thereafter.

After S809, the effect control CPU 120 is set to output a new volume confirmation sound after the change, that is, a volume confirmation sound corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighting volume. The output of the confirmation sound is started (S810), the timer count of the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is started (S811), and the volume indicating that the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R has been changed by the operation of the player. The change flag is set and the volume change operation process ends (S812).

In this embodiment, when the highlighted volume level is changed by tilting the stick controller 30 (operation club), the highlighted volume level is newly highlighted at the timing of the change. Although the form of setting the volume is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume level to be highlighted is changed by tilting the stick controller 30 (operation club), it is newly highlighted. The timing for setting the volume based on the volume level to be displayed may be different from the timing for changing the highlighted volume level, such as when the determination operation (pressing the push button 31B) or when the variable display is started.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, if there is a change operation while the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed, a new volume confirmation sound after the change is heard. It is output. That is, the confirmation sound is output at the volume set at that time when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed, and is changed when there is a change operation on the displayed volume / light amount adjustment screen. A new volume confirmation sound will be output later. By doing so, the player can check the volume before the change without performing any special operation, and can change the volume after checking the volume before the change. Convenience can be improved. Furthermore, since the player can hear and compare the confirmation sounds of both, it becomes easy to grasp the state of the change in volume.

As for the output of the confirmation sound in S804, S807, and S810, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a command (voice signal corresponding to the volume data stored as the second volume in the volume setting value storage buffer) to the voice control board 13. As a result, it is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, as described above, this confirmation sound is a chime sound that is output for a short period of time so that the player can confirm the changed volume, but it is composed of sound effects and voice voices other than these chime sounds. It may have been done.

In S813, which proceeds when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the confirmation sound output timer, and ends the volume change operation process. That is, as described above, the confirmation sound output timer is a timer for determining whether or not the confirmation sound is being output by the voice control board 13, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the effect control CPU 120 may execute a process of ending the output of the confirmation sound to the voice control board 13 when the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is timered up.

In the volume change operation process, the operation for changing the volume performed during the output of the confirmation sound is invalidated by first determining whether or not the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is counting. Therefore, when the player continuously operates in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the player from performing an unintended volume adjustment. In addition, when trying to further lower the volume that is currently the lowest level, a confirmation sound corresponding to the current lowest level is output, and when trying to further raise the current highest level volume, Since the confirmation sound according to the volume, which is the highest stage, is output, the player can grasp that the operation is performed beyond the range in which the volume can be set.

The confirmation sound for which the output is set in S713 (see FIG. 16) is a non-variable BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R during variable display of the decorative pattern (variable BGM). It is an individual sound that is different from other sound effects.

By such a series of processing, the volume and the amount of light can be changed. For example, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed from "0" to "9" during the game, the change of the channel is reflected when the volume / light amount adjustment adjustment screen (FIG. 26, etc.) is displayed. At this time, the first volume stage and the first light amount stage are set according to the changed channel, and the first volume stage and the first light amount stage correspond to the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light amount). It is changed to the volume and amount of light. If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed from "A" to "F" during the game, the change is immediately reflected. That is, the first volume step and the first light amount step are immediately set according to the changed channel. Further, when the second volume step or the second light amount step in the adjustment screen is changed by the operation of the stick controller 30 to the operation rod or the like, the light amount or volume is changed each time, and when the light amount is changed, The game effect LED9, the decorative LED, and the like are emitted with the changed amount of light, and a confirmation sound is output. When the volume is changed, the confirmation sound is output.

In this embodiment, with such a configuration, the initial display (volume) and initial display (light intensity) stages (initial display of the second volume stage and the second light intensity stage) are set to the state of the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (the first). Since it is different depending on the 1 volume stage and the 1st light amount stage), the channel state of the setting changeover switch 300 is related to the 2nd volume stage and the 2nd light amount stage, so that the player can switch the setting. It is easy to grasp the state of the channel of the switch 300, and it is difficult for the second volume stage and the second light amount stage that are actually displayed to be the same even though the first volume stage and the first light amount stage are different. , The actual volume and amount of light are less likely to be misidentified, and the volume and amount of light can be adjusted appropriately. Further, in the above embodiment, the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light intensity) are different depending on whether the first volume step or the first light intensity step is the highest step or the lowest step. The actual volume and amount of light are less likely to be misidentified, and the volume and amount of light can be adjusted appropriately.

Further, in this embodiment, when the initial display (volume) and the initial display (light intensity) are the first volume step and the first light intensity step other than the highest step, the second volume step other than the highest step (“2” to “2” to “ 13 ”) and the second light intensity stage (“30%”, “45%”, “60%”, “75%”) are shown, and the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage are the highest stages. Sometimes, the second volume stage ("14") and the second light amount stage ("100%"), which are the highest stages, are indicated, so that the actual volume and light amount are less likely to be misunderstood, and the volume and light amount can be appropriately adjusted. Can be adjusted. In addition, with this configuration, the volume and light intensity will not be higher than the settings on the game store side, so the game store side can output unintended loud sounds by setting the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage to the maximum. Lighting in bright light is prevented.

Further, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed, the first volume stage and the first light amount stage are set (changed) for the first time when the adjustment screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light amount are reflected. Unintended timing (The first volume stage and the first light amount stage cannot be set by the normal player, so even if the first volume stage or the first light amount stage is changed, the player desires the volume and light amount before the change. (May be) prevents the volume and light intensity from being changed (the player intends to change the volume and light intensity by displaying the adjustment screen, so there is little inconvenience even if the volume and light intensity are changed at this time. ).

When the first volume stage is raised, the initial display (volume) is also raised, so that the relationship between the first volume stage and the second volume stage can be easily grasped, and the volume can be adjusted appropriately. Since the initial display (light intensity) also increases as the first light intensity step increases, the relationship between the first light intensity stage and the second light intensity stage can be easily grasped, so that the light intensity can be preferably adjusted. Further, since the confirmation sound is output when the second volume stage is set, the setting can be confirmed by the sound at the second volume stage, so that the volume can be adjusted appropriately. As the channel of the setting changeover switch 300, "A" to "F" that limit the adjustment of the player's volume and light intensity are prepared, so the player's volume setting and light intensity setting can be restricted, and the game store intends. It is possible to prevent audio output at a volume that does not. Further, during the above restriction, the setting of the second volume stage is restricted because the menu screen without the item of "volume / light amount adjustment" is displayed instead of the menu screen having the item of "volume / light amount adjustment". This can be notified to the player.

In this embodiment, even if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed during the game, the change is reflected when the adjustment screen is displayed, but the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is changed. Occasionally, the timing at which the change is reflected may be limited to a predetermined period from the time when the power is turned on. By doing so, the setting changeover switch 300 may be operated only by a person concerned with the game store who can access the setting changeover switch 300 within a predetermined period from the time when the power is turned on, that is, within the period.

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

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation sound corresponding to the maximum volume in S804 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 17 or the minimum volume in S807. By outputting the corresponding confirmation sound, when the operation unit (stick controller 30) is operated to set the volume beyond the predetermined range, the volume corresponding to the volume immediately before exceeding the predetermined range. Since the confirmation sound of is output, it is possible to make the player recognize that the setting exceeds a predetermined range.

Further, according to the above-described embodiment and modification, when the effect control CPU 120 is counting the confirmation sound output timer in S800 of the volume change operation process shown in FIG. 17, that is, during the output of the confirmation sound. By disabling the operation for changing the volume, it is possible to prevent the player from unintentionally setting the volume when the operation unit is continuously operated. In this embodiment, the confirmation sound is not output and the highlighting is not changed during the output of the confirmation sound.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting in the volume change operation process (S800), and if the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the processes S801 to S812 are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by not executing the process of S800, S801 to S801 to whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting. The process of S812 may be executable.

Next, the non-variable effect processing of S78 will be described with reference to FIG. In the non-variable effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “0”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (S901). If the value of the effect process flag is "0", the process proceeds to S902, and if the value of the effect process flag is not "0", the process proceeds to S921.

In S902, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demo effect start waiting timer for starting the demo display (demo effect) on the effect display device 5 is being counted. If the demo production start waiting timer is counting, the process proceeds to S906, and if the demo production start waiting timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S903.

In S903, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demo displayable command reception flag is set. If the demo displayable command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S904, the demo displayable command reception flag is cleared, the demo production start wait timer starts counting, and the process proceeds to S908. On the other hand, if the demo displayable command reception flag is not set, the non-variable effect processing is terminated.

The demo effect start waiting timer in the present embodiment is preset with a value corresponding to about 5 minutes, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the demo effect start waiting timer is preset. The value may be a value corresponding to a period longer than the period set in the non-variable BGM output timer described later.

As described above, in S906, which shifts when the demo effect start wait timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 sets the demo effect start wait timer to -1. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting for the start of the demonstration effect has been timered up (S907). If the demo effect start waiting timer is up, the process proceeds to S919, and if the demo effect start wait timer is not up, the process proceeds to S908.

In S908, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the non-variable BGM output timer is counting, thereby determining whether or not the BGM is being output in a state where the variable display is not executed. To do. If the non-variable BGM output timer is counting, the process proceeds to S915. On the other hand, if the non-variable BGM output timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S908a.

In S908a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume change flag is set. If the volume change flag is set, the process proceeds to S916, and if the volume change flag is not set, the process proceeds to S909.

In S909, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the non-variable BGM output completed flag indicating that the BGM output has already been executed is set in the state where the variable display is not executed. If the non-variable BGM output flag is set, the non-variable BGM output processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the non-variable BGM output completed flag is not set, the process proceeds to S910 to start counting the non-variable BGM output timer. Then, the voice control board 13 is set to start output for outputting the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R (S911), and the non-variable BGM output flag is set to end the non-variable BGM effect processing. (S911a).

The non-variable BGM output timer in the present embodiment is preset with a value corresponding to about 1 minute, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-variable BGM output timer is preset. As described above, the value corresponds to a shorter period than the period set in the demo production start waiting timer.

Further, the non-variable BGM for which the output start setting is set in S911 in this embodiment is the same BGM as the BGM (variable BGM) output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and is the same BGM in S911. When the output start setting of the same BGM as the changing BGM is set as the non-variable BGM, the changing BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the variable display is continuously output as the non-variable BGM. In this embodiment, when the non-variable BGM and the changing BGM are set to the same BGM and the output start setting of the same BGM as the changing BGM is set as the non-variable BGM, the non-variable BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Although the mode in which the variable BGM is continuously output is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output start setting of the same BGM as the variable BGM is performed as the non-variable BGM. May output the changing BGM from the beginning as the non-variable BGM from the end of the variable display. Further, in this embodiment, a mode in which the non-variable BGM and the changing BGM are the same BGM is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-variable BGM and the changing BGM are different. It may be BGM.

Further, as described above, in S912, which shifts when the non-variable BGM output timer is counting, the effect control CPU 120 sets the non-variable BGM output timer to -1 (S912), and the non-variable BGM output timer is timer-out. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S913). If the non-variable BGM output timer has timered out, the process proceeds to S914, and if the non-variable BGM output timer has not timered out, the process proceeds to S915.

In S914, the effect control CPU 120 executes an output end setting for ending the output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R on the voice control board 13, and ends the non-variable effect process. In this embodiment, as shown in the processes of S913 and S914, a mode in which the output of the non-variable BGM is terminated by the timer up of the non-variable BGM output timer is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The non-variable BGM indicates the process of waiting for the start of the demo effect, that is, until the display of the demo effect is started, or the value of the effect process flag is variable. It may be repeatedly output until it changes to something other than 0 ”.

Further, in S915, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume change flag is set. If the volume change flag is set, the process proceeds to S915a, and if the volume change flag is not set, the non-fluctuation effect processing is terminated.

In S915a, the effect control CPU 120 clears the volume change flag, and then sets the volume of the non-variable BGM to the volume set in the volume change operation process, and outputs the non-variable BGM at the set volume. It starts and ends the non-variable effect processing (S915b).

In S916, the effect control CPU 120 clears the volume change flag. Then, the volume of the non-variable BGM is set to be changed to the volume set in the volume change operation process, the output of the non-variable BGM at the set volume is started (S917), and the timer for waiting for the start of the demo production is reset and counted. Start (timer start) (S918) and proceed to S910. As described above, in this embodiment, after the effect control CPU 120 determines that the non-variable BGM output timer has timered up in S913 and the output of the non-variable BGM ends, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the non-variable BGM output timer is up in S908. By determining that the output timer is not counting, and further determining that the volume change flag is set in S908a, that is, determining that the player has performed a volume change operation, the changed volume in S917. The output of the non-variable BGM is started again at.

In S919, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the demo effect on the effect display device 5 (S919). Then, the player setting reset process described later is executed to end the non-variable effect processing (S920).

In S921, when the effect control CPU 120 is displaying any of the demo effect, the menu screen shown in FIG. 21, the effect execution frequency setting screen shown in FIG. 22, and the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. The display of the displayed screen ends (S921). Then, the non-variable BGM output completed flag is cleared (S921a), and if the non-variable BGM output timer or the demo effect start waiting timer is being counted, the non-variable BGM output timer or the demo effect start waiting timer is cleared (S922). .. Further, if the non-variable BGM is being output, the voice control board 13 is subjected to the output end setting for ending the output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the non-variable BGM effect processing is terminated. (S923). As the output end setting executed by the effect control CPU 120 in S923, a command or the like to end the output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R may be transmitted to the voice control board 13.

In this embodiment, if the value of the effect process flag is "0" indicating the variable display start wait process, the count of the demo effect start wait timer is continued, that is, the menu screen shown in FIG. 21 on the effect display device 5. Further, even while the effect execution frequency setting screen shown in FIG. 22 and the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 26 are displayed, the display of the demo effect is started if the timer for waiting for the start of the demo effect is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 5 has a menu screen shown in FIG. 21, an effect execution frequency setting screen shown in FIG. 22, and volume / light amount adjustment shown in FIG. 26. If the screen is displayed, clear the demo production start waiting timer, set the demo production start waiting timer again after the display of these menu screens, the production execution frequency setting screen, and the volume / light amount adjustment screen is completed, and set the demo production start waiting timer again. The count of the start waiting timer may be started, or the count of the demo production start waiting timer may be temporarily interrupted while the menu screen, the effect execution frequency setting screen, and the volume / light amount adjustment screen are displayed.

Next, the player setting reset process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the player setting reset process of S610. This player setting reset process is performed after the player has changed the volume stage, the light amount stage, and the effect execution frequency mode, and the demo screen is displayed in the non-variable effect process (see FIG. 18) described above. This is a process executed to reset the volume stage, the light amount stage, and the effect execution frequency mode changed by the player to the initial settings when the reset condition is satisfied. The "when the reset condition is satisfied" is when the above-mentioned demo screen display waiting timer is timered up, and the game is not performed for a predetermined period (reset waiting period) after the variable display ends. Is when it continues. In this embodiment, a value corresponding to about 5 minutes is preset in the demo screen display waiting timer, and the predetermined period is a period during which it is determined that one player has finished the game and has left. It has become. The reset condition may be satisfied in other modes, for example, when the hold storage does not occur for a certain period or more, when the menu screen is not displayed and the demo screen is displayed for a certain period or more, the game The reset condition may be satisfied when the game does not progress for a certain period of time, such as when the medium is not fired for a certain period of time or more.

In this embodiment, three types of reset modes, "normal reset mode", "all reset mode", and "non-reset mode", are prepared by operating the reset mode selection switch 310 described above. As described above, since the reset mode selection switch 310 is accessible only to the employees of the game store, the player cannot operate the reset mode selection switch 310. In other words, the reset mode is changed only by the employees of the amusement store.

As shown in FIG. 24, the "normal reset mode" is a mode for resetting the effect execution frequency mode to the "normal frequency mode" (initial setting by the amusement shop). If the volume or light amount setting is lower than the initial volume or initial light amount (initial setting by the game store), the setting is based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 (first volume stage or first light amount stage), and the game is played. It resets to the initial volume or initial light amount that is the initial setting by the store, and if the volume or light amount setting is higher than the initial volume or initial light amount (initial setting by the game store), it does not reset to the initial volume or initial light amount (player's) This is the mode for (maintaining the settings).

In this embodiment, when the volume or light amount setting is "lower" than the initial volume or initial light amount, it is reset to the initial volume or initial light amount, but the volume or light amount setting is the initial volume or initial amount. If the amount of light is "less than or equal to", the initial volume or the amount of light may be reset. Further, in this embodiment, when the volume or light amount setting is the initial volume or the initial light amount "or more", it is not reset to the initial volume or the initial light amount, but the volume or light amount setting is the initial volume or the initial amount. If the light intensity is "higher", it may not be reset to the initial volume or the initial light intensity. That is, the determination of whether or not it is "low" in this embodiment may be the determination of whether or not it is "less than or equal to" or "less than". Further, the determination of whether or not it is "greater than or equal to" in this embodiment may be the determination of whether or not it is "high" or "higher".

In addition, "all reset mode" resets the effect execution frequency mode to "normal frequency mode" (initial setting) (initial setting by the amusement shop), and also resets the volume or light amount setting to the initial volume or initial light amount. This is the mode for (default setting by the game store).

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

In this way, the game store can set each reset mode. For example, when it is set to "all reset mode", when one player plays a game and then another player plays a game, the setting change made by the previous one player is inherited. You can start the game with the default settings. In addition, when the "non-reset mode" is set, even if one player stops playing for a long time and moves to the demo screen, the setting change made by the player may be reset. It disappears. In addition, when the "normal reset mode" is set, the effect execution frequency mode is always reset, but the volume or light amount setting may or may not be reset depending on the setting contents. is there. In this embodiment, when the volume or light amount setting is lower than the initial setting by the game store, the volume or light amount setting set to the lower state can be returned to the state desired by the game store. Further, when the volume or light amount setting is equal to or higher than the initial setting by the game store, the volume or light amount setting can be maintained in the state desired by the game store or higher.

In the player setting reset process of FIG. 19, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current game state is a probabilistic state (S621). Whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state is determined by whether or not the probabilistic flag (the flag that is particularly turned on in the probabilistic state) is in the on state. Here, if the game state is a probable change state, the player setting reset process is terminated. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the probability change state, the process proceeds to S622.

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

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

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

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

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

In S629, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current light amount step is the initial light amount. Here, when the current light amount step is the initial light amount, the player setting reset process is terminated. On the other hand, if the current light intensity stage is not the initial light intensity, the current light intensity stage is changed to the initial light intensity (reset to the initial setting by the game store) (S630), and then the player setting reset process is terminated.

Further, in S631 which proceeds to the case where the all reset mode is not set in S626 described above, that is, the case where the normal reset mode is set, the effect control CPU 120 has a stage where the current volume stage is lower than the initial volume. Determine if it exists. If the current volume stage is not lower than the initial volume, that is, if the current volume stage is equal to or higher than the initial volume, the volume stage is maintained and the process proceeds to 633 described later. On the other hand, if the current volume stage is lower than the initial volume, the current volume stage is changed to the initial volume (reset to the initial setting by the game store) (S632), and then the process proceeds to S633.

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

In this embodiment, in the player setting reset process, when the game state is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the setting of the volume or the like is not reset, and when the game state is in the probabilistic change state or the time saving state, the volume or the like is reset. It prevents the game from being lost. In addition, when the game state is another control state, for example, a state such as a big hit, the setting such as the volume may not be reset.

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

In this embodiment, when the reset condition is satisfied in the player setting reset process in the "normal reset mode", the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is always reset, but the volume stage or the light amount stage Is reset under the specified conditions (when it is lower than the initial setting), and is not reset in other cases (when it is higher than the initial setting). In this way, in the player setting reset process, the setting that is always reset is the content of the advance notice effect (the execution rate of the effect, the type of the effect, the characters that appear, etc.) as in the effect execution frequency mode (first setting item). It is a setting related to (story, etc.). The setting related to the content of the production such as the advance notice production inherits the setting change made by the previous 1 player when the next other player plays the game after the 1 player has performed the game. Then, the next other player may be confused, or the content of the production may be different from the usual one, so that the game may proceed in a disadvantageous state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the settings related to the content of the effect such as the advance notice effect are always reset. The "first setting item" that is always reset may be something other than the effect execution frequency mode, and the player changes the effect content of the advance notice effect, for example, the character appearing in the advance notice effect. It may be something to do. Further, regarding the volume step or the light amount step (second setting item) that is reset according to a predetermined condition, the devices mounted on the game machine such as the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R and the amount of emitted light such as the game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED. It is a setting related to the output amount of the player (setting related to the visual, auditory, and tactile sensations of the player), and is not related to the content of the production such as the advance notice production. The "second setting item" that is reset under a predetermined condition may be something other than the volume stage or the light amount stage, for example, changing the brightness of the display screen of the effect display device 5. You may. That is, the "first setting item" is a setting that is not related to the output amount of the devices mounted on the game machine, and is a setting related to the content of the effect such as the advance notice effect. Further, the "second setting item" is a setting that is not related to the content of the effect such as the advance notice effect, and is a setting related to the output amount of the devices mounted on the game machine.

In this embodiment, when the reset condition is satisfied in the player setting reset process, the setting of the effect execution frequency mode is always reset, but the volume stage or the light amount stage is in the case of a predetermined condition (initial). It is designed to reset to (when it is lower than the setting) and not to reset in other cases, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the reset condition is satisfied in the player setting reset process. , The volume stage or the light amount stage is always reset, but the setting of the effect execution frequency mode may be reset under the specified conditions and not reset in other cases, or the effect execution frequency mode may be set. The settings may not be reset at all.

Next, the volume change process of FIG. 20 will be described. In the volume change process in this embodiment, the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is not being displayed on the effect display device 5, that is, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed and is non-variable. The sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R even if the volume / light amount adjustment screen is not displayed by the player pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 during the non-existence state, the variable display execution, and the jackpot game. This is a process for changing the volume of. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 26 is being displayed on the effect display device 5 (S831). If the volume / light amount adjustment screen is being displayed, the volume change process is terminated, and if the volume / light amount adjustment screen is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S832.

In S832, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting. If the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the process proceeds to S855, and if the confirmation sound output timer is not counting, the process proceeds to S833.

In S833, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 are operated. If there is an operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, the process proceeds to S833a, and if there is no operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, the volume change process ends.

In S833a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is any of "1" to "3" indicating that the variable display is being executed. If the value of the effect process flag is "1" to "3", the process proceeds to S833b, and if the value of the effect process flag is other than "1" to "3", the process proceeds to S834.

In S833b, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in S530, for example, and whether the variable display being executed is during the execution period of the reach effect. Determine if not. If the variable display being executed is during the execution period of the reach effect, the volume change process is terminated, and if the variable display being executed is not during the execution period of the reach effect, the process proceeds to S834.

In S834, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 is the operation of the volume adjustment button for raising the volume. When the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 is the operation of the volume adjustment button for raising the volume (for example, when the volume adjustment button 41 arranged on the right side as shown in FIG. 1 is operated), S835 When the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 is not the operation of the volume adjustment button for increasing the volume, that is, the operation of the volume adjustment button for decreasing the volume (for example, on the left side as shown in FIG. 1). (When the arranged volume control button 42 is operated) proceeds to S850.

In S835, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the maximum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the maximum volume. Here, if the volume has not been changed to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S837. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume, the process proceeds to S835a.

In S835a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “0” indicating the variable display start waiting process. When the value of the effect process flag is "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume stage and the currently highlighted maximum volume volume stage, that is, By setting to output the confirmation sound at the maximum volume corresponding to the state of the setting changeover switch 300, the output of the confirmation sound is started (S840), and the timer count of the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is started (S839). The volume change operation process ends. If the value of the effect process flag is other than "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, the volume change operation process is terminated.

Further, in S850, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the currently set volume has been set to the minimum volume by the operation before this time and has already been changed to the minimum volume. Here, if the volume has not been changed to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S837. On the other hand, if the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume, the process proceeds to S850a.

In S850a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “0” indicating the variable display start waiting process. When the value of the effect process flag is "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, the confirmation sound corresponding to the currently set first volume stage and the currently highlighted minimum volume volume stage, that is, By setting to output the confirmation sound at the minimum volume corresponding to the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300, the output of the confirmation sound is started (S851), and the timer count of the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is started (S839). , Ends the volume change operation process. If the value of the effect process flag is other than "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, the volume change operation process is terminated.

In S837, the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume based on the first volume stage (initial display) based on the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighted volume stage after the change, that is, the setting changeover switch 300. Volume data indicating the volume corresponding to the setting state and the highlighting volume stage is updated and stored as the volume of the second volume stage in the volume setting value storage buffer formed in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (S837).

That is, when the highlighted volume stage is changed, the volume data indicated by the emphasized volume stage after the change is updated and stored in the volume setting value storage buffer as the volume of the second volume stage. Specifically, as described above, when the first volume stage (initial display) is "8" or less, for example, "2" (the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "0"), the highlight volume is displayed. When the stage is changed from "2" or "4" to "3", the volume data is set to "3" as the volume of the second volume stage. On the other hand, when the first volume stage (initial display) is "10" or more, for example, "11" (the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is "6"), the highlighting volume stage is "13". When changed from "" to "14", the volume data is set to "22" as the volume of the second volume stage. When such a setting is made, the effect or the like is executed at the set volume thereafter.

After S837, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “0” indicating the variable display start waiting process (S837a). When the value of the effect process flag is "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the new volume confirmation sound after the change, that is, the setting state of the setting changeover switch 300 and the highlighting volume. By setting to output the confirmation sound of the volume corresponding to the above, the output of the confirmation sound is started (S838), the timer count of the timer during the output of the confirmation sound is started (S839), and the volume change operation process is completed. To do. If the value of the effect process flag is other than "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, the volume change operation process is terminated.

As described above, when the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed by pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 in the volume change processing of this embodiment, the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed. Unlike the case where the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed by tilting the stick controller 30 (when the volume change operation process is executed), the variable display is being executed and the variable display is not being executed. The highlighting of the changed volume as shown in FIG. 26 is not executed regardless of the big hit game, and only the confirmation sound is output at the changed volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed by pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed. It is also possible to notify which volume has been changed by a display (change result notification display) on the effect display device 5.

Further, when the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed by pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 when the variable display is not executed, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed. While the change result notification display is displayed in the center of the effect display device 5 so that the player can easily understand this, the speakers 8L and 8R are operated by pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 during the execution of the variable display. When the volume of the sound output from the speaker is changed, the change result notification display is displayed at the end (for example, the upper right end) of the effect display device 5, or is displayed smaller than when the variable display is not executed. Therefore, the effect being executed (for example, variable display, hold storage display, advance notice effect) may not be hindered by the change result notification display.

Further, in this embodiment, an embodiment in which the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R cannot be changed by pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 while the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by pressing the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 even when the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 5. The volume of the sound may be changeable.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode in which the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R cannot be changed during the reach period during the variable display is illustrated, but the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R even during the reach period. The volume of the sound may be changeable.

The confirmation sound that starts output in S838, S840, and S851 of the volume change processing of this embodiment is the confirmation sound that starts output in S804, S807, and S810 of the volume change operation processing, and the melody, rhythm, and sound. Although the pitch (tone) is common, the present invention is not limited to this, and the confirmation sound that starts output at S838, S840, and S851 of the volume change process and S804 and S807 of the volume change operation process. As long as at least one element of the melody, rhythm, and tone is common to the confirmation sound that starts output in S810, the other elements may be different. That is, the "common specific sound (confirmation sound)" in the present embodiment means that at least one element of the melody, rhythm, and tone that constitutes the confirmation sound is common.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting in the volume change process (S832), and if the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the processes S833 to S839 are not executed. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and by not executing the process of S832, S833 to S839 regardless of whether or not the timer during confirmation sound output is counting. It may be possible to execute the processing of.

Next, the volume adjustment mode in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 27. First, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the player operates the push button 31B as a menu calling operation when the variable display is not executed when the variable display is not executed, the effect display device 5 displays the menu screen shown in FIG. 21. Is displayed.

Then, while the menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 5, the player performs a selection operation using the stick controller 30 and a determination operation using the push button 31B, so that the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" can be selected. When the selection decision is made, the display of the effect display device 5 is switched from the menu screen to the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 27 (B) and 27 (C), the player operates the stick controller 30 within the change operation acceptance period after the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 5. When the volume setting change operation is performed, the volume setting is changed to the volume corresponding to the setting change operation. Further, a confirmation sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the set volume after the change.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the player accepts the volume change operation during the output of the non-variable BGM, the volume is set at the volume set by accepting the volume change operation. Since the confirmation sound and the non-variable BGM are output, the player can easily grasp the changed volume.

Further, even when the player accepts the volume change operation after the output of the non-variable BGM is completed, the non-variable BGM is output at the changed volume, so that the player can change the changed volume. It can be easily grasped.

In addition, the confirmation sound is different from the non-variable BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the BGM (changing BGM) output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and other sound effects. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying a sound other than the confirmation sound as the confirmation sound.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is at a stage where the current volume or light amount is lower than the initial volume or initial light amount in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. 19, the volume or light amount is set to the initial volume or initial amount. While changing to the light amount, the effect control CPU 120 maintains the volume or light amount when the current volume or light amount is equal to or higher than the initial volume or the initial light amount in S631 or S633 of the player setting reset process shown in FIG. As a result, when a stage lower than the initial setting is set, the initial setting is changed, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being deteriorated due to an unnecessary change to the initial setting.

In addition, when the player accepts the volume change operation when the variable display is not executed and the volume is changed, a confirmation sound is output, while the volume change operation is accepted from the player while the variable display is being executed. By not outputting the confirmation sound to, it is possible to prevent the game from being deteriorated due to the confirmation sound being output during the variable display.

In addition, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated by outputting a confirmation sound during the reach period.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above embodiment, the demo screen display is displayed when the state in which the game is not performed continues for a predetermined period (reset waiting period) after the variable display ends, but the variable display is displayed. The display result effect, which is the effect immediately after the fluctuation is stopped, may be performed for a predetermined period after the end of. Further, the procedure for displaying the adjustment screen on which the volume can be adjusted is not limited to the above embodiment, and other modes may be used. For example, each screen may be switched according to the flow shown in the modified example of FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) elapses after the variable display of the decorative symbols is stopped, the display result effect in which each decorative symbol sways is started as shown in FIG. 28 (B). To. The predetermined time (t1) is about 0.5 seconds. Then, when the first waiting period (t2) elapses, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), a volume adjustment guide display and an effect that inform the player that the volume adjustment operation can be performed are performed at the lower right of the display screen. An effect execution frequency setting guidance display is displayed to inform the player that the execution frequency setting operation can be performed. In this embodiment, even after the first waiting period (t2) has elapsed, the display result effect in which each decorative symbol sways is continued, and at the same time, the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are displayed, the execution of the display result effect may be completed, which is normal. The stop state of the decorative symbol, the volume adjustment guidance display, and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display may be performed. The first waiting period (t2) is about 15 seconds.

If the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display (FIG. 28 (C)) are suddenly displayed from the state in which the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 28 (A)), the player There is a risk of misidentifying that the variable display is continuing. For example, when a variable display effect such as "pseudo-ream" is being executed and there is an operation notice effect that prompts some operation due to a temporary stop, the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display (FIG. 28 (C)). )) May be mistaken for an operation notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display (FIG. 28) are performed from the state in which the variable display of the decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 28 (A)) until the first waiting period (t2) elapses. (C)) is not performed.

The display result effect (effect performed after the fluctuation is stopped) does not have to be in a mode in which the decorative pattern sways, and may be, for example, a display of a specific background image or the like. Further, the display mode of the display result effect screen is not limited to the same one, and other display modes may be provided. For example, a plurality of display result effect screens corresponding to a time saving state or a high base state are provided. You can do it. The display result effect screen shown in FIG. 28B and the start screens of the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display shown in FIG. 28C may have different backgrounds. The start screen of the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display shown in FIG. 28C may be at least a screen on which the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 28C, if the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are being displayed, a confirmation sound is output and the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen (FIG. FIG. 28 (F)). Although not shown, when the player presses a button, the screen switches to the effect execution frequency setting screen, and the effect execution frequency can be set. Further, when a predetermined time (t3) elapses without the volume adjustment operation and the effect execution frequency setting operation during the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guide display, the demo screen is started (FIG. 28). See (D)). The predetermined time (t3) is about 20 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 28 (F), when the player performs a "return" operation (button operation) while the volume adjustment screen (or the effect execution frequency setting screen) is being displayed, the display result effect only screen ( It switches to FIG. 28 (B)). Further, even if a predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation while the volume adjustment screen (or the effect execution frequency setting screen) is being displayed, the screen is switched to the display result effect only screen (FIG. 28 (B)). .. The predetermined time (t5) is about 30 seconds. Then, when the second waiting period (t2') elapses after switching to the screen (FIG. 28 (B)) containing only the display result effect, the volume is adjusted at the lower right of the display screen as shown in FIG. 28 (C). A guidance display is displayed. The second waiting period (t2') is about 7 seconds.

In this way, after the lapse of the second waiting period (t2'), which is shorter than the first waiting period (t2) described above, the volume adjustment guidance display is displayed, so that the player can again display the volume adjustment screen (t2'). When it is desired to return to FIG. 28 (F) (or the effect execution frequency setting screen), the game that the volume adjustment operation (or button operation) is effective by the volume adjustment guidance display (or the effect execution frequency setting guidance display). Can be quickly recognized by a person. Further, after the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)) (or the effect execution frequency setting screen) is finished, it is assumed that the player can recognize that the variable display has already stopped. Even if the volume adjustment guidance display (or the effect execution frequency setting guidance display) is displayed after the lapse of the second waiting period (t2'), which is shorter than the first waiting period (t2), it is immediately after the variable display is stopped. Since it is not misunderstood and the fact that the variable display has ended is not explicitly expressed, there is no risk of the player becoming unpleasant.

In the modified example, when the player performs a "return" operation (button operation) while the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)) is being displayed, or when there is no operation for a predetermined time (t5). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the screen is switched to the screen for displaying the display result only (FIG. 28 (B)). The screen may be switched to the volume adjustment guidance display screen (FIG. 28 (C)) immediately after the display of the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)) is completed without going through B)). That is, the time corresponding to the second waiting period (t2') of this embodiment may be 0 seconds. By doing so, even when the display of the volume adjustment screen ends, the volume adjustment guidance display is displayed, so that the player can be made aware that the volume adjustment screen can be displayed again.

Further, when the player performs a "return" operation (button operation) while the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)) is being displayed, or when a predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation. You may also return to the variable display stop screen (see FIG. 28 (A)). Then, after the second waiting period (t2') has elapsed, the volume adjustment guidance display (FIG. 28 (C)) may be displayed.

As described above, the volume can be adjusted by performing the volume adjustment operation in which the player tilts the stick controller 30 while the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)) is displayed. Then, each time this volume adjustment operation is performed, the set volume level is highlighted and a confirmation sound is output at the set volume, so that the player can appropriately set the volume by the highlight display and the confirmation sound. You can recognize that it was done.

As shown in FIG. 28 (D), when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the demo screen is being displayed, a confirmation sound is output and the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen (see FIG. 28 (F)). When the button is pressed, the screen switches to the effect execution frequency setting screen. In addition, if a predetermined time (t4) elapses while the demo screen is being displayed without any operation, the demo screen is terminated, the volume adjustment guidance display displayed on the demo screen is also terminated, and the screen is switched to the company name screen (Fig.). 28 (E)). Then, when a predetermined time (t6) elapses without any operation after the display of the company name screen is started, the demo screen is switched again, and the company name screen and the demo screen are switched alternately. There is. The predetermined time (t4) is about 30 seconds. The predetermined time (t6) is about 5 seconds.

In this modified example, the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display are performed while the demo screen is displayed, but the volume adjustment guidance display and the production execution frequency setting guidance display are displayed while the company name screen is displayed. Is terminated (erased), so that the visibility of the company name screen is not hindered by the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the company name screen that the manufacturer wants to give priority to the player from becoming difficult to see due to the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display.

In this modified example, the demo screen (FIG. 28 (D)) is displayed, and when a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation, the screen is switched to the company name screen (FIG. 28 (E)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation during the display of the demo screen (FIG. 28 (D)), a screen (display result effect only) ( The screen may be switched to FIG. 28 (B)) or the volume adjustment guidance display screen (FIG. 28 (C)). Further, when a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation while the demo screen (FIG. 28 (D)) is displayed, the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to the power saving mode in which the power consumption is suppressed. You may switch to the power saving screen indicating that it is the power saving mode.

While the demo screen (FIG. 28 (D)) is being displayed, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the volume adjustment guidance display and the effect execution frequency setting guidance display screen (FIG. 28 (C)) are momentarily displayed. After being displayed, the screen may be switched to the variable display screen. Further, the screen for producing the display result (FIG. 28 (B)) may be displayed for a moment, and then the screen may be switched to the variable display screen.

The display mode of the volume adjustment guidance display screen (FIG. 28 (C)) is not limited to the same display mode, and other display modes may be used. For example, a plurality of display modes corresponding to a time saving state or a high base state. A screen for volume adjustment guidance display and effect execution frequency setting guidance display may be provided.

Further, in this modified example, when the demo screen (FIG. 28 (D)) is switched to the screen for volume adjustment guidance display and effect execution frequency setting guidance display (FIG. 28 (C)), the display result in which each decorative symbol sways. At the same time as the production, the volume adjustment guidance display and the production execution frequency setting guidance display are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume adjustment is performed from the demo screen (FIG. 28 (D)). Guidance display and effect execution frequency setting Guidance display screen (when the screen is switched to FIG. 28 (C), the normal decorative symbol stop state and volume adjustment guidance display and effect execution frequency setting guidance are performed without executing the display result effect. It may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 28 (E), when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is being displayed, a confirmation sound is output. Then, during the display of the company name screen, even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation, the screen does not immediately switch to the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)), and the predetermined time (t6) after the display of the company name screen is started. ) Elapses, the screen switches to the volume adjustment screen (see FIG. 28 (F)). Therefore, even if the player performs the volume adjustment operation before the display of the company name screen is finished, the company name screen is not invisible in the middle due to switching to the volume adjustment screen, and the predetermined time (t6) The display is continued over the period.

In this embodiment, even if the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is being displayed, the volume adjustment screen (FIG. 28 (F)) is not immediately switched to, so that a predetermined predetermined time (t6) has elapsed. The visibility of the company name screen is not hindered by the volume adjustment screen, that is, the end before the operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the company name screen that the manufacturer wants to give priority to the player from becoming difficult to see due to the volume adjustment guidance display. In addition, when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is displayed, a confirmation sound is output even before the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen, so that the player can recognize that the volume has been adjusted. it can.

In the present embodiment, a confirmation sound is output when the player performs a volume adjustment operation while the company name screen is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and confirmation sound is output. Instead of outputting the sound, a predetermined LED provided in the game machine may be turned on, and the notification means for notifying the player that the operation has been accepted without changing the screen display. If there is, any aspect may be used.

Next, the flow of each screen of another modified example will be described with reference to FIG. 29. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), when a predetermined time (t1) elapses after the variable display of the decorative symbols is stopped, the display result effect in which each decorative symbol sways is started as shown in FIG. 29 (B). To. Then, when the first waiting period (t2) elapses, the menu guidance display is displayed at the lower right of the display screen as shown in FIG. 29 (C).

As shown in FIG. 29 (C), when the player operates a button while the menu guidance display is displayed, the screen is switched to the menu screen (see FIG. 29 (D)). Further, if a predetermined time (t3) elapses without any operation while the menu guidance display is being displayed, the menu guidance display is terminated and the demo screen is started (see FIG. 29 (E)). In the above-mentioned modified example, the volume adjustment guidance display is displayed even while the demo screen is displayed, but in this modified example, the menu guidance display is deleted while the demo screen is displayed. ing.

As shown in FIG. 29 (D), when the player operates a button while the menu screen is being displayed, the screen is switched to the screen for displaying the display result only (FIG. 29 (B)). Further, even if a predetermined time (t5) elapses without any operation while the menu screen is being displayed, the screen is switched to the screen (FIG. 29 (B)) for displaying the display result only. Then, when the second waiting period (t2') elapses after switching to the screen (FIG. 29 (B)) containing only the display result effect, the menu guide is displayed at the lower right of the display screen as shown in FIG. 29 (C). The display is displayed.

While the menu screen (FIG. 29 (D)) is being displayed, the player operates (touch panel) any of the selection items of "volume adjustment", "light intensity adjustment", and "effect execution frequency". By selecting by (touch operation using), the screen corresponding to the selected item is switched. Then, when a predetermined time (t6) elapses without any operation while the screen corresponding to the selected item is displayed, the demo screen is started (see FIG. 29 (E)). If the player is performing an operation while the screen corresponding to the selected item is being displayed, the demo screen is not displayed, and the screen is specified without any operation from the time of the last operation. When the time (t6) elapses, the demo screen starts (see FIG. 29 (E)). Further, when there is a "back" button operation on the screen corresponding to the selected item, the screen is switched to the top page (FIG. 29 (D)) of the menu screen. Further, in this modification, in the screen corresponding to each selection item, it is not possible to switch from the screen corresponding to one selection item to the screen corresponding to another selection item, and once the top page of the menu screen (FIG. 29 (FIG. 29) After returning to D)), the screen is switched to the screen corresponding to other selection items.

In this modified example, even if the process corresponding to any of the selected items of "volume adjustment", "light amount adjustment", and "effect execution frequency" is being executed, the predetermined time (t6). ) Has elapsed, but the demo screen is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the selection items of "volume adjustment", "light amount adjustment", and "effect execution frequency" is selected. A different predetermined time (t6) may be set so that the time at which the demo screen is started differs depending on the processing being executed.

In this modification, each selection item of "volume adjustment", "light amount adjustment", and "effect execution frequency" is displayed while the menu screen is displayed, but the present invention is limited to this. Other selection items may be provided as selection items displayed while the menu screen is displayed. For example, a "game history" that outputs a player's game history as a two-dimensional barcode or the like may be provided. Selection items such as "output" may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 29 (E), when the player operates a button while the demo screen is being displayed, the screen is switched to the menu screen (see FIG. 29 (D)). That is, the player's operation is accepted even while the demo screen is being displayed. Further, when a predetermined time (t4) elapses without any operation while the demo screen is being displayed, the screen is switched to the menu guidance display screen (see FIG. 29 (C)). Then, when a predetermined time (t3) elapses without any operation on the menu guidance display screen, the demo screen is switched again, and the menu guidance display screen and the demo screen are switched alternately. There is.

Further, in the above embodiment, the speakers 8L and 8R are used only when the player accepts the volume change operation when the effect is non-variable (when the value of the effect process flag is “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process). An example of a mode in which the confirmation sound is output and the confirmation sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the player accepts the operation of changing the volume during the variable display or the big hit game has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and when the player accepts the operation of changing the volume during the big hit game, the confirmation sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the confirmation sound (specific sound) is output during the output of the non-variable BGM which is an example of the background sound, the output of the non-variable BGM is continued and the non-variable BGM is not changed depending on the volume after the change by the change operation. Although the form in which the BGM is output is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the confirmation sound (specific sound) is output as a modified example, the output volume of the non-variable BGM is lowered ( (Including the case where it is set to 0) may be set. The timing for lowering the output volume of these non-variable BGMs may be the same as when the confirmation sound (specific sound) is output. For example, the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time may be output. ) Is output, that is, the timing when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed, that is, the timing before the confirmation sound (specific sound) is output, so that there is no fluctuation during output. The BGM may be able to prevent the confirmation sound (specific sound) from becoming difficult to hear.

Further, in the above embodiment, the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time is output only at the timing when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is newly displayed, that is, the volume / light amount adjustment. While the screen is being displayed, a form in which the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time is not output is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the volume / light amount adjustment screen. If a new change operation is accepted when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds, etc.) has elapsed from the acceptance of the last operation while the above is displayed, the volume before the change is not changed. A confirmation sound based on the volume may be output, and if a change operation is accepted before a predetermined time elapses after the operation, a confirmation sound based on the changed volume may be output. That is, in this modified example, the operation at which the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time is output corresponds to the first operation of the present invention, and a predetermined time is from the operation. The next operation performed until the elapse corresponds to the second operation of the present invention. By doing so, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the player forgets that the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed and accidentally operates the stick controller 30, resulting in an unintended volume. You can prevent the changes from being executed. In this case, the first operation and the second operation are the same operations, which are the tendency operations of the stick controller 30, so that the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at the time is set. Since it is not necessary for the player to remember a special operation for outputting the sound, it is possible to prevent the operation from becoming complicated. Further, in this case, when the predetermined time elapses, the volume of the non-variable BGM is restored, and when the first operation is performed thereafter, the volume of the non-variable BGM is lowered. Just do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the menu screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the effect display device 5, there is a determination operation for selecting and determining the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" by the player. Alternatively, when there is a volume change operation by the player, a mode in which a confirmation sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume set at that time is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the confirmation sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the fact that the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, when the confirmation sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the power being turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, the confirmation sound is confirmed from the speakers 8L and 8R by the initial volume according to the setting of the setting changeover switch 300. Sound may be output.

Further, in the above embodiment, the tone tone is common to the case where the player changes the volume while the variable display is being executed and the case where the player changes the volume while the variable display is not being executed. The form in which the confirmation sound of the above is output from the speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the player changes the volume during the execution of the variable display. The tone of the confirmation sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different depending on whether the volume is changed by the player while the variable display is not being executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, a confirmation sound is produced depending on whether the player has changed the volume while the variable display is being executed or the player is changing the volume while the variable display is not being executed. Although the form of outputting from the speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a confirmation sound is emitted when the player changes the volume during the execution of the variable display. While outputting from the speakers 8L and 8R, if the player changes the volume while the variable display is not being executed, the confirmation sound may not be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or the variable display may be output. If the player changes the volume during the execution of, the confirmation sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the volume is changed by the player while the variable display is not executed. The confirmation sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above embodiment, there is a case where the player selects and determines the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" while the menu screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the effect display device 5. When the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 26 is displayed on the effect display device 5 and the player performs a volume change operation, the volume confirmation sound after the change operation is performed from the speakers 8L and 8R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the confirmation sound is "volume" by the player while the menu screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the effect display device 5. There is a decision operation to select and decide the selection item of "light amount adjustment", and a volume change operation by the player while the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 26 is displayed on the effect display device 5. In this case, or only one of them may output the confirmation sound of the volume after the change operation from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the fluctuating BGM, the non-variable BGM, and the confirmation sound are output from the same speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. A speaker different from these speakers 8L and 8R may be provided in 1 to output the confirmation sound from the speaker, while the changing BGM and the non-variable BGM may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, but a gaming device such as a card unit or a ringing lamp device provided corresponding to each gaming machine can output sound. The present invention may be applied to the gaming device when the sound output unit is provided and the volume of the sound output unit can be changed by accepting the operation of the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed by operating the stick controller 30, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. As shown in FIG. 30 as a modified example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed and is non-variable, the effect display device 5 is currently set as a display related to the volume setting in the present invention. The current volume may be displayed to make it easier for the player to grasp the currently set volume. It should be noted that the display of the currently set volume ends on the condition that the variable display is started due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, so that the display of the decorative pattern is variable according to the display of the currently set volume. It may be possible to prevent the notice effect from being difficult for the player to see. The "display related to volume setting" in the present invention is a concept including whether or not the volume can be changed in addition to the currently set volume. Further, in the present modification, a mode in which the display of the currently set volume is terminated on the condition that the variable display is started is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The set volume display may be displayed on the effect display device 5 regardless of whether or not the variable display is executed. Further, the currently set volume display may be displayed at different locations on the effect display device 5 during the non-execution of the variable display, the execution of the variable display, and the jackpot game, or the non-execution of the variable display. At the time of execution, at the time of executing the variable display, the effect display device 5 may be displayed with different sizes during the big hit game, or at the time of non-execution of these variable displays, at the time of executing the variable display, and at different display modes during the big hit game. May be displayed on the effect display device 5.

Further, in the present modification, a mode in which the display of the currently set volume is terminated on the condition that the variable display is started due to the occurrence of the start winning prize is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The display of the currently set volume may be terminated on condition that the player performs an operation related to the game. That is, the "when the game is started" in the present invention includes not only when the variable display is started as in the modified example of the present invention, but also when the driving of the game ball is started by operating the handle of the player. It is a concept, and the "game" includes a state in which the variable display is executed and a state in which the player is driven by operating the handle of the player. When the present invention is applied to a slot machine, "when the game is started" means that when the player inserts a medal, when a credit bet operation is performed, or when the bet operation is performed. It suffices to include the time when the start switch (start lever) is operated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R cannot be changed during the reach period during the variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is not limited to this. The volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may not be changed during a period other than the reach period (for example, when the symbol is confirmed in the variable display) or during the jackpot game. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 as a modified example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern, which is the period during which the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed, is not executed, the speaker is displayed on the effect display device 5. A display indicating that the volume of the sound output from the 8L and 8R can be changed (volume changeable display) is executed, and the period during which the player can change the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is grasped. You may make it easier. It should be noted that the volume changeable display ends on the condition that the variable display is started due to the occurrence of the start prize, so that the variable display of the decorative pattern and the advance notice effect can be visually recognized by the player by the volume changeable display. You may try to prevent it from becoming difficult. In the modified example shown in FIG. 31, a mode in which the volume changeable display is terminated on condition that the variable display is started is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume changeable display is not limited to this. Is different from the non-variable display mode in which the variable display is not executed, provided that the variable display is started (for example, the display mode is different from that in the non-variable display so as not to overlap with the variable display of the decorative symbol or the hold storage display). It may be displayed with a small volume changeable display), or it is notified that the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R can be changed by the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R or the light emission by the game effect LED 9. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed by operating the stick controller 30, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, the speaker 8L at the changed set volume, Although the form of outputting the confirmation sound from the 8R is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification, as shown in FIG. 32, the confirmation sound is confirmed from the speakers 8L and 8R at the changed set volume. When the sound is output, the effect display device 5 may be displayed to the effect that the volume has been changed (change result notification display shown in FIG. 32 (C)). As shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (C), when the volume is changed when the variable display is not executed and the volume is not changed, the effect display device 5 displays the change result notification display while displaying the change result notification display. As shown in FIGS. 32 (D) to 32 (F), when the volume is changed during the variable display, the change result notification display is hidden on the effect display device 5, and the decorative symbol is displayed by the change result notification display. It may be possible to prevent the variable display and the advance notice effect from becoming difficult for the player to see. In this modified example, when the confirmation sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the changed set volume, the change result notification display shown in FIG. 32 (C) is displayed on the effect display device 5 to indicate that the volume has been changed. Although the display mode has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact that the volume has been changed corresponds to the set volume after the change on the volume / light amount adjustment screen shown in FIG. 32 (B). The display of the volume stage may be blinked.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 32, a mode in which the change result notification display is hidden when the volume is changed during the variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification, as shown in FIG. 33, the change result notification display may be displayed even when the volume is changed during the variable display. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the reach (normal reach or super reach) of the variable display during execution, if the display period of the change result notification display does not overlap with the reach period, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), If the change result notification display is performed in the normal display mode and the display period of the change result notification display overlaps with the reach period, as shown in FIG. 33 (D), a mode different from the normal mode (for example). , The change result notification may be notified by a change result notification display smaller than the normal display mode, sound output of the speakers 8L and 8R, and light emission of the game effect LED9). Also, if the display period of the change result notification display overlaps with the reach period, even if the change result notification display is executed at a lower rate than when the display period of the change result notification display does not overlap with the reach period. Good.

Further, in the modification shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, as a change result notification, a mode in which the effect that the volume has been changed is displayed on the effect display device 5 (change result notification display) is illustrated. The change result notification is not limited, and may be light emission of the game effect LED 9 or the like as long as it can be executed separately from the output of the confirmation sound.

Further, in the modified example shown in FIG. 32, when the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed during the execution of the variable display, the change result notification display as the change result notification is not executed. The invention is not limited to this, and the change result is different from the non-variable time in which the variable display is not executed (for example, a change result notification display smaller than that in the non-variable state and the light emission of the game effect LED 9). Notification may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, by accepting the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be displayed without displaying the menu screen and the volume / light amount adjustment screen on the effect display device 5. Although the modifiable form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display is not executed and the variable display is not executed, the operation of the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B is accepted to produce the effect. The volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be changed without displaying the menu screen or the volume / light amount adjustment screen on the display device 5.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is terminated by the timer-up of the non-variable BGM output timer is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is until the display of the demo effect is started or until the variable display is newly started (the value of the effect process flag indicates the variable display start waiting process. It may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R repeatedly by looping (until it becomes other than 0 ").

Further, in the above embodiment, the non-variable BGM output timer is timer-up to terminate the output of the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification, when the non-variable BGM output timer is timered up, the volume after a predetermined period has elapsed (the volume after the non-variable BGM output timer is timered up; for example, the volume that can be changed by the player). Of these, the lowest volume "2") or a volume that is a predetermined step lower than the set volume (for example, when the volume is set to "10", "5" that is 5 steps lower than the "10". The output of the non-variable BGM may be executed from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume). Further, when the non-variable BGM output timer is timer-up, if the set volume is equal to or higher than the predetermined volume, the volume is lowered by a predetermined step to the volume after a predetermined period has elapsed or the set volume. While outputting the non-variable BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R, if the set volume is less than the predetermined volume, the output of the non-variable BGM may be terminated.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 is received during the execution of the variable display, the mode in which the confirmation sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. As a modification, when the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 is accepted during the execution of the variable display, the volume is a predetermined volume (the lowest volume that the player can change). The volume is changed to "10" by a predetermined step lower than the volume set by accepting the operation of "2") or the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 (for example, by operating the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42). In this case, the confirmation sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume of “5” which is five steps lower than the “10”).

Further, in the above embodiment, the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time is output only at the timing when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is newly displayed, that is, the volume / light amount adjustment. While the screen is being displayed, a form in which the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time is not output is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the volume / light amount adjustment screen. If a new change operation is accepted after a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the last operation was accepted during the display of, the volume is not changed before the change. If a confirmation sound based on the volume of is output and a change operation is accepted before a predetermined time elapses after the operation, the volume may be changed and a confirmation sound based on the changed volume may be output. .. That is, in this modified example, the operation at which the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at that time is output corresponds to the first operation of the present invention, and a predetermined time is from the operation. The next operation performed until the elapse corresponds to the second operation of the present invention. By doing so, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the player forgets that the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed and accidentally operates the stick controller 30, resulting in an unintended volume. You can prevent the changes from being executed. In this case, the first operation and the second operation are the same operations, which are the tendency operations of the stick controller 30, so that the confirmation sound (specific sound) set at the time is set. Since it is not necessary for the player to remember a special operation for outputting the sound, it is possible to prevent the operation from becoming complicated. Further, in this case, when the predetermined time elapses, the volume of the non-variable BGM is restored, and when the first operation is performed thereafter, the volume of the non-variable BGM is lowered. Just do it. In this modified example, when a new change operation is received after a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the reception of the last operation, the volume is confirmed by the volume before the change without changing the volume. An example of a mode in which a sound is output and a change operation is accepted before a predetermined time elapses after the operation, the volume is changed and a confirmation sound according to the changed volume is output is illustrated. Not limited to this, if a new first change operation is accepted regardless of the elapsed time since the last operation was accepted, the volume is confirmed by the volume before the change without changing the volume. When a sound is output and a second change operation is accepted before a predetermined time elapses after the operation, the volume may be changed and a confirmation sound based on the changed volume may be output. The first operation and the second operation in this modification may be the same operation means (for example, both the first operation and the second operation are the operations of the stick controller 30), or they are different. The operation of the operating means (for example, the first operation may be the operation of the stick controller 30, while the second operation may be the operation of the push button 31B).

Further, in the above embodiment, the volume can be changed both when the variable display is not performed and when the variable display is performed, and the adjusted volume is obtained by accepting the volume change operation. Although the form of outputting the confirmation sound (specific sound) from the speakers 8L and 8R is illustrated in the above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the confirmation sound (specific sound) is output to enhance the production. If there is a volume change operation during variable display, the confirmation sound (specific sound) is not output, or at a predetermined low volume that does not interfere with the production. By outputting it, it may be possible to prevent the production from being less interesting.

Further, as described above, when the volume setting can be changed during the variable display, the player may use the player during the execution of a production having a high expectation of a big hit such as super reach even during the variable display. It is possible to make it impossible to change the volume setting, and even during variable display, it is possible to change to a higher stage than the currently set volume stage during the execution of a production with high expectation of big hits such as super reach. On the other hand, it may be impossible to change the volume level below the currently set volume level. In addition, when performing an effect with a high expectation of a big hit such as super reach during variable display, the sound is produced from the speakers 8L and 8R at the maximum volume such as the volume stage "14" regardless of the set volume. By outputting You may.

Further, as described above, when the volume setting can be changed during the variable display, the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 by the operation of the player during the execution of the variable display. It may be possible to change the volume setting, but in this case, instead of always displaying the volume / light amount adjustment screen, a specific effect image (for example, a big hit expectation) is displayed on the effect display device 5 during variable display. While the effect image indicating that the degree is high or the effect image of the blackout effect in which the entire display screen of the effect display device 5 is displayed in black) is displayed, the effect display device 5 displays the volume / light amount adjustment screen. It suffices not to display.

In addition, as described above, when displaying the volume / light amount adjustment screen in the volume setting during variable display, the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed at the end of the variable display (when the symbol confirmation specification command is received). The display is temporarily hidden, and the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed again on the effect display device 5 when a new variable display is started (when a fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a display result designation command are received). Is also good.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which one volume / light amount adjustment screen capable of changing both the volume and light amount settings is displayed on the effect display device 5 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the volume adjustment screen and the light amount adjustment screen may be different screens. In this case, the screen displayed on the effect display device 5 may be switched by operating the player's stick controller 30 or the push button 31B.

Further, as described above, when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed in the volume setting during the variable display, the notice effect and the variable display of the decorative symbol executed during the variable display of the volume / light amount adjustment screen are displayed. By superimposing it on the display, the volume / light amount adjustment screen may be displayed with priority over the notice effect and the variable display of the decorative symbol executed during the variable display. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays an error detection image indicating that fraud has been detected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the error detection image is superimposed on the volume / light amount adjustment screen. Therefore, the error detection image may be displayed with priority over the volume / light amount adjustment screen.

Further, as described above, when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed in the volume setting during variable display, the display of the volume / light amount adjustment screen means that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display (display period). May be hidden depending on the passage of time. Further, if the player operates the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B before the predetermined time elapses, the display period of the volume / light amount adjustment screen may be extended.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the variable display is not executed (when the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process), the effect display device 5 can change the volume setting. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and a display indicating that the volume setting can be changed is displayed during the period when the volume setting can be changed. It may be displayed on the device 5. However, as described above, when the volume setting can be changed during the variable display, a display indicating that the volume setting can be changed is displayed even during the period when the volume setting can be changed. You should not do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a notice effect indicating a jackpot expectation level can be executed without operating the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B during variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the advance notice effect may include an operation of the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B. In addition, in the case of executing the advance notice effect accompanied by the operation of the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B, the volume setting can be changed by operating the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B during the variable display. In, based on the player performing the volume setting change operation during the variable display, the volume setting is changed for the execution ratio of the advance notice effect accompanied by the operation of the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B. By lowering the value (including setting it to 0) than when it is not present, it may be difficult to execute the advance notice effect accompanied by the operation of the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B during the volume setting change operation. On the contrary, prioritizing the advance notice effect accompanied by the operation of the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B, and prohibiting the change of the volume setting by operating the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B when performing the advance notice effect. You can do it.

Further, as described above, when the advance notice effect accompanied by the operation of the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B is executed, the player accepts the operation of changing the volume setting during the execution period of the advance notice effect accompanied by the operation. On the other hand, it is possible not to display the volume / light amount adjustment screen so that the changed volume setting can be confirmed.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the advance notice effect is executed regardless of the volume setting is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, the volume setting is changed during the variable display. When possible, a volume that prompts the change of the volume setting as a warning effect that suggests that the variable display being executed will be a big hit, or as a look-ahead notice effect that suggests that the variable display that has not been executed will be a big hit. The setting change promotion effect may be executed. When the volume setting change promotion effect is executed, the volume setting may be changed only during a specific period from the execution of the volume setting change promotion effect or the execution of the volume setting change promotion effect.

Further, as described above, when it is possible to change the volume setting during the variable display, a specific variable display in which the volume setting cannot be changed may be provided. In this case, for example, during the variable display with a high jackpot expectation, the player can pay attention to the variable display by making it easier to change the volume setting than the variable display with a low jackpot expectation.

Further, as described above, when the volume setting can be changed during the variable display, the changeable period in which the volume setting can be changed may be changed according to the special figure fluctuation time. In this case, for example, the changeable period in the variable display in which the special figure fluctuation time is long, that is, the jackpot expectation is high, can be changed in the variable display in which the special figure fluctuation time is short, that is, the jackpot expectation is low. It may be longer than the period.

Further, as described above, when the volume setting can be changed during the variable display, the volume setting is not changed by the player at the time when the operation is performed by the player, but by the player. Executed from the start of the variable display next to the variable display in which the operation was performed, when the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the process of waiting for the start of the variable display, when the display of the demo effect is started, etc. You may try to do it.

Further, as described above, when the volume setting can be changed during the variable display, the volume range in which the volume can be set during the variable display is set when the variable display is not performed. When the adjustment screen for setting the volume is different from the volume range (for example, the volume range is reduced during the variable display) or the adjustment screen for setting the volume is displayed during the variable display, the variable display is performed. A display mode different from the case of displaying when the display is not inside may be made (for example, the display mode may be smaller during the variable display than when the display is not in the variable display).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the volume setting can be changed at any time regardless of the elapsed period after the volume setting is changed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player's operation is not limited to this. After changing the volume setting by the above method, the change of the volume setting may be prohibited until a predetermined period (for example, a period until the output of the confirmation sound is completed) elapses.

Further, as described above, when it is possible to change the volume setting during the variable display and there are effects that can be executed in duplicate, these multiple effects are executed in duplicate. When the processing load on the effect control CPU 120 or the voice control board 13 is large, such as when the display is on, the change in the volume setting may be prohibited even during the variable display.

Further, it may be possible to change the volume setting not only during the variable display but also during the jackpot game state or during the period when the variable display ends and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In this case, the volume / light amount adjustment screen may not be displayed on the effect display device 5 so that the effect during the big hit and the stop symbol are not difficult to see.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 only performs initialization processing and sets the initial volume and the initial light amount according to the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 at the time of starting by turning on the power, and these initial volumes are set. The present invention exemplifies a form in which the initial volume and the initial light amount are not notified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the initial volume and the initial light amount are what the volume is. In the initialization process, a notification effect such as displaying a volume gauge or a light amount gauge on the effect display device 5 to indicate whether it is a stage or a light amount stage may be executed. It should be noted that the volume gauge and the light amount gauge displayed in these notification effects may be erased after a certain period of time has elapsed after the start-up or when the erasure condition such that the variable display is started first is satisfied. However, the effect display device 5 may be continuously displayed at a predetermined position without setting the erasing condition.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player can change the volume level of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the range of "2" to "14" by operating the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume level of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be changed to "0" by operating the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B. By changing the volume level of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R to "0" in this way, when cleaning or maintenance is performed at the game store where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, the pachinko game machine 1 Since the sound is not output from the speakers 8L and 8R, it is possible to prevent the communication between the employees and workers of the amusement shop from being blocked by the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. When the volume level of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed to "0", the employee or worker of the amusement store performs a specific operation on the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B. The volume level of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be changed to the volume set before changing to "0" or the initial volume according to the setting changeover switch 300. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an operation unit that can be operated by a player different from the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B, and the player operates the operation unit to output the sound volume from the speakers 8L and 8R. The stage can be changed to "0" and the volume stage of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is the initial volume according to the volume stage and the setting changeover switch 300 that were set before changing from "0" to the "0". It may be possible to change the volume level of. By providing such an operation unit in the pachinko game machine 1, for example, when a player interrupts a game in the pachinko game machine 1, the pachinko game machine 1 to BGM or the like in which the game is not performed by the operation of the operation unit. By preventing the sound of the above from being output, it is possible to prevent a player who is playing a game with a surrounding pachinko gaming machine from losing his or her interest.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which all the volume settings that can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed by the operation by the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting changeover switch is not limited to this. Like the 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an operation unit that cannot be operated by the player, and an employee of the game store or the like operates the operation unit to output the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. The player changes the volume setting of any of the confirmation sounds, the jackpot confirmation sound indicating that the variable display result is a jackpot, the BGM in the time saving state or the probability change state, and the BGM during the jackpot game. It may be possible to select whether it is possible, and by doing so, it is possible to construct the environment of the game store where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed according to the intentions of the employees of the game store and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode in which the volume of the BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R is also changed by the operation by the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of these BGMs are provided. If so, the volume setting non-fixed BGM output at the volume of the volume setting changed by the player and the volume output at the preset volume regardless of the volume setting changed by the player. A fixed setting BGM may be provided. In particular, by setting the BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R to the volume setting fixed BGM when executing a production with a high expectation of a big hit such as a super reach effect, the player and other games around the pachinko machine 1 can be played. It is possible to notify the person that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performing an effect with a high expectation of a big hit.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode in which the volume setting of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed by the operation by the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game in the upper plate is used. By providing a sensor that can detect the ball, the effect control CPU 120 prevents the game ball from being detected in the upper plate by the sensor, and the number of game balls detected in the upper plate by the sensor is a predetermined number of balls. By changing the volume setting to a volume higher than the currently set volume on the condition that the following conditions are met, there is no game ball in the upper plate for the player, or the game ball is in the upper plate. It may be possible to notify that the number of balls is low so that the game ball can be prevented from running out during the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the volume setting and the light amount setting can be changed has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a sound output mode (stereo output, monaural output, stereophonic (3D)). ) It may be possible to change the settings of sound, non-stereo (2D) sound, language (Japanese, English, Chinese, etc.) and sound quality (treble emphasis, bass emphasis). In particular, the employee of the amusement shop for the player. By changing the instruction to call a member and the instruction to remove the game ball from the upper plate and the lower plate to a language other than Japanese, even if the player does not fully understand Japanese, It is possible to convey these instructions to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. When stereo output or stereophonic (3D) sound is set and stereo sound or stereophonic (3D) sound is output, it is possible to transmit these instructions in an easy-to-understand manner. By lowering the volume of monaural sound and non-stereo (2D) sound output together with these stereo sound and stereophonic (3D) sound (including setting 0), the effect of stereo sound and stereophonic (3D) sound is produced. May be made to stand out.

Further, as the above-mentioned sound output mode, the output sound pressure of each frequency band of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be set and changed. In this way, when the output sound pressure of each frequency band of sound can be changed, the age of the player is specified by image recognition or the like, and the sound of each frequency band is specified according to the specified age. The pressure may be changed. For example, when the player is a young person in his teens to twenties, the sound pressure in the high-pitched sound band and the low-pitched sound frequency band among the sound frequency bands output from the speakers 8L and 8R is reduced. When the player is an elderly person in his 60s or older, the sound pressure in the high-pitched sound band and the low-pitched sound frequency band among the sound frequency bands output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be increased.

As described above, since the output sound pressure of each frequency band of the output sound can be changed, the frequency of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is allowed to be the frequency that can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. If the range is exceeded, the frequency of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be automatically changed to a frequency that can be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which all the volumes are changed when the volume setting change operation is performed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a pachinko gaming machine. Regarding special sounds such as error sounds indicating that fraud has been performed for 1, regardless of the changed volume setting, the preset volume for the special sound (for example, "14" which is the maximum volume) ), It may be possible to prevent the unauthorized notification to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being properly performed due to the change in the volume setting. By including a test sound for confirming the functions of the speakers 8L and 8R at the time of manufacturing the pachinko gaming machine 1 etc. in these special sounds, the speaker 8L, regardless of the changed volume setting, The function of 8R may be confirmed accurately.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a decision operation for selecting and deciding the selection item of "volume / light amount adjustment" is performed on the menu screen, the volume / light amount adjustment in which the volume level corresponding to the set volume at that time is highlighted is highlighted. Although the mode in which the screen is displayed only on the effect display device 5 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the above-mentioned determination operation is performed, it corresponds to the set volume at that time. The volume level to be played may be identifiablely displayed by an LED provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the game effect LED 9. In this case, the volume stage may be identifiable by making the number of LEDs to be lit, the brightness of the LEDs, and the color of the LEDs different according to the volume stage.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the volume level is already set to the maximum volume level, the volume level does not change even if the player further changes the volume level to the upper stage side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the player performs an operation of further changing the volume stage to the upper stage side while the volume stage is already set to the maximum volume stage. May change the volume setting to the minimum volume level.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the volume level is already set to the minimum volume level, the volume level does not change even if the player further changes the volume level to the lower level side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the player performs an operation of further changing the volume stage to the lower stage side while the volume stage is already set to the minimum volume volume stage. May change the volume setting to the maximum volume level.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which only one type of confirmation sound is output when the volume setting is changed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as these confirmation sounds , When multiple types of confirmation sounds with different sounds (for example, a normal confirmation sound that is normally output and a special confirmation sound that is different from the normal confirmation sound) are provided and the volume setting is changed during variable display, the relevant When the variable display result of the variable display is a big hit, a special confirmation sound may be output to suggest that the variable display result is a big hit.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the volume setting of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed, the confirmation sound of the common pitch (tone) is transmitted from the speakers 8L and 8R regardless of the changed volume setting. Although the output form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a confirmation sound having a different tone may be output according to the changed volume setting.

Further, in the above embodiment, a form in which the confirmation sound when the volume setting is changed is a chime sound is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these confirmation sounds are used as a specific character. It may be the voice of. In particular, if there are a plurality of characters appearing in the production and the player can select one character from the plurality of characters, the voice of the selected character is output as a confirmation sound. You can do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the volume level can be changed step by step by the player tilting the stick controller 30 while the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the player uses the stick controller 30 for a longer period than a predetermined period of time while the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 5. The volume stage may be changed in multiple stages at once by tilting the stick controller 30, or the player tilts the stick controller 30 in the front-rear direction to change the volume stage to the maximum volume level or the minimum volume level. You may be able to change it all at once.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the display of the volume stage is always displayed in the area 5HH is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the stick controller 30 is provided for a predetermined period. Even if the display of the volume stage displayed in the area 5HH can be moved to another display position by performing an operation according to a specific operation mode such as a tilting operation for a longer period of time. good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the volume setting is changed when a change operation for changing the volume level is performed on the volume / light amount adjustment screen is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. , These volume settings may not be changed sequentially according to the change of the volume level, but may be performed only when the operation of ending the display of the volume / light amount adjustment screen or the predetermined determination operation is accepted. In some cases, when the variable display is started while the volume / light amount adjustment screen is being displayed, the variable display is performed even if the operation for ending the display of the volume / light amount adjustment screen or the predetermined determination operation is not accepted. The volume setting may be changed to the volume of the volume level selected at the time of starting.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which only the speakers 8L and 8R are provided is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the amplitude in addition to these speakers 8L and 8R. A woofer, which is a speaker that outputs a large bass sound, may be provided. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the woofer in this way, it may be possible to select whether or not to output low-pitched sound from the woofer by the operation of an employee of the game store or a player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the volume of all output sounds is adjusted according to the volume setting is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the output sound. Of these, sounds with a volume lower than the set volume set by the player are output by not changing the volume, and sounds louder than the set volume set by the player are reduced to the set volume. By adjusting only the sound that is louder than the set volume set by the player to the set volume set by the player, it is difficult to hear the low volume sound due to the change of the volume setting by the player. On the contrary, it may be possible to prevent a loud sound from being lowered due to a change in the volume setting by the player, which makes the sound significantly louder. ..

Further, although not carried out in the above-described embodiment, the simultaneous production linked with other pachinko gaming machines may be executed. In the case of executing these simultaneous effects, the sound in the simultaneous effects is set in advance regardless of the volume settings set by the player or the employee of the game store. (For example, the maximum volume "14") may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the volume setting can be changed regardless of whether or not the player is seated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, pachinko. The gaming machine 1 is provided with a sensor capable of detecting that the player is seated in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the volume setting is changed by the operation of the player only while the player is detected by the sensor. It may be possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the volume setting changed by the operation by the player is reset to the initial volume set by the operation of the employee of the game store or the like is exemplified in response to the start of the display of the demo effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is for games having a function for lending a game ball to the pachinko game machine 1 and a function for counting the game balls paid out from the pachinko game machine 1. Even if the volume setting changed by the player's operation is reset to the initial volume in response to the player performing the output request operation of the card in which the balance and the counted number of game balls are stored in the device. good.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the player can operate the stick controller 30 or the like to change the settings such as the volume setting and the light amount setting is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the pachinko game machine 1 may be provided with a voice input means such as a microphone, and the player's voice input from the voice input means may be recognized to change settings such as volume setting and light amount setting. However, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a photographing means such as a camera capable of photographing the player, and the image of the player photographed by the photographing means is recognized as an image according to the age, gender, etc. of the specified player. Then, the settings such as the volume setting and the light amount setting may be changed. Furthermore, settings such as volume setting and light amount setting may be changed according to the player's heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, breathing speed, etc., or may be arranged adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the pachinko gaming machine 1. A volume setting, light amount setting, etc. according to the prepaid balance required for the player to receive the rental of the game ball, etc. stored in the prepaid card inserted in the game device having a function for renting the game ball, etc. You may change the setting of.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the volume setting of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed by the operation of the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the speaker 8L, In addition to setting the volume of the sound output from the 8R, the frequency of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be changed by the operation of the player, and the high range and the low range may be emphasized or reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player exemplifies a mode in which the volume setting can be changed only to the same volume setting for both the speakers 8L and 8R, but the present invention is not limited to this. These volume settings may be changed individually for the speaker 8L and the speaker 8R.

Further, in the above embodiment, the stick controller 30 is provided on the member forming the lower plate in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an operation means that the player can operate in order to change the volume setting of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Although the embodiment in which the push button 31B is provided on the member forming the upper plate is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating means is such that the player can easily change the volume setting. It may be provided in the vicinity of the handle operated by the player to drive the game ball.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the mode of the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B does not change is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stick controller is not limited to this, and the stick controller can be changed during a period in which the volume setting can be changed. The volume setting can be changed for the player by emitting light or vibrating the 30 or the push button 31B, or by performing a volume setting changeable display indicating that the volume setting can be changed on the effect display device 5. You may notify that it is in the period. Further, when the player can change the volume setting by operating the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B during the execution of the variable display, the volume setting can be changed during the execution time of a specific effect such as the reach effect. While the display is not displayed on the effect display device 5, the light emission and vibration of the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B may be continuously executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which all the sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R are output at a set volume is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned simultaneous production and the above-mentioned simultaneous production are performed. , A fixed effect indicating that the variable display result will be a big hit, a look-ahead effect suggesting that the variable display result will be a big hit for a variable display that has not been executed yet, and a player when executing a specific effect such as a reach effect. Instead of the volume setting changed by the operation by, the set volume set by the operation of the employee of the game store or the special volume set in advance for these effects may be output.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display of each volume stage as a range that can be set by the player on the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed larger in proportion to the number indicating the volume stage. The invention is not limited to this, and the display of each volume stage as a range that can be set by the player on the volume / light amount adjustment screen may be all displayed in the same size, and the volume stage may be displayed. It may be displayed smaller in inverse proportion to the indicated number.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the player can change the volume setting by operating the stick controller 30 and the push button 31B has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume setting is not limited to this. An operation means for changing the volume that can be operated to change the volume setting, and an operation means for the effect that can be operated by the player as a part of the effect during the execution of the variable display but are not operated to change the volume setting. It may be provided in the pachinko game machine 1. Further, by making the volume changing operation means and the effect operating means different in shape, the player can accurately obtain the volume changing operation means or the effect operating means when the volume setting is changed and when the effect is executed. It may be operable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the player can change the volume setting regardless of the magnitude of the operating force by tilting the stick controller 30 or pressing the push button 31B has been illustrated. The volume setting is not limited, and the volume setting may be changed according to the magnitude of the force for tilting the stick controller 30 and the magnitude of the force for pressing the push button 31B.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the change of the volume setting by the operation by the player is effective regardless of the date, time, etc. is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is set in advance. For the date, time, or time zone, the volume setting should be changed to a specific volume setting (for example, the maximum volume "14") regardless of the volume setting changed (set) by the player. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, regardless of the effect to be executed (for example, the above-mentioned simultaneous effect, final effect, look-ahead effect, reach effect, etc.), the effect sounds for all the effects are output at the volume set by the volume setting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume can be set according to the effect to be executed so that the player or the amusement shop can set the volume according to the effect. The production sound of the production may be output. It should be noted that the player or the game store does not set the volume according to the effect to be executed, but the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume of the effect sound of each effect based on the volume setting set by the player or the game store. You may do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which a sound of a volume set by a player's operation is output in all the gaming states regardless of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the volume may be set according to the gaming state so that the player or the game store can output the production sound of the effect at the volume set according to the gaming state. .. It should be noted that the player or the game store does not set the volume according to the game state, but the effect control CPU 120 sets the volume of each game state based on the volume setting set by the player or the game store. You may. Furthermore, the volume setting can be changed according to the game history such as the number of variable display times, the number of big hits, and the number of times the variable display result is lost in the variable display that executes the reach effect, instead of the game state. Is also good.

In addition, the size of the game store where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, the number of other pachinko game machines installed at the game store, and other pachinko game machines installed close to the pachinko game machine 1 at the game store. The volume setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed according to the environment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, such as the volume of the sound output from the speaker of the pachinko gaming machine.

In addition, in the variable display that is executed after the variable display that executes the effect with high expectation of big hit, by changing the volume setting to the low volume setting, the effect with high expectation of big hit is executed. Prevents the player from misunderstanding that the variable display to be executed next is the same variable display as the variable display in which the effect with high expectation of big hit is executed, that is, the effect with high expectation of big hit is executed. The player may be able to recognize that the variable display to be performed has ended.

Further, depending on the display mode of the hold storage display displayed in the hold storage display in the first special figure hold storage display area 5D or the second special figure hold storage display area 5U, the variable display result can be obtained in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display. It may be possible to execute a hold display notice effect that suggests that it will be a big hit. If the hold display notice effect can be executed, the hold display notice effect notification sound indicating that the hold display notice effect is executed may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the hold display notice effect is executed. Further, when the hold display notice effect is executed in the new hold memory display while the hold display notice effect has already been executed in the hold memory display 1, the hold display notice effect associated with the new hold memory display is displayed. The hold display notice effect notification sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume lower than the hold display notice effect sound that has already been executed.

Further, an error sound indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been fraudulent may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and even when the error sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in this way. , The instruction voice instructing the player to launch the game ball toward a specific area such as the special variable winning ball device 7 provided in the game area should be output with a sound louder than the error sound. do it.

In addition, when it is impossible to pay out more game balls due to the game balls stored in the lower plate, it is impossible to pay out more game balls by the game balls stored in the lower plate. It may be notified by voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this way, the notification that the payout is impossible is for a certain period of time after the player takes out the game ball from the lower plate or the like. The inside may not be executed again, and it may be possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest due to the frequent occurrence of the notification.

Further, in the above embodiment, as an operating means that can be operated by the game store side, a mode in which the setting changeover switch 300 and the reset mode selection switch 310 are provided on the effect control board 12 of the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and the operating means that can be operated by the game store side may be a stick controller 30 or the like provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a predetermined period from the time when the power is turned on. As the period during which the operation is performed on the game store side, the game store side may be able to set the first volume stage and the first light amount stage with the stick controller 30 or the like within the predetermined period.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the confirmation sound output timer is counting, that is, when the confirmation sound is being output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a new volume change operation is accepted from the speakers 8L and 8R. Although the embodiment in which the volume of the output sound cannot be further changed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a new mode is used even during the counting of the confirmation sound output timer. The volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R may be further changed by accepting the volume change operation. If the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R can be further changed by accepting a new volume change operation even while the confirmation sound output timer is counting, the new volume change operation is performed. The confirmation sound corresponding to the acceptance may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the confirmation sound already being output, or the confirmation sound being output may be interrupted and the new volume change operation is accepted. Only the confirmation sound corresponding to the above may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Further, in the above embodiment, the volume is increased by using two volume stages, that is, a first volume stage that is changed by the operation of the game store and a second volume stage that is changed by the operation of the player. Although the mode of setting is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume may be set by using one of the volume steps. For example, the volume may be changed by using only the second volume stage without providing the setting function of the first volume stage. Further, the volume may be changed by using only the first volume stage without providing the setting function of the second volume stage.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the display of the demo screen is started, in the player setting reset process, if the game state is a probabilistic state or a time saving state, the volume set by the player (second volume stage) or Although the embodiment in which the light amount (second light amount stage) is not reset to the initial volume (first volume stage) or the initial light amount (first light amount stage) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state is not limited to this. By preventing the display of the demo screen from starting when is in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the volume (second volume stage) and the light amount (second light amount stage) set by the player are set to the initial volume (second light amount stage). It may not be reset to the initial light intensity (first light intensity step) or the initial light intensity (1 volume step).

Further, in the above embodiment, the volume (second volume stage) and the amount of light (second light amount stage) set by the player when the display of the demo screen is started are the initial volume (first volume stage) and the initial light amount. Although the mode of resetting to (first light intensity stage) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these resets may not be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player setting reset process is executed within the non-variable effect processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the initialization process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The player setting reset process may be executed in (S71). That is, in the above embodiment, even when the "normal reset mode" is set, in the initialization process (S71) at the time of turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, either the volume stage or the light amount stage is set. Even if it is in the stage, it is always reset, but even in the initialization process (S71), if the player setting reset process is executed and the volume stage or light intensity stage is set higher than the initial setting by the game store. May not be reset.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, the setting items (for example, the effect execution frequency mode, the volume stage, or the light amount stage) are set and changed by the process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12, and the reset condition is set. When the setting is established, the setting item is reset to the initial setting, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting item is set by the process executed by the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11. It may be changed and the setting item may be reset to the initial setting when the reset condition is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and a prize is awarded according to the variable display result derived to the effect display device. It is also applicable to slot machines where is possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the volume light amount adjustment setting screen (see FIG. 27) is displayed on the effect display device 5, the speaker 8L at the volume set at the time when the volume light amount adjustment setting screen is displayed. An example is shown in which a confirmation sound is output from the 8R and a confirmation sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume changed by the volume change operation when the volume is changed. The invention is not limited to this, and when the volume light amount adjustment setting screen (see FIG. 27) is displayed on the effect display device 5, the light amount set at the time of displaying the volume light amount adjustment setting screen is used. When the game effect LED 9 is turned on or off and the light amount is changed, the game effect LED 9 may be turned on or blinked with the light amount changed by the light amount change operation.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 are operated to change the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the volume of the non-variable BGM and the variable BGM being output from the speakers 8L and 8R is changed. Although the embodiment that does not change is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the volume adjustment buttons 41 and 42 are operated to change the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the speaker 8L, The volume of the non-variable BGM being output from 8R or the changing BGM may be changed to "0" to make it easier for the player to grasp the confirmation sound.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation of changing the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is received during the execution of the variable display, and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the variable display is not executed. The present invention illustrates a form in which a confirmation sound having at least one element in common among the melody, rhythm, and tone is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the case where the operation of changing the volume of the sound is accepted. It is not limited to this, and when the operation of changing the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is accepted during the execution of the variable display and when the variable display is not executed, the speakers 8L and 8R When the operation of changing the volume of the output sound is accepted, the confirmation sound in which all the elements of the melody, the rhythm, and the tone are different may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

1 Pachinko game machine 8L, 8R Speaker 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A game machine that can play games and execute variable display .
Detection means to detect the movement of the player,
When the detection means detects the movement of the player, the setting change that can change the setting for a plurality of setting items including at least the first setting item related to the game and the second setting item different from the first setting item. Means and
With
The first setting item is the volume of the effect sound.
The setting changing means is
An acceptable image showing that the player's predetermined motion for changing the first setting item can be accepted, and a corresponding image corresponding to the detection of the player's predetermined motion by the detection means. Can be displayed,
After the variable display is finished, the acceptable image can be displayed.
After the display of the corresponding image is finished, the acceptable image can be displayed at a timing earlier than the timing of displaying the acceptable image after the variable display is finished.
When the reset condition is satisfied, the setting of the first setting item can be changed to the initial setting in the first state, and the setting is not changed in the second state of the second setting item. Does not change the settings
When the setting of the volume of the effect sound as the first setting item is changed by the setting changing means, the specific sound output means capable of outputting the specific sound corresponding to the changed volume is further provided.
The specific sound output means does not output the specific sound corresponding to the initial setting volume when the volume setting of the effect sound is changed to the initial setting based on the establishment of the reset condition.
A gaming machine characterized by that.