JP6982887B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine (as an example, a pachinko gaming machine) is provided with an operating means (as an example, an operation button) that can be operated by a player, and the intensity of the effect (as an example, volume and amount of light) can be adjusted by using the operating means. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-116684

Here, it is conceivable that the interest of the player may be reduced depending on the mode of notification of the information related to the strength of the effect. In recent years, it is expected that by devising a method of notifying information related to the strength of the production, it is expected that the notification of the information related to the strength of the production will suppress the player's interest from being lowered. ..

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems can display a symbol, and can output a symbol display means configured to be able to execute a variable game by variablely displaying the symbol, and various sounds including at least a directing sound. The control means includes a configured sound output means, a light emitting effect unit, an operation unit that can be operated by the player, and a control unit, and the control means can change the volume setting of the effect sound based on the change operation. In the period during which the variable game is being executed, if the volume setting is changed while the effect sound is being output, the volume of the output effect sound is changed to change the volume setting. In the waiting period in which the change is notified and the variable game is not executed at least, a specific period in which the effect sound is not output is included, and when the volume setting is changed in the specific period, the operation of the operation unit is performed. The change in the volume setting is notified by outputting the reception voice that can specify the reception , and when the change operation is received during the execution and the standby state of the variable game, the change operation is performed. Regardless of whether the volume is changed based on the change operation or the volume is not changed based on the change operation , the gist is that the reception light emission that can specify the acceptance of the change operation is performed.

With respect to the gaming machine, the effect means executes the effect emission related to the variable game while the variable game is being executed, and the emission pattern of the reception emission is shorter than the emission pattern of the effect emission. It should be a pattern .

The gaming machine is provided with an image display means and a special operation unit that can be operated by an administrator, and is configured to be able to set a volume range based on the operation of the special operation unit, based on the operation of the special operation unit. In the volume range set in the above, when the volume can be set based on the operation of the operation unit and the volume can be changed based on the operation of the operation unit, the image display means has the current set volume. When a volume image that can be specified is displayed and the set volume changes by a predetermined amount based on the operation of the operation unit, the change amount of the volume image corresponding to the predetermined amount is the special operation unit. The volume range set based on the operation of is the same when it is the first range and when it is the second range, and the upper limit of the volume that can be set based on the operation of the operation unit is the special operation. The volume range set based on the operation of the unit differs depending on whether the volume range is the first range or the second range, and the volume image is a volume that can be set based on the operation of the operation unit. The upper limit is displayed in an unspecified manner, the light amount range cannot be changed even if the special operation unit is operated, and the light amount can be set based on the operation of the operation unit in the specified light amount range. When the light amount can be changed based on the operation of the operation unit, the image display means can display a light amount image capable of specifying the currently set light amount, and the light amount image can be used for the operation of the operation unit. It is preferable that the upper limit of the amount of light that can be set based on the above is displayed in a manner that can be specified .

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram for demonstrating the customization function in a waiting period. The schematic diagram for demonstrating the customization function in a waiting period. The schematic diagram for demonstrating the customization function in a game period. The schematic diagram for demonstrating the customization function in a game period. (A) to (g) are schematic views showing an example of a display mode of a volume meter. (A) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the light intensity meter. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the volume setting range, the volume LV, and the display LV. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification mode when a volume change operation is performed, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification mode when a light amount change operation is performed. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the volume setting range, the volume LV, and the display LV in the 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the volume setting range, the volume LV, and the display LV in the third embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification mode when the volume change operation is performed in the fourth embodiment, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification mode when the light amount change operation is also performed.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.
In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable with respect to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it is not opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a key compatible with the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction to allow the mounting frame 11b to be opened.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is an example of a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a ball plate 12 which is an example of a storage unit for storing game balls. The ball plate 12 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b as an example.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button D1 and a cross key D2 as an example of an operating means and an operating device that can be operated by the player. As an example, the effect button D1 and the cross key D2 are button-type means configured to enable a pressing operation. The effect button D1 and the cross key D2 are not limited to the button type, but may be a touch sensor type or may have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. The effect button D1 and the cross key D2 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. In one example of the present embodiment, the effect button D1 is configured to include a single operable portion. The cross key D2 is configured to include a plurality of operable parts such as the left key D2l, the right key D2r, the up key D2u, and the down key D2d. In the present embodiment, the cross key D2 is an example of an operation unit, a second operation means, and a specific operation means that can be operated by the player. On the other hand, the effect button D1 is an example of a normal operation means that can be operated by the player.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a light emitting means for performing an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). That is, the light emitting means is configured to enable various types of light emission including directing light emission. Further, the decorative lamp LA is also an example of a directing means for emitting light. The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame body 11 or the game board YB as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of an audio means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting an effect sound such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a musical piece. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example. In the present embodiment, the speaker SP is an example of an audio output means configured to be capable of outputting various kinds of audio including at least an effect audio.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b as display units capable of displaying a special game. In the special game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (special lottery described later). The first special symbol display unit 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display unit 13b displays the second special game. In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol which is an example of a jackpot display result and a missed symbol which is an example of a missed display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special hold display unit 13c and a second special hold display unit 13d as display units that display information that can specify the number of hold of special games. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of holds for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number). The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of holds for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number). For example, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary lottery described later). The normal symbol includes a normal hit symbol which is an example of a normal hit display result and a normal miss symbol which is an example of a normal miss display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, the normal hit game is given. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of hold of the normal game (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal hold).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. The effect display device EH is an example of a means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is an example of the image display means.

In the effect display device EH, the effect game is displayed as one of the display effects. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design (decorative design) is a design with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a design for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variablely displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row in predetermined directions. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is an example of a symbol display means configured to be able to display a symbol and to execute a variable game by displaying the symbol in a variable manner.

The production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the outlier symbol is derived in the special game, the outlier symbol combination is derived in the production game. The out-of-order symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, such as the shaking fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the production game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”.

In the production game, reach production can be performed. The reach effect is an effect in which a reach is formed and a predetermined symbol combination is finally derived in the effect game. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) having a higher expectation of a big hit than the NR effect.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each effect device capable of executing the effect, and these are the effect devices that are examples of the effect execution means for executing the effect (game effect). Make up a group. That is, it can be said that the effect device group in the present embodiment can execute at least an effect including an audio output and an effect that is the same as or different from the effect and at least includes light emission. The effect executing means is not limited to including all of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA, and may be configured by one or a plurality of effect devices that can be arbitrarily selected from these effect devices. .. The effect executing means may include an effect movable body capable of executing a movable body effect by being displaced, or may include a vibrating body capable of executing a vibration effect that vibrates the effect button D1 or the firing handle HD. ..

Returning to the description of FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start winning opening 15. The first special start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first special start winning opening 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start winning opening 16 that opens in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second special start winning opening 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is normally variable so that the game ball can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special start winning opening 16. A member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second special start winning opening 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special variable member which is an example of means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal start sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning opening 26 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 26. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the normal winning sensor, the predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26. The entry of a game ball into the winning opening is a so-called "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 27. For example, the out port 27 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26 are discharged from the out opening 27 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first special starting winning opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left side region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched (so-called left-handed) so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, the game ball is the first special start winning opening 15 and the normal. You can enter the winning opening 26. A gate 25, a large winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the right side region R2. Therefore, when the game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) so as to flow down the right side area R2 of the game area YBa, the game ball has the second special start winning opening 16, the large winning opening 18, and the gate. You can enter 25.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability fluctuation function that fluctuates the jackpot probability with a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second special start winning opening 16, and shortens the fluctuation time of the special game. It is equipped with a time saving function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (actuated and non-operated) of these functions.

The stochastic variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probabilistic variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases. Therefore, the high probability state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The ball entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports winning a prize in an ordinary electric accessory, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second special start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easy to establish the start condition of the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control includes a control that increases the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low ball entry rate state, and one of the normal variable members 17 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special game is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in association with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function and becomes inactive together with the ball entry assist function.

In the present embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function do not all operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function all operate. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, while the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three gaming states, and a part or all of them may be in different gaming states in which the function to be activated among the probability variation function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the gaming state may be one or two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. As an example, in this embodiment, it is classified into two types, a specific symbol and a normal symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). As an example, the specific symbol is defined to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given. The normal symbol is defined to be controlled to the second advantageous state after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game with a predetermined number of operations, or until the next big hit game is given. ing. Not limited to this, on condition that the game ball winning in the big winning opening 18 has passed through a specific area (so-called V zone), the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the first advantageous state, and the specific area. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be controlled to the second advantageous state on condition that the game does not pass through.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

The main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43). , Indicated as main control RWM44).

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in a production game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The out-of-order variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game. The off-field variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the reach effect is performed in the effect game, and a variation pattern of "without reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately from each other.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19, respectively, by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, a sub-control RWM 53, and a real-time clock 54. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, an example of a control means for performing various controls related to the effect is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, sound effect data used for the sound effect, movable body effect data used for the movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers. The real-time clock 54 includes a power supply unit (not shown). Even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, the real-time clock 54 operates by the electric power supplied from the power supply unit and generates at least information that can specify the current time. The real-time clock 54 may be capable of generating information that can identify the current date.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 generates a plurality of layers which are an example of the display hierarchy, arranges images (objects) on each of the plurality of layers, and further generates an image for display in which these are superimposed. , Displayed on the effect display device EH. The plurality of layers include at least a first layer which is an example of a first display layer and a second layer which is an example of a second display layer having a higher priority than the first layer. For example, when the first image is displayed using the first layer and the second image is displayed using the second layer, the second layer is the first in the portion where the first image and the second image overlap. As a result of prioritizing the layer, the second image is visually displayed in preference to the first image. That is, the second image arranged on the second layer is displayed superimposed as if the first image arranged on the first layer is also on the front side. The sub-control CPU 51 can set the transparency (transparency) for each layer or object. Therefore, by setting the transparency of the second layer to a value exceeding 0%, it is possible to express a state in which the first image behind the second image can be visually recognized through the second image. .. In the present specification, "displaying information on the effect display device EH" means arranging an image in which the information can be specified on any layer and displaying the image on the effect display device EH. ..

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button D1 and the cross key D2. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an operation signal (on signal) output when the effect button D1 is operated and an operation signal (on signal) output when the cross key D2 (keys D2l, D2r, D2u, D2d) is operated. ) Can be input separately.

Further, the sub-control board 50 includes a volume switch Ds. As will be described later, the volume switch Ds is a means for setting a range in which the volume can be changed by operating the cross key D2 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "volume range"). In the present embodiment, since the volume switch Ds is mounted on the sub-control board 50, it cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked and the mounting frame 11b is opened. Therefore, in principle, the volume switch Ds can be said to be a means that can be operated only by the administrator who holds the key of the locking device 11c. In the present embodiment, the volume switch Ds is an example of a first operating means that can be operated by an administrator. The volume switch Ds is configured to enable an operation of selecting one of a plurality of volume ranges. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the volume switch Ds. The sub-control CPU 51 can input a setting signal capable of specifying the volume range selected by operating the volume switch Ds. In one example of the present embodiment, the volume switch Ds is a knob type, but the volume switch Ds is not limited to this, and may be a DIP switch type or a button type.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first special start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suspended until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM44, when the game ball has not won the first special start winning opening 15, and when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number. The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second special start sensor SE2. When the game ball has won a prize in the second special start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. As described above, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be suspended until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM44, when the game ball has not won in the second special start winning opening 16, and when the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number. The main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the number of the first special hold after the update. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 44 among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. The main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery with a big hit probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using the variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the deviation variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first special hold number" is set to the "second". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "special hold number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing after performing any of the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the deviation fluctuation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of a special game (directing game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50. ..

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, so that a special lottery is performed when the gaming ball enters the starting port. It is configured as follows.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 executes the jackpot game process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 42 imparts a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 42 starts a round game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub control board 50. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 42 may be configured to output a control command (hereinafter, ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time to the sub control board 50.

Next, the probability transfer process for transferring the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game based on the specific symbol, the main control CPU 42 sets the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44 when the jackpot game based on the normal symbol is finished. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

Next, the process of shifting the ball entry rate state and the fluctuation time state will be described.
When the big hit game is completed, the main control CPU 42 sets the operation flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 every time the special game is started after the big hit game based on the normal symbol is finished, so that the special game after the big hit game is finished. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the end of the big hit game based on the normal symbol. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. The main control CPU 42 controls the short fluctuation time state when controlling the high ball entry rate state, and controls the long fluctuation time state when controlling the low ball entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the jackpot production process will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output a predetermined effect sound (music and sound effect as an example), and executes an opening effect by the sound output. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined effect image (for example, a character string indicating the start of a big hit), and causes the effect display device EH to execute an opening effect by displaying the image. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp LA so as to execute a predetermined effect light emission, and causes the opening effect by the light emission to be executed.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output a predetermined effect sound (music and sound effect as an example), and executes a round effect by the sound output. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined effect image (for example, the current number of round games and a character string indicating the type of big hit), and executes the round effect by displaying the image. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp LA so as to execute a predetermined effect light emission, and causes the round effect by the light emission to be executed.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending start command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output a predetermined effect sound (music and sound effect as an example), and executes an ending effect by the sound output. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined effect image (for example, a character string indicating the end of a big hit), and causes an ending effect by displaying the image to be executed. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp LA so as to execute a predetermined effect light emission, and causes the ending effect by the light emission to be executed. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-design symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied. As an example, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. In the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the fluctuation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. When the reach condition is satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol combination including the reach. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the symbol that is out of reach can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination that is out of reach and does not include reach.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also displays the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the variable end command is input. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern is triggered regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

During the variation time defined in the variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group to execute various effects (hereinafter referred to as related effects) related to the variation game based on the selected effect pattern. .. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined effect image (for example, a character or a character string of "super heat!"), And executes a related effect by displaying the image. Here, the predetermined effect image is information different from the effect symbol, and may be a preview image for suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit. The predetermined effect image includes a first effect image displayed between the start of the effect game and the formation of the reach, and a second effect image displayed during the execution of the reach effect. .. The first effect image and the second effect image may be different images (information).

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output a predetermined effect sound (music and sound effect as an example), and executes a related effect by the sound output. The predetermined effect sound includes a first effect sound output from the start of the effect game to the time when the reach is formed, and a second effect sound output during the execution of the reach effect. .. It is preferable that the first effect sound and the second effect sound are different sounds. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp LA so as to execute a predetermined effect light emission, and causes the related effect by the light emission to be executed. The predetermined effect light emission includes a first effect light emission that is executed from the start of the effect game to the formation of the reach, and a second effect light emission that is executed during the execution of the reach effect. .. It is preferable that the first effect emission and the second effect emission have different emission patterns.

Next, the demonstration production will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of performing a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect) while in a standby state. The "standby state" in the present embodiment is a state in which the variable game is not being executed, the pending variable game is not waiting for the start, and the jackpot game is not in progress. The state of "waiting for the start of the pending variable game" is the period from the end of the latest variable game or the jackpot game until the start condition of the next variable game is satisfied and the pending variable game is started. It is in a state of being inside. In the following description, the period in the waiting state is referred to as a "waiting period", and the period in which the variable game is being executed, the jackpot game is being executed, or the pending variable game is waiting to start is referred to as the "game period". show.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to start the demo effect when the start of the standby period is specified. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a predetermined effect image, and causes the demo effect by displaying the image to be executed. As an example, the effect image for the demo effect is information different from the effect pattern, such as a character or a logo. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the demo effect by operating a part of the elements (characters and Arabic numerals as an example) constituting the effect symbol.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp LA so as not to execute any effect light emission during the standby period. That is, during the standby period, the decorative lamp LA does not perform the effect light emission, and in principle, it is the extinguishing period. In one example of the present embodiment, the entire waiting period is the extinguishing period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect light emission may be executed as a part of the waiting period, and the extinguishing period and the light emitting period may be included. .. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as not to output any effect sound during the standby period. That is, during the standby period, the production sound is not output from the speaker SP, and in principle, it is a silent period. In the present embodiment, the silent period of the waiting period is an example of a specific period. In one example of the present embodiment, the entire waiting period is a silent period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the production sound is output as a part of the waiting period and the silent period and the sounded period are included. good. As described above, the specific period may be at least a part or all of the waiting period in which the variable game is not executed.

The sub-control CPU 51 specifies that the waiting period has started when a predetermined period has elapsed since the last input of the variable end command or the ending end command. Not limited to this, the main control CPU 42 may specify whether or not the standby period has started. In this case, the main control CPU 42 does not execute any special game, is not a big hit game, and the waiting period starts when a predetermined period elapses after the number of special holdings is zero. Identify that. Then, the main control CPU 42 may output a control command that can specify the start of the standby period to the sub control board 50. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the demo effect and execute the effect game when the variation start command is input during the standby period (during the execution of the demo effect).

Next, the operation effect will be described.
The operation effect is an effect that requires the player to satisfy a predetermined execution condition by operating the effect button D1. As an example, the execution condition is that the effect button D1 is pressed only once at a predetermined timing, the effect button D1 is pressed multiple times (so-called continuous hitting), or the effect button D1 is pressed for a specified time. It can be defined as either an operation (so-called long press). In the operation effect, if the execution condition is satisfied by the operation of the effect button D1 during the effect reception period in which the operation of the effect button D1 can be accepted, the result effect is executed by the effect device group. As an example, the result effect is executed by displaying the dialogue and the character on the effect display device EH.

The sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect acceptance period when the start condition of the operation effect is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the start condition of the operation effect can be satisfied at a predetermined timing during the game period (during the execution of the effect game or the jackpot game). During the effect reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an operation promotion effect) that prompts the operation of the effect button D1. As an example, the operation promotion effect is an embodiment in which information prompting the operation of the effect button D1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, such as an icon indicating the remaining time of the effect reception period and a character string such as "press a button!". Is executed by.

During the effect reception period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group to execute the result effect when it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied based on the input of the operation signal from the effect button D1. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so that the result effect is not executed when the effect acceptance period elapses without the execution condition being satisfied. The sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect device group so that the result effect is executed when the effect acceptance period elapses even if the effect acceptance period elapses without the execution condition being satisfied. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation of the effect button D1 which is an example of the normal operation means can be an opportunity to execute the result effect which is an example of a specific effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution condition is not satisfied even if the cross key D2 is operated during the effect reception period, and the result effect is not executed. That is, the operation of the cross key D2, which is an example of the specific operation means, does not trigger a specific effect.

Next, the customization function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The customization function includes a light amount adjustment function that customizes the amount of light when the decorative lamp LA executes the light emission effect (as an example, the brightness of the built-in LED), and a volume control function that customizes the volume when the speaker SP executes the sound effect. In addition, there is an effect adjustment function for customizing the execution mode (appearance rate as an example) of the effect.

The outline of the light amount adjustment function will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the light amount level as the set light amount of the light emission effect from 1 to 6 in all 6 stages by changing the light amount using the cross keys D2 (keys D2l, D2r). .. Hereinafter, "level" may be referred to as "LV". The light amount range that can be changed by the light amount changing operation using the cross key D2 is fixed to the specified light amount range. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the light amount range cannot be changed even if the volume switch Ds is operated. The left key D2l and the right key D2r are examples of a second operation unit capable of changing the amount of light as a second operation. The left key D2l and the right key D2r are also examples of a first operation device capable of changing the light intensity as the first change operation. The specified light amount range is "L / 6" → "2L / 6" → "3L / 6" → "4L / 6" in L / 6 increments from the light amount LV1 to the light amount LV6, based on the maximum light amount L of the light emission effect. "→" 5L / 6 "→" L "in all 6 stages.

The outline of the volume control function will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume LV as the set volume of the sound effect from 0 to 6 in a total of 7 steps by changing the volume using the cross keys D2 (keys D2u, D2d). ing. The up key D2u and the down key D2d are examples of the first operation unit capable of changing the volume as the first operation. The up key D2u and the down key D2d are also examples of the second operation device capable of changing the volume as the second change operation. In the present embodiment, the cross key D2 (keys D2u, D2d) as the second operating means used for setting the volume LV and the cross key D2 (keys D2l, D2r) as the second operating means used for setting the light amount LV are used. Is a different means of operation.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume range that can be changed by the volume change operation using the cross key D2 can be set (changed) by the operation of the volume switch Ds. In one example of the present embodiment, the volume range that can be set by the administrator includes a first volume range, a second volume range, and a third volume range. In one example of the present embodiment, the first volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV2, in increments of S / 6, “0” → “S / 6” → “2S / 6” with respect to the maximum volume S of the sound effect. It is a range of all three stages. The second volume range is a range of all four stages from volume LV0 to volume LV3, in increments of S / 6, "0"-> "S / 6"-> "2S / 6"-> "3S / 6". The third volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV6, in increments of S / 6, "0" → "S / 6" → "2S / 6" → "3S / 6" → "4S / 6" → "5S / 6". "→" S "is a range of all 7 stages. The volume range that can be set by operating the volume switch Ds is not limited to three types, and may be two types or four or more types.

In one example of the present embodiment, the maximum volume that can be adjusted increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range, while the minimum volume is a predetermined volume (zero as an example). It is the same. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, the number of adjustable volume LVs (number of steps) increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range. Then, in one example of the present embodiment, the amount of change in the volume per level of the volume LV is the same regardless of the volume range.

The outline of the effect adjustment function will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust an execution mode (as an example, an appearance rate) of a predetermined effect as an example of an effect element different from any of the volume and the amount of light by a change operation using the cross key D2. In an example of the present embodiment, a look-ahead effect, a jackpot confirmation effect, and a mode transition effect are defined as predetermined effects to be customized. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests that the pending variable game will be a big hit. The jackpot confirmation effect is an effect of notifying that the running variable game is a jackpot. The mode transition effect is an effect of shifting an effect mode that defines an execution mode of a variable game, such as a background image or a system of an effect pattern.

Next, an example of a display mode of information (image) related to the customization function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to use the volume control function, the light amount control function, and the effect adjustment function during the standby period.

During the standby period, the effect display device EH displays the customization information Ci that can specify that the customization function can be used by operating the effect button D1 and the cross key D2. The customization information Ci includes information (for example, a character string of "call menu with effect button") that can specify that the menu MN related to the effect adjustment function can be called by operating the effect button D1. The customization information Ci includes information that can be specified that the volume LV can be changed and adjusted by operating the up key D2u and the down key D2d (for example, the character string "volume adjustment with the up and down keys"). .. The customization information Ci includes information that can be specified that the light intensity LV can be changed and adjusted by operating the left key D2l and the right key D2r (for example, the character string of "light intensity adjustment with the left and right keys"). ..

When the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is possible during the standby period, the effect display device EH displays the volume meter MS as an example of a volume image (volume information) capable of specifying the volume LV as the current set volume. .. When the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is possible during the standby period, the effect display device EH displays the light amount meter ML as an example of the light amount image (light amount information) capable of specifying the light amount LV as the current set light amount. .. Details of the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the effect button D1 is operated during the standby period, the effect display device EH displays the menu MN related to the effect adjustment function. In the menu MN, information that can specify that the item (game effect) to be adjusted for the effect can be switched by operating the up key D2u and the down key D2d (as an example, the character "select item with the up and down keys"). Column) is included. Information that can be specified in the menu MN that the appearance rate of the game effect corresponding to the selected item can be switched by operating the left key D2l and the right key D2r (as an example, "change the setting with the left and right keys"". Character string) is included.

The menu MN includes an item information GK that can specify an item (game effect) to be adjusted for the effect, and an aspect information GT that can specify the appearance rate for each item. The item information GK is a character string indicating the name of the game effect (for example, "big hit confirmation effect", etc.), and the aspect information GT is a character string (as an example, "many" that can specify the appearance rate, which is an example of the effect mode. , "Normal", and "less"). In one example of the present embodiment, the item information GK includes the item information GK1 that can specify the look-ahead effect, the item information GK2 that can specify the jackpot confirmation effect, and the item information GK3 that can specify the mode transition effect. In an example of the present embodiment, the aspect information GT includes an aspect information GT1 capable of specifying an appearance rate "low", an aspect information GT2 capable of specifying an appearance rate "medium", and an embodiment capable of specifying an appearance rate "high". Information GT3 is included.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to use the volume control function and the light amount control function during the game period, while the effect adjustment function cannot be used. ..

During the game period, the customization information Ci is not displayed on the effect display device EH. Even if the effect button D1 is operated during the game period, the effect display device EH does not display the menu MN related to the effect adjustment function. When the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is possible during the game period, the effect display device EH displays the volume meter MS. When the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is possible during the game period, the effect display device EH displays the light amount meter ML.

The volume meter MS will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 8, the volume meter MS may be configured to include up to 6 volume mass ms. As an example, each volume mass ms is configured to include a frame portion and a frame portion, respectively. In the present embodiment, each volume mass ms is displayed in a state of expressing a state in which the frame is filled (hereinafter, referred to as a full state) by giving a predetermined color tone to a portion in the frame. In the following description, a state in which a predetermined color tone is not given to a portion inside the frame and the frame expresses an empty state is referred to as an empty state. It should be noted that none of the plurality of volume masses ms is displayed in an empty state. Regarding the volume meter MS, the volume mass ms is displayed or hidden as a pair of a frame portion and a frame portion.

The display mode of the volume meter MS includes a total of 7 levels of display modes from display LV0 to display LV6. The display LV0 of the volume meter MS is a state in which no volume mass ms is displayed (see FIG. 8A). The display LV1 of the volume meter MS is a state in which one volume mass ms is displayed (see FIG. 8B). Similarly, two volume meters ms are displayed on the display LV2 of the volume meter MS, three on the display LV3, four on the display LV4, five on the display LV5, and six on the display LV6 (FIG. 8 (FIG. 8). c) (see (g)). As the display LV increases from the display LV0 to the display LV6, the volume meter MS is displayed so that the volume mass ms are arranged one by one in the upward direction, which is an example of a predetermined direction. There is. That is, as the display LV increases, the volume meter MS increases the display area and extends upward.

Further, when the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is possible during the game period and the standby period, the effect display device EH displays the volume upper limit information US that can specify the volume meter area RS on which the volume meter MS can be displayed. Not done. As an example, the volume upper limit information US can assume a frame surrounding the volume meter area RS. That is, in the effect display device EH, it is possible to specify the display area of the volume meter MS when the volume is set to be the maximum volume in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds. Do not display the image. Not limited to this, the volume upper limit information US can assume a scale indicating the upper end portion which is an example of the tip portion of the volume meter area RS. That is, in the effect display device EH, the tip of the display area of the volume meter MS when the volume is set to be the maximum volume in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds. Do not display identifiable images. Further, it can be assumed that the volume upper limit information US is displayed by setting the brightness of the volume meter area RS to a brightness different from that of other areas.

Next, the relationship between the internally set volume LV and the display LV of the volume meter MS displayed on the effect display device EH will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the internally set volume LV is 0, the effect display device EH displays the volume meter MS in the mode of display LV0. That is, the volume meter MS is not displayed. Similarly, the volume LV1 becomes the display LV1, the volume LV2 becomes the display LV2, the volume LV3 becomes the display LV3, the volume LV4 becomes the display LV4, the volume LV5 becomes the display LV5, and the volume LV6 becomes the display LV6. That is, the display area of the volume meter MS in the effect display device EH increases as the volume LV (set volume) increases. Further, the display area in which the volume meter MS is actually displayed in the effect display device EH extends upward as an example of the first direction as the volume LV (set volume) increases.

The light meter ML will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 9, the light meter ML is configured to include six light mass ml. As an example, each light quantity mass ml is configured to include a frame portion and a frame portion, respectively. In the present embodiment, when the light meter ML is displayed, all the light mass ml are always displayed in either the full state or the empty state. The display mode of the light intensity meter ML includes a total of 6 levels of display modes from level 1 to level 6. The display LV1 of the light amount meter ML is a state in which one light amount mass ml is displayed in a full state and the remaining five light amount mass ml are displayed in an empty state (see FIG. 9A). Similarly, the display LV2 of the light amount meter ML displays two, the display LV3 has three, the display LV4 has four, and the display LV5 displays five light masses in a full state, and the remaining light masses ml are emptied. (See FIGS. 9 (b) to 9 (e)). The display LV6 of the light amount meter ML is a state in which all of the six light amount cells ml are displayed in a full state (see FIG. 9 (f)). As the display LV of the light meter ML increases from the display LV1 to the display LV6, the light mass ml displayed in the full state are arranged one by one toward the right, which is an example of a predetermined direction. Is displayed. That is, as the display LV increases, the display area of the portion displayed in the full state of the light amount meter ML increases, and the light meter ML extends to the right.

Further, when the volume adjustment or the light amount adjustment is possible during the game period and the standby period, the effect display device EH displays the light amount upper limit information UL that enables the light amount meter area RL that can be displayed by the light amount meter ML to be specified. Will be done. As an example, the light amount upper limit information UL is displayed as a frame surrounding the light amount meter area RL. That is, the effect display device EH can display an image capable of specifying the display area of the light amount meter ML when the light amount is set so as to be the maximum light amount in the specified light amount range. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the light amount upper limit information UL is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the light amount meter ML is displayed in such a manner that the upper limit of the light amount that can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2 can be specified.

Next, the relationship between the internally set light amount LV and the display LV of the light amount meter ML displayed on the effect display device EH will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the internally set light amount LV is 1, the effect display device EH displays the light amount meter ML in the mode of the display LV1. Similarly, the light intensity LV2 becomes the display LV2, the light intensity LV3 becomes the display LV3, the light intensity LV4 becomes the display LV4, the light intensity LV5 becomes the display LV5, and the light intensity LV6 becomes the display LV6. As a result, the display area of the light amount meter ML (full state portion) in the effect display device EH increases as the light amount LV (set light amount) increases. Further, when the display area on which the light amount meter ML (full state portion) of the effect display device EH is displayed is extended toward the right, which is an example of the second direction, as the light amount LV (set light amount) increases. I can say.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a predetermined notification in connection with the adjustment of the volume LV using the volume adjustment function.
The notification mode during the waiting period will be described.

As described above, when the volume LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d on the effect display device EH during the standby period, the volume meter MS is displayed on the display LV corresponding to the changed volume LV. Will be done. Therefore, the change of the volume LV and the changed volume LV are notified from the change of the display LV of the volume meter MS. When the upper key D2u is operated when the volume LV is the upper limit of the volume range, or when the lower key D2d is operated when the volume LV is the lower limit of the volume range, the display LV of the volume meter MS is operated. Does not change. Therefore, depending on the display of the volume meter MS, the operation reception of the keys D2u and D2d may not be notified.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the volume LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d in the speaker SP during the standby period (standby state), the volume of the changed volume LV is changed to the first volume. 1 The reception voice is output. Therefore, the change of the volume LV and the changed volume LV are notified by the output of the first reception voice. When the upper key D2u is operated when the volume LV is the upper limit of the volume range, and when the lower key D2d is operated when the volume LV is the lower limit of the volume range, the volume of the current volume LV is operated. At, the first reception voice of the reception voices is output. Therefore, the operation reception of the keys D2u and D2d is notified by the output of the first reception voice. The reception voice is a voice different from both the production voice output as the jackpot production and the production voice output in connection with the variable game. As an example, the production sound is a musical piece, while the reception sound is a sound effect such as "pip". The reception voice has a shorter output time per time than the production voice output as a big hit effect and the production sound output in connection with the variable game. The first reception voice that can specify the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, which is an example of the first operation, is an example of the first voice in the standby state.

During the standby period (standby state), in the decorative lamp LA, when the keys D2u and D2d are operated, regardless of whether the volume LV is changed or not, the light intensity of the set light intensity LV is used as the reception light emission. The first reception light emission is executed. Therefore, the execution of the first reception light emission does not notify the change of the volume LV, but the operation reception of the keys D2u and D2d is notified. The reception light emission is executed using a light emission pattern different from that of the effect light emission executed in connection with the variable game and the effect light emission executed as the jackpot effect. The reception light emission is executed by a light emission pattern that is shorter than that of the effect light emission that is executed in connection with the variable game and the effect light emission that is executed as the jackpot effect. In this way, in the decorative lamp LA, which is an example of the effect means for emitting light, when the volume is changed based on the second change operation, the changed volume is the first with a predetermined amount of light regardless of the volume. 2 Light emission is executed. In the present embodiment, the first reception light emission is an example of the second light emission. Further, the currently set light amount (light amount LV) is an example of a predetermined light amount.

The notification mode during the game period will be described.
During the game period (the period during which the variable game or the jackpot game is being executed), the effect display device EH displays the volume meter MS in the same manner as the standby period. Therefore, the change of the volume LV and the changed volume LV are notified from the change of the display LV of the volume meter MS.

During the game period, when the volume LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, the speaker SP is changed to the volume of the changed volume LV, and the effect voice being executed is continuously output. That is, by changing the volume of the effect voice, the change of the volume LV and the changed volume LV are notified. When the upper key D2u is operated when the volume LV is the upper limit of the volume range, and when the lower key D2d is operated when the volume LV is the lower limit of the volume range, the volume of the current volume LV is operated. Is maintained, and the live production sound is continuously output. That is, when the volume LV does not change, the operation reception of the keys D2u and D2d is not notified depending on the output of the effect sound. In the present embodiment, the first voice during execution of the variable game is, for example, a production voice related to the variable game.

During the game period, in the decorative lamp LA, when the volume LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, the light amount of the current light amount LV is maintained, and the effect light emission during execution is continuously executed. Further, when the upper key D2u is operated when the volume LV is the upper limit of the volume range, or when the lower key D2d is operated when the volume LV is the lower limit of the volume range, the current light intensity LV. The amount of light of is maintained, and the effect emission during execution is continuously executed. That is, as shown in the figure as "no notification", the decorative lamp LA does not notify the change of the volume LV or the operation reception of the keys D2u and D2d.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to enable predetermined notification in relation to the adjustment of the light amount LV using the light amount adjusting function.
The notification mode during the waiting period will be described.

As described above, when the light intensity LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r in the effect display device EH during the standby period, the light intensity meter ML is displayed on the display LV corresponding to the changed light intensity LV. Will be done. Therefore, the change in the light amount LV and the changed light amount LV are notified from the change in the display LV of the light amount meter ML. When the right key D2r is operated when the light intensity LV is the upper limit of the light intensity range, and when the left key D2l is operated when the light intensity LV is the lower limit of the light intensity range, the display LV of the light intensity meter ML is operated. Does not change. Therefore, depending on the display of the light intensity meter ML, the operation reception of the keys D2l and D2r may not be notified.

As shown in FIG. 11B, when the light intensity LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r in the decorative lamp LA during the standby period (standby state), the light intensity of the changed light intensity LV is changed. Of the reception light emission, the second reception light emission is executed. The second reception light emission is executed with a light emission pattern different from that of the first reception light emission. Therefore, by executing the second reception light emission, the change of the light amount LV and the changed light amount LV are notified. Further, when the right key D2r is operated when the light amount LV is the upper limit of the light amount range, or when the left key D2l is operated when the light amount LV is the lower limit of the light amount range, the current light amount LV. The second reception light emission is executed at the amount of light of. Therefore, by executing the second reception light emission, the operation reception of the keys D2l and D2r is notified.

During the standby period, when the keys D2l and D2r are operated in the speaker SP, the second reception voice of the reception voices is output at the current volume LV volume regardless of whether the light intensity LV is changed or not. To. Therefore, the output of the second reception voice does not notify the change of the light amount LV, but the operation reception of the keys D2l and D2r is notified. In the present embodiment, the second reception voice is an example of the second voice, and is a different kind of voice from the production voice during the variable game, the production voice during the jackpot game, and the first reception voice. be. That is, the first voice and the second voice are different types of voice.

The notification mode during the game period will be described.
During the game period (the period during which the variable game or the jackpot game is being executed), the effect display device EH displays the light amount meter ML in the same manner as the standby period. Therefore, the change of the light amount LV and the changed light amount LV are notified from the change of the display LV of the light amount meter ML.

During the game period, in the decorative lamp LA, when the light amount LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the light amount is changed to the changed light amount LV, and the effect light emission during execution is continuously executed. Therefore, by changing the light amount of the effect light emission, the change of the light amount LV and the changed light amount LV are notified. When the key D2r is operated when the light amount LV is the upper limit of the light amount range, and when the left key D2l is operated when the light amount LV is the lower limit of the light amount range, the light amount of the current light amount LV is set. Maintaining, the effect emission during execution is continuously output. Therefore, when the light amount LV does not change, the operation reception of the keys D2l and D2r is not notified depending on the execution of the effect light emission. As described above, in the decorative lamp LA, which is an example of the effect means for emitting light, when the amount of light is changed based on the first change operation, the first light emission is performed with the changed amount of light. That is, the effect light emission and the second reception light emission related to the variable game are examples of the first light emission.

During the game period, when the light amount LV is changed based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the speaker SP maintains the current volume of the volume LV and continuously outputs the effect sound being executed. Further, when the right key D2r is operated when the light amount LV is the upper limit of the light amount range, or when the left key D2l is operated when the light amount LV is the lower limit of the light amount range, the current volume LV. The volume of the sound is maintained, and the live production sound is continuously output. That is, as shown in the figure as "no notification", the speaker SP does not notify the change of the light intensity LV or the operation reception of the keys D2l and D2r.

Next, the control contents related to the customization function will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 sets one of the three volume ranges based on the setting signal from the volume switch Ds input at that time. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current volume range being set by referring to the value of the volume range flag stored in the sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume range being set by updating the value of the volume range flag. Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to set the volume range only in the startup process at the time of turning on the power and not in other processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the sub-control CPU 51 can set the volume range based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, which is an example of the first operating means, by executing these controls.

Next, the control contents in the waiting period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control CPU 51 controls at least the effect display device EH so as to execute the demo effect when the transition to the standby period is specified. The sub-control CPU 51 accepts the operations of the effect button D1 and the cross key D2 to start the first period T1 in which each adjustment function can be used. The sub-control CPU 51 starts the sub-control RWM 53 by setting information such as a flag for a period during which the operation of the effect button D1 or the cross key D2 can be accepted, and ends by clearing the information. In the first period T1, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the customization information Ci. When the fluctuation start command is input in the first period T1, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first period T1 and controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game.

In the first period T1, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from any of the keys constituting the cross key D2, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first period T1 and accepts the operation of the cross key D2 to adjust the volume and the amount of light. Start the possible second period T2. In the second period T2, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS on the display LV corresponding to the current volume LV. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current volume LV by referring to the value of the volume LV flag stored in the sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV by updating the value of the volume LV flag. In the second period T2, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the light amount meter ML on the display LV corresponding to the current light amount LV. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current light amount LV by referring to the value of the light amount LV flag stored in the sub-control RWM53. The sub-control CPU 51 changes the light intensity LV by updating the value of the light intensity range flag.

In the second period T2, when the operation signal is input from the upper key D2u, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV to the next higher volume LV when the current volume LV does not reach the upper limit of the current volume range. On the other hand, when the upper limit of the current volume range is reached, the volume LV is not changed. In the second period T2, when the operation signal is input from the lower key D2d, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV to the next lower volume LV when the current volume LV does not reach the lower limit of the current volume range. On the other hand, when the lower limit of the current volume range is reached, the volume LV is not changed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the volume setting (volume LV) of the effect sound based on the change operation using the cross key D2 (keys D2u, D2d). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV by one level each time the key D2u and D2d are pressed "once", which is an example of a predetermined amount.

When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, the volume meter MS is displayed on the display LV corresponding to the changed volume LV, and when the volume LV is not changed, the current display is displayed. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the volume meter MS is displayed in the LV state. When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, the first reception voice is output at the volume of the changed volume LV, and when the volume LV is not changed, the current volume LV The speaker SP is controlled so as to output the first reception voice at the volume. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the first reception light emission with the light amount of the current light amount LV regardless of whether the volume LV is changed or not changed based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d. In addition, the decorative lamp LA is controlled.

In the second period T2, when the operation signal is input from the right key D2r, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light intensity LV to the next higher light intensity LV when the current light intensity LV does not reach the upper limit of the current light intensity range. On the other hand, when the upper limit of the current light amount range is reached, the light amount LV is not changed. In the second period T2, when the operation signal is input from the left key D2l, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light intensity LV to the next lower light intensity LV when the current light intensity LV does not reach the lower limit of the current light intensity range. On the other hand, when the lower limit of the current light amount range is reached, the light amount LV is not changed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 can change the light amount setting (light amount LV) of the effect light emission based on the change operation using the cross key D2 (keys D2l, D2r). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light intensity LV by one level each time the key D2l and D2r are pressed once, for example.

When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light amount LV based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the light amount meter ML on the display LV corresponding to the changed light amount LV, and when the light amount LV is not changed, the current display. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the light intensity meter ML is displayed as it is in LV. When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light amount LV based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the second reception light emission is executed with the light amount of the changed light amount LV, and when the light amount LV is not changed, the current light amount LV The decorative lamp LA is controlled so that the second reception light emission is executed by the amount of light. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the second reception sound at the current volume LV regardless of whether the light amount LV is changed or not changed based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r. In addition, the speaker SP is controlled.

Then, in the second period T2, when a predetermined period elapses after the last input of the operation signal from any of the keys constituting the cross key D2, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second period T2 and ends the first period. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to start T1 and hide the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML. In the period T2, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to continuously display the customization information Ci. In the second period T2, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second period T2 and controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the first period T1, when the operation signal is input from the effect button D1, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first period T1 and accepts the operation of the cross key D2 to use the effect adjustment function. The third period T3 is started. In the second period T2, when the operation signal is input from the effect button D1, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the second period T2 and starts the third period T3. In the third period T3, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the menu MN without displaying the customization information Ci. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the effect as the menu MN in a state where the item information GK1 and the mode information GT2, the item information GK2 and the mode information GT2, and the item information GK3 and the mode information GT2 are individually associated with each other. Display on the device EH. Even if the operation signal is input from any of the cross keys D2 in the first period T1 and the second period T2, the sub-control CPU 51 does not shift to the third period T3 and does not display the menu MN.

Each time the operation signal is input from the upper key D2u, the sub-control CPU 51 loops the selected item (game effect) in the order of look-ahead effect → mode transition effect → jackpot confirmation effect → look-ahead effect → ... Switch to. Each time the operation signal is input from the lower key D2d, the sub-control CPU 51 loops the selected item (game effect) in the order of look-ahead effect → jackpot confirmation effect → mode transition effect → look-ahead effect. Switch. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the item information GK indicating the selected item in a mode emphasized as compared with the other item information GK. In the present specification, "emphasis" means to display brighter than other item information, to display closer to the center in the display area of the effect display device EH, to hide other item information, and the like. For example, it should be displayed larger than the item information of.

Each time the operation signal is input from the left key D2l, the sub-control CPU 51 switches the appearance rate of the selected game effect in a loop such as normal → many → low → normal. Each time the operation signal is input from the right key D2r, the sub-control CPU 51 switches the selected appearance rate in a loop such as normal → low → high → normal. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the mode information GT indicating the appearance rate being selected in a mode emphasized as compared with the other mode information GTs. As described above, the effect display device EH of the present embodiment can display a customization screen for customizing an effect element (for example, the appearance rate of the effect) different from both the volume and the amount of light. The customization screen is composed of the display of the menu MN.

In the third period T3, when the operation signal is input from the effect button D1, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the third period T3 and starts the first period T1. Further, in the third period T3, when a predetermined period elapses after the last input of the operation signal from any key of the cross key D2, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the third period T3 and sets the first period T1. Let's get started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to determine the appearance rate for each item (game effect) and hide the menu MN. In the third period T3, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the third period T3 and controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game.

As described above, the operation of the cross key D2, which is an example of the specific operation means, is an operation of changing at least one of the volume and the amount of light when the menu MN is not called by the operation of the effect button D1. On the other hand, the operation of the cross key D2 is an operation of changing an item (game effect) or an operation of changing the appearance rate, which is an example of the effect mode, when the menu MN is called. In the present embodiment, by calling the menu MN using the effect button D1, a predetermined specific condition is satisfied. That is, the specific condition can be satisfied while the customization screen is displayed. The cross key D2, which is an example of the specific operation means, includes keys D2u and D2d, which are examples of the first specific operation means, and keys D2l, D2r, which are examples of the second specific operation means. When the specific condition is not satisfied, the operation of the keys D2u and D2d is an operation of changing the volume, and the operation of the keys D2l and D2r is an operation of changing the amount of light. In the present embodiment, the customization screen is not displayed depending on the operation of the cross key D2. That is, the specific condition is not satisfied by the operation of the cross key D2.

During the third period T3, the operation related to customization using the cross key D2 is an example of a specific operation different from the operation of changing at least one of the volume and the amount of light. That is, the specific operation is an operation for customizing the effect element (for example, the appearance rate of a predetermined effect). Specifically, when the specific condition is satisfied, the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, which is an example of the first specific operation means, is a first specific operation different from the volume change operation (as an example, an item selection operation). Will be. Further, the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, which is an example of the second specific operation means, is a second specific operation (for example, an operation of selecting the appearance rate) different from the operation of changing the light amount. Then, when the specific condition is satisfied, it is restricted to change the volume and the amount of light by operating the cross key D2.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, during the standby period including a specific period (silence period), the sub-control CPU 51 puts three rows of effect symbols EZ and an image for demo effect (non-existence) on the first layer having a low priority. (Fig.) Is arranged, and the customization information Ci, the volume meter MS, and the light amount meter ML are arranged on the second layer having a high priority to control the display. The sub-control CPU 51 generates a third layer having a lower priority than the first layer and the second layer, and arranges and displays a background image on the third layer. Therefore, during the standby period, the effect symbol EZ is displayed using the first layer, while the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed using the second layer. As a result, during the standby period, in the effect display device EH, three rows of effect symbols EZ and an image for demo effect are arranged on the front side of the background image, and the customization information Ci and the volume meter MS are further arranged on the front side. , And the light intensity meter ML is displayed in the arranged state. Therefore, during the standby period, the visibility of the customization information Ci, the volume meter MS, and the light amount meter ML is higher than that of the three rows of effect symbols EZ and the demo effect image.

Next, the control contents during the game period will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a fourth period T4 in which the operation of the cross key D2 can be received to adjust the volume and the amount of light in the period excluding the special period of the game period. do. That is, in the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fourth period T4 when the special period ends, and ends the fourth period T4 at the same time as the start of the special period. In one example of the present embodiment, a period during which the reach effect (SR effect as an example) is being executed is defined as a special period during the period during which the variable game is being executed. Not limited to this, the special period may be set to the period from the temporary stop display of the first row of the effect symbols EZ in the three rows of the effect symbols EZ to the end of the effect game. It may be set as a period from the start to the end of the production game after a predetermined period has elapsed. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, a period from the start to the end of the ending time is defined as a special period during the period during which the jackpot game is being executed. Not limited to this, the special period may be set to the period during which the specific jackpot effect is being executed, or may be set to the period from the start to the end of the opening time.

In the fourth period T4, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML. In the fourth period T4, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to change the volume LV based on the operation signals of the upper key D2u and the lower key D2d in the same manner as in the second period T2. In the fourth period T4, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to change the light intensity LV based on the operation signals of the left key D2l and the right key D2r in the same manner as in the second period T2.

When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, the volume meter MS is displayed on the display LV corresponding to the changed volume LV, and when the volume LV is not changed, the current display is displayed. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the volume meter MS is displayed in the LV state. When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, it changes to the volume of the changed volume LV, continuously outputs the effect sound being output, and when the volume LV is not changed, The speaker SP is controlled so as to maintain the current volume LV volume and continuously output the effect sound being output. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the current light intensity of the light intensity LV regardless of whether the volume LV is changed or not based on the operation of the keys D2u and D2d, and the effect light emission during execution is performed. Control the decorative lamp LA to continue running.

When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light amount LV based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the light amount meter ML on the display LV corresponding to the changed light amount LV, and when the light amount LV is not changed, the current display. The effect display device EH is controlled so that the light intensity meter ML is displayed as it is in LV. When the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light amount LV based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the sub-control CPU 51 changes to the light amount of the changed light amount LV, continuously executes the effect light emission during execution, and when the light amount LV is not changed, The decorative lamp LA is controlled so that the current amount of light LV is maintained and the effect emission during execution is continuously executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 maintains the current volume LV volume regardless of whether the light amount LV is changed or not based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, and the effect sound being output is being output. Is controlled so that the speaker SP is continuously output.

In the fourth period T4, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the fourth period T4 when a predetermined period elapses or a special period starts after the last input of the operation signal from any key of the cross key D2. Then, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to hide the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML.

During the period during which the variable game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 arranges the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML on the first layer having a low priority, and arranges three rows of effect symbols EZ on the second layer having a high priority. do. The sub-control CPU 51 arranges and displays the background image on the third layer, which has a lower priority than the first layer and the second layer. As described above, during the period in which the variable game is being executed, the effect symbol EZ is displayed using the second layer, while the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed using the first layer. As a result, during the period during which the variable game is being executed, in the effect display device EH, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are arranged on the front side of the background image, and three rows of effect symbols EZ are further arranged on the front side thereof. It is displayed in the placed state.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the transparency of the first layer and the second layer to a value larger than 0%. As a result, during the period in which the variable game is being executed, in the portion where the three rows of the effect symbols EZ, the volume meter MS, and the light intensity meter ML overlap, the volume meter MS and the volume meter MS and the volume meter MS and the volume meter MS are placed on the three rows of the effect symbols EZ. The light meter ML can be seen through. In addition, the background image can be seen through from above the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML. Therefore, during the period during which the variable game is being executed, the visibility of the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML is lower than that of the three-row production symbol EZ. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume meter MS, which is an example of the volume image, is displayed in the first aspect during the period during which the variable game is being executed, and is compared with the first aspect in at least a specific period of the waiting period. It is displayed in the second aspect, which is easy to see. The same applies to the light meter ML.

During the period during which the jackpot game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 arranges the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML on the first layer, and arranges the image for the jackpot effect on the second layer. That is, the volume meter MS is displayed in the first aspect during the period during which the jackpot game is being executed, and is displayed in the second aspect, which is easier to see than the first aspect, at least in the specific period of the waiting period. Will be done. The same applies to the light meter ML. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has the cross key D2, which is an example of the second operating means, in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds by the sub-control CPU 51 executing the above-mentioned control. The volume can be set based on the operation of. Then, when the volume can be changed based on the operation of the cross key D2, the effect display device EH, which is an example of the image display means, is an example of the volume image in which the current set volume (volume LV) can be specified. The meter MS can be displayed.

The operation of the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the effect display device EH, when the volume can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2, the volume meter MS capable of specifying the volume LV which is the current set volume can be displayed. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first volume range is set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, the volume can be adjusted in the range of the volume LV0 to 2 based on the operation of the cross key D2, and the volume LV can be adjusted. With the adjustment, the volume meter MS may change in the range of display LV0 to 2. Similarly, when the second volume range is set, the volume can be adjusted in the range of volume LV0 to 3 based on the operation of the cross key D2, and the volume meter MS displays LV0 to 3 as the volume LV is adjusted. It can change within the range of. Further, when the third volume range is set, the volume can be adjusted in the range of the volume LV0 to 6 based on the operation of the cross key D2, and the volume meter MS displays the display LV0 to 6 as the volume LV is adjusted. Can vary in range.

Here, in the effect display device EH, the information corresponding to the light amount upper limit information UL additionally displayed on the light amount meter ML (volume upper limit information US) is not displayed. As described above, the volume upper limit information US can be assumed to be a frame surrounding the volume meter area RS, a scale indicating the upper end portion of the volume meter area RS, and the like. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume meter MS, which is an example of the volume image, displays the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds in an unspecified manner.

Assuming that the volume upper limit information US as described above is displayed on the effect display device EH, when the first volume range is set, the maximum volume LV in the first volume range is set. However, the portion corresponding to the display LV3 to 6 remains blank. Similarly, when the second volume range is set, even if the maximum volume LV in the second volume range is set, the portion corresponding to the display LVs 4 to 6 remains blank. Then, when the third volume range is set, the entire volume meter area RS is filled with the volume mass ms only when the maximum volume LV in the third volume range is set. Therefore, when the volume upper limit information US is displayed on the effect display device EH, the volume range that the player can adjust by operating the cross key D2 is limited by the operation of the volume switch Ds by the administrator. I can recognize it. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the volume upper limit information US is not displayed, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds.

In the present embodiment, when the volume LV changes by one level based on the operation of the cross key D2, the amount of change of the volume meter MS corresponding to the one level is the volume range set by the operation of the volume switch Ds. Is the same for one volume mass ms regardless of the volume range. In the present embodiment, one level of the volume LV can be grasped as a predetermined amount, any one of the first to third volume ranges can be grasped as the first range, and the other volume range can be grasped as the second range. be. Therefore, when the volume LV is changed by operating the cross key D2, the set volume range cannot be immediately specified from the amount of change in the volume meter MS.

When the light amount can be changed based on the operation of the cross key D2, the effect display device EH can display a light amount meter ML capable of specifying the current light amount LV (set light amount). Then, in the effect display device EH, the light amount upper limit information UL is displayed together with the light amount meter ML. Therefore, it can be said that the light amount meter ML is displayed in such a manner that the upper limit of the light amount that can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2 can be specified. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light amount range cannot be changed based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, and the light amount LV can be changed based on the operation of the cross key D2 in the specified light amount range. Is. Therefore, for the light amount meter ML having a fixed light amount range, the display of the light amount upper limit information UL makes it possible to grasp the range in which the light amount can be adjusted and enhance the convenience of the player.

In the speaker SP, when the volume is changed based on the volume change operation using the cross key D2, the first voice is output at the changed volume, and based on the light amount change operation using the cross key D2. When the amount of light is changed, the second sound is output at a predetermined volume regardless of the amount of light changed. Here, the predetermined volume is the current set volume (volume LV). Further, in the present embodiment, the first voice during execution of the variable game is an effect voice related to the variable game, and the first voice during the standby state is a reception voice that can specify the reception of the volume change operation. be. Therefore, during the period when the variable game is being executed, if the volume setting is changed while the effect sound is being output, the change in the volume setting is notified by changing the volume of the output effect sound. Will be. Therefore, the volume of the effect voice being executed is not interrupted, and the volume is changed from the middle of the process, so that the player can enjoy the sound effect. In particular, when the production sound is continuously output for a predetermined time as represented by a musical piece, the sound unrelated to the production sound being output is output to enhance the interest of the player. There is a risk of lowering it. In this embodiment, such a problem can be suitably solved. On the other hand, at least in the waiting period in which the variable game is not executed, a specific period in which the production sound is not output is included, and when the volume setting (volume LV) is changed in the specific period, the operation unit (as an example, a cross). The change in the volume setting is notified by outputting the reception voice that can specify the operation acceptance of the key D2). Therefore, even during the period when the effect sound is not output, the change in the volume setting can be preferably recognized.

The effect of the first embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the manager of the gaming machine can change the volume range by using the first operating means (as an example, the volume switch Ds), the gaming machine can be played according to the convenience of management. You can limit the range of volume control by the person. On the other hand, when the player can change the volume using the second operating means (cross key D2 as an example), a volume image (volume meter MS as an example) capable of specifying the current set volume (volume LV) is displayed. Where possible, the volume image is displayed in a mode in which the volume range being set cannot be specified. In general, if the player becomes aware of the limitation of the range in which the volume can be adjusted, he / she may feel the inconvenience of not being able to freely change the volume, which may reduce the interest of the player. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(2) According to the present embodiment, the administrator of the gaming machine cannot change the light amount range by using the first operating means (for example, the volume switch Ds). Then, when the player can change the light amount using the second operating means (cross key D2 as an example), a light amount image (light amount meter ML as an example) capable of specifying the current set light amount (light amount LV) is displayed. Where possible, the light quantity image is displayed in an manner in which the upper limit of the light quantity LV that can be set can be specified. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the amount of light.

(3) According to the present embodiment, when the light amount LV is set to the maximum light amount L in the specified light amount range, the display area of the light amount image (as an example, the light amount meter ML) becomes the maximum, and the maximum display is concerned. An image (as an example, light amount upper limit information UL) capable of specifying an area (as an example, a light amount meter area RL) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to further understand the range in which the amount of light can be adjusted. On the other hand, for the volume image (volume meter MS as an example), since such an image (volume upper limit information US as an example) is not displayed, the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator. It can be difficult to recognize.

(4) According to the present embodiment, the second operating means (keys D2u, D2d as an example) used for setting the volume and the second operating means (keys D2l, D2r as an example) used for setting the light amount are different. Since it is an operation means, it is possible for the player to easily understand the operation method for adjusting the volume and the amount of light. The keys D2u and D2d are examples of an operation unit and an operation device for volume, and the keys D2l and D2r are examples of an operation unit and an operation device for light intensity.

(5) According to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the volume range set by the administrator is the first range or the second range, the volume image when the set volume (volume LV) changes by a predetermined amount. (As an example, the volume meter MS) has the same amount of change. In general, if the player becomes aware of the limitation of the range in which the volume can be adjusted, he / she may feel the inconvenience of not being able to freely change the volume, which may reduce the interest of the player. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(6) In the present embodiment, the volume image (as an example, the volume meter MS) displays the upper limit of the settable volume LV in an unspecified manner. Therefore, it can be further difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator.

(7) According to the present embodiment, since the first sound (as an example, the effect sound and the first reception sound) is output at the changed volume, the changed volume can be easily recognized. On the other hand, regardless of the changed light intensity, the second audio (second reception audio as an example) is output at a predetermined volume, so it is clear that items unrelated to the volume have been customized. Can be recognized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the meanings of the first voice and the second voice can be clarified, and it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the two. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the difficulty in grasping which of the volume and the amount of light is adjusted.

(8) According to the present embodiment, since the predetermined volume is the current set volume (volume LV), when the light amount is adjusted, the set volume can be grasped at the same time. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be enhanced.

(9) According to the present embodiment, since the first voice during execution of the variable game is the production voice related to the variable game, it is difficult to interfere with the output of the production voice related to the variable game, and the player's interest is enhanced. It is suppressed that it is lowered. On the other hand, since the first voice in the standby state is a reception voice that can specify the reception of the first operation, it is possible to clearly grasp the reception of the first operation.

(10) According to the present embodiment, since the first voice (as an example, the production voice and the first reception voice) and the second voice (as an example, the second reception voice) are different types of voice, the volume is changed. It is possible to clearly distinguish whether the amount of light has been changed or not.

(11) According to the present embodiment, when the set light amount (light amount LV) is changed, the first light emission (as an example, the effect light emission and the second reception light emission) is performed with the changed light amount. The amount of light can be easily recognized. On the other hand, when the set volume (volume LV) is changed, the second light emission (for example, the first reception light emission) is performed at a predetermined light amount regardless of the changed volume. Can make you clearly recognize that you have customized something that is not relevant. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the meanings of the first light emission and the second light emission can be clarified, and it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the two. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the difficulty in grasping which of the volume and the amount of light is adjusted.

(12) According to the present embodiment, since the predetermined light amount is the current set light amount (light amount LV), when the volume is adjusted, the set light amount can be grasped at the same time. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be enhanced.

(13) According to the present embodiment, the notification is performed by different light emission from the first light emission (as an example, the effect light emission and the second reception light emission) regarding the amount of light and the second light emission (for example, the first reception light emission) regarding the volume. It is possible to clearly distinguish whether the volume has been changed or the amount of light has been changed.

(14) According to the present embodiment, the specific operating means (for example, the cross key D2) can change at least one of the volume and the amount of light when the specific condition is not satisfied, while the specific condition (14). When the customize screen is being called as an example), a specific operation different from the change operation (as an example, an operation related to the effect adjustment function) becomes possible. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to separately provide an operating means for performing a specific operation, and it is possible to prevent the configuration of the gaming machine from becoming complicated.

(15) According to the present embodiment, while the specific condition is satisfied (as an example, the customization screen is being called), the volume and the amount of light can be changed by operating the specific operation means (as an example, the cross key D2). Can not. Therefore, it can be temporarily dedicated as an operation means for performing a specific operation. Therefore, the change operation and the specific operation can be clearly separated.

(16) According to the present embodiment, the specific operation means for changing the volume (keys D2u, D2d as an example) and the specific operation means for changing the light amount (keys D2l, D2r as an example). Are different operating means. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can easily understand the operation method for adjusting the volume and the amount of light.

(17) According to the present embodiment, whether the operation of the specific operation means (for example, the cross key D2) is a change operation or a specific operation is changed in conjunction with the display of the customization screen. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand the change in the function of the specific operating means.

(18) According to the present embodiment, the specific operation (as an example, the operation related to the effect adjustment function) is an operation for customizing an effect element different from the volume and the amount of light, and is dedicated for such an operation. It is not necessary to have an operating means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the configuration of the gaming machine from becoming complicated.

(19) According to the present embodiment, the operation of the first specific operation means (keys D2u, D2d as an example) and the operation of the second specific operation means (keys D2l, D2r as an example) are different specific operations. It is possible. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated operation means for performing each specific operation.

(20) According to the present embodiment, during the period during which the variable game is being executed, the change in the volume setting (volume LV) is notified by changing the volume of the effect voice. Therefore, since no extra sound is output separately from the production sound, the production sound itself can be entertained by the player. On the other hand, since the reception voice is output even in the specific period in which the production voice is not output, at least in the waiting period in which the variable game is not executed, the change in the volume setting can be recognized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is easy to grasp the change in the volume regardless of whether the variable game is being executed or not being executed (waiting period). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

(21) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to display a volume image (as an example, a volume meter MS) capable of specifying the current volume setting (volume LV). Then, since the volume image is displayed in a mode that is harder to see than during the execution of the variable game and during the waiting period (specific period), it interferes with the image display related to the variable game. Is suppressed.

(22) According to the present embodiment, when the volume can be changed and set by the operation of the specific operation means (cross key D2 as an example), the volume image (volume meter MS as an example) is displayed. The current set volume (volume LV) can be specified. Here, the volume image is displayed using a second display layer (second layer) that is relatively prioritized in the image display means during a specific period. As a result, in the present embodiment, the volume image can be displayed with priority over the effect symbol EZ, and it is possible to preferably suppress the difficulty in visually recognizing the volume image in relation to other images. Therefore, it is easy to specify the current set volume, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(23) According to the present embodiment, the volume image (as an example, the volume meter MS) is displayed using the first display layer (first layer) having a relatively low priority during the execution of the variable game. Therefore, the display of the volume image is prevented from interfering with the image display related to the variable game.

(Second Embodiment)
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and similar controls as those described above will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the relationship between the volume range that can be set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, the volume LV that can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2, and the display LV of the volume meter MS is the first embodiment. Is different. The light amount adjusting function is the same as that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 12, in an example of the present embodiment, the first volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV6, from “0” to “S / 12” in S / 12 increments, with reference to the maximum volume S of the sound effect. "2S / 12"-> "3S / 12"-> "4S / 12"-> "5S / 12"-> "6S / 12". The second volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV6, in increments of S / 9, "0" → "S / 9" → "2S / 9" → "3S / 9" → "4S / 9" → "5S / 9". "→" 6S / 9 "is a range of all 7 stages. The third volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV6, in increments of S / 6, "0" → "S / 6" → "2S / 6" → "3S / 6" → "4S / 6" → "5S / 6". "→" S "is a range of all 7 stages.

In one example of the present embodiment, the maximum volume that can be adjusted increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range, while the minimum volume is a predetermined volume (zero as an example). It is the same. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, the number of adjustable volume LVs (number of steps) is the same regardless of the volume range. Then, in one example of the present embodiment, the amount of change in the volume per level of the volume LV increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range.

The relationship between the internally set volume LV and the display LV of the volume meter MS displayed by the effect display device EH will be described. When the volume is internally set to LV0, the effect display device EH displays the volume meter MS in the mode of display LV0. That is, the volume meter MS is not displayed. Similarly, the volume LV1 becomes the display LV1, the volume LV2 becomes the display LV2, the volume LV3 becomes the display LV3, the volume LV4 becomes the display LV4, the volume LV5 becomes the display LV5, and the volume LV6 becomes the display LV6.

The operation of the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, regardless of which volume range is set, the volume can be adjusted in the range of the volume LV0 to 6 based on the operation of the cross key D2, and the volume LV can be adjusted. With the adjustment, the volume meter MS may change in the range of display LV0 to 6. That is, regardless of which volume range is set, if the maximum volume LV is set in the set volume range, the entire volume meter area RS is filled with the volume mass ms. become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds.

In the present embodiment, the volume meter MS changes with the change of the volume LV, and the volume meter when the operation amount of the cross key D2 (keys D2u, D2d) is a predetermined amount (for example, one pressing operation). The amount of change in the MS is the same when the volume range set by the operation of the volume switch Ds is the first range and the second range. On the other hand, the absolute volume change amount when the change amount of the volume meter MS is a predetermined amount (one volume mass ms) is when the volume range set by the operation of the volume switch Ds is the first range. And when it is the second range. For example, the amount of change in volume when the volume level (display level) changes by one level is S / 12 when the first volume range is set, and S / 12 when the second volume range is set. It is 9, and it is S / 6 when the third volume range is set. Further, when the volume LV is set so as to be the maximum volume in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, the display mode of the volume meter MS is set by the operation of the volume switch Ds. It is the same regardless of whether the volume range is the first range or the second range.

The effect of the second embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the manager of the gaming machine can change the volume range by using the first operating means (as an example, the volume switch Ds), the gaming machine can be played according to the convenience of management. You can limit the range of volume control by the person. Then, when the player can change the volume using the second operating means (cross key D2 as an example), a volume image (volume meter MS as an example) capable of specifying the current set volume (volume LV) is displayed. It is possible. However, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the volume range set by the administrator is the first range or the second range, the change in the volume image when the set volume (volume LV) changes by a predetermined amount. The amount is the same, and the display mode of the volume image when the set volume is set to the maximum volume is also the same. In general, if the player becomes aware of the limitation of the range in which the volume can be adjusted, he / she may feel the inconvenience of not being able to freely change the volume, which may reduce the interest of the player. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(2) According to the present embodiment, when the volume is set so as to be the maximum volume in the volume range being set, the display mode of the volume image (as an example, the volume meter MS) is the first. It is the same regardless of whether the volume range set by the operation of the operating means (for example, the volume switch Ds) is the first range or the second range. In one example of this embodiment, the volume meter MS is displayed on the display LV6. Therefore, it can be further difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator.

(Third Embodiment)
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the relationship between the volume range that can be set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds and the volume LV that can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2 is the same as that of the first embodiment. The relationship between the volume LV being set and the display LV of the volume meter MS is different from that of the first embodiment. The light amount adjusting function is the same as that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, in an example of the present embodiment, when the maximum volume S of the sound effect is used as a reference, the first volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV2, from “0” to “0” in S / 6 increments. It is a range of all three stages of "S / 6" → "2S / 6". The second volume range is a range of all four stages from volume LV0 to volume LV3, in increments of S / 6, "0"-> "S / 6"-> "2S / 6"-> "3S / 6". The third volume range is from volume LV0 to volume LV6, in increments of S / 6, "0" → "S / 6" → "2S / 6" → "3S / 6" → "4S / 6" → "5S / 6". "→" S "is a range of all 7 stages. In one example of the present embodiment, the maximum volume that can be adjusted increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range, while the minimum volume is a predetermined volume (zero as an example). It is the same. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, the number of adjustable volume LVs (number of steps) increases in the order of the first volume range <second volume range <third volume range. Then, in one example of the present embodiment, the amount of change in the volume per level of the volume LV is the same regardless of the volume range.

Next, the relationship between the internally set volume range and volume LV and the display LV of the volume meter MS displayed on the effect display device EH will be described. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the volume meter MS in the display LV defined in the internally set volume range and volume LV. When the first volume range is set, the volume LV0 is defined as the display LV0, the volume LV1 is defined as the display LV3, and the volume LV3 is defined as the display LV6. When the second volume range is set, the volume LV0 is defined as the display LV0, the volume LV1 is defined as the display LV2, the volume LV2 is defined as the display LV4, and the volume LV3 is defined as the display LV6. When the third volume range is set, the volume LV0 has a display LV0, the volume LV1 has a display LV1, the volume LV2 has a display LV2, the volume LV3 has a display LV3, and the volume LV4 has a display LV4. A display LV5 is defined for the volume LV5, and a display LV6 is defined for the volume LV6.

The operation of the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, when the first volume range is set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, the display is performed every time the volume LV changes by one level based on the operation of the cross key D2. LV changes by 3 levels. Similarly, when the second volume range is set, the display LV changes by two levels each time the volume LV changes by one level based on the operation of the cross key D2. Further, when the third volume range is set, the display LV changes by one level each time the volume LV changes by one level based on the operation of the cross key D2. Then, regardless of which volume range is set, if the maximum volume LV is set in the set volume range, the entire volume meter area RS is filled with the volume mass ms. It will be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds.

As described above, the volume meter MS changes with the change of the volume LV, and the change amount of the volume meter MS when the change amount of the volume LV is a predetermined amount (1 level as an example) is the change amount of the volume switch Ds. The volume range set based on the operation differs depending on whether it is the first range or the second range. Then, when the volume is set so as to be the maximum volume in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, the display mode of the volume meter MS is set by the operation of the volume switch Ds. It is the same when the volume range is the first range and when it is the second range.

The effect of the third embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the manager of the gaming machine can change the volume range by using the first operating means (as an example, the volume switch Ds), the gaming machine can be played according to the convenience of management. You can limit the range of volume control by the person. Then, when the player can change the volume using the second operating means (cross key D2 as an example), a volume image (volume meter MS as an example) capable of specifying the current set volume (volume LV) is displayed. It is possible. However, in the present embodiment, the amount of change in the volume image when the set volume changes by a predetermined amount differs depending on whether the volume range set by the administrator is the first range or the second range. , The display mode of the volume image when the set volume is set to the maximum volume is the same. In general, if the player becomes aware of the limitation of the range in which the volume can be adjusted, he / she may feel the inconvenience of not being able to freely change the volume, which may reduce the interest of the player. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(Fourth Embodiment)
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
In the fourth embodiment, a part of the notification related to the adjustment of the volume LV and the notification related to the adjustment of the light amount LV is different from each of the above-described embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 14A, in the decorative lamp LA during the standby period (standby state), when the keys D2u and D2d are operated, the volume LV is changed or not, and the specified amount of light is used. The first reception light emission is executed at a certain notification light amount l. As an example, the notification light amount l is half of the maximum light amount L, but is not limited to this, and may be less than half of the maximum light amount L, or more than half and not more than the maximum light amount L. As described above, in the present embodiment, the "predetermined light amount", which is the amount of light when the notification regarding the volume change operation is performed, is a constant amount of light regardless of the currently set light amount (light amount LV). ..

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the keys D2l and D2r are operated in the speaker SP during the standby period (standby state), the volume is specified regardless of whether or not the light intensity LV is changed. The first reception voice is output at the notification volume s. As an example, the notification volume s is half of the maximum volume S, but is not limited to this, and may be less than half of the maximum volume S, or more than half and less than or equal to the maximum volume S. As described above, in the present embodiment, the "predetermined volume", which is the volume at which the notification regarding the operation for changing the light amount is performed, is a constant volume regardless of the currently set volume (volume LV). ..

The effect of the fourth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the predetermined volume is a constant volume regardless of the set volume, it is easy to understand that the change in the light amount and the change in the volume are not linked.

(2) According to the present embodiment, since the predetermined light amount is a constant light amount regardless of the set light amount, it is easy to understand that the change in the light amount and the change in the volume are not linked.
(Fifth Embodiment)
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.

In the fifth embodiment, a part of the mode of notification related to the adjustment of the light intensity LV is different from each of the above-described embodiments.
The second reception voice of the present embodiment includes a second reception voice corresponding to each of the light amounts LV1 to LV6. Specifically, the second reception voice includes the second reception voice ES1 corresponding to the light amount LV1, the second reception voice ES2 corresponding to the light amount LV2, the second reception voice ES3 corresponding to the light amount LV3, and the second reception voice ES3 corresponding to the light amount LV4. 2 There are a reception voice ES4, a second reception voice ES5 corresponding to the light amount LV5, and a second reception voice ES6 corresponding to the light amount LV6. The second reception voices ES1 to ES6 are different types of voices.

Then, during the standby period (standby state), when the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light intensity LV based on the operation of the keys D2l and D2r, the sub-control CPU 51 is setting the second reception voice of the type corresponding to the changed light intensity LV. The speaker SP is controlled so as to output at a volume corresponding to the volume LV. As a result, in the speaker SP, when the volume is changed based on the volume change operation using the cross key D2, the first voice is output at the changed volume, and the light amount is changed based on the second operation. At that time, the second sound of the type corresponding to the changed amount of light is output at a predetermined volume.

The effect of the fifth embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, since the first sound (as an example, the effect sound and the first reception sound) is output at the changed volume, the changed volume can be easily recognized. On the other hand, since the second voice of the type corresponding to the changed light amount (second reception voice ES1 to ES6 as an example) is output, it is possible to clearly recognize that the item different from the volume customization is customized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the meanings of the first voice and the second voice can be clarified, and it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the two. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the difficulty in grasping which of the volume and the amount of light is adjusted.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that each of the above-described embodiments and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-In each embodiment, the light intensity upper limit information UL is displayed as a frame surrounding the light intensity meter area RL, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed as a scale indicating the right end portion which is an example of the tip end portion of the light intensity meter area RL. good. That is, the effect display device EH can display an image capable of specifying the tip of the display area of the light amount meter ML when the light amount is set so as to be the maximum light amount within the specified light amount range. May be good. According to this modified example, when the maximum light amount L is set in the specified light amount range, the stretched amount of the display area of the light amount image (as an example, the light amount meter ML) becomes the maximum stretched amount. An image that can identify the tip of the light intensity image at the time is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to further understand the range in which the amount of light can be adjusted. On the other hand, as for the volume image, since such an image is not displayed, it is difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator. The light amount upper limit information UL may be displayed by setting the brightness of the light amount meter region RL to a brightness different from that of other regions.

-In each embodiment, the light amount upper limit information UL is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the light amount upper limit information UL is not displayed in addition to the light amount meter ML. In this modification, the light amount meter ML, which is an example of the light amount image, displays the upper limit of the light amount that can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2, which is an example of the second operating means, in an unspecified manner. According to this modification, since the upper limit of the adjustable light amount is displayed in an unspecified manner also for the light amount meter ML, the display mode can be unified with the volume meter MS and adjusted for the player. It can be less likely to raise the suspicion that the range is limited.

-In each embodiment, the light amount range that can be changed based on the operation of the cross key D2 cannot be changed, but the light amount switch is provided on the back side of the machine in addition to or instead of the volume switch Ds. The light amount range may be changed and configured based on the operation of the light amount switch.

-In each embodiment, when the light amount LV is changed, a different type of second voice (as an example, a second reception voice) may be output according to the changed light amount level. According to this modified example, since the second sound of the type corresponding to the changed light amount is output, it is possible to easily grasp the adjusted light amount regardless of the volume.

-In each embodiment, the volume image (volume meter MS as an example) is not displayed during the game period (as an example, the period during which the variable game is being executed), and is displayed in a predetermined mode during the waiting period (specific period). It may be configured to be. According to this modification, the volume image can be displayed during the waiting period (specific period), but is not displayed during the execution of the variable game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of the volume image from obstructing the display of the image related to the variable game.

-In each embodiment, the volume image is configured as a volume meter MS, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the volume image may be a circle, and the area may be concentrically increased as the volume LV increases. Even with this configuration, the volume LV can be recognized according to the display area of the volume image. The light amount image can be changed in the same manner to recognize the light amount LV.

-In each embodiment, the cross key D2 used for setting the volume and the cross key D2 used for setting the light amount are different operation means, but the operation means is not limited to this, and the cross key D2 used for setting the volume and the light amount are not limited to this. It may be configured to be used in combination with the cross key D2 used for setting.

-In each embodiment, the volume range can be set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds, but the volume range can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2 in the startup process when the power is turned on. It may be configured as. In this modification, the first operating means and the second operating means are the same operating means. According to this modified example, the operation means can be shared and the configuration of the gaming machine can be simplified.

-In each embodiment, the volume meter area RS may be set at a position and range that does not overlap with the area in which the specific image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device EH. As an example, the specific image is a hold icon displayed in association with the hold special game, and a special symbol for notifying that the special game is being executed. The light intensity meter area RL can be changed in the same manner. According to this modification, neither the display area of the volume image (as an example, the volume meter MS) nor the display area of the light amount image (light amount meter ML) overlaps with the display area of the specific image. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the specific image from interfering with the volume image and the light intensity image. Therefore, it is possible to easily make the player recognize the set volume and the set light amount.

-In each embodiment, even if a plurality of types of first voices are provided and the volume is changed based on the volume change operation, the type of first voice corresponding to the changed volume is output. good. Specifically, as the first reception voice, a first reception voice corresponding to each of the plurality of volume LVs is provided, and the sub-control CPU 51 is of a type corresponding to the changed volume LV when the volume LV is changed. 1 The speaker SP is controlled so as to output the reception voice and output the first reception voice of the type corresponding to the current volume LV when the volume LV is not changed. According to this modification example, since the first voice of the type corresponding to the changed volume is output, the adjustment result of the volume can be grasped on both sides of the first voice type in addition to the volume of the first voice. It can be made easy.

-In each embodiment, the mode of the first voice and the second voice may be changed. For example, the first voice in the game period may be a reception voice different from the production voice for the game production, and the first voice in the standby period may be a production voice as a demo production different from the reception voice. good. For example, a voice such as a reception voice may be output as the second voice in the game period, and the second voice in the standby period may be a production voice as a demonstration effect. Further, the first effect and the second effect may be the same type of sound.

-In each embodiment, a voice effect may be executed as a demo effect or a light emission effect may be executed as a demo effect during the waiting period.
-In each embodiment, when the volume is changed based on the second change operation, the second light emission (as an example, the first reception light emission) is performed with a light emission pattern of the type corresponding to the changed volume. You may. Specifically, as the light emission pattern for the first reception light emission, a light emission pattern corresponding to each of the plurality of volume LVs is provided. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 uses a light emitting pattern of a type corresponding to the changed volume LV when the volume LV is changed, and uses a light emitting pattern of a type corresponding to the current volume LV when the volume LV is not changed. Control LA. As an example, a plurality of types of light emission patterns differ in the light emission color (color tone) of the LED built in the decorative lamp LA. Not limited to this, the light emission pattern may differ in the blinking speed and lighting time of the LED. According to this modified example, since the second light emission is performed with the color tone or the like corresponding to the changed volume, it is possible to easily grasp the adjusted volume regardless of the amount of light.

-In each embodiment, the mode of the first light emission regarding the amount of light and the second light emission regarding the volume may be changed. For example, the first light emission during the game period may be a reception light emission different from the effect light emission for the game production, and the first light emission during the standby period may be a production light emission as a demo effect different from the reception light emission. good. For example, the reception light emission or the like may be executed as the second light emission during the game period, and the second light emission during the standby period may be the effect light emission as the demo effect. Further, the first effect and the second effect may be the same type of light emission or different types of light emission.

-In each embodiment, a predetermined effect light emission (hereinafter referred to as demo effect light emission) may be executed as a demo effect during the standby period. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 changes the light amount LV based on the first change operation (as an example, the operation of the keys D2l and D2r), the sub-control CPU 51 executes the demo effect light emission at the light amount corresponding to the changed light amount LV. , The decorative lamp LA may be controlled. In this modified example, the demo effect light emission during the standby state is an example of the effect light emission related to the standby state, and is also an example of the first light emission. According to this modification example, since the first light emission during execution of the variable game is the effect light emission related to the variable game, it is difficult to interfere with the effect light emission related to the variable game, which reduces the interest of the player. Is suppressed. On the other hand, since the first light emission during the standby state is the effect light emission related to the standby state, it is difficult to interfere with the effect light emission related to the standby state, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's interest. Further, it is executed because the change of the light amount setting (light amount LV) is notified by changing the light amount of the effect light emission regardless of the period during which the variable game is being executed or the specific period. It is possible to notify the change of the amount of light without disturbing the effect light emission. Further, in the present modification example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be configured to execute the demo effect light emission from the beginning when the light amount LV is changed based on the first change operation during the execution of the demo effect light emission. That is, when the effect light emission related to the standby state is performed, the effect light emission is performed from the beginning when the light amount is changed based on the first change operation. According to this modification example, even if the same effect emission is performed, it is possible to easily grasp that the light intensity has been changed by restarting the execution from the beginning when the light intensity is changed.

-In each embodiment, the menu MN may be called by the operation of the cross key D2. For example, when the operation signal is input from a plurality of keys constituting the cross key D2, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the third period T3 and sets the menu MN as if the customization screen was called. The effect display device EH may be controlled so as to display.

-In each embodiment, a predetermined production sound may be output as a demonstration production during the waiting period. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume LV based on the operation of the cross key D2, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to change the volume to the changed volume LV and continue to output the effect sound. good. According to this, the audio production as the demonstration production is not interrupted, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the player's interest.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, when the volume LV is set so as to be the maximum volume in the set volume range, the display LV of the volume meter MS has the set volume range. It may be different when it is the first range and when it is the second range.

-In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the effect display device EH is configured not to display the volume upper limit information US in addition to the volume meter MS, but it is not limited to this, and it is set to any volume range. Even when the volume meter MS is used, the same volume upper limit information US may be displayed in addition to the volume meter MS. That is, the volume meter MS can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2 regardless of whether the volume range set by the operation of the volume switch Ds is the first range or the second range. It is preferable that the upper limit of the volume is displayed in the same manner that can be specified. According to this modification, the volume meter MS can specify the upper limit of the volume that can be set based on the operation of the cross key D2 regardless of whether the volume range is set to the first range or the second range. Displayed by aspect. Therefore, it can be further difficult to recognize that the range in which the volume can be adjusted is limited by the administrator.

In this modification, the volume upper limit information US is a volume meter when the volume is set to be the maximum volume in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds as described above. The display area of the MS may be displayed as a identifiable image. According to this, when the maximum volume is set in the set volume range, the image in which the maximum display area can be specified is displayed where the display area of the volume meter MS becomes maximum. Therefore, it is possible to further understand the range in which the amount of light can be adjusted. Further, the volume upper limit information US is the tip of the display area of the volume meter MS when the volume is set to be the maximum volume in the volume range set based on the operation of the volume switch Ds. It may be displayed as a identifiable image. According to this, when the maximum volume is set in the set volume range, the stretched amount of the display area of the volume meter MS becomes the maximum, and the volume meter MS when the stretched amount reaches the maximum. An image that can identify the tip is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to further understand the range in which the volume can be adjusted.

・ After the end of the big hit game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, depending on the type of big hit symbol, a high ball entry rate state may not be given. May be good.
-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the production game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

-The mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be configured to be composed of a plurality of display means, and some of the display means may be configured to be displaceable. For example, the operating means may be singular or plural (three or more), or may be a combination of a plurality of operating units.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.
The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.

(1) The image display means is provided with an image display means, and the image display means can display a volume image capable of specifying the current volume setting, and the volume image is not displayed during the period during which the variable game is being executed. In the waiting period, it may be displayed in a predetermined manner.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub control board, 51 ... Sub control CPU, D1 ... Direction button, D2 ... Cross key, D2l ... Left key, D2r ... right key, D2u ... up key, D2d ... down key, EP ... effect display device EH, LA ... decorative lamp, ML ... light amount meter, MS ... volume meter, SP ... speaker, UL ... light amount upper limit information, US ... volume Upper limit information.

Claims (3)

A symbol display means that can display a symbol and is configured to be able to execute a variable game by displaying the symbol in a variable manner.
Audio output means configured to be able to output various types of audio, including at least directing audio,
The means of producing light and
An operation unit that can be operated by the player,
With control means,
The control means can change the volume setting of the effect sound based on the change operation.
During the period during which the variable game is being executed, if the volume setting is changed while the effect sound is being output, the change in the volume setting is notified by changing the volume of the output effect sound. Being done
At least in the waiting period in which the variable game is not executed, a specific period in which the effect sound is not output is included, and when the volume setting is changed in the specific period, it is possible to specify the operation acceptance of the operation unit. By outputting the reception voice, the change of the volume setting is notified, and the change of the volume setting is notified .
In the effect means, when the change operation is received while the variable game is being executed or in the standby state, the volume is changed based on the change operation or the volume is not changed based on the change operation. Even so, the gaming machine is characterized in that the reception light emission that can specify the reception of the change operation is performed. During the execution of the variable game, the effect means executes the effect light emission related to the variable game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the light emission pattern of the reception light emission is a light emission pattern shorter than the light emission pattern of the effect light emission. Image display means and
Equipped with a special operation unit that can be operated by the administrator,
The volume range can be set based on the operation of the special operation unit.
In the volume range set based on the operation of the special operation unit, the volume can be set based on the operation of the operation unit.
When the volume can be changed based on the operation of the operation unit, the image display means can display a volume image capable of specifying the current set volume, and the set volume is set based on the operation of the operation unit. When a predetermined amount of change is made, the amount of change in the volume image corresponding to the predetermined amount is the first range and the second range when the volume range set based on the operation of the special operation unit is the first range. It ’s the same as when,
The upper limit of the volume that can be set based on the operation of the operation unit differs depending on whether the volume range set based on the operation of the special operation unit is the first range or the second range. ,
The volume image is displayed in such a manner that the upper limit of the volume that can be set based on the operation of the operation unit cannot be specified.
The light amount range cannot be changed even if the special operation unit is operated, and the light amount can be set based on the operation of the operation unit in the specified light amount range.
When the light amount can be changed based on the operation of the operation unit, the image display means can display a light amount image capable of specifying the currently set light amount.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light amount image is displayed in an manner capable of specifying an upper limit of the light amount that can be set based on the operation of the operation unit.

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