JP6996769B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed according to the entry of a gaming ball into a starting port. Then, after a big hit in the symbol variation game, a big hit game is given. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game, for example, various effects such as a notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit are executed.

Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is one that is controlled to a standby state waiting for execution of a symbol variation game. Then, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the standby effect is executed by performing the demo display during the standby state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-158436

However, although the standby effect is executed in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by devising the effect mode of the standby effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that can execute a specific effect and can notify the setting related to the specific effect. In the game machine, the effect control means for controlling the effect and the game area where the game ball can flow down. Adjustment of settings related to a specific effect , a game board having the The effect control means includes a possible adjustment control means, and the effect control means detects the game ball by the detection means between the transition to the standby state in which the symbol variation game is not executed and the elapse of the first predetermined time. If not, the setting related to the specific effect is notified when the first predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the second predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. If the gaming ball is not detected by the detection means in the meantime, the specific standby effect is started when the second predetermined time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state, and after the transition to the standby state, the said. When the game ball is detected by the detection means before the first predetermined time elapses, the setting related to the specific effect is set when the first predetermined time elapses after the transition to the standby state. Although it is not notified, it is possible to notify the setting related to a specific effect when a certain time has elapsed after that, and when the second predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the second predetermined time has elapsed. Although the specific standby effect is not started, the specific standby effect can be started when a certain time has elapsed after that, and the period from the transition to the standby state to the elapse of the first predetermined time. Even if the gaming ball is detected by the detection means, the operating means is in a specific mode when the standby state is continuously controlled after the detection and the setting related to the specific effect is not notified. The gist is to notify the settings related to a specific effect when the operation is performed in.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the game board schematically. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the outline of the waiting period. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the flow of the waiting period. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the operation mode of a movable body. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing a method of volume adjustment and sound quality adjustment. The figure which shows the standby effect determination process. The figure which shows the standby effect switching process. The figure which shows the initialization process. The figure which shows the special audio production start processing. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) 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. A game board 20, which will be described later, is mounted on the frame 11.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 as a light emitting means. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as a sound output means. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, a third operation button BT3, and an operation lever LE as operation means that can be operated by the player. The first operation button BT1 is composed of four operation units of an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a right button RBT, and a left button LBT.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a predetermined display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the big hit symbol is displayed in the special game, it is controlled to the state where the big hit game advantageous to the player is given.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when a normal outlier symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the outlier. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

The information display device 22 may include a state display unit that displays information that can recognize the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information displayed in the state display unit may be information that can be specified to be a high-probability state described later, or may be information that can be specified to be a high-base state described later. It should be noted that these plurality of display units do not need to be provided on the same member (information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be provided separately in a portion different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 on the front side (front side) through which the game ball flows down. Further, the game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 25 for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect execution means for executing the effect. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect of displaying various images (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a variable member 30 in the gaming area 21. The normal variable member 30 can operate in the open state of the normal variable member 30 and in the closed state of the normal variable member 30. Normally, the variable member 30 is in an open state in which a game ball can or is easily entered into the second starting port 29. Normally, the closed state of the variable member 30 is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 in the gaming area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in the open state of the special variable member 32 and in the closed state of the special variable member 32. The open state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The closed state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the large winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state of the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, the large winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 is open to the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the out-port 35 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the out-port sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the out-port 35 passes. In the present embodiment, the out-port sensor SE6 that detects the game ball corresponds to the detection means.

In the present embodiment, among the game balls fired in the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body 80 as a movable means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an actuator A3 for a movable body (hereinafter, may be referred to as “actuator A3” shown in FIG. 3) for operating the movable body 80. As the actuator A3, for example, a stepping motor or the like can be adopted.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an in-situ sensor SE7 and an effect position sensor SE8. The in-situ sensor SE7 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is located in the in-situ position described later. The effect position sensor SE8 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is located at the effect position described later.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability (probability of becoming a jackpot) is higher than that in the low probability state. The high-probability state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that in the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a state in which the ball entry rate is improved, in which the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is improved as compared with the low base state. As described above, in the high base state, the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is improved as compared with the low base state, and the ball entering the second starting port 29 becomes easier. Therefore, it is an advantageous gaming state for the player. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the variable member 30 is normally not operated in the open state in the low base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols ZA and ZB as jackpot symbols of the first special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes symbols Za and Zb as jackpot symbols of the second special symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

In the present embodiment, among the first special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol ZA, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol ZB. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are distributed to symbol Zb.

In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is ended when the first end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the symbols ZA and Za, the first specified number of times (16 times in this embodiment) is set as the specified number of times for the round game. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a second specified number of times (4 times in this embodiment), which is smaller than the first specified number of times, is defined as the specified number of times of the round game.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given.

In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is finished, a low probability state is given, and until the predetermined upper limit number of special games is finished, or before the upper limit number of special games is finished. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the outlier symbol is derived in the special game, the outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the pattern combination that is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" 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 production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different.

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 board 40. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. The deviation variation pattern defines, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 and the main board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41.

The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes by executing the sub-control program. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect corresponds to the effect control means. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a, the operation buttons BT1 to BT3, and the operation lever LE are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE have been operated.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the in-situ sensor SE7 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output by the in-situ sensor SE7. The in-situ sensor SE7 outputs a detection signal when it detects that the movable body 80 is in the in-situ position.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect position sensor SE8 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output by the effect position sensor SE8. The effect position sensor SE8 outputs a detection signal when it detects that the movable body 80 is located at the effect position.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the actuator A3 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuator A3.
Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. When the number of the first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a 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. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. 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.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed in preference to the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the first hold number command capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a big hit is achieved based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number that can be specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not obtained, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the determination of the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the design command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

Subsequently, the standby state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In this embodiment, the period controlled in the standby state is referred to as a standby period. As will be described in detail later, the waiting period is a period controlled when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended.

The main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state when both the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are "0" when the execution of the special game is completed and the predetermined variable interval time elapses. do. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state when both the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are "0" when the jackpot game (ending time of the jackpot game) ends. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state to the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is finished. Set to flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Set to the base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state to the main control RAM 40c at the end of the big hit game. Set to flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Set to the base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a grants a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for which the high base state is given.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the main base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the upper limit number of times.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command). Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is in a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) as an output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify that the high base state is specified (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

Further, in a process different from the above-mentioned process, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the out port sensor SE6, information capable of identifying that the game ball has entered the out port 35 (hereinafter, out port command). Is shown) in the output buffer.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of outliers including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag is set to a value that can be identified as a low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag is set to a value that can be identified as a high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-base state flag is set to a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-base state command, the sub-base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be in the high-base state in the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low-base state or the high-base state by referring to the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

Subsequently, the waiting period will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
In the present embodiment, the waiting period includes a demo waiting period, a waiting demo period, a title demo period, and a warning period. Note that FIGS. 5 (a), 5 (b), (c), and (d) show display modes of the effect display device 27 during the demo waiting period, the standby demo period, the title demo period, and the alert period, respectively. It is a figure which shows.

First, during the demo waiting period, the demo waiting effect is executed. In this demo waiting effect, the aspect of the effect that was executed immediately before the start of the waiting period is continued (maintained). That is, the demo waiting effect is an effect executed in the mode of the effect that was executed immediately before the start of the standby state (the mode of the effect that was executed when the standby state was not controlled), and the standby state. It is an effect that is executed in a manner that cannot be specified. In other words, in the present embodiment, the mode of the demo waiting effect is such that all the modes of the effect executed before the waiting period starts are the same.

The demo waiting effect is executed so that when the waiting state is entered after the end of the special game, the mode when the special game ends and the variable interval time elapses continues. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 continuously from the time when the execution of the special game is completed and the variable interval time elapses. At the same time, the background image HG is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

Further, the demo waiting effect is executed so that when the standby state is entered immediately after the execution of the jackpot game is completed, the mode when the execution of the jackpot game is completed is continued. In the present embodiment, although not shown, the effect symbol at the time of the big hit is continuously stopped and displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 from the time when the execution of the big hit game is completed, and the background image is displayed. It is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

The demo waiting period is when the execution of the special game is permitted and the start condition is satisfied when the execution of the special game is not suspended (indicated as "no suspension" in FIG. 4). That is, in the present embodiment, the demo waiting period is a period that can be controlled when the waiting period starts (becomes a standby state).

In addition, the demo waiting period is when the out-port command is input before the predetermined time (t2-t1) (see FIG. 12) elapses after the standby demo period starts (game to the out-port 35). The start condition may also be satisfied (when the entry of a ball is detected).

During the demo waiting period, the end condition is satisfied when the predetermined time t1 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed without detecting the entry of the game ball into the out port 35. That is, the predetermined time t1 corresponds to the time controlled during the demo waiting period when the game ball to the out port 35 is not detected. Further, in the present embodiment, after the demo waiting period ends, it is controlled to the waiting demo period.

Next, in the standby demo period, the standby demo effect is executed. This standby demo effect is an effect that is executed in a manner that can identify the standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the standby demo effect is executed, the background image HG is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in the same manner as the demo wait effect. Unlike the demonstration waiting effect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the standby demonstration effect, the effect display device 27 displays the background image HG and the effect symbol. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, an effect of operating the movable body 80 (hereinafter, may be described as a “movable body effect”) may be executed as a standby demonstration effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed during the standby demo period. As will be described in detail later, the volume can be adjusted when the volume meter M1 is displayed, and the sound quality can be adjusted when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.

In the waiting demo period, the start condition is satisfied by either the end of the demo waiting period or the end of the alert period. That is, in the present embodiment, the waiting demo period is a period that can be controlled after the demo waiting period and the alert period have ended.

In the standby demo period, the end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 12) elapses from the start of the standby demo period.
Further, in the standby demo period controlled after the demo wait period ends, the end condition is also satisfied in the following cases. Specifically, the end condition when the entry of the game ball into the out port 35 is detected before the predetermined time (t2-t1) (see FIG. 12) elapses after the standby demo period starts. Is established.

In the present embodiment, when the standby demo period ends due to the elapse of a predetermined time t3 from the start of the standby demo period, the title demo period is controlled after the standby demo period ends. On the other hand, when the waiting demo period ends because the entry of the game ball into the out port 35 is detected before the predetermined time (t2-t1) elapses after the waiting demo period starts. , After the waiting demo period ends, it is controlled by the demo waiting period.

Subsequently, during the title demo period, the title demo production is executed. This title demo effect is an effect that is executed in a manner that can identify the standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the title demo effect is executed, the title demo image TDG is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Further, during the title demo period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed.

In the title demo period, the start condition is satisfied when the standby demo period ends due to the elapse of a predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 12) after the standby demo period starts. That is, in the present embodiment, the title demo period is a controllable period after the standby demo period ends.

During the title demo period, the end condition is satisfied when the predetermined time t4 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed. That is, the predetermined time t4 corresponds to the time controlled during the title demo period. Further, in the present embodiment, after the title demo period ends, it is controlled to a warning period.

Next, in the alert period, an effect that can identify the alert regarding the immersiveness is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when an effect that can identify a warning regarding immersiveness is executed, "Pachinko / pachislot is a play that is moderately enjoyable. And "Be careful of the immersiveness." ] And the caution image KG including the characters are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

The start condition for the alert period is satisfied when the title demo period ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the alert period is a controllable period after the title demo period ends.

As for the alert period, the end condition is satisfied when the predetermined time t5 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed. That is, the predetermined time t5 corresponds to a period controlled by the alert period. Further, in the present embodiment, after the alert period ends, it is controlled to the standby demo period.

In the present embodiment, the standby demo effect, the title demo effect, and the effect that can specify the attention regarding the immersiveness are included once each, which corresponds to the standby effect. In the present embodiment, the standby effect is executed in the order of the standby demo effect, the title demo effect, and the effect in which the attention regarding the immersiveness can be specified. Of the effects executed during the waiting period, the demo waiting effect does not correspond to the waiting effect.

In the present embodiment, after each of the standby demo effect, the title demo effect, and the effect that can specify the attention regarding the immersiveness is executed once, the standby demo effect, the title demo effect, and the attention regarding the immersiveness are noted again. It is possible to execute each effect that can identify the arousal once. As described above, in the present embodiment, the standby effect is an effect that can be repeatedly executed during the standby state.

Here, the movable body effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the movable body 80 is located in the original position when the movable body effect is not executed. When the movable body 80 is located in the original position, the entire movable body 80 is located inside the outer shape of the frame 11 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. In other words, when the movable body 80 is located in the original position, it can be grasped as a state in which the movable body 80 is housed inside the outer shape of the frame body 11. Therefore, when the movable body 80 is located in the original position, the movable body 80 cannot be visually recognized by the player.

Then, when the execution of the movable body effect is started, the movable body 80 operates from the original position to the effect position. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, at least a part of the movable body 80 projects outward from the outer shape of the frame body 11. Therefore, when the movable body is located at the effect position, the player can visually recognize the movable body 80. Further, when the execution of the movable body effect is completed, the movable body 80 operates from the effect position to the original position.

When the standby state is entered in the low probability low base state, the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demo effect in the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state, but the second and subsequent times after the transition to the standby state. In the standby effect of, a movable body effect is executed as a standby demo effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the standby state is entered in the low accuracy and low base state, the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state is executed in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. The second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state are executed in an effect mode including a movable body effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the standby state is entered in the low probability low base state, the standby effect is executed in the effect mode that does not include the movable body effect, and the standby effect is performed in the effect mode that includes the movable body effect. It may be executed. In this embodiment, the effect mode that does not include the movable body effect corresponds to the first effect mode, and the effect mode that includes the movable body effect corresponds to the second effect mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, the movable body 80 does not operate when the standby effect is executed in the first effect mode, and the movable body 80 operates when the standby effect is executed in the second effect mode. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the first time corresponds to the first number of times, and the second and subsequent times correspond to the second number of times. Then, in the present embodiment, the low probability low base state corresponds to a predetermined gaming state.

On the other hand, if the standby state is entered in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state, the standby demo will be performed regardless of the number of standby effects after the transition to the standby state. Movable body production is not executed as a production. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the standby state is entered in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state, the standby effect is executed in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. Will be done. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state, the first standby effect and the second standby state after the transition to the standby state. Subsequent standby effects are executed in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. In this embodiment, the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state correspond to a specific gaming state.

As described above, the effect display device 27 and the movable body 80 that execute the standby effect correspond to the standby effect executing means.
In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned voice effect can be executed during the execution of the special game, the big hit game, and the waiting period.

During the execution of the special game, the voice effect may be executed in the effect mode of outputting a predetermined music. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of predetermined music. Then, when the execution of the special game is completed and the state shifts to the standby state, the audio production of the production mode for outputting a predetermined music is continuously executed. In the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state, it is first controlled in the demo waiting period. Therefore, in the demo waiting period, the audio effect is executed in the effect mode of outputting a predetermined music.

Then, a predetermined music is output when a predetermined time t2 (see FIG. 12) has elapsed since the transition to the standby state without detecting the entry of the game ball into the out port 35. The audio production of the production mode to be performed is completed.

On the other hand, if the entry of the game ball into the out port 35 is detected between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time t2, the game ball finally enters the out port 35. When a predetermined time t2 has elapsed from the time when the ball is detected, the audio production of the production mode for outputting the predetermined music is terminated. In this embodiment, the audio effect corresponds to a specific effect.

Subsequently, the volume adjustment and the sound quality adjustment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
First, the volume adjustment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the volume can be adjusted while the volume meter M1 is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 subdivides the meter image into a plurality of elements so that a plurality of types of volumes (volume levels) can be specified, and specifies the volume selected from the plurality of types of volumes. It is displayed in different colors so that it can be done. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the four elements (scale "4") are colored, it can be specified that the selected volume is "four levels of volume". In this embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scale), the louder the volume.

As shown in FIG. 7B, by operating the upper button UBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases, so that the volume is increased. Can be instructed to. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, by operating the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases. You can instruct to turn down the volume. As described above, in the present embodiment, the selected volume of the first operation button BT1 can be changed according to the operation of the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT.

Next, the sound quality adjustment will be described.
In the present embodiment, sound quality is one of the sound output states. Further, in the present embodiment, the sound quality includes the relationship between the frequency of the sound and the output level of the sound (so-called frequency characteristic). The output level here is a value that can specify the output amount when sound is output. Specifically, when the output level is "0", the selected volume is output as it is. If the output level is "3", the output is 3 dB (decibel) louder than the selected volume, and if the output level is "-3", the volume is 3 dB (decibel) smaller than the selected volume. Output at volume. That is, the output level in the present embodiment is a value at which a value to be increased or decreased from the selected volume can be specified. The output level is not limited to a value at which the value to be increased or decreased from the selected volume can be specified. For example, at what ratio the selected volume is output, that is, the output ratio (amplification rate) is specified. It may be a value to be used.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of output modes in which sound quality is determined. In the present embodiment, changing the output mode corresponds to adjusting the sound quality (sound quality adjustment).

Here, the output mode of this embodiment will be described.
The output mode of the present embodiment includes a standard mode, a treble-oriented mode, and a bass-oriented mode. In the present embodiment, a sound having a frequency of around 100 Hz (hertz) is a low frequency sound, and a sound having a frequency of around 5000 Hz (hertz) is a high frequency sound. However, which frequency band is regarded as the bass range and which frequency band is regarded as the treble range can be arbitrarily set by the manufacturer of the gaming machine. In the following description, a low frequency sound may be referred to as a "low frequency sound", and a high frequency sound may be referred to as a "high frequency sound".

The standard mode is an output mode in which, when a sound is output, the sound to be output is output at the selected volume as it is, regardless of the frequency of the sound to be output. That is, the standard mode is an output mode in which a constant output level is defined regardless of whether it is a low-pitched sound or a high-pitched sound.

The treble-oriented mode is an output mode in which a sound is output at a volume higher than the selected volume when the output sound is a high-pitched sound. Specifically, the treble-oriented mode in the present embodiment is set so that the output level is high when a sound having a frequency of around 5000 Hz is output with a frequency of 5000 Hz as a peak. That is, the treble-oriented mode is an output mode in which the sound in the treble range is emphasized (emphasized) and output by adjusting so that the volume in the treble range becomes louder.

The bass-oriented mode is an output mode in which a sound is output at a volume higher than the selected volume when the output sound is a low-pitched sound. Specifically, the bass-oriented mode in the present embodiment is set so that the output level is high when a sound having a frequency of around 100 Hz is output with a frequency of 100 Hz as a peak. That is, the bass-oriented mode is an output mode in which the sound in the bass range is emphasized (emphasized) and output by adjusting so that the volume in the bass range becomes louder.

In the present embodiment, the output mode can be changed when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.
The sound quality selection image M2 is an image capable of specifying the selected output mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the sound quality selection image M2 has an image imitating the characters "standard mode", an image imitating the characters "treble-oriented mode", and a "bass-oriented mode". Includes an image that imitates the characters and a selection bar BG that can identify the selected output mode.

In the present embodiment, either an image imitating the characters "standard mode", an image imitating the characters "treble-oriented mode", or an image imitating the characters "bass-oriented mode" is selected by the selection bar BG. By being enclosed, the selected output mode can be specified. As shown in FIG. 7A, when the image imitating the character "standard mode" is surrounded by the selection bar BG, it can be specified that the standard mode is selected as the output mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the selected output mode (sound quality) is notified by displaying the sound quality selection image M2.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, by operating the operation lever LE, an image imitating the characters "treble-oriented mode" is surrounded by the selection bar BG. This makes it possible to identify that the selected output mode has been changed from the standard mode to the treble-oriented mode. Further, although not shown, the selected output mode is changed to the bass-oriented mode by further operating the operation lever LE, and then the selected output mode is further operated by further operating the operation lever LE. Is changed to standard mode. In this way, by operating the operation lever LE while the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed, the selected output mode can be switched in the order of the standard mode, the treble-oriented mode, and the bass-oriented mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the output mode (sound quality) is changed by operating the operation lever LE. In the present embodiment, the sound quality corresponds to the setting related to the specific effect, and the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment is performed) corresponds to the adjustment of the setting related to the specific effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to the operation of the operation means in a specific mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to a specific operation of the operation means. Then, in the present embodiment, the operation in a specific mode and the specific operation are performed by a single press (operated once), a long press (operated continuously for a specified time or longer), and repeated hits (intervals). Includes (being operated multiple times in a vacant space).

Then, in the present embodiment, in the voice production executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot game, and the standby period, the voice is generated based on the selected volume and the selected output mode. It is output.

In the present embodiment, when the output mode is changed (sound quality adjustment is performed), the audio production is started in the production mode of outputting a special music. The audio effect started in the effect mode of outputting this special music is an effect for confirming the sound quality output in the changed output mode. In the present embodiment, the production mode for outputting a special musical piece corresponds to a dedicated production mode.

In the present embodiment, the special music is a music that is not output during the special game and the big hit game, and is a dedicated music that is output when the sound quality is adjusted. In the present embodiment, the special music output in the standard mode, the treble-oriented mode, and the bass-oriented mode is the same type (one type) of music, but the sound quality of the music is different. As a result, the sound quality of the special music can be focused on, and the sound quality defined in the changed output mode can be easily confirmed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the voice production is started in the production mode of outputting the special music, the special music is output when a predetermined time t6 elapses from the start of the voice production. The audio production of the production mode is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time t6 corresponds to the time when the audio production of the production mode for outputting the special music is executed.

Here, the control related to the standby period performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game end command, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a has a first special hold number specified by the first hold number command and a second special hold number specified by the second hold number command when a predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed. If is 0, a value indicating that the demo waiting period is set is set in the waiting period flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and the demo waiting period is controlled. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t1 in the first standby counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and indicates the time t2 (> time t1) in the second standby counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Set the value.

The first waiting counter is a counter for controlling a waiting period (demo waiting period, waiting demo period, title demo period, and alerting period). The second standby counter is a counter for terminating the audio production of the production mode for outputting a predetermined music during the standby period. In this embodiment, the time t1 corresponds to the first time and also corresponds to a predetermined time. Further, in the present embodiment, the time t2 corresponds to the second time. In the present embodiment, the time t2 is longer than the time t1.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the effect (to execute the demo waiting effect) in the effect mode that continues from immediately before. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to continuously display the background image HG and continuously display the effect symbol as a fixed stop display.

Then, during the demo waiting period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter and the second standby counter at predetermined intervals. Further, in the demo waiting period, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an out port command when the first standby counter is not 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the value indicating the time t1 in the first standby counter again and sets the demo waiting period. While controlling the extension, the value indicating the time t2 (> time t1) is set again in the second standby counter.

Further, when the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the standby demo period is set in the standby period flag, and controls the standby demo period. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t3 in the first standby counter.

The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 when controlled during the standby demo period. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled during the standby demo period, the standby effect start process shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the standby effect start processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This standby effect start process is performed when it is controlled during the standby demo period.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S101). In the process of step S101, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the current gaming state is the low-probability low-base state by referring to the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c.

When it is not determined that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S101: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect as the effect mode of the standby effect (step S105). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the low probability low base state (step S101: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of executions of the standby effect (step S102). In the process of step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the information that can specify the number of executions of the standby effect set in the execution count flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a adds the number of executions of the standby effect once, and sets the information that can specify the number of executions of the standby effect after the addition in the execution number flag. Here, the number of times the standby effect to be executed after the addition is the number of times the standby effect to be started is the number of times the standby effect is controlled after being controlled to the standby state. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of times the standby effect is executed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the execution count flag and determines whether the number of executions of the standby effect is two or more (step S103).
If it is not determined that the number of times is two or more (step S103: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect as the effect mode of the standby effect (step S105). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

When it is determined that the number of times is two or more (step S103: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect mode including a movable body effect as the effect mode of the standby effect (step S104). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby effect start process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process different from the standby effect start process to start the standby demo effect among the standby effects. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image HG and temporarily stop and display the effect symbol.

Then, when the effect mode including the movable body effect is determined as the effect mode of the standby effect, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the movable body effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 so as to operate the movable body 80 from the original position to the effect position. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the current position of the movable body 80 based on the amount of movement of the movable body 80 operated from the original position.

Then, when the movable body effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the sub-control RAM 41c with information that can identify that the operation is valid for the second operation button BT2. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the switching operation valid period. As will be described in detail later, this switching operation valid period is an operation valid period for switching the effect mode of the standby effect.

By performing the process described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state in the low accuracy low base state, the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state does not include the movable body effect. On the other hand, the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state are executed in an effect mode including a movable body effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state (a gaming state that is not the low-accuracy low-base state), the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state. No matter how many times the standby effect is performed, the effect is executed in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect.

Further, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a triggers the elapse of the time t1 after the transition to the standby state. As a result, it will be controlled during the standby demo period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a has the time t1 after the transition to the standby state. When the passage has passed, the volume and sound quality are notified. Further, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a has the time t1 after the transition to the standby state. With the passage of time as an opportunity, the standby production is started.

On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to extend the demo waiting period, so that it stands by. The standby demo period is not controlled when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the state. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a will be controlled during the standby demo period when the time t1 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state and then the time t1. With the passage of time, the volume and sound quality are not notified, and the standby effect is not started. Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a finally sets the game ball to the out-port sensor SE6. The volume and sound quality are notified when the time t1 has elapsed from the time when the sensor is detected. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a finally sets the game ball to the out-port sensor SE6. The standby effect is started when the time t1 has elapsed from the time when the sensor is detected.

Subsequently, the standby effect switching process will be described with reference to FIG. 9. This standby effect switching process is performed at predetermined intervals until the movable body effect is completed, triggered by the setting of the switching operation valid period.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the second operation button BT2 has been operated during the switching operation valid period (step S201). In the process of step S201, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second operation button BT2 has been operated when the operation signal indicating that the second operation button BT2 has been operated is input.

If it is not determined that the second operation button BT2 has been operated (step S201: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the standby effect switching process.
When it is determined that the second operation button BT2 has been operated (step S201: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect (step S202). In the process of step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 so as to operate the movable body 80 from the current position to the original position. When the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, the effect position corresponds to the current position. On the other hand, when the movable body 80 is located at a position on the way from the original position to the effect position, the position on the way corresponds to the current position.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect when the second operation button BT2 is operated. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the effect mode of the standby effect from the effect mode including the movable body effect to the effect mode not including the movable body effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode including the movable body effect does not include the movable body effect. Switch to the mode. In addition, in this embodiment, the operation of the second operation button BT2 while the movable body effect is being executed corresponds to the operation of the operation means in a predetermined mode. In addition, in this embodiment, the operation in a predetermined embodiment is performed by a single press (operated once), a long press (operated continuously for a specified time or longer), and repeated hits (multiple times at intervals). To be manipulated) is included.

When the movable body effect is terminated, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information that can be specified that the operation is not valid for the second operation button BT2. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels the setting of the switching operation valid period.

Returning to the description of the control related to the standby period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter every predetermined cycle in the standby demo period.
Further, as described above, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled during the demo waiting period and when the out-port command is input during the demo waiting period (when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6), the sub-control CPU 41a is sub-controlled. A value indicating the time t1 is set in the first standby counter assigned to the control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c when the control is performed during the demo waiting period and when the out-port command is input during the demo waiting period (when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6). A value indicating the time t2 is set in the second standby counter.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined time t2 is longer than the predetermined time t1 (time controlled during the demo waiting period when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6) (Fig.). See 12). Therefore, when the first standby counter becomes 0 and is controlled from the demo waiting period to the standby demo period, the second standby counter becomes a value indicating a time (time (t2-t1)) larger than 0. In such a case, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the second standby counter at predetermined intervals during the standby demo period.

In the standby demo period, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an out port command when the second standby counter is not 0 (when the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6), the standby period flag is set to the demo waiting period. Set a value indicating that, and control it during the demo waiting period. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a resets the value indicating the time t1 in the first standby counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and sets the time t2 (> time t1) in the second standby counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Set the indicated value again.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the standby demo effect is terminated. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a controls the movable body effect from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect. In this way, when the sub-control CPU 41a controls from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the standby effect is terminated.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 when controlled from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period. In this way, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the notification of the volume and the sound quality is continued.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is a case where the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a predetermined time, and the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after the time t1 has elapsed from the transition to, the standby effect is terminated when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, while the game ball is out. Even after being detected by the mouth sensor SE6, the volume and sound quality are notified.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed from the time and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The volume and sound quality are notified by taking the opportunity of doing so. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the volume and sound quality even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

Further, in the standby demo period, when the second standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the audio effect of the effect mode of outputting a predetermined music.
In the present embodiment, the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapsed time t1, and the timing at which the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period. If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, the second standby after subtraction occurs when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The counter becomes 0. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby period and then the time t1. If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing at which the game has elapsed and the timing at which the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, it means that the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The audio production is terminated as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the waiting period and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period. Therefore, a specific condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. When the time t2 elapses after the subtraction, the second standby counter after the subtraction becomes 0. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the sub-control CPU 41a finally sets the game ball as the out-port sensor. The audio production is terminated when the time t2 has elapsed since the detection by the SE6.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapsed time t1, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing of the movement and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, the time t2 since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. After that, the second standby counter after subtraction becomes 0. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the standby state even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t1 has elapsed and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The audio effect is not terminated when the time has elapsed, but the audio effect is terminated when the time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

Further, in the standby demo period, when the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the title demo period is set in the wait period flag and controls the title demo period. .. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t4 in the first standby counter. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to start the title demo effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the title demo image TDG. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2.

During the title demo period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter at predetermined intervals. When the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the alert period in the wait period flag, and controls the alert period. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t5 in the first standby counter. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to start an effect that can identify the alerting regarding the immersiveness. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the attention-calling image KG.

During the alert period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the first standby counter at predetermined intervals. When the first standby counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that the standby demo period is set in the standby period flag, and controls the standby demo period again.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the information set in the waiting period flag is initialized, and the control related to the waiting period is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the standby effect corresponds to the standby effect control means.

Subsequently, the initialization process will be described with reference to FIG. This initialization process is performed at predetermined intervals. Further, this initialization process is a process for initializing information that can specify the number of times the standby effect is executed.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the initialization flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c is set with information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition (step S301).

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the initialization flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c with information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition. In this way, the initialization condition is satisfied when the control of the standby state (waiting period) ends and the execution of the special game is started.

If it is not determined that the information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition is set (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition is set (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a is set to the execution count flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Initialize the information that can specify the number of times the standby effect is executed (step S302).

In the process of step S302, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "0 times" in the execution count flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify "0 times" in the execution count flag, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the information that can specify the establishment of the initialization condition set in the initialization flag. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

Subsequently, a process (sound quality adjustment process) for changing the output mode performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the operation lever LE is operated while the sound quality selection image M2 is being displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the information set in the output mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This output mode flag is information that can identify the selected output mode.

For example, when the operation lever LE is operated when the selected output mode is the standard mode, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the treble-oriented mode in the output mode flag. Further, when the operation lever LE is operated while the selected output mode is the high-pitched sound-oriented mode, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the low-pitched sound-oriented mode in the output mode flag. Further, when the operation lever LE is operated while the selected output mode is the bass-oriented mode, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the standard mode in the output mode flag.

In this way, when the operation lever LE is operated while the sub-control CPU 41a is displaying the sound quality selection image M2, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the selected output mode (adjusts the sound quality). As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a capable of adjusting the sound quality according to the operation of the operation lever LE corresponds to the adjustment control means.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a process for starting a voice effect in an effect mode for outputting a special music (hereinafter, may be described as a “special sound effect start process”) will be described. This special audio effect start process is performed when the selected output mode is changed.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the audio effect is being executed (step S401).
If it is not determined that the audio effect is being executed (step S401: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to the process of step S403.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the voice effect is being executed (step S401: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sound effect being executed (step S402). In the process of step S402, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the output of a predetermined music or a special music.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the voice effect in the effect mode of outputting the special music (step S403). In the process of step S403, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs a special musical piece based on the selected volume and the selected output mode (changed output mode). Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t6 in the special voice effect counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This special audio effect counter is a counter for counting the execution time of the audio effect of the effect mode for outputting a special music. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special voice effect start process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the audio production when the output mode is changed (sound quality adjustment is performed). In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the audio production in the production mode of outputting a special music, triggered by the change of the output mode (the sound quality adjustment is performed).

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the output mode even when another voice effect such as a sound effect of an effect mode for outputting a predetermined music is executed. With this as an opportunity, the execution of other audio effects is terminated, and the audio effect of the effect mode of outputting a special music is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the audio effect of the effect mode for outputting a special musical piece is an effect that is executed in preference to other audio effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the audio production of the production mode in which the special music is output when the sound quality is adjusted even after the audio production is finished.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special voice effect start process, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the special sound effect counter at predetermined intervals. Then, when the special voice effect counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sound effect of the effect mode for outputting the special music. In this way, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a starts the voice effect when the output mode is changed, the time t6 has elapsed since the start of the sound effect. , End the audio production. In the present embodiment, the time t6 corresponds to the third time and also corresponds to the specific time.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the other audio effects and starts the audio effect in the effect mode of outputting a special musical piece, after the audio effect is ended, the sub-control CPU 41a is started. Do not restart other audio productions.

Subsequently, an example of the aspect of the waiting period will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, it is assumed that the standby state is entered in the low probability low base state.

First, with reference to FIG. 12, an example will be described in which the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1.
First, it is assumed that the execution of the special game is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10.

When a predetermined fluctuation interval time elapses after the execution of the special game is completed, the waiting period is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. Here, it is controlled by the demo waiting period of the waiting period. As described above, during the demo waiting period, the demo waiting effect is executed, and the standby effect is not executed. Here, it is assumed that the information that can specify "0 times" as the number of executions of the standby effect is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, during the demo waiting period, an audio effect of an effect mode for outputting a predetermined music is executed. Further, in this case, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed during the demo waiting period.

If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 in which the time t1 has elapsed, the game ball is controlled during the standby demo period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12.

In this case, by the standby effect start process described above, the number of times the standby effect is executed is added once, and information that can specify "1 time" as the number of times the standby effect is executed is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Will be done. Therefore, the first standby effect is started in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. That is, during the standby demo period, the standby demo effect is started among the standby effects. On the other hand, during the standby demo period, the movable body production is not started. In addition, "possible x" in FIGS. 12 to 14 indicates an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. With this as an opportunity, the standby production is started.

Further, during the standby demo period, the audio production in the production mode of outputting a predetermined music is continuously executed.
Further, as described above, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed during the standby demo period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The volume and sound quality are notified.

Subsequently, if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 when the time (t2-t1) has elapsed, the predetermined music is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. The audio production of the production mode to output is completed. As described above, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, and also between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the audio production of the production mode for outputting a predetermined music is terminated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapsed time t1, the timing at which the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period and the timing When the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby period, the trigger is that the time t2 longer than the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. The audio production of the production mode that outputs a predetermined music is completed.

Next, if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 in which the time (t2-t1) has elapsed, the time t3 after being controlled during the standby demo period. After that, the title demo period is controlled at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. If controlled during the title demo period, the title demo production will start. Further, during the title demo period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed.

Subsequently, when the time t4 elapses after being controlled during the title demo period, the control is performed during the attention alert period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, and an effect capable of specifying the attention alert regarding the immersiveness is started. During the alert period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed.

Next, when the time t5 elapses after being controlled during the alert period, the time t5 is controlled during the standby demo period at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16.
In this case, by the standby effect start process described above, the number of times the standby effect is executed is added once, and information that can specify "twice" as the number of times the standby effect is executed is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Will be done. Therefore, the second standby effect is started in the effect mode including the movable body effect. That is, during the standby demo period, the standby demo effect is started among the standby effects. Then, during the standby demonstration period, the movable body production is started. In addition, "possible ○" in FIGS. 12 to 14 indicates an effect mode including a movable body effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17, it is movable even before the standby demo period ends. The body production is finished. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode of the standby effect does not include the movable body effect. Switch to the mode.

Next, when the time t3 elapses after being controlled during the standby demo period, the title demo period is controlled and the title demo effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18.
Subsequently, when the game start command is input at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T19 in which the time ta (<t3) has elapsed since the control during the title demo period, the standby state (wait period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Will be done.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, an example will be described in which the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1. Since the timings shown by reference numeral T10 to the timings shown by reference numeral T11 are the same as those in FIG. 12, the description thereof will be omitted.

When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the elapse of the time t1, the control of the demo waiting period is extended. For example, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22 in which the time t0 (<t1) has elapsed since the control to the standby state, after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. It is controlled during the demo waiting period until the time t1 elapses.

In this way, if the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the control of the demo waiting period is extended, so that the standby state is entered. Even if the time t1 has elapsed since then, it is not controlled during the standby demo period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. As an opportunity, the volume and sound quality are not notified, and the standby effect is not started.

Subsequently, the game ball is controlled during the standby demo period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23 in which the time t1 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out port sensor SE6.
In this case, by the standby effect start process described above, the number of times the standby effect is executed is added once, and information that can specify "1 time" as the number of times the standby effect is executed is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Will be done. Therefore, the first standby effect is started in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. That is, during the standby demo period, the standby demo effect is started among the standby effects. Then, during the standby demonstration period, the movable body production is started.

Further, when controlled during the standby demo period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are displayed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. When the time t1 has elapsed since then, the standby effect is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, after the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. The volume and sound quality are notified when the time t1 has elapsed.

Next, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24 in which the time t2 has elapsed, a predetermined music is output at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24. The audio production of is finished.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. The audio production is terminated when the time t2 has elapsed since then.

Next, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25 in which the time t3 has elapsed since being controlled in the standby demo period, the title demo period is controlled and the title demo effect is started.
Subsequently, when the game start command is input at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26 in which the time ta (<t4) has elapsed since the control during the title demo period, the waiting state (waiting period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Will be done.

Next, referring to FIG. 14, when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, and after the transition to the standby state. An example of the case where the game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 after the time t1 has elapsed will be described. Since the timings shown by reference numeral T10 to the timings indicated by reference numeral T12 are the same as those in FIG. 12, the description thereof will be omitted.

When controlled from the demo waiting period to the standby demo period at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the period from the control during the standby demo period until the time (t2-t1) elapses. If so, it will be controlled during the demo waiting period. For example, if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33 in which the time tb (<(t2-t1)) has elapsed since it was controlled in the standby demo period, it is controlled in the demo wait period. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, after being controlled from the demo waiting period to the waiting demo period, it may be controlled during the demo waiting period.

When controlled from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the standby effect ends and the demo wait effect starts.
Further, when the control is performed from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the control is performed from the standby demo period to the demo waiting period, the notification of the volume and the sound quality is continued.

Next, the game ball is controlled during the standby demo period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34 in which the time t1 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out port sensor SE6.
In this case, by the standby effect start process described above, the number of times the standby effect is executed is added once, and information that can specify "twice" as the number of times the standby effect is executed is set in the execution number flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Will be done. Therefore, the second standby effect is started in the effect mode including the movable body effect. That is, during the standby demo period, the standby demo effect is started among the standby effects. Then, during the standby demonstration period, the movable body production is started.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T35 in which the time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the audio production of the production mode for outputting a predetermined music is terminated.

Subsequently, when the game start command is input at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T36 in which the time ct (<t3) has elapsed since the control during the standby demo period, the standby state (wait period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Will be done.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the case of shifting to the standby state in the low accuracy low base state (predetermined gaming state), the first (first) standby effect after the transition to the standby state does not include the movable body effect (the effect mode (1). It is executed in the first effect mode), and the second and subsequent (second times) standby effects are executed in the effect mode (second effect mode) including the movable body effect after the transition to the standby state. In this way, it is possible to make the effect mode of the standby effect different between the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. For this reason, when the state shifts to the standby state in the predetermined gaming state, the player can be noticed while having a variety of production modes of the standby effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) When the state shifts to the standby state in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and the low-accuracy high-base state (specific game state), the first standby effect and 2 after the transition to the standby state. The standby effect after the first time is executed in an effect mode that does not include the movable body effect. As a result, while the effect mode of the first standby effect is the same between the predetermined game state and the specific game state, the effect mode of the second and subsequent standby effects differs between the predetermined game state and the specific game state. Can be made. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the production mode of the second and subsequent standby productions according to the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) When the standby effect is executed, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the movable body 80 operates, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.
(4) When the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode including the movable body effect, the effect mode including the movable body effect is switched to the effect mode not including the movable body effect. , The standby effect can be executed according to the player's preference, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(5) By making the production mode of the standby effect different according to the game state, it is possible to attract the attention of the player while giving diversity to the production mode of the standby effect, and to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

(6) If the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 (detection means) between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of time t1 (first time, predetermined time), the player interrupts the game. It may be. In this case, the sound quality (settings related to a specific effect) is notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, so that the player can confirm the sound quality, which is a hobby for the game. Can be improved. Further, when a specific condition is satisfied, the audio effect is executed forever by ending the audio effect when the time t2 (second time) elapses from the time t1 after the transition to the standby state. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed due to this, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, there is a possibility that the player continues the game. In such a situation, the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the audio production is terminated when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. , It becomes easy for the player to identify the transition to the standby state, and there is a risk that the player who is continuing the game may feel dissatisfied. Therefore, in this case, the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has elapsed from the time when the game ball was last detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6, and when the game ball is finally detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6. By ending the sound production when the time t2 has elapsed from the beginning, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling dissatisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) The game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, and the timing at which the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state and the transition to the standby state. If the game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 before the time t2 has elapsed, the player interrupts the game once, notifies the sound quality, and confirms the sound quality before playing the game. It may have resumed. In this case, the sound quality is notified when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is also notified even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. Then, the voice effect is not ended when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the voice is triggered when the time t2 has elapsed since the game ball was finally detected by the out-port sensor SE6. The production is finished. As a result, for example, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the audio production is immediately terminated even though the game is restarted after confirming the sound quality, which makes the player feel dissatisfied. It can be suppressed and the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) Even after the audio production is finished, the audio production is started when the sound quality is adjusted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the sound effect is not executed even though the sound quality is adjusted, so that it is possible to suppress the player from feeling dissatisfied, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

(9) By starting the audio production in the production mode (dedicated production mode) for outputting a special music, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the sound quality has been adjusted, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

(10) When the audio production is started when the sound quality is adjusted, the audio production is terminated when the time t6 (third time, specific time) has elapsed from the start of the audio production. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling annoyed due to the voice effect being executed forever, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) If the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the player may have interrupted the game. In this case, when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is notified and the standby effect is started, so that the player can confirm the sound quality while playing the standby effect. It is possible to entertain people and improve the interest in the game.

On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, there is a possibility that the player continues the game. In such a situation, when the sound quality is notified and the standby effect is started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, it is easy for the player to identify the transition to the standby state. Therefore, there is a risk that the player who continues the game will feel dissatisfied. Therefore, in this case, when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is not notified and the standby effect is not started, thereby suppressing the player from feeling dissatisfied. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Then, the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, and the game ball after the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. Is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6, there is a possibility that the player resumes the game after the player interrupts the game. In this case, the standby effect is terminated when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, while the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. This makes it easier for the player to identify that the game has been restarted, and at the same time, the sound quality can be confirmed by the player even after the game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6. It can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the first embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are not displayed in the demo waiting period controlled when the waiting period is started, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, in the second embodiment, the volume meter M1 is displayed when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the demo waiting period. Therefore, even in the demo waiting period controlled when the waiting period is started, the volume meter M1 is displayed by operating the first operation button BT1, and then the volume is further operated by operating the first operation button BT1. Adjustments can be made.

Further, during the demo waiting period, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed when the operation lever is operated. Therefore, even in the demo waiting period controlled when the standby period is started, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed by operating the operation lever LE, and then the sound quality is adjusted by further operating the operation lever LE. be able to.

In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.
In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is directed to display the volume meter M1 when a detection signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated is input while the sub-control CPU 41a is controlling during the demo waiting period. The display device 27 is controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the sound quality selection image M2 when a detection signal indicating that the operation lever LE has been operated is input during the control during the demo waiting period. do.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume of the sub-control CPU 41a is triggered by the operation of the first operation button BT1 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1 (see FIG. 15). To notify. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the sound quality when the operation lever LE is operated between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to extend the demo waiting period when the out port command is input during the demo waiting period (when the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6) after displaying the volume meter M1. At the same time, the volume meter M1 is continuously displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the volume when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the period from the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. Notify the volume.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to extend the demo waiting period when the out-port command is input during the demo waiting period (when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6) after displaying the sound quality selection image M2. And continuously display the sound quality selection image M2. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the sound quality when the operation lever LE is operated, the game is played between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1. When the ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is maintained even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. Notify.

Further, as in the first embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the selected output mode (adjusts the sound quality) when the operation lever LE is operated while the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed. .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is either between the transition to the standby state until the time t1 elapses, and after the transition to the standby state and the time t1 elapses. Also, the sound quality can be adjusted.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, an example of the aspect of the waiting period in the second embodiment will be described. Since the timings shown by reference numeral T10 to the timings shown by reference numeral T11 are the same as those in FIG. 12, the description thereof will be omitted.

When the first operation button BT1 is operated between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the elapse of the time t1, the volume meter M1 is displayed. For example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T42 after the time td (<t1) has elapsed, the volume meter M1 is displayed.

When the operation lever LE is operated between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the elapse of the time t1, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed. For example, when the operation lever LE is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T42 after the time td (<t1) has elapsed, the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed.

Next, when the entry of the game ball into the out port 35 is detected at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T43 in which the time (td + te) (<t1) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 (the game ball is the out opening sensor SE6). The standby demo period is extended, while the volume meter M1 and the sound quality selection image M2 are continuously displayed. In this case, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T44 in which the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the standby demo period is not controlled and the standby effect is not started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is displayed, if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the player waits. The standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the state, and the volume meter M1 is displayed even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed and the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the standby state. The standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to, and the sound quality selection image M2 is displayed even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6.

Subsequently, when the game start command is input at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T45 in which the time tf (<t3) has elapsed since the control during the standby demo period, the standby state (wait period) ends and the execution of the special game starts. Will be done.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1) to (11) in the first embodiment.
(12) Since the sound quality is notified when the operation lever LE is operated between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the time t1 elapses after the transition to the standby state. Even in the meantime, the sound quality can be confirmed by the player.

Further, in the case where the sound quality is notified, when the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the time t1, the game is performed after the player notifies the sound quality. May have started. In this case, the standby effect is not started when the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, and the sound quality is notified even after the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. As a result, the sound quality can be confirmed by the player even after the game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6, while suppressing the start of the standby effect even though the game has started. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the volume may be adjustable when the volume meter M1 is not displayed. In this case, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated when the volume meter M1 is not displayed, the volume is adjusted and the volume meter M1 indicating the adjusted volume is displayed. You may.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the sound quality may be adjustable when the sound quality selection image M2 is not displayed. In this case, for example, if the first operation button is operated when the sound quality selection image M2 is not displayed, the sound quality is adjusted and the sound quality selection image M2 showing the adjusted sound quality is displayed. You may.

-In the above embodiment, the mode of the demo waiting effect does not have to be the same as all of the modes of the effect executed before the waiting period starts, for example, before the waiting period starts. It may be a mode in which a part of the mode of the effect to be performed is the same.

-In the above embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the standby demo period, it may be controlled again during the demo wait period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the standby demo period, it may be configured not to be controlled during the demo wait period.

-In the above embodiment, the standby demo effect, the title demo effect, and the effect that can specify the attention regarding the immersiveness are included once each, but the effect is not limited to this. For example, a production that includes a standby demo production, a title demo production, and a production that can specify an alert regarding immersiveness once corresponds to a unit production, and a production in which the unit production is repeatedly executed corresponds to a standby production. You may do so.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be configured not to have a warning period. In this case, for example, after the title demo period ends, it may be configured to be controlled by the standby demo period. Further, for example, the standby demo effect and the effect including the title demo effect once each may be configured to correspond to the standby effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the title demo period may not be provided. In this case, for example, after the standby demo period ends, it may be configured to be controlled by the standby demo period again. Further, for example, the standby demo effect may be configured to correspond to the standby effect.

-In the above embodiment, when the standby state is entered in the low accuracy and low base state, the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demo effect in the first (first) standby effect after the transition to the standby state. So, in the second and subsequent (second) standby effects after the transition to the standby state, the movable body effect is executed as the standby demo effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of shifting to the standby state in the low probability low base state, in the first standby effect after shifting to the standby state, the movable body effect is executed as the standby demo effect, but after shifting to the standby state. In the second and subsequent standby effects, the movable body effect may not be executed as the standby demo effect.

Further, for example, in the case of shifting to the standby state in the low probability low base state, in the first standby effect after shifting to the standby state, the first movable body effect is executed as the standby demo effect, and the state shifts to the standby state. In the second and subsequent standby effects, the second movable body effect may be executed as the standby demo effect. In this case, for example, the operation mode of the movable body may be different between the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect. For example, the movement mode of the movable body may include the movement direction of the movable body. Further, for example, the operation mode of the movable body may include the operation speed of the movable body. Further, for example, the number of movable bodies to be operated may be different between the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect. Further, for example, the effect time may be different between the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the movable body effect may not be executed as the standby effect (standby demo effect). In this case, for example, even if the display area in which the effect symbol is displayed is different between the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. good. Further, for example, the images displayed may be different between the first standby effect after shifting to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after shifting to the standby state. Further, for example, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17 may be configured to be different between the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state and the second and subsequent standby effects after the transition to the standby state. For example, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17 may be the light emitting color of the decorative lamp 17. Further, for example, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17 may be the light emitting speed of the decorative lamp 17.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the state shifts to the standby state in a high-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, and a part or all of the gaming states of the low-accuracy high-base state, the first and second times and thereafter. It may be configured so that the effect mode of the standby effect is different. That is, the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low-base state, and a part or all of the low-accuracy high-base state may correspond to a predetermined gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when controlled during the demo waiting period, information that can specify the number of times the standby effect is executed may be initialized. In this case, for example, the first standby effect after being last controlled during the demo waiting period is executed in the first effect mode, and the second and subsequent standby effects after the last control during the demo waiting period is the second effect mode. It may be configured to be executed by.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the first time may not be the first time, and the second and subsequent times may not be the second time. For example, the odd number of times may be the first time, and the even number of times may be the second time. Further, for example, the even number of times may be the first number of times, and the odd number of times may be the second number of times. In short, the first number of times and the second number of times may be appropriately determined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated when the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demo effect, the movable body effect may be executed as the standby demo effect. good. In other words, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the standby effect is being executed in the effect mode that does not include the movable body effect, the effect mode that does not include the movable body effect is switched to the effect mode that includes the movable body effect. It may be configured as follows. In this case, operating the second operation button BT2 when the movable body effect is not executed as the standby demo effect corresponds to the operation of the operating means in a predetermined mode.

-In the above embodiment, even if the second operation button BT2 is operated, the effect mode of the standby effect may not be switched.
-In the above embodiment, for example, when another audio effect is terminated and an audio effect of an effect mode for outputting a special musical piece is started, the other audio effect is restarted after the audio effect is completed. It may be configured as follows. In this case, for example, at the time when the audio production of the production mode for outputting a special music is completed, the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state or the last detection of the game ball by the out-port sensor SE6. It may be configured so that other audio effects are resumed, provided that there is no such effect.

-In the above embodiment, when the voice production of the production mode of outputting a special music is started when the sound quality is adjusted, the voice is triggered by the lapse of time t6 from the start of the voice production. The production has ended, but it is not limited to this. For example, after the voice production of the production mode for outputting a special music is started, the voice production may be executed until the sound quality is adjusted. Further, for example, after the voice production of the production mode for outputting a special music is started, the voice production may be executed until the standby state ends.

-In the above embodiment, the special music does not have to be one kind, and for example, there may be a plurality of kinds of special music.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the production mode of the audio production started when the sound quality is adjusted does not have to be the production mode (dedicated production mode) for outputting a special music. For example, when the sound quality is adjusted, the audio production may be started in the production mode of outputting a predetermined music. Further, for example, the music may not be output when the sound quality is adjusted, and a predetermined voice such as a human voice or an animal voice may be output.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the production mode of the voice production started when the sound quality is adjusted is the production mode of the voice production executed during the special game or the voice production performed during the jackpot game. It may be the same as the production mode. In particular, when the production mode of the voice effect started when the sound quality is adjusted is the same as the production mode of the voice effect executed during the jackpot game, the sound quality is adjusted to be executed during the jackpot game. Since it is possible to execute the sound effect, it is possible to promote the adjustment of the sound quality. Further, by executing the voice effect executed during the big hit game, it is possible to improve the player's motivation to play while promoting the resumption of the game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the audio effect may not be started when the sound quality is adjusted.
-In the above embodiment, even if the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the transition to the standby state and the elapsed time t1, the time t1 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 between the timing and the timing when the time t2 has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the sound quality is selected when the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6. The display of the image M2 (notification of sound quality) may be terminated.

-In the above embodiment, the sound quality does not have to correspond to the setting related to a specific effect, and for example, the volume may correspond to the setting related to a specific effect.
-In the above embodiment, the audio effect does not have to correspond to the specific effect, and for example, the light emission effect may correspond to the specific effect. In this case, for example, the amount of light of the decorative lamp 17 may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of effect modes may be provided and controlled so as to be controlled by any of the plurality of types of effect modes. Then, for example, a background image corresponding to the effect mode may be displayed during the execution of the special game, and the effect mode controlled from the background image may be identifiable. Further, for example, a display effect for displaying a background image corresponding to the effect mode may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the effect mode described above may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a display effect for displaying a character image corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of characters may correspond to a specific effect. In this case, for example, the character may correspond to a setting related to a specific effect.

-In the above embodiment, the out-port sensor SE6 that detects the game ball that has entered the out-port 35 corresponds to the detection means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the general winning sensor SE5 that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 may correspond to the detecting means. Further, for example, the gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 may correspond to the detection means.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the detection means does not have to detect the game ball. For example, a handle sensor that detects that the launch handle 16 is being operated may correspond to the detection means. In short, the detection means may be any one that detects that the game is being performed (during the game).

-In the above embodiment, the operation in a specific mode, the operation in a predetermined mode, and the specific operation are performed by a single press (operated once) and a long press (operated continuously for a specified time or longer). ), Repeated hits (being operated multiple times at intervals), but not limited to this. For example, a single press, a long press, and a part of repeated strokes may correspond to an operation in a specific mode. Further, for example, a part of a single push, a long push, and a continuous hit may correspond to an operation in a predetermined mode. Further, for example, a part of a single press, a long press, and a continuous stroke may correspond to a specific operation.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the standby state, information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter referred to as "demo designation command") is set in the output buffer. It may be configured. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to control during the waiting period when a demo designation command is input.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports 28 and 29, and for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 may be configured to be given a probable change state by passing through a special passage. Further, for example, there may be a first big hit that easily passes through the special passage and a second big hit that is harder to pass through the special passage than the first big hit. Further, for example, after the end of the big hit game, the probability change state may be given up to the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. Further, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a probabilistic state. Then, for example, the configuration may not have a high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage, thereby giving a jackpot game (a gaming machine). It may be a so-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance.

The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
-The function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 27, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 18. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

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(A) In a gaming machine that executes a standby effect during a standby state, the standby effect executing means includes a standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect and a standby effect control means for controlling the standby effect. When the state shifts to the standby state in a predetermined gaming state, the standby effect may be executed in the first effect mode or the standby effect may be executed in the second effect mode, and the standby effect may be executed in the specific game state. When the state is changed, the standby effect is executed in the first effect mode.

(B) In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and notifying a setting related to the specific effect, the effect control means for controlling the effect and a detection means for detecting the game ball are provided. If the gaming ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the first time, the control means triggers the elapse of the first time after the transition to the standby state. When the specific condition is satisfied, the specific effect is terminated when the second time, which is longer than the first time, has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the first time, the first time elapses from the time when the game ball is finally detected by the detection means. It is characterized in that the setting related to a specific effect is notified as a trigger, and the specific effect is terminated when the second time has elapsed from the time when the game ball was finally detected by the detection means. ..

(C) In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and notifying a setting related to the specific effect, the effect control means for controlling the effect and a detection means for detecting the game ball are provided. When the game ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time, the control means takes the opportunity of the predetermined time elapse after the transition to the standby state. When the game ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time after notifying the setting related to the specific effect and starting the standby effect, the standby state is entered. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the setting related to the specific effect is not notified and the standby effect is not started, and the game ball is played between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time. Is not detected by the detection means, and when the game ball is detected by the detection means after the predetermined time has elapsed from the transition to the standby state, the game ball is detected by the detection means. It is characterized in that the standby effect is terminated on the occasion of the fact, and the setting related to the specific effect is notified even after the game ball is detected by the detection means.

(D) In a gaming machine capable of executing a standby effect during a standby state, the standby effect executing means is provided with a standby effect executing means for executing the standby effect and a standby effect control means for controlling the standby effect. Is capable of repeatedly executing the standby effect during the standby state, and when the standby state shifts to the standby state in a predetermined gaming state, the first standby effect after the transition to the standby state is performed in the first effect mode. It is characterized in that the second standby effect is executed in the second effect mode after shifting to the standby state.

(E) In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect and notifying a setting related to the specific effect, it is provided with an effect control means for controlling the effect and a detection means for detecting a game ball, and is in a standby state. If the gaming ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the first time and the first time elapses, the setting related to the specific effect is triggered by the elapse of the first time after the transition to the standby state. Is notified, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the specific effect is terminated when the second time, which is longer than the first time, has elapsed after the transition to the standby state, and the transition to the standby state is performed. When the game ball is detected by the detection means between the first time and the first time, the first time has elapsed since the last detection of the game ball by the detection means. The setting related to the effect is notified, and the specific effect is terminated when the second time has elapsed from the time when the game ball was finally detected by the detection means.

(F) It is characterized in that the setting related to the specific effect is adjusted by operating the operating means in the specific mode.
(G) In a gaming machine that can execute a specific effect and can notify the setting related to the specific effect, the effect control means for controlling the effect, the detection means for detecting the game ball, and the player can operate the game machine. The effect control means is provided with an operation means and an adjustment control means capable of adjusting settings related to a specific effect. If it is not detected by the above, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state, the setting related to the specific effect is notified and the standby effect is started, and the predetermined time after the transition to the standby state. When the operation means is operated in a specific mode until the lapse of time, the setting related to the specific effect is notified, and the operation means is operated in the specific mode as a specific mode. When the game ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time in the case of notifying the setting related to the effect, the transition to the standby state and then the said. It is characterized in that the standby effect is not started when a predetermined time has elapsed, and the setting related to the specific effect is notified even after the game ball is detected by the detection means.

(H) The effect control means is characterized in that a specific effect is started when a setting related to the specific effect is adjusted.
(I) The effect control means is characterized in that a specific effect is started in a dedicated effect mode when the setting related to the specific effect is adjusted.

(N) When the specific effect is started when the setting related to the specific effect is adjusted, the effect control means is specified when a specific time has elapsed since the start of the specific effect. It is characterized by ending the production.

(L) The adjustment control means is either between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time, and after the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the predetermined time. It is also characterized in that the settings related to a specific effect can be adjusted.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Direction display device, 27r ... Display area, 35 ... Out port, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM, 80 ... Movable body, BT1 ... 1st operation button, BT2 ... 2nd operation button, BT3 ... 3rd Operation button, LE ... Operation lever, M1 ... Volume meter, M2 ... Sound quality selection image, SE6 ... Out port sensor.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a specific effect and can notify the settings related to the specific effect.
A production control means that controls the production, and
A game board with a game area where game balls can flow down,
A detection means for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area ,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A movable body that can perform a predetermined operation,
Equipped with adjustment control means that can adjust the settings related to a specific effect,
The effect control means is
If the game ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state in which the symbol variation game is not executed and the elapse of the first predetermined time, the first predetermined time after the transition to the standby state. With the passage of time, the setting related to a specific production is notified,
If the game ball is not detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the second predetermined time, the second predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. , Start a specific standby effect,
When the game ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the first predetermined time, it means that the first predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the standby state. As an opportunity, the setting related to the specific effect is not notified, but the setting related to the specific effect can be notified when a certain time has passed after that, and the second predetermined state is performed after the transition to the standby state. The specific standby effect cannot be started when the time has passed, but the specific standby effect can be started when a certain amount of time has passed after that.
Even if the gaming ball is detected by the detection means between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the first predetermined time , the standby state is continuously controlled after the detection, and the game ball is continuously controlled to the standby state. A gaming machine that notifies a setting related to a specific effect when the operating means is operated in a specific mode when the setting related to the specific effect is not notified.

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