JP7051127B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, various game effects are executed in order to improve the interest of the players. In such a gaming machine, as one of various gaming effects, a sound effect performed by outputting a sound is executed. And, among such gaming machines, there is one that aims to further improve the interest of the player by making it possible to adjust the volume of the sound output in the voice production (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP-A-2016-202395

In such a gaming machine, it is preferable that the convenience for adjusting the volume is high, and there is room for further improvement.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving convenience when adjusting the volume.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game in which a symbol is varied, and includes an output means for outputting sound, an output control means for controlling the output means, and an operable operation means. , A storage means for storing volume information regarding the volume when the output means outputs a sound, a volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume information based on an adjustment operation using the operating means, and a current volume information. The sound output by the output means includes a background music, and the output control means includes the background music among the sounds output from the output means. Attenuation control is possible to attenuate the volume of the sound to a predetermined volume with the passage of time, and the volume adjusting means is triggered by the adjustment operation being performed during a specific period during which the attenuation control is being executed. The volume information can be adjusted, and the volume of the background music output from the output means is attenuated in a specific attenuation mode with the passage of time when the adjustment operation is not performed in the specific period. Then, when the adjustment operation is performed in the specific period, the adjustment operation is performed at any timing during the specific period so as to change in a mode different from the specific attenuation mode. The display means can display the notification information during the standby state in which the variable game is not executed, and the attenuation control may be executed during the standby state, and the standby state may be executed. When the attenuation control is started during the display of the notification information during the state, the notification information is continuously displayed during the specific period and continuously displayed even after the end of the specific period. The gist is that it will be done.

The gaming machine is provided with a gripping means that can be gripped, the gripping means is configured to be capable of a predetermined operation, and the output control means is such that the gripping means is operated during the standby state. It is possible to control the output of the special sound as a trigger, and the special sound may not be output even when the gripping means is operated during the standby state or during the specific period.

The gaming machine is provided with a gripping means that can be gripped, the gripping means is configured to be capable of a predetermined operation, and the output control means is triggered by the operation of the gripping means during the standby state. It is possible to control the special sound to be output, and the special sound is produced when the special sound is already output during the standby state even when the gripping means is operated during the standby state. On the other hand, it may be possible to output when the gripping means is operated during the specific period of the waiting state .

When the notification information is displayed for the gaming machine during the standby state, the notification information may be continuously displayed at the start and end of the specific period.

According to the present invention, convenience when adjusting the volume can be improved.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. Front view schematically showing the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (c) are schematic views showing an example of the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (c) are schematic views showing an example of a display mode of a volume meter and a light amount meter. (A) to (d) are timing charts showing an example of a change in the volume of the background music. An explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of various effects during a variable game and a standby state. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the timing at which the volume meter and the light intensity meter are displayed. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of a change in the volume of the background music when the variable game is started during the fade-out. (A) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of a change in the volume of the background music when the power is cut off.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the following description, top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) shall indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported with respect to one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so as to be openable and closable with respect to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it is not opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a key compatible with the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction to allow the mounting frame 11b to be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame opening sensor SE5 that can detect that the mounting frame 11b is open with respect to the installation frame 11a (shown in FIG. 3).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD as a gripping means that can be gripped. The launch handle HD is an example of a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a handle sensor HS capable of detecting contact with the firing handle HD (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, the handle sensor HS is a touch sensor capable of detecting that the firing handle HD is gripped.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means capable of emitting light. The decorative lamp LA can perform an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame body 11 or the game board YB as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an output means for outputting sound. The speaker SP can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example.

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

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

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

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

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

In the production game, reach production can be performed. The reach effect is an effect in which a reach is formed and a predetermined symbol combination is finally derived in the effect game. Reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third auxiliary control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game 1 It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the frame opening sensor SE5. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a frame opening signal to be output when the frame opening sensor SE5 detects the opening of the mounting frame 11b. As a result, the main control CPU 42 can detect that the mounting frame 11b has been opened. Further, the main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a frame closing signal to be output when the frame opening sensor SE5 detects the closing of the mounting frame 11b. As a result, the main control CPU 42 can detect that the mounting frame 11b is closed. Then, when the main control CPU 42 detects an open signal, it outputs a frame opening command to the sub control board 50, while when it detects a closing signal, it outputs a frame closing command to the sub control board 50. The opening of the mounting frame 11b is an event that does not occur in a normal game and corresponds to a so-called error. In the following description, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is referred to as a “frame opening error”.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the RWM clear switch SW via an RWM clear switch circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input an RWM clear signal to be output when the RWM clear switch SW is operated (pressed). The RWM clear switch SW is a switch operated to clear (erase) the stored contents of the main control RWM 44 when the power is turned on. That is, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch SW is an example of an initialization operation means capable of initializing the stored contents of the main control RWM44. Further, when the main control CPU 42 inputs the RWM clear signal, the main control CPU 42 outputs the RWM clear command to the sub control board 50. In the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch SW is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch SW cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked and the mounting frame 11b is opened. Therefore, in principle, the RWM clear switch SW can be said to be a means that can be operated only by the administrator who holds the key of the locking device 11c.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the handle sensor HS. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a handle detection signal to be output when the handle sensor HS detects contact with the firing handle HD. As a result, the main control CPU 42 can detect contact with the firing handle HD. Further, when the main control CPU 42 detects the handle detection signal, the main control CPU 42 outputs a handle detection command to the sub control board 50.

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

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. In the present embodiment, the sub-control RWM53 is an example of a storage means for storing various information. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. In the present embodiment, the output control means for controlling the output means is realized by controlling the speaker SP by the sub-control CPU 51. In the following description, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP may be collectively referred to as a “effect device group”. In the present embodiment, the effect device group corresponds to the effect execution means. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect executing means includes a speaker SP as an output means for outputting sound, and a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means capable of emitting light. Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp LA corresponds to a specific effect executing means different from the speaker SP.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button D1 and the cross key D2. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an operation signal (on signal) output when the effect button D1 is operated and an operation signal (on signal) output when the cross key D2 (keys D2l, D2r, D2u, D2d) is operated. ) Can be entered separately.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on various commands output from the main control CPU 42. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the mounting frame 11b has been opened based on the frame opening command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize whether or not a frame opening error has occurred based on the frame opening command. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the mounting frame 11b has been closed based on the frame closing command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize whether or not the frame opening error has been resolved based on the frame closing command. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the RWM clear switch SW has been operated based on the RWM clear command. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize the contact with the firing handle HD based on the handle detection command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the firing handle HD is being gripped based on the handle detection command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 4A, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols of each symbol string triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH to display the three rows of effect symbols EZ in a variable manner. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol EZ to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination, and also triggers the input of the variable end command. By displaying each effect symbol EZ in a fixed stop display, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop display. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display with the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), in the demo effect of the present embodiment, a symbol display demo effect in which the effect symbol EZ is displayed and a title information TJ indicating the title of the gaming machine are displayed. It is composed of a title notification effect and. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the start of the standby period, each time a predetermined time elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 produces a symbol display demo effect → a title notification effect → a symbol display demo effect → a title notification effect → ... Control to execute the production.

As shown in FIG. 4B, in the symbol display demo effect, the symbol combination that has been fixedly stopped and displayed in the last executed effect game is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. As shown in FIG. 4C, in the title notification effect, the title information TJ is displayed over the entire image display unit GH of the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the title information TJ is an example of model information that can specify the model of the gaming machine. In other words, the title information TJ is information that can identify the motif of the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the title information TJ is configured to include an image imitating a character string indicating the model of the gaming machine and a background image related to the motif of the gaming machine.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be described.
The jackpot effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the opening effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the round effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect when the ending start command is input. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, the customization function mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The customization function of the present embodiment includes a light amount adjustment function for adjusting (customizing) the light amount (as an example, the brightness of the built-in LED) when the decorative lamp LA executes the light emission effect, and a light amount adjustment function when the speaker SP executes the sound effect. There is a volume adjustment function that adjusts (customizes) the volume.

The outline of the light amount adjustment function will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the light amount level as the set light amount of the light emission effect from 1 to 6 in all 6 stages by the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (keys D2l, D2r). .. Hereinafter, "level" may be referred to as "LV". That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment condition of the light intensity LV is the operation of the left key D2l or the right key D2r. In the present embodiment, the left key D2l and the right key D2r are dedicated operating means used for adjusting the amount of light. Further, in the present embodiment, the range in which the light amount LV can be adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (hereinafter referred to as the light amount range) is fixed to the specified light amount range. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light amount LV can be adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2, but the light amount range cannot be adjusted. Further, in one example of the present embodiment, the light amount LV is configured to be adjusted to the light amount LV6 when the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2 is not performed. In other words, in one example of the present embodiment, the initial stage of the light intensity LV is defined as the light intensity LV6.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off (power cutoff) and then the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed, the light intensity LV is predetermined. It is configured to adjust to the initial stage. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition of the light intensity LV is that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off.

Next, the outline of the volume adjustment function will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume LV as the set volume of the voice effect from 0 to 6 in all 7 steps by adjusting the volume using the cross keys D2 (keys D2u, D2d). .. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment condition of the volume LV is the operation of the upper key D2u or the lower key D2d. In the present embodiment, the upper key D2u and the lower key D2d are dedicated operating means used for adjusting the volume. Further, in the present embodiment, the range in which the volume LV can be adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (hereinafter referred to as the volume range) is fixed to the specified volume range. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume LV can be adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2, but the volume range cannot be adjusted. Further, in one example of the present embodiment, the volume LV is configured to be adjusted to the volume LV6 when the volume adjustment operation using the cross key D2 is not performed. In other words, in one example of the present embodiment, the initial stage of the volume LV is set to the volume LV6.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 determines the volume LV in advance when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off (power cutoff) and then the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed. It is configured to adjust to the initial stage. That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition of the volume LV is that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 51 for realizing the light amount adjusting function and the volume adjusting function will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the light amount LV and the volume LV during either the game period or the standby period.

The sub-control CPU 51 can specify the current light amount LV based on the value of the light amount flag stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53, and is stored in the predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. The current volume LV can be specified based on the value of the existing volume flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the decorative lamp LA so as to execute various light emission effects based on the specified current light amount LV, and also executes various voice effects based on the specified current volume LV. The speaker SP can be controlled so as to make the speaker SP. In the present embodiment, the value set in the volume flag corresponds to the volume information regarding the volume when the speaker SP outputs the sound. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control RWM 53 corresponds to a storage means for storing volume information.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal indicating that the left key D2l has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount LV to the light amount LV one step lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag when the current light amount LV is at the lowest stage (light amount LV1). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal indicating that the right key D2r has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the light amount flag so as to adjust the current light amount LV to the light amount LV one step higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the light amount flag when the current light amount LV is at the highest stage (light amount LV6).

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal indicating that the lower key D2d has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume LV to the volume LV one step lower. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the value of the volume flag when the current volume LV is the lowest stage (volume LV0). Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an operation signal indicating that the upper key D2u has been operated, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag so as to adjust the current volume LV to the volume LV one step higher. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 has the highest current volume LV (
When the volume is LV6), the value of the volume flag is not updated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the volume flag based on the operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 is operated, so that the volume information can be adjusted based on the adjustment operation. Adjustment means are realized.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 does not store and retain the value of the light amount flag and the value of the volume flag when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the value of the light amount flag and the value of the volume flag when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the light amount LV6 to the light amount flag and sets a value that can specify the volume LV6 to the volume flag when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restarted. Set.

Next, an example of a display mode of information (image) related to the customization function will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH can specify that the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible as the information related to the customization function. And, the volume meter MS that can specify the current volume and the light amount meter ML that can specify the current light amount can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the volume meter MS corresponds to the notification information for notifying the current volume information.

First, the display mode of the volume meter MS will be described.
The volume meter MS is configured to include six volume masses ms. As an example, each volume mass ms is configured to include a frame portion and a frame portion, respectively. In the present embodiment, when the volume meter MS is displayed, all the volume mass ms express a state in which the frame is filled by giving a predetermined color tone to the portion in the frame (hereinafter, full state). (Indicated as), or the frame is displayed in a state of expressing an empty state (hereinafter referred to as an empty state) without giving a predetermined color tone to the part in the frame.

Then, in the volume meter MS, as the volume LV increases from the volume LV0 to the volume LV6, the volume mass ms displayed in the full state is increased one by one toward the upward direction, which is an example of the predetermined direction. It is designed to be displayed side by side. That is, as the volume LV increases, the volume meter MS increases the display area of the portion displayed in the full state and extends upward. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the volume meter MS displays the current volume adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 in a display mode capable of specifying.

Next, the display mode of the light amount meter ML will be described.
The light meter ML is configured to include six light mass ml. As an example, each light quantity mass ml is configured to include a frame portion and a frame portion, respectively. In the present embodiment, when the light meter ML is displayed, all the light mass ml are displayed in either the full state or the empty state.

Then, in the light amount meter ML, as the light amount LV increases from the light amount LV1 to the light amount LV6, the light amount mass ml displayed in the full state is increased one by one toward the right direction, which is an example of a predetermined direction. It is designed to be displayed side by side. That is, as the light intensity LV increases, the display area of the portion displayed in the full state of the light intensity meter ML increases and extends toward the right. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the light amount meter ML is displayed in a display mode capable of specifying the current light amount adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2.

Next, the display mode of the customization information Ci will be described.
The customization information Ci specifies that the volume LV can be adjusted by operating the up key D2u and the down key D2d, and that the light intensity LV can be adjusted by operating the left key D2l and the right key D2r. Includes possible information and. In the present embodiment, the information that can identify that the volume LV can be adjusted by operating the up key D2u and the down key D2d is an image imitating the character string of "volume adjustment with the up and down keys". Further, in the present embodiment, the information that can identify that the light amount LV can be adjusted by operating the left key D2l and the right key D2r is an image imitating the character string of "light amount adjustment with the left and right keys".

In the present embodiment, the information related to the customization function is displayed in different display modes during the game period and the waiting period.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the effect display device EH can display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML as information related to the customization function during the game period, while displaying the customization information Ci. do not. Further, during the game period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed in the first display mode which is visible through an image (for example, a background image) displayed in a portion overlapping the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the effect symbol EZ on the image display unit GH when they are displayed during the execution of the variable game during the game period. Further, although not shown, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the execution of the variable game during the game period even if they are displayed during the period during which the variable game is not being executed. It is displayed in the same display mode as at the time.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c), the effect display device EH displays the volume meter MS, the light intensity meter ML, and the customization information Ci as information related to the customization function during the standby period. It is possible. Further, during the standby period, the volume meter MS, the light amount meter ML, and the customization information Ci are displayed in a second display mode that does not transmit the portion overlapping the volume meter MS, the light amount meter ML, and the customization information Ci. In the present embodiment, the volume meter MS, the light intensity meter ML, and the customized information Ci are the same regardless of whether they are displayed in any of the first period, the second period, and the third period of the standby period. It is displayed in the display mode of. In the present embodiment, the customization information Ci is displayed at a position overlapping the effect symbol EZ on the image display unit GH when it is displayed during the execution of the symbol display demo effect during the waiting period.

Hereinafter, the fade-out control that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment and the control related thereto will be described.
First, fade-out control will be described. The fade-out control is an attenuation control that attenuates the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP to a predetermined volume with the passage of time. The fade-out control in the present embodiment is a control that gradually attenuates the volume of the background music (so-called BGM) output from the speaker SP without changing the value set in the volume flag. That is, in the fade-out control of the present embodiment, the volume of the background music is attenuated, but the volume LV as the set volume is not changed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined volume is the volume at which the background music is muted. In other words, the fade-out control in the present embodiment is a control for muting the background music with the passage of time.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the fade-out control during the standby period. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the fade-out control when the first time elapses after the standby period is reached. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the fade-out control over the second time. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so that the background music is muted when the second time has elapsed from the start of the fade-out control. Then, after the second time elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to mute the background music until a predetermined output start condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the output start condition is the input of the variable start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the output of the background music for the game period when the variable game is started. In the following description, the period from the waiting period to the elapse of the first hour is referred to as the first period, and the period from the elapse of the first hour to the elapse of the second hour is shown. The period is referred to as the second period, and the period after the second time has elapsed is referred to as the third period. As described above, the fade-out control can be executed in the second period of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the second period in which the fade-out control is executed corresponds to a specific period.

In the present embodiment, the fade-out control is executed during the execution of the first symbol display demo effect after the waiting period. That is, in the present embodiment, the production time of the first symbol display demonstration effect is longer than the total time of the first time and the second time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, both the first period and the second period are included in the period in which the first symbol display demonstration effect is executed. On the other hand, the third period includes a period in which the symbol display demo effect is executed and a period in which the title notification effect is executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the mode of changing the volume of the background music when the fade-out control is executed will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51. In the present embodiment, the mode of changing the volume of the background music is shown by an image drawn when the volume of the background music is on the vertical axis and the passage of time is on the horizontal axis.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the symbol display demo effect when the variable game ends and the waiting period is reached (time point t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output the background music for the standby period at the output volume corresponding to the current volume LV. In the present embodiment, the background music for the waiting period corresponds to the waiting sound. In this example, it is assumed that the current volume LV is the volume LV6. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the background music at the volume V6 corresponding to the volume LV6.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fade-out control when the first time elapses after the standby period is reached (time point t2). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 gradually attenuates the volume of the background music from the start of the fade-out control until the second time elapses (time point t2 to time point t4). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the background music is muted when the second time elapses from the start of the fade-out control, and ends the fade-out control (time point t4). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to execute the title notification effect when a predetermined time has elapsed since the second time has elapsed (time point t5).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to output the background music at a volume corresponding to the volume LV in the first period (time point t1 to time point t2) of the standby period. Fade-out control can be executed in the period (time point t2 to time point t4), and control to mute the background music can be performed in the third period. In other words, the background music is output at a volume corresponding to the volume LV in the first period of the standby period, gradually attenuated from the volume corresponding to the volume LV in the second period, and output in the third period. Is muted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the fade-out control over the same second time regardless of the current volume LV.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, when the current volume LV is the volume LV6, the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first period (time point t1 to time point t2) of the standby period. While the background music is output at the volume V6 corresponding to the volume LV6, in the case of the volume LV3, the background music is output at the volume V3 corresponding to the volume LV3 in the first period. And sub-control C
The PU 51 corresponds to the volume of the background music corresponding to the current volume LV in the second period (time point t2 to time point t4) regardless of whether the current volume LV is the volume LV6 or the volume LV3. Attenuate gradually from the volume. Here, the length of the second period is the same when the current volume LV is the volume LV6 and when the volume LV3 is the volume LV3. That is, in the present embodiment, the time required from the start of the fade-out control to the end of the fade-out control is a value set in the volume flag at the start of the fade-out control so that the volume LV6 can be specified. It is the same in the case where the volume LV3 is a identifiable value. In the present embodiment, the value that can specify the volume LV6 corresponds to the first volume information, and the value that can specify the volume LV3 corresponds to the second volume information.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the time required from the start of the fade-out control to the end of the fade-out control is the same regardless of the volume LV at the start time of the fade-out control. In the present embodiment, the fade-out control is executed for the same second time regardless of the volume LV at the start time of the fade-out control. Therefore, the background music from the start of the fade-out control to the end of the fade-out control. The mode of changing the volume will be different according to the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control. For example, in the present embodiment, when the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control is the volume LV6, the amount of attenuation of the volume per unit time is higher than that when the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control is the volume LV3. growing.

Next, a mode of changing the volume of the background music when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the fade-out control will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 receives an operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 (down key D2d and up key D2u) has been operated even while the fade-out control is being executed, and the volume is increased. The value of the flag can be updated. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 can update the value of the volume flag when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is being executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume of the background music based on the updated value of the volume flag even during the execution of the fade-out control.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6D, the sub-control CPU 51 operates the upper key D2u while the fade-out control is being executed in the case where the current volume LV is the volume LV3. When an operation signal indicating that is input is input, a value that can specify the volume LV4 is set in the volume flag, and the volume of the background music is controlled to be changed (time point t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the background music at the same volume as the volume when the volume V4 corresponding to the volume LV4 is attenuated by the fade-out control. In other words, if the volume LV is changed while the fade-out control is being executed, the background music is not output at the volume corresponding to the changed volume LV, but is attenuated by the fade-out control from the volume corresponding to the changed volume LV. It is output at the same volume as when it was done.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 fades out regardless of whether the value of the volume flag is updated during the execution of the fade-out control or the value of the volume flag is not updated during the execution of the fade-out control. When the same second time elapses from the start of the control, the background music is muted and the fade-out control is terminated (time point t4). That is, in the present embodiment, the time required from the start of the fade-out control to the end of the fade-out control is performed when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is executed. It is the same as when it is not.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a), 6 (c), and 6 (d), in the present embodiment, the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is executed. The mode of change in the volume of the background music is different from that in the absence. In other words, the volume of the background music changes when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period when the fade-out control is executed, and when the volume adjustment operation is not performed during the second period. It changes in a change mode different from the mode. In the present embodiment, the mode of changing the volume of the background music when the volume adjustment operation is not performed during the second period corresponds to a specific attenuation mode, and the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period. The change mode of the volume of the background music at the time corresponds to a mode different from the specific attenuation mode.

Next, the control related to the fade-out control will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
First, the control related to the adjustment notification sound output when the volume adjustment operation is performed will be described.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to output an adjustment notification sound indicating that the volume adjustment operation has been performed, triggered by the volume adjustment operation being performed. The output of the adjustment notification sound is an example of the adjustment notification effect indicating that the volume adjustment operation has been performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to output the adjustment notification sound at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV, triggered by the volume adjustment operation being performed during the standby period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 has the same output mode as the adjustment notification sound regardless of whether the timing at which the volume adjustment operation is performed is the first period, the second period, or the third period of the standby period. Is controlled to be output. That is, the output mode of the adjustment notification sound is a case where the adjustment notification sound is output when the volume adjustment operation is performed in any of the first period, the second period, and the third period of the standby period. But they are the same. In particular, when the adjusted volume LV is the same for the volume of the adjustment notification sound, the volume adjustment operation is performed in any of the first period, the second period, and the third period of the standby period. This is the same even when the adjustment notification sound is output.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as not to output the adjustment notification sound when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the game period. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment notification sound can be output during the standby period, but is not output during the game period.

Next, the control regarding the welcome effect that can be executed at the start of the game will be described. The welcome effect is an effect that can be performed during the waiting period. In addition, the welcome effect is executed with the content of the effect that welcomes the player. For example, the welcome effect of the present embodiment is executed with the effect content of outputting the voice "Waiting for you". In the present embodiment, the sound output by the welcome effect corresponds to a special sound.

The sub-control CPU 51 can control to execute the welcome effect when the firing handle HD is gripped during the standby period. In this embodiment, gripping the launch handle HD corresponds to a predetermined operation using the launch handle HD. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to execute the welcome effect when the handle detection command is input in the first period or the third period of the standby period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to execute the welcome effect in the same effect mode regardless of whether the timing at which the handle detection command is input is the first period or the third period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the voice "Waiting" at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the welcome effect when the handle detection command is input in the second period. In other words, the welcome effect is not executed during the second period when the fade-out control is being executed, even if the firing handle HD is gripped during the waiting period. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the welcome effect when the handle detection command is input during the game period. That is, the welcome effect is not executed when the firing handle HD is gripped during the game period.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the welcome effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 stores an executed flag that can identify that the welcome effect has been executed in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. Then, when the executed flag is stored, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the welcome effect is not executed even when the handle detection command is input in the first period or the third period of the waiting period. .. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 erases the executed flag when the fluctuation start command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the welcome effect to be executable only once during one waiting period from the start of the waiting period to the transition to the gaming period.

Next, the control related to the frame opening error notification executed when the frame opening error is detected will be described. The frame opening error notification is executed with the content indicating that the mounting frame 11b is open with respect to the installation frame 11a. For example, the frame opening error notification of the present embodiment is executed in a mode of outputting a voice saying "the door is open". In the present embodiment, the voice output by the frame opening error notification corresponds to a specific sound.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to start the frame opening error notification when the frame opening command is input. In the present embodiment, inputting the frame opening command by the sub-control CPU 51 corresponds to the establishment of the specific condition. More specifically, when the frame opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the frame opening error notification even during the game period, and during the waiting period, during the first period, the second period, and the first. The frame opening error notification is started in any of the three periods. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to execute the frame opening error notification at the same specific volume regardless of the current volume LV. In this embodiment, the specific volume is louder than the volume V6 corresponding to the volume LV6. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 is a speaker so as to execute the frame opening error notification at the same specific volume regardless of whether it is during the game period, the first period, the second period, or the third period. Control the SP. In particular, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as to execute the frame opening error notification at a constant specific volume even when the fade-out control is executed. In other words, the voice output by the frame opening error notification is output at a specific volume regardless of the passage of time even during the second period in which the fade-out control is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the frame opening error notification when a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the notification end condition is satisfied when the frame opening error is no longer detected or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the detection of the frame opening error. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the frame opening error notification on condition that the frame closing command is input or a predetermined time has elapsed from the input of the frame opening command. In this case, the time elapsed since the main control CPU 42 detects the frame opening error is measured, and when the measured time reaches the predetermined time, a predetermined command is output to the sub control CPU 51. The sub-control CPU 51 may be able to specify whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the frame opening error was detected. Further, in this case, by measuring the time elapsed since the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the frame opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to specify whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the frame opening error was detected. ..

Next, the control related to the light emission effect will be described.
As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the decorative lamp LA so as to execute various light emission effects based on the current light intensity LV. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 has the current light intensity L regardless of whether it is during the game period, the first period, the second period, or the third period.
Various light emission effects are executed based on V. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 causes various light emission effects to be executed based on the current light amount LV even in the second period in which the fade-out control of the background music is executed. In other words, the amount of light in the light emission effect is not attenuated even in the second period in which the fade-out control of the background music is executed.

Next, the control regarding the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML will be described.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during either the game period or the standby period. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH can display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during either the game period or the standby period.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 is operated is input during the game period. .. That is, during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 hides the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the running variable game ends. To control. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the game period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are hidden when the running variable game ends. .. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 takes the opportunity that a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed after displaying the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML. , Volume meter MS and light intensity meter ML are controlled to be hidden. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the game period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are the volume meters even before the running variable game ends. It will not be displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the MS and the light amount meter ML were displayed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 is in the first period or the second period of the standby period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are triggered by inputting an operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 has been operated. Control to display. That is, in the first period or the second period of the standby period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed. On the other hand, in the case of the third period of the standby period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the execution of the symbol display demo effect, while the sub-control CPU 51 controls the display of the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the execution of the title notification effect. When the operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 is operated is input, the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are controlled to be displayed.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the standby period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are hidden when the fluctuation start command is input. Control. That is, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the standby period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are hidden when the variable game is started. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 is displaying the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the standby period, especially during the execution of the symbol display demo effect, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are triggered by the start of the title notification effect. Is controlled to be hidden. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML during the standby period, particularly during the execution of the title notification effect, the running title notification effect does not end for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). ) Has elapsed, and the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are controlled to be hidden.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C, a specific example of the timing at which the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
The sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed during the game period (time point t11). After that, the sub-control CPU 51 hides the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the running variable game ends (time point t12). In this example, it is assumed that the variable game is not held and the waiting period starts with the end of the running variable game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the symbol display demo effect when the standby period is started.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed during the first period of the standby period (time point t13). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fade-out control when the first time elapses after the standby period is reached (time point t14). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the fade-out control when the second time has elapsed since the fade-out control was started (time point t15). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML being displayed are continuously displayed regardless of whether the fade-out control is started or the fade-out control is terminated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the standby period, the displayed volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are used at the start of the second period in which the fade-out control is executed. It will continue to be displayed at the end. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 hides the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML with the start of the title notification effect (time point t16). Although not shown, after that, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the title notification effect, while displaying the symbol. During the execution of the display demo effect, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are controlled to be displayed regardless of the volume and light amount adjustment operations.

Next, a specific example of the mode of changing the volume of the background music when the variable game is started during the execution of the fade-out control will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the symbol display demo effect when the standby period starts (time point t21). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed during the first period of the standby period (time point t22). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the fade-out control when the first time elapses after the standby period is reached (time point t23).

After that, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command before the timing (time point t25) when the second time elapses after the fade-out control is started, the volume corresponding to the current volume LV (in this example, the volume). It is controlled to output the background music for the game period at the volume V6) corresponding to LV6 (time point t24). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML so as to be hidden.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation start command is input in the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the background music for the game period is played from the speaker SP at a volume larger than the volume attenuated by the fade-out control. Will be output. In the present embodiment, inputting the fluctuation start command by the sub-control CPU 51 corresponds to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.

Further, in the effect display device EH of the present embodiment, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is restarted, and the RWM clear switch SW is operated when the power supply is restarted. When not, it is possible to display a power recovery screen indicating that recovery is in progress from the time the power supply is restarted until the predetermined recovery condition is satisfied. The power recovery screen of the present embodiment is a screen in which an image imitating the character string "Please wait" is displayed superimposed on the black background image. In the following description, the screen on which the normal background image and the display effect are displayed is referred to as the normal effect screen with respect to the power recovery screen.

The return conditions in the present embodiment differ depending on the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is cut off. Specifically, the return condition when the power supply is cut off during the game period and then the power supply is restarted is the start of the jackpot game, the start of the next variable game, or the start of the standby period. That is, when the power supply is cut off during the game period and the power supply is restarted after that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the power recovery screen when the power supply is restarted. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command indicating the start of the opening time in the jackpot game, inputs a variable start command indicating the start of the variable game, or specifies the start of the waiting period. Controls to hide the power recovery screen and display the normal effect screen. As a result, in the effect display device EH of the present embodiment, when the power supply is cut off during the game period and then the power supply is restarted, after the power supply is restarted, the jackpot game, the next variable game, and the next variable game, and The power recovery screen is displayed until any of the standby periods is started.

On the other hand, the recovery condition when the power supply is cut off during the standby period and then the power supply is restarted is the input of a standby command for power recovery that can specify that the standby period is in progress. The power recovery standby command is output to the sub-control CPU 51 in the power recovery control executed by the main control CPU 42 when the power supply is cut off during the standby period and then the power supply is restarted. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the normal effect screen by hiding the power recovery screen when the power recovery standby command is input. As a result, in the effect display device EH of the present embodiment, if the power supply is cut off during the standby period and then the power supply is restarted, the sub-control CPU 51 issues a standby command at the time of power recovery after the power supply is restarted. The power recovery screen is displayed until you enter.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so as not to output (mute) the background music while the power recovery screen is being displayed. Further, if the background music is not output at the start of the waiting period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the background music is not continuously output even after the start of the waiting period. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 restarts the output of the background music when the opening command indicating the start of the opening time in the jackpot game is input or the variable start command indicating the start of the variable game is input. To control.

Next, a specific example of the mode of changing the volume of the background music when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off and then the power supply is restarted will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.

As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, when the sub-control CPU 51 cuts off the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 during the execution of the variable game (time point t31) and then restarts the power supply. , The effect display device EH is controlled so as to display the power recovery screen (time point t32). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to output the background music. After that, when the standby period starts, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to hide the power recovery screen, display the normal effect screen, and start the symbol display demo effect (time point t33). At this time, since the background music is not output at the start of the waiting period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the background music is not continuously output even after the start of the waiting period. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the background music is not continuously output even after the first time has elapsed from the standby period (time point t34). That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not attenuate the volume of the background music because the background music is not output even when the fade-out control is started. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the background music is not output even when the second time has elapsed from the timing when the fade-out control is started (time point t35). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the background music is not output even after the title notification effect is started (time point t36).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off during the execution of the variable game, and then the power supply is restarted, and the waiting period is after the end of the variable game being executed. When becomes, the background music is not output in any of the first period (time point t33 to time point t34) and the second period (time point t34 to time point t35) of the waiting period.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the background music is output at a volume different from the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. Therefore, if the change mode of the volume of the background music is the same when the volume adjustment operation is performed and when the volume adjustment operation is not performed in the second period, it cannot be recognized whether or not the volume LV has been changed. There is a risk. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment operation is performed in the second period, the background music is changed in a different mode from the case where the volume adjustment operation is not performed in the second period. The volume of is changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the volume LV has been changed by the volume adjustment operation. Therefore, the convenience when adjusting the volume can be improved.

(2) The volume of the voice output by the frame opening error notification is a specific volume even in the second period in which the fade-out control is executed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the volume of the voice output by the frame opening error notification from becoming lower than the specific volume due to the fade-out control. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the occurrence of the frame opening error.

(3) In the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the volume of the background music changes in a different mode depending on whether the volume adjustment operation is performed or not. Therefore, the player may recognize that the volume LV has been changed when the volume of the background music is changed in a change mode different from the change mode when the volume adjustment operation is not performed. Here, if the welcome effect is executed by operating the firing handle HD in the second period, the sound in the welcome effect is output from the speaker SP, so that the volume adjustment operation is not performed. There is a possibility that the player recognizes that the volume of the background music has changed in a change mode different from the change mode of the above, and misunderstands that the volume LV has been changed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the welcome effect is not executed when the firing handle HD is operated in the second period, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the volume LV has been changed.

(4) While the volume meter MS can notify the current volume LV regardless of whether the variable game is being executed or in the standby state, the volume meter MS displayed during the execution of the variable game is the fluctuation during execution. Since it is hidden when the game is over, it is possible to easily recognize that the variable game is over.

(5) Since the volume meter MS is continuously displayed at the start and end of the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, even when the volume of the background music is attenuated by the fade-out control. The current volume LV can be easily recognized.

(6) In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the player does not output the background music in the first period and the second period. From this, it is possible to identify that the power supply was temporarily cut off and then restarted. Therefore, when the power supply is temporarily cut off and then restarted, the player who wants to change the volume LV again does not notice that the power supply is temporarily cut off and then restarted. It is possible to prevent the game from starting as it is.

(7) In particular, in the present embodiment, the volume LV is set at the initial stage when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off, the player may want to reset the volume LV. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to suppress the start of the game without noticing that the power supply is temporarily cut off and then restarted, so that the volume LV desired by the player can be suppressed. It is possible to improve the convenience when adjusting the volume for the player who wants to play the game with.

(8) During the standby period, the background music may be output or muted at a volume lower than the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. Therefore, when the volume LV is changed by the volume adjustment operation. Even if there is, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the volume LV has been changed from the volume of the background music. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the adjustment notification sound is output when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the standby period, it is possible to easily recognize that the volume LV has been changed.

(9) In particular, in the present embodiment, the adjustment notification sound is output at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV, so that even if it is difficult to recognize the current volume LV from the volume of the background music, the adjustment is made. It is possible to easily recognize the current volume LV from the volume of the notification sound.

(10) In the present embodiment, although the mode of changing the volume of the background music differs depending on whether or not the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the time required for the fade-out control is the same. Therefore, the timing at which the volume of the background music is muted can be fixed. Therefore, when the volume adjustment operation is performed in the second period, it is possible to easily recognize that the volume LV has been changed, and at the same time, it is possible to suppress the influence on the control performed in the second and subsequent periods.

(11) Further, in the present embodiment, the time required for the fade-out control is the same regardless of the volume LV at the start time of the fade-out control, so that the timing at which the volume of the background music is muted can be fixed. Therefore, even if the volume LV is changed by performing the volume adjustment operation before the fade-out control is started, it is possible to suppress the influence on the control performed after the fade-out control is completed.

(12) Since the variable game is not executed in the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the player may take his eyes off the effect display device EH in the second period. Even in such a case, in the present embodiment, if the fluctuation start command is input during the execution of the fade-out control, the background music is louder than the volume attenuated by the fade-out control with the start of the fluctuation game. Is output, the start of the variable game can be recognized by the change in the volume of the background music.

(13) Since the amount of light in the light emission effect is not attenuated even in the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the light emission effect can be enjoyed without attenuating the amount of light regardless of whether it is in the second period or not. You can do it.

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

-The time required for fade-out control may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may make the timing at which the fade-out control ends different depending on whether the volume adjustment operation is performed or not during the execution of the fade-out control. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that when the volume LV increases during the execution of the fade-out control, the timing at which the fade-out control ends is delayed, while the volume LV decreases during the execution of the fade-out control. Occasionally, it may be controlled so that the timing at which the fade-out control ends is earlier. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the timing at which the fade-out control ends according to the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control so that the higher the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control, the longer the time required for the fade-out control.

-When the fluctuation start command is input while the fade-out control is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the background music at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV with the start of the fluctuation game, but this is not the case. not. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command during the execution of the fade-out control, the volume of the background music for the standby period output during the execution of the fade-out control is the same as the volume of the background music output during the execution of the fade-out control with the start of the fluctuation game. The output of the background music for the game period may be started at the volume of, and may be controlled to be amplified to the volume corresponding to the current volume LV with the passage of time.

-If the volume adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the fade-out control, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the executing fade-out control and output the background music at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV. You may. That is, when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the executing fade-out control and has a background music at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV. By outputting, the volume of the background music may be changed in a change mode different from that when the volume adjustment operation is not performed.

The sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to output the adjustment notification sound instead of or in addition to the time when the volume adjustment operation is performed, when the light amount adjustment operation is performed.
-The volume of the adjustment notification sound when the adjustment operation is performed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to output the adjustment notification sound at a predetermined volume regardless of the current volume LV. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the adjustment notification sound at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV in the first period, while in the second period or the third period, the sub-control CPU 51 is predetermined regardless of the current volume LV. It may be controlled to output the adjustment notification sound by the volume. According to this, in the first period in which the background music is output at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, the player is notified of the adjustment by outputting the adjustment notification sound at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. It is possible to suppress not being aware of the sound. On the other hand, in the second period in which the background music is output at a volume lower than the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, or in the third period in which the background music is not output, the adjustment notification sound is output at a predetermined volume. By making it possible, it is possible to suppress that the adjustment notification sound is output at an excessively loud volume, which rather reduces the interest of the player.

-The sound output as the adjustment notification sound may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to output different sounds as adjustment notification sounds according to the timing at which the adjustment operation is performed. Specifically, the sound output as the adjustment notification sound indicates that the adjustment notification sound is output when the adjustment operation is performed in the first period and that the adjustment operation is performed in the second period. It may be different from the case where the adjustment notification sound is output as an opportunity.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to output the adjustment notification sound when the adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the variable game.
The sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH to display a predetermined image instead of or in addition to outputting the adjustment notification sound when the adjustment operation is performed. However, the decorative lamp LA may be controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode.

-The volume of the sound output in the welcome effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to execute the welcome effect at a predetermined volume regardless of the current volume LV. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the welcome effect to be executed at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV in the first period, while in the second period or the third period, a predetermined volume regardless of the current volume LV. You may control to execute the welcome effect with. According to this, in the first period in which the background music is output at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, the player can perform the welcome effect by executing the welcome effect at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. You can prevent things from not being noticed. On the other hand, in the second period in which the background music is output at a volume lower than the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, or in the third period in which the background music is not output, the welcome effect is executed at a predetermined volume. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered due to the welcome effect being executed at an excessively loud volume.

-The content of the welcome effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to the output of a predetermined sound, a predetermined image may be displayed on the effect display device EH, or the decorative lamp LA may be emitted in a predetermined light emitting mode. good. Further, the effect content of the welcome effect may be different depending on the timing at which the welcome effect is executed. Further, the welcome effect may be executed with the effect content determined by a predetermined lottery from among a plurality of types of effect content. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect content of the welcome effect by executing a predetermined lottery triggered by the gripping of the firing handle HD, and controls to execute the welcome effect with the determined effect content. You may.

-The conditions under which the welcome effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the welcome effect so that it can be executed even when the firing handle HD is gripped in the second period in which the fade-out control is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the welcome effect so that it can be executed a plurality of times during one standby period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 may control so that the next welcome effect is not executed until a predetermined time has elapsed from the execution of the previous welcome effect, for example.

-The execution mode of the frame opening error notification may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to the output of a predetermined sound, a predetermined image may be displayed on the effect display device EH, or the decorative lamp LA may be emitted in a predetermined light emitting mode. good. Further, the volume when the predetermined voice is output in the frame opening error notification may be output at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV. Further, when the fade-out control is executed during the execution of the frame opening error notification, the volume of the voice output in the frame opening error notification may be changed with the passage of time.

-Instead of or in addition to the fade-out control of the volume, it may be possible to execute a fade-out control that attenuates the effect amount of the effect execution means different from that of the speaker SP. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to execute the fade-out control for attenuating the light amount of the decorative lamp LA, or may be able to execute the fade-out control for attenuating the brightness of the effect display device EH. Further, it may be possible to execute a fade-out control that attenuates the amount of movement of the movable body.

-Fade-out control may be executable during the game period. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the fade-out control as a part of the effect in the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the variable game.

-The sub-control CPU 51 may control the fade-out control so as not to mute the volume of the background music. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the fade-out control so as to attenuate the volume of the background music from the volume corresponding to the current volume LV to a volume lower than that.

The sub-control CPU 51 may be able to change the adjustable volume range by an adjustment operation using the cross key D2. In this case, for example, it is preferable to provide a volume switch whose volume range can be adjusted so that the adjustable volume range can be changed based on the operation of the volume switch. Further, the light amount range that can be adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 may be similarly changeable.

-The volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML may not be displayed during the game period. According to this, it is possible to suppress that the display of the image related to the variable game is obstructed by the display of the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML.

The display mode when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the game period and the display mode when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the standby period may be the same. ..

-What is the display mode when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the execution of the symbol display demo effect and the display mode when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the execution of the title notification effect? , Different display modes may be used.

The sub-control CPU 51 may control the volume LV and the light intensity LV so as to be changeable based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 during the execution of the frame opening error notification, or during the execution of the frame opening error notification. May regulate changes in volume LV and light intensity LV based on an adjustment operation using the cross key D2. In addition to making the volume LV and the light amount LV unchangeable, the regulation states that the volume LV and the light amount LV can be changed by updating the values of the volume flag and the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RWM53. On the other hand, it includes not reflecting the change of the volume LV and the light amount LV on the volume of the speaker SP and the light amount of the decorative lamp LA. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can update the values of the volume flag and the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RWM53 based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 while the frame opening error notification is being executed. The speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA may not be controlled based on the value of the volume flag light amount flag after the update until the frame opening error notification is completed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML so that they can be displayed or cannot be displayed while the frame opening error notification is being executed. Even when the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume LV and the light amount LV so as to be changeable based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 during the execution of the frame opening error notification, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter The ML may be controlled so as not to be displayed. Further, even when the sub-control CPU 51 regulates the change of the volume LV and the light amount LV based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 during the execution of the frame opening error notification, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML May be controlled so that it can be displayed.

-The conditions under which the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed and the conditions under which they are not displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML may be hidden on the condition that the fade-out control is started, or the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML may be hidden on the condition that the fade-out control is finished. It may be controlled to. Further, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML may be controlled so as not to be hidden on condition that the variable game is completed.

-The period during which the volume LV can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume LV may not be adjustable during the game period, and the volume LV can be adjusted during the execution of the variable game during the game period, while the volume LV cannot be adjusted during the execution of the jackpot game. May be. Further, the period during which the light intensity LV can be adjusted may be changed in the same manner.

The sub-control CPU 51 has a control of outputting sound at a volume based on the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function and a control of outputting sound at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function. Both may be possible. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the sound output in the sound effect executed with the execution of the variable game at the volume based on the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function, while detecting a predetermined error. The notification voice for notifying that the sound has been played may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may output the sound for notification at a predetermined volume even when the volume LV is adjusted to the volume LV0 (silence state).

-A plurality of output means for outputting sound are provided, and for some of the output means, the sound is output at a volume based on the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function, while the plurality of output means are used. Among the output means different from some output means, the sound may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function.

The sub-control CPU 51 controls to emit light from the decorative lamp LA with a light amount based on the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjustment function, and causes the decorative lamp LA to emit light with a predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjustment function. Both control and may be possible. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the decorative lamp LA to emit light with a light amount based on the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjustment function in the light emission effect executed with the execution of the variable game, while a predetermined error is detected. In the light emission notification for notifying that, the decorative lamp LA may be made to emit light at a predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjusting function.

-A plurality of light emitting means are provided, and some of the light emitting means emit light with a light amount based on the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjusting function, while a part of the plurality of light emitting means. As for the light emitting means different from the light emitting means of the above, the light emitting means may be made to emit light at a predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjusting function. At this time, some issuing means may be light emitting means controlled by the sub control CPU 51, and light emitting means different from some light emitting means may be light emitting means controlled by the main control CPU 42. You may.

The upper key D2u and the lower key D2d may be a dedicated operating means used for adjusting the volume LV, or may be a combined operating means used for various effects. Similarly, the right key D2r and the left key D2l may be a dedicated operating means used for adjusting the light intensity LV, or may be a combined operating means used for various effects. Further, the operating means used for adjusting the volume LV and the operating means used for adjusting the light amount LV may be shared.

-If the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off during the execution of the variable game and then the power supply is resumed, the background music is output during the standby period when the standby period is reached after the variable game ends. It may be possible. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control to start the output of the background music at the timing of displaying the normal effect screen while hiding the power recovery screen.

-As a customization function, it may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with an effect adjustment function that can adjust the execution mode of various effects. For example, in the effect adjustment function, it may be possible to adjust the execution frequency of various effects, the content of the effect, and the like. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to adjust the execution mode of various effects when the adjustment operation by the predetermined operating means is performed during a part or all of the standby period. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to adjust the execution mode of various effects when the adjustment operation by the predetermined operation means is performed during a part or the whole period of the game period. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume by the volume adjustment function and the light amount by the light amount adjustment function, or both, during the period in which the execution mode of various effects by the effect adjustment function can be adjusted. May be infeasible. The operating means used for the adjusting operation for adjusting the execution mode of various effects may be the same as or different from the operating means used for the volume adjusting operation. Further, the operating means used for the adjusting operation for adjusting the execution mode of various effects may be the same as or different from the operating means used for the adjusting operation of the light amount.

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

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

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

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

(B) The display mode of the volume information when the volume information is displayed before the specific information is displayed, and the operation of the operation means while the specific information is being displayed. This is different from the display mode of the volume information when the volume information is displayed.

(B) The specific information includes model information that can identify the model of the gaming machine.

D2 ... Cross key (operation means), EH ... effect display device (display means, effect execution means), HD ... launch handle (grasping means), LA ... decorative lamp (light emitting means, effect execution means, specific effect execution means) , MS ... Volume meter (notification information), SP ... Speaker (output means, effect execution means), 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub control board , 51 ... Sub-control CPU (output control means, volume adjusting means, effect control means), 53 ... Sub-control RWM (storage means).

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that can execute a variable game performed by changing the design
Output means to output sound and
An output control means for controlling the output means and
Operable operation means and
A storage means for storing volume information regarding the volume when the output means outputs sound, and a storage means.
A volume adjusting means capable of adjusting the volume information based on an adjusting operation using the operating means, and a volume adjusting means.
It is equipped with a display means that can display the notification information that informs the current volume information .
The sound output by the output means includes background music.
The output control means can perform attenuation control to attenuate the volume of the background music among the sounds output from the output means to a predetermined volume with the passage of time.
The volume adjusting means can adjust the volume information when the adjusting operation is performed during a specific period during which the attenuation control is being executed.
The volume of the background music output from the output means is
While the adjustment operation is not performed in the specific period, it attenuates in a specific attenuation mode with the passage of time.
When the adjustment operation is performed in the specific period, the adjustment operation is performed at any timing during the specific period, and the adjustment operation is changed in a mode different from the specific attenuation mode. And
The display means can display the notification information during a standby state in which the variable game is not executed.
The attenuation control may be executed during the standby state, and may be executed.
When the attenuation control is started during the standby state and the display of the notification information, the notification information is continuously displayed during the specific period and continues even after the end of the specific period. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed . Equipped with a gripping means that can be gripped
The gripping means is configured to be capable of a predetermined operation.
The output control means can control to output a special sound when the gripping means is operated during the standby state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the special sound is not output during the specific period even when the gripping means is operated during the standby state. Equipped with a gripping means that can be gripped
The gripping means is configured to be capable of a predetermined operation.
The output control means can control to output a special sound when the gripping means is operated during the standby state.
The special sound is
Even when the gripping means is operated during the standby state, the special sound is not output when the special sound is already output during the standby state, while the specific period of the period during the standby state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which can output when the gripping means is operated.

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