JP7345914B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, there are machines equipped with a movable body, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to perform an effect in which a movable body is operated.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-228801

In a gaming machine equipped with a movable body, it is desired to improve the interest by appropriately performing a performance using the movable body.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is equipped with an operable operating means and is configured to perform an initial operation of the operating means upon the start of power supply. an operation means capable of controlling the operation of the operation means, a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and an abnormality detection means, and the sound that the sound output means can output includes: There is a special sound that is output from the sound output means at a specific volume, and the special sound can be output when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means, and the sound output state of the sound output means There are a non-sound output state in which no sound is output and a sound output state in which sound is output, and the output condition is satisfied during the period in which the operating means is initially operating with the start of power supply. When not, the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the non-sound output state, while when the output condition is satisfied, a predetermined sound is output, so that the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the non-sound output state. The sound output state of the sound output means changes to the sound output state by outputting the special sound when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means when the sound output state is in the non-sound output state. Therefore, when the predetermined sound is output during the initial operation period of the operating means with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound can be output at the minimum volume, and the operating means can output the predetermined sound at the minimum volume. It has an operation detection means capable of detecting that the operation means has been operated, and the output condition includes an output that is established when the operation detection means detects that the operation means has been operated. The gist is that the operating means includes a production operation means that can be operated during a game, and that the production operation means can be operated while the production operation means is operating. do.

According to this invention, interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. A diagram showing a game board. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the order of initial operations of various movable bodies upon the start of power supply. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing operation promotion effects. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when a button preview effect is executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing examples of display contents of the effect display device when the final button effect is executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when the jackpot button effect is executed. (a) to (d) are diagrams illustrating an example of when initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed with the start of power supply and output modes of various sounds that can be output from a speaker. (a) and (b) are diagrams illustrating an example of when initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed with the start of power supply and an output mode of background sound. The figure which shows an example of the time when the initial operation of various movable bodies is performed with the start of electric power supply, and the output mode of a background sound in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes an outer frame Y1, an inner frame Y2, and a front frame Y3. The outer frame Y1 is fixed to gaming machine installation equipment (so-called island equipment) such as a gaming hall. Further, the middle frame Y2 is supported in an openable and closable manner on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1. A game board unit including a game board YB is fixed to the middle frame Y2. The front frame Y3 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the middle frame Y2 so as to cover the front surface of the game board YB. A protective glass that protects the game board YB is supported on the front frame Y3. Note that the protective glass covers the entire opening of the front frame Y3. In this embodiment, the outer frame Y1 corresponds to the support member, and the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 correspond to the door members. Moreover, in this embodiment, the front frame Y3 corresponds to a front door member. Since the front frame Y3 forms the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be touched by the player. On the other hand, since the game board YB is covered with a protective glass, it is impossible for the player to touch it.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a locking mechanism Y4 for regulating the opening of the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 and for canceling the regulation. For example, by operating the locking mechanism Y4 using a frame key managed by the administrator of the gaming hall, the lock mechanism Y4 can be unlocked and the middle frame Y2 and front frame Y3 can be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a door open sensor KS (shown in FIG. 3) that detects opening of the middle frame Y2 and front frame Y3 as door members. The door open sensor KS can detect that at least one of the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 is opened. In the following explanation, the case where the door member is opened corresponds to the case where at least one of the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 is opened, and the case where the door member is closed corresponds to the case where the middle frame Y2 and the front frame Y3 are opened. This corresponds to the case where frame Y3 is closed. In this embodiment, the door open sensor KS realizes a function as an open detecting means capable of detecting that the door member is opened. In this embodiment, the fact that the door member is open corresponds to the occurrence of a specific error, and the door open sensor KS corresponds to specific error detection means that detects the specific error. That is, in this embodiment, the specific error detection means includes an open detection means capable of detecting that the door member is opened. In other words, the opening detection means detects a specific error by detecting that the door member is opened.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD on the front side of the front frame Y3. In the pachinko game machine 10, game balls as game media are fired with an intensity that corresponds to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the firing handle HD. In this way, the firing handle HD is configured to be able to instruct the firing of game balls. Further, the firing handle HD has a touch sensor TS that can detect that the firing handle HD has been touched, that is, that the firing handle HD has been operated. In this embodiment, the touch sensor TS has a function as an operation detection means that can detect that the firing handle has been operated. That is, in this embodiment, the firing handle HD has an operation detection means that can detect that the firing handle HD is operated.

The front frame Y3 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and turns off. The front frame Y3 is provided with a speaker Sp that outputs various sounds (hereinafter referred to as sound effects). For example, the sounds output from the speaker Sp include background sounds and fluctuating sounds. The background sound (so-called BGM) is, for example, sound output from the speaker Sp regardless of the progress of the game. Further, the fluctuating sound is, for example, a sound output from the speaker Sp in accordance with the progress of the game. The fluctuating sound is, for example, a sound effect that is output as the game progresses. Further, the fluctuating sound is, for example, a sound that is output during execution of a special game to be described later. In gaming machines, one important element in increasing the interest is to visually and aurally improve the interest. Further, for example, further efforts are required to improve visual interest and auditory interest. In this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to sound output means capable of outputting sound.

The front frame Y3 is provided with a first operation button BT1 that can be operated by the player. The first operation button BT1 is movable between the original position P1a and the production position P1b. That is, the first operation button BT1 is configured to be operable between the original position P1a and the presentation position P1b. The first operation button BT1 operates by receiving power from the operation section actuator SA (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, the first operation button BT1 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the operation section actuator SA. In the pachinko game machine 10, the power of the operation unit actuator SA passes through a gear mechanism to operate the first operation button BT1. In this way, the first operation button BT1 is a movable body that can be operated. In this embodiment, the first operation button BT1 corresponds to an operation movable body that can be operated by the player. Since the first operation button BT1 is provided on the front frame Y3, the operation movable body in this embodiment is provided on the front door member. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a first home position sensor GS1 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect the first operation button BT1 when the first operation button BT1 is located at the home position P1a. There is.

The front frame Y3 is provided with a second operation button BT2 that can be operated by the player. The second operation button BT2 is different from the first operation button BT1 and is configured to be inoperable. Further, the front frame Y3 is provided with an upper button UB and a lower button DB that can be operated by the player. The upper button UB and the lower button DB are configured to be inoperable, unlike the first operation button BT1. That is, the second operation button BT2, the upper button UB, and the lower button DB are not movable bodies.

An upper movable body 80 is provided at the upper part of the pachinko game machine 10. The upper movable body 80 is provided on the front frame Y3. The upper movable body 80 is movable between an original position P2a and a performance position P2b. That is, the upper movable body 80 is configured to be movable between the original position P2a and the presentation position P2b. The upper movable body 80 operates by receiving power from the first effect actuator EA1 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, the upper movable body 80 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the first performance actuator EA1. In the pachinko game machine 10, the power of the first performance actuator EA1 operates the upper movable body 80 through the gear mechanism. In this way, the upper movable body 80 is an operable movable body. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second home position sensor GS2 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect the upper movable body 80 when the upper movable body 80 is located at the home position P2a. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the movable body provided on the front frame Y3 includes a first operation button BT1 and an upper movable body 80. In this way, the movable body of this embodiment includes a movable body provided in the front door member. In this embodiment, the movable body provided on the door member includes an operation movable body that can be operated by a player.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined on the board surface of the game board YB when viewed from the front. The game board YB includes a guide path 19 that guides game balls fired by operating the firing handle HD to the game area YBa. The game board YB is equipped with a return prevention valve 20 that prevents game balls launched into the game area YBa from returning to the guide path 19. A game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD is guided in a guide passage 19, passes through a non-return valve 20 located at the most downstream position of the guide passage 19, and reaches the game area YBa. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa flows down the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a special symbol display section 22a. The special symbol display section 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally a special symbol is fixed and stopped. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games. Note that the special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Special symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed in the special symbol display section 22a include a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. When the jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a winning symbol is fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the winning symbol. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game occurs (is awarded) after the special game that is the target of the jackpot ends.

The information display panel 22 includes a special reservation display section 22b. The special hold display section 22b displays in a recognizable manner the number of times the execution of the special game has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the number of special holds) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22c. The normal symbol display section 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the "normal game") in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the normal symbol is finally fixedly and stopped displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed on the normal symbol display section 22c include at least a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol. In a normal game, when the normal winning symbol is fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the normal winning. In a normal game, when a symbol with a normal loss is fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the normal loss. In this embodiment, when an internal lottery (normal winning lottery) is won, after the normal winning symbol is fixed and displayed in the normal game, a normal winning game is generated (awarded) after the normal winning normal game ends. The information display panel 22 also includes a normal hold display section 22d. The normal hold display section 22d displays in a recognizable manner the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold count) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. .

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect display device 11 having an image display section GH is provided approximately at the center of the gaming area YBa. The image display section GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display section. As one of the effects, the effect display device 11 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or text.

The game board YB is provided with an internal upper movable body 90. The internal upper movable body 90 is movable between the original position P3a and the presentation position P3b. That is, the internal upper movable body 90 is configured to be movable between the original position P3a and the presentation position P3b. The internal upper movable body 90 operates in response to power from the second effect actuator EA2 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, the internal upper movable body 90 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the second performance actuator EA2. In the pachinko game machine 10, the power of the second performance actuator EA2 operates the internal upper movable body 90 through the gear mechanism. Thus, the internal upper movable body 90 is an operable movable body. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a third original position sensor GS3 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect the internal upper movable body 90 when the internal upper movable body 90 is located at the original position P3a. There is.

The game board YB is provided with an internal lower movable body 95. The lower internal movable body 95 is movable between the original position P4a and the presentation position P4b. That is, the internal lower movable body 95 is configured to be movable between the original position P4a and the presentation position P4b. The lower internal movable body 95 operates in response to power from the third effect actuator EA3 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the internal lower movable body 95 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the third performance actuator EA3. In the pachinko game machine 10, the power of the third effect actuator EA3 operates the lower internal movable body 95 through the gear mechanism. In this way, the lower internal movable body 95 is an operable movable body. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a fourth original position sensor GS4 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect the lower internal movable body 95 when the lower internal movable body 95 is located at the original position P4a. There is.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the movable bodies provided on the game board YB include an internal upper movable body 90 and an internal lower movable body 95. In this way, the movable body of this embodiment includes a movable body provided on a game board. That is, the movable bodies of this embodiment include a movable body provided on the front door member and a movable body provided on the game board. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when viewed from the front, the area of the internal upper movable body 90 when the internal upper movable body 90 is located at the production position P3b, and the area where the internal lower movable body 95 is located at the production position P4b. At least a portion of the area of the lower internal movable body 95 overlaps with the area of the lower internal movable body 95 when the lower internal movable body 95 is closed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the internal upper movable body 90 is located at the performance position P3b and the internal lower movable body 95 is located at the performance position P4b, the respective movable bodies 90 and 95 will not come into contact with each other. becomes.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting port 12. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The first starting port 12 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 12. For example, the first starting port 12 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB (discharges it to the outside from the game board YB), and the first starting sensor SE1 is connected to the ball passage. is installed. When a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the conditions for starting the special game can be met, and the conditions for paying out the prize ball can be met.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting port 13. The second starting port 13 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 13. For example, the second starting port 13 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB, and the second starting sensor SE2 is disposed in the ball passage. When a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the conditions for starting the special game can be met, and the conditions for paying out the prize ball can be met. Further, the second starting port 13 has a first variable member 16 . The first variable member 16 has an open state in which it is easy to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 13, or an open state in which the ball can enter the second starting port 13, and an open state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 13 (or it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 13). (closed state) and can be operated. The first variable member 16 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). In the following description, when the first variable member 16 is in the open state, it is referred to as "the second starting port 13 is opened", and when the first variable member 16 is in the closed state, it is referred to as "the second starting port 13 is opened". "Closed" may be indicated. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game when a game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13. That is, the present embodiment is configured such that a special game can be executed when a game ball enters the starting port.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a big prize opening 14. The big prize opening 14 is located on the right side of the effect display device 11 in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects game balls that have entered the big prize opening 14. For example, the big prize opening 14 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entered game balls to the back side of the game board YB, and a count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are established. Moreover, the big prize opening 14 has a second variable member 17. The second variable member 17 is operable between an open state in which the game ball can enter the grand prize opening 14 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the grand prize opening 14. The second variable member 17 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). When the second variable member 17 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the grand prize opening 14. When the second variable member 17 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the grand prize opening 14. In the following explanation, when the second variable member 17 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the grand prize opening 14 is opened", and when the second variable member 17 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the grand prize opening 14 is closed". In some cases, it may be indicated as "

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 18. The gate 18 is located on the right side of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The gate 18 has a gate opening that is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided at the gate entrance to detect game balls entering and passing through. When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition for the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an outlet 36. In this embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first starting port 12, second starting port 13, or big winning port 14 are discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 36 (discharged to the outside from the game board YB). ). The pachinko game machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area YBa. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entrance (so-called general prize opening) that is configured to meet the conditions for starting the special game and the normal game, but satisfy the conditions for paying out prize balls, and to allow balls to enter at all times. It is also possible to provide a winning opening (also called a winning opening).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a magnetic sensor JS capable of detecting magnetism. The magnetic sensor JS is provided on the back side of the game board YB. The magnetic sensor JS is arranged on the back side of the game board unit. The magnetic sensor JS corresponds to magnetic detection means that detects magnetism.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery (internal lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot lottery is higher than in the low probability state, and therefore becomes an advantageous gaming state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. The high base state is a game state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 13 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases, resulting in an advantageous game state. When in the high base state, the degree of advantage in entering the game ball into the second starting port 13 is higher than when in the low base state.

For example, the high base state can be achieved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls from the first control to the third control described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. can. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of openings of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game than in the low base state, and control to open the first variable member 16 once in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the open time longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When performing special symbol fluctuation time shortening control, the high base state becomes a so-called "fluctuation time shortening state."

Next, jackpots in pachinko gaming machines will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into first jackpot symbols and second jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and there are multiple types of jackpots. The game state after the end of the jackpot game may be determined for the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened is played after the opening period (or opening performance) ends. The round game is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In one round game, the big prize opening 14 is opened until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. , will be released. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending period (or ending effect).

A jackpot game in which the upper limit of the number of round games is 10 is defined for the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol. Moreover, it is determined that the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols are controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols are set to be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol have a predetermined maximum number of times (80 in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot game until the special game is completed. It is determined that the high base state is controlled for a period of time or until a jackpot game is awarded before the upper limit number of special games are ended.

In the display performance that can be executed by the performance display device 11 in this embodiment, performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as performance symbols) are displayed in a variable manner in multiple rows, and finally the combination of performance symbols is fixed and displayed. There is a production symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as production game). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance symbol variation game using performance symbols. The production design is a design decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also called a "decorative design" or "decorative design." The performance game is played by displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in a vertically varying manner (scrolling display). The production symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the production symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the production symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following explanation, the "first column" will be referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" will be referred to as the "left symbol", the "second column" will be referred to as the "middle row", and the "second symbol" will be referred to as the "second symbol". It is indicated as a "middle symbol," the "third column" is indicated as a "right column," and the "third symbol" is indicated as a "right symbol." In this embodiment, in each column, in principle, performance symbols imitating numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a changing manner in a predetermined order.

The performance game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game while the special game is being executed. In the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the special game is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner. When the jackpot symbols are fixed and displayed in a fixed manner in the special game, the jackpot symbol combinations are fixed and displayed in the performance game. For example, a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "777" in which all rows of effect symbols are the same. Further, when a winning symbol is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the special game, a winning symbol combination is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the production game. For example, a missed symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323" or "426" in which the production symbols in at least one row are different from the production symbols in other rows. In addition, in the performance game, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, a "temporary stop display" means a state different from a fixed stop display, such as a "shaking stop state", for example.

In a production game, the display mode of production symbols becomes a ready-to-reach mode (a ready-to-reach pattern is formed), and a ready-to-reach presentation may be performed. In the reach mode, a production pattern imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) out of multiple columns, and the same number is temporarily displayed in a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column). The production symbols in the column) continue to be displayed in a fluctuating manner. The ready-to-win presentation may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the movements of the presentation symbols are different. The reach performance includes a normal reach performance and a super reach performance that is performed after the start of the normal reach performance. During execution of the special game, when a super reach effect is executed, the expectation level of a jackpot may be higher than when only a normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect is executed during execution of the special game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for causing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp La, a sound effect by the speaker Sp, and a display effect by the effect display device 11. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board YB. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the subboard 41 can be said to be arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to a sub board 41. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are connected so that control information can be outputted in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the subboard 41 when the power switch 60a is turned on. Therefore, power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up various information (maintains it internally) even when power supply from an external power supply stops, and restores the system based on the stored information when power supply starts. . In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 has a backup function, while the sub board 41 does not have a backup function.

First, the main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RWM 40c. The main board 40 also includes an RWM clear switch CS. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a.

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores multiple types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with the variation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game (variation time of the special game). The fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the performance contents of the performance game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a jackpot variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with the performance content of the performance game, which is to finalize and stop displaying the jackpot pattern based on the performance pattern after the reach performance. The off-reach variation patterns include a off-reach variation pattern and an off-reach variation pattern. The off-reach no-reach variation pattern is associated with the performance content of the performance game that finally causes the out-of-reach symbol to be fixed and displayed without going through the reach performance. The fluctuating pattern with a missed reach is associated with the performance content of the performance game, in which the winning symbol combination is finally fixed and stopped after the reach performance.

The main RWM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RWM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. A first actuator A1 and a second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via the drive circuit. A magnetic sensor JS is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic detection signal) output from the magnetic sensor JS through a port. A door open sensor KS is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal (hereinafter referred to as an open detection signal) output by the door open sensor KS through a port. A touch sensor TS is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a handle operation detection signal) output by the touch sensor TS via a port.

The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RWM clear switch CS is operated to the on state. The RWM clear switch CS is configured to be operable to instruct the initialization of various types of backed up information.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be explained.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RWM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 41a. The sub-ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect on the effect display device 11. The sub ROM 41b stores light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp La. The sub ROM 41b stores sound production data that can specify the mode (content) of sound production in the speaker Sp.

The sub-RWM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored by the secondary RWM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp La, a speaker Sp, and an effect display device 11 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 via the drive circuit. A first operation button BT1 is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the first operation button BT1 is operated through the port. An operation unit actuator SA is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is capable of controlling the operation of the operation section actuator SA via the drive circuit. A second operation button BT2 is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the second operation button BT2 is operated through the port.

A first effect actuator EA1, a second effect actuator EA2, and a third effect actuator EA3 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the operation of the first effect actuator EA1, the second effect actuator EA2, and the third effect actuator EA3 via the drive circuit. An upper button UB is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the upper button UB is operated through a port. A lower button DB is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the lower button DB is operated through a port. A first original position sensor GS1, a second original position sensor GS2, a third original position sensor GS3, and a fourth original position sensor GS4 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to receive detection signals output from various home position sensors GS1 to GS4 through ports.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to each of the boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies power to each board 40, 41 via a power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power switch 60a. When the power switch 60a is switched from the off state to the on state, power supply to each board 40, 41 is started. On the other hand, when the power switch 60a is switched from the on state to the off state, the power supply to each board 40, 41 is cut off.

The details of the control executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be explained below.
First, the power-on process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the main CPU 40a is started by a startup process at the start of power supply, it first performs a power-on process. In the power-on process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the main RWM 40c is to be initialized, depending on the operating state of the RWM clear switch CS at the start of power supply. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch CS is turned on at the start of power supply. If the main CPU 40a receives an operation signal that is output when the RWM clear switch CS is turned on, it determines that the RWM clear switch CS has been turned on. If it is determined that the RWM clear switch CS has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs main RWM clear processing to return the game to a state in which it is possible to play. In the main RWM clearing process, the main CPU 40a initializes the gaming information backed up in the main RWM 40c. The main CPU 40a also stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an initial command) instructing startup by initialization in an output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing. Thereafter, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

Furthermore, if it is not determined that the RWM clear switch CS has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs a return process. In the recovery process, the main CPU 40a checks whether the various backed up information is normal, and if it is normal, performs the recovery process based on the backed up various information, returning to a state where it is possible to play games. let When the main CPU 40a performs the process of returning based on the various types of backed up information, the main CPU 40a sends control information (hereinafter referred to as a command at the time of return) that instructs the return based on the various types of backed up information, and when returning (power Control information (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) that specifies the control state (equivalent to when supply is cut off) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the backed up various information is not normal, the main CPU 40a performs main RWM clear processing to return to a state in which it is possible to play games. When performing main RWM clear processing, the main CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer. In the return process, when the return command or the initial command is stored in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a finishes the return process and ends the power-on process.

In this embodiment, the power-on process corresponds to control for returning to a game-enabled state in which games can be played, and the function as a return control means is realized by the main CPU 40a performing the power-on process. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main RWM clearing process corresponds to initialization return control that initializes the information backed up with the start of power supply and returns to a playable state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the return control means is capable of performing initialization return control in conjunction with the start of power supply as a control for returning to the game-enabled state.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the starting port based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 or the second starting sensor SE2 is input (hereinafter referred to as input determination). . If the determination result of the input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as reservation determination). . If the determination result of the reservation determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the special reservation number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated special reservation number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a reservation number command) that can specify the updated special reservation number in an output buffer. Note that the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing. Further, when the determination result of the suspension determination is positive, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated within the main board 40, and causes the main RWM 40c to store random number information based on the acquired random number. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that the storage order can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing random number information in the main RWM 40c, execution of the special game is suspended until the execution conditions for the special game are met. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of a special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method. Note that, for example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. After storing the random number information in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the jackpot game or special game is in progress. If the result of the execution determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the execution determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is one or more. When the special hold count is 0, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a demo command) that can specify the standby state in the output buffer. Incidentally, the main CPU 40a does not store the demo command in the output buffer until the special game is executed after the demo command is stored in the output buffer. That is, the demo command is stored in the output buffer only once after the special pending number becomes 0 until the special game is executed.

When the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated special reservation number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a pending number command that can specify the updated special pending number. Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. After reading the earliest random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, it may be determined whether or not to win the jackpot based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery so that the probability of winning a jackpot is higher in a high probability state than in a low probability state. The determination as to whether or not the jackpot has been won may be determined based on whether the sum of the random number information value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol and the jackpot fluctuation pattern to be fixed and displayed in the special game. Determining the jackpot symbol by lottery corresponds to the type of jackpot being drawn by lottery. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 40a determines a loss symbol and a loss variation pattern to be displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the special game. For example, if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 40a performs a reach lottery, determines a variation pattern in which there is a losing reach when winning the reach lottery, and there is no reaching when the reach lottery is not won. A variation pattern may also be determined. It is preferable that the main CPU 40a determines the special symbols and fluctuation patterns by lottery using the read random number information. After that, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can identify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can identify a fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command) in an output buffer, The special symbol start process ends.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process and causes the special game to be executed. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Furthermore, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for permanently displaying the symbol combination based on the effect symbols.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
When the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
After the main CPU 40a displays the jackpot symbols in a fixed and stopped manner in the special game, the main CPU 40a executes a jackpot process to generate a jackpot game. In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. After the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a starts control to cause the specified jackpot game to occur. The main CPU 40a generates a jackpot game by executing jackpot processing. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game occurs after the special game ends.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. After storing the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a measures the opening time. Furthermore, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big prize opening 14 according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 14 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores a round command in an output buffer every time a round game is started. Furthermore, when the final round game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a measures the ending time. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
After the jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol ends, the main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 40c to a value that can specify control to a high probability state. When the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a high probability state in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a outputs control information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) to the output buffer. Store in. Further, after the jackpot game based on the second jackpot symbol ends, the main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 40c to a value that can specify control to be in a low probability state. In addition, when the main CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a low probability state in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a sends control information that allows specifying that the control is in a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command). Store in output buffer.

After the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to a high base state in the base state flag stored in the main RWM 40c. When the main CPU 40a sets the base state flag to a value that allows specifying control to be in the high base state, the main CPU 40a outputs control information that allows specifying the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) to the output buffer. Store in. In addition, when the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the high base state is to be controlled, the main RWM 40c sets the upper limit number of special games to be controlled to the high base state as the remaining number of special games to give the high base state. to be memorized. Then, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of special games that provide a high base state each time a special game is executed. When the remaining number of special games that give a high base state reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets the base state flag to control to a low base state upon the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. Set an identifiable value. When the main CPU 40a sets a value that allows specifying control to be in the low base state in the base state flag, the main CPU 40a outputs control information that allows specifying the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) to the output buffer. Store in. Incidentally, when a jackpot game occurs, the main CPU 40a sets a value that makes it possible to specify control to a low probability state to the probability state flag, and sets a value that makes it possible to specify control to a low base state to the base state flag, respectively. .

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 18 (entered the ball) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 18, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 18, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a updates the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c by adding one. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a obtains a random number generated within the main board 40, and causes the main RWM 40c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a way that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, and makes a negative judgment when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution conditions for the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the normal game are met, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal pending number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. If the normal pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c by subtracting 1 from it. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main RWM 40c. Note that when the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) to determine whether or not it is a normal winning. For example, the main CPU 40a may perform a normal winning lottery so that the probability of winning a normal winning is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. In the case of winning a normal win, the main CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. For example, the main CPU 40a may determine a shorter time (or more easily determine a shorter time) as the variation time of the normal game in the high base state than in the low base state. Note that the main CPU 40a may be configured to determine the variation time of the normal game by determining a normal variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal game is determined. The normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main ROM 40b.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and also controls the information display panel 22 so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed. control. Furthermore, in conjunction with starting the execution of the normal game, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started in the output buffer.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be explained.
After the normal winning normal game ends, the main CPU 40a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a starts control to cause a normal winning game depending on whether the state is a high base state or a low base state. The main CPU 40a generates a normal win by performing normal win processing. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, a normal winning game is generated after a winning is achieved. Note that causing a normal winning game to occur corresponds to giving a normal winning game. In the normal winning process, when in the high base state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 13 is opened in the same manner as in the high base state. In addition, when the main CPU 40a is in the low base state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 13 is opened in the same manner as in the low base state.

Next, the detection processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When a magnetic detection signal is input, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic detection command) that can specify that magnetism has been detected in an output buffer. Further, when an open detection signal is input, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an open detection command) that can specify that the door member is opened in the output buffer. Further, when a handle operation detection signal is input, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a handle operation detection command) that can specify that the firing handle HD has been operated in an output buffer.

In addition, for example, when a magnetic detection signal is input, the main CPU 40a may control so that a security signal is output from an external terminal connectable to an external device to an external device connected to the external terminal. good. In addition, for example, when an open detection signal is input, the main CPU 40a may control so that a security signal is output from an external terminal connectable to an external device to an external device connected to the external terminal. good.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
First, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a upon the start of power supply will be described.
The sub CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the start of power supply in conjunction with the start of power supply. After completing various settings, the sub CPU 41a waits until input of various control information output in the power-on process by the main CPU 40a. The sub CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main CPU 40a.

When the sub CPU 41a receives the initialization command, it performs initialization return processing. The initialization return process is a process that is performed upon the start of power supply, and is a process that initializes the backed up information and returns the game to a state in which it is possible to play games. In the initialization return process, the sub CPU 41a reads out information indicating the performance content in the initial state from the sub ROM 41b, performs initialization based on the information, starts up to the initial state, and enters a state in which it is possible to play games. Bring it back. In addition, in the initialization return process, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 and the speaker Sp to perform initialization notification. For example, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image including the character information "initializing" to notify the initialization. Further, for example, the sub CPU 41a causes the speaker Sp to output a sound including the voice "initializing" (hereinafter referred to as initialization notification sound) to perform initialization notification. The initialization notification sound is continuously output from the speaker Sp until a predetermined return notification time elapses.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a receives the return command, it performs backup return processing. The backup recovery process is a process that is performed upon the start of power supply, and is a process that returns the game to a state in which it is possible to play games based on the backed up information. In the backup recovery process, the sub CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state designation command, starts up in the backup state, and returns to a state in which it is possible to play games. In addition, in the backup restoration process, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to perform backup notification. For example, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image including text information of "returning" and to issue a backup notification. Further, for example, the sub CPU 41a causes the speaker Sp to output a sound including the voice "returning" (hereinafter referred to as backup return notification sound) to perform backup notification. The backup return notification sound is continuously output from the speaker Sp until a predetermined return notification time elapses.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the sounds that can be output by the speaker Sp include the initialization notification sound and the backup return notification sound. The initialization notification sound and the backup return notification sound are output from the speaker Sp when the main CPU 40a performs power-on processing and inputs the initialization command or the restoration command to the sub CPU 41a. In other words, the initialization notification sound and the backup recovery notification sound are sounds that are output when power supply starts. That is, in this embodiment, the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include a specific sound that can be output when power supply starts. In particular, the initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp by performing main RWM clear processing by the main CPU 40a and inputting an initial command to the sub CPU 41a. That is, the initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp when the main CPU 40a performs the main RWM clearing process and returns to a state in which it is possible to play the game, when power supply starts. As described above, the initialization notification sound in this embodiment is output from the sound output means when power supply starts when the return control means performs initialization return control and returns to the playable state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the initialization return control is performed by the return control means and the game is returned to the playable state, the specific sound is output from the sound output means in conjunction with the start of power supply. Further, the initialization notification sound and the backup return notification sound correspond to sounds related to returning to a game-enabled state in which games can be played. That is, the specific sound is a notification sound regarding the return to the playable state in which the game can be played.

Next, control related to initial operations of various movable bodies will be explained.
The sub CPU 41a performs an initial operation process for performing initial operations of various movable bodies upon the start of power supply. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a performs initial operation processing after finishing outputting the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body and is configured to be able to perform an initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply. The initial operation of the movable body is a confirmation operation of the movable body accompanying the start of power supply.

In the initial operation process, the sub CPU 41a controls the initial operation of the first operation button BT1, the initial operation of the upper movable body 80, the initial operation of the internal upper movable body 90, and the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95. Control the operation and perform the operations.

In controlling the initial operation of the first operation button BT1, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation section actuator SA so that the first operation button BT1 performs the initial operation. The sub CPU 41a monitors the transition of the detection signal from the first home position sensor GS1. When the sub CPU 41a continues to input the detection signal from the first home position sensor GS1 after starting the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 until the first operation period has elapsed, the sub CPU 41a operates the first operation button BT1. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the BT1 and the operation unit actuator SA. In addition, the sub CPU 41a does not input the detection signal from the first home position sensor GS1 until the first operation period has elapsed after starting the initial operation of the first operation button BT1. When no input is made again, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first operation button BT1 and the operation section actuator SA. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first operation button BT1 and the operation section actuator SA, the sub CPU 41a stops the operation section actuator SA and also indicates that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first operation button BT1. Identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as first movable body error information) is stored in the sub-RWM 41c. Although details will be described later, when the first movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the first operation button BT1 when performing various effects. A situation where the first movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c corresponds to a situation where a movable body error regarding the first operation button BT1 has occurred. Incidentally, the first movable body error information stored in the sub-RWM 41c is erased when the power supply is cut off. Further, the time for the first operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 to normally end.

In controlling the initial operation of the upper movable body 80, the sub CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator EA1 so that the upper movable body 80 performs the initial operation. The sub CPU 41a monitors the transition of the detection signal from the second home position sensor GS2. The sub CPU 41a controls the upper movable body 80 and the upper movable body 80 while continuing to input the detection signal from the second original position sensor GS2 from the start of the initial operation of the upper movable body 80 until the second operation period has elapsed. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the first performance actuators EA1. Further, the sub CPU 41a does not input the detection signal from the second original position sensor GS2 until the second operation period has elapsed after starting the initial operation of the upper movable body 80, and then inputs the detection signal again. When no input is made, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the upper movable body 80 and the first effect actuator EA1. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the upper movable body 80 and the first effect actuator EA1, the sub CPU 41a stops the first effect actuator EA1 and also detects that there is an abnormality in the operation of the upper movable body 80. Identifiable information (hereinafter referred to as second movable body error information) is stored in the sub-RWM 41c. Although details will be described later, when the second movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the upper movable body 80 when performing various effects. A situation where the second movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c corresponds to a situation where a movable body error regarding the upper movable body 80 has occurred. Incidentally, the second movable body error information stored in the sub-RWM 41c is erased when the power supply is cut off. Further, the time for the second operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the initial operation of the upper movable body 80 to normally end.

In controlling the initial operation of the internal upper movable body 90, the sub CPU 41a controls the second effect actuator EA2 so that the internal upper movable body 90 performs the initial operation. The sub CPU 41a monitors the transition of the detection signal from the third home position sensor GS3. When the sub CPU 41a continues to input the detection signal from the third home position sensor GS3 after starting the initial operation of the internal upper movable body 90 until the third operation period has elapsed, It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the actuator 90 and the second performance actuator EA2. Furthermore, from the start of the initial operation of the internal upper movable body 90 to the time when the third operation period has elapsed, the sub CPU 41a does not receive the detection signal from the third home position sensor GS3. When no input is made again, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the internal upper movable body 90 and the second effect actuator EA2. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the internal upper movable body 90 and the second performance actuator EA2, the sub CPU 41a stops the second performance actuator EA2, and also determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the internal upper movable body 90. Information that can identify this (hereinafter referred to as third movable body error information) is stored in the sub-RWM 41c. Although details will be described later, when the third movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the internal upper movable body 90 when performing various effects. A situation where the third movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c corresponds to a situation where a movable body error regarding the internal upper movable body 90 has occurred. Incidentally, the third movable body error information stored in the sub-RWM 41c is erased when the power supply is cut off. Further, the time for the third operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the initial operation of the internal upper movable body 90 to normally end.

In controlling the initial operation of the lower internal movable body 95, the sub CPU 41a controls the third effect actuator EA3 so that the lower internal movable body 95 performs the initial operation. The sub CPU 41a monitors the transition of the detection signal from the fourth home position sensor GS4. When the sub CPU 41a continues to input the detection signal from the fourth home position sensor GS4 after starting the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 until the fourth operation period has elapsed, the sub CPU 41a detects that the internal lower movable body It is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the actuator 95 and the third effect actuator EA3. The sub CPU 41a inputs the detection signal again from the fourth home position sensor GS4 without inputting the detection signal from the start of the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 until the fourth operation period has elapsed. When it no longer occurs, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the lower internal movable body 95 and the third effect actuator EA3. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the internal lower movable body 95 and the third performance actuator EA3, the sub CPU 41a stops the third performance actuator EA3, and also determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the internal lower movable body 95. Information that can identify this (hereinafter referred to as fourth movable body error information) is stored in the sub-RWM 41c. Although details will be described later, when the fourth movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the internal lower movable body 95 when performing various effects. A situation where the fourth movable body error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c corresponds to a situation where a movable body error regarding the internal lower movable body 95 has occurred. Incidentally, the fourth movable body error information stored in the sub-RWM 41c is erased when the power supply is cut off. Further, the time for the fourth operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the initial operation of the lower internal movable body 95 to normally end.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, movable body errors regarding various movable bodies are detected based on detection signals from various home position sensors GS1 to GS4. Therefore, in this embodiment, the various original position sensors GS1 to GS4 correspond to movable body error detection means for detecting movable body errors regarding the movable body.

As shown in FIG. 4, after the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is finished, the sub CPU 41a performs control to initialize various movable bodies. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound ends before the initial operations of the various movable bodies are performed. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the initialization notification sound is output in response to the start of power supply, and when the initial operation of the movable body is performed, the initial operation of the movable body is The output of the initialization notification sound ends before it starts. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the backup return notification sound is output in response to the start of power supply, and when the initial operation of the movable body is performed, the movable body The output of the backup recovery notification sound ends before the initial operation starts. As described above, in the present embodiment, the initial operation of the movable body starts when the specific sound is output in response to the start of power supply, and when the initial operation of the movable body is performed. The output of the specific sound ends before the end of the output. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the output of the specific sound ends before the initial movement of the movable body is performed in the initial movement process, the point at which the initial movement of the movable body starts with the start of power supply During the period during which the movable body is initially operating, the initialization notification sound and the backup return notification sound are not output. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body associated with the start of power supply until a point in the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, the initialization notification sound and the backup are emitted from the speaker Sp. Recovery notification sound is not output. That is, in this embodiment, the specific sound is output from the sound output means at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until a specific point in the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating. Not done.

Furthermore, in the initial operation processing, the sub CPU 41a performs control to initially operate the movable bodies classified into the first category, and then performs control to initially operate the movable bodies classified into the second category. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, after the initial motion of the movable body classified into the first classification is performed, the initial motion of the movable body classified into the second classification is performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, among the plurality of movable bodies, the first operation button BT1 and the upper movable body 80 are classified into the first category, and among the plurality of movable bodies, the internal upper movable body 90 and the internal lower movable body 95 are classified into the second category. classified into categories. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, at least the movable bodies provided in the front frame Y3 are classified as movable bodies classified into the first category. That is, in this embodiment, one or more movable bodies including at least a movable body provided in the front door member are classified as the movable bodies classified into the first category. Thus, in this embodiment, the first operation button BT1 as the operation movable body is classified into the first classification. That is, in the present embodiment, the movable bodies classified into the first category include movable bodies provided in one or more front door members including at least the operating movable body. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, at least the movable bodies provided on the game board YB are classified as movable bodies classified into the second category. That is, in the present embodiment, one or more movable bodies including at least a movable body provided on a game board are classified as the movable bodies classified into the second classification. As described above, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of movable bodies including an operation movable body that can be operated by a player.

Then, in the initial operation processing, the sub CPU 41a performs control to initially operate the first operation button BT1 and control to initially operate the upper movable body 80, and then controls to initially operate the internal upper movable body 90 and controls to initially operate the internal lower movable body. Controls the initial operation of 95. Further, in the initial operation process, the sub CPU 41a performs control to initially operate the internal upper movable body 90, and then performs control to initially operate the internal lower movable body 95. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 and the upper movable body 80 corresponding to the movable body classified into the first category among the plurality of types of movable bodies is performed, the plurality of types of movable bodies The internal upper movable body 90 and the internal lower movable body 95, which correspond to the movable bodies classified into the second category among the movable bodies, are configured to perform initial operations. That is, in this embodiment, after the initial motion of a movable body classified into the first classification among the plurality of types of movable bodies is performed, the initial motion of the movable body classified into the second classification among the plurality of types of movable bodies is performed. The operation is configured to take place.

Next, the status processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub-RWM 41c stores information that allows the gaming state to be specified. The information stored in the secondary RWM 41c that can specify the gaming state includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary probability state flag). The information stored in the secondary RWM 41c that can specify the gaming state includes information that can specify which of the high base state and the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary base state flag). When a low probability state command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of a low probability state to the sub-probability state flag. When a high probability state command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of a high probability state to the sub use probability state flag. When the low base state command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the low base state to the sub base state flag. When the high base state command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the high base state to the sub base state flag.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the jackpot effect is executed during the jackpot game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the opening effect is executed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the performance display device 11 so that a round performance is executed. When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is executed.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the performance display device 11 so that the performance game and the performance accompanying the performance game are performed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, it performs control to execute the production game. That is, the sub-CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the performance symbols that are finally fixed and displayed in the performance game, based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missed symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a missed symbol combination. In the case where the ready-to-win effect is performed when the ready-to-win condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 41a may determine a winning symbol combination including the ready-to-win symbol combination. In this embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when a fluctuation pattern for reach effect is specified.

When the sub-CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command, it controls the production display device 11 to display the production symbols in a variable manner. In other words, the sub CPU 41a starts the performance game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information that instructs the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 11 to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination based on the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, the sub-CPU 41a controls the performance display device 11 to display the symbol combination based on the performance symbols in a determined and stopped manner, triggered by the input of the game end command. Incidentally, when executing the reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 to temporarily stop displaying the effect symbols in the left column and the right column so that the reach effect is formed at a predetermined timing during the special game. do. Further, when executing a super reach effect as a reach effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that after a reach effect is formed, a normal reach effect is executed, and then a super reach effect is executed. Note that the sub CPU 41a may control a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and use the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity to cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Further, during execution of the special game, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that a fluctuating sound is output. In the present embodiment, the fluctuating sounds include, for example, sounds output in accordance with the display of performance symbols, sounds accompanying the execution of various performances, and sounds accompanying the execution of the reach performance. For example, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that a predetermined fluctuation sound (for example, fluctuation start sound) is output at the timing when the fluctuation display of the performance symbols is started. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that a predetermined fluctuating sound (for example, a stop sound) is output at the timing when the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a variable sound is output from the speaker Sp during execution of the special game.

When a demo command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the effect pattern displayed on the effect display device 11 is stopped and displayed in a standby state (for example, shaking the effect pattern from side to side). control and control to standby state. Furthermore, if the demonstration time has elapsed without inputting a variation pattern specifying command after inputting the demo command, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 11 so that the customer attraction performance is executed. For example, the customer attraction performance is a performance to notify that the pachinko game machine 10 is in a standby state and to obtain the effect of attracting customers, and is also referred to as a demonstration performance. In order to attract customers, various warnings may be carried out. Various types of warnings include, for example, warnings about getting addicted to cars, warnings about leaving young children in cars, etc.

Further, the sub CPU 41a can control the speaker Sp so that background sound is output. Further, while outputting the background sound, if a predetermined standby time has elapsed without inputting a steering wheel operation detection command after entering the standby state, the sub CPU 41a stops outputting the background sound.

Further, for example, when the sub CPU 41a is in the standby state and the background sound is not output, when a steering wheel operation detection command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that the background sound is output. In this way, the background sound may be output when the touch sensor TS detects that the firing handle HD is operated. However, the background sound is such that it is not possible to identify that the firing handle HD has been operated. Further, for example, when the sub CPU 41a is in the standby state and the background sound is not being output, if a variation pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that the background sound is output. Incidentally, at this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that the variable sound is output during the execution of the special game corresponding to the variable pattern designation command. In this way, the background sound is triggered by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command to the sub CPU 41a, which is output when the special game whose execution has been suspended due to the ball entering the starting ports 12 and 13 is executed. may be output. That is, the background sound may be output when the ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13. However, the background sound is such that it is impossible to identify that the game ball has entered the starting ports 12 and 13. Note that "ball entering the starting ports 12 and 13" does not mean entering the game ball into both the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13, but rather the entering of the game ball into both the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13. This means the entry of a game ball into either one of the two starting ports 13. Similarly, the fluctuating sound that is output during the execution of the special game is based on the fluctuating pattern designation command that is output when the special game whose execution is suspended after the ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 is executed. It may be output when it is input to the CPU 41a. That is, the fluctuating sound may be output when the ball enters the starting ports 12, 13. A situation in which the touch sensor TS detects the operation of the firing handle HD and the background sound is not output, but the background sound starts outputting when the ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 will be explained later. .

Next, error detection processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be explained.
When a magnetic detection command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs magnetic detection effect processing to execute a magnetic detection effect to notify that a magnetic error has been detected. In the magnetic detection effect processing, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that an image notifying that magnetism has been detected is displayed. Furthermore, in the magnetic detection effect processing, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that a sound (hereinafter referred to as magnetic detection notification sound) notifying that magnetism has been detected is output. The magnetic detection notification sound may be, for example, a voice saying "Magnetism has been detected" and a sound effect accompanying the detection of magnetism. Although details will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if a magnetic error is detected, execution of the magnetic detection performance process may be restricted.

When the open detection command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs an open detection performance process to execute an open detection performance that notifies that the door member is opened. In the opening detection effect processing, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that an image notifying that the door member is opened is displayed. In addition, in the opening detection effect processing, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that a sound (hereinafter referred to as door opening notification sound) notifying that the door member is opened is output. The door open notification sound may be, for example, a voice saying "the door is open" and a sound effect accompanying the opening of the door member. In this way, the door open notification sound has content that can specify that the door member is open.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a performance may be executed in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1. In the pachinko game machine 10, after an operation promotion effect that prompts the user to operate the first operation button BT1 is executed, the effect may be executed in response to the operation of the first operation button BT1. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect may be executed in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2. In the pachinko game machine 10, after an operation promotion effect that prompts the user to operate the second operation button BT2 is executed, the effect may be executed in response to the operation of the second operation button BT2.

In this embodiment, the operation promotion effect is executed on the effect display device 11. The operation promotion performance includes a first operation promotion performance, a second operation promotion performance, and a third operation promotion performance.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first operation promotion effect is executed, the effect display device 11 displays an image G1 imitating the inactive first operation button BT1 and an image G1 of the first operation button BT1 that is not in operation. An image MG1 including characters prompting for operation is displayed. The first operation promotion performance can be said to be a performance that prompts the user to operate the first operation button BT1 that is not in operation. As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second operation promotion effect is executed, the effect display device 11 displays an image G2 imitating the operating first operation button BT1 and an image MG1. be done. The second operation promotion performance can be said to be a performance that prompts the user to operate the first operation button BT1 which is in operation. As shown in FIG. 5(c), when the third operation promotion effect is executed, the effect display device 11 displays an image G3 imitating the second operation button BT2, and text encouraging the operation of the second operation button BT2. An image MG2 containing the image MG2 is displayed. The third operation promotion performance can be said to be a performance that encourages operation of the second operation button BT2.

The effects related to the operations of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2 and the control related to the execution of these effects will be explained below. In this embodiment, the effects related to the operation of the first operation button BT1 include a button preview effect and a final button effect. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the effects related to the operation of the second operation button BT2 include a jackpot button effect.

First, the button preview effect will be explained based on FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b).
In the pachinko game machine 10, a button preview performance may be executed during execution of the performance game and before the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, when a ready-to-win performance is executed in a performance game, the button preview performance is executed before the ready-to-win performance. As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the button preview effect is executed, the operation promotion effect is executed. When the first operation button BT1 is operated while the button preview performance is being executed and the operation promotion performance is being executed, the result of the button preview performance is derived. As shown in FIG. 6(b), when the result of the button preview performance is derived, the internal lower movable body 95 operates, and the performance display device 11 displays an expectation level image in accordance with the operation of the internal lower movable body 95. KF is displayed. The results of the button preview performance include the first result in which an expectation image KF with a blue motif is displayed, the second result in which an expectation image KF is displayed in a yellow motif, and the expectation image KF with a red motif. There is a third result in which the degree image KF is displayed. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation level differs depending on the result derived from the button preview performance. Specifically, the jackpot expectation for the second result is higher than the first result, and the jackpot expectation for the third result is higher than the second result. In the pachinko game machine 10, an operation promotion performance is executed when the button preview performance is executed. In the button preview performance of this embodiment, the first operation promotion performance or the second operation promotion performance is executed as the operation promotion performance.

Here, control related to the execution of the button preview effect will be explained.
After inputting the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 41a determines whether to execute the button preview effect. For example, the sub CPU 41a may decide to execute the button preview effect with a probability according to the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. Further, when it is decided to execute the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a determines the result to be derived by the button preview performance. In this embodiment, when a jackpot variation pattern is specified, a result with a higher jackpot expectation is determined with a higher probability than when a loss variation pattern is specified. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a variation pattern with a missed reach is specified, a result with a high expectation of a jackpot is determined with a higher probability than when a variation pattern without a missed reach is specified. Thereafter, the sub CPU 41a determines which of the first operation promotion performance and the second operation promotion performance to perform as the operation promotion performance, that is, the type of operation promotion performance. The sub CPU 41a determines the type of operation promotion performance according to the result derived from the button preview performance. In this embodiment, the second operation promotion performance is determined with a higher probability when a result with a high expectation of a jackpot is determined as a result to be derived by the button preview performance. That is, in the button preview performance, the level of expectation that a result with a higher jackpot expectation level will be derived is higher when the second operation promotion effect is executed than when the first operation promotion effect is executed. As a result, the expectation level of jackpot increases.

When it is decided to execute the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a sets an operational validity period (for example, 3 seconds at maximum) regarding the button preview performance before the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. In this way, when it is decided to execute the button preview performance, the operation validity period related to the button preview performance is set before the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, when it is decided to execute the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 11 so that the determined type of operation promotion performance is executed before the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, when executing the second operation promotion effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation unit actuator SA so that the first operation button BT1 operates up to the effect position P1b. However, if the first error information is stored in the sub RWM 41c, the sub CPU 41a does not operate the first operation button BT1. Furthermore, if a detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is input within the operation validity period related to the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a ends the execution of the operation promotion performance, and the result of the button preview performance is derived. Controls the effect display device 11. That is, if the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is input after the operation promotion performance is executed in the button preview performance until the operation validity period related to the button preview performance has elapsed, the sub CPU 41a executes the operation promotion performance. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the execution of the button preview effect is terminated and the result of the button preview effect is derived. At this time, the operational validity period related to the button preview performance also ends. Further, when deriving the result of the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a controls the third performance actuator EA3 so that the internal lower movable body 95 operates up to the performance position P4b. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the expectation image KF is displayed. Then, after deriving the result of the button preview performance, when ending the execution of the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a controls the third performance actuator EA3 so that the internal lower movable body 95 operates up to the original position P4a. . However, if the fourth error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the lower internal movable body 95.

Note that if the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operation validity period related to the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a ends the execution of the operation promotion performance. If the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operational validity period related to the button preview performance, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to derive the result of the button preview performance. Furthermore, if the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operation validity period related to the button preview performance and the second operation promotion performance is executed, the sub CPU 41a stops the execution of the button preview performance. When terminating the process, the operation unit actuator SA is controlled so as to move the first operation button BT1, which has been operated to the production position P1b, to the original position P1a. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the first operation button BT1 is operated while the first operation button BT1 is operating to the production position P1b, the first operation button BT1 is moved to the original position P1a due to the operation. I will do it.

Next, the final button effect will be explained based on FIGS. 7(a) to 7(c).
In the pachinko game machine 10, the final button performance is executed at the final execution timing before the remaining one row of performance symbols is once stopped and displayed in the super reach performance. As shown in FIG. 7(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the final button effect is executed, an operation promotion effect is executed. When the first operation button BT1 is operated while the final button presentation is being executed and the operation promotion presentation is being executed, the result of the final button presentation is derived. The results derived by the final button performance include a first final result derived in the case of a jackpot, and a second final result derived in the case of a loss. As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the first final result is derived by the final button effect, the internal upper movable body 90 operates, and the effect display device 11 displays a message corresponding to the operation of the internal upper movable body 90. The effect image EF1 is displayed. In addition, when the first final result is derived by the final button performance, the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the performance game. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7(c), when the second final result is derived by the final button effect, the internal upper movable body 90 does not operate, and the effect display device 11 displays an effect different from the effect image EF1. Image EF2 is displayed. Note that when the second final result is derived by the final button performance, the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the performance game. In the pachinko game machine 10, when executing the final button effect, an operation promotion effect is executed. In the final button performance of this embodiment, the first operation promotion performance or the second operation promotion performance is executed as the operation promotion performance.

Here, control related to execution of the final button effect will be explained.
When executing the super reach performance, the sub CPU 41a determines which of the first operation promotion performance and the second operation promotion performance to perform as the operation promotion performance in the final button performance, that is, the type of operation promotion performance. In this embodiment, when a jackpot variation pattern is specified, the second operation promotion performance is determined with a higher probability than when a loss variation pattern is specified. That is, in the final button performance, the expectation level of a jackpot is higher when the second operation promotion performance is executed than when the first operation promotion performance is executed.

Then, at the final execution timing, the sub CPU 41a sets an operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds maximum) regarding the final button effect. Further, at the final execution timing, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the determined type of operation promotion effect is executed. At this time, when executing the second operation promotion effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the operation unit actuator SA so that the first operation button BT1 operates up to the effect position P1b. However, if the first error information is stored in the sub RWM 41c, the sub CPU 41a does not operate the first operation button BT1. In addition, when a detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is input within the operation validity period related to the final button performance, the sub CPU 41a ends the execution of the operation promotion performance, so that the result of the final button performance is derived. Controls the effect display device 11. At this time, the operation validity period related to the final button effect also ends. When deriving the first final result, the sub CPU 41a controls the second effect actuator EA2 so that the internal upper movable body 90 operates up to the effect position P3b. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the effect image EF1 is displayed. Then, when ending the execution of the final button effect that has derived the first final result, the sub CPU 41a controls the second effect actuator EA2 so that the internal upper movable body 90 operates up to the original position P3a. However, if the third error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the internal upper movable body 90. On the other hand, when deriving the second final result, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the effect image EF2 is displayed. Further, when deriving the result of the final button performance, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 11 so that the jackpot symbol combination or the losing symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Note that if the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operation validity period related to the final button effect, the sub CPU 41a ends the execution of the operation promotion effect. If the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operation validity period related to the final button performance, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to derive the result of the final button performance. Furthermore, in the case where the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operation validity period related to the final button performance, and when the second operation promotion performance is executed, the sub CPU 41a stops the execution of the final button performance. When terminating the process, the operation unit actuator SA is controlled so as to move the first operation button BT1, which has been operated to the production position P1b, to the original position P1a. Incidentally, even if the detection signal from the first operation button BT1 is not input within the operation validity period related to the final button performance, the sub CPU 41a will cause the jackpot symbol combination or the losing symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed. The effect display device 11 is controlled.

Next, the jackpot button effect will be explained based on FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c).
In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot button performance is executed while a jackpot game is occurring. In this embodiment, a jackpot button effect is executed in the third round game in the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot button effect is executed, the third operation promotion effect is executed. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the jackpot button performance is being executed and the third operation promotion performance is being executed, the result of the jackpot button performance is derived. The results derived by the jackpot button performance include a high probability result derived when the game is controlled to a high probability state, and a low probability result derived when the game is controlled to a low probability state. As shown in FIG. 8(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a high probability result is derived by the jackpot button performance, the upper movable body 80 operates and the performance display device 11 is controlled to a high probability state. An image Ga is displayed to inform you that this will be done. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8(c), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a low probability result is derived by the jackpot button performance, the upper movable body 80 does not operate and the performance display device 11 displays a high probability state. An image Gb notifying that the control is not performed is displayed.

Here, control related to the execution of the jackpot button effect will be explained.
In the third round game in the jackpot game, the sub CPU 41a sets an operational validity period (for example, a period until the end of the third round game) related to the jackpot button performance. Further, in the third round game in the jackpot game, the sub CPU 41a controls the performance display device 11 so that the third operation promotion performance is executed. In addition, if a detection signal from the second operation button BT2 is input within the operational validity period related to the jackpot button performance, the sub CPU 41a terminates the execution of the operation promotion performance, so that the result of the jackpot button performance is derived. Controls the effect display device 11. At this time, the operational validity period related to the jackpot button effect also ends. Further, when deriving a high probability result, the sub CPU 41a controls the first effect actuator EA1 so that the upper movable body 80 operates up to the effect position P2b. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the image Ga is displayed. Then, when ending the execution of the jackpot button performance that has led to a high probability result, the sub CPU 41a controls the first performance actuator EA1 so that the upper movable body 80 moves up to the original position P2a. However, if the second error information is stored in the sub-RWM 41c, the sub-CPU 41a does not operate the upper movable body 80. On the other hand, when deriving a low probability result, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the image Gb is displayed.

Note that if the detection signal from the second operation button BT2 is not input within the operational validity period related to the jackpot button performance, the sub CPU 41a ends the execution of the third operation promotion performance. If the detection signal from the second operation button BT2 is not input within the operation validity period related to the jackpot button performance, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to derive the result of the jackpot button performance.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the operations of the first operation button BT1, the upper movable body 80, the internal upper movable body 90, and the internal lower movable body 95 are controlled by the sub CPU 41a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the operations of various movable bodies including the first operation button BT1, the upper movable body 80, the internal upper movable body 90, and the internal lower movable body 95. The function as an operation control means for controlling is realized.

Here, sounds that can be output by the speaker Sp of this embodiment will be explained.
In the pachinko game machine 10, fluctuating sound is output from the speaker Sp during execution of the special game. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp not only during execution of the special game. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a magnetic error is detected, a magnetic detection notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the door member is opened, a door opening notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the main RWM clearing process is performed by the main CPU 40a, an initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a return process is performed based on various information backed up by the main CPU 40a, a backup return notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. Here, fluctuation sound, background sound, magnetic detection notification sound, door open notification sound, initialization notification sound, and backup return notification sound are shown as sounds that can be output by speaker Sp, but other sounds can also be output. It is composed of Other sounds include, for example, sounds accompanying the execution of a jackpot effect during a jackpot game.

Next, sound output from the speaker Sp of this embodiment will be explained.
A volume value is defined in the sound production data stored in the sub ROM 41b. The volume value is a value that is the basis of the volume for outputting a sound performance that can be specified by the sound performance data. The sound production data has a volume value defined in the range of "0 to 100". Incidentally, the volume value can take values from 1 to 100 in increments of 1, such as "1, 2, 3, . . . , 99, 100."

Further, the sub ROM 41b stores situational volume data regarding the volume depending on the situation. A situation value is defined in the situation sound volume data. The situation value is a value that is the basis of the volume for outputting sound effects depending on the situation. In the situation sound volume data, a situation value is defined in the range of "0 to 1". Incidentally, the situation value can take values from 0 to 1 in 0.1 increments, such as "0, 0.1, 0.2, ..., 0.9, 1.0". For example, the situational volume data includes situational volume data when the device is in a standby state, and situational volume data when a special game is being executed. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, a situation value of "0.5" is set in the situation sound volume data when in the standby state, and a situation value of "1.5" is set in the situation sound volume data when a special game is being executed. 0".

Further, the sub-RWM 41c stores adjustment volume data that can be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB. An adjustment value is defined in the adjustment volume data. The adjustment value can be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB. In the pachinko game machine 10, the adjustment value can be adjusted within the range of "0.1 to 1". Incidentally, the adjustment value can take a value in 0.1 increments from 0.1 to 1, such as "0.1, 0.2, . . . , 0.9, 1.0." In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB, the adjustment volume data stored in the sub-RWM 41c can be changed, and at least the sound output from the speaker Sp can be changed. You can adjust the volume of some sounds. In this embodiment, the upper button UB and the lower button DB correspond to operable adjustment operation means. The present embodiment is configured such that the volume of at least some of the sounds that can be output from the sound output means can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when the upper button UB or the lower button DB is operated to adjust the volume, a volume adjustment sound that can identify that the volume has been adjusted is output from the speaker Sp. You may. The volume adjustment sound may have a different sound (for example, a musical scale) depending on the volume after adjustment.

In principle, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when outputting sound, a sound production that can be specified from the sound production data is output from the speaker Sp at a volume that is a product of the volume value, the situation value, and the adjustment value. Ru. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, if at least one of the volume value, the situation value, and the adjustment value is "0 (zero)," no sound performance that can be specified from the sound performance data is output from the speaker Sp. Note that in this specification, a situation where the volume is "0" and no sound is output from the speaker Sp does not correspond to a situation where the volume is at the minimum volume, but simply corresponds to a situation where no sound is output. A situation in which no sound is output is a situation in which no sound is output, and corresponds to a non-sound output state in which no sound is output. Conversely, a situation in which sound is being output can be said to be a sound output state in which sound is being output. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the sound output state of the speaker Sp includes a non-sound output state in which no sound is output and a sound output state in which sound is output. That is, in this embodiment, the sound output state of the sound output means includes a non-sound output state in which no sound is output, and a sound output state in which sound is output.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, sound may be output regardless of the situation value and adjustment value. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, the initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp regardless of the situation value and adjustment value. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when outputting the initialization notification sound, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as the situation value, even if the actual situation value is less than 1. At the same time, even if the actual adjustment value is less than 1, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as an adjustment value. Then, the initialization notification sound is output at the maximum volume at which the initialization notification sound can be output without lowering the volume value determined in the sound effect data regarding the initialization notification sound. Incidentally, the maximum value that the volume value can take is defined as the volume value in the sound effect data regarding the initialization notification sound. As described above, the initialization notification sound is set at the maximum volume when outputting the initialization notification sound, regardless of the adjustment value, even if the adjustment value is changed by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB. is output. In other words, the volume at which the initialization notification sound is output cannot be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the backup return notification sound is output from the speaker Sp regardless of the situation value and adjustment value. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when outputting the backup return notification sound, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as the situation value, even if the actual situation value is less than 1. At the same time, even if the actual adjustment value is less than 1, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as an adjustment value. The backup restoration notification sound is output at the maximum volume at which the backup restoration notification sound can be output without lowering the volume value determined in the sound performance data regarding the backup restoration notification sound. Incidentally, the maximum value that the volume value can take is defined as the volume value in the sound effect data regarding the backup restoration notification sound. As described above, the backup return notification sound has the maximum volume when outputting the backup return notification sound, regardless of the adjustment value, even if the adjustment value has been changed by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB. is output. In other words, the volume at which the backup recovery notification sound is output cannot be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB.

Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the magnetic detection notification sound is output from the speaker Sp regardless of the situation value and the adjustment value. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when outputting the magnetic detection notification sound, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as the situation value, even if the actual situation value is less than 1. At the same time, even if the actual adjustment value is less than 1, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as an adjustment value. The magnetic detection notification sound is output at the maximum volume at which the magnetic detection notification sound can be output without lowering the volume value determined in the sound performance data regarding the magnetic detection notification sound. Incidentally, in the sound production data regarding the magnetic detection notification sound, the maximum value that the volume value can take is determined as the volume value. As described above, even if the adjustment value is changed by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB, the magnetic detection notification sound is set at the maximum volume when outputting the magnetic detection notification sound, regardless of the adjustment value. is output. In other words, the volume at which the magnetic detection notification sound is output cannot be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB.

Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the door open notification sound is output from the speaker Sp regardless of the situation value and the adjustment value. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, when outputting the door open notification sound, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as the situation value, even if the actual situation value is less than 1. At the same time, even if the actual adjustment value is less than 1, the situation value is adjusted to "1", which is the maximum value that can be taken as an adjustment value. The door open notification sound is output at the maximum volume at which the door open notification sound can be output without lowering the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the door open notification sound. Incidentally, the maximum value that the volume value can take is defined as the volume value in the sound effect data regarding the door open notification sound. As described above, the door open notification sound is set at the maximum volume when outputting the door open notification sound, regardless of the adjustment value, even if the adjustment value is changed by operating the upper button UB or lower button DB. is output. In other words, the volume at which the door open notification sound is output cannot be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB.

In this way, the initialization notification sound, backup return notification sound, magnetic detection notification sound, and door open notification sound are output from the speaker Sp regardless of the situation value and adjustment value. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the volume of the initialization notification sound, backup return notification sound, magnetic detection notification sound, and door opening notification sound cannot be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB. That is, in this embodiment, the volume of the specific sound cannot be adjusted even if the adjustment operation means is operated. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when outputting the initialization notification sound, backup return notification sound, magnetic detection notification sound, and door open notification sound, even if the actual situation value is less than 1, the values that can be taken as the situation value are The situation value is adjusted to "1" which is the maximum value, and even if the actual adjustment value is less than 1, the situation value is adjusted to "1" which is the maximum value that can be taken as the adjustment value. In the pachinko game machine 10, the initialization notification sound, the backup return notification sound, the magnetic detection notification sound, and the door opening notification sound are output from the speaker Sp at maximum volume. That is, in this embodiment, the specific sound is output from the sound output means at the maximum volume. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the specific error sound can be output at the maximum volume.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when power supply is started, initial operations of various movable bodies are performed after the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is finished. In principle, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that no sound is output from the speaker Sp while the various movable bodies are performing initial operations.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the magnetic sensor Even if the JS detects magnetism, the magnetic detection notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the magnetic sensor JS detects magnetism, the magnetic Detection notification sound is not output from speaker Sp. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the magnetic sensor JS detects magnetism at time T12 between the start time T1 and time T2 of the initial movement of the movable body, the magnetic detection notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. However, after the time T2 when the initial operation of the movable body ends, if the magnetic sensor JS detects magnetism, the magnetic detection notification sound is output at the maximum volume as described above. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the magnetic sensor JS detects magnetism at time T3 during the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95, a magnetic detection notification sound is output at the maximum volume. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the magnetic sensor JS detects magnetism at time T4 after the initial operations of all the movable bodies are completed, a magnetic detection notification sound is output at the maximum volume.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the magnetic detection notification sound is emitted at least from the time when the initial operation of the movable body associated with the start of power supply to the time when the initial operation of the movable body provided in the front frame Y3 ends. , is not output from the speaker Sp. As mentioned above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the initialization notification sound and the backup return notification sound are outputted before the initial operation of the movable body is started, so it is not necessary to start the power supply. There is no output from the speaker Sp from the time when the initial motion of the movable body associated with this starts until the time when the initial motion of the movable body provided in the front frame Y3 ends.

In this embodiment, the initialization notification sound, the backup notification sound, and the magnetic detection notification sound correspond to special sounds. That is, in this embodiment, the special sound includes a sound that is output when power supply starts. Thus, in this embodiment, the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include special sounds. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the volume of the special sound cannot be adjusted even if the adjustment operation means is operated. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special sound is output from the sound output means at the maximum volume. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the specific volume is the maximum volume at which the special sound is output. That is, in this embodiment, the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include a special sound that is output from the sound output means at a specific volume. Further, in the present embodiment, the time point at which the initial operation of the movable body provided in the front frame Y3 ends corresponds to a predetermined time point in the middle of the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation. In this embodiment, the special sound is not output from the sound output means at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until a predetermined point in the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating. .

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 9(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the door member is opened during the period when the various movable bodies are performing initial operations, a door open notification sound is output. At this time, the door open notification sound is output at maximum volume, as described above. For example, if the door open sensor KS detects the opening of the door member at a time point T3 between the start time T1 of the initial operation of various movable bodies and a predetermined time point T2 in the middle of the initial operation period of the movable body. , the door open notification sound is output at maximum volume. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the door opening sensor KS detects opening of the door member at time T4 during the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 after time T2, the door is opened at the maximum sound level. A notification sound is output. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the door open sensor KS detects the opening of the door member at time T5 after the initial operations of all movable bodies are completed, a door open notification sound is output at the maximum volume.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the touch sensor TS detects the operation of the firing handle HD during the period in which the initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed, a background sound is output. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected during the period when the various movable bodies are performing initial operations, the background sound is output at the minimum volume. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected during the period during which the initial movements of various movable bodies are being performed, the actual situation value is set to 0. Even if the situation value is higher than 1, the situation value is adjusted to "0.1" which is the minimum value other than 0 that can be taken as the situation value. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected during the period when the initial movements of various movable bodies are being performed, the actual adjustment value is set to be lower than 0.1 when outputting the background sound. Even if the situation value is high, the situation value is adjusted to "0.1", which is the minimum value that can be taken as an adjustment value.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9(c), in the pachinko game machine 10, there is a period from time T1 when the initial motion of each movable body starts to a predetermined time T2 during the initial motion of the movable body. When the touch sensor TS detects the operation of the firing handle HD at time T3, background sound is output at the minimum volume. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected at time T4 during the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 after time T2, the background sound is output at the minimum volume. Ru. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected after the initial operations of all movable bodies have been completed (for example, at time T5), the volume ( In FIG. 9(c), the background sound is output at an adjusted volume. At this time, both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1" or more, and at least one of the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value is less than "0.1". If it is high, the background sound will be output at a volume higher than the minimum volume.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9(d), in the pachinko game machine 10, the operation of the firing handle HD is detected by the touch sensor TS during the initial movement of the movable body, and the background sound is set to the minimum volume. Suppose it is output. After that, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the initial operations of all movable bodies are completed while the background sound is being output at the minimum volume, the volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value (FIG. 9(d)) , the background sound is output at the adjusted volume). At this time, both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1" or more, and at least one of the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value is less than "0.1". If it is high, the background sound will be output at a volume higher than the minimum volume.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a special game is started with the entry of a ball into the starting ports 12, 13 during a period in which the initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed, background sounds and fluctuating sounds are generated. is output. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the execution of the special game is started when the ball enters the starting holes 12, 13 during the period when the various movable bodies are performing initial operations (for example, time T4). , background sound and fluctuating sound are output at the minimum volume. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special game starts with the entry of a ball into the starting ports 12 and 13 during a period in which the initial movements of various movable bodies are being performed, the background sound is emitted. When outputting, even if the actual situation value is higher than 0.1, the situation value is adjusted to "0.1", which is the minimum value other than 0 that can be taken as the situation value. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, if execution of a special game is started with the entry of a ball into the starting ports 12, 13 during a period in which the initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed, a background sound is output. At this time, even if the actual adjustment value is higher than 0.1, the situation value is adjusted to "0.1", which is the minimum value that can be taken as an adjustment value. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of a special game is started when a ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during a period during which initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed (for example, at time T4). In this case, when outputting a fluctuating sound, the situation value is adjusted to "0.1", which is the minimum value other than 0, even if the actual situation value is higher than 0.1. Ru. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 outputs a fluctuating sound when a special game is started when a ball enters the starting holes 12, 13 during a period when the various movable bodies are performing initial operations. At this time, even if the actual adjustment value is higher than 0.1, the situation value is adjusted to "0.1", which is the minimum value that can be taken as an adjustment value.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9(c), in the pachinko game machine 10, there is a period from time T1 when the initial motion of each movable body starts to a predetermined time T2 during the initial motion of the movable body. When execution of the special game is started with the ball entering the starting ports 12, 13 at time T3, background sound and fluctuating sound are output at the minimum volume. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of a special game is started when a ball enters the starting ports 12, 13 at time T4 during the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 after time T2. In this case, the background sound and fluctuating sound are output at the minimum volume. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the execution of the special game is started with the ball entering the starting holes 12, 13 after the initial operations of all movable bodies have been completed (for example, at time T5), the actual The background sound and the fluctuating sound are output at a volume based on the situation value and the actual adjustment value. At this time, both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1" or more, and at least one of the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value is less than "0.1". If it is high, the background sound and fluctuating sound are output at a volume higher than the minimum volume.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(d), in the pachinko game machine 10, during the period during which the initial movement of the movable body is being performed (for example, time T4), the pachinko game machine 10 uses the ball entering the starting ports 12, 13 as an opportunity to make a special Assume that the game starts running and the background sound is output at the minimum volume. After that, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed while the background sound is being output at the minimum volume, the background sound is output at a volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value. Ru. At this time, both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1" or more, and at least one of the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value is less than "0.1". If it is high, the background sound will be output at a volume higher than the minimum volume. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, execution of a special game is started when a ball enters the starting holes 12, 13 during the initial movement of the movable body, and a fluctuating sound is output at the minimum volume. Suppose that After that, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed while the fluctuating sound is being output at the minimum volume, the fluctuating sound is output at a volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value. Ru. At this time, both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1" or more, and at least one of the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value is less than "0.1". If it is high, a fluctuating sound is output at a volume higher than the minimum volume.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, the operation of the firing handle HD is detected by the touch sensor TS and the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the period in which the movable body performs the initial operation. When any one of the ball hitting events occurs, sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. In this embodiment, at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound corresponds to the predetermined sound that is output when the output condition is satisfied. That is, the predetermined sound includes background sound. Further, the predetermined sound includes a variable sound. In the pachinko game machine 10, a predetermined sound is output when the touch sensor TS detects that the firing handle HD is operated during the initial operation period of the movable body. In other words, in this embodiment, the predetermined sound is output when the operation detection means detects that the firing handle has been operated during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply. Ru. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, a predetermined sound is outputted when a game ball enters the starting openings 12, 13 during the initial operation period of the movable body. That is, in the present embodiment, during the period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound is output when the game ball enters the starting port. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the volume of the background sound and fluctuating sound can be adjusted in principle by operating the buttons UB and DB. In other words, in this embodiment, the sound whose volume can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means can be output even when the initial movement of the movable body is performed, when the output condition is satisfied. There is a predetermined sound.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the touch sensor TS detects the operation of the firing handle HD and the game balls enter the starting ports 12 and 13 during the period in which the movable body performs the initial operation. When any of these events occurs, at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound is output. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, the operation of the firing handle HD is detected by the touch sensor TS and the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the period in which the movable body performs the initial operation. If none of these events occurs, neither the background sound nor the fluctuating sound is output. In other words, in this embodiment, during the period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound is output when the output condition is met, and the predetermined sound is output when the output condition is not met. is not output. As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined sound may be output when the output condition is satisfied during the period during which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply. That is, in this embodiment, the predetermined sound may be output during a period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply. In this embodiment, when the predetermined sound is output during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply, the predetermined sound can be output at the minimum volume. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined sound is output during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply, the predetermined sound can be output at the minimum volume.

In this embodiment, the output conditions include output conditions that are satisfied when the operation detection means detects that the firing handle is operated. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the output conditions include output conditions that are satisfied when a game ball enters the starting port. That is, in this embodiment, the output conditions include a first output condition that is established when the operation detection means detects that the firing handle has been operated, and a first output condition that is established when the game ball enters the starting port. and a second output condition that is satisfied. In this way, in this embodiment, during the period during which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the operation detection means detects that the firing handle is operated and that the game ball enters the starting port. A predetermined sound is output based on at least one of them.

In addition, as described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the initial operation of all movable bodies is completed while the background sound is being output at the minimum volume, the volume will be changed based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value. Background sound is output. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed while the fluctuating sound is being output at the minimum volume, the fluctuating sound is output at a volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value. be done. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound is output from when the movable body is performing its initial motion to after the initial motion is completed, the movable body's initial After the operation is completed, at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound can be output at a volume higher than the minimum volume. That is, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined sound is output from when the movable body is performing the initial motion to after the initial motion is finished, after the movable body has finished the initial motion, the predetermined sound is output at the minimum level. It is possible to output at a volume higher than the volume.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a door open notification sound is output from the speaker Sp when the door open sensor KS detects that the door member has been opened during the initial operation of the movable body. Ru. In this manner, in this embodiment, a specific error sound is output when a specific error is detected during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply. That is, in this embodiment, a specific error sound is output when a specific error is detected during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply, and a predetermined error sound is output when the output condition is met. Sound may be output. In this embodiment, the sounds that can be output by the sound output means include a predetermined sound and a specific error sound related to a specific error. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the door opening sensor KS detects that the door member is opened during the period during which the movable body performs the initial operation, the speaker Sp outputs a maximum volume higher than the minimum volume to open the door. An opening notification sound is output. That is, in this embodiment, when the specific error sound is output during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply, the specific error sound can be output at a volume higher than the minimum volume. It is.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the period in which the movable body performs the initial operation, the door opening sensor KS detects that the door member is opened, and the touch sensor TS detects that the firing handle HD is operated. When either of the detection and the game ball entering the starting ports 12 and 13 occurs, a sound is output from the speaker Sp. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the period in which the movable body performs the initial operation, the door opening sensor KS detects that the door member is opened, and the touch sensor TS detects that the firing handle HD is operated. Unless one of the following events occurs, that is, the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13, no sound is output from the speaker Sp. As described above, in this embodiment, the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the non-sound output state if the predetermined condition is not satisfied during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the sound output state. In the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions include a predetermined condition that is satisfied when the opening detection means detects that the door member is opened. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions include a predetermined condition that is satisfied when the operation detection means detects that the firing handle is operated. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions include a predetermined condition that is satisfied when a game ball enters the starting port.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the door member is opened during the initial operation of the movable body, a door open notification sound with a content that can identify that the door member is opened is emitted from the speaker Sp. is output from. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the door opening sensor KS detects that the door member is opened during the initial movement of the movable body, the door opening notification sound output from the speaker Sp is , is content that can specify that the door member is open. That is, in the present embodiment, when the opening detection means detects that the door member is opened during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply, the sound output means outputs a specific sound. The error sound has content that can specify that the door member is open. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, a background sound is output when the firing handle HD is operated or when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial operation of the movable body. be done. The background sound has content that makes it impossible to identify that the firing handle HD has been operated, and content that makes it impossible to identify that the game ball has entered the starting ports 12 and 13. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the sound output from the speaker Sp for which the output condition is satisfied when the firing handle is operated during the initial movement of the movable body is the sound that is output from the speaker Sp when the firing handle HD is operated. It is impossible to specify what happened. That is, in the present embodiment, the predetermined sound is output from the sound output means when the output condition is satisfied when the firing handle is operated during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply. is a content that makes it impossible to identify that the firing handle was operated. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 during the initial operation of the movable body, the sound is output from the speaker Sp for which the output condition is satisfied. is a content that makes it impossible to specify that a game ball has entered the starting ports 12 and 13. That is, in the present embodiment, the output condition is established and the sound is output from the sound output means when the game ball enters the starting port during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply. The predetermined sound has a content that makes it impossible to identify that the game ball has entered the starting port.

Here, control related to volume adjustment by operating the buttons UB and DB will be explained.
If a detection signal from the upper button UB is input during a period in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB, the sub CPU 41a adds 0.1 to the adjustment value stored in the sub RWM 41c. Add and update the adjustment value. However, if the adjustment value before addition has reached 1.0, the sub CPU 41a does not update the adjustment value. In addition, when a detection signal from the lower button DB is input during a period in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB, the sub CPU 41a adjusts the adjustment value by 0.0 from the adjustment value stored in the sub RWM 41c. Subtract 1 and update the adjustment value. However, if the adjustment value before subtraction has reached 0, the sub CPU 41a does not update the adjustment value. In this embodiment, the "period in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB" includes, for example, when the user is in a standby state, when a special game is being executed, and when a jackpot game is being played. Sometimes it is. In addition, in the present embodiment, the "period in which the volume can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB" includes, for example, times when various movable bodies are performing initial operations.

Next, control related to sound output will be explained along with the volume of sound output from the speaker Sp.
When outputting the initialization notification sound in the initialization return process, the sub CPU 41a outputs the volume value defined in the sound production data regarding the initialization notification sound, the maximum value of the situation value "1", and the maximum adjustment value. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the initialization notification sound is output at a volume obtained by multiplying the value "1" by the value "1". In addition, when outputting the backup restoration notification sound in the backup restoration process, the sub CPU 41a outputs the volume value defined in the sound production data regarding the backup restoration notification sound, the maximum value of the situation value "1", and the adjustment value. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the backup restoration notification sound is output at a volume that is the product of the maximum value "1" and the volume.

Further, when a magnetic detection command is input and the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 and the upper movable body 80 has been completed, the sub CPU 41a outputs a magnetic detection notification sound in the magnetic detection effect processing. The speaker Sp is controlled as follows. At this time, the sub CPU 41a multiplies the volume value specified in the sound production data regarding the magnetic detection notification sound by "1" which is the maximum value of the situation value and "1" which is the maximum value of the adjustment value. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the magnetic detection notification sound is output at the same volume. On the other hand, even if the magnetic detection command is input, if the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 or the upper movable body 80 is being performed, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the magnetic detection effect processing. That is, even if a magnetic detection command is input, if the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 or the upper movable body 80 is being performed, the sub CPU 41a does not output the magnetic detection notification sound. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, execution of the magnetic detection performance process is restricted during the period in which the first operation button BT1 or the upper movable body 80 is performing the initial operation. Incidentally, during the period in which the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is being output, the sub CPU 41a does not output the magnetic detection notification sound even if the magnetic detection command is input.

When outputting a door open notification sound triggered by the input of an open door detection command, the sub CPU 41a outputs a volume value defined in the sound production data regarding the door open notification sound and a maximum value of "1" of the situation value. , the maximum value of the adjustment value, and "1", and the speaker Sp is controlled so that the magnetic detection notification sound is output at a volume that is the product of "1", which is the maximum value of the adjustment value. Incidentally, during the period in which the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is being output, the sub CPU 41a does not output the door open notification sound even if the opening detection command is input.

Further, when outputting background sound, the sub CPU 41a sets the speaker so that the variable sound is output at a volume obtained by multiplying the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the background sound, the situation value, and the adjustment value. Control Sp. However, even in the case of outputting the background sound, the sub CPU 41a outputs the volume value defined in the sound production data regarding the background sound and the situation value as long as the initial movement of the movable body is being performed. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the background sound is output at a volume that is the product of "0.1", which is the minimum value other than 0, and "0.1", which is the minimum value of the adjustment value.

Further, when outputting a fluctuating sound, the sub CPU 41a outputs the fluctuating sound at a volume that is the product of the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the fluctuating sound to be output, the situation value, and the adjustment value. Controls the speaker Sp. However, even in the case of outputting a fluctuating sound, as long as the movable body is performing its initial operation, the sub CPU 41a outputs the volume value defined in the sound performance data regarding the fluctuating sound to be output, and the situation. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the variable sound is output at a volume that is the product of "0.1", which is the minimum value other than 0, and "0.1", which is the minimum value of the adjustment value.

Incidentally, during the period in which the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is being output, the sub CPU 41a does not output the background sound even if the steering wheel operation detection command is input. Furthermore, during the period in which the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is being output, the sub CPU 41a does not output the background sound even if the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. Similarly, during the period in which the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is being output, the sub CPU 41a does not output the fluctuation sound even if the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. That is, when the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is output from the speaker Sp, the background sound and the fluctuation sound are not output from the speaker Sp.

Here, based on FIG. 10(a) and FIG. 10(b), a case where initial operations of various movable bodies are performed with the start of power supply and an output mode of background sound will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, when an initial command is input to the sub CPU 41a after power supply is started, an initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp at the maximum volume. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a return command is input to the sub CPU 41a after power supply is started, a backup return notification sound is output from the speaker Sp at the maximum volume. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound ends at time T12, the initial operation of the movable body is started.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected at time T13 during the period during which the initial movement of the movable body is performed, the background sound is output from the speaker at the minimum volume. It is output from Sp. At this time, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume regardless of the situation value and adjustment value. After that, assume that the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD at time T13 enters the first starting port 12 at time T14 within the period during which the initial motion of the movable body is being performed. In this case, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp with the minimum volume. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when execution of the special game is started in response to the game ball entering the first starting port 12 at time T14, a variable sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. Furthermore, during the execution of a special game that started with the ball entering the first starting port 12 at time T14, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed at time T15, the background sound continues to be output. The volume at which the background sound is output is the volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value (indicated as adjusted volume in FIG. 10(a)). Similarly, during the execution of a special game that started with the ball entering the first starting port 12 at time T14, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed at time T15, a fluctuating sound is output. The volume is based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value. Note that if both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1", there is no change in the volume at time T15, but in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the situation volume data when the special game is being executed is Since "1.0" is defined as the situation value at time T15, the volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value at time T15 is higher than the minimum volume.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected at time T11 when the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is being output, the background sound is emitted from the speaker Sp. No sound is output, and the initialization notification sound or backup recovery notification sound that is being output continues to be output. If the operation of the firing handle HD is no longer detected before the output of the initialization notification sound or backup return notification sound ends at time T12, even if the initial operation of the movable body is started at time T12, No background sound is output from the speaker Sp.

Further, assume that the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD at time T11 enters the first starting port 12 at time T13 within the period during which the initial movement of the movable body is being performed. In this case, in the pachinko game machine 10, when execution of the special game is started triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 12 at time T13, the background sound and the fluctuating sound are output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. Output. In addition, in FIG. 10(b), it is assumed that the game ball enters the first starting port 12 at time T13, but if it is within the period during which the initial movement of the movable body is performed, for example, at time T14. There may be. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 at time T14, the game ball enters the first starting port 12 in the same manner as when the game ball enters the first starting port 12 at time T13. When the execution of the special game is started in response to the entry of a ball, background sounds and fluctuating sounds are output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume.

Furthermore, during the execution of a special game that started with the ball entering the first starting port 12 at time T13, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed at time T15, the background sound continues to be output. The volume at which the background sound is output is the volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value (indicated as adjusted volume in FIG. 10(b)). Similarly, during the execution of a special game that started with the ball entering the first starting port 12 at time T13, if the initial movements of all movable bodies are completed at time T15, a fluctuating sound is output. The volume is based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value. Note that if both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1", there is no change in the volume at time T15, but in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the situation volume data when the special game is being executed is Since "1.0" is defined as the situation value at time T15, the volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value at time T15 is higher than the minimum volume.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the firing handle HD is operated while the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is being output, the game ball is fired, and the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is output. By the time the output of the sound is finished, the operation of the firing handle HD has been completed, and the game ball that was fired while the initialization notification sound or backup return notification sound has been output has not been able to perform the subsequent initial movement of the movable body. If the game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13 when the game ball is in the starting port 12, 13, a background sound is output not as a trigger of the firing handle being operated but as a trigger of the game ball entering the starting port 12, 13. That is, in this embodiment, the game ball is fired when the firing handle is operated while the specific sound is being output, and the operation of the firing handle is finished before the output of the specific sound is finished, and the firing handle is operated while the specific sound is being output. If the game ball that is fired enters the starting port while the specific sound is being output while the movable body is performing the initial operation after the output of the sound has ended, the first output condition is not satisfied. The second output condition is satisfied without any delay, and the predetermined sound is output from the sound output means.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained below.
(1-1) During the period when the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, if the operation of the firing handle HD is not detected and a predetermined condition is not met, the non-sound output state will occur. For example, even if an abnormal sound is generated due to the movement of the movable body, it becomes easier to hear the abnormal noise, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body. In addition, even during the period when the movable body is initially operating, if a predetermined condition is met, such as when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected, sound is output, so the speaker Sp is operating normally. You can confirm that. For example, if no sound is output from the speaker Sp even though a predetermined condition is met, it is possible to suspect that there is an abnormality in the speaker Sp.

Further, the initial operation of the movable body of the first category to which the first operation button BT1 is classified is performed before the initial operation of the movable body of the second category. In this way, by giving priority to the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 that can be operated by the player, the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 can be ended early, and the first operation button BT1 can be It is possible to prevent a player who intends to operate the game from being surprised by the initial operation of the first operation button BT1. Furthermore, by ending the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 early, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the performance using the first operation button BT1 that can be operated at an early stage. As a result, for example, even though the performance using the first operation button BT1 has been executed, the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 has not been completed. It is possible to suppress the inability to enjoy the performance.

(1-2) During the period when the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, background sound is output when the output conditions are met, such as when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected. In some cases, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. In this way, even if the output conditions are met, the background sound is output at the minimum volume, making it easier to hear the abnormal noise, for example, even if it occurs due to the movement of the movable object. It becomes easier to discover abnormalities in movable bodies. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

Further, the initial operation of the movable body of the first category to which the first operation button BT1 is classified is performed before the initial operation of the movable body of the second category. In this way, by giving priority to the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 that can be operated by the player, the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 can be ended early, and the first operation button BT1 can be It is possible to prevent a player who intends to operate the game from being surprised by the initial operation of the first operation button BT1. Furthermore, by ending the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 early, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the performance using the first operation button BT1 that can be operated at an early stage. As a result, for example, even though the performance using the first operation button BT1 has been executed, the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 has not been completed. It is possible to prevent the person from not being able to enjoy the performance.

(1-3) The movable bodies provided on the front frame Y3 that the player can touch are classified into the first category, and the movable bodies provided on the game board YB that the player cannot touch are classified as the second category. Classified into categories. As a result, the initial motion of the movable body provided on the front frame Y3 that the player can touch is performed before the initial motion of the movable body provided on the game board that the player cannot touch. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the initial operation of the movable body from being performed normally due to the player touching the movable body that is initially operating.

(1-4) The situation in which the firing handle HD is operated can be assumed to be a situation in which the player is about to fire a game ball or a situation in which the game ball is being fired. In such a situation, if the output of sound from the speaker Sp is restricted, there is a possibility that a failure of the speaker Sp may be suspected. However, by causing the background sound to be output when the firing handle HD is operated, it is possible to suppress suspicion that the speaker Sp is malfunctioning. Furthermore, even if you are not a player, you can confirm that the speaker Sp is operating normally by operating the firing handle HD. That is, since the sound can be outputted at the timing of the person checking the failure etc., the degree of freedom in the checking work can be increased.

(1-5) It is assumed that the door member is opened by the administrator who manages the gaming machine, and it is assumed that the administrator checks for malfunctions of various components in the gaming machine. The system is configured such that a door open notification sound is output when the door member is opened. Thereby, by opening the door member, it can be confirmed that the speaker Sp is operating normally. That is, since the sound can be outputted at the timing of the person checking the failure etc., the degree of freedom in the checking work can be increased.

(1-6) The initialization notification sound is not output at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation. Therefore, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, for example, abnormal noise may be generated due to the operation of the movable body. Even if the abnormal sound is present, it is possible to prevent the abnormal sound from becoming difficult to hear due to the output of the initialization notification sound. In other words, by not outputting the initialization notification sound, it becomes easier to hear abnormal sounds, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

Further, the backup return notification sound is not output at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply to a point in the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating. Therefore, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, for example, abnormal noise may be generated due to the operation of the movable body. Even if the abnormal sound is present, it is possible to prevent the abnormal sound from becoming difficult to hear due to the output of the backup restoration notification sound. In other words, by not outputting the backup return notification sound, it becomes easier to hear abnormal sounds, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

(1-7) At least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body associated with the start of power supply until the middle of the initial operation period of the movable body, initialization is output from the speaker Sp at the maximum volume. Notification sound is not output. Therefore, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, for example, abnormal noise may be generated due to the operation of the movable body. Even in the case where the abnormal sound is outputted at the maximum volume, it is possible to prevent the abnormal sound from becoming difficult to hear due to the output of the initialization notification sound outputted at the maximum volume. In other words, by not outputting the initialization notification sound that is output at the maximum volume, it becomes easier to hear abnormal sounds, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

In addition, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body associated with the start of power supply to the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, the backup return notification sound output from the speaker Sp at the maximum volume is No output. Therefore, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, for example, abnormal noise may be generated due to the operation of the movable body. Even when the abnormal sound is outputted at maximum volume, it is possible to prevent the abnormal sound from becoming difficult to hear due to the output of the backup restoration notification sound. In other words, by not outputting the backup return notification sound that is output at the maximum volume, it becomes easier to hear abnormal noises, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

(1-8) At least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body associated with the start of power supply until the middle of the initial operation period of the movable body, the volume will be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated. The invalid initialization notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. Therefore, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, for example, abnormal noise may be generated due to the operation of the movable body. Even when the abnormal sound is generated, it is possible to prevent the abnormal sound from becoming difficult to hear due to the output of the initialization notification sound whose volume cannot be adjusted. In other words, by not outputting the initialization notification sound whose volume cannot be adjusted, it becomes easier to hear abnormal sounds, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

In addition, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body associated with the start of power supply until the middle of the initial operation period of the movable body, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated. The return notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp. Therefore, at least from the start of the initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply until the middle of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, for example, abnormal noise may be generated due to the operation of the movable body. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the abnormal sound from becoming difficult to hear due to the output of the backup restoration notification sound whose volume cannot be adjusted. In other words, by not outputting the backup return notification sound whose volume cannot be adjusted, it becomes easier to hear abnormal sounds, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

(1-9) Since the initial operation of the movable body is performed after the output of the initialization notification sound that can be outputted with the start of power supply, the abnormal noise that may occur when the movable body operates is It is possible to prevent the output of the warning sound from becoming difficult to hear. That is, it is possible to easily detect abnormalities in the movable body while outputting the initialization notification sound.

In addition, since the initial operation of the movable body is performed after the output of the backup return notification sound that can be output with the start of power supply is finished, the abnormal noise that may occur when the movable body operates is reduced by the backup return notification sound. It is possible to prevent the output from becoming difficult to hear. That is, it is possible to easily detect abnormalities in the movable body while outputting the backup return notification sound.

(1-10) When the main RWM clearing process is performed and the state returns to a state where it is possible to play games, an initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp with the start of power supply. That is, by outputting the initialization notification sound, it is possible to notify that the backed up information has been initialized. In this way, it is important to know whether the backed up information has been initialized or not when starting the game, so it is necessary to let the player know. However, if the initialization notification sound is output during the period when the movable body is performing its initial operation, even if the initialization notification sound can be heard, it may be difficult to hear abnormal noises that may occur due to the movement of the movable body. Put it away. Therefore, while the initialization notification sound is output to notify that the backed up information has been initialized, by not outputting the initialization notification sound during the period when the movable object is performing initial operations, the backup It is possible to make it easier to hear abnormal noises that may be caused by the movement of the movable body, and to discover abnormalities in the movable body, while letting the user know that the information has been initialized.

(1-11) During the period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, background sound is output when the output condition is met, such as when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected. In some cases, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. When the background sound is output from when the movable body is performing its initial motion to after the initial motion is completed, the background sound is output at a volume higher than the minimum volume after the movable body's initial motion is completed. It is possible to output with . In this way, once the initial movement of the movable object is completed, the background sound is output at a volume higher than the minimum volume, so once the initial movement of the movable object is completed, the background sound can be used to entertain and improve interest. can.

(1-12) In a situation where the firing handle HD is operated, it can be assumed that the player is trying to fire a game ball or is firing a game ball. In such a situation, if the output of sound from the speaker Sp is restricted, there is a possibility that a failure of the speaker Sp may be suspected. However, by configuring the system so that the background sound is output when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected even during the initial operation period of the movable body, it is possible to suspect that the speaker Sp is malfunctioning. can be suppressed. Similarly, in a situation where a game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13, it can be assumed that the player has already launched the game ball. In such a situation, if the output of sound from the speaker Sp is restricted, there is a possibility that a failure of the speaker Sp may be suspected. However, by configuring the system so that the background sound is output when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 even during the initial operation period of the movable body, it is possible to suspect a failure of the speaker Sp. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of

For example, even during the period when the movable body is initially operating, the background sound is not output when a game ball enters the starting port 12, 13, and when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected. Let's say you want background sound to be output. In this case, even if a game ball that is fired while the initialization notification sound or backup return notification sound is being output enters the starting ports 12 and 13 after the initial operation of the movable body has started, the movable body If the firing handle HD is not operated while the initial operation is being performed, no background sound will be output. On the other hand, even during the initial operation period of the movable body, the background sound is not output when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected, and when the game balls enter the starting ports 12 and 13, the background sound is not output. Let's say you want background sound to be output. In this case, even if the game ball is not shot or the shooting handle HD is operated to start the game, the background sound will not be output. In this way, the background sound is configured to be output when a game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13, and the background sound is output when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected. If only one of these is adopted, there is a possibility that a failure of the speaker Sp is suspected because no background sound is output.

However, even during the initial operation period of the movable body, the background sound is output when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected, and the background sound is output to the starting ports 12 and 13. The background sound is output when a game ball enters the game. Therefore, if the firing handle HD is operated while the initialization notification sound or backup return notification sound is being output, the game ball will be fired, and the game ball will be fired before the output of the initialization notification sound or backup return completion sound ends. When the initial operation of the movable body is being performed after the operation of the handle HD is completed and the output of the initialization notification sound and backup return notification sound is completed, the previously fired game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13. Background sound is output even when the ball hits the ball. Thereby, in such a situation, it is possible to suppress the possibility that the background sound is not output and a failure of the speaker Sp is suspected.

(1-13) During the period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, a game ball may enter the starting ports 12, 13, the operation of the firing handle HD may be detected, etc. If the output conditions are not met, the background sound will not be output. On the other hand, during the period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13, or the operation of the firing handle HD is detected, and the output is generated. When the conditions are met, the background sound is output, and in that case, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. In this way, if the output conditions are not satisfied, such as when a game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13 or when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected, the background sound will not be output. Even if the output conditions are met, such as when a game ball enters the game ball or when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected, the background sound is output at the minimum volume. Therefore, for example, even if an abnormal sound is generated due to the movement of the movable body, it becomes easier to hear the abnormal noise, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

(1-14) During the period when the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, background sound may be output if the output condition is met, such as when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected. However, in that case, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume. In this way, even if the output conditions are met during the period when the movable body is initially operating, the background sound is output at the minimum volume. Even if there is, it becomes easier to hear the abnormal noise, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

By the way, for example, if the output of the sound is suppressed simply to make it easier to hear abnormal noises caused by the movement of the movable body, there is a possibility that the user will not notice the occurrence of other problems even if they occur. However, if it is detected that the door member is opened as a specific error different from the movable body error during the period when the movable body is initially operating, Even if the door opening notification sound is higher than the minimum volume (maximum volume), the door open notification sound is outputted from the speaker Sp. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to hear abnormal noises caused by the movement of the movable body, and also to make it easy to notice the occurrence of a specific error.

(1-15) In a situation where the door member is open, there is a possibility that the game machine cannot be played normally. Therefore, when the door opening sensor KS detects that the door member is opened during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply, the door opening notification sound output from the speaker Sp is , content that allows identification of the fact that the door member is open. This makes it easier to identify the cause of the output of the door open notification sound. On the other hand, in order to play a game, it is necessary to operate the firing handle HD, and operating the firing handle HD does not make it impossible to play the game normally. Therefore, when the firing handle HD is being operated, if a background sound with content that can identify that the firing handle HD is being operated is output, the game will not function normally due to the fact that the firing handle HD is being operated. There is a risk that people may be misled into thinking that they are being informed that they are unable to do so. For this reason, the background sound output from the speaker Sp when the firing handle HD is operated during the period when the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply is not generated when the firing handle HD is operated. By making the content unspecified, misunderstandings can be suppressed.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. Note that configurations similar to those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the first embodiment, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation, the background sound is output at the minimum volume. Similarly, in the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13 during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation, the background sound and the fluctuating sound are output at the minimum volume. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the operation of the firing handle HD is detected during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation, the volume based on the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value (hereinafter referred to as adjustment volume) ), the background sound is output. Similarly, in the second embodiment, if a game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13 during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation, the background sound and the fluctuating sound are output at the adjusted volume.

However, in the second embodiment, when the background sound is being output during the initial movement of the movable body, the second operation button BT2 is held down for a switching time (for example, 2 seconds). In this case, the volume at which the background sound is output switches from the adjusted volume to the minimum volume. Similarly, in the second embodiment, when the fluctuating sound is being output during the initial operation of the movable body, the second operation button BT2 is pressed and held for a switching time (for example, 2 seconds). In this case, the volume at which the fluctuating sound is output switches from the adjusted volume to the minimum volume. In this manner, in the second embodiment, by operating the second operation button BT2, it is possible to switch the volume of the background sound and fluctuating sound being output to the minimum volume. In this embodiment, the second operation button BT2 corresponds to the switching operation means.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound may be output during the period when the movable body is performing the initial motion, and the background sound and the fluctuating sound may be output. The volume at which at least one of the sounds is output can be switched to the minimum volume by operating the second operation button BT2. That is, in this embodiment, the predetermined sound may be output if the output condition is satisfied during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply, and the predetermined sound is output. The volume can be switched to the minimum volume by operating the switching operation means. In particular, in the pachinko game machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound is output during the period in which the movable body is performing the initial motion, at least one of the background sound and the fluctuating sound is output. The volume of one output can be switched to the minimum volume by pressing and holding the second operation button BT2 for a switching time. That is, in the present embodiment, when the output condition is satisfied and the predetermined sound is output during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply, the volume at which the predetermined sound is output is as follows: By pressing and holding the switching operation means, the volume can be switched to the minimum volume.

Hereinafter, control regarding the output of background sound and control regarding the output of fluctuating sound in the second embodiment will be explained.
When outputting the background sound, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker Sp so that the variable sound is output at a volume that is the product of the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the background sound, the situation value, and the adjustment value. Control. Furthermore, when the background sound is being output and the detection signal from the second operation button BT2 is input for the switching time within the period during which the initial operation of the movable body is being performed, the sub CPU 41a outputs the minimum volume. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the background sound is output. At this time, the sub CPU 41a sets the volume value defined in the sound production data regarding the background sound, the minimum value other than 0 of the situation value "0.1", and the minimum value of the adjustment value "0.1". The speaker Sp is controlled so that the background sound is output at a volume that is the product of and. Thereafter, when outputting the background sound after the initial movement of the movable body is completed, the sub CPU 41a outputs the volume by multiplying the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the background sound, the situation value, and the adjustment value. The speaker Sp is controlled so that a fluctuating sound is output.

When outputting a fluctuating sound, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker so that the fluctuating sound is output at a volume obtained by multiplying the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the fluctuating sound to be output, the situation value, and the adjustment value. Control Sp. In addition, when a fluctuating sound is being output, and when the detection signal from the second operation button BT2 is input over the switching time within the period during which the initial operation of the movable body is being performed, the sub CPU 41a outputs the minimum volume. The speaker Sp is controlled so that a fluctuating sound is output. At this time, the sub CPU 41a selects the volume value defined in the sound production data regarding the fluctuating sound to be output, "0.1" which is the minimum value other than 0 of the situation value, and "0.1" which is the minimum value of the adjustment value. The speaker Sp is controlled so that the fluctuating sound is output at a volume that is the product of "1" and "1". Thereafter, when outputting a fluctuating sound after the initial operation of the movable body is completed, the sub CPU 41a outputs a volume that is the product of the volume value determined in the sound production data regarding the fluctuating sound, the situation value, and the adjustment value. The speaker Sp is controlled so that a fluctuating sound is output.

Here, based on FIG. 11, a description will be given of the case where initial operations of various movable bodies are being performed with the start of power supply and the output mode of background sound in the second embodiment.
In the pachinko game machine 10, when an initial command is input to the sub CPU 41a after power supply is started, an initialization notification sound is output from the speaker Sp at the maximum volume. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a return command is input to the sub CPU 41a after power supply is started, a backup return notification sound is output from the speaker Sp at the maximum volume. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the output of the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound ends at time T21, the initial operation of the movable body is started.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the operation of the firing handle HD is detected at time T22 during the period during which the initial motion of the movable body is being performed, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the adjusted volume. Thereafter, if the second operation button BT2 is held down for the switching time at time T23 during the period when the background sound is being output and the initial movement of the movable body is being performed, the background sound is set to the minimum volume. It is output from the speaker Sp. At this time, the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the minimum volume regardless of the situation value and adjustment value. Note that when the second operation button BT2 is held down at time T23, if both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1", the volume at which the background sound is output changes at time T23. Although this is not the case, the situation changes from a situation in which the background sound is output at the adjusted volume to a situation in which the background sound is output at the minimum volume. Incidentally, if both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1", there is no change in the volume at time T23, but in the pachinko game machine 10, the situation value is included in the situation volume data when in the standby state. Since "0.5" is defined as "0.5", the adjusted volume at time T23 is higher than the minimum volume.

Thereafter, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the initial operations of all the movable bodies are completed at time T24 while the background sound is being output, the background sound is continuously output, and the background sound is output from the speaker Sp at the adjusted volume. is output from. Note that if both the actual situation value and the actual adjustment value are "0.1", there is no change in the volume at time T24, but in the pachinko game machine 10, the situation value is included in the situation volume data when in the standby state. Since "0.5" is defined as "0.5", the adjusted volume at time T24 is larger than the minimum volume.

According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1), (1-3) to (1-10), and (1-15) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) Background sound may be output during the period when the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, but in that case, the volume at which the background sound is output is It is possible to switch to the minimum volume by operating the operation button BT2. In this way, even if the background sound is output during the initial operation period of the movable body, the volume at which the background sound is output can be set to the minimum volume by operating the second operation button BT2. Therefore, for example, even if an abnormal sound is generated due to the movement of the movable body, it becomes easier to hear the abnormal noise, and it becomes easier to discover abnormalities in the movable body. By discovering such an abnormality in the movable body, the movable body can be repaired at an early stage, and as a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest by performing a performance using the movable body.

(2-2) When the background sound is being output during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply, the background sound is output by pressing and holding the second operation button BT2. You can switch the volume to the minimum volume. Therefore, even if the second operation button BT2 is accidentally operated by touching the second operation button BT2, the volume at which the background sound is output will not be switched to the minimum volume. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume at which the background sound is output from being unintentionally switched to the minimum volume, which would lead to a suspicion that the speaker Sp is malfunctioning.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- The start timing of the initial operation of the movable body provided in the front frame Y3 may be changed. For example, the initial motion of the movable bodies provided in the front frame Y3 may be configured such that after the initial motion of some of the movable bodies is started, the initial motion of the remaining movable bodies is started. For example, the configuration may be such that the initial operation of the upper movable body 80 is started after the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 is completed. Further, the start timing of the initial operation of the movable body provided on the game board YB may be changed. For example, the initial operation of the internal upper movable body 90 and the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 may be configured to start at the same timing. However, in this case, when viewed from the front, the area of the internal upper movable body 90 when the internal upper movable body 90 is located at the production position P3b, and the area of the internal upper movable body 90 when the internal lower movable body 95 is located at the production position P4b. It is preferable that the area of the lower internal movable body 95 be configured so as not to overlap. Further, the configuration may be such that the initial motion of the movable body classified into the first classification is performed after the initial motion of the movable body classified into the second classification is performed.

- The initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound may be configured to be output from the speaker Sp at a timing after the initial operation of the movable body starts. For example, when the initialization notification sound or the backup return notification sound is output in response to the start of power supply, and when the initial operation of the movable body is performed, the initial operation of the movable body ends. After that, the configuration may be such that the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. At this time, for example, if the output of the background sound is started during the period when the movable body is performing the initial motion, and the background sound is continued to be output even after the movable body has finished the initial motion, the background sound The configuration may be such that the initialization notification sound or the backup restoration notification sound is output from the speaker Sp at a volume higher than the volume of the sound. Furthermore, at least one of the initialization notification sound and the backup recovery notification sound may be output during part or all of the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation.

- Even if a game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13 during the period when the movable body is performing its initial motion, the background sound and fluctuating sound will not be heard from the speaker Sp at least until the movable body's initial motion is completed. It may be configured so that it is not output. Similarly, even if the firing handle HD is operated during the period when the movable body is performing its initial motion, the background sound and fluctuating sound are not output from the speaker Sp at least until the movable body's initial motion is completed. It may be configured as follows. Further, even if the door member is opened during the period during which the initial operation of the movable body is performed, the door open notification sound is configured not to be output from the speaker Sp at least until the initial operation of the movable body is completed. It's okay.

- The period during which the execution of the magnetic detection effect processing is restricted may be changed during the period during which the initial movement of the movable body is performed. For example, the execution of the magnetic detection effect processing may be restricted during a period when the movable body provided on the game board YB provided with the magnetic sensor JS is initially operating. Furthermore, during the period in which the initial operation of the movable body is being performed, execution of the magnetic detection effect processing is restricted even after the initial operation of the first operation button BT1 and the upper movable body 80 is completed. It may be configured as follows. Further, in the above embodiment, the detection of magnetism by the magnetic sensor JS is targeted, but for example, the detection of the opening of a door member by the door opening sensor KS is targeted, and during the period when the movable body is performing the initial operation. It may be configured such that execution of the opening detection effect processing is restricted during a part or all of the period. Furthermore, even if magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JS during the period during which the movable body is performing its initial operation, the magnetic detection notification sound is not output from the speaker Sp at least until the initial operation of the movable body is completed. It may be configured as follows.

- In the above embodiment, the specific error is detected when the door member is opened, but an event other than the opening of the door member may be used as the specific error. For example, the specific error may be detected by detecting magnetism by the magnetic sensor JS. In addition, for example, an electromagnetic induction sensor may be provided, and a specific error may be detected by detecting electromagnetic induction by the electromagnetic induction sensor.

- The volume at which the initialization notification sound is output does not have to be the maximum volume. Similarly, the volume at which the backup restoration notification sound is output does not have to be the maximum volume. However, considering that the main RWM clearing process may be performed due to fraudulent activity, it is preferable that at least the volume at which the initialization notification sound is output is higher than the minimum volume. As described above, the volume that becomes the specific volume does not have to be the maximum volume, but is preferably higher than the minimum volume. Furthermore, the volume at which the magnetic detection notification sound is output does not have to be the maximum volume, and may be, for example, an adjusted volume. Further, the volume at which the door open notification sound is output does not have to be the maximum volume, and may be, for example, an adjusted volume.

- It is not necessary to output background sound when the firing handle HD is operated during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation. Similarly, during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation, the background sound may not be output when the game ball enters the starting ports 12, 13. In addition, as in the second embodiment, when the firing handle HD is operated during the period during which the movable body is performing the initial operation, and when the game ball enters the starting ports 12 and 13, the minimum The background sound may be configured to be output at a volume higher than the volume (eg, adjusted volume). Although the background sound is mentioned here, the structure is not limited to the background sound, and a similar configuration may also be applied to fluctuating sounds.

- During a period in which the movable body is performing its initial motion, the speaker Sp may output a sound related to the movable body's initial motion. At this time, even if a sound related to the initial operation of the movable body is output, the configuration may be such that there is a period during which the output of the sound is stopped. In addition, the sound related to the initial operation of the movable body may be, for example, a sound that allows the movable body that is initially operating at the present time to be identified, or it may be a sound that makes it possible to identify the movable body that is initially operating at the present time, or it may be a sound that makes it possible to identify the movable body that is in the initial operation at the current time, or it may be a sound that makes it possible to identify the movable body that is initially operating at the present time, or it may be a sound that makes it possible to identify the movable body that is in the initial operation at the present time. It may be a sound that explains what is preferable to listen to. For example, when the initial operation of the internal lower movable body 95 provided on the left side of the game board YB is performed, a voice saying "Please listen to the left side of the game board YB" is output from the speaker Sp. It may be configured as follows. The volume of the sound output at this time may be an adjusted volume or a minimum volume.

- The number and types of movable bodies included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed. For example, the number of movable bodies provided in the front frame Y3 may be one, or may be three or more. Similarly, for example, the number of movable bodies provided on the game board YB may be one, or may be three or more. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a gaming machine that includes a total of two movable bodies, the first operation button BT1 and the internal upper movable body 90. Further, the first operation button BT1 does not have to be configured to be operable. Further, the second operation button BT2 may be configured to be operable. For example, in the second embodiment, when the background sound is being output during the initial movement of the movable body, by operating the operable second operation button BT2, the background sound can be suppressed. The volume may be configured to switch to the minimum volume.

- Only one of the first operation promotion performance and the second operation promotion performance may be configured to be executable as the operation promotion performance. For example, in a case where only the second operation promotion effect out of the first operation promotion effect and the second operation promotion effect is configured to be executable, when the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the first operation button BT1 is executed, the first operation promotion effect is configured to be executable. The configuration may be such that one operation button BT1 operates. On the other hand, for example, if only the first operation promotion effect out of the first operation promotion effect and the second operation promotion effect is configured to be executable, the first operation button BT1 may not be configured to be operable.

- The image displayed on the effect display device 11 when the first operation promotion effect is executed may be either the image G1 or the image MG1; Even if it is displayed, it can be said that it is an effect that prompts the operation of the first operation button BT1. Similarly, the image displayed on the effect display device 11 when the second operation promotion effect is executed may be either image G2 or image MG1, or may be either image G2 or image MG1. Even if one of them is displayed, it can be said that this is an effect that prompts the user to operate the first operation button BT1. Even if part or all of the image that prompts the operation of the operation button displayed on the performance display device 11 is made different between when the first operation promotion effect is executed and when the second operation promotion effect is executed. good. Further, the image displayed on the effect display device 11 when the third operation promotion effect is executed may be either image G3 or image MG2, or either image G3 or image MG2. Even when is displayed, it can be said that this is an effect that prompts the user to operate the second operation button BT2.

・As for the performances that can be executed as performances related to the operation of the operation buttons BT1 and BT2, it is not necessary to configure all of the button preview performances, final button performances, and jackpot button performances to be executable; for example, some performances may be executed. may be configured to be executable, or other effects may be configured to be executable. In addition, the button preview performance was configured so that the expectation level of a jackpot changes depending on the derived result, but for example, it may be configured so that the expectation level of hitting the jackpot and being controlled to a high probability state changes. Good too. In addition, although the jackpot button performance has been configured so that it is possible to specify whether it is controlled to a high probability state depending on the derived result, it may be configured such that, for example, the number of round games in the jackpot game can be specified. In this case, it is preferable to configure the system so that jackpot games with different numbers of round games can occur.

- The adjustment value may be configured to be adjusted to the maximum value when the upper button UB is pressed for a long time, and the volume may be adjusted to the maximum volume by pressing and holding the upper button UB for a long time. Similarly, the adjustment value may be configured to be adjusted to the minimum value when the lower button DB is pressed for a long time, and the volume may be adjusted to the minimum volume by pressing the lower button DB for a long time.

- In the above embodiment, there is a special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the first starting port 12 and a special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) that is executed based on the ball entering the second starting port 13. (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) may be separated. For example, the second special game may be executed with priority over the first special game, or execution may be suspended regardless of the types of the first special game and the second special game. They may be configured to be executed in order. Further, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executed simultaneously. For example, in the low base state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first special game is executed. It may also be configured such that a performance game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Also, for example, at least one of the type of jackpot and the determination rate of various jackpots determined when the first special game becomes a jackpot and when the second special game becomes a jackpot may be made different. good.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small-hit lottery in addition to a jackpot lottery. Generally, when a player wins a small winning lottery, a small winning game is awarded after the special game ends. The gaming machine of the embodiment may, for example, increase the number of small wins per unit time (frequency) compared to a normal gaming state (for example, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state), or The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can control the number of times (frequency) in which small winning games are given per unit time (so-called small winning RUSH).

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, there are specifications that control the state to a high probability state until the next jackpot game is awarded, specifications that control the state to a high probability state until you win the falling lottery (tumble machine), etc. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the game to a high probability state until a predetermined number of special games are completed. Further, among pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state, there is a specification (V probability changing machine) that is controlled to a high probability state when a game ball passes a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with specifications that are a combination of the above-described falling machine and V-probability change machine. In addition, the V-probability changing machine has a specification that includes a single big prize opening and generates a specific round game in which the passage of the game ball to a specific area is allowed. In addition, the V winning machine is equipped with a plurality of big winning openings consisting of a big winning opening (V winning opening) that is opened in a specific round game and a big winning opening that is opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There is a specification that produces a round game of. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a V-probability changing machine having any of these specifications.

- Even if the jackpot is not won, the system may be configured to be able to control the game to a high base state when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches a predetermined number of times. The number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period referred to here may be, for example, the number of executions of the special game executed without a jackpot game being awarded after being controlled to a low probability state, or the number of executions of the special game in which the jackpot game is completed. It may also be the number of times a special game is executed without being awarded the next jackpot game later. For example, if the high base state is triggered when the number of executions of a special game within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, the upper limit It may be configured such that the high base state is controlled until a jackpot game is awarded before the number of special games are executed. However, if the high base state ends without a jackpot game being awarded before the upper limit number of special games are executed, the high base state will be triggered by the number of times the special game is executed until a jackpot game is awarded. It may be configured so that it is not controlled by Note that when the main RWM clearing process is performed with the start of power supply, the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period may be initialized. In addition, even if the control to the high base state has already been completed after the number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period has reached the specified number of times, the main RWM clearing process is performed when power supply starts. In this case, after the start of power supply, the special game may be configured to be able to be controlled to a high base state when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches a predetermined number of times.

In the case of the above configuration, for example, the period from when the special game is controlled to a high base state when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times until the special game is executed the upper limit number of times. Suppose that the power supply is cut off after the high base state ends without a jackpot game being awarded. After that, when the recovery process is performed with the start of power supply, it is assumed that the special game has already been controlled to the high base state after the number of executions within the predetermined period has reached the specified number of times. It may be configured such that a specifiable effect (hereinafter referred to as a specific notification effect) is executed. This specific notification performance may be configured to be executed in some or all of the performance display devices 11, decorative lamps La, and speakers Sp. Similarly, for example, assume that the power supply is cut off before the high base state is controlled after the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches a predetermined number of times. After that, if the recovery process is performed with the start of power supply, it is determined that the special game has not yet been controlled to the high base state after the number of executions within the predetermined period has reached the specified number of times. It may be configured such that possible effects (hereinafter referred to as non-specific notification effects) are executed. This non-specific notification effect may be configured to be executed in some or all of the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. For example, the non-specific notification performance may be a performance that allows specifying the number of times the special game is executed within a predetermined period, or the remaining number of times until the number of times the special game is executed within the predetermined period reaches a specified number of times. At least one of the specific notification effect and the non-specific notification effect corresponds to notification regarding a function that can be controlled to a high base state upon the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaching a specified number of times. Further, the specific notification performance can also be considered as a performance depending on whether the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period has already reached a specified number of times. In addition, the non-specific notification performance can also be considered as a performance corresponding to the number of times remaining until the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times.

For example, in the above embodiment, the specific notification effect and the non-specific notification effect may be configured to be executed in parallel with the output of the return notification sound, or after the output of the return notification sound is finished. It may also be configured to be executed at timing. Further, the specific notification effect and the non-specific notification effect can also be configured to be executed as a return notification sound. If at least one of the specific notification performance and non-specific notification performance as described above is configured to be executable, the special game will be triggered when the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times with the start of power supply. It becomes possible to specify whether the base state has been controlled to a high base state. As a result, for example, it becomes easier to determine whether the main RWM clearing process should be performed. For example, even though the number of executions of the special game within a predetermined period has already reached the specified number of times, and the base state is controlled to be high, the number of executions of the special game within the specified period has reached the specified number of times. This makes it possible to prevent the player from playing the game in the hope that the player will be controlled to a high base state.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In a slot machine, the number of bets (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating MAXBET or inserting medals. In a slot machine, when the start lever is operated after setting the number of bets, multiple reels rotate. In a slot machine, when a stop button is operated after a plurality of reels are spinning, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In the slot machine, when all the reels stop rotating, prizes are awarded according to the symbol combinations that have stopped.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that can set a setting value from among a plurality of setting values. In such a gaming machine, a jackpot lottery is performed with a winning probability according to a set value. That is, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a set value can be set from among set values that determine the probability of winning a plurality of types of jackpot lottery. A gaming machine in which setting values can be set may be configured to be controllable to a setting change state in which the setting values can be changed upon the start of power supply. Further, in a gaming machine in which setting values can be set, the gaming machine may be configured to be controllable to a setting confirmation state in which the setting values can be confirmed upon the start of power supply. For example, if an operating means for setting a set value (hereinafter referred to as a setting operating means) is provided, and both the setting operating means and the RWM clear switch CS are operated when power supply is started, the setting can be changed. It may be configured to be controlled by the state. After the setting change state ends, the main RWM clearing process in the embodiment described above may be performed. Note that the process of controlling the setting change state and the main RWM clear process in the above embodiment can also be collectively regarded as the main RWM clear process (initialization process). On the other hand, for example, when the setting operation means is operated when power supply is started but the RWM clear switch CS is not operated, the configuration may be such that the setting confirmation state is controlled. After the setting confirmation state ends, the configuration may be such that the return processing in the above embodiment is performed. Note that the process of controlling the setting confirmation state and the return process in the above embodiment can also be collectively regarded as the return process. From the above, when the main RWM clearing process is performed in the embodiment described above, it can also be considered as when the setting change state is controlled, that is, when the setting value is changed. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the return process is performed, it can also be considered as when the setting confirmation state is controlled, that is, when the setting value is confirmed.

- In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 11, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp are provided. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. The sub-board may include such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects.

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The information display panel 22 may include a right-handed display section that provides information regarding the firing strength of the game ball. The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display section that displays the number of round games during the jackpot game. Further, the various display parts included in the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (in the above embodiment, the information display panel 22); for example, some or all of the display parts may be combined with other display parts. may be provided on another member.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(a) A firing handle capable of instructing the firing of a game ball, the firing handle having an operation detection means capable of detecting that the firing handle has been operated, During a period during which the movable body is initially operating, the predetermined sound is output when the operation detection means detects that the firing handle is operated.

(b) A gaming machine configured to be able to execute a special game upon entry of a game ball into the starting port, wherein the predetermined sound includes a variable sound that can be output during execution of the special game. During a period in which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound is output when a game ball enters the starting port.

(c) The movable body is configured to be capable of performing an initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply, and configured to be configured to be able to execute a special game when a game ball enters the starting port. A game machine comprising: a firing handle capable of instructing the firing of a game ball; an operation control means controlling the motion of the movable body; and a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and During the period during which the movable body is initially operating, a predetermined sound may be output if an output condition is satisfied, and during the period during which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound may be output. When the predetermined sound is output, the predetermined sound can be output at a minimum volume, and the firing handle has an operation detection means capable of detecting that the firing handle is operated, The sounds that can be output by the output means include a specific sound that can be output in conjunction with the start of power supply, and when the specific sound is output in conjunction with the start of power supply, and When the initial motion of the movable body is performed, the output of the specific sound is terminated before the initial motion of the movable body is started, and the output condition includes a condition that is determined by the operation detection means. A first output condition that is established when the firing handle is detected to have been operated; and a second output condition that is established when the game ball enters the starting port; The game ball is fired when the firing handle is operated while the specific sound is being output, and the operation of the firing handle is finished before the output of the specific sound is finished, and the specific sound is output. If a game ball that is fired enters the starting port while the specific sound is being output while the initial operation of the movable body is being performed after the completion of the first output condition, the first output condition is satisfied. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second output condition is satisfied and the predetermined sound is output from the sound output means without the sound outputting being performed.

(d) The movable body is configured to be capable of performing an initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply, and configured to be capable of executing a special game upon entry of a game ball into the starting port. A game machine comprising: a firing handle capable of instructing the firing of a game ball; an operation control means controlling the motion of the movable body; and a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and During the period during which the movable body is initially operating, a predetermined sound may be output if an output condition is satisfied, and during the period during which the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound may be output. When the predetermined sound is output, the predetermined sound can be output at a minimum volume, and the firing handle has an operation detection means that can detect that the firing handle is operated, and the firing handle is equipped with an operation detection means that can detect that the firing handle is operated. If a game ball enters the starting port even though the operation detection means does not detect that the firing handle has been operated after the initial operation of the movable body is started with the start of A gaming machine characterized in that when the output condition is met, a sound is output from the sound output means.

(E) A gaming machine that includes a movable body and is configured to perform an initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply, including an operation control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, and a specific error control means. The apparatus includes a specific error detection means for detecting a specific error, and a sound output means for outputting a sound, and a predetermined sound may be output during an initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply. , when the predetermined sound is output during the initial operation period of the movable body with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound can be output at a minimum volume, and the sound output means can output the predetermined sound. The sound includes a specific error sound related to the specific error, and during at least a part of the period during which the movable body is initially operating, even if the specific error is detected by the specific error detection means. , a game machine characterized in that the specific error sound is not output.

(F) In a game machine that includes a movable body and is configured to perform an initial operation of the movable body upon the start of power supply, a firing handle capable of instructing the firing of a game ball; It comprises an operation control means for controlling an operation, and a sound output means capable of outputting sound, and the sound output state of the sound output means includes a non-sound output state in which no sound is output, and a sound output state in which sound is output. and an output state, and when the output condition is not satisfied during the initial operation period of the movable body upon the start of power supply, the sound output state of the sound output means is the non-sound output state. On the other hand, when the output condition is satisfied, the predetermined sound is output, so that the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the sound output state, and the movable body initially operates with the start of power supply. The predetermined sound may be output during a period when the movable body is initially operating with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound may be The output is possible at a minimum volume, and the firing handle has an operation detection means capable of detecting that the firing handle is operated, and the output condition includes that the firing handle is detected by the operation detection means. A gaming machine characterized by including an output condition that is established when an operation is detected.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 11... Performance display device, 12... First starting port, 13... Second starting port, 14... Big prize opening, 22... Information display panel, 40... Main board, 40a... Main CPU, 40b... Main ROM, 40c...Main RWM, 41...Sub-board, 41a...Sub-CPU, 41b...Sub-ROM, 41c...Sub-RWM, 80...Upper movable body, 90...Internal upper movable body, 95...Internal lower movable body, BT1... First operation button, BT2...Second operation button, GS1...First original position sensor, GS2...Second original position sensor, GS3...Third original position sensor, GS4...Fourth original position sensor, JS...Magnetic sensor, KS ...Door open sensor, La...Decorative lamp, Sp...Speaker, Y1...Outer frame, Y2...Middle frame, Y3...Front frame, YB...Game board, TS...Touch sensor, UB...Upper button, DB...Lower button.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that is equipped with an operable operating means and configured to be able to perform an initial operation of the operating means upon the start of power supply,
an operation means that can be operated to start a game;
operation control means for controlling the operation of the operation means;
a sound output means capable of outputting sound;
Anomaly detection means ;
The sounds that can be output by the sound output means include special sounds that are output from the sound output means at a specific volume,
The special sound can be outputted when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means,
The sound output state of the sound output means includes a non-sound output state in which no sound is output, and a sound output state in which sound is output,
During the period in which the operating means is initially operating with the start of power supply, when the output condition is not satisfied, the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the non-sound output state; If established, a predetermined sound is output, so that the sound output state of the sound output means becomes the sound output state,
The sound output state of the sound output means becomes the sound output state by outputting the special sound triggered by the detection of an abnormality by the abnormality detection means when the sound output state is in the non-sound output state,
When the predetermined sound is output during the initial operation period of the operating means with the start of power supply, the predetermined sound can be output at a minimum volume;
The operation means has an operation detection means capable of detecting that the operation means has been operated,
The output condition includes an output condition that is satisfied when the operation detection means detects that the operation means is operated,
The operation means includes a performance operation means that can be operated during the game,
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance operation means can be operated while the performance operation means is operating.