JP7347879B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Traditionally, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, have been able to be customized in various ways, including the volume of the audio effects and the amount of light in the lighting effects, and by executing the effects with customized content, the interest in the game can be increased. There are things that are improving. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a setting switch that can be operated by the player, and by operating the setting switch when a demo screen is displayed on the symbol variation display device, the player can change the performance. Volume can be adjusted.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-135676

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for various types of customization in gaming machines with adjustable volume to further improve player's interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a fluctuating game, and is also capable of executing a standby performance during a period when the fluctuating game is not being executed, and is capable of executing a voice performance by outputting a sound. a sound output means, an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, a change control for changing the volume of the sound production based on the operation of the operation means, and an initialization for changing the volume of the sound production to a predetermined initial volume. a movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation; a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body; a storage means for storing information; and a control means for controlling the storage contents of the storage means. and a notification device capable of making a predetermined notification, and the storage control device stores some or all of the storage contents of the storage device upon the start of power supply to the gaming machine. The notifying means is capable of executing an erasing control to erase the erasing control, and the notifying means is capable of executing an erasing notification that can specify the execution of the erasing control, and a volume notification that can specify the volume of the audio production, The body control means controls the movable body to operate in a specific operation mode when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and the change control means controls the movable body in the specific operation mode. is being operated and the erasure notification is being executed, the volume cannot be changed, the change control can be executed even while the fluctuation game is being executed, and the initialization control is not performed. when the notification means performs the volume notification, and the notification unit executes the volume notification in different notification modes when the change control is performed and when the initialization control is performed. The main point is that it is possible.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of players.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (a) is a schematic diagram showing a mode of RAM clear notification effect, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a mode of return notification effect. It is an explanatory view showing a mode of transition to a standby state. (a) to (g) are schematic diagrams showing display modes of a volume meter and a light amount meter. It is a flowchart which shows volume light amount adjustment processing. It is a flowchart which shows volume light amount adjustment processing. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the volume and light amount when each performance is executed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing control regarding volume and light amount during RAM clear processing and during standby state. 3 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of controlling the volume and the amount of light. 3 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of controlling the volume and the amount of light. 3 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the flow of controlling the volume and the amount of light.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, 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 a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed relative to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it cannot be opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a suitable key into the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction, thereby allowing the mounting frame 11b to be opened.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. A game area YBa (shown in FIG. 2) is formed on the front side of the game board YB, into which game balls as game media flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed approximately at the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a production button D1 and a cross key D2 as operation means that allow predetermined operations. In this embodiment, the production button D1 and the cross key D2 are arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the production button D1 and the cross key D2 are button-type means that can be pressed down. The effect button D1 and the cross key D2 are not limited to button type, but may be touch sensor type, or may have a configuration in which a predetermined display device functions as a touch panel type means. The production button D1 and the cross key D2 may be configured to include a plurality of operable parts. In this embodiment, the production button D1 includes a single operable portion. In this embodiment, the production button D1 corresponds to a special operation means. The cross key D2 includes a plurality of operable parts, such as a left key D2l, a right key D2r, an up key D2u, and a down key D2d. In this embodiment, the cross key D2 corresponds to a specific operation means.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means. The decorative lamp La can perform various notifications and various effects by emitting light from a light emitting body. That is, in this embodiment, the decorative lamp La functions as a notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification and a performance execution means for performing a performance. In the following description, the effect caused by light emission from the light emitter will be referred to as a "light emission effect." That is, the decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by causing the light emitter to emit light. Note that "light emission" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and turning off. In the following description, the fact that the light emitting body of the decorative lamp La emits light may be simply referred to as "the decorative lamp La emits light." In this embodiment, the decorative lamps La include a decorative lamp La1 mounted on the frame 11 and a decorative lamp La2 mounted on a performance movable body KD to be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker Sp as an audio output means. The speaker Sp can perform various notifications and various effects by outputting audio. That is, in this embodiment, the speaker Sp functions as a notification means capable of making a predetermined notification and a performance execution means that executes a performance. In the following description, a performance by outputting audio will be referred to as a "sound performance." That is, the speaker Sp can perform audio production by outputting audio. In the following description, a performance performed by outputting audio will be referred to as a "sound performance." Note that "sound" in this specification includes human and animal voices, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker Sp is provided in the frame 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display section 13a and a second special symbol display section 13b as display sections capable of displaying a special game as a variable game played by varying the symbols. . In the special game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the special symbols are fixed and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display section 13b displays a second special game. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change 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. Regarding the symbol, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the special game of the jackpot is finished.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special reservation display section 13c and a second special reservation display section 13d as display sections that display information that can specify the number of special games on hold. The first special reservation display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special reservation number). The second special reservation display section 13d displays information that allows the number of reservations of the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number) to be specified. For example, the upper limit value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal winning normal game. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal pending display section 13f displays information that allows the number of pending games (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number) of the normal game to be specified.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as a display means capable of displaying images. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH as a display area capable of displaying images, and can perform various notifications and various effects by displaying images on the image display section GH. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH functions as a notification means capable of making a predetermined notification and an effect execution means that executes an effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to display notification means that can display images. In the following description, the effect by displaying an image will be referred to as "display effect." The image display section GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the effect display device EH, an effect game as a variable game is displayed as one of the display effects. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are variably displayed, and a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is finally derived. The effect pattern (ornamental pattern) is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a pattern for diversifying display effects. As an example, the performance game of this embodiment is performed by displaying the performance symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a variable manner (scroll display) in a predetermined direction, respectively.

The performance game is started with the special game and ended with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations are derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When jackpot symbols are derived in the special game, jackpot symbol combinations are derived in the performance game. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same performance symbol, such as "777". When a losing symbol is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination is derived in the performance game. An example of an incorrect symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. In this specification, the term "temporary stop display" refers to a temporary stop state before the performance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop, such as in a fluctuation display. Note that in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game."

A first starting opening 15 is formed in the gaming board YB as a winning opening that opens into the gaming area YBa. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 15 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied.

A second starting opening 16 is formed on the gaming board YB as a winning opening that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 16 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, a condition for holding the second special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normally variable member 17 that can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 16. . In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 16, but it may be a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 that operates the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated to the open state in the normal winning game.

On the game board YB, a large prize opening 18 is formed as a winning opening which opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that enters the big winning hole 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 that can operate into an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big winning hole 18. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the big prize opening 18, but it may be a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated to an open state in a special symbol winning game.

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

A normal winning hole 26 is formed on the game board YB as a winning hole that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that enters the normal winning hole 26. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal prize sensor, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning hole different from the first starting hole 15, the second starting hole 16, the big winning hole 18, and the normal winning hole 26. When a game ball enters the winning slot, it is a so-called "winning".

An out port 27 is formed on the game board YB. For example, the out port 27 opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Among the game balls launched into the game area YBa, game balls that do not enter any of the winning ports are discharged from the out port 27 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 can adjust the firing strength of the game ball by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, the game ball can be separately hit so as to flow down either the left side area R1 of the center frame W or the right side area R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first starting opening 15 are formed from the upstream side on the downstream path of the game ball in the left side region R1. For this reason, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is launched (so-called left-handed hit) so as to flow down the left side area R1 of the game area YBa, the game ball enters the first starting opening 15 and the normal winning opening 26. The ball can enter the ball. A gate 25, a big prize opening 18, and a second starting opening 16 are formed from the upstream side on the downstream path of the game ball in the right side region R2. Therefore, when a game ball is launched (so-called right hit) so as to flow down the right side area R2 in the game area YBa, the game ball goes to the second starting port 16, the big winning port 18, and the gate 25. He can enter the ball.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a performance movable body KD as a movable body capable of performing predetermined operations. The performance movable body KD is configured to be movable within the range from the first position P1 to the second position P2. In this embodiment, the performance movable body KD is located at the first position P1 when a performance using the performance movable body KD is not performed. That is, in this embodiment, the first position P1 can also be grasped as the initial position of the performance movable body KD. The performance movable body KD operates on the front side of the performance display device EH as seen from the player between the first position P1 and the second position P2. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, the performance movable body KD operates in a state where it partially covers the image display section GH of the performance display device EH.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability variation function that changes the jackpot probability to a high probability, a ball entry assist function that assists the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 16, and a time reduction function that reduces the variation time of special games. It is equipped with functions and. The gaming state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function) will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state, increasing the probability of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high probability state is an advantageous state for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The ball entry assist function will be explained.
The ball entry assistance function is a function that supports winning in ordinary electric accessories, and is the so-called "electric support function." The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the entry rate of game balls into the second starting port 16 is different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, making it easier to satisfy the starting conditions for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is an advantageous state for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be achieved by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control may be a control in which a normal lottery itself is not performed in a low ball entry rate state, but a normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in a high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control includes control to increase the number of openings of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game than in the low ball entry rate state, and control to increase the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal winning game, and It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the open time of the inning longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, a variable time saving function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states in which the variable time (average variable time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuating time states include a long fluctuating time state and a short fluctuating time state in which the average fluctuating time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long fluctuating time state. When the time saving function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can be executed substantially per unit time increases. In other words, the efficiency with which special games are put on hold is improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entering assist function. In other words, the time-saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function, and is deactivated together with the ball entry assist function.

In this embodiment, there are three gaming states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, ball entering assist function, and time saving function do not all operate. The first advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function, ball entry assist function, and time saving function are all activated. The second advantageous state is a gaming state in which the probability change function does not operate, but the ball entering assist function and the time saving function operate.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol is also the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols are classified into two types: specific symbols and normal symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that can specify the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the ball or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big prize opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). In this embodiment, it is determined that the specific symbol is controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is awarded. After the end of the jackpot game, the normal symbol has a second advantage until the special game ends a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or until the next jackpot game is awarded. It is determined that the state should be controlled.

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 control board 40. The main control board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40.

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 42) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 43) from which information can be read but information cannot be written, and a RAM area (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 43) from which information can be read and written. , a main control RAM 44).

The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a loss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a jackpot symbol combination. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a winning symbol combination in the presentation game.

The main control RAM 44 stores various information that is rewritten according to the results of processing by the main control CPU 42. In this embodiment, the main control RAM 44 corresponds to storage means for storing information. Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 corresponds to a storage control means that controls the storage contents of the main control RAM 44. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 44 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing performed by the main control CPU 42. Note that the main control CPU 42, main control ROM 43, main control RAM 44, and random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured on one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to a first special starting sensor SE1, a second special starting sensor SE2, a special winning sensor SE3, and a normal starting sensor SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 42 includes a first special symbol display section 13a, a second special symbol display section 13b, a first special reservation display section 13c, a second special reservation display section 13d, a normal symbol display section 13e, and a normal reservation display section 13f. It is connected. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of each display section. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the normal solenoid SL1 and the special solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal variable member 17 by controlling the operation of the normal solenoid SL1. Further, the main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operation of the special variable member 19 by controlling the operation of the special solenoid SL2.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a backup power source (not shown) that can supply power to the main control board 40 after the pachinko game machine 10 is powered off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. The main control board 40 is supplied with power from the pachinko game machine 10 when the power is being supplied to the pachinko game machine 10, but after the power of the pachinko game machine 10 is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power source. By being supplied with the main control RAM 44, various information stored in the main control RAM 44 can be stored (backed up).

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a RAM clear switch Cs that can be operated to erase the stored contents of the main control RAM 44. The main control CPU 42 is connected to a RAM clear switch Cs via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RAM clear switch Cs is operated (pressed). The main control CPU 42 erases various information stored in the main control RAM 44 when an operation signal indicating that the RAM clear switch Cs is being operated is input when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Execute erasure control.

In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch Cs is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, in this embodiment, the RAM clear switch Cs cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked to open the mounting frame 11b. Therefore, in principle, the RAM clear switch Cs can be said to be a means that can be operated only by the administrator who owns the key to the locking device 11c. Note that the RAM clear switch Cs may be provided separately from the main control board 40 or may be provided in the main control board 40.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RAM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 executes various processes related to presentation, thereby forming a control means that performs various controls regarding presentation. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, movable body performance data used for movable body performance, and the like.

The sub-control RAM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RAM 53 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. Note that the sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU51 is connected to the production button D1 and the cross key D2. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an operation signal (on signal) when the production button D1 is operated, and when the cross key D2 (left key D2l, right key D2r, up key D2u, and down key D2d) is operated. It is configured so that an operation signal (on signal) to be output to each can be input separately. Further, the sub-control CPU51 is connected to the performance movable body KD. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the operation of the performance movable body KD by controlling an actuator (not shown). That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 functions as a movable body control means that controls the operation of the performance movable body KD.

The sub-control board 50 also includes a volume switch Ds. As will be described later, the volume switch Ds is a means for setting a range (hereinafter simply referred to as "volume range") in which the volume can be changed by operating the cross key D2. In this embodiment, the volume switch Ds is mounted on the sub-control board 50. In other words, in this embodiment, the volume switch Ds is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, in this embodiment, the volume switch Ds cannot be accessed unless the locking device 11c is unlocked and the mounting frame 11b is opened. Therefore, in principle, the volume switch Ds can be operated only by the administrator who owns the key to the locking device 11c. The volume switch Ds is configured to be able to select any one of a plurality of volume ranges. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the volume switch Ds. The sub-control CPU 51 can input a setting signal that can specify the volume range selected by operating the volume switch Ds. In this embodiment, the volume switch Ds is a knob type, but is not limited thereto, and may be a dip switch type or a button type.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be explained.
First, control at power-on in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the RAM clear switch Cs is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RAM clear switch Cs.

When the RAM clear switch Cs is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 42 performs RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 44. In the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 44, the main control CPU 42 erases (initializes) the storage contents of the main control RAM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 can execute erasure control to erase the stored contents of the main control RAM 44 when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a RAM clear command to the sub control board 50 in conjunction with execution of the RAM clear process of the main control RAM 44. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the special game to be executable. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 44 and also ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch Cs is not turned on, the main control CPU 42 checks whether there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RAM 44. If there is a backup abnormality, the main control CPU 42 performs RAM clear processing in the same manner as when the RAM clear switch Cs of the main control RAM 44 is turned on.

On the other hand, if there is no backup abnormality, the main control CPU 42 performs a recovery process. The main control CPU 42 outputs a return command to the sub-control board 50 at the start of the return process. Next, the main control CPU 42 controls the special game to be executable based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 44. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the return process and also ends the power-on process.

Further, the main control CPU 42 executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, etc. as timer interrupt processing performed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).
First, the special symbol input process will be explained.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting hole 15 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first special starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). . When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by adding one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. In this way, the first special game suspension condition is established when the first special suspension number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1.

Next, the main control CPU 42 obtains a random number generated within the microprocessor 41 and causes the main control RAM 44 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random numbers include a special winning random number used for a special lottery (jackpot lottery), a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that it is possible to specify that the random number information is for the first special game and to specify the storage order of the random number information. 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. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RAM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start conditions for the first special game are satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 44, when no game ball enters the first starting port 15, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second special starting sensor SE2. When the game ball enters the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). judge. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 updates the second special reservation number by adding one. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d to display information that allows identification of the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game hold condition is established when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2.

Next, the main control CPU 42 obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40 and causes the main control RAM 44 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RAM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the second special game until the start conditions for the second special game are satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 44, when no game ball enters the second starting port 16, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control The CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the special game start conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when a jackpot game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, and makes a negative determination when a jackpot game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start conditions are not met, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. If the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the second special pending number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero.

When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether an output flag is set in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 44. The output flag is information that can specify that a standby state command that can specify a standby state has been output. The standby state is a state in which no special game is being executed, no jackpot game is awarded, and no special game is on hold. If the output completed flag is not set, the main control CPU 42 generates a standby state command and outputs it to the sub control board 50, and sets the output completed flag in the main control RAM 44. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the output completed flag is set, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process without generating a new standby command. Note that in the following explanation, a period when the game is not in a standby state will be referred to as a "gaming period." In other words, in this embodiment, the game period is a period during which a special game is being executed, a jackpot game is being executed, or a pending special game is waiting to start.

If the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. At this time, if the output flag is set in the main control RAM 44, the main control CPU 42 erases the output flag.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires from the main control RAM 44 the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win the jackpot. In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery in the special symbol start process, thereby realizing a lottery means for performing a winning lottery. The main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability variable function is activated).

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

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs a loss variation process. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines losing symbols to be derived in the first special game. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a deviation variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing the second special game. The process for executing the second special game includes changing the "first special game" to the "second special game" and changing the "first special pending number" to the "second special game" for the process for executing the first special game. The detailed explanation will be omitted since this is a process that has been replaced with "Special Reservation Number". That is, the main control CPU 42 completes the special symbol start process after performing the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the jackpot lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-control board 50 in the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation process and the start of a special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation process of the first special game is executed and when the variation process of the second special game is executed.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 can execute the special game by performing the following processing.

Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to start displaying a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Furthermore, when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) to the sub-control board 50. .

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Moreover, the main control CPU 42 outputs a variation end command to the sub-control board 50 when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

Next, the jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the jackpot symbol in the special game, it executes the jackpot game process after the special jackpot game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 42 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

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

Next, the process of shifting the gaming state will be explained.
The main control CPU 42 controls the game to a high probability state by setting a high probability flag in the main control RAM 44 as the jackpot game based on the specific symbol ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RAM 44 when ending the jackpot game based on normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high probability flag when starting a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Further, the main control CPU 42 sets an operation flag in the main control RAM 44 as the jackpot game ends, thereby controlling the ball to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RAM 44 every time a special game is started after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, so that the special game after the jackpot game ends. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of activations is completed. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, the main control CPU 42 controls the ball to a low entry rate state as the special game of the number of activation times ends. The main control CPU 42 erases the activation flag when starting a jackpot game and the activation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game. The main control CPU 42 controls the ball to a short variable time state when controlling to a high ball entry rate state, and controls to a long variable time state to control to a low ball entry rate state.

Further, the main control CPU 42 controls the current gaming state to the normal state by erasing the high certainty flag and the operation flag in the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 44.
When the main control CPU 42 shifts the gaming state, the main control CPU 42 generates a gaming state command that can specify the current gaming state and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 51.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be explained.
First, the processing when the power is turned on will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4A, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives a RAM clear command from the main control CPU 42 upon power-on, it starts a RAM clear notification effect indicating that the RAM clear process is in progress. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the RAM clear notification image 100. In this embodiment, the RAM clear notification image 100 is an image imitating the character string "Initialized". Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output a RAM clear notification sound, and also controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in the RAM clear notification mode.

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the RAM clear notification performance to end when a predetermined notification time has elapsed since the start of the RAM clear notification performance. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to end the display of the RAM clear notification image 100. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to end the output of the RAM clear notification audio, and also controls the decorative lamp La to end the light emission in the RAM clear notification light emission mode. In this manner, in this embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La execute the RAM clear notification effect as an erasure notification that can specify the execution of the RAM clear process. In this embodiment, the output of the RAM clear notification sound by the speaker Sp corresponds to the notification by the output of a specific sound among the deletion notifications.

Further, when the RAM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the performance movable body KD to operate in a predetermined initial operation mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the production movable body KD to operate in the initial operation mode, triggered by the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the initial operation mode corresponds to a specific operation mode.

In this embodiment, the initial operation mode of the performance movable body KD is an operation mode in which it moves back and forth between the first position P1 and the second position P2 a predetermined number of times. Here, in this embodiment, the time required for the initial operation mode of the performance movable body KD is longer than the notification time during which the RAM clear notification performance is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the RAM clear notification effect and the movement of the effect movable body KD in the initial operation mode are started in response to input of the RAM clear command, the RAM clear notification effect is terminated first. Afterwards, the operation of the performance movable body KD according to the initial operation mode is completed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the sub-control CPU 51 receives a return command from the main control CPU 42 upon power-on, it starts a return notification effect indicating that the return process is in progress. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the return notification image 101. In the present embodiment, the power restoration notification image 101 is an image imitating the character string "The power has been restored." Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output a return notification sound, and also controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emission mode for return notification effect.

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the return notification performance to end when a predetermined notification time has elapsed since the start of the return notification performance. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to end the display of the return notification image 101. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to end the output of the return notification sound, and also controls the decorative lamp La to end the light emission in the light emission mode for the return notification effect. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the performance movable body KD not to perform the operation according to the initial operation mode when the return command is input.

Next, the production game processing will be explained. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game while the special game is being executed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute the production game by performing the following processing.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, it selects the performance pattern (performance content) of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the deviant symbol combination when it is possible to specify the deviant symbol from the special symbol command.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to start variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row, triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 controls the image display section GH of the effect display device EH to variably display three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops displaying each production symbol to temporarily display the symbol combination, and upon input of the variation end command, , by displaying each performance symbol in a fixed and fixed manner, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, irrespective of the variation end command. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing will be explained.
The jackpot performance process is a process for executing a performance during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot performance). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the presentation device group to execute the opening presentation. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes an effect display device EH, a speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a background image for the opening effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output background music for the opening performance. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emission mode for opening effects.

Further, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the production device group to execute a round production. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a background image for the round effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output background music for the round performance. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emission mode for round effect.

Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending command, it controls the production device group to execute the ending production. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a background image for the ending effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output background music for the ending effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emitting mode for the ending effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, it controls the presentation device group to end the ending presentation.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When a gaming state command is input from the main control CPU 42, the sub-control CPU 51 stores information that can specify the gaming state specified from the input gaming state command in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RAM 53. This allows the sub-control CPU 51 to specify the current gaming state.

Next, an example of a performance that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained together with control of the sub-control CPU 51 for executing the performance.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing a standby effect during a standby state. The standby effects of this embodiment include a plurality of types of standby effects including a first standby effect and a second standby effect. The first standby performance and the second standby performance are standby performances with different performance modes. Specifically, in this embodiment, the images displayed as background images are different between the first standby effect and the second standby effect. Further, in the present embodiment, while standby music (standby BGM) is output as background music in the first standby performance, no background music is output in the second standby performance. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light in the same light emission mode in the first standby effect and the second standby effect.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the first stand-by effect upon receiving the stand-by state command from the main control CPU 42. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect with the start of the standby state. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the first standby effect and starts the second standby effect when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the first standby effect. In this embodiment, the condition for transitioning from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is that a specific time has elapsed without any volume adjustment operation or light intensity adjustment operation being performed while the first standby effect is being executed. Occasionally true. That is, in this embodiment, if the volume and light intensity adjustment operation is not performed during execution of the first standby effect, the transition condition is satisfied when a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state, and the first standby effect is executed. The performance is ended and a second standby performance is started. On the other hand, if one or both of the volume and light intensity is adjusted while the first standby performance is being executed, the transition condition will be met when a specific time has elapsed since the last adjustment operation. , the first standby effect is ended and the second standby effect is started. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the specific time when the standby state command is input, and starts measuring the specific time when the volume and light intensity are adjusted. By initializing (resetting) the measurement and starting re-measurement, it is determined whether the transition condition is satisfied.

Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the standby performance upon inputting the fluctuation start command during the standby state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the standby effect regardless of whether the first standby effect or the second standby effect is being executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the standby performance to end when the standby state ends.

Next, the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The customization functions of this embodiment include a volume adjustment function that adjusts (customizes) the volume when the speaker Sp executes an audio production, and a light amount (for example, the brightness of the built-in LED) when the decorative lamp La executes a light emission production. ) and a light intensity adjustment function to adjust (customize) the light. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can adjust the volume of the audio performance and the amount of light in the light emission performance as various adjustments related to the performance. In this embodiment, the audio effect and the light emission effect correspond to a predetermined effect, and the volume of the sound effect and the amount of light in the light emission effect correspond to the execution mode of the predetermined effect.

The volume adjustment function will be explained.
In this embodiment, there are multiple levels of volume in audio production. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the volume levels that define the volume of the audio performance in response to the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r). That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) corresponds to a volume adjustment operation. Specifically, in this embodiment, the volume level can be adjusted one step at a time from "1" to "8", up to a total of eight steps, by operating the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r). It is. Note that in the following description, the adjustment of the volume level using the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) may be referred to as "normal volume adjustment." In this embodiment, the left key D2l and the right key D2r are dedicated operating means used to adjust the volume.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume level in response to the operation of the performance button D1 during execution of the second standby performance. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the performance button D1 during execution of the second standby performance corresponds to a volume adjustment operation. Specifically, in this embodiment, the volume level can be adjusted to the maximum volume level among the adjustable volume levels when the performance button D1 is operated during execution of the second standby performance. In addition, in the following explanation, the adjustment of the volume level by the effect button D1 may be referred to as "special volume adjustment." In this embodiment, the production button D1 is a dual-purpose operating means that is also used for operations other than volume adjustment. For example, the performance button D1 is also used in a predetermined operation performance that can be executed during execution of a special game.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the range in which the volume level can be adjusted (hereinafter referred to as the volume range) by the volume adjustment operation using the production button D1 or the cross key D2 can be changed by the operation of the volume switch Ds. ing. In other words, in this embodiment, the volume level can be adjusted within a predetermined range set by operating the volume switch Ds. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the volume level can be adjusted by adjusting the volume using the performance button D1 or the cross key D2, and the range in which the volume level can be adjusted can be changed. There is.

In this embodiment, the volume ranges that can be set by operating the volume switch Ds include a first volume range, a second volume range, and a third volume range. In this embodiment, the first volume range is a range of three levels from volume level "1" to volume level "3". The second volume range is a range of six levels from volume level "1" to volume level "5". The third volume range is a range of eight levels from volume level "1" to volume level "8". Note that the volume range that can be set by operating the volume switch Ds is not limited to three types, but may be two types, or four or more types.

In this embodiment, the volume range is such that the maximum volume that can be adjusted increases in the order of the first volume range < the second volume range < the third volume range, while the minimum volume becomes a predetermined volume (in this embodiment, the volume level is "1") is the same. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of adjustable volume levels (number of levels) increases in the order of first volume range<second volume range<third volume range. In addition, in this embodiment, if the volume adjustment operation using the production button D1 or the cross key D2 is not performed, the volume level is adjusted to an initial stage determined according to the set volume range. It is configured as follows. Specifically, the initial stage of the volume level is determined to be the maximum volume level in the set volume range. That is, in the present embodiment, the initial stage of the volume level is the volume level "3" when the volume is in the first volume range, the volume stage "5" when the volume is in the second volume range, and the volume level is "5" when the volume is in the second volume range. Sometimes the volume level is "8".

Next, the light amount adjustment function will be explained.
In this embodiment, there are multiple levels of light intensity in the light emission effect. The pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to adjust the light intensity level that determines the light intensity in the light emission performance, triggered by the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d). That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d) corresponds to an operation for adjusting the light amount. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light intensity level can be adjusted one step at a time from "1" to "3", a total of three steps, in response to the operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d). has been done. Note that in the following description, the adjustment of the light amount level by the cross key D2 may be referred to as "normal light amount adjustment." In this embodiment, the upper key D2u and the lower key D2d are dedicated operating means used to adjust the amount of light.

Further, in the present embodiment, the range in which the light intensity level can be adjusted by adjusting the light intensity using the cross key D2 (hereinafter referred to as the light intensity range) is fixed to a specified light intensity range. That is, in this embodiment, the light intensity level can be adjusted within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, a total of three levels from light intensity level "1" to light intensity level "3"). That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, while the light intensity level can be adjusted by adjusting the light intensity using the cross key D2, the range in which the light intensity level can be adjusted cannot be changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the light amount stage is configured to be adjusted to a predetermined initial stage when the light amount adjustment operation using the cross key D2 is not performed. Specifically, the initial stage of the light quantity stage is determined to be the maximum light quantity stage in the light quantity range in which the light quantity stage can be adjusted. That is, in this embodiment, the initial stage of the light quantity stage is light quantity stage "3".

In addition, in the following explanation, volume adjustment and light amount adjustment may be collectively referred to as "effect adjustment", and volume adjustment operation and light amount adjustment operation may be collectively referred to as "effect adjustment operation". There are cases.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to change the volume stage and the light amount stage to the initial stage when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to perform initialization control that initializes the volume level and the light intensity level when the initialization condition is met. In the following description, the initialization control that initializes the volume level and the light intensity level upon establishment of the initialization condition may be simply referred to as "effect initialization control."

In this embodiment, the initialization condition is satisfied when the initialization setting time has elapsed without any performance adjustment operation being performed after transitioning to the standby state. That is, in this embodiment, if the performance adjustment operation is not performed during the standby state, the initialization condition is satisfied when the initialization setting time has passed after transitioning to the standby state, and the volume level and light intensity level are changed. changed at an early stage. On the other hand, if the performance adjustment operation is performed during the standby state, the initialization condition will be met when the initialization setting time has passed since the last performance adjustment operation, and the volume level and light intensity level will be changed. changed at an early stage. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 starts measuring the initialization setting time when the standby state command is input, and starts the initialization setting when the performance adjustment operation is performed. By initializing (resetting) time measurement and starting re-measurement, it is determined whether the initialization condition is satisfied.

Next, various notifications related to the customization function will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the effect display device EH can display a volume image as information that can specify the current volume level as a notification image related to the customization function. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to execution mode notification means that can notify the execution mode of the effect.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the volume image is a volume meter M1 that indicates the current volume level by displaying a meter image subdivided into a plurality of elements (scales) in different colors. In this embodiment, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the first display area HR1 in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. In this embodiment, the first display area HR1 corresponds to a specific display area. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, in the volume meter M1, if four elements are colored, it can be specified that the current volume level is "4".

Furthermore, the effect display device EH can display a light amount image as information that can specify the current light amount level as a notification image related to the customization function.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the light amount image is a light amount meter M2 that indicates the current light amount stage by color-coded display of a meter image subdivided into a plurality of elements (scales). In this embodiment, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in the second display area HR2 in the image display section GH of the effect display device EH. For example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), in the light intensity meter M2, when two elements are colored, it can be specified that the current light intensity level is "2".

As shown in FIG. 2, both the first display area HR1 and the second display area HR2 are displayed in the pachinko game machine when the performance movable body KD operates between the first position P1 and the second position P2. 10 is a display area that is at least partially covered by the performance movable body KD when viewed from the front. In other words, when operating in the initial operation mode, the performance movable body KD moves to a position overlapping at least a portion of the first display area HR1 and the second display area HR2 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. In particular, the first display area HR1 is a display area that is entirely covered by the performance movable body KD when the performance movable body KD is located at the second position P2 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. . In other words, when operating in the initial operation mode, the performance movable body KD moves to a position overlapping the entire first display area HR1 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front.

In this embodiment, the display of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 corresponds to a second notification regarding the execution mode of the performance. In this embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed during execution of the second standby effect. In this case, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 become non-displayed when the second standby effect ends.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 can be displayed when the normal volume adjustment and the normal light intensity adjustment are executed even when the second standby effect is not being executed. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when either the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the performance display device EH notifies the execution mode of the audio performance and the light emission performance. In this case, if the second standby effect is not being executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last normal volume adjustment or normal light amount adjustment, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 will monitor the elapsed predetermined time. It will be hidden as a trigger. In addition, when a special game is started before a predetermined time has elapsed since the last normal volume adjustment or normal light intensity adjustment, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are activated by the start of the special game. It will be hidden.

On the other hand, although details will be described later, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that normal volume adjustment and normal light amount adjustment cannot be performed while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are not displayed while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the effect display device EH does not display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed.

In this embodiment, there are multiple types of display modes for the volume meter M1, including a normal display mode, a special display mode, and an initialization display mode.
In this embodiment, the volume meter M1 is always displayed in a normal display mode. Specifically, when the volume meter M1 is displayed in response to normal volume adjustment or normal light amount adjustment, it is displayed in a normal display mode. Further, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the normal display mode even when the second standby performance is being executed and neither the special volume adjustment nor the performance initialization control is being executed.

On the other hand, the volume meter M1 is displayed in a special display mode when the special volume adjustment is performed. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the effect display device EH notifies the execution mode of the audio effect. In this case, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the special volume adjustment was performed.

Further, the volume meter M1 is displayed in an initialized display mode when the initialization control of the performance is performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the initialization control of the performance is performed, the performance display device EH notifies the execution mode of the audio performance. In this case, the volume meter M1 is displayed in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the initialization control of the effect is performed, provided that the second standby effect is being executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH performs different operations when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, when the special volume adjustment is performed, and when the effect initialization control is performed. The volume meter M1 can be displayed in different display modes.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, there are multiple types of display modes of the light intensity meter M2, including a normal display mode and an initialization display mode.
In this embodiment, the light amount meter M2 is always displayed in a normal display mode. Specifically, when the light amount meter M2 is displayed in response to normal volume adjustment or normal light amount adjustment, it is displayed in a normal display mode. Further, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in the normal display mode even when the second standby effect is being executed and the initialization control of the effect is not being executed.

On the other hand, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in an initialized display mode, triggered by the effect initialization control being performed. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the initialization control of the performance is performed, the execution mode of the light emission performance is notified by the performance display device EH. In this case, the light amount meter M2 is displayed in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the initialization control of the effect is performed, provided that the second standby effect is being executed.

In this way, in this embodiment, the effect display device EH performs the following operations when any one of the normal volume adjustment, normal light amount adjustment, and special volume adjustment is performed, and when the effect initialization control is performed. The light quantity meter M2 can be displayed in different display modes.

Here, changes in the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 will be specifically explained.
As shown in FIG. 6(a), in this embodiment, when the second standby effect is started with the volume level being "4" and the light intensity level being "2", the current volume level and light intensity level are The volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in an identifiable manner. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 becomes the normal display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(b), in this embodiment, when the right key D2r is operated and the normal volume adjustment is performed when the volume level is "4" and the light intensity level is "2", The volume level is adjusted to "5", which is one level higher, and the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a manner that allows the adjusted volume level and light intensity level to be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 becomes the normal display mode.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6(c), in this embodiment, when the left key D2l is operated and normal volume adjustment is performed when the volume level is "4" and the light level level is "2" , the volume level is adjusted to "3", which is one level lower, and the volume meter M1 and the light level meter M2 are displayed in a manner that allows the adjusted volume level and light level level to be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 becomes the normal display mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(d), in the present embodiment, when the up key D2u is operated and the normal light intensity adjustment is performed when the volume level is "4" and the light intensity level is "2", The light intensity level is adjusted to "3", which is one step higher, and the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a manner that allows the adjusted volume level and light intensity level to be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 becomes the normal display mode.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6(e), in this embodiment, when the lower key D2d is operated and the normal light intensity adjustment is performed when the volume level is "4" and the light intensity level is "2". , the light intensity level is adjusted to "1", which is one level lower, and the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a manner that allows the adjusted volume level and light intensity level to be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 becomes the normal display mode.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6(f), in this embodiment, when the production button D1 is operated and special volume adjustment is performed when the volume level is "4" and the light level level is "2", The volume level is adjusted to the maximum level (for example, "8") among the current volume levels, and the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a manner that allows the adjusted volume level and light intensity level to be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 becomes a special display mode, and the display mode of the light amount meter M2 becomes a normal display mode.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6(g), in this embodiment, when the volume stage and the light intensity stage are initialized with the establishment of the initialization condition, the volume stage and the light intensity stage are initialized, and after the initialization, the volume stage and the light intensity stage are initialized. The volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in such a manner that the volume level and the light amount level can be specified. At this time, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 becomes the initialized display mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device EH can display a different notification image from the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 as a notification image related to the customization function. In this embodiment, the display of a different notification image from the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 corresponds to the first notification regarding the execution mode of the performance.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6(f), the effect display device EH uses a special notification image HG1 as information that can specify that special volume adjustment has been performed as a notification image related to the customization function. Can be displayed. In this embodiment, the special notification image HG1 is an image imitating the character string "Volume has been maximized." In other words, in this embodiment, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the special notification image HG1 is displayed as a notification regarding the performance execution mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the special notification image HG1 is displayed as a notification regarding the performance execution mode, and the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are also displayed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6(g), in the effect display device EH, as a notification image related to the customization function, it is possible to specify that the volume stage and the light intensity stage have been initialized in accordance with the establishment of the initialization condition. Initialization notification image HG2 can be displayed as information. Specifically, the initialization notification image HG2 is an image imitating the character string "Volume and light intensity have been initialized." In other words, in this embodiment, when the volume level and the light intensity level are initialized as the initialization condition is satisfied, the initialization notification image HG2 is displayed as a notification regarding the performance execution mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the volume stage and the light intensity stage are initialized as the initialization condition is satisfied, the initialization notification image HG2 is displayed as a notification regarding the performance execution mode, and the volume level is A meter M1 and a light amount meter M2 are displayed.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, a notification image different from the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is not displayed as a notification regarding the performance execution mode. . That is, in this embodiment, when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed, a notification image different from the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 is not displayed as a notification regarding the performance execution mode. A volume meter M1 and a light intensity meter M2 are displayed.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a performance adjustment operation is performed, it is possible to execute a notification performance regarding the performance adjustment. Specifically, if a volume adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) is performed during a period in which normal volume adjustment is possible, the sub control CPU 51 determines that the normal volume adjustment is not accepted. An adjustment reception notification performance is executed to notify that the adjustment reception has been completed. Similarly, if a light amount adjustment operation is performed using the cross key D2 (up key D2u and down key D2d) during a period in which normal light amount adjustment is possible, the sub control CPU 51 does not accept the normal light amount adjustment. An adjustment reception notification effect is executed to notify the user of the change. On the other hand, when the special volume adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the adjustment acceptance notification effect. That is, in this embodiment, when a normal volume adjustment or a normal light intensity adjustment is performed, an adjustment reception notification effect is performed, while when a special volume adjustment is performed, an adjustment reception notification effect is performed. do not have.

In this embodiment, the adjustment reception notification effect is executed in a manner that a predetermined adjustment sound is output from the speaker Sp. In this embodiment, the adjustment sound output from the speaker Sp is the same regardless of the volume level and light amount level after adjustment. Therefore, in this embodiment, the adjustment sound output from the speaker Sp is equivalent to a specific notification that cannot specify the volume level and light intensity level after adjustment, but can specify that the volume level or light intensity level has been adjusted. do.

In addition, in this embodiment, there is an adjustment sound that is output as an adjustment acceptance notification effect to notify that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted, and an adjustment sound that is output as an adjustment acceptance effect to notify that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted. are the same adjustment sounds. That is, in the present embodiment, the adjustment acceptance notification effect that notifies that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted and the adjustment acceptance effect that notifies that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted are executed in the same presentation manner.

Next, control for adjusting the volume level and the light intensity level will be explained in detail.
In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the volume level flag in the sub-control RAM 53 to store a value that can identify the current volume level. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the volume range flag in the sub-control RAM 53 to store a value that can specify the current volume range. Then, when executing various audio effects, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the various audio effects at a volume corresponding to the volume level specified from the value stored in the volume level flag, so that the sub-control CPU 51 performs various sound effects at a volume based on the adjusted volume level. control to execute the audio performance. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the light amount flag in the sub-control RAM 53 to store a value that can identify the current light amount stage. When executing various light emitting effects, the sub-control CPU 51 executes various light emitting effects at a light intensity corresponding to a light intensity stage specified from the value stored in the light intensity flag, thereby performing various light emitting effects at a light intensity based on the adjusted light intensity level. Executes a light-emitting effect.

In this embodiment, control for updating the values of the volume level flag and the light amount flag corresponds to change control for changing the execution mode of a predetermined effect. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 that performs control to update the values of the volume level flag and the light amount flag functions as a change control means that can perform change control to change the execution mode of a predetermined effect.

Here, the volume and light amount adjustment processing for adjusting the volume level and the light amount level will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the RAM clear notification effect is being executed in the volume light amount adjustment process (step S11). If the RAM clear notification effect is being executed (step S11: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume and light amount adjustment process without adjusting the volume and light amount. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the volume and light intensity cannot be adjusted while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification effect is not being executed (step S11: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the right key D2r has been operated (step S12). When the right key D2r is operated (step S12: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current volume level is the maximum volume level in the current volume range (step S13). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current volume level is the maximum volume level in the current volume range based on the value of the volume level flag and the value of the volume range flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53. Determine whether

If the current volume level is not the maximum volume level in the current volume range (step S13: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 sets the volume level flag to adjust the volume to a volume level that is one level higher than the current volume level. The value of is updated (step S14). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 (indicated as the volume light amount meter in the figure) to be displayed in the normal display mode (step S15). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output an adjustment sound, thereby executing an adjustment acceptance notification effect that notifies that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted (step S16).

When the right key D2r is not operated (step S12: NO), when the current volume level is the maximum volume level in the current volume range (step S13: YES), and when the adjustment sound is output ( In step S16), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the left key D2l has been operated (step S17). When the left key D2l is operated (step S17: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current volume level is the minimum volume level in the current volume range (step S18). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current volume level is the minimum volume level in the current volume range based on the value of the volume level flag and the value of the volume range flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53. Determine whether

If the current volume level is not the minimum volume level in the current volume range (step S18: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 sets the volume level flag to adjust the volume to a volume level that is one level smaller than the current volume level. The value of is updated (step S19). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 to be displayed in the normal display mode (step S20). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output an adjustment sound, thereby executing an adjustment acceptance notification effect that notifies that the normal volume adjustment has been accepted (step S21).

As shown in FIG. 8, when the left key D2l is not operated (step S17: NO), when the current volume level is the minimum volume level in the current volume range (step S18: YES), and , when the adjustment sound is output (step S21), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the up key D2u has been operated (step S22). When the up key D2u is operated (step S22: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current light intensity level is the maximum light intensity level in a predetermined light intensity range (step S23). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current light intensity level is the maximum light intensity level in a predetermined light intensity range based on the value of the light intensity flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53.

If the current light intensity level is not the maximum light intensity level in the predetermined light intensity range (step S23: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 sets the light intensity flag to adjust the light intensity to a light intensity level that is one step larger than the current light intensity level. The value of is updated (step S24). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 to be displayed in the normal display mode (step S25). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output an adjustment sound, thereby executing an adjustment acceptance notification effect that notifies that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted (step S26).

When the upper key D2u is not operated (step S22: NO), when the current light intensity level is the maximum light intensity level in the predetermined light intensity range (step S23: YES), and when the adjustment sound is output. (Step S26), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the down key D2d has been operated (Step S27). When the lower key D2d is operated (step S27: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current light intensity level is the minimum light intensity level in the predetermined light intensity range (step S28). Here, the sub-control CPU 51 determines, based on the value of the light-amount flag stored in the sub-control RAM 53, whether the current light-amount stage is the minimum light-amount stage in a predetermined light-amount range.

If the current light intensity level is not the minimum light intensity level in the predetermined light intensity range (step S28: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 sets the light intensity flag to adjust the light intensity to a light intensity level that is one step smaller than the current light intensity level. The value of is updated (step S29). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 to be displayed in the normal display mode (step S30). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker Sp to output an adjustment sound, thereby executing an adjustment acceptance notification effect that notifies that the normal light amount adjustment has been accepted (step S31).

When the lower key D2d is not operated (step S27: NO), when the current light intensity level is the minimum light intensity level in the predetermined light intensity range (step S28: YES), and when the adjustment sound is output. (Step S31), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the production button D1 has been operated (Step S32). If the production button D1 is not operated (step S32: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process.

When the production button D1 is operated (step S32: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the second standby production is being executed (step S33). If the second standby effect is not being executed (step S33: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process.

If the second standby performance is being executed (step S33: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the current volume level is the maximum volume level in the current volume range (step S34). If the current volume level is the maximum volume level in the current volume range (step S34: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume light amount adjustment process.

On the other hand, if the current volume level is not the maximum volume level in the current volume range (step S34: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level to the maximum volume level in the current volume range. The value of the flag is updated (step S35). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 to be displayed in a special display mode (step S36). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to display the special notification image HG1 (step S37). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the volume and light amount adjustment process.

Through the above-described volume and light intensity adjustment processing, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the volume level based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r), and can also control the volume level based on the operation of the production button D1. Control is possible to adjust the volume level based on the In this embodiment, the control to adjust the volume level based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) corresponds to the first change control, and the control to adjust the volume level based on the operation of the production button D1. This control corresponds to second change control. In the control for adjusting the volume level based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r), the volume level is adjusted one level at a time. On the other hand, in the control that adjusts the volume level based on the operation of the production button D1, the volume level is adjusted to the maximum volume level in the current volume range regardless of the current volume level, so the volume level can be adjusted with one control. It may be adjusted in two or more stages. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control for adjusting the volume level based on the operation of the cross key D2 (left key D2l and right key D2r) and the control for adjusting the volume level based on the operation of the production button D1, It can be said that the number of steps when adjusting the volume level may be different.

Next, the volume and amount of light when various effects are executed will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the RAM clear notification effect of this embodiment, the RAM clear notification audio is output at a predetermined volume level, regardless of the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. In this embodiment, the specified volume is the maximum volume that the speaker Sp can output. Specifically, when executing the RAM clear notification effect, the sub control CPU 51 performs the RAM clear notification at a predetermined volume, regardless of the volume that can be specified from the value set in the volume level flag in the sub control RAM 53. Control to output audio.

In addition, in the RAM clear notification performance of the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light in a light emission mode for RAM clear notification at a predetermined light amount, regardless of the light amount stage adjusted by the light amount adjustment function. In this embodiment, the prescribed light amount is the maximum amount of light that the decorative lamp La can emit. Specifically, when executing the RAM clear notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 clears the RAM at a predetermined light intensity, regardless of the light intensity that can be specified from the value set in the light intensity stage flag in the sub-control RAM 53. The decorative lamp La is controlled to emit light according to the lighting mode for notification.

In the return notification effect of this embodiment, the return notification sound is output at a volume based on the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function (hereinafter referred to as adjusted volume). Specifically, when executing the return notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the return notification sound to be output at an adjusted volume based on the volume level specified from the volume level flag. In addition, in the return notification performance of the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light in a light-emitting manner for return notification performance at a light amount based on the light amount level adjusted by the light amount adjustment function (hereinafter referred to as adjusted light amount). Specifically, when executing the return notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light according to the light emission mode for the return notification effect at an adjusted light intensity based on the light intensity level specified from the light intensity level flag. do.

In the standby performance of this embodiment, standby BGM is output at an adjusted volume based on the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. Specifically, when executing the standby effect, the sub control CPU 51 controls the standby BGM to be output at an adjusted volume based on the volume level specified from the volume level flag. Note that, as described above, in the first standby effect among the standby effects, the standby BGM is output, while in the second standby effect, the standby BGM is not output. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the output of the standby BGM when a specific output time has elapsed since the start of the standby performance, regardless of the current volume level.

In addition, in the standby effect of this embodiment, the decorative lamp La emits light in the standby light emission mode at an adjusted light amount based on the light amount level adjusted by the light amount adjustment function. Specifically, when executing the standby effect, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp La to emit light in the standby light emission mode at an adjusted light intensity based on the light intensity level specified from the light intensity level flag.

Next, the period during which effects can be customized will be explained.
First, with reference to FIG. 10, a period in which effects can be customized when a special game is not being executed will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the RAM clearing process is being executed, a RAM clearing notification effect indicating that the RAM clearing process is being executed is executed. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs a RAM clear notification sound. Moreover, the decorative lamp La emits light in a light emission mode for RAM clear notification. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the RAM clearing process is being executed, the performance movable body KD operates in the initial operation mode.

At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment, the normal light amount adjustment, and the special volume adjustment not to be performed even if the production button D1 or the cross key D2 is operated. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is unable to adjust the volume and light amount when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and when the RAM clear notification performance is being executed. .

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, while the first standby effect is being executed, the standby BGM is output from the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La emits light in a standby light emission mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment to be executable in response to the operation of the cross key D2. That is, in this embodiment, when the first standby effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by normal volume adjustment, and can also adjust the light amount by normal light amount adjustment. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment so that it cannot be executed even if the production button D1 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot perform special volume adjustment when the first standby effect is being executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the notification time of the RAM clear notification performance is shorter than the time required for the initial operation mode of the performance movable body KD. When the first standby performance is started later, the performance movable body KD may be operating in the initial operation mode during execution of the first standby performance. Even in such a case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, even when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode, when the first standby performance is being performed, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume by normal volume adjustment. This is possible, and the light amount can be adjusted by normal light amount adjustment.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, while the second standby effect is being executed, the speaker Sp is muted and the decorative lamp La emits light in a standby light emission mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment to be executable in response to the operation of the cross key D2. That is, in this embodiment, when the second standby effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by normal volume adjustment, and can adjust the light amount by normal light amount adjustment. Furthermore, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment to be executable in response to the operation of the production button D1. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by special volume adjustment when the second standby effect is being executed.

Although not shown, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated during execution of the special game. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by normal volume adjustment and the light amount by normal light amount adjustment even while the special game is being executed. On the other hand, when the special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment so that it cannot be performed even if the production button D1 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot perform special volume adjustment while the special game is being executed. Similarly, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the normal volume adjustment and the normal light amount adjustment to be executable when the cross key D2 is operated during the jackpot game. That is, in this embodiment, even during a jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume by normal volume adjustment, and can also adjust the light amount by normal light amount adjustment. On the other hand, during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the special volume adjustment so that it cannot be executed even if the production button D1 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 cannot perform special volume adjustment during the jackpot game.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the adjustment of the volume level and the light intensity level and the accompanying change in the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 will be explained together with the control by the sub-control CPU 51.

In the example of FIG. 11, it is assumed that the volume level is "4" and the light intensity level is "2" while the special game is being executed (time t0). Here, when the left key D2l is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level to "3" by executing normal volume adjustment (time t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode, and also controls the speaker to execute the adjustment acceptance notification effect by outputting an adjustment sound. Control Sp. Further, when the down key D2d is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the light amount level to "1" by executing normal light amount adjustment (time t2). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the light intensity meter M2 in a display mode indicating the light intensity level after adjustment, and also causes the effect to notify adjustment reception to be executed by outputting an adjustment sound. Controls the speaker Sp.

Subsequently, when the special game ends and the state shifts to a standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect and starts measuring the specific time and the initialization setting time (time t3). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed ( Time t4).

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the first standby effect to end and the second standby effect to be executed when a specific period of time has elapsed without any performance adjustment operation after transitioning to the standby state. control (time t5). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the volume level by executing the initialization control of the effect when the initialization setting time has elapsed without any adjustment operation of the effect after transitioning to the standby state. level (in this example, the volume level is "5"), and the light amount stage is adjusted to the initial stage (in this example, the light amount level is "3") (time t6). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the initialized display mode. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the initialization control of the effect was performed. (Time t7).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition condition for transitioning from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is that the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. If not, it is established at the timing when a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. In this embodiment, when the second standby effect is being executed, special volume adjustment can be performed based on the operation of the effect button D1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if no performance adjustment operation is performed before a specific time elapses after the transition to the standby state, the special volume adjustment is performed after the specific time elapses after the transition to the standby state. It becomes executable after the lapse of time. In the present embodiment, the period from when the game enters the standby state until a specific time has elapsed corresponds to a specific period during which no special game is being executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the timing when a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state corresponds to a predetermined timing. That is, in this embodiment, the predetermined timing is the end of the specific period.

In particular, in this embodiment, the transition condition is that even if the performance adjustment operation is performed during the execution of a special game, the performance adjustment must be performed within a specific period of time after transitioning to the standby state. If no operation is being performed, this is established when a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. In other words, the transition condition is that, regardless of whether or not the performance adjustment operation was performed during the execution of the special game, the performance adjustment operation has not been performed before a specific time elapses after transitioning to the standby state. Sometimes, this is established when a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. Therefore, if normal volume adjustment and normal light intensity adjustment have not been performed before a specific time elapses after transitioning to standby mode, special volume adjustment and normal light intensity adjustment will not be performed while the special game is running. Regardless of whether or not it has been executed, it becomes executable when a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state.

In addition, in this embodiment, the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control of the effect is that when the effect adjustment operation is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time, , is established at the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. In this embodiment, the period from transition to the standby state until the initialization setting time has elapsed corresponds to a special period in which no special game is being executed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the initialization setting time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state corresponds to the prescribed timing. That is, in this embodiment, the prescribed timing is the end of the special period.

In particular, in this embodiment, the initialization condition is set between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time, even if the performance adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the special game. When the performance adjustment operation is not executed, this is established at the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. In other words, the initialization condition is such that regardless of whether or not the performance adjustment operation was performed during the execution of the special game, the performance adjustment operation is performed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time. If not, it is established at the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. Therefore, if the normal volume adjustment and normal light intensity adjustment are not performed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time, the initialization control of the production will be applied to the normal volume during the special game. Regardless of whether the adjustment and the light amount adjustment have been executed, they are executed at the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state.

In the example of FIG. 12, it is assumed that the volume level is "4" and the light intensity level is "2" while the special game is being executed (time t10). Subsequently, when the special game ends and the state shifts to a standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect and starts measuring the specific time and the initialization setting time (time t11). Thereafter, when the left key D2l is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level to "3" by executing normal volume adjustment (time t12). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode, and also controls the speaker to execute the adjustment acceptance notification effect by outputting an adjustment sound. Control Sp. Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the measurement of the specific time and the initialization setting time and starts re-measurement.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed ( Time t13). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the first standby effect and execute the second standby effect when a specific time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation (time t14). ). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the initialization control of the effect when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation, thereby changing the volume level to the initial stage (in this example, , the volume level "5"), and the light intensity level is adjusted to the initial stage (in this example, the light intensity level "3") (time t16). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the initialized display mode. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the initialization control of the effect was performed. (Time t17).

Through the above-described control, in this embodiment, the transition condition for transitioning from the first standby performance to the second standby performance is such that the performance adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. When this occurs, it is established at the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the last performance adjustment operation. Therefore, when the special volume adjustment is performed before a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state, the special volume adjustment is performed at the timing when the specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state (time t13). ), it cannot be executed, and becomes executable at the timing when a specific time has elapsed since the last performance adjustment operation (time t14).

In addition, in this embodiment, the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control of the effect is that when the effect adjustment operation is executed between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time, This is established at the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the last performance adjustment operation was performed. In other words, the initialization condition is such that if the performance adjustment operation is executed after the transition to the standby state and before the initialization setting time has elapsed, then the initialization condition is the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. (Time t15), it is not established, but it is established at the timing (Time t16) when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the last performance adjustment operation. For this reason, when the effect initialization control is performed after transitioning to the standby state and before the initialization setting time has elapsed, if the effect adjustment operation is executed before the initialization setting time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state. It is not executed at the elapsed timing (time t15), but is executed at the timing (time t16) when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the last performance adjustment operation.

In the example of FIG. 13, it is assumed that the volume level is "4" and the light intensity level is "2" while the special game is being executed (time t20). Subsequently, when the special game ends and the state shifts to a standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the first standby effect and starts measuring the specific time and the initialization setting time (time t21). Thereafter, when the left key D2l is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level to "3" by executing normal volume adjustment (time t22). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode, and also controls the speaker to execute the adjustment acceptance notification effect by outputting an adjustment sound. Control Sp. Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 initializes the measurement of the specific time and the initialization setting time and starts re-measurement.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to hide the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation was performed ( Time t23). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to end the first standby effect and execute the second standby effect when a specific time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation (time t24). ). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the normal display mode.

Thereafter, when the production button D1 is operated, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level to the maximum level in the current volume range (in this example, volume level "5") by executing special volume adjustment (at the time t25). At this time, the sub-control CPU51 displays the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in a special display mode, and controls the effect display device EH to display the special notification image HG1. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the special volume adjustment was performed (at the time t27).

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the initialization control of the effect when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the last effect adjustment operation, thereby changing the volume level to the initial stage (in this example, , the volume level "5"), and the light intensity level is adjusted to the initial stage (in this example, the light intensity level "3") (time t28). In this example, since the volume level at the time of execution of the initialization control of the performance is the same as the initial stage, the volume level does not substantially change. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the initialized display mode. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the normal display mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since the initialization control of the effect was performed. (Time t29).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the initialization conditions are such that when the effect adjustment operation is executed after the transition to the standby state and before the initialization setting time elapses, This does not hold true at the timing when the initialization setting time has elapsed (time t26). Furthermore, the initialization condition is such that if the performance adjustment operation is performed again after the performance adjustment operation is performed and the initialization setting time has elapsed, the initialization condition will be set after the previous performance adjustment operation is performed. This does not hold even at the timing (time t27) when the set time has elapsed. Then, the initialization condition is satisfied at the timing (time t28) when the initialization setting time has elapsed since the last performance adjustment operation was performed.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In this embodiment, the volume level can be changed by a different number of levels between the normal volume adjustment and the special volume adjustment, so the volume level can be adjusted appropriately depending on the situation. In addition, in the effect display device EH, the volume meter M1 is displayed in different display modes when the normal volume adjustment is performed and when the special volume adjustment is performed. For this reason, in this embodiment, while making it possible to adjust the volume in a plurality of ways, it is possible to make it easier to understand the current volume level. According to this, it is possible to easily execute the audio performance at the volume level desired by the player, so that the player's interest can be improved.

(2) When special volume adjustment is performed, in addition to displaying the volume meter M1, a special notification image HG1 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that special volume adjustment has been performed.

(3) When normal volume adjustment is performed, in addition to the volume meter M1 being displayed, an adjustment sound is output as an adjustment reception notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the normal volume adjustment has been performed. Further, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, in addition to the light amount meter M2 being displayed, an adjustment sound is output as an adjustment acceptance notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the normal light amount adjustment has been performed.

(4) Normal volume adjustment is executed when the player operates the cross key D2 (right key D2r or left key D2l), so it is easier for the player to adjust the volume to the desired level. can. Normal light amount adjustment is executed in response to the player's operation of the cross key D2 (up key D2u or down key D2d), so it is possible to easily adjust the light amount to the level desired by the player.

(5) Since the special volume adjustment is executed in response to the operation of the effect button D1 which can be operated by the player, it is possible to easily adjust the volume to the level desired by the player. In particular, the special volume adjustment is executed in response to the operation of the production button D1, which is a different operation means from the cross key D2 that is operated when performing the normal volume adjustment, so the volume can be adjusted in multiple ways. While making adjustments possible, it is possible to prevent an adjustment different from the intended adjustment from being erroneously executed.

(6) Special volume adjustment can be performed during execution of the second standby effect. In addition, the transition condition for transitioning from the first standby performance to the second standby performance is that if the performance adjustment operation is not performed during the period from transition to the standby state until a specific time elapses, the elapse of the specific time established at times. Therefore, in this embodiment, if no performance adjustment operation is performed before a specific time elapses after transitioning to the standby state, special volume adjustment is performed from the time the specific time elapses. It becomes possible. According to this, the special volume adjustment can be performed quickly compared to the case where the transition to the second standby performance is performed after a predetermined time has elapsed after a specific time has elapsed, so the special volume adjustment can be performed. It is possible to prevent players who want to play from feeling troubled.

(7) The effect display device EH can display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in different display modes when normal volume adjustment or normal light intensity adjustment is performed and when effect initialization control is performed. Therefore, while making it possible to perform multiple modes of control for changing the volume level, it is possible to make it easier to understand the current volume level.

(8) Even if the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume stage and light intensity stage are changed when the RAM clear notification performance is not executed. Since it is adjustable, it is possible to prevent players who wish to change the volume level and the light intensity level from feeling bothered.

(9) When the movable body for performance KD is operated in the initial operation mode, the first display area HR1 where the volume meter M1 is displayed and the second display area HR2 where the light amount meter M2 is displayed are the movable body for performance KD. It may be covered by Therefore, when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode, it may become difficult to visually recognize the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2, thereby making it difficult to recognize the current volume level and light amount level. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification performance is being executed, the volume stage and the light intensity stage are adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume level and the light intensity level from being adjusted without being able to recognize the current volume level and light intensity level.

(10) Since the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are not displayed while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed, it is possible to suppress the fact that the RAM clear process has been performed without noticing the RAM clear notification effect, and also suppress the volume It is possible to make it easier to intuitively recognize that the stages and light amount stages cannot be adjusted.

(11) Since the decorative lamp La includes the decorative lamp La2 mounted on the movable production body KD, it is difficult to recognize the current light level stage when the movable production body KD is operated in the initial operation mode. It may happen. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification performance is being executed, the light intensity level cannot be adjusted. It is possible to prevent the light amount level from being adjusted without being able to recognize the light amount level.

(12) In the RAM clear notification performance, the RAM clear notification sound is output at a specified volume regardless of the volume adjusted by the volume adjustment function, so it may be difficult to recognize the current volume level. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode and the RAM clear notification performance is being executed, the volume level cannot be adjusted. It is possible to prevent the volume from being adjusted without recognizing the volume level.

(13) When the power to the pachinko game machine 10 is turned on, the volume level and the light intensity level are initialized. In contrast, in this embodiment, while the RAM clear notification effect that can specify the execution of the RAM clear process that may be executed when the power is turned on, the volume level and the light intensity level cannot be adjusted. By adjusting the light amount level immediately after initialization, it is possible to prevent unintended adjustments from being made.

Each of the embodiments described above can be modified and implemented as follows. Note that each of the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The sub-control CPU 51 sets one of a plurality of production modes that determine the execution mode of production, and performs various productions including audio production and light emission production in different execution modes depending on the set production mode. may be executed. In this other example, the sub-control CPU 51 corresponds to mode control means. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls whether the performance is customized when a specific performance mode is set among the plurality of performance modes, and when the performance is customized when the specific performance mode is not set. The volume meter M1 may be displayed in a different display mode depending on the case in which the volume meter M1 is displayed. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether normal volume adjustment is performed when a specific production mode is set and when normal volume adjustment is performed when a specific production mode is not set. The volume meter M1 may be displayed in different display modes. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the special volume adjustment is performed when a specific production mode is set or when the special volume adjustment is performed when a specific production mode is not set. The volume meter M1 may be displayed in different display modes. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the normal light amount adjustment is performed when a specific production mode is set and when the normal light amount adjustment is performed when a specific production mode is not set. The light amount meter M2 may be displayed in different display modes. According to this, by displaying the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in a display mode that matches the performance mode, it is possible to diversify the performance and entertain the players.

- When the normal volume adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment reception notification performance in different execution modes depending on when the volume level increases and when the volume level decreases. Similarly, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the adjustment acceptance notification effect in different execution modes depending on when the light amount step increases and when the light amount step decreases.

- When the normal volume adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the adjustment acceptance notification effect to be executed in different manners depending on the volume level after adjustment. Similarly, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the adjustment acceptance notification performance to be performed in different ways depending on the light amount level after the adjustment.

- The execution mode of the adjustment reception notification performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the adjustment reception notification effect may be performed by displaying an image on the effect display device EH, or may be performed by emitting light from a decorative lamp La. Alternatively, a combination of these may be used. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the adjustment acceptance notification effect to be executed in different execution modes depending on whether the normal volume adjustment is performed or the normal light amount adjustment.

- The adjustment acceptance notification effect may be executed also when special volume adjustment is performed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the adjustment reception notification effect to be executed in different execution modes when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed and when the special volume adjustment is performed.

- When a volume adjustment operation is performed during a period in which the volume level cannot be adjusted, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control to execute an unadjustable notification effect indicating that the volume level cannot be adjusted. . According to this, for example, when the volume adjustment operation is performed during execution of the RAM clear notification performance during the period in which the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode, the sub-control CPU 51 is unable to adjust the volume. While the notification effect is executed, when the volume adjustment operation is performed while the RAM clear notification effect is not being executed, control is possible to execute the adjustment acceptance notification effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 controls when the volume adjustment operation is performed during execution of the RAM clear notification effect and when the volume adjustment operation is performed while the performance movable body KD is operating in the initial operation mode. It is possible to perform control to perform notification regarding the volume adjustment in a different notification mode depending on when the volume adjustment operation is performed while the volume adjustment operation is not being performed. Similarly, when a light amount adjustment operation is performed during a period in which the light amount level cannot be adjusted, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control to execute an unadjustable notification effect indicating that the light amount level cannot be adjusted. Good too. Note that the unadjustable notification effect may be executed by any notification means. For example, it may be performed by displaying an image using the effect display device EH, by outputting audio from a speaker Sp, or by emitting light from a decorative lamp La. Moreover, it may be executed by a combination of these.

- The types of notification images that can be displayed as notification images related to the customization function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH to display a normal volume adjustment notification image indicating that the normal volume adjustment has been performed, in response to the normal volume adjustment being performed. . In this case, in the effect display device EH, when the normal volume adjustment is performed, the volume meter M1 and the normal volume adjustment notification image are displayed, while when the special volume adjustment is performed, the normal volume adjustment notification image is displayed. The volume meter M1 may be displayed without being displayed. Further, in the effect display device EH, when the normal volume adjustment is performed, the volume meter M1 and the normal volume adjustment notification image are displayed, while when the initialization control of the effect is performed, the normal volume adjustment notification image is displayed. The volume meter M1 may be displayed without being displayed. In this case, the display of the normal volume notification image corresponds to the first notification, and the display of the volume meter M1 corresponds to the second notification. Similarly, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display a normal light amount adjustment notification image indicating that the normal light amount adjustment has been performed. good.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as not to display the special notification image HG1 even if the special volume adjustment is performed. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so as not to display the initialization notification image HG2 even if the effect is initialized.

- The notification that can identify that special volume adjustment has been performed does not have to be performed by displaying an image on the effect display device EH, but may be performed by outputting audio from the speaker Sp, or by outputting a sound from the decorative lamp La. It may also be performed by emitting light. Similarly, the notification that can specify that the initialization control of the effect has been performed may not be performed by displaying an image by the effect display device EH, but may be performed by outputting audio from the speaker Sp, It may also be executed by emitting light from the decorative lamp La.

- The conditions under which the normal volume adjustment is performed may be changed as appropriate. For example, even when the cross key D2 (right key D2r or left key D2l) is not operated, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the normal volume adjustment when a predetermined effect is executed. Good too. Similarly, the conditions under which the normal light amount adjustment is performed may be changed as appropriate. For example, even when the cross key D2 (up key D2u or down key D2d) is not operated, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the normal light amount adjustment when a predetermined effect is executed. Good too.

- The conditions under which the special volume adjustment is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the transition condition for transitioning from the first standby effect to the second standby effect is satisfied, even if the effect button D1 is not operated, the sub control CPU 51 uses the start of the second standby effect as a trigger to perform a special Volume adjustment may also be performed. In other words, the special volume adjustment may be performed after the specific time has elapsed if no volume adjustment operation has been performed after the transition to the standby state and before the elapse of the specific time.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may be able to execute a special light amount adjustment that adjusts the light amount step to the maximum light amount step among the adjustable light amount steps. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform the special light amount adjustment under the same conditions as the special volume adjustment, or may perform the special light amount adjustment under different conditions. The different condition may be, for example, operating a different operating means from the operating means operated when performing the special volume adjustment, or operating at a timing different from the timing at which the special volume adjustment can be performed. It may be that a predetermined operating means is operated.

- The transition conditions for shifting from the first standby performance to the second standby performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, if a performance adjustment operation is performed during the execution of a special game immediately before transitioning to the standby state, the transition condition is that when a predetermined time longer than a specific time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state, It may be made to hold true. That is, if the performance adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the special game immediately before transitioning to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the performance between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of a specific time. Even when no adjustment operation is performed, the transition from the first standby performance to the second standby performance may not be triggered by the passage of a specific time since the transition to the standby state.

- Even if the performance adjustment operation is performed before a specific time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level and the light intensity level based on the performance adjustment operation. If the change is not made, the first standby effect may be shifted to the second standby effect when a specific time period has elapsed since the standby state was controlled. For example, if the right key D2r is operated after being controlled to the standby state and before a specific time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the current volume level is the maximum volume level in the current volume range. In some cases, the first standby effect may be shifted to the second standby effect when a specific time period has elapsed since the standby state was controlled.

- If the performance adjustment operation is not performed before a specific time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 triggers the adjustment operation after a predetermined time has elapsed from the elapse of the specific time. It may be controlled to end the first standby effect and start the second standby effect. That is, in this separate example, if the performance adjustment operation is not performed until a specific time elapses after being controlled to the standby state, it becomes possible to shift to the second standby performance and perform special volume adjustment. The predetermined timing may not be the end of the specific time period. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the second standby performance even if the predetermined time has elapsed if the performance adjustment operation is performed after the specific time has passed and before the predetermined time has elapsed. may be controlled so as not to start. In addition, even if the performance adjustment operation is performed after the specific time has passed and before the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 uses the elapse of the predetermined time as a trigger to perform the second standby production. It may also be controlled to start.

- The operating means operated when performing normal volume adjustment, normal light amount adjustment, and special volume adjustment may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the operating means operated when performing normal volume adjustment, normal light intensity adjustment, and special volume adjustment must be operated by unlocking the locking device 11c and opening the mounting frame 11b. It may be an operating means disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that cannot be accessed. That is, the operation means operated when executing the normal volume adjustment, normal light intensity adjustment, and special volume adjustment are operations that can only be operated by the administrator who owns the key to the locking device 11c, and cannot be operated by the player. It may be a means.

- The initialization conditions under which the initialization control of the performance is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the initialization condition is that if a production adjustment operation is performed during the execution of a special game immediately before transitioning to the standby state, a predetermined period of time longer than the initialization setting time has elapsed since transitioning to the standby state. It may also be made to hold true when. That is, if the performance adjustment operation is performed during the execution of the special game immediately before transitioning to the standby state, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the adjustment operation between the transition to the standby state and the elapse of the initialization setting time. Even when the performance adjustment operation is not performed, the performance initialization control may not be executed when the initialization setting time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state.

- Even if the effect adjustment operation is performed after being controlled to the standby state and before the initialization setting time elapses, the sub-control CPU 51 adjusts the volume level and light intensity based on the effect adjustment operation. If the stage has not been changed, the initialization control of the effect may be executed when an initialization setting time has elapsed since the standby state was controlled. For example, if the right key D2r is operated after being controlled to the standby state and before the initialization setting time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the current volume level is the maximum volume in the current volume range. In the stage, the initialization control of the effect may be executed when an initialization setting time has elapsed since the standby state was controlled.

- If the effect adjustment operation is not performed after being controlled to the standby state until the initialization setting time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the initialization setting time elapsed. The initialization control of the effect may be executed using this as a trigger. That is, in this separate example, if the effect adjustment operation is not performed after the standby state is controlled until the initialization setting time elapses, the prescribed timing at which the effect initialization control is executed is as follows. It does not have to be at the end of the initialization setting time. In this case, if the effect adjustment operation is performed after the initialization setting time has passed and before the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the second It may be controlled so that the standby performance is not started. In addition, even if the performance adjustment operation is performed after the initialization setting time has passed and before the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 can use the elapse of the predetermined time as a trigger to perform a second adjustment operation. It may be controlled to start a standby performance.

- The conditions under which the performance movable body KD operates in the initial operation mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may operate the performance movable body KD in the initial operation mode upon input of the return command. In addition, even if the sub-control CPU 51 operates the performance movable body KD in the initial operation mode upon input of the return command, it is possible to adjust the volume level and the light intensity level during the power recovery period. Alternatively, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 may be displayed.

- The movable range of the performance movable body KD may be changed as appropriate. For example, when operating in the initial operation mode, the performance movable body KD is configured to operate in a range that does not overlap with some or all of the display areas of the first display area HR1 and the second display area HR2. may be done. That is, even if the performance movable body KD operates in the initial operation mode, one or both of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 may not become difficult to see.

- The period during which the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 can be displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 during part or all of the period during which the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may not display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 while the return notification effect is being executed.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may restrict the display of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 during a predetermined period. For example, while the RAM clear notification effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 can display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2, while superimposing the RAM clear notification image 100 on a part of the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2. may be displayed. That is, the display of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may be restricted by displaying a portion of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in a manner that is invisible or difficult to see.

- The conditions for displaying the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in response to the start of the first standby effect. Furthermore, even if the second standby performance is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 may not display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 if the performance adjustment operation is not performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may not display the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 during either or both of the execution of the special game and the jackpot game.

- When the normal volume adjustment or the special volume adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may display the volume meter M1 but not display the light amount meter M2. Furthermore, when the normal light amount adjustment is performed, the sub-control CPU 51 may display the light amount meter M2 but may not display the volume meter M1.

- The display mode when displaying the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 in the same display mode when normal volume adjustment or normal light intensity adjustment is performed and when special volume adjustment is performed. Good too. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the same display mode when the normal volume adjustment or the normal light amount adjustment is performed and when the initialization control of the effect is performed. You can do it like this.

- The period during which the volume level and light intensity level can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to adjust the volume level and the light intensity level during part or all of the period during which the RAM clear notification effect is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be unable to adjust the volume level and the light intensity level while the return notification effect is being executed.

- The type of audio performance whose volume is to be adjusted by the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the RAM clear notification sound output in the RAM clear notification effect may be output at a volume corresponding to the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. Also, for example, the return notification sound output in the return notification effect and the standby BGM output in the standby effect may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function. It's okay.

- The performance time of the RAM clear notification performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the RAM clear notification performance is performed and the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode due to the execution of the RAM clear process, the time required for the performance movable body KD to end in the initial operation mode is It may be performed over a long performance time. That is, when the performance movable body KD is operated in the initial operation mode with execution of the RAM clear process, the RAM clear notification performance may be ended after the operation of the performance movable body KD is completed. . In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the volume and light amount during the execution of the RAM clear notification effect and after the operation of the effect movable body KD in the initial operation mode is completed. May be controlled.

- The information stored in the sub-control RAM 53 may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that can back up the information. In this case, the sub-control RAM 53 may be controlled to store and hold the values of the volume level flag and the light level level flag when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. In this case, when the RAM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the volume stage and the light amount stage to be at the initial stage. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the RAM clear process of the sub-control RAM 53 upon input of the RAM clear command, so that the volume stage flag and the light intensity stage flag store values that can identify the initial stage. May be controlled. On the other hand, when a return command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control to return to the volume level and light intensity level at which the power supply was cut off. In this example, the sub-control RAM 53 that stores and holds the volume level flag and the light intensity level flag corresponds to a storage means.

・Although the light intensity range in which the light intensity level can be adjusted based on the operation of the cross key D2 cannot be changed, the light intensity range is not limited to this, and in addition to or in place of the volume switch Ds, a light intensity switch is provided on the back of the device, The light amount range in which the light amount level can be adjusted may be configured to be changeable based on the operation of the switch.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be implemented in which the volume range in which the volume level can be adjusted cannot be changed. In this case, the volume switch Ds may not be provided.
- The number of speakers Sp may be changed as appropriate. In addition, in a game machine equipped with a plurality of speakers Sp, a specific speaker Sp among the plurality of speakers Sp outputs audio at a volume based on the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function, while a specific speaker Sp Regarding the different speakers Sp, the sound may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume level adjusted by the volume adjustment function.

- The number of decorative lamps La may be changed as appropriate. In addition, in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of decorative lamps La, a specific decorative lamp La among the plurality of decorative lamps La emits light at a light intensity based on a light intensity level adjusted by a light intensity adjustment function, while a specific decorative lamp La The decorative lamp La, which is different from La, may be configured to emit light at a predetermined light intensity regardless of the light intensity level adjusted by the light intensity adjustment function. Further, at this time, the specific decorative lamp La may be a decorative lamp La controlled by the sub-control CPU 51, and a decorative lamp La different from the specific decorative lamp La may be a decorative lamp La controlled by the main control CPU 42. It may also be a lamp La.

- The position where the decorative lamp La is arranged may be changed as appropriate. For example, the decorative lamp La may not be disposed on the performance movable body KD.
- The cross key D2 may be a dual-purpose operation means used not only for adjusting the performance but also for various performances.

- After the end of a jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) was always given, but this is not limited to, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, there are times when a high ball entry rate state is not given. Good too.
- The first special game and the second special game may be able to be executed in parallel at the same time. In this case, the effect display device EH may display a corresponding effect game for each of the plurality of special games being executed simultaneously, or display the effect game corresponding to one special game while displaying the effect game corresponding to the other special game. It may be controlled so that the effect game corresponding to the special game is not displayed.

- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order in which they are on hold.
-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the performance game may not be displayed.

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

- The functions of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The functions of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp. The device may further include an overall control board that controls the board group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- In this embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, but it is not limited to this, and may be configured as a slot machine.
The technical ideas that can be understood from this embodiment and modified examples will be described.

(b) A light-emitting means capable of executing a light-emitting effect by causing a light-emitting body to emit light; the light-emitting means includes a light-emitting means mounted on the movable body; When the amount of light is changeable and the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode, and the erasure notification is being executed, the amount of light cannot be changed and the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode. Even when the movable body is being operated, the amount of light can be changed when the erasure notification is not being executed.

(b) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game and capable of executing a standby effect during a period in which the variable game is not being executed, a sound output means capable of executing a voice effect performed by outputting a sound; an operating means capable of operating the operating means, a change control that changes the volume of the audio performance based on the operation of the operating means, and an initialization control that changes the volume of the audio performance to a predetermined initial volume. a control means, a movable body capable of predetermined operations, a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body, a storage means for storing information, and a storage control means for controlling the storage contents of the storage means; notification means capable of giving a predetermined notification, and the storage control means performs erasure control for erasing part or all of the stored content of the storage means triggered by the start of power supply to the gaming machine. The movable body control means is capable of executing an erasure alarm that can specify the execution of the erasure control, and a volume alarm that can identify the volume of the audio production. The movable body is controlled to operate in a specific operation mode upon the start of power supply to the machine, and the change control means controls the movable body to operate in the specific operation mode when the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode. When the erasure notification is executed, the volume cannot be changed, but even if the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode, the erasure notification is not executed. If not, the volume can be changed, and the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control is the specified one, if the change control is not executed within a special period in which the variable game is not executed. On the other hand, if the change control is executed within the special period, it will not hold at the prescribed timing, and the change control means may The change control is executable, and the initialization condition is such that, regardless of whether the change control is executed during execution of the variable game, if the change control is not executed within the special period, the specified initialization condition is established at the timing of and when the initialization control is performed, the notification means performs the volume notification, and the notification means is configured to notify the volume when the change control is performed and when the initialization control is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the volume notification can be performed in different notification modes depending on the time.

Cs...RAM clear switch D1...Production button (operation means, special operation means) D2...Cross key (operation means, specific operation means) D2d...Down key (operation means, specific operation means) D2l...Left key (operation) means, specific operation means) D2r...Right key (operation means, specific operation means) D2u...Up key (operation means, specific operation means) Ds...Volume switch EH...Effect display device (execution mode notification means, notification means , display notification means) GH...Image display unit HD...Fire handle HG1...Special notification image HG2...Initialization notification image HR1...First display area HR2...Second display area KD...Movable body for production (movable body) La (La1 .La2)... Decorative lamp (light emitting means) M1... Volume meter M2... Light amount meter P1... First position P2... Second position R1... Left side area R2... Right side area SE1... First special starting sensor SE2... Second special starting sensor SE3...Special winning sensor SE4...Normal starting sensor SL1...Normal solenoid SL2...Special solenoid Sp...Speaker (performance execution means, audio output means, notification means) W...Center frame YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Opening window 10 ...Pachinko gaming machine 11...Frame 11a...Installation frame 11b...Mounting frame 11c...Lock device 13a...First special symbol display section 13b...Second special symbol display section 13c...First special reservation display section 13d...Second special reservation Display section 13e... Normal symbol display section 13f... Normal reservation display section 15... First starting port 16... Second starting port 17... Normal variable member 18... Big winning opening 19... Special variable member 25... Gate 26... Normal winning opening 27 ...Out port 40...Main control board 41...Microprocessor 42...Main control CPU (memory control means) 43...Main control ROM
44...Main control RAM (storage means) 45...Random number circuit 50...Sub control board 51...Sub control CPU (change control means, mode control means, movable body control means) 52...Sub control ROM 53...Sub control RAM 100...RAM Clear notification image 101...Return notification image

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that is capable of executing a variable game and is also capable of executing a standby effect during a period in which the variable game is not being executed,
an audio output means capable of performing audio production by outputting audio;
an operating means capable of performing predetermined operations;
a change control means that is capable of change control that changes the volume of the audio performance based on the operation of the operation unit, and initialization control that changes the volume of the audio performance to a predetermined initial volume;
A movable body capable of performing predetermined movements;
a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body;
a storage means for storing information;
storage control means for controlling the storage contents of the storage means;
comprising a notification means capable of making a predetermined notification,
The storage control means is capable of executing erasure control to erase part or all of the storage contents of the storage means, triggered by the start of power supply to the gaming machine,
The notification means is capable of executing an erasure notification that can specify the execution of the erasure control, and a volume notification that can specify the volume of the audio production,
The movable body control means controls the movable body to operate in a specific operation mode when power supply to the gaming machine is started,
The change control means includes:
When the movable body is operated in the specific operation mode and the erasure notification is being executed, the volume cannot be changed;
The change control can be performed even while the fluctuation game is being executed,
When the initialization control is performed, the volume notification is performed by the notification means,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification means is capable of executing the volume notification in different notification modes when the change control is performed and when the initialization control is performed.

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