JP6798938B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are provided with operating means that can be operated by the player, and various controls are performed based on the operation of the operating means to improve the interest in the game. There is something that is. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a setting switch that can be operated by the player, and the volume in the production can be adjusted according to the operation of the setting switch.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-135676

However, in recent years, it may be difficult to grasp the operating means because the design of the gaming machine and the operating means provided in the gaming machine has been diversified. For this reason, the player may not be able to properly operate the operating means when the operation of the operating means is prompted. For this reason, it has been desired to improve the interest in the game by making it possible to appropriately operate the operating means.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

Game machine for solving the above problems, an operation unit volume control, operating means of the light amount adjustment, the adjustment means of the volume adjusting the sound volume on the basis of the operation of the operating means of the volume control, the amount of light The light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount based on the operation of the adjusting operating means and the notifying means for notifying the information regarding the volume adjusting operating means are provided, and the information regarding the volume adjusting operating means includes the above. wherein the position information of the operating means volume control, information and capable of specifying an adjustment value of the volume, and the position information of the volume control operation means includes arrangement information showing the arrangement of the operating means of the volume control , the notification means, a notification of location information of the operating means of the volume control, the operating means of the volume control, and is capable of displaying an image around the member imitating the operation means of the volume control, the volume adjustment and manipulation means of the adjustment, a different operating means and operating means of the light amount adjustment, a plurality of light emitters, wherein the plurality of light emitters, the light amount based on the operation of the operating means of the light amount adjustment a light emitting member capable, Ri said light quantity there and nonadjustable illuminant light quantity based on the operation of the operating means of adjusting the adjustment means of the volume, can initialize control to initialize the adjustment value of the sound volume The initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control is the case where the volume is not adjusted based on the operation of the volume adjustment operating means within a specific period during the period when the variable game is not executed. , On the other hand, if the volume is adjusted based on the operation of the volume adjustment operating means within the specific period, the volume adjustment operation means is not established at the predetermined timing. The information regarding the above is notified in different display modes depending on whether the volume is adjusted based on the operation of the volume adjusting operating means and the volume adjustment value is initialized by the initialization control. Is the gist.

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining the execution mode of the operation effect. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the type of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the volume stage by a setting device. Explanatory drawing explaining the instruction step by instruction of the left-right button. (A) to (c) are explanatory views for explaining the display mode of the volume adjustment image. Explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the volume adjustment image. A timing chart showing an example of a control flow when the first operation effect is executed. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow during the execution of a special game. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow during the execution of a special game. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow during the execution of a special game. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow in the standby state. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow in the standby state. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow in the standby state. A timing chart showing an example of the control flow in the standby state. In another embodiment, a timing chart showing an example of a control flow in a standby state. In another embodiment, a timing chart showing an example of a control flow during execution of a special game. An explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a volume adjusting image in another embodiment.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side (front side). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD that is operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa of the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp La executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) or a game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp. As one of the effects, the speaker Sp executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a storage plate for storing game balls. In the storage plate of the present embodiment, the upper plate UZ for storing the game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game balls discharged from the upper plate UZ, and the game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate UZ are stored. There is a lower plate SZ. The upper plate UZ and the lower plate SZ are provided below the game board YB in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the upper plate UZ is provided above the lower plate SZ.

The upper plate UZ is provided with a storage portion TB for storing game balls on the upper surface thereof. On the left side of the storage unit TB, a first passage T1 communicating with the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided. In the present embodiment, the game ball is paid out to the storage unit TB via the first passage T1. Further, on the right side of the storage unit TB, a second passage T2 communicating with the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided. In the present embodiment, the game ball is sent to the launch position where the storage unit TB launches the game board YB via the second passage T2.

Further, the upper plate UZ is provided with an arrangement portion HB on which various members are arranged. The arrangement portion HB is provided on the pachinko gaming machine 10 on the substantially right side of the storage portion TB. The members arranged in the arrangement portion HB include an effect button EBT, a left button LBT, and a right button RBT. The effect button EBT is arranged to the left of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Further, the effect button EBT is arranged substantially at the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the left-right direction. The left button LBT is arranged to the left of the right button RBT. Further, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are substantially centered in the left-right direction of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and are arranged to the right of the effect button EBT. In the present embodiment, the effect button EBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are all arranged on the front side (front side) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the present embodiment, the effect button EBT, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT correspond to operation means that can be operated, respectively.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 11a. The first special symbol display device 11a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special symbol display device 11b. The second special symbol display device 11b can execute the second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game". Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first hold display device 12a. The first hold display device 12a displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second hold display device 12b. The second hold display device 12b displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal symbol display device 13. The normal symbol display device 13 can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display device 13 include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 14 having an image display unit GH. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 14 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 15 that is open to the gaming area YBa below the effect display device 14. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 as a ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 15 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special game can be executed when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 16 that is open to the game area YBa below the first starting port 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 as a ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start opening 16 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 17 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area YBa. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 16. The regulated state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 16. The permissible state may be a state in which the game ball can be entered into the starting port, and the regulated state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 usually includes a first actuator A1 that operates a variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 18 that is open to the game area YBa below the second starting opening 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 19 capable of operating in a permissible state and a regulated state in the game area YBa. The permissible state is a state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the large winning opening 18. The regulated state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the large winning opening 18. The regulated state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 20 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the left side of the effect display device 14 in the gaming area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is suspended because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. It is equipped with a hold display device for.

In the present embodiment, the starting openings 15 and 16 and the large winning opening 18 correspond to a winning opening that gives a prize when the game ball enters the ball. For example, in the present embodiment, "giving a prize" means "the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied". The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16 and 18. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 21. For example, the out port 21 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 21 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE5 as an discharge detection means for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area YBa (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in addition to the game balls discharged to the outside of the machine from the out port 21, the game balls discharged to the outside of the machine after entering the winning opening are also detected by the out port sensor SE5. It is configured as follows.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As an effect that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is an effect symbol variation game as a variable game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 14 and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the deviation symbol is derived in the special game, the deviation symbol combination by the production symbol is also derived in the production game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

Further, the effects that can be executed in the present embodiment include a first operation effect performed by using the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and a second operation effect performed by using the effect button EBT. In the following description, the first operation effect and the second operation effect may be collectively referred to as "operation effect".

The first operation effect is performed in a mode in which the effect display device 14 displays the first effect operation image prompting the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT during the execution of the effect game. Then, in the first operation effect, the effect being executed is triggered by the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT within a predetermined first operation period after the first effect operation image is displayed. A notification image for notifying the degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the degree of expectation of big hit) from which the big hit display result is derived in the game is displayed on the effect display device 14. As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation in the production game can be grasped as the expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game.

As shown in FIG. 2A, in the first operation effect, an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT are displayed on the effect display device 14 as the first effect operation image. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the image imitating the shape of the left button LBT corresponds to the information that can identify the left button LBT, and the image imitating the shape of the right button RBT corresponds to the information that can identify the right button RBT. .. Therefore, the first effect operation image corresponds to the information that can identify the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

Further, in the first operation effect, as the first effect operation image, in addition to the image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and the image imitating the shape of the right button RBT, the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT An image imitating the shape of the above is displayed on the effect display device 14. For example, the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT displayed as the first effect operation image include an arrangement portion HB, an effect button EBT, a storage portion TB, and a second passage T2. As a result, in the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are arranged on the arrangement portion HB, and are arranged on the right side of the members such as the effect button EBT, the storage portion TB, and the second passage T2. It is notified that it has been done. That is, in the present embodiment, the positional relationship between the left button LBT and the right button RBT and the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT is notified by the first effect operation image displayed on the effect display device 14. .. The positional relationship between the left button LBT and the right button RBT and the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT is, in other words, the location where the left button LBT and the right button RBT are arranged. As described above, in the present embodiment, the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT are notified by displaying the first effect operation image.

In the present embodiment, the first effect operation image is information that can specify the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and more specifically, information including the arrangement information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Is. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 can display an image capable of specifying the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT as a notification of information regarding the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, in the first operation effect, the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated within the first operation period, and the “chance” is generated. A first notification image imitating a character string or a second notification image imitating a character string of "extreme heat" is displayed on the effect display device 14.

In the first operation effect, the jackpot expectation is higher when the second broadcast image is displayed than when the first broadcast image is displayed. In the first operation effect, if neither the left button LBT nor the right button RBT is operated within the first operation valid period, the notification image is not displayed and the first effect operation image is hidden. Will be done.

The second operation effect is performed in a mode in which the effect display device 14 displays the second effect operation image prompting the operation of the effect button EBT during the execution of the effect game. Then, in the second operation effect, the jackpot expectation in the running effect game is triggered by the operation of the effect button EBT within the predetermined second operation period after the second effect operation image is displayed. A notification image for notifying the degree is displayed on the effect display device 14. In the present embodiment, the notification image that can be displayed in the second operation effect is the same notification image that can be displayed in the first operation effect.

As shown in FIG. 2B, in the second operation effect, an image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT is displayed as the second effect operation image. In the present embodiment, the second effect operation image corresponds to information that can identify the effect button EBT.

Further, in the second operation effect, as the second effect operation image, in addition to the image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT, an image imitating the shape of the members around the effect button EBT is displayed on the effect display device 14. .. For example, the members around the effect button EBT in the second effect operation image include an arrangement portion HB, a storage portion TB, and a second passage T2. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is notified that the effect button EBT is arranged in the arrangement portion HB and that the effect button EBT is arranged on the right side of the members such as the storage portion TB and the second passage T2. That is, in the present embodiment, the positional relationship between the effect button EBT and the members around the effect button EBT is notified by the second effect operation image displayed on the effect display device 14. The positional relationship between the effect button EBT and the members around the effect button EBT is, in other words, the location where the effect button EBT is arranged. As described above, in the present embodiment, the position of the effect button EBT is notified by displaying the second effect operation image.

In the present embodiment, the second effect operation image is information that can specify the position information of the effect button EBT, and more specifically, the information including the arrangement information of the effect button EBT. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 can display an image capable of specifying the position information of the effect button EBT as a notification of information regarding the effect button EBT.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, in the second operation effect, the effect button EBT is operated within the second operation period, and the first broadcast image or the second operation effect is triggered. The broadcast image is displayed on the effect display device 14.

In the second operation effect, as in the first operation effect, the jackpot expectation is higher when the second broadcast image is displayed than when the first broadcast image is displayed. In the second operation effect, if the effect button EBT is not operated within the second operation valid period, the notification image is not displayed and the second effect operation image is hidden.

As described above, the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment displays an effect operation image that prompts the operation of the operation means in each operation effect. In the present embodiment, the effect operation image corresponds to information regarding the operation means. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 for displaying the effect operation image corresponds to the notification means for notifying the information regarding the operation means.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the notification image in each operation effect corresponds to a specific game effect executed based on the operation of the operation means. That is, in the present embodiment, the first operation period and the second operation period correspond to the effectable period in which a specific game effect can be executed.

Further, as the effect that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect) that can be executed in the standby state. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state of waiting for the execution of the special game, and is not during the execution of the special game, during the interval between the special games, or during the jackpot game.

The demo production of this embodiment includes a symbol display demo and a movie demo. The symbol display demo is a demo effect that is executed first after shifting to the standby state and then after the demo standby state, and is a demo effect that is executed after the movie demo ends. In the present embodiment, the demo standby state is a state from the transition to the standby state to the start of the demo effect. The demo standby state will be described in detail later. On the other hand, the movie demo is a demo effect executed after the end of the symbol display demo. In the present embodiment, the production time of the symbol display demo and the production time of the movie demo are both 60 seconds. Then, in the present embodiment, when the state shifts to the standby state, the symbol display demo is executed first after passing through the demo standby state, and then the movie demo, the symbol display demo, the movie demo, and so on are produced in this order. It is repeatedly executed until the end condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the demo effect is an effect that is repeatedly executed with the effect of the predetermined effect time as one time. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the demonstration effect is that the game ball enters the first start port 15 and the second start port 16 and the special game is started.

Specifically, the symbol display demo is an effect of adding an operation for demo effect to the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 14. The effect symbol used in the symbol display demo may be an effect symbol derived in the latest effect game, or may be an initial symbol displayed after the initial setting when the power is turned on. Specifically, in the symbol display demo performed when the production game ends and the state shifts to the standby state, the production symbols derived in the latest production game are used. On the other hand, the initial symbol is used in the symbol display demo performed when the production state shifts to the standby state without the production game being performed after the power is turned on.

The operation for the demonstration effect is, for example, if the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is a display mode in which the effect symbol is shaken up and down, it is displayed by the action of shaking left and right so as to be distinguished from the fluctuation. If the design is composed of the character's design, the character is displayed in an operation that is different from the normal operation.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display demo is the symbol displayed on the effect display device 14 at the time of transition to the standby state. Therefore, even if the symbol display demo is executed a plurality of times between the transition to the standby state and the end of the standby state with the start of the special game, the multiple symbol display demos are performed. The types of effect symbols displayed in are the same. Further, the movie demo is an effect of displaying an image (movie) for a demo effect that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the manufacturer on the effect display device 14.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the result of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can identify the fluctuation time of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery is won, and a missed fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery is not won.

As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns of the present embodiment include, for example, variation patterns HP1 to HP7. The fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP5 are out-of-range fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP7 are jackpot fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying 4 seconds as the fluctuation time. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP2 is a fluctuation pattern in which 8 seconds can be specified as the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation pattern HP3 is a fluctuation pattern in which 13 seconds can be specified as the fluctuation time. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP6 are fluctuation patterns capable of specifying 30 seconds as the fluctuation time. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP7 are fluctuation patterns capable of specifying 40 seconds as the fluctuation time.

The main control RAM 30c shown in FIG. 3 is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the normal symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b, the hold display devices 12a and 12b, and the ordinary symbol display device 13. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control information in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31.

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the determination value used for the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect, light emission effect data related to the light emission effect, and voice effect data related to the sound effect.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 14 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 14. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect button EBT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an effect operation signal indicating that the effect button EBT has been operated. The sub-control CPU 31a, the left button LBT, and the right button RBT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated and a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated.

Next, various processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 15 based on the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 15, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of the first special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of the first special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1, and displays the updated number of the first special hold. The first hold display device 12a is controlled so as to do so. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 when the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit corresponds to the establishment of the hold condition of the first special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When no game ball has entered the first starting port 15, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 16 based on the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one, and updates the number of the second special hold after the update. The second hold display device 12b is controlled so as to display. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit corresponds to the establishment of the hold condition of the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. Then, when the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for starting the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the first special hold number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for starting the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game.

When both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a generates information indicating that the state is in the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby command), and a predetermined value is provided. Set in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in a predetermined output process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it, and controls the second hold display device 12b so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. ..

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol by using the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern by performing a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery using the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing based on the results of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination.

Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the jackpot fluctuation processing or the loss fluctuation processing as described above sets the fluctuation pattern and the information instructing the start of the production game (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation pattern designation command) in the output buffer. To do. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation determining means is realized by performing the process of determining the fluctuation pattern by the main control CPU 30a.

Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display devices 11a and 11b so that the special symbol determined by the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sends information (hereinafter, referred to as all symbol stop commands) for deriving a combination of effect symbols to the output buffer when the fluctuation time determined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. Set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 30a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the opening time and sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) instructing the execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the large winning opening 18 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) instructing the execution of the round effect in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the ending time and sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) instructing the execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs control information from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control information.

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the command. When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of jackpots by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols depending on the effect symbol based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the production content of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect content. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of the effect symbols, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. The sub-control CPU 31a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the designated fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the stop command for all symbols from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the round effect when the round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to perform the ending effect when the ending command is input.

Next, the control for executing the first operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a first effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first operation effect and the execution mode when executing the first operation effect. Specifically, in the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a operated the left button LBT or the right button RBT within the first operation period in the first operation effect as an execution mode when executing the first operation effect. The notification image to be displayed is determined as an opportunity. In the first operation effect of the present embodiment, the same broadcast image is displayed regardless of which of the left button LBT and the right button RBT is operated. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the notification image of 1 as the notification image to be displayed in the first operation effect, and displays the same notification image regardless of which of the left button LBT and the right button RBT is operated. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to cause the effect. In the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the acquired random number matches any of the determination values for the first effect lottery stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. Whether or not to execute the operation effect, and the execution mode when executing the operation effect are determined.

In the first operation effect of the present embodiment, when the second notification image imitating the character string of "super heat" is displayed, when the first notification image imitating the character string of "chance" is displayed. The determination values for the first production lottery are distributed so that the expected degree of jackpot to be notified is higher than that. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation when the predetermined broadcast image is displayed, the determination ratio when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified in the total determination ratio at which the display of the predetermined broadcast image is determined is set. It is advisable to distribute the judgment values for the first production lottery so as to be higher.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect by the first effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control based on the determined content. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect, the effect display device displays the first effect operation image prompting the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT at a predetermined timing. 14 is controlled. The predetermined timing for displaying the first effect operation image may be, for example, the start of the effect game or the elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the effect game. Further, the predetermined timing may be different according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command.

When the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first effect operation image, the sub-control CPU 31a controls it in the first operation period and starts the measurement in the first operation period. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated within the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first operation period. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to finish and display the notification image determined by the first effect lottery.

On the other hand, if neither the left operation signal nor the right operation signal is input within the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the display of the first effect operation image without displaying the notification image. The effect display device 14 is controlled.

Next, the control for executing the second operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a second effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second operation effect and the execution mode when executing the second operation effect. Specifically, in the second effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a takes the opportunity that the effect button EBT is operated within the second operation period in the second operation effect as an execution mode when executing the second operation effect. Determine the broadcast image to be displayed. In the second effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires a predetermined random number, and the value of the acquired random number matches any of the determination values for the second effect lottery stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. Whether or not to execute the operation effect, and the execution mode when executing the operation effect are determined. In the second operation effect of the present embodiment, as in the first operation effect, when the second notification image imitating the character string of "super heat" is displayed, the second operation effect imitating the character string of "chance" is displayed. The determination value for the second production lottery is distributed so that the expected degree of jackpot to be notified is higher than when the 1 notification image is displayed.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the second operation effect by the second effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control based on the determined content. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the second operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display the second effect operation image prompting the operation of the effect button EBT at a predetermined timing. .. The predetermined timing for displaying the second effect operation image may be, for example, the start of the effect game or the elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the effect game. Further, the predetermined timing may be different according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command.

When the sub-control CPU 31a displays the second effect operation image, the sub-control CPU 31a controls it in the second operation period and starts the measurement in the second operation period. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an effect operation signal indicating that the effect button EBT has been operated within the second operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second operation period and displays the notification image determined by the second effect lottery. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to cause the effect.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the second effect operation image without displaying the notification image when the effect operation signal is not input within the second operation period. To do.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment controls to display the broadcast image based on the operation of the operation means whose operation is prompted by the effect operation image displayed in each operation effect. In the present embodiment, the operation means whose operation is prompted by the effect operation image corresponds to the specific operation means in the operation effect, and the control for displaying the broadcast image corresponds to the specific control. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to display the notification image in each operation effect, thereby realizing the effect control means for executing the specific game effect.

Next, the process for executing the demo effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a standby command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the standby state. When the sub-control CPU 31a controls the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a first controls the demo standby state. Specifically, when controlling the demo standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to continue to display the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 14 at the time of transition to the standby state. ..

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the demo effect to start the demo effect when a certain period of time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without inputting the variation pattern designation command. To control. That is, in the present embodiment, the demo effect is started when a certain time elapses without inputting the variation pattern designation command after controlling the demo production state. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the time elapsed since the demo standby state is controlled by starting the update of the predetermined timer when the standby command is input.

Then, when starting the demo effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to start the symbol display demo first. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so that the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 14 executes the operation for the demo effect.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a is an effect display device so as to start the movie demo after a certain period of time (60 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses without inputting the variation pattern designation command after starting the symbol display demo. 14 is controlled. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol display demo by starting the update of the predetermined timer triggered by the start of the symbol display demo. When starting the movie demo, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to display an image (moving motion) for the movie demo.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to repeat the symbol display demo and the movie demo until the variation pattern designation command is input. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the sub-control CPU 31a does not input the variation pattern specification command in the standby state, the symbol display demo and the movie demo are repeatedly executed after being controlled in the demo standby state. ..

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above is equipped with a customization function capable of customizing the pachinko gaming machine 10. The customization function of the present embodiment includes a volume adjustment function for adjusting the volume emitted from the speaker Sp in the audio production. In the present embodiment, the adjustment of the volume in the audio production corresponds to the adjustment related to the game.

The volume adjustment function has a first function of allowing the administrator of the game machine to adjust the volume, and a second function of mainly allowing the player to adjust the volume.
As shown in FIG. 3, the first function is a function of adjusting the volume using a setting device (for example, an analog volume switch) 33 installed inside the main body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is locked by the locking device 34, and is configured so that the inside of the main body cannot be accessed unless the locking device 34 is released. The key for unlocking the locking device 34 is managed by the administrator of the game machine or the like, and the player cannot operate the setting device 33. The inside of the main body where the setting device 33 is installed is a position that can be operated by unlocking the locking device 34 and opening and closing the frame (front frame and middle frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the front frame. The board surface of the game board YB that can be accessed when the machine is opened, and the back side of the machine that can be accessed when the middle frame is opened. The front frame is a frame body located in front of the game board YB, and the middle frame is a frame body on which game machine constituent members such as the game board YB and various control boards are mounted.

The setting device 33 of the present embodiment is a dial type setting device, and is configured so that the volume can be adjusted in 10 steps from 1 to 10. The setting device 33 adjusts the volume by rotating a dial (knob) having a scale of 1 to 10 and adjusting the position of the scale indicating a desired stage to the set position 35. In this embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scale), the louder the volume.

The setting device 33 is connected to the sub control board 31. Then, the volume adjustment (instruction) by the setting device 33 can be performed before the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, and after the power is turned on, the setting value of the setting device 33 is read by the sub-control CPU 31a and the sub-control RAM 31c. It is stored in memory. The volume corresponding to the stage set by the setting device 33 is the reference volume of the volume emitted from the pachinko gaming machine 10.

A sound reproduction unit (not shown) is mounted on the sub-control board 31, is adjusted to a desired volume through the sound reproduction unit, and a desired sound is output via the speaker Sp according to the volume. The sound reproduction unit is composed of a converter (for example, a D / A converter), an amplifier (amplifier), and the like that convert sound data stored in the sub-control ROM 31b.

The second function is a function of adjusting the volume using the left button LBT and the right button RBT of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Since the left button LBT and the right button RBT are installed at positions where the player can operate them, unlike the setting device 33 installed inside the main body, any number of people including the player can operate the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The left button LBT and the right button RBT are connected to the sub-control board 31. The volume adjustment by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT is effective when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. That is, even if the left button LBT and the right button RBT are operated while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not turned on, the left operation signal and the right operation signal are not output and the volume cannot be adjusted.

Then, the volume adjustment in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is based on the volume corresponding to the stage set by the setting device 33 (the desired one stage set from the 10 stages), and the volume is relative to the reference volume. The adjustment may be instructed to reduce or increase the volume by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a value indicating a volume stage is set when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function. The volume can be adjusted by setting the volume flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. The adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function will be described in detail later. In the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment by the second function is not performed, a value indicating the initial stage of the volume set by the first function is stored in the volume flag. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume level set by the operation of the setting device 33 corresponds to a predetermined initial stage, and the volume value corresponding to the initial stage of the volume set by the operation of the setting device 33 is predetermined. Corresponds to the initial value.

Here, a volume level that can be set by the setting device 33 and a volume level that can be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the volume levels that can be set by the setting device 33 are 10 levels from 1 to 10. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, 10 steps of 1 to 10 that can be set by the setting device 33 are referred to as volume steps Sx (x: 1 to 10).

In each volume stage S1 to S10, a volume value corresponding to each stage is defined. The volume value is a control value used for control for outputting sound, and the sound reproduction unit is adjusted so that a volume corresponding to the volume value is emitted. A volume value of "0" corresponds to muffling (no sound is output), and a value of "1" or higher corresponds to a louder volume. Then, the volume based on the volume value of each volume step S1 to S10 corresponds to the reference volume which is the reference when adjusting the volume described above.

In the present embodiment, of the 10 stages, 8 stages of volume stages S3 to S10 are game volume stages. The game volume stage is a stage in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in the game hall and the volume when used in business is set. Further, in the present embodiment, one of the ten stages, the volume stage S2, is the adjustment volume stage. The adjustment volume stage is a stage of setting the volume to be used at the time of adjustment work at the time of development by the manufacturer of the game machine or at the time of adjustment work at the time of installation in the game hall. Further, in the present embodiment, of the ten stages, one stage of the volume stage S1 is a muffling volume stage. The muffling volume stage is a stage to be set when creating a muffling environment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the volume steps that can be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT are eight steps 1 to 8 with respect to each one step of the volume steps S1 to S10. In the present embodiment, the eight steps are a plurality of instruction steps that can be adjusted by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the eight stages 1 to 8 that can be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT are referred to as instruction stages Dx (x: 1 to 8). To give a concrete example of the relationship between the volume stage and the instruction stage, there are eight stages of instruction stages D1 to D8 with respect to the volume stage S10. Similarly, with respect to the volume stages S2 to S9, there are eight stages of instruction stages D1 to D8. That is, in the present embodiment, the same number (8 steps) of instruction steps D1 to D8 are associated with each volume step S2 to S10. This means that the volume can be adjusted in a range of 8 steps by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Since the volume step S1 is the muffling volume as described above, the volume adjustment cannot be instructed by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

Further, in each of the instruction stages D1 to D8, a volume value corresponding to each stage is determined. In the present embodiment, the volume values of the instruction stages D1 to D8 are set to the same values in the volume stages S3 to S10. Specifically, the volume value of the instruction stage D1 is "23", and the volume value is the same in the volume stages S3 to S10. Similarly, the volume values of the instruction stages D2 to D8 are "40", "64", "76", "90", "101", "107", and "128" in this order from the instruction stage D2. The values are the same in the volume stages S3 to S10. The volume values of these instruction stages D1 to D8 are the same as the volume values of the volume levels S3 to S10 shown in FIG. Therefore, in the instruction stages D1 to D8 corresponding to each volume stage S3 to S10, there is a stage showing the same volume value as the volume value specified from the volume stage. That is, there are stages in the instruction stages D1 to D8 that show the same volume value as the volume value that can be the reference volume specified from the volume stages S3 to S10. Specifically, the volume value of the volume stage S10 is "128", but the instruction stage in which the volume value "128" can be specified in the instruction stages D1 to D8 associated with the volume stage S10. D8 exists. Similarly, the volume stage S9 is the instruction stage D7, the volume stage S8 is the instruction stage D6, the volume stage S7 is the instruction stage D5, the volume stage S6 is the instruction stage D4, and the volume stage S5 is the instruction stage D3. S4 has the same volume value as the instruction stage D2, and the volume stage S3 has the same volume value as the instruction stage D1.

When the volume steps S3 to S10 are associated with the instruction steps D1 to D8 in this way, the volume can be adjusted as follows. For example, when the volume step S10 is set, the volume value is "128" unless the volume is adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT. On the other hand, since the volume can be adjusted by the left button LBT and the right button RBT in eight stages of the instruction stages D1 to D8, the volume value "128" is set to the maximum volume and the volume value "23" is set to the minimum. The volume can be adjusted within the volume range. That is, by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT, the volume can be set to the same as when any of the volume steps S3 to S9 is set. The same applies regardless of which of the volume levels S3 to S9 is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the range of the volume value (volume) specified from the instruction stages D1 to D8 is one with the range of the volume value (volume) specified from the volume stages S3 to S10, which are the stages of the game volume. I am doing it.

Since the volume stage S2 is the adjustment volume, the volume values specified from the instruction stages D1 to D8 are smaller than the volume values specified from the same instruction stage. Specifically, the volume value of the instruction stage D1 corresponding to the volume stages S3 to S10 is "23", whereas the volume value of the instruction stage D1 corresponding to the volume stage S2 is "4". This also applies to the other instruction steps D2 to D8.

Next, the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function will be described. In the present embodiment, the adjustable period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function corresponds to the adjustable period in which the game can be adjusted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment period includes a part of the fluctuation time of the special game. In the present embodiment, a part of the fluctuation time of the special game in which the volume can be adjusted is determined according to the fluctuation pattern of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, a part of the fluctuation time of the special game in which the volume can be adjusted corresponds to the special period.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted, and measures the adjustment period by starting updating a predetermined timer. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time determined according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the input fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed. That is, in the present embodiment, a part of the fluctuation time of the special game in which the volume can be adjusted is the period from the start of the special game to the elapse of the time determined according to the fluctuation pattern. is there.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is determined according to each fluctuation pattern. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern HP1, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is 3.5 seconds. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern HP2, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is 6.5 seconds. When the fluctuation patterns are HP3 to HP7, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period is 10 seconds.

In the present embodiment, in one special game, the time from the end of the adjustment period to the end of the special game may differ depending on the fluctuation pattern. For example, when the fluctuation pattern HP1 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 3.5 seconds have passed since the start of the special game, and the special adjustment period ends when 0.5 seconds have passed since the end of the adjustment period. The game ends. If the fluctuation pattern HP2 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 6.5 seconds have passed since the start of the special game, and the special adjustment period ends when 1.5 seconds have passed since the end of the adjustment period. The game ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the fluctuation time of the special game is different, the time from the start of the special game to the end of the adjustment period may be the same. For example, when the fluctuation pattern HP3 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 10 seconds have passed since the special game was started, and 3 seconds have passed since the adjustment period ended, that is, the special game is played. The special game ends when 13 seconds have passed since it was started. Further, when the fluctuation pattern HP4 is determined, the adjustment period ends when 10 seconds have passed since the special game was started, and 20 seconds have passed since the adjustment period ended, that is, the special game is played. The special game ends when 30 seconds have passed since it was started.

As described above, the adjustment period in the present embodiment includes, among the fluctuation times of the special game, the period from the start of the special game to the elapse of a certain time determined according to the fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment period includes a period in which the player is in a waiting state waiting for the execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the adjustment period includes a period in which the demo is in the standby state, a period in which the symbol display demo is being executed, and a period in which the movie demo is being executed, among the periods in the standby state. .. As a result, in the present embodiment, the volume can always be adjusted during the standby state.

Specifically, when the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls during the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. However, as described above, since the adjustment period of the present embodiment includes a part of the fluctuation time of the special game, depending on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the special game There may be an adjustment period even after the start. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled so as to temporarily end the adjustment period and then start the adjustment period again triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, or before and after the input of the variation pattern designation command. May be controlled so that the adjustment period is continued. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the adjustment period does not include the interval between special games and the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume cannot be adjusted during the interval between special games and during the big hit game.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can perform adjustment control for adjusting the volume based on the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT during the adjustment period. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the adjustment control for adjusting the volume, thereby realizing the adjustment means for adjusting the game. In the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT correspond to specific operation means in the volume adjustment function, and the adjustment control for adjusting the volume corresponds to a specific control.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value stored in the volume flag to be higher than the current volume stage when the left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated is input during the adjustment period. Update to a value that indicates the volume level one step lower. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value stored in the volume flag by one step from the current volume step when the right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT is operated during the adjustment period is input. Update to the value indicating the upper volume level. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume level can be changed one step at a time each time the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated.

In the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are used in both the volume adjustment by the second function and the first operation effect. That is, the operation means used for the operation that triggers the execution of the volume adjustment by the second function and the operation means used in the first operation effect are the same operation means. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in a period in which the adjustment period and the first operation period overlap, a control for displaying a notification image in the first operation effect. While executing, do not execute the adjustment control that adjusts the volume.

Further, in the present embodiment, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are used in the volume adjustment by the second function, while the effect button EBT is used in the second operation effect. That is, the operating means used for the operation that triggers the execution of the volume adjustment by the second function and the operating means used for the second operation effect are different operating means. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated during the period when the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the control for displaying the notification image is executed in the second operation effect. On the other hand, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated, the adjustment control for adjusting the volume is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a of the present embodiment can perform initialization control for changing the volume stage adjusted by the second function to the stage set by the first function. In other words, the initialization control is a control that initializes adjustments related to the game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a acquires the set value of the setting device 33 stored and held in the sub-control RAM 31c, and rewrites the value of the volume flag according to the acquired set value to perform initialization control. Execute.

Here, a condition (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization condition) that triggers execution of the initialization control in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the initialization condition is the case where the volume adjustment by the second function is not performed within the specific period which is the period from the transition to the standby state to the start of the second symbol display demo. , It is established at the timing when the second symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state.

Further, the initialization condition is a case where the volume is adjusted by the second function within a specific period after the transition to the standby state, and the volume is adjusted by the second function after the elapse of the specific period. If not, it is established at the timing when the third symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state. The initialization condition is when the volume is adjusted by the second function within a specific period after the transition to the standby state, and the volume is adjusted by the second function even after the lapse of the specific period. In that case, it is established at the timing when the second symbol display demo is started after the volume adjustment by the second function is finally performed. That is, the initialization condition is that if the volume is adjusted by the second function within a specific period after the transition to the standby state, the timing when the second symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state Not satisfied.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the volume adjustment by the second function in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag indicating that the volume adjustment is executed in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. Then, when the adjustment flag is not set at the start timing of the second symbol display demo, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the initialization control as the establishment of the initialization condition, while the adjustment flag is set. If so, the adjustment flag is cleared without executing initialization control. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a also executes the initialization control as the establishment of the initialization condition when the adjustment flag is not set at the start timing of the third and subsequent symbol display demos, while the adjustment flag. If is set, the adjustment flag is cleared without executing initialization control.

At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the time elapsed since the transition to the standby state, so that the symbol display demo started at the start timing is the number of symbol display demos after the transition to the standby state. May be specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of a predetermined counter every time the symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state, so that the symbol display demo is the number of times since the transition to the standby state. May be specified. Further, in the present embodiment, it is sufficient that the sub-control CPU 31a can specify whether it is the first symbol display demo after the transition to the standby state or the second and subsequent symbol display demos after the transition to the standby state. .. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first flag indicating that it is the first symbol display demo when the state shifts to the standby state, and the first flag is set with the start of the first symbol display demo. By erasing, it may be specified that the symbol display demos from the next time onward are the second and subsequent symbol display demos after the transition to the standby state. That is, in the present embodiment, a method of specifying whether it is the first symbol display demo after the transition to the standby state or the second and subsequent symbol display demos after the transition to the standby state can be appropriately selected. Is.

With the above control, the sub-control CPU 31a can satisfy the initialization condition at the timing described above and execute the initialization control. That is, if the volume adjustment by the second function is not executed between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demo, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the standby state and then 2 Initialization control can be executed with the start of the second symbol display demo. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not set the adjustment flag when the volume adjustment by the second function is executed during the execution of the special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition is the volume by the second function within a specific period after the transition to the standby state regardless of whether the volume adjustment by the second function is executed during the execution of the special game. When the adjustment is not performed, it is established at the timing when the second symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 14 can display the volume meter M1 indicating the current volume stage. In the present embodiment, in the volume meter M1, the meter image is subdivided into a plurality of elements so that the volume stage can be specified, and the meter image is displayed in different colors so that the current volume stage can be specified. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the four elements (scale "4") are colored, it can be specified that the current volume level is "4 levels". In this embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scale), the louder the volume.

Further, in the present embodiment, the adjustment image prompting the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT can be displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 14 during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function. The effect display device 14 of the present embodiment can display an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT as adjustment images. In the present embodiment, the adjusted image corresponds to information that can identify the left button LBT and the right button RBT. That is, the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment notifies the information that can identify the left button LBT and the right button RBT in the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operating means used for adjusting the volume by the second function includes a plurality of operating means of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The adjustment image of the present embodiment includes an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT. In other words, the information that can identify the left button LBT and the right button RBT includes information that can identify each of the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

Further, in the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment, as adjustment images, in addition to an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT, the left button LBT and the right button RBT It is possible to display an image that imitates the shape of surrounding members. For example, the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT in the adjustment image are an effect button EBT, an arrangement portion HB, a storage portion TB, a second passage T2, and the like. As described above, in the present embodiment, the positional relationship between the left button LBT and the right button RBT and the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT is notified by the adjustment image displayed on the effect display device 14. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT are notified.

In the present embodiment, the adjustment image is information that can specify the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and more specifically, the information including the arrangement information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 can display an image capable of specifying the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT as a notification of information regarding the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 14, the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT are notified by the display position of the adjusted image. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 14 displays the adjusted image in the lower display area of the image display unit GH, so that the left button LBT and the right button RBT are produced in the entire pachinko gaming machine 10. Notifies that it is arranged below the display device 14.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function, the image display unit of the effect display device 14 displays an operation control image indicating the control performed based on the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. It can be displayed on the GH.

The effect display device 14 of the present embodiment has, as operation control images, a left operation control image showing control performed based on the operation of the left button LBT and a right operation control showing control performed based on the operation of the right button RBT. Images and can be displayed. Specifically, the left operation control image is an image that imitates the character string of "lower". That is, in the present embodiment, the left operation control image is an image showing that the volume can be lowered by operating the left button LBT. The right operation control image is an image that imitates the character string "raise". That is, in the present embodiment, the right operation control image is an image showing that the volume can be increased by operating the right button RBT. In the present embodiment, the operation control image corresponds to information related to control performed based on the operation of the operation means.

In the following description, the volume meter M1, the adjustment image, and the operation control image may be collectively referred to as a volume adjustment image.
In the present embodiment, the display mode of the volume adjustment image differs between when the volume adjustment control by the second function is performed and when the initialization control is performed. Note that the display mode of the volume adjustment image is different with the intention that the display mode of at least a part of the volume meter M1, the adjustment image, and the operation control image included in the volume adjustment image is different. There is. That is, if the display mode of the volume adjustment image is different, the display mode of all the images of the volume meter M1, the adjustment image, and the operation control image included in the volume adjustment image may be different, or a part of them. Only the display mode of the image may be different.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 7 (c), when the volume adjustment control by the second function is performed, the number of color-coded elements in the volume meter M1 is changed and displayed. .. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the current volume level is lowered by operating the left button LBT, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 is changed in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases. To. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the current volume level is raised by operating the right button RBT, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 is changed in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases. To.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the initialization control is performed, the number of color-coded elements changes, and the color-coded elements are displayed blinking on the volume meter M1. For example, when the volume level is initialized to "three levels" by the initialization control, the three elements are colored and the colored elements are displayed blinking.

In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment image is displayed during a part of the standby state, but is not displayed during the execution of the special game, the interval between the special games, and the jackpot game.

Here, the timing at which the display of the volume adjustment image in the present embodiment is started (hereinafter referred to as display timing) and the timing at which the display of the volume adjustment image is ended (hereinafter referred to as non-display timing) will be described. ..

The display timings in the present embodiment include a predetermined timing in the demo standby state, a start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demos after the transition to the standby state, and an execution timing of volume adjustment by the second function. including. In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the demo standby state is a timing in which a certain time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed after being controlled in the demo standby state. In the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment image is already displayed at each display timing, the volume adjustment image is continuously displayed.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to start displaying the volume adjusting image at each of the above display timings. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the volume adjustment image is displayed at each display timing, and starts displaying the volume adjustment image when it is determined that the volume adjustment image is not displayed. You may perform control for. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the control for starting the display of the volume adjustment image at each display timing without determining whether or not the volume adjustment image is displayed.

With the above control, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume adjustment image is started on the effect display device 14 at each of the above-mentioned display timings during the standby state. That is, in the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment image is not displayed at each display timing during the standby state, the display of the volume adjustment image is started.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the initialization control may be executed at the start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demos. The start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demos is included in the display timing of the volume adjustment image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the initialization control is performed, the volume adjustment image is displayed on the effect display device 14, so that the volume stage is notified.

The non-display timing in the present embodiment includes a movie demo start timing and a special game start timing. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the movie demo is, in other words, the end timing of the symbol display demo. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume adjustment image is terminated on the effect display device 14 at the start timing of the movie demo during the standby state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the volume adjustment image may not be terminated even at the non-display timing.
Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts the volume by the second function, the sub-control CPU 31a controls a fixed time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) as the display continuation period from the time when the volume adjustment is performed, and continues the display. Start measuring the period. Then, when the non-display timing is reached during the display continuation period, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the display of the volume adjustment image at the non-display timing. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the adjustment control for adjusting the volume when the display continuation period ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the case where the adjustment control is being executed is the case where the display continuation period, which is a fixed time, has not elapsed since the volume adjustment by the second function was performed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the volume adjustment image when the non-display timing arrives and the volume adjustment image is displayed in a period other than the display continuation period. Control.

According to the above control, in the effect display device 14, when the volume adjustment image is displayed at the non-display timing and during the display continuation period, that is, during the execution of the adjustment control. When is, the display of the volume adjustment image is continued. On the other hand, in the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment image is displayed at the non-display timing and not during the display continuation period, that is, when the adjustment control is not being executed. The display of the volume adjustment image is finished.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to output a display start sound indicating the start of display of the volume adjustment image on the effect display device 14 from the speaker Sp.
Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts displaying the volume adjusting image at the display timing of the volume adjusting image, it determines whether or not the initialization condition is satisfied at the display timing. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to output the display start sound when the display of the volume adjustment image is started and the initialization condition is not satisfied. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not output the display start sound when the display of the volume adjustment image is started and the initialization condition is satisfied. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not output the display start sound when the volume adjustment image is already displayed even at the display timing of the volume adjustment image.

As a result, the speaker Sp of the present embodiment can output the display start sound when the display of the volume adjustment image is started and the initialization control is not executed. Further, as a result, the speaker Sp of the present embodiment can output the display start sound when the display of the volume adjustment image is newly started.

Hereinafter, a specific example of various control flows during the execution of the special game will be described.
First, a specific example of the control flow when the operation effect is executed during the execution of the special game will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game when the variation pattern designation command is input (time point ta). After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first effect operation image and starts the first operation effect at a predetermined timing. , Control during the first operation period (time point tb). As described above, the first effect operation image is an image that encourages the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT, and is an image in which the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT can be specified.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the left operation signal or the right operation signal in the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the first operation period, hides the first effect operation image, and displays the broadcast image. The display device 14 is controlled (time point tc). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to hide the broadcast image when a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the broadcast image (time point td).

On the other hand, although not shown, when neither the left operation signal nor the right operation signal is input in the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the broadcast image at the end of the first operation period. 1 The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to hide the effect operation image.

Further, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the second operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the second effect operation image and starts the second operation effect, and the second operation effect is started. Control during operation period. As described above, the second effect operation image is an image that encourages the operation of the effect button EBT, and is an image in which the position information of the effect button EBT can be specified. After that, when the effect operation signal is input in the second operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the second effect operation image and displays the notification image, while displaying the effect operation signal in the second operation period. If is not input, the second effect operation image is hidden without displaying the notification image at the end of the second operation period.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the operation effect, when the operation means for which the operation is prompted is operated in the predetermined operation period, the notification image is displayed while the operation is performed. If the operation period elapses without operating the operating means for which is prompted, the notification image is not displayed.

Next, a specific example of the control flow when the volume adjustment is executed during the execution of the special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time point t0). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the volume adjustment image on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the effect game, that is, during the execution of the special game.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated during the adjustment period, the value of the volume flag is updated ( Time point t1). Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various voice effects based on the stage of the volume that can be specified from the updated volume flag value. That is, when the volume adjustment control is performed during the execution of the special game, the speaker Sp can execute the voice effect at the adjusted volume from the execution of the special game in which the adjustment control is performed.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time specified according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command elapses (time point t2). Then, when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input after the adjustment period ends, the sub-control CPU 31a does not update the value of the volume flag (time point t3). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a does not allow the adjustment of the volume by operating the left button LBT or the right button RBT in the period other than the adjustment period in the fluctuation time of the special game. With the above control, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the adjustment control for adjusting the volume during the execution of the special game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect game is started and controlled in the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time point t10). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first operation effect at a predetermined timing and controls it during the first operation period (time point t11). ).

After that, when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input in the period in which the adjustment period and the first operation period overlap, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the first operation period and displays the notification image. 14 is controlled (time point t12). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not update the value of the volume flag. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can display the broadcast image when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in the period in which the adjustment period and the first operation period overlap. , Adjust the volume Do not execute the adjustment control.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input during the period after the end of the first operation period and the adjustment period (time point t13). That is, in the present embodiment, when the adjustment period is after the end of the first operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a adjusts the volume when the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT is performed. Control is feasible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the effect game is started and the control is performed during the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time point t20). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the second operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the second operation effect at a predetermined timing and controls the second operation effect during the second operation period (time point t21). ).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input in the period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap (time point t22). That is, in the present embodiment, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in the period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the adjustment control for adjusting the volume can be executed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an effect operation signal indicating that the effect button EBT has been operated in a period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the second operation period and displays a notification image. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to cause the effect (time point t23). That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect button EBT is operated in the period in which the adjustment period and the second operation period overlap, the broadcast image can be displayed.

Next, a specific example of the control flow in the standby state will be described.
First, the flow of control when the volume is not adjusted by the second function during the standby state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the standby state due to the input of the standby command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to continue displaying the effect symbol in a fixed stop state, thereby performing a demo standby state. And control during the adjustment period that allows the volume to be adjusted (time point t30). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 to start displaying the volume adjustment image and outputs the display start sound when 30 seconds have passed since the control to the demo standby state. The speaker Sp is controlled so as to be performed (time point t31). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the demo standby state and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have elapsed after controlling the demo standby state (time point t32). ).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the volume adjustment image and start the movie demo when 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demo was started. (Time point t33). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the movie demo and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demo was started (time point t34). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second symbol display demo after the transition to the standby state and the adjustment flag is not set, the initialization condition is satisfied and the initialization control is performed. I do. Further, at this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second symbol display demo, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to start the display of the volume adjustment image, while the initialization condition is satisfied. Because it is, the display start sound is not output.

Further, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the standby state and start the effect game when the variation pattern designation command is input. At this time, when the demo effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the demo effect being executed.

Next, in the standby state, when the volume is adjusted by the second function while the volume adjustment image is being displayed, the timing for hiding the volume adjustment image arrives within the display continuation period after the adjustment. The flow of control when not is described.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated. Meanwhile, the same control as the control described with reference to FIG. 13 (time points t30 to t32) is performed (time points t40 to t42).

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the left operation signal or the right operation signal, the value of the volume flag is updated (time point t43). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c, controls the display continuation period, and starts measurement of the display continuation period. Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various voice effects based on the stage of the volume that can be specified from the updated volume flag value. That is, when the volume adjustment control is executed during the standby state, the speaker Sp executes the voice effect at the adjusted volume.

After that, according to the premise, the display continuation period ends without the non-display timing of the volume adjustment image coming within the display continuation period (time point t44). Then, when 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demo was started, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the volume adjustment image and start the movie demo (time point t45). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start timing of the movie demo arrives within the period not within the display continuation period after the volume adjustment is performed, the display of the volume adjustment image is ended and the movie demo is started. Will be done.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the movie demo and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demo was started (time point t46). At this time, since the adjustment flag is set in the sub-control CPU 31a, the initialization condition is not satisfied even at the start timing of the second symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a does not perform initialization control and erases the adjustment flag at the start timing of the second symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state. Further, at this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second symbol display demo, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to start the display of the volume adjustment image, and the initialization condition is satisfied. Since this is not the case, the speaker Sp is controlled so as to output the display start sound.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the volume adjustment image and start the movie demo when 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demo was started (time point t47). .. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the movie demo and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demo was started (time point t48). At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the symbol display demo for the second and subsequent times (third time) after the transition to the standby state and the adjustment flag is not set, the initialization condition is satisfied. And perform initialization control. Further, at this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is the start timing of the second and subsequent symbol display demos, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to start the display of the volume adjustment image, while the initialization condition is set. Since it is established, the display start sound is not output.

Next, in the standby state, when the volume is adjusted by the second function while the volume adjustment image is being displayed, the timing for hiding the volume adjustment image arrives within the display continuation period after the adjustment. The flow of control when doing so will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated. Meanwhile, the same control as the control described with reference to FIG. 13 (time points t30 to t32) is performed (time points t50 to t52).

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the left operation signal or the right operation signal, the value of the volume flag is updated (time point t53). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c, controls the display continuation period, and starts measurement of the display continuation period. Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various voice effects based on the stage of the volume that can be specified from the updated volume flag value.

After that, if 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demo was started before the end of the display continuation period and the non-display timing of the volume adjustment image has arrived, the sub-control CPU 31a will be charged with the volume adjustment image. The effect display device 14 is controlled so as to start the movie demo while the display is continued (time point t54). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start timing of the movie demo arrives during the period within the display continuation period after the volume adjustment is performed, the display of the volume adjustment image is continued and the movie demo is performed. Is started.

Subsequently, when the display continuation period ends, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so that the display of the volume adjustment image is continued even after the end of the display elapsed period (time point t55). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the movie demo and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have passed since the movie demo was started (time point t56). At this time, since the adjustment flag is set in the sub-control CPU 31a, the initialization condition is not satisfied even at the start timing of the second symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 31a does not perform initialization control and erases the adjustment flag at the start timing of the second symbol display demo after shifting to the standby state. Further, at this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a is displaying the volume adjustment image, the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to continue the display of the volume adjustment image, but the display start sound is not output. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as the control (time points t47, t48) after the end of the second symbol display demonstration described with reference to FIG. 14 (time points t57, t58).

Next, the flow of control when the volume is adjusted by the second function while the volume adjustment image is hidden in the standby state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the demo standby state and controls the volume during the adjustment period (time point t60).

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the left operation signal or the right operation signal, the value of the volume flag is updated (time point t61). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c, controls the display continuation period, and starts measurement of the display continuation period. Further, since the volume adjustment image is not displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to start the display of the volume adjustment image when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input. At the same time, the speaker Sp is controlled so as to output the display start sound. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a has a volume that is triggered by the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT even during the period in which the volume adjustment image is not displayed during the standby state. Adjustment control is feasible.

After that, when 30 seconds have passed since the sub-control CPU 31a was controlled to the demo standby state, the volume adjustment image is displayed, so that the effect display device 14 continues to display the volume adjustment image. Control (time point t62). Subsequently, when the display continuation period ends, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so that the display of the volume adjustment image is continued even after the end of the display elapsed period (time point t63).

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the demo standby state and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have elapsed after controlling the demo standby state (time point t64). Then, when 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demo was started, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the volume adjustment image and start the movie demo (time point t65).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as the control (time points t46 to t48) after the start of the second symbol display demonstration described with reference to FIG. 14 (time points t66 to t68).
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) The volume adjustment image includes an adjustment image which is information that can specify the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. According to this, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT by displaying the volume adjustment image on the effect display device 14. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to adjust the volume from feeling annoyed by not knowing where the left button LBT and the right button RBT are located. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the volume as desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) In the effect display device 14, an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT are displayed as adjustment images, so that the left button LBT and the right button RBT are displayed. Information that can identify each is notified. According to this, it is possible to prevent a player who wants to adjust the volume from feeling annoyed by not knowing which operation means to operate. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the volume as desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In the effect display device 14, the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT are notified by displaying the adjusted image. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT are notified by displaying the image, it is easy to intuitively grasp the positions of the left button LBT and the right button RBT.

(4) In the effect display device 14, as the adjustment image, in addition to an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT, the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT An image that imitates the shape of is displayed. Therefore, it is easier to grasp where the left button LBT and the right button RBT are located.

(5) In the effect display device 14, by displaying the adjusted image in the lower display area of the image display unit GH, the left button LBT and the right button RBT are lower than the effect display device 14 in the entire pachinko gaming machine 10. It is easy to intuitively grasp where the left button LBT and the right button RBT are located in order to notify that they are arranged in.

(6) By displaying the operation control image as the volume adjustment image on the effect display device 14, it is notified that the volume can be adjusted based on the operation of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. According to this, not only the left button LBT and the right button RBT can be specified by displaying the volume adjustment image by the effect display device 14, but also the control performed when the left button LBT and the right button RBT are operated. Is also identifiable, so it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

(7) In the first operation effect, the effect display device 14 displays the first effect operation image, which is information that can specify the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Further, in the second operation effect, the effect display device 14 displays the second effect operation image, which is information that can specify the position information of the effect button EBT. According to this, in the present embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp the position of the operation means by displaying the effect operation image on the effect display device 14. Therefore, in the operation effect, it is possible to prevent the player who wants to operate the operation means to display the notification image from feeling annoyed by not knowing where the operation means is.

(8) In the effect display device 14, the left button LBT and the right are displayed as the first effect operation image by displaying an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT. Information that can identify each of the button RBTs is notified. Further, in the effect display device 14, information that can identify the effect button EBT is notified by displaying an image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT as the second effect operation image. Further, the first effect operation image is an image that notifies the position information of the left button LBT and the right button RBT, and the second effect operation image is an image that notifies the position information of the effect button EBT. According to this, in the operation effect, the operation period ends without knowing which operation means should be operated for the player who wants to display the notification image, and the notification image cannot be displayed. It is possible to suppress the annoyance caused by the loss.

(9) Since the effect operation image includes a first effect operation image in which the left button LBT and the right button RBT can be specified and a second effect operation image in which the effect button EBT can be specified, there are a plurality of operation means. Even so, it is possible to prevent the person from not knowing which operation means to operate.

(10) If the adjustment control is executed between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demo, the initialization condition is not satisfied at the start timing of the second symbol display demo, so adjustment is made. It is possible to prevent the initialization control from being executed even though the control is executed. Therefore, it becomes easy to execute the voice effect in the execution mode adjusted by the adjustment control, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) In a situation where the adjustment control is executed during the execution of the special game, but the adjustment control is not executed during the subsequent standby state, the player who has adjusted the volume ends the game and leaves the seat. A distant situation can be assumed. On the other hand, the initialization condition is from the transition to the standby state to the start of the second symbol display demo regardless of whether the volume adjustment control by the second function is executed during the execution of the special game. When the adjustment control is not performed during the period, it is established at the timing when the second symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state. As a result, if it can be assumed that the player who has performed the adjustment control has finished the game, the initialization control can be executed promptly.

(12) In the standby state, there is a period in which the volume adjustment image is displayed and a period in which the volume adjustment image is not displayed. Therefore, while the volume adjustment image can be displayed during the period when the volume adjustment image is displayed, the volume adjustment can be prompted without paying attention to the volume adjustment during the period when the volume adjustment image is not displayed. You can entertain other productions, such as movie demos.

(13) Even when the non-display timing of the volume adjustment image arrives, the display of the volume adjustment image is continued as long as the display continuation period elapses after the volume adjustment is performed. According to this, since it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment image from being hidden when the player is adjusting the volume, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

(14) When the initialization control is performed, the effect display device 14 starts displaying the volume adjustment image, so that the player can be made to recognize that the initialization control has been performed. According to this, even if the initialization control is performed contrary to the intention of the player, it is possible to prompt the player to adjust the volume again by notifying the fact.

(15) Since the volume adjustment image is not displayed during the execution of the special game, it makes the player who pays attention to the special game and various effects executed during the execution of the special game feel annoyed. It can be suppressed from being stored. On the other hand, since the volume adjustment image can be displayed during the standby state, the player can easily adjust the volume to his / her desired volume.

(16) Since the display mode of the volume adjustment image differs between when the adjustment control is performed and when the initialization control is performed, it is easier for the player to recognize that the initialization control has been performed. can do.

(17) If the start timing of the movie demo arrives before the display continuation period elapses after adjusting the volume, the movie demo can be started while continuing to display the volume adjustment image. According to this, by suppressing the volume adjustment image from being hidden when the player is adjusting the volume, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling annoyed while suppressing the display. The movie demo can be started at the same predetermined timing regardless of whether or not the volume is adjusted, and the movie demo can be enjoyed.

(18) In the standby state, the volume can be adjusted even during the period when the volume adjustment image is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to easily adjust the volume while suppressing the annoyance caused by the continuous display of the volume adjustment image.

(19) During execution of the special game, the volume can be adjusted during a period determined according to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, the volume can be adjusted according to the situation, as compared with the case where the volume can be adjusted during the execution of the special game.

(20) For a player who is interested in the result of the special game, the attention to the special game may increase as the fluctuation time of the special game approaches the end. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the volume can be adjusted during the period from the start of the special game to the elapse of a certain time, the volume can be adjusted during the execution of the special game, but is special. At the end of the game, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being dispersed.

(21) When the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game, the sound effect can be executed at the adjusted volume from the execution of the special game in which the volume is adjusted. The volume adjustment during execution can be reflected quickly. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the execution of the voice effect at the volume desired by the player.

(22) When the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated in the period in which the first operation period and the adjustment period overlap, the broadcast image can be displayed. Therefore, even when the volume adjustment function is installed, it is possible to suppress hindering the display of the notification image and improve the interest in the game.

(23) Even if the first operation period and the adjustment period overlap, if the adjustment period continues after the first operation period ends, the volume is increased by operating the left button LBT or the right button RBT. Can be adjusted.

(24) Both the volume adjustment control by the second function and the display of the notification image in the first operation effect are executed by the operation of the left button LBT or the right button RBT. According to this, both the volume adjustment control and the display of the notification image in the first operation effect can be executed without increasing the number of operation means.

(25) In the second operation effect, the operation of the effect button EBT different from the left button LBT and the right button RBT used for the operation that triggers the execution of the volume adjustment control by the second function is triggered. Since the broadcast image is displayed, the broadcast image can be displayed even during the adjustment period. Therefore, even during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted, the effect can be executed by the operation by the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same control contents will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c even when the volume is adjusted by the second function during the execution of the special game. Then, when the adjustment flag is set during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the adjustment flag and waits when the variable pattern specification command corresponding to the next special game is input after the end of the special game. When a command is entered, it shifts to the standby state without clearing the adjustment flag. Therefore, when the volume of the sub-control CPU 31a is adjusted during the execution of the special game and then the state shifts to the standby state without starting the next special game, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the standby state for the second time. Even if the volume is not adjusted before the symbol display demo is started, the initialization control is not executed at the start timing of the second symbol display demo.

That is, in the present embodiment, the initialization condition is set to the standby state even if the volume is not adjusted between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demo. If the volume is adjusted during the execution of the last special game before the transition to, it will not be established at the timing when the second symbol display demo is started after the transition to the standby state.

Hereinafter, the flow of control when the volume is adjusted by the second function during the execution of the special game and then the state shifts to the standby state without starting the next special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time point t70). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not display the volume adjustment image on the effect display device 14 during the execution of the effect game, that is, during the execution of the special game.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated during the adjustment period, the value of the volume flag is updated ( Time point t71). At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an adjustment flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various voice effects based on the stage of the volume that can be specified from the updated volume flag value.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time specified according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command elapses (time point t72). After that, when the fluctuation time of the special game ends and a standby command is input, the demo standby state is controlled and the volume is controlled during the adjustment period (time point t73).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to start displaying the volume adjustment image when 30 seconds have passed after controlling the demo standby state, and the speaker so as to output the display start sound. Sp is controlled (time point t74). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the demo standby state and start the symbol display demo when 60 seconds have elapsed after controlling the demo standby state (time point t75). Then, when 60 seconds have passed since the symbol display demo was started, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the volume adjustment image and start the movie demo (time point t76).

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as the control (time points t46 to t48) after the start of the second symbol display demonstration described with reference to FIG. 14 (time points t77 to t79).
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1) to (10) and (12) to (25), the following effects can be obtained.

(26) If the volume is adjusted during the last special game executed before the transition to the standby state, the volume will be changed between the transition to the standby state and the start of the second symbol display demo. Even when the adjustment is not performed, the initialization control is not executed at the start timing of the second symbol display demo. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress that the initialization control is executed even though the time after adjusting the volume is short.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the first operation period in the first operation effect is set to a period of the fluctuation time of the special game that does not overlap with the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function. That is, in the third embodiment, the first operation effect is an effect that can be executed during the fluctuation time of the special game, which is not the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function.

In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect, the effect display device 14 is set to execute the first operation effect after the adjustment period determined in response to the variation pattern designation command ends. Control.

In the third embodiment, the second operation period in the second operation effect overlaps with the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function in the fluctuation time of the special game, as in the above-described embodiment. It is set to a period.

In this case, as described above, when the effect button EBT is operated in the period in which the second operation period and the adjustment period overlap, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second operation trigger effect while the left button LBT. Alternatively, when the right button RBT is operated, the volume adjustment control by the second function is executed.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the control flow when adjusting the volume during the execution of the special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game and controls the adjustment period during the adjustment period during which the volume can be adjusted (time point t80). After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a left operation signal indicating that the left button LBT has been operated or a right operation signal indicating that the right button RBT has been operated during the adjustment period, the value of the volume flag is updated ( Time point t81). Further, when the value of the volume flag is updated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp so as to execute various voice effects based on the stage of the volume that can be specified from the updated volume flag value.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the adjustment period when the time specified according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command elapses (time point t82). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a decides to execute the first operation effect during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first operation effect at a predetermined timing after the end of the adjustment period, and also starts the first operation effect. Control during operation period. In this example, it is assumed that the control is performed in the first operation period immediately after the end of the adjustment period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the first operation period and display the broadcast image when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input in the first operation period (time point t84). ). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 14 so as to end the display of the broadcast image when the predetermined effect time elapses (time point t85). According to such control, in the present embodiment, the broadcast image in the first operation effect is not displayed during the adjustment period.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1) to (21), (24), and (25), the following effects can be obtained.
(27) By executing the first operation effect, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment by the second function from being hindered. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the execution of various voice effects at a volume desired by the player.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The standby conditions for executing the demo effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the standby condition may be satisfied when a certain time has elapsed without the game ball being detected by the out-port sensor SE5 after the special game is completed.

-The end conditions of the demo production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the end condition of the demonstration effect may be the condition that the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE5.
-The sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled so as to start the demonstration effect when the standby command is input. That is, the demo standby state may be omitted.

-The execution mode of the demonstration effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the demo effect may be configured by omitting either the symbol display demo or the movie demo, or may be configured to include an effect different from either the symbol display demo or the movie demo. In addition, the execution order, production time, and production content of the symbol display demo and the movie demo may be changed as appropriate.

-The initialization conditions for executing the initialization control may be changed as appropriate. For example, the initialization condition shall be satisfied at the timing when the specified number of symbol display demos are started after the transition to the standby state regardless of whether or not the volume has been adjusted by the second function. May be good. Further, for example, as for the initialization condition, if the volume is adjusted by the second function between the transition to the standby state and the start of the symbol display demo for the specified number of times, the volume is adjusted. It may be established at the timing when the symbol display demo of a specific number of times is started after it is broken. At this time, the specified number of times and the specific number of times may be the same number of times or different times.

-The display timing and non-display timing of the volume adjustment image may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the volume adjustment image when the effect button EBT is operated during the standby state, while the sub-control CPU 31a displays the volume adjustment image when the effect button EBT is operated while the volume adjustment image is displayed. The volume adjustment image may be hidden. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may switch the display / non-display of the volume adjustment image by operating the effect button EBT. In addition, the volume adjustment image may be displayed during the entire adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted. That is, the effect display device 14 may display the volume adjustment image during at least a part of the adjustment period.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the display / non-display of the volume adjustment image is switched by operating the effect button EBT, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT as the volume adjustment image. It is preferable to control the effect display device 14 as described above. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may display information suggesting that the volume adjustment image is hidden by the operation of the effect button EBT as the operation control image. The information suggesting that the volume adjustment image is hidden by the operation of the effect button EBT may be, for example, an image imitating the character string of "decision".

-The sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 14 so as to display the volume adjustment image when a certain time has elapsed without detecting the game ball by the out port sensor SE5 after controlling the demo standby state. May be controlled. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a detects a game ball by the out-port sensor SE5 within a certain period of time after controlling the demo standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a is based on the time when the game ball is finally detected by the out-port sensor SE5. A fixed time may be remeasured, and the volume adjustment image may be displayed when the fixed time has elapsed. In this case, the volume adjustment image is not displayed in the situation where the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE5, that is, in the situation where the game ball is launched in the game area YBa of the game board YB. Therefore, it is possible to make a difference whether or not to display the volume adjustment image according to the situation of the game.

-The display mode of the volume adjustment image may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 14 so as not to display a part of the volume meter M1, the adjustment image, and the operation control image. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT among the adjustment images, while the shape of the members around the left button LBT and the right button RBT. The effect display device 14 may be controlled so as not to display an image imitating. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the effect display device 14 so as to display a position notification image for notifying the position of the operation means in addition to the volume meter M1, the adjustment image, and the operation control image.

As shown in FIG. 19, when displaying a position notification image for notifying the position of the operating means, the sub-control CPU 31a is a position for notifying the position of the effect button EBT in the vicinity of the image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT. The effect display device 14 may be controlled so as to display the broadcast image. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a position notification image for notifying the position of the left button LBT in the vicinity of the image imitating the shape of the left button LBT, and right in the vicinity of the image imitating the shape of the right button RBT. The effect display device 14 may be controlled so as to display a position notification image that notifies the position of the button RBT. Here, as the position notification image, for example, an image imitating an arrow indicating the position of the operating means may be adopted. Further, when displaying the position notification image, it is not necessary to display the image imitating the shape of the operating means. In this case, the effect display device 14 may notify the position of the operating means and prompt the operation of the operating means by displaying the position notification image.

-The volume adjustment image may be displayable during the execution of the special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may make the display mode of the volume adjustment image during the execution of the special game different from the display mode of the volume adjustment image during the standby state. For example, during the execution of a special game, the volume adjustment image is transparently displayed so that the effect design and the background image can be visually recognized, or the volume adjustment image is displayed as compared with the standby state. The area may be narrowed. In addition, even in the standby state, the display mode of the volume adjustment image is changed depending on whether the demo is in the standby state, the symbol display demo is being executed, or the movie demo is being executed. You may. That is, the display mode of the volume adjusting image displayed on the effect display device 14 may differ depending on the situation of the game. According to this, information on the operating means can be notified in an appropriate notification mode according to the situation of the game.

-The sub-control CPU 31a is an effect display device so as to display the volume adjustment image in the same display mode when the volume adjustment control by the second function is executed and when the initialization control is executed. 14 may be controlled.

-The timing at which the initialization condition is satisfied and the timing at which the volume adjustment image is hidden may overlap. Then, when the timing at which the initialization condition is satisfied and the timing at which the volume adjustment image is hidden overlap, the sub-control CPU 31a executes initialization control and notifies the stage of the volume after initialization. The display of the volume adjustment image may be started. Further, when the timing at which the initialization condition is satisfied and the timing at which the volume adjustment image is hidden overlap, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the initialization control while ending the display of the volume adjustment image. You may. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may prioritize either the start of the display of the volume adjustment image accompanying the initialization control or the end of the display of the volume adjustment image at the non-display timing.

-If the start timing of the movie demo arrives within the display continuation period after the volume is adjusted by the second function, the movie demo may not be started at the start timing of the movie demo. In this case, for example, when the start timing of the movie demo arrives within the display continuation period after the volume is adjusted by the second function, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the movie demo after the display continuation period ends. The effect display device 14 may be controlled as described above. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player who is adjusting the volume from being distracted by starting the movie demo while adjusting the volume.

-If the volume is adjusted during the execution of the special game, the speaker Sp can perform various audio effects at the adjusted volume after the end of the special game in which the volume has been adjusted. Good. That is, when the left button LBT or the right button RBT is operated during the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a temporary volume flag different from the volume flag to indicate the stage of the adjusted volume in the volume adjustment control. To memorize. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value of the volume flag based on the value of the temporary volume flag when the fluctuation time of the special game in which the volume adjustment control is executed ends. It is preferable to control the speaker Sp so as to execute various audio effects. According to this, even if the volume adjustment control is performed a plurality of times during the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

The sub-control CPU 31a may specify the start timing of the symbol display demo and the start timing of the movie demo based on the command input from the main control CPU 30a. In this case, the main control CPU 30a measures the elapsed time since the standby command is output, and outputs a command instructing the start of the symbol display demo or a command instructing the start of the movie demo according to the elapsed time. You should do it. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to measure the elapsed time after inputting the standby command.

-The operation effect may be an effect executed at an indefinite timing instead of a predetermined timing. For example, the operation effect may be an effect that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port 15 or the second start port 16. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the operation effect when the game ball enters the first start port 15 or the second start port 16 during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted by the second function. It may be controlled as follows.

-The stage at which the volume can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. Further, the volume value may be adjusted to "0" by adjusting the volume by the second function. That is, it may be possible to mute the sound by adjusting the volume by the second function.

-The contents that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume of the sound output in a specific sound effect among the sounds output from the speaker Sp, while the sound output in a sound effect different from the specific sound effect. The volume of the may not be adjustable. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can adjust the volume of the sound output in the sound effect executed during the execution of the special game, while the sound output in the error notification notifying that the error state is in effect. The volume of the may not be adjustable.

-The voice output in the error notification may be output at a volume outside the range that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform error notification at a volume higher than the maximum volume that can be adjusted by the volume adjustment function (in the above embodiment, the instruction step D8).

-The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume for each sound category. The sound category includes "BGM (background image)", "SE (sound effect)", "VOICE (voice)", and "GIMIC (sound linked to the movement of a movable body)". Then, when the volume can be adjusted for each category of such sounds, for example, the overall volume can be adjusted regardless of the category during the special game, and the volume can be adjusted for each category during the standby state. It may be configured.

-In addition to or instead of the volume adjusting function, a light amount adjusting function for adjusting the light amount of the decorative lamp La may be provided. That is, as an adjustment related to the game, the amount of light of the decorative lamp La may be adjusted. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may also perform adjustment control and initialization control on the amount of light. In the light amount adjustment function, adjustment control or initialization control may be executed with the stage of the amount of light set by a predetermined setter as the initial stage, or the amount of light set in advance without a setter. Adjustment control and initialization control may be executed with the stage as the initial stage. Further, when a plurality of decorative lamps La are provided, the light amount of some of the decorative lamps La can be adjusted, while the light amount of the other decorative lamps La may not be adjustable. For example, while the amount of light of the decorative lamp La used for the effect during the execution of the special game can be adjusted, the amount of light of the decorative lamp La used for notifying an error may not be adjustable.

When equipped with a light amount adjustment function, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a light amount meter indicating the current stage of the light amount, an adjustment image prompting the operation of the operation means, and an operation control image showing the control performed based on the operation of the operation means. The effect display device 14 may be controlled so as to do so. That is, when the effect display device 14 is provided with the light amount adjusting function, the effect display device 14 may be able to display an image in which the position of the operating means can be specified or an image in which the operating means can be specified as information regarding the operating means.

-When the volume adjusting function and the light amount adjusting function are provided, the operating means operated when adjusting the volume and the operating means operated when adjusting the light amount may be the same operating means or different. It may be an operating means.

-When the volume adjusting function and the light amount adjusting function are provided, the period in which the volume can be adjusted and the period in which the light amount can be adjusted may be different. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may allow the volume to be adjusted while the special game is being executed, while the amount of light may not be adjustable. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may allow the amount of light to be adjusted during the movie demo, while the volume may not be adjustable. In such a case, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the meter corresponding to the adjustable item of the volume and the light amount, but may not display the meter corresponding to the non-adjustable item.

-Instead of or in addition to the volume adjustment function, an effect adjustment function for adjusting the execution mode of the effect, such as the effect mode and the background image of the effect symbol, may be provided. That is, as an adjustment related to the game, it may be possible to adjust the execution mode of the effect. The effect mode may include, for example, an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is executed at different frequencies, or an effect mode in which a unique effect can be executed. Further, as the effect mode, with respect to the display effect capable of three-dimensional display, it may be possible to change whether or not the three-dimensional display is performed, the intensity of the effect when the three-dimensional display is performed, and the like. The intensity of the effect when the stereoscopic display is performed is, for example, the depth of stereoscopic vision. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may also perform adjustment control and initialization control for the adjustment of the execution mode of the effect, in the same manner as the volume adjustment control and initialization control described above. Further, when adjusting the execution mode of the effect, the sub-control CPU 31a includes information indicating the current execution mode of the effect, an adjustment image for prompting the operation of the operation means, and an operation control image showing the control performed based on the operation of the operation means. The effect display device 14 may be controlled so as to display. That is, when the effect adjusting function is provided, the effect display device 14 may be able to display an image in which the position of the operation means can be specified or an image in which the operation means can be specified as information regarding the operation means.

-Adjustments related to games are not limited to adjustments related to control by a CPU such as the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, the arrangement position of the decorative member may be adjusted as an adjustment related to the game. Specifically, the position of the decorative member arranged on the upper part of the game machine is adjusted by operating a predetermined operating means. It may be possible. Further, for example, the passage of the game ball may be opened and closed as an adjustment related to the game. Specifically, the ball outlet for discharging the game ball stored in the storage plate by operating a predetermined operating means. The opening and closing may be adjustable. In such a game machine, the effect display device 14 may be able to display information that can identify a predetermined operating means, or may be able to display information that can specify the position of a predetermined operating means. Good.

-The effect symbol displayed in the effect game and the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display demo may have at least the same identification information that can be identified from the effect symbol, and the display mode of the effect symbol may be different. .. The identification information that can be identified from the effect symbols may be, for example, a number indicated by each effect symbol. For example, in a production game, an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character are displayed as production symbols, while in a symbol display demo, in addition to an image imitating a number and an image imitating a character, a character is displayed. A character image indicating the name of may be displayed as an effect pattern.

-In a plurality of symbol display demos executed during a series of standby states, the identification information that can be identified from the effect symbols may be at least the same, and the display modes of the effect symbols may be different. That is, an effect having the same identification information that can be identified from the effect symbol means, for example, that the numbers indicated by the effect symbols are the same, and the color of the effect symbol, the characters displayed along with the numbers, and the numbers are displayed. The production may have different modes (Chinese numerals, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, etc.).

-The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to adjust the volume during the jackpot game.
-The number of steps of the volume level that can be set by the setting device 33 may be arbitrarily changed, may be a number of steps more than 10 steps, or may be a number of steps less than 10. Further, the number of steps of the instruction step that can be set by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT may be arbitrarily changed, may be more than eight steps, or may be less. Further, the volume stage and the instruction stage may have the same number of stages, or the volume stage and the instruction stage may have different numbers of stages. In the case of different numbers of steps, the volume step may have more steps than the indicated step, and vice versa.

-As the steps that can be set by the setting device 33, it is not necessary to provide the steps for adjustment and muffling. Further, for example, a plurality of stages may be provided as the adjustment stage.
-The volume value (volume) specified from the volume stage can be changed arbitrarily. This volume value may be set so that a sound having a desired volume can be output. When changing the volume value specified from the volume stage, the volume value (volume) specified from the instruction stage is also changed according to the change.

-The arrangement of the setting device 33 may be changed arbitrarily. The setting device 33 does not need to be arranged inside the main body of the game machine if the player cannot operate it. For example, even if it is arranged outside the main body of the game machine (for example, the upper surface of the storage plate), the player cannot operate it if it is configured to require a dedicated key or the like to operate it.

-The specific configuration of the setting device 33 can be changed arbitrarily. That is, the specific configuration is not limited as long as it can be set before the power is turned on.
-The specific configuration of the operating means that can be operated by the player for adjusting the volume may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the specific configuration of the operation means for which the operation is prompted in the operation effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a touch-type operating means, a dial-type operating means, or a lever-type operating means may be used.

-The arrangement position of the operating means that can be operated by the player for adjusting the volume may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the specific configuration of the operation means for which the operation is prompted in the operation effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the operating means may be arranged in the vicinity of the launch handle HD. In this case, the effect display device 14 may display an image imitating the shape of the operating means and an image imitating the shape of the firing handle HD as the adjustment image or the effect operation image. According to this, the positional relationship between the launch handle HD and the operating means can be notified, and the positional information of the operating means can be recognized. Further, for example, the operating means may be arranged at the lower left of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this case, the effect display device 14 may display an image imitating the shape of the operating means and an image imitating the shape of the lower plate SZ as the adjustment image or the effect operation image. According to this, the positional relationship between the lower plate SZ and the operating means can be notified, and the positional information of the operating means can be recognized.

-In the operation effect, the effect operation image may not be displayed in a part of the operation period in which the operation of the operation means is effective. That is, the effect display device 14 may display the effect operation image during at least a part of the operation period in which the operation of the operation means is effective in the operation effect.

-The image displayed on the effect display device 14 in the operation effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the operation effect, the effect display device 14 may display a position notification image for notifying the position of the operation means. Here, as the position notification image, for example, an image imitating an arrow indicating the position of the operating means may be adopted. Further, when displaying the position notification image, it is not necessary to display the image imitating the shape of the operating means. In this case, the effect display device 14 may notify the position of the operating means and prompt the operation of the operating means by displaying the position notification image.

-In the operation effect, the position of the operation means may be notified by the display position of the effect operation image displayed on the effect display device 14.
-Even if the effect display device 14 displays information that can specify the operation method of the left button LBT and the right button RBT for adjusting the volume in addition to the volume adjustment image during the adjustment period in which the volume can be adjusted. Good. As information that can specify the operation method of the left button LBT and the right button RBT, for example, a moving image when the left button LBT and the right button RBT are pressed may be adopted.

-The effect display device 14 may display information that can specify the operation method of the operation means for which the operation is prompted by the effect operation image, in addition to the effect operation image, during the operation period in the operation effect. As the information that can specify the operation method of the operation means, for example, a moving image when the operation means is pressed may be adopted.

-In the image in which the position of the operating means can be specified, the members displayed as the members around the operating means may be appropriately changed. In other words, the member for which the positional relationship with the operating means is notified may be changed as appropriate. For example, as a member around the operating means, a member provided on the game board YB such as the large winning opening 18 may be displayed. The member displayed as a member around the operating means may be a member required for the game. The members required in the game include, for example, winning openings such as the first starting port 15, the second starting opening 16, and the large winning opening 18 where the game ball can enter, and the launch handle for launching the game ball. HD, upper plate UZ and lower plate for storing game balls, and the like. On the other hand, the members that are not necessarily required for the game are, for example, buttons for directing, buttons for various adjustments, and directing bodies with various decorations. According to this, since the player can grasp the positional relationship between the member required for the game and the operating means, it is easy to grasp the position of the operating means.

The effect display device 14 may display an image that imitates the shape of the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 as an image that can specify the position of the operating means. In this case, the position of the operating means is notified by displaying an image showing the operating means, such as displaying an image imitating an arrow pointing to the operating means in addition to an image imitating the shape of the entire pachinko gaming machine 10. May be good. Further, in this case, among the images imitating the shape of the entire pachinko gaming machine 10, only the operating means is displayed in color, such as blinking only the operating means or displaying only the operating means in color. The position of the operating means may be notified by displaying with.

The effect display device 14 may display an adjustment image or an effect operation image for a plurality of operation means so that an assumed order can be specified as an order when the plurality of operation means are operated. .. For example, in the volume adjustment function, after the volume is adjusted by operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT, the effect is executed at the adjusted volume by operating the effect button EBT. In this case, the effect display device 14 displays an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT and an image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT below the image imitating the shape of the right button RBT on the image display unit GH. This may prompt the user to operate the effect button EBT after operating the left button LBT and the right button RBT. Further, in the operation effect, it is assumed that the operation is prompted in the order of the left button LBT, the effect button EBT, and the right button RBT. In this case, the effect display device 14 is an image imitating the shape of the left button LBT, an image imitating the shape of the effect button EBT, and an image imitating the shape of the right button RBT in the image display unit GH from top to bottom. By displaying in the order of, it may be prompted to operate in the order of the left button LBT, the effect button EBT, and the right button RBT.

-In addition to or in place of the effect display device 14, information that can identify the operating means may be notified by another notification means, or the position information of the operating means may be notified. As another notifying means, a speaker Sp may be adopted. In this case, the operation means may be notified so as to be identifiable by the output of voice, or the position of the operation means may be notified. Further, as another notifying means, a decorative lamp La may be adopted. In this case, the operating means may be identifiablely notified by the light emitted from a predetermined light emitting body, or the position of the operating means may be notified. For example, the operating means may be identifiablely notified by the light emitted from the light emitting body around or inside the operating means. Further, for example, the position of the operating means may be notified by emitting light in the order of the light emitting body arranged at a position far from the operating means to the light emitting body arranged at a position close to the operating means.

-The sub control board 31 is used as the sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 14 separately from the sub control board 31, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are specially controlled. A voice control board may be provided.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-When the effect display device 14 is equipped with a main display device (for example, a main liquid crystal) that mainly performs an effect display and a sub display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal) that additionally performs an effect display, the volume adjustment image is subordinated. It may be displayed on a display device.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. Further, it may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using one type of special symbol, a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning openings, or a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting opening.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko game machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device is opened when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that has entered the ball entry device enters the special ball entry port. By doing so, a hit game (special game) is generated.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability fluctuation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function of giving a probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery after the end of the big hit game is changed to a high probability when the jackpot lottery is won. For pachinko gaming machines that have a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won, or a special game for a predetermined number of times. There is a specification that gives a probability fluctuation state until the end of. Further, the pachinko gaming machine having a probability fluctuation function has a specification of giving a probability fluctuation state when the game ball passes through a specific area.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a ball entry rate improvement function. The ball entry rate improving function usually increases the probability that the variable member 17 operates in the allowable state, and imparts a ball entry rate improving state that improves the ball entry rate per unit time to the second starting port 16.

-As a game machine, it may be embodied in a rotating body type game machine. The rotating cylinder type game machine includes a slot machine that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In this way, even in a gaming machine different from the pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to make adjustments related to the game such as a volume adjustment function. Further, even in a gaming machine different from the pachinko gaming machine in this way, it is possible to execute a specific gaming effect based on the operation of the operating means.

Hereinafter, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added.
(B) The adjustment means can perform initialization control for initializing adjustments related to the game, and the initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control is within a specific period during the period when the variable game is not executed. If the adjustment related to the game is not performed, it can be established at a predetermined timing, while if the control related to the game is performed within the specific period, it cannot be established at the predetermined timing.

(B) A fluctuation determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern of a variable game is provided, and the adjusting means can make adjustments related to the game during a special period that is at least a part of the fluctuation time of the variable game, and the special period Is a period determined according to the fluctuation pattern.

EBT ... effect button (operation means, specific operation means), LBT ... left button (operation means, specific operation means), RBT ... right button (operation means, specific operation means), 14 ... effect display device (notification means) ), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (variation determination means), 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU (adjustment means, effect control means).

Claims (1)

Volume adjustment operation method and
The operation means of adjusting the amount of light and
Volume adjusting means for adjusting the volume based on the operation of the volume adjusting operating means, and
A light amount adjusting means for adjusting the light amount based on the operation of the light amount adjusting operating means, and a light amount adjusting means.
A notification means for notifying information regarding the volume adjustment operation means is provided.
The information regarding the volume adjusting operating means includes the position information of the volume adjusting operating means and the information capable of specifying the volume adjusting value.
The position information of the volume adjusting operation means includes arrangement information indicating the arrangement of the volume adjustment operation means.
The notification means can display an image imitating the volume adjustment operation means and the members around the volume adjustment operation means as notification of the arrangement information of the volume adjustment operation means.
The operating means for adjusting the volume and the operating means for adjusting the amount of light are different.
Has multiple illuminants
The plurality of light emitting bodies include a light emitting body whose light amount can be adjusted based on the operation of the light amount adjusting operating means and a light emitting body whose light amount cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the light amount adjusting operating means. ,
The volume adjusting means can perform initialization control for initializing the volume adjustment value.
The initialization condition that triggers the execution of the initialization control is predetermined when the volume is not adjusted based on the operation of the volume adjustment operating means within a specific period during the period when the variable game is not executed. On the other hand, if the volume is adjusted based on the operation of the volume adjusting operating means within the specific period, it cannot be established at the predetermined timing.
The information regarding the volume adjustment operating means is displayed differently when the volume is adjusted based on the operation of the volume adjusting operating means and when the volume adjustment value is initialized by the initialization control. A gaming machine characterized in that it is notified in a mode .