JP7370622B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines and slot machines, which are a type of gaming machines, have been designed to carry out various game effects in order to increase the interest of players. In such gaming machines, as one of various game effects, a sound effect is performed by outputting sound. Some of these gaming machines attempt to further improve the player's interest by making it possible to adjust the volume of the sound output in the audio performance (for example, Patent Document 1 ).

JP2016-202395A

In such a gaming machine, it is preferable that the volume is highly convenient to adjust, and there is still room for further improvement.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve convenience when adjusting the volume.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can execute a variable game by varying symbols, and includes an output means for outputting a sound, an output control means for controlling the output means, and an operation means that can be operated. , a storage means for storing volume information regarding the volume when the output means outputs sound, a volume adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume information based on an adjustment operation using the operation means, and a volume adjustment means for storing the current volume information. a display means capable of displaying notification information to be notified, the sound output by the output means includes a background music and a specific sound, and the output control means outputs the sound from the output means. It is possible to perform attenuation control to attenuate the volume of the background music among the sounds to a predetermined volume over time, and control to output the specific sound when a specific condition different from the adjustment operation is satisfied. is possible, and the volume adjustment means is capable of adjusting the volume information in response to the adjustment operation being performed during a standby state in which the variable game is not being executed, and in the standby state, There is a first period from when the standby state is entered until a predetermined time has elapsed, and a second period after the end of the first period. While it is possible to control the volume to output the background music, it is possible to perform the attenuation control in the second period, and the volume of the background music output from the output means is set to be the same as the volume in the second period. When the adjustment operation is not performed in , the attenuation occurs in a specific attenuation manner over time, while when the adjustment operation is performed during the second period, at any timing during the second period. Even when the adjustment operation is performed, the attenuation mode changes in a manner different from the specific attenuation mode, and the time required from the start of the attenuation control until the end of the attenuation control is , is the same whether or not the adjustment operation is performed during the second period, and the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off while the variable game is being executed, and then the power supply is resumed. In this case, when the standby state is entered after the end of the variable game, the background music is not output from the output means during either the first period or the second period in the standby state. , the specific sound is output at a specific volume regardless of the passage of time even during the second period, and the display means is capable of displaying the notification information during the standby state. If the attenuation control is started during the standby state and while the notification information is being displayed, the notification information will continue to be displayed during the second period, and after the second period ends. The main point is that the information will continue to be displayed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve convenience when adjusting the volume.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing an example of the display mode of the effect display device. (a) to (c) are schematic diagrams showing examples of display modes of a volume meter and a light amount meter. (a) to (d) are timing charts showing examples of changes in the volume of background music. An explanatory diagram showing execution modes of various effects during a variable game and during a standby state. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the timing at which the volume meter and the light intensity meter are displayed. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing examples of changes in the volume of background music when a variable game is started during fade-out. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing examples of changes in the volume of background music when a power outage occurs.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed relative to the installation frame 11a. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a locking device 11c that locks the mounting frame 11b so that it cannot be opened. The locking device 11c is configured to be unlocked by inserting a suitable key into the locking device 11c and rotating it in a predetermined direction, thereby allowing the mounting frame 11b to be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame open sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect that the mounting frame 11b is open with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa is formed where game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed approximately at the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD as a gripping means. The firing handle HD is an example of a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided, for example, on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the firing handle HD. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a handle sensor HS that can detect contact with the firing handle HD (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, the handle sensor HS is a touch sensor that can detect that the firing handle HD is gripped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the performance game, a reach performance may be executed. The reach performance is a performance that forms a reach in a performance game and ultimately derives a predetermined symbol combination. The reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is once stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to a specific symbol row, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row.

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

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

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

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal winning hole 26 as a winning hole opening in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that enters the normal winning hole 26. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal winning sensor, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning hole different from the winning holes 15, 16, 18, and 26. When a game ball enters the winning slot, it is a so-called "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 includes an outlet 27. For example, the out port 27 opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Among the game balls launched into the game area YBa, game balls that do not enter any of the winning ports 15, 16, 18, and 26 are discharged from the out port 27 to the outside of the machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). As an example, it is determined that the specific symbol is controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is awarded. The normal symbol is set to be controlled to the second advantageous state after the end of the jackpot game until the end of the special game of the predetermined number of operations, or until the next jackpot game is awarded. ing. Not limited to this, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the first advantageous state on the condition that the game ball that entered the big winning hole 18 passes through a specific area (so-called V zone), and the specific area The configuration may be such that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to a second advantageous state on the condition that the jackpot game has not passed.

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

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

The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a loss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern that performs a reach effect in the production game and ultimately derives a jackpot symbol combination. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a winning symbol combination in the performance game. The losing variation patterns include a "reach" variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the performance game, and a "no reach" variation pattern in which a reach effect is not performed in the production game.

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

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

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

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

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the handle sensor HS. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a handle detection signal that is output when the handle sensor HS detects contact with the firing handle HD. This allows the main control CPU 42 to detect contact with the firing handle HD. Furthermore, when the main control CPU 42 detects the handle detection signal, it outputs a handle detection command to the sub control board 50.

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

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

The sub-control CPU51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP, thereby realizing an output control means for controlling the output means. In addition, in the following description, the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP may be collectively referred to as a "effect device group." In this embodiment, the production device group corresponds to production execution means. That is, in this embodiment, the effect execution means includes a speaker SP as an output means for outputting sound, and a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means capable of emitting light. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the decorative lamp LA corresponds to a specific effect execution means different from the speaker SP.

The sub-control CPU51 is connected to the production button D1 and the cross key D2. The sub-control CPU 51 outputs an operation signal (on signal) when the production button D1 is operated, and an operation signal (on signal) output when the cross key D2 (keys D2l, D2r, D2u, D2d) is operated. ) can be entered separately.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on various commands output from the main control CPU 42. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the mounting frame 11b has been opened based on the frame opening command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize whether a frame opening error has occurred based on the frame opening command. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the mounting frame 11b is closed based on the frame closing command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize whether the frame opening error has been resolved based on the frame closing command. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the RWM clear switch SW has been operated based on the RWM clear command. The sub-control CPU 51 can recognize contact with the firing handle HD based on the handle detection command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 can recognize that the firing handle HD is being gripped based on the handle detection command.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be explained.
The main control CPU 42 executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, etc. as timer interrupt processing performed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

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

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

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 44, when the game ball has not entered the first special start winning hole 15, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second special start prize opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second special start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second special starting prize opening 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Determine whether When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 updates the second special reservation number by adding one. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d to display information that allows identification of the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game hold condition is established when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2.

Next, the main control CPU 42 obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40 and causes the main control RWM 44 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 44, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the second special game until the start condition for the second special game is satisfied. can. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 44, when the game ball has not entered the second special starting prize opening 16, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, The main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

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

If the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number and updates it. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that allows identification of the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the first special game random number information from the main control RWM 44 . Next, the main control CPU 42 uses the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win the jackpot. The main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the probability variable function is activated).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, a probability transition process for transitioning a probability state will be explained.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the jackpot game based on the specific symbol, it sets a high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main control RWM 44 after finishing the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high probability flag when the high probability flag is set when starting a jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, a process for transitioning the ball entry rate state and the variable time state will be described.
When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 42 sets an operation flag in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 every time a special game is started after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the activation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the activation number is completed. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal symbols, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of activation ends. The main control CPU 42 erases the activation flag when starting a jackpot game and the activation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game. The main control CPU 42 controls the ball to a short variable time state when controlling to a high ball entry rate state, and controls to a long variable time state to control to a low ball entry rate state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be explained.
First, the production game processing will be explained.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game while the special game is being executed. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, it selects the performance pattern (performance content) of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the control command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the deviant symbol combination when it is possible to specify the deviant symbol from the special symbol command.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the execution conditions for the ready-to-win effect are satisfied. As an example, the reach condition is established by determining the fluctuation pattern of reach. In addition to determining the variable pattern with reach, the reach condition may also include that a predetermined reach effect lottery has been conducted and that the reach effect lottery has been won. When the ready-to-win condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the ready-to-win performance symbols. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination including a ready-to-win symbol combination when the ready-to-win condition is satisfied and it is possible to specify a symbol that deviates from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination that does not include a ready-to-win condition when the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied and a symbol that deviates from the special symbol command can be specified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to start variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row, triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU51 controls the image display section GH of the effect display device EH to variably display three rows of effect symbols EZ. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops displaying each production symbol EZ to temporarily display the symbol combination, and triggers the input of a variation end command. Then, by displaying each effect pattern EZ in a fixed and stopped manner, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, irrespective of the variation end command. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted.

Next, the demonstration performance will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to perform a demonstration performance (hereinafter referred to as demonstration performance) during a standby state. The "standby state" in this embodiment is a state in which a variable game is not being executed, a pending variable game is not waiting to start, and a jackpot game is not in progress. The state of "waiting for the start of a pending variable game" is the period from the end of the most recent variable game or jackpot game until the start condition for the next variable game is met and the pending variable game is started. It is in a state of being inside. In the following explanation, the period in which the player is in a standby state will be referred to as a "waiting period", and the period in which a variable game is being executed, a jackpot game is being executed, or a pending variable game is waiting to start will be referred to as a "gaming period". show.

When the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the start of the standby period, it controls the production device group to start the demonstration production. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 specifies that the standby period has started when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the last input of the variation end command or the ending end command. The configuration is not limited to this, and the main control CPU 42 may specify whether or not the standby period has started. In this case, the main control CPU 42 starts the standby period when a predetermined period has elapsed since no special game is being executed, no jackpot game is being played, and the number of special reservations is zero. identify what happened. Then, the main control CPU 42 preferably outputs a control command that can specify the start of the standby period to the sub-control board 50. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command during the standby period (during execution of the demonstration performance), it controls the performance device group so as to end the demonstration performance and execute the performance game.

As shown in FIGS. 4(b) and 4(c), the demonstration performance of this embodiment is a symbol display demonstration performance in which the performance pattern EZ is displayed, and title information TJ indicating the title of the gaming machine is displayed. It consists of a title announcement performance. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the start of the standby period, the sub-control CPU 51 performs the following actions in the order of symbol display demonstration performance → title notification performance → symbol display demonstration performance → title notification performance → every time a predetermined period of time elapses. Control to execute the performance.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), in the symbol display demonstration performance, the symbol combination that was fixed and stopped in the last executed performance game is once stopped and displayed on the image display section GH of the performance display device EH. As shown in FIG. 4(c), in the title notification effect, title information TJ is displayed over the entire image display section GH of the effect display device EH. In this embodiment, the title information TJ is an example of model information that can specify the model of the gaming machine. In other words, the title information TJ is information that allows the motif of the gaming machine to be specified. In this embodiment, the title information TJ includes an image imitating a character string indicating the model of the gaming machine and a background image related to the motif of the gaming machine.

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

Next, the customization function installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The customization function of this embodiment includes a light amount adjustment function that adjusts (customizes) the amount of light (for example, the brightness of the built-in LED) when the decorative lamp LA performs a light emission effect, and a light amount adjustment function that adjusts (customizes) the amount of light when the decorative lamp LA performs a light emission effect, and a function that adjusts (customizes) the amount of light when the decorative lamp LA performs a light emission effect. There is a volume adjustment function to adjust (customize) the volume.

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

In addition, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is cut off (power outage) and the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is restarted thereafter, the pachinko game machine 10 determines the light amount LV in advance. is configured to adjust at an early stage. That is, in this embodiment, the initialization condition for the light amount LV is that the pachinko game machine 10 is powered off.

Next, an outline of the volume adjustment function will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the volume LV as the set volume of the audio performance over a total of 7 levels from 0 to 6 by adjusting the volume using the cross key D2 (keys D2u, D2d). . That is, in this embodiment, the adjustment condition for the volume LV is the operation of the up key D2u or the down key D2d. In this embodiment, the up key D2u and down key D2d are dedicated operation means used to adjust the volume. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the range in which the volume LV can be adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 (hereinafter referred to as volume range) is fixed to a prescribed volume range. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, while the volume LV can be adjusted by an adjustment operation using the cross key D2, the volume range cannot be adjusted. Further, in an example of the present embodiment, the volume LV is configured to be adjusted to the volume LV6 when a volume adjustment operation using the cross key D2 is not performed. In other words, in an example of the present embodiment, the initial stage of the volume LV is set to the volume LV6.

In addition, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is cut off (power outage) and the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is restarted thereafter, the pachinko game machine 10 sets the volume LV in advance. is configured to adjust at an early stage. That is, in this embodiment, the initialization condition for the volume LV is that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 51 for realizing the light amount adjustment function and the volume adjustment function will be explained. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can adjust the light amount LV and the volume LV both during the gaming period and during the standby period.

The sub-control CPU 51 is capable of specifying the current light amount LV based on the value of the light amount flag stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53, and also specifies the current light amount LV stored in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM 53. The current volume LV can be specified based on the value of the volume flag. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the decorative lamp LA to perform various light emitting effects based on the specified current light amount LV, and execute various audio effects based on the specified current volume LV. The speaker SP can be controlled so as to In this embodiment, the value set in the volume flag corresponds to volume information regarding the volume when the speaker SP outputs sound. Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control RWM 53 corresponds to a storage unit that stores volume information.

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

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

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

Next, an example of a display mode of information (images) related to the customization function will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5(a) to 5(c), in this embodiment, the effect display device EH includes customization information Ci that can specify that volume adjustment and light amount adjustment are possible as information related to the customization function. , a volume meter MS that can specify the current volume, and a light amount meter ML that can specify the current amount of light. In this embodiment, the volume meter MS corresponds to notification information that reports current volume information.

First, the display mode of the volume meter MS will be explained.
The volume meter MS is configured to include six volume meters ms. As an example, each volume square ms includes a frame portion and a portion within the frame. In this embodiment, when the volume meter MS is displayed, all the volume meters ms are in a state where the frame is filled (hereinafter referred to as a full state) by adding a predetermined color tone to the part inside the frame. ), or a state in which the frame is expressed as empty without applying a predetermined color tone to the area within the frame (hereinafter referred to as an empty state).

Then, as the volume LV increases from the volume LV0 to the volume LV6, the volume meter MS moves the volume squares ms displayed in the full state one by one upward, which is an example of a predetermined direction. They are displayed side by side. In other words, as the volume LV increases, the display area of the fully displayed portion of the volume meter MS increases and extends upward. As a result, in this embodiment, the volume meter MS is displayed in a display manner that allows the current volume adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 to be specified.

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

Then, as the light amount LV increases from the light amount LV1 to the light amount LV6, the light amount meter ML moves the light amount square ml displayed in the full state one by one toward the right, which is an example of a predetermined direction. They are displayed side by side. That is, as the light amount LV increases, the display area of the portion of the light amount meter ML that is displayed in the full state increases and extends toward the right. As a result, in this embodiment, the light amount meter ML is displayed in a display manner that allows the current amount of light adjusted by the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 to be specified.

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

In this embodiment, information related to the customization function is displayed in different display modes during the gaming period and during the standby period.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), during the game period, the effect display device EH can display the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML as information related to the customization function, while displaying the customization information Ci. do not. Also, during the gaming period, the volume meter MS and the light meter ML are displayed in a first display mode that is visible through an image (for example, a background image) displayed in a portion overlapping with the volume meter MS and the light meter ML. be done. In addition, in this embodiment, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during execution of the variable game during the game period, they are displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect pattern EZ on the image display section GH. Furthermore, although not shown, the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed during the execution of the variable game during the game period even if they are displayed during the period during which the variable game is not being executed during the game period. It will be displayed in the same display format as before.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5(b) and 5(c), during the standby period, the effect display device EH displays a volume meter MS, a light intensity meter ML, and customization information Ci as information related to the customization function. It is possible. Further, during the standby period, the volume meter MS, the light amount meter ML, and the customization information Ci are displayed in a second display mode that does not transmit the portions that overlap with the volume meter MS, the light amount meter ML, and the customization information Ci. In this embodiment, the volume meter MS, the light intensity meter ML, and the customization information Ci are the same regardless of whether they are displayed during the first period, second period, or third period of the standby period. It is displayed in the display mode. In addition, in this embodiment, when the customization information Ci is displayed during execution of the symbol display demonstration performance during the standby period, it is displayed at a position overlapping the performance symbol EZ in the image display section GH.

The fade-out control that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment and the related controls will be explained below.
First, fade-out control will be explained. The fade-out control is attenuation control that attenuates the volume of the sound output from the speaker SP to a predetermined volume over time. The fade-out control in this embodiment is a control that gradually attenuates the volume of background music (so-called BGM) output from the speaker SP without changing the value set in the volume flag. That is, in the fade-out control of this embodiment, while the volume of the background music is attenuated, the volume LV as the set volume is not changed. Note that in this embodiment, the predetermined volume is the volume at which the background music is muted. In other words, the fade-out control in this embodiment is a control that mutes the background music over time.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can execute fade-out control during the standby period. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the fade-out control when a first period of time has elapsed since the start of the standby period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 executes fade-out control over the second time period. In other words, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP so that the background music is muted when the second time period elapses after starting the fade-out control. Then, when the second time period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music to be muted until a predetermined output start condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the output start condition is input of a fluctuation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control to start outputting the background music for the game period with the start of the variable game as an opportunity. In the following explanation, the period from the start of the waiting period until the first time elapses is referred to as the first period, and the period from the first time to the second time is referred to as the first period. The period will be referred to as a second period, and the period after the second time will be referred to as a third period. As described above, in the second period of this embodiment, fade-out control can be performed. In this embodiment, the second period during which fade-out control is performed corresponds to the specific period.

In this embodiment, the fade-out control is executed during the first symbol display demonstration performance after the standby period has started. That is, in this embodiment, the performance time of the first symbol display demonstration performance is longer than the sum of the first time and the second time. Therefore, in this embodiment, both the first period and the second period are included in the period in which the first symbol display demonstration effect is being executed. On the other hand, the third period includes a period in which the symbol display demonstration effect is being executed and a period in which the title notification effect is being executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the manner in which the volume of the background music changes when performing fade-out control will be explained together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51. In this embodiment, the change in the volume of the background music is shown by an image drawn when the vertical axis represents the volume of the background music and the horizontal axis represents the passage of time.

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

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 starts fade-out control when a first time period has elapsed since the standby period started (time t2). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 gradually attenuates the volume of the background music from the start of the fade-out control until the second time period has elapsed (from time t2 to time t4). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music to be muted when a second period of time has elapsed since starting the fade-out control, and ends the fade-out control (time t4). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the title notification effect to be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the second time elapsed (time t5).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling the output of the background music at a volume corresponding to the volume LV during the first period (time t1 to time t2) of the standby period, and outputting the background music at the volume corresponding to the volume LV. During the period (time t2 to time t4), fade-out control can be executed, and during the third period, control to mute the background music is possible. In other words, the background music is output at a volume corresponding to the volume LV during the first period of the standby period, is outputted at a volume that is gradually attenuated from the volume according to the volume LV during the second period, and is output during the third period. The sound is muted.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the fade-out control over the same second time period regardless of the current volume LV.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c), when the current volume LV is the volume LV6, the sub-control CPU 51 performs While the background music is outputted at a volume V6 corresponding to the volume LV6, when the volume is LV3, the background music is outputted at a volume V3 corresponding to the volume LV3 in the first period. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume of the background music to the current volume in the second period (from time t2 to time t4), regardless of whether the current volume LV is the volume LV6 or the volume LV3. Attenuate the volume in stages starting from the volume corresponding to the LV. Here, the length of the second period is the same whether the current volume LV is volume LV6 or volume LV3. That is, in the present embodiment, the time required from the start of the fade-out control until the end of the fade-out control is such that the value set in the volume flag at the start of the fade-out control can specify the volume LV6. The case is the same as the case where the volume LV3 is a specifiable value. In this embodiment, a value that allows the volume LV6 to be specified corresponds to first volume information, and a value that allows the volume LV3 to be specified corresponds to second volume information.

In this way, in this embodiment, the time required from the start of the fade-out control to the end of the fade-out control is the same regardless of the volume LV at the time the fade-out control is started. Note that in this embodiment, the fade-out control is executed for the same second time period regardless of the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control, so the background music from the start of the fade-out control until the end of the fade-out control is The manner in which the volume changes varies depending on the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control. For example, in the present embodiment, when the volume LV at the start of fade-out control is volume LV6, the amount of volume attenuation per unit time is smaller than when the volume LV at the start of fade-out control is volume LV3. growing.

Next, how the volume of the background music changes when the volume adjustment operation is performed during execution of the fade-out control will be explained together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume level when an operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 (lower key D2d and upper key D2u) is operated is input, even when fade-out control is being executed. Flag values can be updated. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 can update the value of the volume flag when a volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 changes the volume of the background music based on the updated value of the volume flag even while the fade-out control is being executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(d), when the current volume LV is the volume LV3 and the up key D2u is operated while performing the fade-out control, the sub-control CPU 51 When an operation signal indicating that the volume LV4 is specified is inputted, a value that allows the volume LV4 to be specified is set in the volume flag, and the volume of the background music is controlled to be changed (time t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music to be output at the same volume as the volume when the volume V4 corresponding to the volume LV4 is attenuated by fade-out control. In other words, if the volume LV is changed while the fade-out control is being executed, the background music will not be output at the volume corresponding to the changed volume LV, but will be attenuated by the fade-out control from the volume corresponding to the changed volume LV. The output will be at the same volume as when it was played.

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

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 6(a), (c), and (d), in this embodiment, when the volume adjustment operation is performed and when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which fade-out control is performed, The manner in which the volume of the background music changes is different when there is no background music. In other words, when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is performed, the volume of the background music changes from the change in the volume when the volume adjustment operation is not performed during the second period. Changes in a manner different from the aspect. In the present embodiment, the manner in which the volume of the background music changes when no volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period corresponds to a specific attenuation manner, and when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period. The manner in which the volume of the background music changes at this time corresponds to a manner different from the specific attenuation manner.

Next, control related to fade-out control will be explained using FIG. 7.
First, control regarding the adjustment notification sound that is output when the volume adjustment operation is performed will be explained.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling, when the volume adjustment operation is performed, to output an adjustment notification sound indicating that the volume adjustment operation has been performed. The output of the adjustment notification sound is an example of an adjustment notification effect indicating that a volume adjustment operation has been performed. Specifically, when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the standby period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP to output the adjustment notification sound at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the adjustment notification sound in the same output mode regardless of whether the volume adjustment operation is performed during the first period, second period, or third period of the standby period. control to output. That is, the output mode of the adjustment notification sound is such that the adjustment notification sound is output when the volume adjustment operation is performed in any of the first period, second period, and third period of the standby period. They are also the same. In particular, when the volume LV of the adjustment notification sound is the same after adjustment, the volume adjustment operation is performed in any of the first, second, and third periods of the waiting period. The same is true even if the adjustment notification sound is output based on this event.

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

Next, control regarding the welcome performance that can be executed at the start of the game will be explained. The welcome performance is a performance that can be executed during the waiting period. Further, the welcome performance is executed with performance content to welcome the player. For example, the welcome performance of this embodiment is executed with the content of outputting a voice saying "We have been waiting for you." In this embodiment, the sound output in the welcome performance corresponds to a special sound.

The sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling the execution of a welcome effect when the firing handle HD is grasped during the standby period. In this embodiment, grasping the firing handle HD corresponds to a predetermined operation using the firing handle HD. Specifically, when the handle detection command is input during the first period or the third period of the standby period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP to perform a welcome effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the welcome performance to be performed in the same performance mode regardless of whether the timing at which the handle detection command is input is in the first period or the third period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to output the voice "We have been waiting for you" at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV.

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

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

Next, a description will be given of control regarding frame release error notification that is executed when a frame release error is detected. The frame opening error notification is executed with content indicating that the mounting frame 11b is opened with respect to the installation frame 11a. For example, the frame opening error notification in this embodiment is executed in such a manner that a voice saying "The door is open" is output. In this embodiment, the sound output in frame opening error notification corresponds to a specific sound.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 is capable of controlling the frame opening error notification to be started upon input of the frame opening command. In this embodiment, inputting the frame opening command by the sub-control CPU 51 corresponds to the establishment of the specific condition. More specifically, when the slot opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the slot opening error notification even during the gaming period, and also starts the slot opening error notification during the first period, the second period, and the second period during the waiting period. A frame release error notification is started in any of the three periods. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the frame opening error notification to be executed at the same specific volume regardless of the current volume LV. Note that in this embodiment, the specific volume is a volume larger than the volume V6 corresponding to the volume LV6. The sub-control CPU 51 also controls the speaker so that the frame opening error notification is executed at the same specific volume regardless of whether it is during the game period, the first period, the second period, or the third period. Control SP. In particular, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the speaker SP to execute frame opening error notification at a constant specific volume even when fade-out control is being executed. In other words, the sound output in the frame opening error notification is output at a specific volume regardless of the passage of time, even during the second period in which the fade-out control is being performed.

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

Next, control regarding the light emission effect will be explained.
As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the decorative lamp LA to perform various light emission effects based on the current light amount LV. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 executes various light emitting effects based on the current amount of light LV during the game period, the first period, the second period, and the third period. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 causes various light emitting effects to be executed based on the current light amount LV even during the second period when fade-out control of the background music is being executed. In other words, the amount of light in the light emission effect does not attenuate even during the second period when fade-out control of the background music is performed.

Next, control regarding the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML will be explained.
In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML to be displayed both during the gaming period and during the standby period. That is, in this embodiment, the effect display device EH can display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML both during the game period and during the standby period.

Specifically, during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML to be displayed in response to input of an operation signal indicating that the cross key D2 has been operated. . That is, during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML to be displayed when the volume or light amount is adjusted. In addition, when the volume meter MS and the light meter ML are displayed during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 hides the volume meter MS and the light meter ML upon completion of the variable game being executed. to control. That is, in the present embodiment, if the volume meter MS and the light meter ML are displayed during the game period, the volume meter MS and the light meter ML are hidden when the variable game being executed ends. . Further, when the volume meter MS and the light meter ML are displayed during the game period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light meter ML when a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the volume meter MS and the light meter ML were displayed. , the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are controlled to be hidden. That is, in this embodiment, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the game period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed even before the fluctuating game being executed ends. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the MS and light meter ML were displayed, the display becomes non-display.

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

Then, when the volume meter MS and the light level meter ML are displayed during the standby period, the sub control CPU 51 hides the volume meter MS and the light level meter ML upon inputting the fluctuation start command. Control. That is, if the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are displayed during the standby period, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are hidden when the fluctuation game starts. In addition, when the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are being displayed during the standby period, especially during the execution of the symbol display demonstration performance, the sub-control CPU 51 uses the start of the title notification performance as a trigger to display the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML. control so that it is hidden. Furthermore, if the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed during the standby period, particularly during the execution of the title notification effect, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the display for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) without the title notification effect being executed ending. ) has elapsed, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are controlled to be hidden.

Here, a specific example of the timing at which the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed will be described with reference to FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c), together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
The sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount is adjusted during the game period (time t11). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 hides the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML upon completion of the variable game being executed (time t12). In this example, it is assumed that no variable game is on hold, and the waiting period starts when the variable game in progress ends. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the symbol display demonstration performance in response to the start of the standby period.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML in response to the volume or light amount adjustment operation being performed during the first period of the standby period (time t13). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 starts fade-out control when the first time has elapsed since the standby period started (time t14). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the fade-out control when a second time period has elapsed since starting the fade-out control (time t15). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML to continue to be displayed, whether the fade-out control is started or the fade-out control is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter MS and the light meter ML are displayed during the standby period, the displayed volume meter MS and the light meter ML are displayed at the start of the second period when the fade-out control is executed. It will continue to be displayed even when it is finished. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 takes the start of the title notification performance as an opportunity to hide the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML (time t16). Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 51 subsequently displays the volume meter MS and the light meter ML when the volume or light amount adjustment operation is performed while the title notification effect is being executed. While the display demonstration effect is being executed, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML are controlled to be displayed regardless of the volume and light amount adjustment operations.

Next, a specific example of how the volume of the background music changes when the variable game is started while the fade-out control is being executed will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 51.
As shown in FIGS. 9(a) to 9(c), when the standby period starts, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to start the symbol display demonstration performance (time t21). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML when the volume or light amount is adjusted during the first period of the standby period (time t22). Then, the sub-control CPU 51 starts fade-out control when the first time has elapsed since the standby period started (time t23).

Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command before the timing (time t25) at which the second period of time has elapsed since the start of the fade-out control, the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, the volume corresponding to the current volume LV (in this example, the volume Control is performed to output the background music for the game period at a volume V6 corresponding to LV6 (time t24). Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML to be hidden.

In this way, in this embodiment, when a fluctuation start command is input during the second period in which fade-out control is being executed, the background music for the gaming period is played from the speaker SP at a volume higher than the volume attenuated by fade-out control. will be output. In this embodiment, inputting the fluctuation start command by the sub-control CPU 51 corresponds to the establishment of the predetermined condition.

Furthermore, in the effect display device EH of the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is cut off and then the power supply is restarted, and when the power supply is restarted, the RWM clear switch SW is operated. If not, a power restoration screen indicating that restoration is in progress can be displayed from the time the power supply is resumed until a predetermined restoration condition is met. The power recovery screen of this embodiment is a screen on which an image resembling the character string "Please wait for a while" is displayed superimposed on a solid black background image. Note that in the following description, a screen on which a normal background image and display effect are displayed with respect to the power recovery screen will be referred to as a normal effect screen.

The return conditions in this embodiment differ depending on the state of the gaming machine when the power supply was cut off. Specifically, when the power supply is cut off during the game period and then the power supply is restarted, the return conditions are the start of a jackpot game, the start of the next variable game, or the start of a standby period. That is, when the power supply is cut off during the game period and then restarted, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the power recovery screen to be displayed using the restart of the power supply as a trigger. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 is triggered by inputting an opening command indicating the start of an opening time in a jackpot game, inputting a variable start command indicating the start of a variable game, or specifying the start of a waiting period. Control is performed so that the power recovery screen is hidden and the normal performance screen is displayed. As a result, in the effect display device EH of this embodiment, if the power supply is cut off during the game period and then restarted, the jackpot game, the next variable game, and The power recovery screen is displayed until one of the standby periods starts.

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 10(a) to (c), when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off during execution of the variable game (time t31) and the power supply is restarted thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 , controls the effect display device EH to display the power recovery screen (time t32). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so as not to output the background music. Thereafter, when the standby period starts, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to hide the power recovery screen, display the normal performance screen, and start the symbol display demonstration performance (time t33). At this time, since the background music has not been output at the start of the standby period, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music so as not to continue outputting the background music even after the start of the standby period. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control so as not to continue outputting the background music even after the first period of time has elapsed since the standby period began (time t34). That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not attenuate the volume of the background music even if it is the timing to start the fade-out control because the background music is not being output. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music not to be output even when the second time period has elapsed since the timing when the fade-out control was started (time t35). Further, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music not to be output even after the title notification effect is started (time t36).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off during the execution of a variable game and then the power supply is restarted, the standby period is When this occurs, no background music is output during either the first period (time t33 to time t34) and the second period (time t34 to time t35) of the standby period.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the background music is output at a volume different from the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. Therefore, if the manner in which the volume of the background music changes is the same when the volume adjustment operation is performed and when it is not performed in the second period, it is not possible to recognize whether the volume LV has been changed or not. There is a possibility. In contrast, according to the present embodiment, when the volume adjustment operation is performed in the second period, the background music changes in a different manner than when the volume adjustment operation is not performed in the second period. The volume changes. Therefore, it can be easily recognized that the volume LV has been changed by the volume adjustment operation. Therefore, convenience when adjusting the volume can be improved.

(2) The volume of the audio output in the frame opening error notification remains at the specific volume even during the second period when the fade-out control is being executed. According to this, it is possible to suppress the volume of the audio output in the frame opening error notification from becoming lower than the specific volume due to the fade-out control. Therefore, the occurrence of a frame opening error can be easily recognized.

(3) During the second period in which the fade-out control is being performed, the volume of the background music changes in different manners when the volume adjustment operation is performed and when it is not performed. Therefore, if the volume of the background music changes in a manner different from the manner in which it changes when no volume adjustment operation is performed, the player may recognize that the volume LV has been changed. Here, if the welcome performance is executed by operating the firing handle HD in the second period, the sound of the welcome performance will be output from the speaker SP, so if the volume adjustment operation is not performed, There is a risk that the player may be made to recognize that the volume of the background music has changed in a different manner from that of the change manner, and may be made to mistakenly believe that the volume LV has been changed. In contrast, in this embodiment, since the welcome effect is not performed when the firing handle HD is operated in the second period, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving that the volume LV has been changed.

(4) While the volume meter MS can notify the current volume LV whether the fluctuating game is running or in standby mode, the volume meter MS displayed while the fluctuating game is running Since the display is hidden when the game ends, it is possible to easily recognize that the variable game has ended.

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

(6) In this embodiment, if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily cut off and then the power supply is restarted, the player will not be able to hear the background music being output during the first period and the second period. Therefore, it can be determined that the power supply was temporarily cut off and then resumed. Therefore, when the power supply is temporarily cut off and then resumed, players who wish to change the volume LV again do not notice that the power supply was temporarily cut off and then resumed. It is possible to prevent the player from starting the game without waiting.

(7) In particular, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is cut off, the volume LV is set to the initial stage. Therefore, if the power supply is cut off, the player may want to reset the volume LV. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from starting the game without noticing that the power supply has been temporarily cut off and then resumed, so that the user can adjust the volume level LV as desired. It is possible to improve the convenience of adjusting the volume for players who want to play games.

(8) During the standby period, the background music may be output at a lower volume than the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, or may be muted, so even if the volume LV is changed by the volume adjustment operation. Even if there is, it may be difficult to recognize whether the volume LV has been changed based on the volume of the background music. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the adjustment notification sound is output when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the standby period, so it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the volume LV has been changed.

(9) In particular, in this embodiment, the adjustment notification sound is output at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV, so even if it is difficult to recognize the current volume LV from the volume of the background music, the adjustment notification sound can be adjusted. The current volume LV can be easily recognized from the volume of the notification sound.

(10) In this embodiment, although the manner in which the volume of the background music changes differs depending on whether or not a volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period during which fade-out control is performed, the time required for fade-out control is the same. Therefore, the timing at which the volume of the background music is muted can be made constant. Therefore, when the volume adjustment operation is performed in the second period, it is possible to easily recognize that the volume LV has been changed, while suppressing the influence on the control performed after the second period.

(11) Furthermore, in this embodiment, the time required for fade-out control is the same regardless of the volume LV at the start of fade-out control, so the timing at which the volume of the background music is muted can be made constant. Therefore, even if the volume LV is changed by performing a volume adjustment operation before the fade-out control is started, the influence on the control performed after the fade-out control ends can be suppressed.

(12) Since the variable game is not executed during the second period in which the fade-out control is executed, the player may take his eyes off the effect display device EH during the second period. Even in such a case, in this embodiment, if the fluctuation start command is input while the fade-out control is being executed, the background music will be played at a volume higher than the volume attenuated by the fade-out control as the fluctuation game starts. is output, so the start of the variable game can be recognized by the change in the volume of the background music.

(13) Even in the second period when fade-out control is executed, the light intensity in the light emission effect does not attenuate, so you can enjoy the light emission effect without reducing the light intensity regardless of whether it is in the second period or not. You can do it.

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

- The time required for fade-out control may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may change the timing at which the fade-out control ends depending on whether or not a volume adjustment operation is performed during execution of the fade-out control. In this case, for example, when the volume LV increases during execution of the fade-out control, the sub-control CPU 51 controls so that the timing at which the fade-out control ends is delayed, and when the volume LV decreases during the execution of the fade-out control. In some cases, the fade-out control may be controlled to end sooner. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may vary the timing at which the fade-out control ends depending on the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control such that the higher the volume LV at the start of the fade-out control, the longer the time required for the fade-out control.

- When a fluctuation start command is input during execution of fade-out control, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the background music to be output at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV with the start of the fluctuation game, but this is not limited to this. do not have. For example, if the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a fluctuation start command while performing fade-out control, the volume of the background music for the standby period that was output during the execution of fade-out control will be the same as the volume when the fluctuation game starts. The output of the background music for the game period may be started at a volume of 1, and the output of the background music for the game period may be controlled to be amplified to a volume corresponding to the current volume LV as time passes.

- When the volume adjustment operation is performed while the fade-out control is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the fade-out control being executed so as to end the fade-out control and output the background music at a volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV. It's okay. That is, when the volume adjustment operation is performed during the second period in which the fade-out control is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the fade-out control that is being executed and starts playing the background music at the volume corresponding to the adjusted volume LV. By outputting , the volume of the background music may be changed in a different manner from when no volume adjustment operation is performed.

- Instead of or in addition to the volume adjustment operation, the sub-control CPU 51 may be controlled to output an adjustment notification sound when the light amount adjustment operation is performed.
- The volume of the adjustment notification sound when an adjustment operation is performed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the adjustment notification sound to be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the current volume LV. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the adjustment notification sound at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV in the first period, while outputting the adjustment notification sound at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV in the second period or the third period. The adjustment notification sound may be controlled to be outputted by controlling the volume. According to this, in the first period in which the background music is output at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, the player can output the adjustment notification sound at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. You can suppress not noticing the sound. On the other hand, in the second period in which the background music is output at a volume lower than the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, or in the third period in which the background music is not output, the adjustment notification sound is output at a predetermined volume. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the adjustment notification sound from being outputted at an excessively high volume, which would actually reduce the player's interest.

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

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

- The volume of the audio output during the welcome performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the welcome performance to be performed at a predetermined volume regardless of the current volume LV. In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the welcome performance at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV in the first period, while maintaining a predetermined volume regardless of the current volume LV in the second or third period. It may be controlled to execute a welcome effect. According to this, in the first period in which the background music is output at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV, the player can enjoy the welcome performance by executing the welcome performance at the volume corresponding to the current volume LV. You can suppress things you don't notice. On the other hand, in the second period when the background music is output at a volume lower than the volume corresponding to the current volume LV, or during the third period when the background music is not output, the welcome performance is performed at a predetermined volume. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being diminished due to the welcome performance being executed at an excessively high volume.

- The content of the welcome performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to outputting a predetermined sound, a predetermined image may be displayed on the effect display device EH, or the decorative lamp LA may be made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. good. Further, the presentation content of the welcome presentation may be changed depending on the timing at which the welcome presentation is performed. Further, the welcome performance may be performed using a performance content determined by a predetermined lottery from among a plurality of types of performance content. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the performance content of the welcome performance by executing a predetermined lottery based on the fact that the firing handle HD is grasped, and controls the welcome performance to be executed with the determined performance content. It's okay.

- The conditions for executing the welcome performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the welcome effect to be executable even when the firing handle HD is gripped during the second period in which the fade-out control is being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the welcome performance to be executed multiple times during one standby period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 may control, for example, not to perform the next welcome performance until a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous welcome performance was performed.

- The execution mode of frame opening error notification may be changed as appropriate. For example, instead of or in addition to outputting a predetermined sound, a predetermined image may be displayed on the effect display device EH, or the decorative lamp LA may be made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. good. Furthermore, the volume at which the predetermined sound is output in the frame opening error notification may be output at a volume corresponding to the current volume LV. Further, when fade-out control is executed while the frame opening error notification is being executed, the volume of the audio output in the frame opening error notification may change over time.

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

- Fade-out control may be executable during the game period. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform fade-out control as part of an expectation level suggesting performance that suggests the level of expectation from which a jackpot display result is derived in a variable game.

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

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

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

- The display mode when the volume meter MS and light level meter ML are displayed during the gaming period may be the same as the display mode when the volume meter MS and light level meter ML are displayed during the standby period. .

・What is the display mode when the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed during the execution of the symbol display demonstration effect, and the display mode when the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed during the execution of the title notification effect? , may have different display modes.

- The sub-control CPU 51 may control the volume LV and the light amount LV so as to be changeable based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 while the frame opening error notification is being executed; may restrict changes in the volume LV and light amount LV based on adjustment operations using the cross key D2. In addition to making it impossible to change the volume LV and the light amount LV, the regulation also states that the volume LV and the light amount LV can be changed by updating the values of the volume flag and the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RWM53. On the other hand, it includes not reflecting changes in the volume LV and the light amount LV on the volume of the speaker SP and the light amount of the decorative lamp LA. That is, while the sub-control CPU 51 is able to update the values of the volume flag and the light amount flag stored in the sub-control RWM 53 based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2 while the frame opening error notification is being executed, The speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA may not be controlled based on the updated value of the volume flag and the light amount flag until the frame opening error notification is completed.

-Also, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML to be displayable or disable to display while the frame opening error notification is being executed. Note that during execution of the frame open error notification, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light amount meter even if the volume LV and the light amount LV are controlled to be changeable based on the adjustment operation using the cross key D2. The ML may be controlled so that it cannot be displayed. In addition, during execution of the frame opening error notification, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML even when regulating changes in the volume LV and light amount LV based on adjustment operations using the cross key D2. may be controlled so that it can be displayed.

- The conditions under which the volume meter MS and the light intensity meter ML are displayed and the conditions under which they are not displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume meter MS and the light level meter ML may be controlled to be hidden on the condition that the fade-out control starts, or the volume meter MS and the light level meter ML may be controlled to be hidden on the condition that the fade-out control ends. may be controlled. Further, the volume meter MS and the light amount meter ML may be controlled not to be hidden under the condition that the fluctuation game ends.

- The period during which the volume LV can be adjusted may be changed as appropriate. For example, the volume LV may not be adjustable during the gaming period, or the volume LV may be adjustable during the fluctuating game during the gaming period, but the volume LV may not be adjustable during the jackpot game. It may be. Further, the period during which the light amount LV can be adjusted may be changed in the same way.

- The sub-control CPU 51 performs control to output audio at a volume based on the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function, and control to output audio at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function. Both may be possible. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 outputs the sound output in the sound performance performed in conjunction with the execution of the variable game at a volume based on the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function, while detecting a predetermined error. The notification sound for notifying that the user has received the notification may be output at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may output the notification sound at a predetermined volume even when the volume LV is adjusted to the volume LV0 (mute state).

・Equipped with a plurality of output means for outputting sound, and some of the plurality of output means output the sound at a volume based on the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function, while the plurality of output means Regarding the output means different from some of the output means, the sound may be outputted at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume LV adjusted by the volume adjustment function.

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

-Equipped with a plurality of light emitting means that emit light, some of the plurality of light emitting means emit light with a light amount based on the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjustment function, while some of the plurality of light emitting means A light emitting means different from the light emitting means may be configured to emit light at a predetermined amount of light regardless of the light amount LV adjusted by the light amount adjustment function. At this time, a part of the issuing means may be a light emitting means controlled by the sub-control CPU 51, and a light emitting means different from the part of the light emitting means may be a light emitting means controlled by the main control CPU 42. It's okay.

- The up key D2u and the down key D2d may be dedicated operating means used for adjusting the volume LV, or may be dual-purpose operating means used for various effects. Similarly, the right key D2r and the left key D2l may be dedicated operating means used for adjusting the light amount LV, or may be dual-purpose operating means used for various effects. Further, the operating means used to adjust the volume LV and the operating means used to adjust the light amount LV may be used in common.

- If the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off during execution of a variable game and then restarted, and a standby period occurs after the end of the variable game, background music is output during the standby period. It may be possible. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 may control the power recovery screen to be hidden and to start outputting the background music at the timing when the normal effect screen is displayed.

- As a customization function, it may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with a performance adjustment function that can adjust the execution mode of various performances. For example, the performance adjustment function may be able to adjust the execution frequency and content of various performances. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to adjust the execution mode of various effects in response to an adjustment operation performed by a predetermined operation means during part or all of the standby period. . Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to adjust the execution mode of various performances in response to an adjustment operation performed by a predetermined operation means during a part or all of the game period. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 controls one or both of the volume adjustment function and the light intensity adjustment during the period in which the performance adjustment function can adjust the execution mode of various effects. may be rendered infeasible. Note that the operating means used for adjustment operations to adjust the execution mode of various effects may be the same as or different from the operating means used for volume adjustment operations. Furthermore, the operating means used for adjusting the execution mode of various effects may be the same as or different from the operating means used for adjusting the amount of light.

- After the end of a jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) was always given, but this is not limited to, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, there are times when a high ball entry rate state is not given. Good too.
-The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the performance game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of suspension, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Furthermore, the second special game may be omitted.

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

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

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

(a) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game played by changing symbols, the output means outputs a sound, the output control means controls the output means, the operation means is operable, and the output means outputs a sound. storage means for storing volume information regarding the volume when outputting the volume, a volume adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume information based on an adjustment operation using the operation means, and displaying notification information for reporting the current volume information. and display means capable of displaying the background music, the sound output by the output means includes background music, and the output control means controls the volume of the background music among the sounds output from the output means over time. Accordingly, attenuation control is possible to attenuate the volume to a predetermined volume, and the volume adjustment means is capable of adjusting the volume information in response to the adjustment operation being performed during a standby state in which the fluctuation game is not being executed. The standby state includes a first period from when the standby state is entered until a predetermined time has elapsed, and a second period after the end of the first period, and in the first period, While it is possible to control the output means to output the background music for the standby state as a predetermined standby sound at a volume based on the volume information, it is possible to perform the attenuation control in the second period; The volume of the background music outputted from the output means is attenuated in a specific attenuation mode with the passage of time when the adjustment operation is not performed in the second period; When the adjustment operation is performed, no matter at which timing during the second period the adjustment operation is performed, the attenuation changes in a manner different from the specific attenuation manner; If the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off during execution of a variable game and then restarted, and the standby state is entered after the end of the variable game, the first period in the standby state and the The background music is not outputted from the output means in any of the second periods, and the display means is capable of displaying the notification information during the standby state, and the display means is configured to display the notification information during the standby state. If the attenuation control is started while the notification information is being displayed, the notification information will continue to be displayed during the second period and will continue to be displayed even after the end of the second period. A gaming machine with special features.

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

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a variable game by changing the symbols,
an output means for outputting sound;
output control means for controlling the output means;
an operable operating means;
storage means for storing volume information regarding the volume when the output means outputs sound;
a volume adjustment means capable of adjusting the volume information based on an adjustment operation using the operation means;
A display means capable of displaying notification information that reports current volume information,
The sounds output by the output means include background music and specific sounds,
The output control means includes:
It is possible to perform attenuation control to attenuate the volume of the background music among the sounds output from the output means to a predetermined volume over time, and
Control is possible to output the specific sound in response to the establishment of a specific condition different from the adjustment operation,
The volume adjustment means is capable of adjusting the volume information in response to the adjustment operation being performed during a standby state in which the variable game is not being executed;
The standby state includes a first period from when the standby state is entered until a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and a second period after the end of the first period,
In the first period, it is possible to control the output means to output the background music at a volume based on the volume information;
In the second period, the attenuation control can be executed,
The volume of the background music output from the output means is
When the adjustment operation is not performed in the second period, it attenuates in a specific attenuation manner with the passage of time,
When the adjustment operation is performed in the second period, the damping pattern changes in a manner different from the specific attenuation manner, regardless of when the adjustment operation is performed during the second period. has become,
The time required from the start of the attenuation control to the end of the attenuation control is the same when the adjustment operation is performed and when it is not performed during the second period,
If the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off during execution of the variable game and then restarted, and the standby state is entered after the end of the variable game, the first period in the standby state and The background music is not output from the output means during any of the second periods,
The specific sound is output at a specific volume regardless of the passage of time even during the second period,
The display means is capable of displaying the notification information during the standby state,
If the attenuation control is started while the notification information is being displayed in the standby state, the notification information will continue to be displayed during the second period, and will continue to be displayed even after the second period ends. A gaming machine characterized by a continuous display.