JP7199720B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, various effects are executed by an effect execution device during execution of a pattern variation game in which symbols are varied for the purpose of improving the interest of the game. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is possible to execute a display effect of displaying a predetermined image on the effect display device, a sound effect of outputting a predetermined sound from a speaker, and the like.

JP 2019-092661 A

However, in conventional gaming machines, since the effects to be executed depending on the situation are fixed, the effects become monotonous after playing for a long time, and as a result, the player becomes bored with the effects, resulting in a decrease in the interest of the game. There was a fear of it being lost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect, in which a main control means and a control command output from the main control means can be input, and based on the input control command, A sub-control means for controlling execution of performance, a storage means for storing information, and an output means for executing sound performance as the performance, wherein the storage means stores character sound performance for outputting character sound. Special information relating to an output mode is stored, and the special information is changed when a condition for changing the special information is met. Controls the execution of a character sound effect based on a combination of a special command and the special information, and the secondary control means executes the sound effect when a specific command different from the special command is input from the main control means. is controlled, the execution of a common sound effect not related to the special information is controlled, the special information includes first special information and second special information different from the first special information, and the special When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the character sound effect based on the combination of the command and the first special information, the sub control means controls the special command and the A character sound effect different from the character sound effect can be executed based on the combination of the special command and the second special information when a special command different from the specific command is input. and

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

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of the production|presentation aspect of character selection production|presentation. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of the first character announcement effect. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a second character announcement effect. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a common notice effect. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a full error notification effect. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of the production|presentation aspect of magnetic error alert|reporting production|presentation. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a power-on notification effect. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a first hitting-to-right notification effect. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a second hitting to right notification effect. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect mode of a character opening effect. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of the production|presentation aspect of common opening production|presentation. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing specific examples of execution modes of various effects.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15. FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine is provided with a game board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. A game ball launched by a player operating a shooting handle HD provided on the front surface of the frame member Y1 is flow-guided into the game area YBa. Further, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The image display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a pattern variation game using effect patterns (decoration patterns). In the following description, the symbol variation game may be abbreviated as a variation game.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has an upper tray Z1 and a lower tray Z2 as storage trays capable of storing game balls on the front side of the frame member Y1. The upper tray Z1 and the lower tray Z2 are storage trays for storing game balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The game balls stored in the upper tray Z1 are shot when the player operates the shooting handle HD. The game balls overflowing from the upper tray Z1 are guided to the lower tray Z2 through a guide passage (not shown). The game balls stored in the lower tray Z2 are discharged to the outside of the machine by operating the ball removal switch TS. Means for detecting that the lower tray Z2 is full (full sensor (switch) MS shown in FIG. 3) is provided in a guide passage (not shown) for guiding game balls overflowing from the upper tray Z1 to the lower tray Z2. I have it.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp La that performs a light emitting effect. The decorative lamps La are arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) that constitutes the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp for outputting various sound effects such as sound effects and music to produce sound effects. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are effect devices capable of executing effects, and constitute a group of effect devices that execute effects. The production device group corresponds to production execution means. The pachinko game machine 10 can execute a predetermined effect by means of a group of effect devices. The image display device 11 corresponds to display means for executing display effects as effects. The speaker Sp corresponds to output means for executing sound effects as effects.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a performance button BT that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the effect button BT is arranged on the upper surface of the storage tray that stores the game balls. The effect button BT is of a push button type. The production button BT of this embodiment has one operating section. Note that the operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. The effect button BT corresponds to an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area YBa of the game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning holes (ball entry holes) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁

The first starting port 12 is a ball-entering port in which a variable game starting condition can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is a ball-entering port in which a prize ball payout condition is established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is positioned below the image display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can enter. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and the game ball entered into the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (a starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which the condition for starting the variable game can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which the prize ball payout condition is established by entering the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is positioned to the right of the first starting port 12 . The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the predetermined condition (winning of the normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered by establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol). The second starting port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). The actuator that opens the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) is connected to the second starting port 13 to guide the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB. Detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening/closing member that opens and closes the entrance of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator.

The big winning hole 14 is a ball-entering hole where payout conditions for prize balls are established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the big prize opening 14 is located at the lower right side of the image display device 11 . The big winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is established. The big winning opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 3 is the actuator that opens the big prize opening 14. As shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 14 to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided, and the game ball that has entered the big prize prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. A means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, an operation gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The operation gate 18 has a gate port 18a which is open so that game balls can be entered at all times. The gate opening 18a is provided with a means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that enter and pass through. The gate opening 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entrance in which the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol can be established by the entrance of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal symbol winning lottery performed by the entry of a game ball into an operating gate 18, and after the normal symbol winning symbol is derived in a normal symbol variation game, the second starting port 13 is closed. Operate to the open state.

The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the big winning port 14 described above in this embodiment are ball entry devices that are subject to prize ball payout when a game ball enters. The payout condition for prize balls is established. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not a ball entry device that pays out prize balls when a game ball enters, and the payout condition for prize balls is not established even if a game ball enters.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the firing strength of the firing handle HD to separate the game ball into the left area and the right area, and the second start opening 13, the big winning opening 14, or A game ball can enter the operation gate 18.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the shooting intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right area, the second start opening 13, the big winning opening. 14 or actuating gate 18. In addition, since it is necessary to shoot the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, the shooting intensity is adjusted to the maximum intensity or a slightly weaker intensity than the maximum intensity.

On the other hand, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left area, and there is a possibility of entering the first start hole 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the left-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the strength to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a game ball path is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting hole 12 when hitting to the right. The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the first start hole 12 when the ball is hit to the right, or the ball may enter the first start hole 12 more than when the ball is hit to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of hitting the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. A game ball shot by operating a shooting handle HD in the pachinko game machine 10 is guided by a hitting passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and a reversing prevention positioned at the most downstream side of the hitting passage 19.例文帳に追加It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. For this reason, the "left area" is also an area close to the driving passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the driving passage 19. Then, the game ball guided down the left area passes through the left side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 .

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, reservation display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are positioned on a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on the decorative members arranged in the game area of the game board YB, the corner decorative members of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b perform a variation game using special symbols, and in the variation game special symbols are derived according to the lottery result of the big win lottery. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device that performs a first special symbol variation game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device that performs a second special symbol variation game. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big win lottery is performed when the starting condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big win lottery is the same. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different in the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpot, so that the advantage when winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the duration of the ball-entering rate improvement state, etc.) may be varied. In the following description, when the variation game of the first special symbol and the variation game of the second special symbol are not distinguished, they may simply be referred to as the variation game of the special symbol.

When the starting condition is established, a special symbol variation game is performed in the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the special symbols derived in the variation game. A variable game for deriving a result corresponding to is also performed on the image display device 11 using the performance symbols.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices having light emitters. In the special symbol variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include big winning symbols derived when winning the big winning lottery and lost symbols derived when not winning the big winning lottery. In this embodiment, the jackpot patterns include normal jackpot patterns and specific jackpot patterns.

In this embodiment, after winning the big-hit lottery and deriving the big-hit symbols in the special symbol variation game, a big-hit game corresponding to the type of the derived big-hit symbols is generated. The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times with the upper limit of the prescribed number of rounds predetermined by the round game allowing the entry of game balls into the jackpot 14.例文帳に追加When a big win game is generated, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening performance indicating the start of the big win game is performed during the opening time. Also, when a big win game is generated, an ending time is set when the last round game ends, and an ending performance indicating the end of the big win game is performed during the ending time.

The suspension display device 24a is a display device for displaying the number of variable games of the first special symbols whose execution is suspended (start suspension number), and the suspension display device 24b is the variation of the second special symbols whose execution is suspended. This is a display device that displays the number of games (start pending number). The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol is derived according to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a magnetic sensor JS for detecting magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor JS is arranged on the back side of the game board YB in the vicinity of the first starting hole 12, the second starting hole 13 and the big prize winning hole .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability change function is a function that can provide a probability change state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. The variable probability state is a gaming state advantageous to the player because it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the non-variable probability state (hereinafter referred to as "non-variable probability state") in which the winning probability of the big win lottery is low. . For example, the variable probability state is provided until the next time the big hit lottery is won.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball-entering-rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball-entering-rate improving state in which the ball-entering rate per unit time to the second starting hole 13 as a predetermined ball-entering hole is improved. The ball-entering rate improved state is a so-called "electric sapo state" and "high base state". In the following description, the state in which the ball-entering rate improved state is not provided may be referred to as a "non-ball-entering rate improved state." The state of non-improvement of ball entry rate is the so-called "non-electric support state" and "low base state".

The ball-entering rate improved state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from among the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game as compared to the non-entering rate improved state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-entering rate improved state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery longer than in the non-entering rate improved state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the second start port 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is increased more than when the non-entrance rate is improved, and the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 longer than in the non-entering rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the non-entering rate improved state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbols, the ball-entering rate improvement state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until a specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of special symbol fluctuation games are executed, or Awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before reaching the specified upper limit number of times. Incidentally, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the prescribed upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the variation game of the first special symbol and the variation game of the second special symbol.

In the following description, the non-probability changing state and the non-improved ball entry rate state are indicated as "no low probability time reduction", and the non-variable state and the non-probability improvement state are indicated as "low probability". There is a time saving", and the game state in which the probability is variable and the ball entry rate is improved is sometimes indicated as "high probability time saving". It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have a game state that is a variable probability state and an improved non-entering rate state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, after the big win game is finished, a game state corresponding to the kind of the big win pattern is provided. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern, the game state with low probability and short working hours until the fluctuation game of the special pattern of the prescribed upper limit number of times is finished or the next jackpot game is given. is given. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot pattern, a game state with high probability and short working hours is given until the next jackpot game is given. As described above, the presence of low probability and short working hours is a gaming state in which the probability variation function does not operate and the ball entry rate improvement function operates. Moreover, with high probability short time is a game state in which the probability variation function and the ball entry rate improvement function are all activated. That is, since the probability variation function is activated, the high-probability short-time operation is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the low-probability short-time gaming state in which the probability variation function does not operate.

Next, the setting change function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set one setting value out of one or more setting values (setting information). The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The set value in this embodiment defines the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to set one of six levels of set values "1" to "6". In the pachinko game machine 10, the odds of winning the jackpot lottery are high and the advantage is high in the order of set values '1'<'2'<'3'<'4'<'5'<'6'.

Various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub-control board 31 shown in FIG. 3 are mounted on the pachinko game machine 10 .
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing control programs for the main control CPU 30a, etc., and capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 also has a setting operation section 30d and a RAM clear switch 30e. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to main control means.

The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, MS, and JS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, reserved display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing game-related processing, information specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main variation pattern can specify the variation time (production time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is derived. The main variation patterns can be classified into a main variation pattern for big win variation and a main variation pattern for loss variation. The big win variation is an effect performed when the big win lottery is won, and the big win symbols are finally derived in the special symbol variation game. Loss variation is an effect that is performed when a big hit lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, a losing symbol is finally derived. In addition, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for a jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for a winning lottery of normal symbols, and the like. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. The main control RAM 30c can store and hold various information, and can back up the various information. For example, the main control RAM 30c may retain various types of information by power supplied from a backup power supply mounted on a power supply unit (not shown) even after the power supply is interrupted, even when power is not supplied. Various information may be retained even after the power supply is interrupted by being a non-volatile memory capable of retaining the stored contents.

The main control CPU 30a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal that is output when the setting operation section 30d is turned on. The main control CPU 30a is configured to receive an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 30e is turned on. The main control board 30 also includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) and is configured to generate hardware random numbers. For example, the hardware random numbers include a jackpot random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery and a normal winning random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 30a. For example, software random numbers include a winning symbol random number used to determine a winning symbol and a variation pattern random number used to determine a variation pattern.

The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control commands can be output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b storing control programs for the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-controller capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a control RAM 31c.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input control commands output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and performs control according to the control commands based on the input control commands. For example, when starting a variable game of special symbols, the main control CPU 30a, in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, transmits a control command instructing the start of the variable game to the sub-control CPU 31a. do. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has received the control command, controls the display contents so as to cause the image display device 11 to perform a variation game of performance symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls lighting/non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the sound output of the speaker Sp. The effects by these decorative lamps La and speakers Sp are performed in the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode in accordance with the game with the variation of the effect pattern, or performed when the game is controlled to the standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input control commands output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and serves as sub-control means for controlling the execution of effects based on the input control commands. handle.

The sub-control RAM 31c can store and hold various types of information, and can back up the various types of information. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c may retain various types of information by power supplied from a backup power supply mounted on a power supply unit (not shown) even after the power supply is interrupted, and is in a state where power is not supplied. Various information may be retained even after the power supply is interrupted by being a non-volatile memory capable of retaining the stored contents. The sub-control RAM 31c corresponds to storage means for storing information.

Further, the operation signal of the production button BT is inputted to the sub control board 31 . A detection unit (not shown) for detecting an operation state is built in the effect button BT. When the corresponding button is pressed, the detection unit outputs an operation signal that enables identification of the operation of the corresponding button. The detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact switch capable of outputting an electric signal. The operation signal is a binary signal consisting of ON/OFF.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a performs processes according to the operation states of the setting operation section 30d and the RAM clear switch 30e. Specifically, when neither the setting operation section 30d nor the RAM clear switch 30e is turned on, the main control CPU 30a performs recovery processing based on various information backed up in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when the setting operation section 30d is not turned on and the RAM clear switch 30e is turned on, the main control CPU 30a clears various information backed up in the main control RAM 30c. Perform initialization processing to initialize the At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs an initialization process so as not to initialize some of the various types of information, such as information that can specify the setting value. Further, the main control CPU 30a displays the current set values on a display device (not shown) when the setting operation unit 30d is turned on and the RAM clear switch 30e is not turned on. Perform setting confirmation processing. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs setting change processing for changing the set value when both the setting operation section 30d and the RAM clear switch 30e are turned on. In the setting change process, the main control CPU 30a can change the set value by operating the RAM clear switch 30e. At this time, if the configuration is such that there is only one setting value that can be set, the main control CPU 30a sets the same setting value from "1" to "1" based on the operation of the RAM clear switch 30e. value.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control board 31 a control command that can specify which process has been performed in the power-on process. For example, when the main control CPU 30a performs the recovery process in the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 a recovery command that can specify that the recovery process has been performed. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control board 31 an initialization command that can specify that the initialization process has been performed when the initialization process is performed in the power-on process. Further, when the setting confirmation process is performed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 a setting confirmation command that can specify that the setting confirmation process has been performed. Further, when the setting change process is performed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 a setting change command that can specify that the setting change process has been performed. When ending the setting change process, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control board 31 a setting value command capable of specifying the changed setting value. After completing the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes (hereinafter referred to as normal processes) for controlling the game.

Normal processing will be explained.
First, processing (input processing (receiving processing)) relating to the input of game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, MS, and JS will be described.

When the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 is input by the ball entering the first start port 12, the main control CPU 30a is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) of the start suspension number of the first special symbol. Determine if there is The main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the variation game of the first special symbol when the start suspension number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the starting reservation number of the first special symbol and rewrites it, and controls the reservation display device 24a so as to display the starting reservation number after the addition. In this embodiment, the condition for suspending the variable game of the first special symbol is established when the game ball is detected by the starting sensor SE1 when the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a is inputting the detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second starting port 13, the number of starting suspensions of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than The main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the second special symbol variation game when the start suspension number of the second special symbols is less than the upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special symbol start reservation number and rewrites it, and controls the reservation display device 24b so as to display the start reservation number after the addition. In this embodiment, the second special symbol variation game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the starting sensor SE2 when the start suspension number of the second special symbols is less than the upper limit number.

Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the number of pending starts when the number of pending starts has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of pending starts is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 a control command (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the addition. The sub-control CPU 31a that has input the control command with which the number of pending starts can be specified causes the image display device 11 to display an image showing the number of pending starts that can be specified from the information.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of various random numbers triggered by the entry of a game ball when the game ball enters the game ball with less than the upper limit of the start reservation number, and can specify the value of the acquired random number. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of a random number value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can specify the value. In addition, when storing random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the entry order of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the random number value (information storage order) and the entry order of the game balls that entered first. (storage order of information) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so as to be identifiable. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit, and acquires the value of the jackpot pattern random number and the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. .

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control board 31 a gate passage command capable of specifying that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 18 in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. In addition, in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of normal reservations (number of normal game) and acquires various random numbers used for normal winning lottery etc. I do. As for the number of normal reservations, the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is defined similarly to the number of starting reservations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal reserved number and rewrites it, and the normal symbol reserved display device (not shown) is displayed so as to display the normal reserved number after addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 and the count sensor CS are input. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be output to a payout control board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and output. The payout control board that receives the payout designation command operates a ball payout device (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 10 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 a magnetic error command that can specify that a magnetic error has occurred in the process when the detection signal from the magnetic sensor JS is input. That is, in this embodiment, a magnetic error occurs when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JS.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a full error command that can specify that a full error has occurred to the sub control board 31 in processing when a detection signal from the full sensor MS is input. That is, in this embodiment, a full error occurs when the full sensor MS detects that the lower tray Z2 is full.

Next, the processing (special figure variation processing) relating to the execution of the special symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be described. In addition, the main control CPU 30a executes a special figure variation process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the condition for starting the variation game of the special symbol is established. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is met when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big win game is not being played, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or the big win is being played. It is determined that the start condition is not established when the game is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing when the start condition is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a, when the start condition described above is satisfied, reads the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start suspensions is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the second special symbol is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the starting reservation number of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the starting reservation number of the first special symbol and determines whether the read starting reservation number is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the first special symbol is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start the variation game of the first special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is designed to preferentially execute the second special symbol variation game without simultaneously executing the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the condition for starting the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied when the condition for starting the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol is greater than zero. . Further, the condition for starting the variable game of the first special symbol is that the condition for starting the variable game of the special symbol is established, and the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol is zero, and the first special It is established when the start holding number of the symbol is greater than zero. It should be noted that, when both the starting reservation number of the first special symbol and the starting reservation number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a controls to the standby state and can specify that it is in the standby state. A control command (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) is output to the sub control board 31 .

When starting the variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start suspension of the second special symbol and rewrites it, and the suspension display device 24b is displayed so as to display the number of start suspension after the subtraction. Control. In addition, when the number of pending starts is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control board 31 a control command (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
After acquiring the random number information, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the big-hit random number and the big-hit determination value, and performs a big-hit lottery. In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the jackpot lottery time (that is, the time of execution of the special figure fluctuation process) is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state based on information that can specify the game state. , a jackpot lottery is carried out with different winning probabilities based on the determination result and the current set value. In this embodiment, the main control board 30 having the main control CPU 30a for performing the big hit lottery executes the big hit determination process for determining the big win.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big-hit random number and the big-hit determination value match, the player wins the big-hit lottery. When winning the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs jackpot processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big-hit symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. In addition, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot pattern means determining the type of jackpot.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a selects the main variation pattern from among the main variation patterns for the jackpot variation that can be selected when winning the jackpot based on the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs loss processing. In the losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbols of the special symbols. This determined lost symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern for the deviation variation based on the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for loss variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach.

In addition, when starting the variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control of the second special symbol for the first special symbol. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start reservation number of the first special symbol, the big win lottery, the big win process or the losing process based on the result of the big win lottery.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command for instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect based on the result of the above-described processing as processing related to the execution of the special symbol variation game. process. Various control commands generated in this process are output to the sub-control CPU 31a at predetermined timings by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a variable game with special symbols, the main control CPU 30a generates a variable start command that can specify the start of the variable game as a control command. The variation start command also includes information capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the above-described jackpot process or loss process. Further, when starting a variable game of special symbols, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command capable of specifying a special symbol as a control command. Since the jackpot pattern of the special pattern corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special pattern command. For this reason, the special figure command is also a control command that can identify the success or failure, and is also a control command that can identify the type of big hit.

In addition, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (the time determined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a issues a special symbol variation game as a control command. generate a variable stop command that can be specified to end the In addition, when starting a special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At the same time, measurement of fluctuation time is started. Then, the main control CPU 30a changes the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time determined in the determined main variation pattern has elapsed. Control.

Next, a description will be given of the processing relating to the progress of the big-hit game that is performed by winning the big-hit lottery.
The jackpot game of this embodiment includes an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step like opening→round game→ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs, as processing related to the progress of the big win game, a big win information generation process of generating a control command for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect, and opening and closing the big winning hole. A jackpot game control process for closing is performed. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening along with the start of the opening, and outputs the command to the sub control board 31. FIG. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command so that it can be specified whether the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern or the opening of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot pattern is started. . That is, the opening command is information that can specify the type of the jackpot symbol.

In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command capable of specifying the start of each round game and outputs it to the sub control board 31 with the start of each round game. In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending and outputs it to the sub control board 31 along with the start of the ending. Various control commands generated in the jackpot information generation process are output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be explained.
In this process, the main control CPU 30 a generates a control command that can specify the game state as a control command and outputs it to the sub control board 31 .

The main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command as a state designation command that can specify that the game state is no low-probability of working hours when the game state is of no low-probability of working hours. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command as a state designation command that can specify that the game state is a low probability short working time when the gaming state is low probability short working time. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command as a state designation command that can specify that the game state is a high-probability time saving when the game state is high-precision time-saving. In addition, when managing the period of imparting the increased ball-entering rate state by the number of fluctuations, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of times the variation game of the special symbol is executed, and when the end condition for the improved state of ball-entering rate is satisfied. Then, an end command is generated as a state specifying command capable of specifying the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

In this embodiment, the generated state designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when power is restored) and when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is assumed to be high probability and short working hours, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a along with the end of the jackpot game. Incidentally, the state designation command is not limited to the exemplified control command, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, a description will be given of a process (ordinary pattern variation process) relating to execution of a normal symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of a normal winning lottery.
In the normal pattern variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal pattern variation game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is established when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and when the normal symbol winning game is not being performed, while the normal symbol variation game is being performed, Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not established when the winning game of normal symbols is in progress. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process when the start condition is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a reads the normal reservation number and determines whether the read normal reservation number is greater than zero when the start condition described above is satisfied. Then, when the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start a normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of normal symbols, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal reserved number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. Therefore, when configured to execute the probability variation control of normal symbols in the state of improving the entrance rate, the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the state of improving the entrance rate or not. Ordinary winning lottery is performed with different winning probability depending on whether the ball rate is improved.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-improved ball-entering rate state is set to 0 (normal winning), and the winning probability in the improved-ball-entering rate state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (ordinary winning determination values) that are usually won to the possible numerical values of the ordinary winning random numbers.

Returning to the description of the normal pattern variation process, in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the normal winning random number value obtained from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal winning determination value. Then, when the value of the normal winning random number coincides with the normal winning determination value, the normal winning lottery is won. When winning the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the normal symbols, and determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols that can specify the variation time of the variation game of the normal symbols. The determined winning symbol of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the variation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, it performs normal losing processing. In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols. The determined out-of-the-normal symbols become fixed stop symbols derived in the variation game of the normal symbols.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute a normal symbol variation game according to the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process performed based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery, After the elapse of time, a winning pattern of normal patterns or a losing pattern of normal patterns is derived. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal winning game after the normal symbol variation game ends. In the normal winning game, by opening the second starting port 13 in a predetermined opening pattern, it is controlled so as to take the allowable state for allowing the entry of the game ball.

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

First, the sub-power-on process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
The secondary power-on process is a process performed in response to a control command output in the power-on process executed by the main control CPU 30a.

In the sub-power-on process, when a return command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a sub-return process based on various information backed up in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when receiving an initialization command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs sub-initialization processing for initializing various information backed up in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives a setting confirmation command, the main control CPU 30a performs sub-setting confirmation processing for executing a setting confirmation notification effect for notifying that the setting value is being confirmed. Further, when a setting change command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a sub-setting change process for executing a setting change notification effect for notifying that the setting value is being changed. When a setting value command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control RAM 31c to store setting value information capable of specifying a setting value based on the setting value command.

Next, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the performance symbol variation process, when receiving the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. In the following description, the combination of performance symbols is abbreviated as symbol combination.

The sub-control CPU 31a, when a special symbol jackpot pattern is designated, determines a jackpot pattern combination corresponding to the type of the special jackpot pattern. Further, when a special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination including a winning reach forming symbol when a main variation pattern of losing reach variation is designated. Further, when the main variation pattern of the losing variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win formation symbol.

In this embodiment, the effect pattern variation game derives a combination of three rows of effect symbols consisting of the left row, the middle row, and the right row as the result of the effect symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the identification information that constitutes the pattern combination is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. As a specific example, the identification information in each column is Arabic numerals [1] to [9]. As a result, the symbol combination is, for example, a combination such as [111] with the same identification information for all columns, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] where the identification information for all columns is not the same. . In the effect pattern variation game, the reach is formed by deriving the same effect pattern in the reach forming columns (two columns of the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (the middle column in this embodiment). A reach effect is performed for deriving 1 row).

A ready-to-win performance executed by the pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal ready-to-win performance and a super ready-to-win performance developed from the normal ready-to-win performance. The normal ready-to-win effect is an effect to derive a symbol combination by stopping the variation of the remaining rows (one row in the middle) after forming the ready-to-win. The super ready-to-win performance is a performance to derive the performance patterns of the remaining rows by the normal ready-to-win performance, or to develop the performance from the middle of the normal ready-to-win performance, and to derive the pattern combination by the developed performance. The super reach performance is positioned as a performance with a high degree of expectation for a big hit compared to the normal reach performance. The degree of expectation of a big hit can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate of the big hit to the total appearance rate of the sum of the appearance rate of the losing case and the appearance rate of the big win.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the variation start command, the sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the image display device 11 is determined based on the type of the main variation pattern that can be specified from the command. . The sub-variation pattern can specify the content of variation (content of presentation) of the variation game of the presentation symbols.

After determining the sub-variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display device 11 so that the effect symbol variation game is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the image display device 11 so as to end the effect symbol variation game and derive the effect symbol combination when the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. In addition, in this embodiment, the variation game of the production pattern is ended with the reception of the variation stop command as a trigger. You may make it finish the variation game of . In other words, the end of the effect pattern variation game may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main control board 30 .

Further, in controlling the image display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display device 11, specifically, characters, characters, graphics or symbols (including decorative patterns) are stored in advance. data can be read. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data to display an image in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 .

In addition, when receiving a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a is transmitted with a control command that can identify the jackpot game. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. After receiving these commands, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed in the image display area GH and the like.

Next, a characteristic effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
First, the characters will be explained.

This embodiment has a plurality of types of characters. In this embodiment, the player can select any character from a plurality of characters, and various effects are executed based on the character selected by the player. For example, the multiple types of characters include boy characters and girl characters. A character can be arbitrarily selected by operating the effect button BT in the character selection effect.

A character selection effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, when the character selection effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character and a second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. be done. The display modes of the character images Gc1 and Gc2 include a selected mode indicating that the character is being selected and a non-selected mode indicating that the character is not being selected. For example, the character images Gc1 and Gc2 in the selected mode and the character images Gc1 and Gc2 in the non-selected mode are different in that the character images Gc1 and Gc2 in the non-selected mode are grayed out. Further, the image display device 11 displays a selection image Gs1 that can specify that any character can be selected. For example, the selection image Gs1 is an image imitating a character string of "Please choose a character." Further, the image display device 11 displays a button suggestion image Gb1 that suggests that a character can be selected by operating the effect button. For example, the button suggestion image Gb1 is an image imitating the effect button BT.

Next, a description will be given of the advance notice effect which is executed during the execution of the variable game and suggests the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game.
In this embodiment, there are a character announcement effect based on the character being selected and a common announcement effect not related to the character being selected.

The character announcement effect will be explained.
In this embodiment, there are a first character announcement effect that is executed when a boy character is being selected and a second character announcement effect that is executed when a girl character is being selected. The first character announcement effect and the second character announcement effect have a plurality of different kinds of effect modes corresponding to the degree of expectation for a big hit. Specifically, in the first character notice effect and the second character notice effect, the character notice effect according to the first mode and the character notice effect according to the second mode in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than the character notice effect according to the first mode. There is a production.

The first character preview effect will be described.
The first character advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed before the effect pattern of the ready-to-win formation row is derived in the image display device 11 . Also, the first character announcement effect is an effect that can be executed after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the variable game. In this embodiment, the timing at which the effects are executed is the same for the first character advance notice effect according to the first mode and the first character notice effect according to the second mode. More specifically, the first character advance notice effect according to the first mode and the first character notice effect according to the second mode have the same timing of starting the effect and the same timing of ending the effect.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first character preview effect is executed in the first mode, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1a in the first mode imitating a boy character. . For example, the first character image Gc1a according to the first mode is the same image as the first character image Gc1. Further, when the first character announcement effect according to the first mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first announcement image Gy1a according to the first mode, which suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the first preview image Gy1a according to the first aspect is an image imitating the character string "Chance!". Further, when the first character announcement effect in the first mode is executed, the first character announcement sound in the first mode imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first character forewarning sound according to the first mode is the sound of "It's a chance". The first character preview effect according to the first mode includes a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first mode, a display effect of displaying the first preview image Gy1a according to the first mode, and a first character preview effect according to the first mode. It consists of a sound production that outputs sound. The first character image Gc1a according to the first aspect is an example of a character image. Also, the first character announcement sound according to the first mode is an example of the character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first mode will be referred to as the first character announcement display effect according to the first mode, and the sound effect of outputting the first character announcement sound according to the first mode will be referred to as the first character announcement display effect according to the first mode. It may be referred to as a first character forewarning sound effect according to the first mode.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the first character announcement effect in the second mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first character image Gc1b in the second mode imitating a boy character. . The first character image Gc1b according to the second mode is an image different from the first character image Gc1a according to the first mode. Further, when the first character announcement effect according to the second mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first announcement image Gy1b according to the second mode, which suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the first preview image Gy1b according to the second aspect is an image imitating a character string of "Geki Atsuda". In this embodiment, the first notice image Gy1b according to the second mode is an image with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the first notice image Gy1a according to the first mode. Further, when the first character announcement effect in the second mode is executed, the first character announcement sound in the second mode imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first character announcement sound according to the second mode is a voice saying "It's hot". The first character notice effect according to the second mode includes a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second mode, a display effect of displaying the first notice image Gy1b according to the second mode, and a first character notice effect according to the second mode. It consists of a sound production that outputs sound. The first character image Gc1b according to the second aspect is an example of a character image. Also, the first character announcement sound according to the second mode is an example of the character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second mode will be referred to as the first character announcement display effect according to the second mode, and the sound effect of outputting the first character announcement sound according to the second mode will be referred to as the first character announcement display effect according to the second mode. It may be referred to as a first character forewarning sound effect according to the second mode. Further, in the following description, when the first character advance notice display effect according to the first mode and the first character notice display effect according to the second mode are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the first character notice display effect, and the first character notice display effect according to the first mode is used. When the first character forewarning sound effect and the first character forewarning sound effect by the second mode are not distinguished, they may simply be referred to as the first character forewarning sound effect.

In this manner, a character image simulating the same character is displayed in the first character advance notice effect according to the first mode and the first character notice effect according to the second mode. On the other hand, the type of the character image to be displayed differs between the first character preview effect according to the first mode and the first character preview effect according to the second mode. Also, the type of the first preview image to be displayed differs between the first character preview effect in the first mode and the first character preview effect in the second mode. Also, in the first character announcement effect according to the first mode and the first character announcement effect according to the second mode, a sound imitating the same character is output. On the other hand, the output first character announcement sound differs between the first character announcement effect in the first mode and the first character announcement effect in the second mode.

The second character preview effect will be described.
The second character advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed during execution of the normal ready-to-win effect. Also, the second character advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed after a predetermined time has passed since the start of the normal ready-to-win effect. That is, the second character advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed after the effect pattern of the ready-to-win formation line is derived in the image display device 11 . In this embodiment, the timing of execution of the second character preview effect in the first mode and the second character preview effect in the second mode are the same. More specifically, the second character advance notice effect according to the first mode and the second character notice effect according to the second mode have the same timing to start the effect and the same timing to end the effect.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), when the second character preview effect is executed in the first mode, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2a in the first mode imitating a girl character. . For example, the second character image Gc2a according to the first mode is the same image as the second character image Gc2. Further, when the second character forewarning effect according to the first mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second foretelling image Gy2a according to the first mode, which suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the second preview image Gy2a according to the first aspect is an image imitating a character string of "Chance!". Further, when the second character announcement effect in the first mode is executed, the second character announcement sound in the first mode imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second character forewarning sound according to the first aspect is the sound of "Chance!". The second character preview effect according to the first aspect includes the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect, the display effect of displaying the second preview image Gy2a according to the first aspect, and the second character preview effect according to the first aspect. It consists of a sound production that outputs sound. The second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect is an example of a character image. Also, the second character announcement sound according to the first aspect is an example of the character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first mode is referred to as the second character announcement display effect according to the first mode, and the sound effect of outputting the second character announcement sound according to the first mode is referred to as the second character announcement display effect according to the first mode. It may be referred to as a second character forewarning sound production according to the first mode.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), when the second character preview effect in the second mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2b in the second mode imitating a girl character. . The second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect is an image different from the second character image Gc2a according to the first aspect. Further, when the second character forewarning effect according to the second mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second foretelling image Gy2b according to the second mode, which indicates the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the second preview image Gy2b according to the second aspect is an image imitating a character string of "It's hot!". In this embodiment, the second foretelling image Gy2b according to the second mode is an image with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the second foretelling image Gy2a according to the first mode. Further, when the second character announcement effect in the second mode is executed, the second character announcement sound in the second mode imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second character announcement sound according to the second mode is the sound of "It's hot!". The second character foretelling effect according to the second mode includes a display effect for displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second mode, a display effect for displaying the second foretelling image Gy2b according to the second mode, and a second character foretelling effect according to the second mode. It consists of a sound production that outputs sound. The second character image Gc2b according to the second aspect is an example of a character image. Also, the second character announcement sound according to the second aspect is an example of the character sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second mode is referred to as the second character announcement display effect according to the second mode, and the sound effect of outputting the second character announcement sound according to the second mode is referred to as the second character announcement display effect according to the second mode. It may be referred to as a second character forewarning sound production according to the second mode. Further, in the following description, when there is no distinction between the second character advance notice display effect according to the first mode and the second character notice display effect according to the second mode, it is simply referred to as the second character notice display effect, and the second character notice display effect according to the first mode is used. When the second character forewarning sound effect and the second character forewarning sound effect by the second mode are not distinguished, they may simply be referred to as the second character forewarning sound effect.

In this manner, a character image simulating the same character is displayed in the second character advance notice effect according to the first mode and the second character notice effect according to the second mode. On the other hand, the type of the character image to be displayed differs between the second character preview effect according to the first mode and the second character preview effect according to the second mode. In addition, the displayed second notice image differs between the second character notice effect according to the first mode and the second character notice effect according to the second mode. Also, in the second character foretelling effect according to the first mode and the second character foretelling effect according to the second mode, a sound imitating the same character is output. On the other hand, the output second character announcement sound differs between the second character announcement effect in the first mode and the second character announcement effect in the second mode.

As described above, the timing at which the effects are executed differs between the first character advance notice effect and the second character notice effect. More specifically, the first character preview effect and the second character preview effect are different in the timing when the effect starts and the timing when the effect ends. When the character preview effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays not only the character image based on the selected character but also the preview image indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit according to the selected character. Is displayed. Further, when the character announcement effect is executed, the character announcement sound corresponding to the character being selected is also output from the speaker Sp. In the following description, when there is no distinction between the first character notice display effect and the second character notice display effect, the character notice display effect is simply referred to as the first character notice sound effect and the second character notice sound effect. If no distinction is made, it may simply be referred to as a character announcement sound effect. The character announcement display effect corresponds to the character display effect, and the character announcement sound effect corresponds to the character sound effect.

Next, the common notice effect will be explained.
In this embodiment, the common notice effect has a plurality of different types of effect modes corresponding to the degree of expectation for a big hit. Specifically, the common advance notice effect includes a common notice effect according to a first mode and a common notice effect according to a second mode in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the common notice effect according to the first mode. The common advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed during execution of the super ready-to-win effect. Also, the common advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed after a predetermined time has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect. That is, the common advance notice effect is a effect that can be executed after the effect pattern of the ready-to-win formation line is derived in the image display device 11 .

As shown in FIG. 7(a), when the common notice effect according to the first mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays a common notice image Gy3a according to the first mode suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the common preview image Gy3a according to the first aspect is an image imitating the character string "chance". Further, when the common announcement effect according to the first mode is executed, the common announcement sound according to the first mode is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the common foretelling sound according to the first mode is a "chance" sound. The common foretelling sound according to the first aspect is a sound different from the sound imitating the boy character and the sound imitating the girl character. The common foretelling effect of the first mode is composed of a display effect of displaying the common foretelling image Gy3a of the first mode and a sound effect of outputting the common foretelling sound of the first mode. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the common preview image Gy3a according to the first mode will be referred to as the common preview display effect according to the first mode, and the sound effect of outputting the common preview sound according to the first mode will be referred to as the common preview sound according to the first mode. It may be indicated as a performance.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the common notice effect according to the second mode is executed, the image display device 11 displays a common notice image Gy3b according to the second mode suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit. For example, the common preview image Gy3b according to the second mode is an image imitating the character string "Gekiatsu". Further, when the common notice effect according to the second mode is executed, the common notice sound according to the second mode is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the common foretelling sound according to the second aspect is the sound of "hot". The common foretelling sound according to the first aspect is a sound different from the sound imitating the boy character and the sound imitating the girl character. The common foretelling sound according to the second mode is a sound imitating the same character as the common foretelling sound according to the first mode. The common foretelling effect of the second mode is composed of a display effect of displaying the common foretelling image Gy3b of the second mode and a sound effect of outputting the common foretelling sound of the second mode. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the common preview image Gy3b in the second mode will be referred to as the common preview display effect in the second mode, and the sound effect of outputting the common preview sound in the second mode will be referred to as the common preview sound in the second mode. It may be indicated as a performance.

Thus, in this embodiment, the common foretelling sound according to the first mode and the common foretelling sound according to the second mode are sounds different from the voice imitating the boy character and the voice imitating the girl character. . Further, the common notice sound by the first mode and the common notice sound by the second mode are sounds imitating the same character. That is, it can be said that the common notice sound according to the first mode and the common notice sound according to the second mode are voices imitating characters for the common notice effect. In this embodiment, the common advance notice effect according to the first mode and the common notice effect according to the second mode are effects that do not include display of an image simulating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. Further, in this embodiment, the common advance notice effect according to the first mode and the common notice effect according to the second mode are effects that do not include the output of voices imitating characters that can be selected by the character selection effect. In the following description, when there is no distinction between the common advance notice display effect according to the first mode and the common notice display effect according to the second mode, the common notice display effect will be simply referred to as the common notice display effect, and the common notice sound effect according to the first mode and the second mode. When not distinguishing from the common notice sound effect according to the mode, it may simply be referred to as the common notice sound effect.

Next, an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and a notification effect for notifying the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the full error notification effect will be described.

The full error notification effect is a notification effect for notifying the occurrence of a full error. In this embodiment, there are a first full error notification effect executed when a boy character is being selected and a second full error notification effect executed when a girl character is being selected.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the first full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the first full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first full error notification image Ge1 for notifying the occurrence of the full error. For example, the first full error notification image Ge1 is an image that imitates a character string of "Pull out the ball". Further, when the first full error notification effect is executed, the first full error notification sound imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first full error notification sound is a voice saying "Please remove the ball." The first full error notification effect includes a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect of displaying the first full error notification image Ge1, and a sound effect of outputting the first full error notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1 and the display effect of displaying the first full error notification image Ge1 are referred to as the first full error notification display effect, and the first full error notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as a first full error notification sound effect.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the second full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Further, when the second full error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second full error notification image Ge2 for notifying the occurrence of the full error. For example, the second full error notification image Ge2 is an image that imitates a character string of "Pull out the ball." Also, when the second full error notification effect is executed, the second full error notification sound imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second full error notification sound is a voice saying "Draw out the ball." The second full error notification effect includes a display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect of displaying the second full error notification image Ge2, and a sound effect of outputting the second full error notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2 and the display effect of displaying the second full error notification image Ge2 are referred to as the second full error notification display effect, and the second full error notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as a second full error notification sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first full error notification display effect and the second full error notification display effect are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the full error notification display effect, and the first full error notification sound effect and the second full error notification sound effect are used. When not distinguishing from the full error notification sound effect, it may simply be referred to as a full error notification sound effect.

Next, the magnetic error notification effect will be described.
The magnetic error notification effect is a notification effect for notifying the occurrence of a magnetic error. In this embodiment, the same magnetic error notification effect is executed regardless of the character being selected.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the magnetic error notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a magnetic error notification image Ge3 for notifying the occurrence of the magnetic error. For example, the magnetic error notification image Ge3 is an image imitating a character string "magnet detected". Further, when the magnetic error notification effect is executed, a magnetic error notification sound is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the magnetic error annunciation sound is a voice saying "magnet detected". The magnetic error notification sound is a sound different from the sound imitating the boy character and the sound imitating the girl character. It can also be said that the magnetic error notification sound is a sound imitating a magnetic error notification character. In this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect is a effect that does not include display of an image simulating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. Also, in this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect is a effect that does not include the output of a voice imitating a character that can be selected by the character selection effect. The magnetic error notification effect is composed of a display effect of displaying a magnetic error notification image Ge3 and a sound effect of outputting a magnetic error notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the magnetic error notification image Ge3 may be referred to as the magnetic error notification display effect, and the sound effect of outputting the magnetic error notification sound may be referred to as the magnetic error notification sound effect.

Next, the power-on notification effect will be described.
The power-on notification effect is a notification effect for notifying that power supply has started. In this embodiment, there are a first power-on notification effect that is executed when a boy character is being selected and a second power-on notification effect that is executed when a girl character is being selected. In this embodiment, the character being selected when the power-on notification effect is executed is the character being selected when the power supply is interrupted.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the first power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the first power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first power-on notification image Gd1 for notifying that power supply has started. For example, the first power-on notification image Gd1 is an image imitating a character string "Power is on!". Further, when the first power-on notification effect is executed, the first power-on notification sound imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first power-on notification sound is a voice saying "The power has been turned on." The first power-on notification effect includes a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect of displaying the first power-on notification image Gd1, and a sound effect of outputting the first power-on notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1 and the display effect of displaying the first power-on notification image Gd1 are referred to as the first power-on notification display effect, and the first power-on notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as a first power-on notification sound effect.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), when the second power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Further, when the second power-on notification effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a second power-on notification image Gd2 for notifying that power supply has started. For example, the second power-on notification image Gd2 is an image imitating a character string of "The power has been turned on." Further, when the second power-on notification effect is executed, the speaker Sp outputs a second power-on notification sound imitating a girl character. For example, the second power-on notification sound is a voice saying "The power has been turned on." The second power-on notification effect includes a display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect of displaying the second power-on notification image Gd2, and a sound effect of outputting the second power-on notification sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2 and the display effect of displaying the second power-on notification image Gd2 are referred to as the second power-on notification display effect, and the second power-on notification sound is output. The sound effect may be referred to as a second power-on notification sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first power-on notification display effect and the second power-on notification display effect are not distinguished, the power-on notification display effect will be simply referred to as the first power-on notification sound effect and the second power-on notification sound effect. When not distinguishing from the power-on notification sound effect, it may simply be referred to as the power-on notification sound effect.

Next, the hitting to the right notification effect will be described.
The right hitting notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball is recommended to be shot toward the right area of the game board YB. For example, in the right-handed notification effect, it is advantageous for the player to shoot a game ball toward the right area of the game board YB when a big hit game is started or when the ball entry rate is in an improved state. is executed when The right-handed informing effect that is executed when the ball entry rate is improved will be described below. In this embodiment, the right hitting notification effect executed when the ball entry rate is improved includes the first right hitting notification effect executed when the boy character is being selected and the selection of the girl character. There is a second hitting to right notification effect that is executed when it is in the middle.

The first hit-to-right notification effect and the second hit-to-right notification effect have a plurality of different types of effect modes corresponding to the degree of expectation of advantageous setting. Specifically, in the first hit-to-right notification effect and the second hit-to-right notification effect, the expected degree of advantageous setting is higher than that of the hit-to-right notification effect according to the first mode and the hit-to-right notification effect according to the first mode. There are two types of right-handed informing effects. Advantageous setting expectations are expectations in which set values that are more advantageous to the player are set.

The first hitting to right notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the first right-handed informing effect is executed in the first mode, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1a in the first mode imitating a boy character. be. In addition, when the first hit-to-right notification effect according to the first mode is executed, the image display device 11 notifies that the game ball is recommended to be shot toward the area on the right side of the game board YB. A first hitting to right notification image Gm1a according to the first mode is displayed. For example, the first right-handed notification image Gm1a according to the first mode is an image imitating a character string "Right-handed". Further, when the first hit-to-right notification effect in the first mode is executed, the first hit-to-right notification sound in the first mode imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first right-handed notification sound according to the first mode is the sound of "Right-handed". The first hit-to-right notification effect according to the first mode includes the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first mode, the display effect of displaying the first hitting-right notification image Gm1a according to the first mode, and the first 1 It is configured by a sound effect that outputs a right-handed information sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1a according to the first mode will be referred to as the first right-handed hitting notification display effect according to the first mode, and the sound effect of outputting the first right-handed hitting notification sound will be referred to as the first mode. It may be referred to as a first hitting to right notification sound effect according to the first mode.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), when the first right-handed notification effect is executed in the second mode, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1b in the second mode imitating a boy character. be. Further, when the first right-handed notification effect is executed according to the second mode, the image display device 11 notifies that the game ball is recommended to be shot toward the area on the right side of the game board YB. A first hitting to right notification image Gm1b according to the second mode is displayed. For example, the first right-handed informing image Gm1b according to the second mode is an image imitating a character string "Please hit right-handed". In this embodiment, the first hitting-to-right notification image Gm1b according to the second aspect is an image with a high degree of expectation for advantageous setting compared to the first hitting-to-right notification image Gm1a according to the first aspect. Further, when the first hitting-to-right notification effect in the second mode is executed, the first hitting-to-right notification sound in the second mode imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first right-handed notification sound according to the second mode is a voice saying "Please hit right-handed." The first hitting to right notification effect according to the second mode includes a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second mode, a display effect of displaying the first hitting to right reporting image Gm1b according to the second mode, and a display effect of displaying the first hitting to right reporting image Gm1b according to the second mode. 1 It is configured by a sound effect that outputs a right-handed information sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1b according to the second mode will be referred to as the first right-handed hitting notification display effect according to the second mode, and the sound effect of outputting the first right-handed hitting notification sound will be referred to as the second mode. It may be referred to as a first hitting to right notification sound effect according to the second mode. Further, in the following description, when the first hit-to-right notification display effect according to the first mode and the first hit-to-right notification display effect according to the second mode are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the first hit-to-right notification display effect. When the first hit-to-right notification sound effect according to the first aspect and the first hit-to-right notification sound effect according to the second aspect are not distinguished, they may simply be referred to as the first hit-to-right notification sound effect.

The second hitting to right notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the second right-handed notification effect is executed in the first mode, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2a in the first mode imitating a girl character. be. In addition, when the second hit-to-right notification effect according to the first aspect is executed, the image display device 11 notifies that the game ball is recommended to be shot toward the area on the right side of the game board YB. A second hitting to right notification image Gm2a according to the first mode is displayed. For example, the second hitting-to-the-right notification image Gm2a according to the first mode is an image imitating a character string of "hit to the right." Further, when the second hit-to-right notification effect in the first mode is executed, the second hit-to-right notification sound in the first mode imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second right-handed notification sound according to the first mode is the sound of "throw right". The second hitting-to-right notification effect according to the first mode includes a display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first mode, a display effect of displaying the second hitting-right reporting image Gm2a according to the first mode, and a second hitting-right reporting effect according to the first mode. 2 It is configured by a sound effect that outputs a right-handed information sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2a according to the first mode will be referred to as the second right-hand hitting notification display effect according to the first mode, and the sound effect of outputting the second right-hand hitting notification sound will be referred to as the first mode. It may be referred to as a second hitting to right notification sound effect according to the first mode.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the second hitting to right notification effect is executed in the second mode, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2b in the second mode imitating a girl character. be. In addition, when the second hit-to-right notification effect is executed according to the second mode, the image display device 11 notifies that the game ball is recommended to be shot toward the area on the right side of the game board YB. A second hitting to right notification image Gm2b according to the second mode is displayed. For example, the second hitting to right notification image Gm2b according to the second mode is an image imitating a character string of "Please hit to the right." In this embodiment, the second hitting-to-right notification image Gm2b according to the second aspect is an image with a higher degree of expectation for advantageous setting than the second hitting-to-right notification image Gm2a according to the first aspect. Further, when the second hit-to-right notification effect in the second mode is executed, the second hit-to-right notification sound in the second mode imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second right-handed notification sound according to the second mode is the sound of "Please hit right." The second hitting to right notification effect according to the second mode includes a display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second mode, a display effect of displaying the second hitting to right reporting image Gm2b according to the second mode, and a second hitting to right notification effect according to the second mode. 2 It is configured by a sound effect that outputs a right-handed information sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2b according to the second mode will be referred to as the second right-hand hitting notification display effect according to the second mode, and the sound effect of outputting the second right-hand hitting notification sound will be referred to as the second mode. It may be referred to as a second hitting to right notification sound effect according to the second mode. Further, in the following description, when the second hit-to-right notification display effect according to the first mode and the second hit-to-right notification display effect according to the second mode are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the second hit-to-right notification display effect. When the second hit-to-right notification sound effect according to the first mode and the second hit-to-right notification sound effect according to the second mode are not distinguished, they may simply be referred to as the second hit-to-right notification sound effect. Further, in the following description, when the first hitting-to-right notification display effect and the second hitting-to-right notification display effect are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the hitting-to-right notification display effect, and the first hitting-to-right notification sound effect and the second When not distinguishing from the right-handed informational sound effect, it may simply be referred to as a right-handed informational sound effect.

Next, the opening effect in this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, there are a character opening effect based on the character being selected and a common opening effect not related to the character being selected. In this embodiment, either the character opening effect or the common opening effect is executed according to the type of the jackpot symbol. In the following description, the character opening effect may be indicated as "character OP effect", and the common opening effect may be indicated as "common OP effect".

The character OP effect will be described.
The character OP effect is an opening effect executed when the type of the jackpot pattern is the normal jackpot pattern. In this embodiment, there are a first character OP effect executed when a boy character is selected and a second character OP effect executed when a girl character is selected.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the first character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the first character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the first opening image Go1 indicating that the big win game is started. For example, the first opening image Go1 is an image imitating the character string "BOYS BONUS". Also, when the first character OP effect is executed, a first opening sound imitating a boy character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the first opening sound is the sound of "BOYS BONUS". The first character OP effect is composed of a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect of displaying the first opening image Go1, and a sound effect of outputting the first opening sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1 and the display effect of displaying the first opening image Go1 will be referred to as the first character OP display effect, and the sound effect of outputting the first opening sound will be referred to as the first character OP display effect. It may be indicated as character OP sound production.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the second character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Further, when the second character OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the second opening image Go2 indicating that the big win game is started. For example, the second opening image Go2 is an image imitating the character string "girl bonus". Also, when the second character OP effect is executed, a second opening sound imitating a girl character is output from the speaker Sp. For example, the second opening sound is the sound of "girl bonus". The second character OP effect is composed of a display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect of displaying the second opening image Go2, and a sound effect of outputting the second opening sound. In the following description, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2 and the display effect of displaying the second opening image Go2 will be referred to as the second character OP display effect, and the sound effect of outputting the second opening sound will be referred to as the second character OP display effect. It may be indicated as character OP sound production. Further, in the following description, when the first character OP display effect and the second character OP display effect are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the character OP display effect, and the first character OP sound effect and the second character OP sound effect are used. When not distinguishing between and, it may simply be referred to as a character OP sound effect.

Next, common OP effects will be described.
The common OP effect is an opening effect executed when the type of the jackpot symbol is the specific jackpot symbol.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the common OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a first character image Gc1 imitating a boy character. Further, when the common OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a second character image Gc2 imitating a girl character. Further, when the common OP effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays a common opening image Go3 indicating that a big win game is started. For example, the common opening image Go3 is an image imitating the character string "special bonus". When the common OP effect is executed, the speaker Sp outputs a common opening sound imitating a boy character and a common opening sound imitating a girl character. For example, the common opening sound is a "special bonus" sound. The common OP effect consists of a display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1, a display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2, a display effect of displaying the common opening image Go3, and a sound effect of outputting the common opening sound. there is In the following description, the display effect of displaying the first character image Gc1, the display effect of displaying the second character image Gc2, and the display effect of displaying the common opening image Go3 are referred to as the common OP display effect, and the common opening sound is output. The sound effect to be performed may be referred to as a common OP sound effect.

Thus, in this embodiment, in the common OP effect, a character image imitating the character being selected and a character image imitating the character not being selected are displayed. More specifically, a character image imitating each of the selectable characters is displayed. Also, in the common OP effect, a voice simulating the character being selected and a voice simulating the character not being selected are output. More specifically, character voices simulating each of the selectable characters are displayed.

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to determine whether or not to execute the above-described various advance notice effects and the effect mode in the case of execution (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect lottery process) will be described.

In this embodiment, the advance notice effect lottery process is executed when a special figure command and a variation start command are input. The advance notice effect lottery processing includes processing for determining whether or not the character advance notice effect is to be executed and the effect mode in the case where the character advance notice effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as character advance notice effect lottery processing). Further, the notice effect lottery processing includes processing for determining whether or not to execute the common notice effect, and the effect mode in the case of executing the common notice effect (hereinafter referred to as common notice effect lottery processing). For example, in the advance notice effect lottery processing, processing is executed in the order of character advance notice effect lottery processing and common advance notice effect lottery processing.

Character announcement effect lottery processing will be described.
In the character announcement effect lottery process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the character announcement effect based on the type of special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol command and the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command. And a character announcement effect lottery is executed for determining the effect mode in the case of executing the character announcement effect. When executing the character advance notice effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a increases the decision ratio in the case of a big win in the overall decision ratio when the character notice effect is executed compared to the non-execution of the character notice effect. A character announcement effect lottery is executed as follows. Further, when executing the character announcement effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the character announcement effect according to the second mode is a big hit in the whole determination ratio as compared with the character announcement effect according to the first mode. A lottery for character announcement performance is executed so as to increase the determination ratio. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control RAM 31c to store information that can specify the lottery result of the character announcement effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as character announcement effect information).

Thus, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit differs between the character advance notice effect according to the first mode and the character notice effect according to the second mode. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that when the character forewarning effect is executed, the type of the character foretelling effect to be executed differs depending on the degree of expectation for the big win. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the character announcement effect is executed, it can be said that the type of the character announcement sound effect executed is different depending on the degree of expectation for the big win. In this embodiment, it can be said that when the character announcement effect is executed, the type of the character announcement display effect to be executed is different depending on the degree of expectation for the big win.

Next, common notice effect lottery processing for determining whether or not to execute the common notice effect and the effect mode of the common notice effect when executing the common notice effect will be described. The common notice effect lottery process is one of processes in the notice effect lottery process.

In the common notice effect lottery process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the common notice effect based on the type of special symbol identifiable from the special symbol command and the variation pattern identifiable from the variation start command. , and a common announcement performance lottery for determining the performance mode in the case of executing the common announcement performance. When executing the common advance notice performance lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a increases the decision ratio in the case of a big win in the overall decision ratio when the common notice effect is executed compared to the non-execution of the common notice effect. A common notice effect lottery is executed as follows. Further, when executing the common advance notice effect lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the common notice effect according to the second mode is a big hit in the whole determination ratio as compared with the common notice effect according to the first mode. A common advance notice performance lottery is executed so that the determination ratio becomes high. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control RAM 31c to store information that can specify the lottery result of the common advance notice effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as common notice effect information).

Thus, in this embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit differs between the common advance notice effect according to the first mode and the common notice effect according to the second mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the common notice effect is executed, it can be said that the types of the common notice effect to be executed are different depending on the degree of expectation for the big hit. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the common notice effect is executed, it can be said that the types of the common notice sound effect executed according to the degree of expectation for the big hit are different. In this embodiment, when the common announcement effect is executed, it can be said that the types of the common announcement display effect executed according to the degree of expectation for the big win are different. That is, while the same common notice effect is executed regardless of the character information, the common notice effect executed in accordance with the degree of expectation for the big hit is different. In the common notice sound production, the same common notice sound is output regardless of the character information, while the type of common notice sound executed according to the degree of expectation for a big hit is different. In the common notice display performance, the same common notice image is output regardless of the character information, while the types of common notice images executed according to the degree of expectation for the big hit are different.

Next, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a for executing the characteristic effects in this embodiment described above will be described together with its operation.
First, character selection processing will be described.

The character selection process is a process related to character selection. The character selection process is executed when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a standby command and a variation start command. In the character selection process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute a character selection effect. Next, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a selection operation acceptance period for accepting an operation for selecting a character. The sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the selected character can be specified when the operation of the effect button BT is detected during the selection operation accepting period. That is, the character information is information that can specify the character being selected. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a detects an operation of the effect button BT during the selection operation reception period, it acquires character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and the acquired character information can specify a boy character. It is determined whether or not it is character information. When the acquired character information is boy character information, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the girl character can be specified. If the acquired character information is not boy character information, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the boy character can be specified. Thus, in this embodiment, the character information includes character information that can identify a boy character and character information that can identify a girl character. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a character that can be specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c as the currently selected character.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the selection operation acceptance period and ends the character selection process when the conditions for ending the selection operation acceptance period are met. For example, the condition for ending the selection operation acceptance period is when the jackpot game is started or when an error occurs. Thus, in this embodiment, a character can be selected when in a standby state (hereinafter referred to as game standby) and when a variable game is being executed. In the character selection process, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the character selection effect to be executed in different modes depending on whether the execution trigger of the character selection process is the input of the standby command or the input of the variation start command. can be In this embodiment, the operation of the effect button BT during the selection operation accepting period corresponds to the change condition of the character information. In this embodiment, the character information is changed when the condition for changing the character information is met. Character information corresponds to special information. Character information that can specify a boy character corresponds to the first special information. Character information that can specify a girl character corresponds to the second special information. As described above, in this embodiment, the character selection effect with different execution modes is executed according to the character information during game standby. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character selection effect with a different display mode is executed according to character information during game standby. Further, in this embodiment, a character selection effect with different execution modes is executed according to the character information during execution of the variable game. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character selection effect with different display modes is executed according to the character information during execution of the variable game.

Next, full error processing for executing the full error notification effect will be described.
In the full error process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a full error command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores full error information that can specify that a full error has occurred. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute a full error notification effect that can identify the occurrence of a full error. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute a full error notification effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, when a boy character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp to execute the first full error notification effect. Control. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a girl character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, it controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second full error notification effect. . That is, in this embodiment, the type of full error notification effect to be executed differs depending on the character information. When the full error command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the full error notification effect when another error notification effect is being executed.

After starting the full error notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image so as to end the full error notification effect when a predetermined full error notification time has elapsed since the start of the full error notification effect. It controls the display device 11 and the speaker Sp, and initializes information that can identify the occurrence of a full error. For example, the full error notification time is 30 seconds. Thus, in this embodiment, the input of the full error command is used as a trigger to execute the full error notification effect based on the character information. At this time, in the image display device 11, in addition to the character image based on the character information, a full error notification image for notifying that a full error has occurred is also displayed according to the character information. That is, the full error notification image Ge1 is an image based on the character information that can specify the boy character. Also, the full error notification image Ge2 is an image based on character information that can specify a girl character. Further, when the full error notification effect is executed, the speaker Sp also outputs a full error notification sound corresponding to the character information. That is, the first full error notification sound is a full error notification sound based on character information that can specify the boy character. The second full error notification sound is a full error notification sound based on character information that can specify a girl character. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the decoration lamp La to emit light in a luminous mode that suggests or specifies that a full error has occurred when executing the full error notification effect.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a, triggered by the input of one control command (full error command) from the main control CPU 30a, executes the full error notification effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information. Control. More specifically, when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the full error notification sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information. The sub control CPU 31a controls the execution of the full error notification display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a. A full error command is an example of special information that is one.

Next, magnetic error processing for executing the magnetic error notification effect will be described.
In the magnetic error processing, when a magnetic error command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the sub-control RAM 31c to store magnetic error information that can specify that a magnetic error has occurred. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute a magnetic error notification capable of specifying that a magnetic error has occurred. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the same magnetic error notification effect regardless of the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. When the magnetic error command is input, when another error notification effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a does not cause the magnetic error notification effect to be executed.

After starting the magnetic error notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the magnetic error notification when a predetermined magnetic error notification time has elapsed since the start of the magnetic error notification. 11 and the speaker Sp, and initializes information that can identify the occurrence of a magnetic error. In this embodiment, the magnetic error annunciation time is longer than the full error annunciation time. For example, the magnetic error notification time is 60 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, the magnetic error notification effect regardless of the character information is executed with the input of the magnetic error command as a trigger. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the decoration lamp La to emit light in a light emission mode that suggests or specifies that a magnetic error has occurred when executing the magnetic error notification effect.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification effect regardless of the character information when controlling the effect triggered by the input of one control command (magnetic error command) from the main control CPU 30a. do. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification sound effect regardless of the character information when controlling the effect triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a controls the performance triggered by the input of the control command 1 from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the magnetic error notification display performance regardless of the character information.

Next, processing for executing the power-on notification effect (hereinafter referred to as power-on notification effect execution processing) will be described. In this embodiment, the power-on notification effect execution process is a process executed in the secondary return process. That is, the power-on notification effect execution process is a part of the auxiliary return process.

In the power-on notification effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the power-on notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the power-on notification effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, when a boy character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp to execute the first power-on notification effect. Control. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a girl character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, it controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second power-on notification effect. . That is, in this embodiment, the type of power-on notification effect to be executed differs depending on the character information.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the power-on notification effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of one control command (return command) from the main control CPU 30a. do. More specifically, when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the power-on notification sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the power-on notification display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a. A return command is an example of special information that is 1.

Next, the hitting to the right notification effect execution process for executing the hitting to the right notification effect will be described.
In the right hitting notification effect execution process, when the state 2 designation command or the state 3 designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp to execute the right hitting notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute a right-handed notification effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Specifically, when a boy character is specified from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp to execute the first right-handed notification effect. Control. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies a girl character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, it controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second right-hand hitting notification effect. . That is, in this embodiment, the hitting to the right notification effect to be executed differs according to the character information.

Further, when executing the right-handed notification effect, the sub-control CPU 31a is more advantageous than the right-handed notification effect according to the second mode in the entire determination ratio. A right-handed informing performance is executed so that a determination ratio is high when a set value is set. That is, in this embodiment, the effect mode of the hitting-to-the-right notification effect to be executed is determined based on the set value information.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by inputting one control command (state 2 designation command and state 3 designation command) from the main control CPU 30a. Control the execution of the notification effect. More specifically, when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the right-hand hitting notification sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the right-handed notification display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a. Each of the state 2-specifying command and the state 3-specifying command is an example of 1 special information.

Next, the opening processing for executing the opening effect will be described.
In the opening process, when the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp to execute the opening effect based on the opening command. At this time, when it is specified from the opening command that it is the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image so as to execute the opening effect based on the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. It controls the display device 11 and the speaker Sp. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies a boy character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c when it is specified from the opening command that it is the opening of a jackpot game based on normal jackpot symbols. Then, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are controlled so as to execute the first character OP effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies from the opening command that it is the opening of a jackpot game based on normal jackpot symbols, and specifies a girl character from the character information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. , the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are controlled to execute the second character OP effect. Further, when the opening of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot pattern can be specified from the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp to execute the common OP effect.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character OP effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information, triggered by the input of one control command (opening command) from the main control CPU 30a. . More specifically, when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls execution of the character OP sound effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information. The sub control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character OP display effect based on the combination of the control command and the character information when one control command is input from the main control CPU 30a. An opening command that can specify the opening of a jackpot game based on a normal jackpot pattern is an example of 1 special information.

In addition, in this embodiment, character OP effects with different execution modes are executed according to the character information during execution of the jackpot game. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character OP sound effect with different output modes is executed according to the character information during execution of the jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, a character OP display effect is executed in which the display mode is different according to the character information during execution of the jackpot game.

Next, processing for executing the advance notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. 15 .
FIG. 15(a) shows a situation where the variable game is started at time T10. At this time, it is assumed that the selected character is a boy character. Also, it is assumed that execution of the character announcement effect is determined in the variable game. At time T11, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable game, it is time to execute the first character announcement effect. At time T11, when the execution timing of the first character notice effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the first character notice effect based on the character information and the character notice effect information. In this embodiment, when a boy character is specified from the character information, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the character advance notice effect according to the first mode or the character notice effect according to the second mode from the character notice effect information. When it is specified, it is determined that the first character announcement effect is to be executed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies a girl character from the character information, or specifies non-execution of the character announcement effect from the character announcement effect information, it determines not to execute the first character announcement effect. When executing the first character advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the first character notice effect according to the effect mode based on the character notice effect information. As a premise, at time T11, the boy character is selected and execution of the character announcement effect is decided, so the first character announcement effect is executed.

At time T12, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated during the selection operation acceptance period of the character selection effect during execution of the first character advance notice effect. As a premise, when the effect button BT is operated, the character being selected is a boy character. That is, when the effect button BT is operated, the character information stores information that can specify the boy character. Therefore, upon detecting the operation of the effect button BT at time T12, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the girl character can be specified. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not terminate the first character announcement effect that can be executed while the boy character is being selected, but continues to execute the first character announcement effect.

At time T13a, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted. At this time, the character information stores information that can specify the girl character. After that, at the time point T13b, it is assumed that the main control CPU 30a executes the return process as the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. At time T13b, the sub-control CPU 31a executes sub-return processing based on the return command input from the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a power-on notification effect execution process in the return process, and controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the power-on notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second power-on notification effect based on the identification of the girl character from the character information. That is, during the execution of the first power-on notification effect, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the return command as a trigger. A second power-on notification effect based on a combination of command and character information can be executed. More specifically, during the execution of the first power-on notification sound effect, if the power supply is restarted after being cut off, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the sub-control CPU 31a inputting a return command. , it is possible to execute the second power-on notification sound effect based on the combination of the return command and the character information. Also, during the execution of the first power-on notification display effect, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the return command by the sub-control CPU 31a. A second power-on notification display effect can be executed based on a combination of the return command and the character information.

FIG. 15(b) shows a situation where the variable game is started at time T20. Assume that the character being selected at this time is a boy character. Also, it is assumed that execution of the character announcement effect is determined in the variable game. From time T20 to time T21a, the situation is the same as from time T10 to time T11. That is, at time T21a, the first character announcement effect is executed. The first character announcement effect is executed from time T21a to time T21b. After that, at the time T22, it is assumed that the normal ready-to-win effect is executed as the same effect symbol is derived to the ready-to-win forming row. At this time, the player can specify in advance that the execution timing of the second character advance notice effect will come due to the execution of the normal ready-to-win effect.

At time T23, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated before the execution timing of the second character advance notice effect arrives during the selection operation acceptance period of the character selection effect. As a premise, when the effect button BT is operated, the character being selected is a boy character. That is, when the effect button BT is operated, the character information stores information that can specify the boy character. Therefore, upon detecting the operation of the effect button BT at time T23, the sub-control CPU 31a updates the character information so that the girl character can be specified.

At time T24a, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the normal ready-to-win effect, it is time to execute the second character advance notice effect. At time T24a, when the execution timing of the second character announcement effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the second character announcement effect based on the character information and the character announcement effect information. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a, in the case where the girl character is specified from the character information, executes the character announcement effect according to the first mode or the character announcement effect according to the second mode from the character announcement effect information. When it is specified, it is determined that the second character announcement effect is to be executed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies a boy character from the character information or specifies non-execution of the character announcement effect from the character announcement effect information, it determines not to execute the second character announcement effect. When executing the second character advance notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the second character notice effect in the effect mode based on the character notice effect information. At time T24a, a girl character is selected and execution of the character announcement effect is decided, so the second character announcement effect is executed from time T24a to time T24b. Note that even if a boy character is selected by operating the effect button BT during the selection operation acceptance period of the character selection effect during execution of the second character preview effect, the sub-control CPU 31a To continuously execute the second character announcement performance without ending the two character announcement performance.

Thereafter, at time T25, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, it is time to execute the common advance notice effect. At time T25, when the execution timing of the common notice effect arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the common notice effect based on the common notice effect information. When executing the common notice effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp so as to execute the common notice effect in the effect mode based on the common notice effect information.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of a plurality of control commands (special figure command and variation start command) from the main control CPU 30a, and the character notice based on the combination of the control command and the character information Control the execution of the performance. More specifically, when a plurality of control commands are input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character announcement sound effect based on the combination of the control commands and the character information. When a plurality of control commands are input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a controls the execution of the character preview display effect based on the combination of the control commands and the character information. A special figure command and a variation start command are examples of a plurality of special commands.

In addition, in this embodiment, a character announcement effect with different execution modes is executed according to the character information during execution of the variable game. More specifically, in this embodiment, a character forewarning sound effect with different output modes is executed according to the character information during execution of the variable game. In addition, in this embodiment, a character preview display effect with a different display mode is executed according to the character information during execution of the variable game.

Also, in this embodiment, a plurality of different character announcement effects can be executed during the period from the start of a predetermined variation game to the start of the next variation game, according to character information. More specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of different character announcement sound effects can be executed during the period from when a predetermined variation game is started until when the next variation game is started, according to character information. Also, in this embodiment, a plurality of different character announcement display effects can be executed during the period from the start of a predetermined variation game to the start of the next variation game, depending on the character information. Also, the timing at which the character announcement effect is started differs depending on the character information. More specifically, the timing at which the character announcement sound effect is started differs according to the character information. Also, the timing at which the character preview display effect is started differs depending on the character information.

Further, when the character foretelling effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays not only the character image based on the character information but also the foretelling image suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit according to the character information. That is, the preview images Gy1a and Gy1b are images based on character information that can identify the boy character. Also, the preview images Gy2a and Gy2b are images based on character information that can specify a girl character. In this embodiment, the character information can be said to be information relating to the display mode of the character preview display effect for outputting the character image. That is, the sub-control RAM 31c stores character information as special information relating to the display mode of the character preview display effect for outputting the character image.

Further, when the character announcement effect is executed, the character announcement sound corresponding to the character information is also output from the speaker Sp. That is, the first character announcement sound is a character announcement sound based on character information that can specify a boy character. Also, the second character announcement sound is a character announcement sound based on character information that can specify a girl character. In this embodiment, the character information can be said to be information relating to the output mode of the character announcement sound effect for outputting the character sound. That is, the secondary control RAM 31c stores character information as special information relating to the output mode of the character announcement sound presentation for outputting the character sound.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, when the condition for changing the character information is satisfied, the execution mode of the character announcement sound effect changes. Since it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the notice sound effect, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

(2) According to this embodiment, since the execution of the character forewarning sound effect is also restarted with the resumption of the power supply, even if the power supply is interrupted while the character forewarning sound effect is being executed, the game is played. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest in In addition, since the type of character forewarning sound effect to be executed changes with the resumption of power supply, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming bored with the character forewarning sound effect.

(3) According to this embodiment, when the condition for changing the character information is established, the execution mode of the character advance notice display effect is changed. It is possible to suppress boredom with the advance notice display effect. In addition, since the type of character image displayed in the character advance notice display effect differs depending on the degree of expectation for the big win, the character notice display effect can be focused on, and as a result, the amusement of the game can be improved. Since the display mode of the common announcement performance of displaying a common image regardless of the character information is different depending on the degree of expectation for a big win, it is easy for the player to recognize whether the situation is such that a big win can be expected.

(4) According to this embodiment, the display mode of the display effects displayed during execution of the variable game, during execution of the jackpot game, and during game standby are different based on the character information, so that the game can be played for a long time. When performed, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game even in a situation where the character announcement sound effect is not executed.

(5) According to this embodiment, since the common notice display effect can be executed regardless of the character information, the common notice display effect makes it easy for the player to recognize whether the situation is such that a big win can be expected. .

(6) According to this embodiment, since a plurality of character announcement sound effects can be executed during the period from the start of a predetermined variation game to the start of the next variation game, it is possible to reduce the interest in the game. can be suppressed.

(7) According to this embodiment, since the start timing of the character announcement sound effect differs depending on the character information, the player does not get tired of the character sound effect even after playing the game for a long time. can be further suppressed.

It should be noted that the above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
The termination condition of the selection operation acceptance period may be set not to be met when an error occurs, or may be met when a specific error occurs. In this case, when an effect based on character information is executed in the error notification effect corresponding to the error that is occurring, when the selected character changes, the effect mode of the error notification effect may not change. The rendering mode of the error notification rendering may be changed to a rendering mode based on the changed character.

・There may be an effect based on a character that is not currently selected. For example, there may be an effect related to a girl character that can be executed while a boy character is being selected, and an effect related to a boy character that can be executed while a girl character is being selected. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of performing control so that, when a boy character is specified from the character information, an effect relating to a girl character is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of performing control to execute an effect related to a boy character when a girl character is specified from the character information.

- The sub-control RAM 31c does not have to be a storage means that can be backed up.
- Also, the sub-control RAM 31c does not need to back up the character information. In this case, the power-on notification effect may be executed based on the initialized character information. For example, the initialized character information may specify a boy character, may specify a girl character, or may specify another character different from the boy character and the girl character. may be

・In addition, the sub-control RAM 31c does not need to back up the set value information.
- In the above-described embodiment, the condition for changing the character information is established by operating the effect button BT during the selection operation reception period, but the condition is not limited to this. For example, the condition for changing the character information may be established based on the result of a predetermined lottery performed by the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, for example, the character information change condition may be provided with a plurality of performance modes, and may be satisfied when the effect mode change condition is satisfied. That is, the condition for changing the character information may be established by changing the presentation mode.

- In addition to or instead of the various effects described above, there may be another display effect with a different display mode depending on the character information. In this case, the other display effect may be a display effect of displaying a character image, or a display effect of displaying an image different from the character image. Another display effect is preferably executed during at least one of execution of the variable game, execution of the big win game, and game standby. In this case, another display effect may be constantly executed during at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the big win game, and the game standby. Another display effect may be executed based on a combination of one or more control commands and character information.

- In addition to or instead of the various effects described above, there may be other sound effects with different output modes depending on the character information. In this case, the different sound effect may be a sound effect outputting the character sound, or may be a sound effect outputting a sound different from the character sound. Another sound effect may be executed during at least one of execution of the variable game, execution of the big win game, and game standby. In this case, another sound effect may be always performed during at least one of the execution of the variable game, the execution of the big win game, and the game standby. Also, another sound effect may be executed based on a combination of one or more control commands and character information.

- The execution timing of the character announcement effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the first character announcement effect and the second character announcement effect may have the same start timing and/or end timing. Further, for example, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be different between the first character announcement effect in the first mode and the first character announcement effect in the second mode. Further, for example, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be different between the second character foretelling effect in the first mode and the second character foretelling effect in the second mode.

- The execution timing of the common notice effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, one or both of the start timing and the end timing of the common announcement effect may be the same as the first character announcement effect according to the first mode. Further, for example, in the common announcement effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the first character announcement effect according to the second mode. Further, for example, in the common announcement effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the second character announcement effect according to the first mode. Further, for example, in the common announcement effect, one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be the same as the second character announcement effect according to the second mode.

- The first character announcement effect may be executed triggered by the input of a command other than the special figure command and the variation start command. For example, the first character announcement effect may be executed when a command capable of specifying the execution of the first character announcement effect is input.

- The second character advance notice effect may be executed triggered by the input of a command other than the special figure command and the variation start command. For example, the second character foretelling effect may be executed when a command capable of specifying the execution of the second character foretelling effect is input.

· The common notice effect may be executed with the input of a command different from the special figure command and the fluctuation start command as a trigger. For example, the common notice effect may be executed triggered by input of a command that can specify the execution of the first common notice effect.

When determining the production mode of the right-handed notification effect, if it is an arbitrary first setting, the right-handed notification effect of the first mode is executed, and if it is a second setting that is different from the first setting, the second setting is performed. Two modes of hitting to the right notification effect may be executed. That is, the hitting to the right notification effect may be different depending on the set value information.

- Although the sub-control CPU 31a specifies which jackpot symbol is the opening of the jackpot game based on the opening command, it is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify which jackpot symbol is the opening of the jackpot game based on the combination of the special figure command and the opening command. That is, the opening effect may be executed based on a combination of the special figure command, the opening command, and the character information. In this case, the opening command may not be able to specify whether the opening of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern or the opening of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot pattern is started.

- The opening effect may include another opening effect in addition to or instead of the character OP effect and the common OP effect. For example, another opening effect may be an effect with a different execution mode based on character information. When another opening effect can be executed in addition to the character OP effect and the common OP effect, as the types of the big win patterns, in addition to the normal big win patterns and the specific big win patterns, another big win pattern is provided. The opening effect is preferably an opening effect of a big win game based on another big win pattern. In this case, when the jackpot pattern is the normal jackpot pattern and when the jackpot pattern is another jackpot pattern, the opening performance based on the character information is executed, while the different opening performance is executed. That is, the execution mode of the opening effect based on the selected character may differ based on the start of the opening, the character information, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

- In addition to or instead of the opening effect, at least one of the round effect and the ending effect may vary in execution mode based on the type of the jackpot pattern and the character information. That is, the execution mode of at least a part of the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect may be changed based on the type of the jackpot pattern and the character information.

When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the big win game, a big win return performance that can specify the return during the big win game may be executed. In this case, the big hit return production may be a production with different execution modes based on the combination of the return command and the character information, and a common production may be executed regardless of the combination of the return command and the character information. can be In addition, when the big win return performance is configured to be executed, the big win return performance is executed in place of the power-on notification performance, and is executed in an execution mode in which the start of power supply can be specified. can be

- In addition to the sub control board 31, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that exclusively controls the image display device 11 may be provided. In addition, such a sub-sub-control board and other effects and boards that control notifications may be included in the sub-control board.

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

· The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the variation game for the number of times is completed. In addition, pachinko game machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine having specifications in which the above-described falling machine and the V-variable machine are mixed.

A state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game (for example, a small winning RUSH) may be generated. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to the high base state.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(a) During execution of the variable game, during execution of the jackpot game, and during game standby, the display mode of the display effect displayed according to the character information may be different.

(b) It is preferable that the common display effect can be executed regardless of the character information.
(c) According to the character information, it is preferable that a plurality of different character sound effects can be executed during the period from the start of a predetermined variation game to the start of the next variation game.

(d) At least one of the timing at which the character sound effect is started and the timing at which the character sound effect is finished may be different according to the character information.

10 Pachinko game machine 11 Image display device 30 Main control board 30a Main control CPU 30b Main control ROM 30c Main control RAM 31 Sub control board 31a Sub control CPU, 31b... ROM for sub-control, 31c... RAM for sub-control, GH... Image display area.

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In a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect,
a main control means;
A sub-control means that can input a control command output from the main control means and controls the execution of the production based on the input control command;
a storage means for storing information;
and an output means for executing a sound effect as the effect,
The storage means stores special information relating to an output mode of character sound effects for outputting character sounds,
Triggered by the fulfillment of the condition for changing the special information, the special information is changed,
When a special command is input from the main control means, the sub control means controls execution of character sound effects based on the combination of the special command and the special information,
When the sub control means controls the execution of the sound effect triggered by the input of a specific command different from the special command from the main control means, the sub control means controls the execution of the common sound effect regardless of the special information,
The special information includes first special information and second special information different from the first special information,
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during execution of the character sound effect based on the combination of the special command and the first special information, the sub control means outputs the special command and when a special command different from the specific command is input, a character sound effect different from the character sound effect can be executed based on the combination of the special command and the second special information. A game machine characterized by

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