JP2018088972A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving player's interest in games.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a performance display device having an image display part which displays images and a speaker which outputs sound. The game machine performs control of executing performances including display of images and output of sound. The game machine can execute a first performance indicating an expectation degree of a jackpot which is a jackpot granted according to a type of an image displayed in the image display part during execution of a variation game, and a second performance indicating an expectation degree of a jackpot which is a jackpot granted according to a type of sound output from the speaker when the same specific image is displayed in the image display part during execution of the variation game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine is in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the game result of the symbol variation game. In such a gaming machine, various effects are executed in order to enhance the expectation for an advantageous state.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a variation pattern is determined, an image corresponding to the variation pattern is displayed, and a sound is output. In this case, the display of the image and the output of the sound are executed so as to correspond to each other, thereby enhancing the production effect and predicting the expectation degree of being in an advantageous state, thereby improving the interest of the game. Yes.

JP 2011-255210 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, the display of the image and the output of the sound are executed so as to correspond to each other. However, for example, it is possible to predict the sound output from the displayed image. There is a risk of being monotonous, and it is desired to further enhance the interest of the game.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that is in an advantageous state for a player in accordance with the game result of a symbol variation game, a display means having a display area for displaying an image, and a sound from which sound is output. Output means, and effect control means for performing control including execution of display including image display and sound output, and the effect control means is provided in the display area of the display means during execution of the symbol variation game. The first effect indicating the degree of expectation of the advantageous state depending on the type of image displayed, and the sound output when the same specific image is displayed in the display area of the display means during the execution of the symbol variation game The gist of the invention is that it is possible to execute the second effect indicating the degree of expectation of the advantageous state depending on the type of sound output from the means.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the first effect is an effect that is executed in a first period during which the symbol variation game is being executed, and the second effect is that the symbol variation game is being executed and the first effect is It is good also as a structure which is the effect performed in the 2nd period which does not overlap with a period.

  Regarding the gaming machine, when the specific image is displayed, the sound output from the sound output means includes a first sound and a second sound, and a special display in the display area of the display means. The image displayed in the area includes a first special image corresponding to the first sound, and the effect control unit performs control based on any one of the effect patterns of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The plurality of types of effect patterns include an effect pattern for displaying the first special image in the special display area and outputting the first sound from the sound output means, and the special display area. It is good also as a structure with the production | generation pattern for displaying the said 1st special image and outputting the said 2nd sound from the said sound output means.

  Regarding the gaming machine, when the specific image is displayed, the sound output from the sound output means includes a first sound and a second sound, and a special display in the display area of the display means. The images displayed in the area include a first special image corresponding to the first sound and a second special image corresponding to the second sound. The first special image and the second special image Is an image displayed during display of the specific image, and the effect control means performs control to execute an effect based on any one of the effect patterns, and the plurality of types of effect patterns. In the effect pattern, an effect pattern for displaying the first special image in the special display area and outputting the first sound from the sound output means, and the second special image in the special display area are displayed. Sound output It may be configured to have the effect pattern for outputting the second sound from the stage.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a production pattern. The figure which shows the various productions corresponding to production types. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation timing in a fluctuation | variation game, (b)-(d) is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation in execution of a fluctuation | variation game. (A)-(i) is a figure which shows the display mode of the image in an effect display apparatus, and the output mode of the audio | voice output from a speaker.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP as sound output means. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT as an operation means that can be operated by the player.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game as the variation games for displaying the special symbols in a variation and fixed stop display. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) with the end of the variable game. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss (a missed display result). When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH (display area) for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16 as a display means, display effects related to the variable game are performed. Specifically, a plurality of types of effect symbols (so-called “decorative symbols”) are arranged in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). An effect design variation game that is displayed in a varied manner is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variable game is started, the effect symbols in each column are variablely displayed (varied) along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, it may be a reach symbol combination to form a reach state. As the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols in a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type, and columns other than the specific column (this book) In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In this embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot symbol is defined as a symbol combination in which all rows of the design symbols are of the same type, and the out-of-line symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination in which the symbols of the entire row are not of the same type. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, “variable display” is a state in which the type of special symbol or effect symbol is changing, and “definite stop display” is a state in which the special symbol or effect symbol is definitely stopped. It is. “Temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a fixed stop display.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 21 through which a game ball can enter. A first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is provided in the back of the first starting winning opening 21. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the first variable game can be given and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a through which a game ball can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start prize port 22a is provided in the back of the second start prize port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normal electric combination) for opening and closing the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal electric winning combination actuator FDA (see FIG. 2). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 22a (a ball entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a ball entry is permitted). Operate. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning opening 23a through which a game ball can enter. A count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is provided in the back of the special winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is given.

  The special prize opening 23a is provided with a special prize opening door 23b (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the special prize opening 23a by the operation of the special prize opening actuator DA (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operate. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When a big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is operated in an open state according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 23a is opened, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 23a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when the big hit game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, the big hit game given according to the game result of the variable game corresponds to the advantageous state.

  A first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21, but the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. The number of first variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called first start pending memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first pending memory number) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. The number of second variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called second start-up storage number (hereinafter referred to as the second reservation storage number) is displayed.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is provided on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of common symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an operation gate 25 through which game balls can enter (pass). The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered. When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  When the normal hit game is given, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a jackpot lottery probability variation state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is higher than the gaming state (low probability state) that is not in the probability change state of the jackpot lottery. It is. In this embodiment, the probability variation state of the big hit lottery is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. In the following explanation, when the term “probability variation state” or “probability variation state” is simply indicated, it means the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery, and “non-probability variation state” or “non-probability variation state” is abbreviated. "Indicates a gaming state that is not the probability variation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 22a as compared to a low base state that is not a high base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery is larger than that in the low base state, and the opening / closing member 22b is based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time longer than that in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the fourth control is executed in the high base state. The fourth control is control for shortening the variation time of the variation game that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the variation game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called “fluctuation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the probability variation state. That is, the probability variation state and the high base state are game states that can be given in an overlapping manner.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21 is provided below the effect display device 16, and the second flow on the right side of the game board YB is caused by flowing down the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB. It is easier for a game ball to enter than to flow down the road Y. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning port 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the first flow path X so that the game ball can enter the first start winning port 21. There is a tendency to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second start winning port 22a, and a big winning port 23a are provided in order from the top. Rather than letting down the flow path X, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the operating gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the big winning opening 23a. For this reason, in a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the second flow path Y in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a. There is a tendency to fire. Even in the big hit game, there is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path Y in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23a.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the end of the variable game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be decided, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is It is to be granted.

Here, the specifications of the so-called pachinko gaming machine such as the jackpot probability and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, as the big hit probability, 410/65536 (about 1/160) is defined in the non-probable variation state, and 1850/65536 (approximately 1/36) is defined in the probability variation state. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from two types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Which of the two types of jackpots will be awarded is determined according to a special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 100 types of jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are classified for each type of jackpot.
Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11, 65 jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZA and 35 jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZB. Similarly, among the big hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, 65 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol Zb. Yes.

  In the following, the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 as a jackpot based on symbol ZA, and the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol Za is confirmed on the second special symbol display device 12 The big hits that are stopped and displayed are shown as big hits based on the symbol Za. In the same manner, the jackpot symbol that is classified into the symbol ZB is a big hit based on the symbol ZB, and the jackpot symbol that is classified into the symbol Zb is the second special symbol display device 12. The jackpots that are confirmed and stopped are shown as jackpots based on the symbol Zb.

  In all of these jackpot games, “15 times” is specified as the specified number of rounds, and “25 s” is specified as the maximum time of each round game. In addition, “9” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the grand prize opening 23a in one round game. In each jackpot game, the opening time, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds), and the ending time are defined as fixed times.

  After the jackpot game given when winning the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game given when winning the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb. The big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is ended is indicated as a probability variation big hit, and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb to which the positive change state is not given after the big hit game is ended is indicated as a non-probable big hit.

  After the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za, the high base state is awarded until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, after the big hit game given when winning the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the high base state is given up to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of the variable game. The

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the results of the various processes.

  A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode of the effect display device 16 (display images such as effect symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The sub control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 output detection signals to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to each special symbol display device 11, 12, each holding display device 13, 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the special prize opening actuator DA and the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA. The main control CPU 30a controls the special prize opening actuator DA and the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variation game, and the content of the effect of the variation game, such as whether or not a big hit lottery is made, whether there is a reach effect, etc. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern that identifies a jackpot variation effect, a loss reach variation pattern that identifies a loss reach variation effect, and a loss variation pattern that identifies a loss variation effect. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied.

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach production determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (big hit type). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. In the sub control RAM 31c, a sub operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is provided is stored. The sub control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the storage area of the sub control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. In the sub-control ROM 31b, various image data (production data, image data such as various background images, characters, characters, etc.), various light emission data, various audio data (background sound (so-called “BGM”) and sound effects) (So-called “SE”) or the like) is stored. The sub control board 31, the effect display device 16, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16, the light emission content of the decoration lamp LA, and the output content from the speaker SP based on the effect control program. As described above, in this embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a that performs display control including display of an image on the effect display device 16, output of sound from the speaker SP, and emission of the decoration lamp LA corresponds to the effect control means. To do.

The sub control board 31 and the effect button BT are connected. When the operation signal from the effect button BT is input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls according to the operation signal.
Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than ().

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21 can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 21), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. The second reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative (second When the upper limit number of the reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second hold control process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, and the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is reserved). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed and the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied and the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is held) When the first variation game being played exists), the execution condition for the first variation game is satisfied. As described above, when the start condition for the first variation game and the start condition for the second variation game are both established, the execution condition for the second variation game is established, and the main control CPU 30 a Precisely execute a variable game.

  When the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines a random number value (a random number value for hit determination, a variation pattern distribution random value, a special symbol distribution random number) related to the first variation game. And the random number for reach determination) are read from the main control RAM 30c for the first variation game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to display the subtracted first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold storage number to the sub-control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for confirming and stopping the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the deviation variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (the random number for hit determination, the random value for variation pattern distribution, the special symbol distribution for the second variation game). Among the random numbers for random use and the random numbers for reach determination) are read out from the main control RAM 30c according to the second change game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 14 so as to display the subtracted second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number to the sub control board 31.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number value, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variable game that is a jackpot, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command indicating that the opening time has started to the sub-control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time is over, and outputs a round command to the sub control board 31 instructing the start of the round game when the round game starts. The main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the grand prize opening 23a to be closed, and keeps the big prize opening 23a closed until a predetermined round interval time has elapsed for each round game. maintain. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a is a value indicating the number of times of giving the high base state when the high base state is given with a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) as the upper limit based on the type of jackpot. Is set in the main operation frequency flag. The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation count flag by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and resets the value of the main operation flag when it becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30a generates an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The operation number designation command is output to the sub-control board 31 in a command output process different from this process. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

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

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, a fixed stop display is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the effect symbol to be performed is determined.

  That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the loss reach when the specified reach stop symbol is specified when the designated final stop symbol is the loss symbol. When the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the discrepancy when the discrepancy variation pattern is designated.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the effect symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To do. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variation game and displays the determined symbol combination in a fixed stop manner.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a gives a value indicating that the probability changing state is given when the probability changing state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished. Set to sub-probability change flag.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the high base state is given when the high base state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished. Set the value to the secondary action flag. In addition, when the high base state is given, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the number of variable games to which the high base state is given in the sub operation number counter. The sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number counter based on the value designated by the operation number designation command. When the value of the counter operation number counter becomes “0”, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is not given to the sub operation flag.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not to execute a deviation reach effect when it is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP16 to HP18 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP13 to HP15 are defined as outlier reach fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  The fluctuation pattern HP12 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP11. The fluctuation pattern HP12 is a fluctuation pattern in which the high base state is more easily selected than the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened than in the low base state.

  The fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP16 are fluctuation patterns in which a normal reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “NR”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14 and HP17 are variation patterns in which the first super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed after the NR effect is executed. The variation patterns HP15 and HP18 are variation patterns in which a second super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed after the NR effect is executed.

  As described above, the NR effect, the SR1 effect, and the SR2 effect are executed both when the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined and when the reach fluctuation pattern is determined, thereby suggesting the big hit expectation degree. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is such that when the SR2 effect is executed after the NR effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the SR1 effect is executed after the NR effect is executed. Is determined. Further, the variation pattern is determined so that the big hit expectation is higher when the SR1 effect is executed after the NR effect is executed than when the SR1 effect and the SR2 effect are not executed when the NR effect is executed. . In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree includes a case where the big hit is not always a big hit (0% expected big hit) and a case where the big hit is always a big hit (100% expected big hit).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern for specifying the effect contents by the effect display device 16, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and the like based on the change pattern specified by the input change pattern specifying command. To do. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to execute an effect by the effect display device 16, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and the like based on the determined effect pattern. The effect pattern indicates an image pattern of an image displayed on the effect display device 16, a light emission pattern of a lamp from which the decoration lamp LA is emitted, a sound pattern (sound pattern) of a sound output from the speaker SP, and the like. It is. Even from this, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to execute an effect based on the image pattern, the light emission pattern, and the sound pattern.

  In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns (a plurality of types of image patterns and a plurality of types of sound patterns) is selected based on a variation pattern that can specify whether a big hit game is awarded (whether it is a big hit) The sub-control CPU 31a that determines whether or not corresponds to effect pattern determination means and sound pattern determination means.

Here, an effect pattern is demonstrated with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5.
As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of performance patterns are associated with one variation pattern, and any one of the plurality of performance patterns corresponding to the determined variation pattern is selected by a predetermined lottery. It is determined. As a specific example, when the variation pattern HP17 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, any one of the production patterns EP17A to EP17E is determined by a predetermined lottery.

  Each of the plurality of types of effect patterns includes an image pattern related to an image to be displayed on the effect display device 16, a sound pattern related to sound output from the speaker SP, and the like. In particular, each of the plurality of types of effect patterns includes an image pattern and a sound pattern when the first effect is executed in the first period during the execution of the variable game, and a second period during the execution of the variable game. The image pattern and the sound pattern when the second effect is executed are included.

  The first effect is an effect indicating the degree of big hit expectation depending on the type of image to be displayed, and is an effect in which sound corresponding to the type of image to be displayed is output. In this case, there is a one-to-one relationship between the image type and the audio type. Further, the first period in which the first effect is executed is a period in which the normal change in which the reach effect is not executed and the period in which the NR effect is executed in the period during which the variable game is being executed. That is, the first period is a period from the start of the variable game to the end of the NR effect among the periods during the execution of the variable game.

  On the other hand, the second effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot depending on the type of image to be displayed, and also indicates the degree of expectation of jackpot depending on the type of sound output even when a similar image is displayed. Production. In this case, there is a relationship in which a plurality of types of sounds correspond to one type of image. The second period in which the second effect is executed is an effect that is executed in a period after the start of the super reach effect in the period during which the variable game is being executed. That is, the second period is a period from the start of the super reach effect until the end of the change game, among the periods during the execution of the change game when the super reach effect is executed.

  In particular, each of the plurality of types of effect patterns is divided for each effect type, such as the type of image to be displayed and the type of sound to be output, such as a character image and a caption image. Specifically, the effect patterns EP14A, EP14C, EP17A, EP17C, and EP17E are effect patterns for executing the SR1 effect in which the character A and the character B battle each other (the character type is shown in parentheses in the figure). . The effect patterns EP14B, EP14D, EP17B, EP17D, and EP17F are effect patterns for executing the SR1 effect in which the character A and the character C battle each other. The effect patterns EP15A, EP15C, EP18A, EP18C, and EP18E are effect patterns for executing the SR2 effect in which the character A and the character D battle each other. The effect patterns EP15B, EP15D, EP18B, EP18D, and EP18F are effect patterns for executing the SR2 effect in which the character A and the character E play each other.

  The effect patterns EP14A, EP14B, EP15A, EP15B, EP17A, EP17B, EP18A, and EP18B are effect patterns for executing a normal effect as the second effect (shown as “normal” in the drawing). The production patterns EP14C, EP14D, EP15C, EP15D, EP17C, EP17D, EP18C, and EP18D are production patterns for executing the production performance as the second production (shown as “actual” in the drawing). The production patterns EP17E, EP17F, EP18E, and EP18F are production patterns for executing a foreign language production as the second production (shown as “foreign” in the figure).

  The normal effect, the live effect, and the foreign language effect are classified according to the type of image pattern and sound pattern in the second effect. The normal effect is an effect in which the words of each character in the super reach effect are expressed in native language audio and native language subtitles. The live performance is an effect in which the live status of each character in the super reach production is expressed by live audio and live captions. The foreign language effect is an effect in which the words of each character in the super reach effect are expressed by foreign language audio and native language subtitles.

  In the present embodiment, the native language speech and the foreign language speech are the same background sounds, and are sounds in which sound effects having the same content but different languages are output. In addition, the native language speech, the foreign language speech, and the live speech are the same background sound, and the sound that is output is the same language but the sound effect that is different content is output. Of course, for example, the background sound itself may be different, and both the content and the language may be different.

  Describing in detail with reference to FIG. 5, the normal effect, the live effect, and the foreign language effect are effects in which the first effect is executed in a normal manner. As the second effect, a background image or a character image (in the figure, “background” Etc.) is an effect displayed in a normal manner. In particular, the character image is an image related to a character displayed during execution of the super reach effect, and can be said to be an image related to a predetermined reach effect. Moreover, as a normal aspect here, while a predetermined | prescribed image is displayed, the audio | voice corresponding to the kind of predetermined | prescribed image displayed is output. That is, it is an aspect in which the type of displayed image and the type of output audio have a one-to-one relationship.

  On the other hand, as the second effect, the normal effect, the live effect, and the foreign language effect are displayed as different subtitle images (shown as “caption” in the drawing) displayed on the effect display device 16 and the speaker. This is an effect in which the sound output from the SP is output in a different manner.

Specifically, the normal effect is an effect in which the native language subtitle image is displayed as the second effect, and the native language sound is output from the speaker SP so as to correspond to the native language subtitle image.
In the live effect, as the second effect, the live caption image is displayed on the effect display device 16, and the live sound is output from the speaker SP so as to correspond to the live caption image. In the live performance, the live performance image indicating the live status is also displayed on the performance display device 16. It can be said that this live image is an image corresponding to live subtitle images and live audio. Thus, the live effect is an effect in which the first effect is executed and the background image and the character image as the second effect are displayed in the same manner as the normal effect. On the other hand, the live effect is an effect in which a subtitle image is displayed and a live image is displayed as a second effect, and further, live sound is output as a second effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal effect and the live effect are associated with image patterns in which the same background image and character image are displayed even when images are displayed with different image patterns. . As a specific example, different image patterns GP172A and GP172C are associated as image patterns as the second effect in the effect pattern EP17A and the effect pattern EP17C. In the image patterns GP172A and GP172C, the background image and the character image are displayed in the same display mode, but the subtitle image is displayed in a different display mode, and whether or not the live image is displayed is also different. In this case, the image pattern and the sound pattern are associated one-on-one. Thus, even if the same background image and character image are displayed in the normal effect and the live effect, the subtitle image and the live image are displayed and output differently. In other words, from the normal effect and the execution effect, even if the background image or character image is displayed in the same way, the background image or character image, the type of subtitle image to be displayed, and the output audio The type has a one-to-many relationship.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the foreign language effect, as the second effect, the native language subtitle image is displayed on the effect display device 16, and the foreign language sound in which the native language subtitle image is translated into the foreign language is transmitted from the speaker SP. It is an effect that is output. That is, the native language voice and the foreign language voice are voices indicating the same content in different languages. As described above, the foreign language effect is an effect in which the first effect is executed and the background image, the character image, and the caption image as the second effect are displayed in the same manner as the normal effect. On the other hand, the foreign language effect is an effect in which a foreign language voice is output as the second effect in a mode different from the normal effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, in the normal effect and the foreign language effect, even when images are displayed with the same image pattern, sound is output with different sound patterns. As a specific example, in the effect pattern EP17A and the effect pattern EP17E, the image pattern GP172A is the same as the image pattern as the second effect, but the sound patterns OP172A and OP172E are the sound patterns as the second effect. And will be different. Thus, even if the same background image, character image, and caption image are displayed in the normal effect and the foreign language effect, the output sound is different. In other words, from the normal effect and the foreign language effect, even if the background image, character image, and subtitle image are displayed in the same way, the background image, character image, and subtitle image, and the type of audio to be output Is a one-to-many relationship.

  As described above, in the plurality of types of production patterns, the production pattern for displaying the native language subtitle image and outputting the native language audio, the production subtitle image and the production person image are displayed, and the production audio is output. There are a production pattern and a production pattern for displaying a native language subtitle image and outputting a foreign language sound.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control ROM 31b stores one piece of image data (moving image data) in which the image pattern as the first effect and the image pattern as the second effect are continuous. The sub-control ROM 31b stores one piece of audio data in which the audio pattern as the first effect and the audio pattern as the second effect are continuous. As such audio data, background sound audio data and sound effect audio data are stored separately in the sub-control ROM 31b. Of course, as the audio data, one audio data in which the background sound and the sound effect overlap may be stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. For example, one image data corresponding to the image pattern as the first effect and one image data corresponding to the image pattern as the second effect may be separately stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. Further, for example, one audio data corresponding to the audio pattern as the first effect and one audio data corresponding to the audio pattern as the second effect may be stored separately in the sub-control ROM 31b. Further, one image pattern as the first effect and the second effect may be included in the effect pattern, and one sound pattern as the first effect and the second effect may be included in the effect pattern.

  In this embodiment, the big hit variation pattern is associated with an effect pattern for executing a foreign language effect, but the outlier reach variation pattern and the outlier variation pattern are for executing a foreign language effect. The production pattern is not associated. That is, when the foreign language effect is executed, it is definitely notified that it will be a big hit.

  On the other hand, both the production pattern corresponding to the big hit variation pattern and the production pattern corresponding to the reach variation pattern are associated with the production pattern for executing the normal production and the production pattern for executing the live performance production. It has been. In other words, the fact that the normal effect or the live effect is executed does not definitely notify the big hit.

  In addition, when the production pattern for executing the live performance is determined, the probability of determining the production pattern is higher so that the big hit expectation is higher than when the production pattern for executing the normal performance is determined. It is prescribed. For this reason, when the foreign language effect is executed as the second effect, the big hit expectation is higher than when the live effect is executed, and the normal effect is executed when the live effect is executed. Expectation of jackpot is higher than the case.

  In other words, if the same background image and character image are displayed from the normal effect and the actual effect, the same jackpot expectation is indicated by the background image and the character image, but the actual sound is output more normally. The big hit expectation is higher than when audio is output. That is, it can be said that the sound pattern for outputting live speech is a sound pattern having a higher expectation level for jackpot than the sound pattern for outputting native language speech.

  In addition, when the same background image, character image, and subtitle image are displayed from the normal effect and the foreign language effect, the same jackpot expectation is indicated by the background image, character image, and subtitle image, but the foreign language audio is output. When this is done, the jackpot expectation is higher than when native language speech is output. That is, it can be said that the sound pattern for outputting the foreign language sound is a sound pattern having a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the sound pattern for outputting the native language sound.

  Here, the execution timing of various effects will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, when the variation pattern HP17 is determined, an example in which the effect patterns EP17A, EP17C, and EP17E are determined will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the variation game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the variation display (normal variation) of the effect symbols is started, and the effect symbol of the specific column is reached at the timing indicated by reference symbol T12. The symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the NR effect is executed. Then, the NR effect is developed into the SR1 effect at the timing indicated by the symbol T13, and the SR1 effect is executed. At the timing indicated by the symbol T14, the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game is ended. Note that the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T11 to the timing indicated by reference sign T13 is the first period, and the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T13 to the timing indicated by reference sign T14 is the second period.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, when the effect patterns EP17A, EP17C, and EP17E are determined, the first effect is executed in the first period. In the first effect, display of images such as background images, character images, and subtitle images on the effect display device 16 and sound output from the speaker SP are executed in a normal manner. In other words, in the first period, a predetermined image is displayed and a first effect is output in which sound corresponding to the predetermined image is output. Depending on the type of the corresponding sound, the big hit expectation will be shown.

  Further, when the effect patterns EP17A, EP17C, EP17E are determined, the second effect is executed in the second period. In the second effect, the display of the background image and the character image on the effect display device 16 is executed in a normal manner.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the effect pattern EP17A is determined, the native language subtitle image is displayed on the effect display device 16 as the second effect in the second period. At the same time, the native language voice is output from the speaker SP.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6C, when the effect pattern EP17C is determined, the live caption image is displayed on the effect display device 16 as the second effect in the second period. The live audio is output from the speaker SP.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6D, when the effect pattern EP17E is determined, the native language caption image is displayed on the effect display device 16 as the second effect in the second period. At the same time, foreign language audio is output from the speaker SP.

  As described above, in the second period, the second effect in which a predetermined background image or character image is displayed is executed, and the expected degree of jackpot is indicated by the type of the background image or character image to be displayed. It becomes. Even when the same background image or character image is displayed, the subtitle image may be displayed in a different manner on the effect display device 16, or the sound may be output from the speaker SP in a different manner. Two effects will be executed. For this reason, even if the same background image and character image are displayed, the big hit expectation degree is shown depending on the type of the caption image to be displayed and the type of sound to be output.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, various effect modes such as an image display mode on the effect display device 16 and an output mode of sound output from the speaker SP will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, effect symbols are variably displayed during the execution of the variable game. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the effect symbols in the specific column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, the normal fluctuation is finished, and the execution of the NR effect is started. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the NR effect is developed into the SR1 effect, the character image related to the character A and the character related to the character B are displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16 during the execution of the NR effect. By displaying the image, it is definitely notified that the character A and the character B are developed into an SR1 effect in which the character A and the character B battle each other. Thus, in the first period from the start of the change game to the end of the NR effect during the execution of the change game, the first that shows the big hit expectation degree depending on whether or not the NR effect can be executed and the type of character image. The production will be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the SR1 effect is started and the second period is started, when the normal effect is executed as the second effect, the first image display of the effect display device 16 is performed. In the part GH1, a predetermined background image is displayed, and a character image related to the character A and a character image related to the character B are displayed. In addition, the native language subtitle image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2 of the effect display device 16, and the native language sound is output from the speaker SP. As described above, the native language subtitle image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2 while the background image and the character image are displayed on the first image display unit GH1 of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, and the speaker. The native language voice is output from the SP. Then, as shown in FIG. 7E, the effect symbols are confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game is ended.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), when the SR1 effect is started and the second period is started, when the live effect is executed as the second effect, the first image display of the effect display device 16 is performed. In the part GH1, a predetermined background image is displayed, and a character image related to the character A and a character image related to the character B are displayed. In addition, the live caption image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2 of the effect display device 16 and the live video is displayed on the third image display unit GH3, and live speech is output from the speaker SP. Thus, during the display of the background image and the character image in the first image display unit GH1 of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, the live subtitle image is displayed in the second image display unit GH2 in the third image display unit GH3. In addition, the live image is displayed and the live sound is output from the speaker SP. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), the effect symbols are confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game is ended.

  Thus, comparing the case where the normal effect is executed as the second effect and the case where the live effect is executed, even if the background image and the character image are displayed in the same manner, The type and type of audio are different, and the big hit expectation is indicated by the type of subtitle image and the type of audio.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), when the SR1 effect is started and the second period is started, when the foreign language effect is executed as the second effect, the first image of the effect display device 16 is displayed. A predetermined background image is displayed on the display unit GH1, and a character image related to the character A and a character image related to the character B are displayed. In addition, the native language subtitle image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2 of the effect display device 16, and the foreign language sound is output from the speaker SP. As described above, the native language subtitle image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2 while the background image and the character image are displayed on the first image display unit GH1 of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, and the speaker. A foreign language voice is output from the SP. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (i), the effect symbols are confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game ends.

  Thus, comparing the case where the normal effect is executed as the second effect and the case where the foreign language effect is executed, even if the background image, the character image, and the caption image are displayed in the same manner, The type of sound is different, and the expected degree of jackpot is indicated by the type of sound.

  In this embodiment, the background image or character image displayed as the second effect is the specific image, the native language subtitle image is the first special image, the live subtitle image is the second special image, and the live image is special. Each corresponds to an image. Further, the second image display unit GH2 on which each subtitle image is displayed corresponds to a special display region, and the third image display unit GH3 on which a live image is displayed corresponds to a special display region.

  Of the sounds output when a background image or character image is displayed as the second effect, the native language sound corresponds to the first sound, and the live sound or the foreign language sound corresponds to the second sound. In addition, the sound pattern for outputting the native language sound corresponds to the first sound pattern, and the sound pattern for outputting the live sound or the foreign language sound corresponds to the second sound pattern.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The first effect and the second effect can be executed during the execution of the variable game. The first effect is an effect that indicates the degree of expectation of jackpot depending on the type of image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16. On the other hand, the second effect indicates the big hit expectation degree depending on the type of sound output when the same specific image such as the background image or the character image is displayed on the first image display unit GH1 of the effect display device 16. Production. For this reason, while being able to give attention to the type of image displayed by the execution of the first effect, even if the same specific image is displayed by the execution of the second effect, It can be made to pay attention to the type, and by enhancing the production effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) The first effect is an effect executed in the first period during which the variable game is being executed, and the second effect is in the second period during which the variable game is being executed and does not overlap with the first period. It is an effect that is executed. For this reason, the first and second effects are executed in each period during the execution of the variable game, so that the attention target such as whether to be careful with respect to the type of image or to be careful with respect to the type of sound. Can be made different, and by enhancing the effect of the production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) Voices that are output when the same specific image is displayed include native language voices and foreign language voices, which are displayed on the second image display part GH2 in the image display part GH of the effect display device 16. The image includes a native language subtitle image corresponding to the native language sound. The plurality of types of effect patterns include an effect pattern for displaying the native language subtitle image on the second image display unit GH2 and outputting the native language sound from the speaker SP, and a native language subtitle image on the second image display unit GH2. There is an effect pattern for displaying and outputting a foreign language sound from the speaker SP. For this reason, even when the native language subtitle image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2, attention can be given to whether the native language audio or the foreign language audio is output from the speaker SP. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the production effect.

  (4) Audio output when the same specific image is displayed includes native language audio and live audio. The images displayed on the second image display unit GH2 in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16 include a native language subtitle image corresponding to the native language audio and a live subtitle image corresponding to the live audio. The native language subtitle image and the live subtitle image are images different from the specific image such as the background image and the character image. For multiple types of effect patterns, an effect pattern for displaying the native language subtitle image on the second image display unit GH2 and outputting the native language sound from the speaker SP, and an actual subtitle image on the second image display unit GH2 are displayed. And an effect pattern for outputting live audio from the speaker SP. For this reason, even when a specific image such as a background image or a character image is displayed, each subtitle image corresponding to the type of audio to be output may be displayed on the second image display unit GH2, In addition to the type of audio to be played, attention can be paid to the display of each subtitle image, and the entertainment effect can be improved by enhancing the production effect.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, although the big hit game was made into the advantageous state, it is not restricted to this, For example, a probability change state and a high base state may be made into an advantageous state, and these combination may be sufficient. Moreover, the expectation degree which will be in such an advantageous state corresponds to an advantageous expectation degree.

  -In the above embodiment, as the type of sound, among sound elements such as background sound and sound effect, the sound effect is different, but not limited to this, for example, the background sound may be different. It may be a combination. That is, the sound itself may be made different by changing some or all of the sound elements constituting the sound output from the speaker SP. For example, the big hit expectation may be indicated by a combination of these sound elements. For example, if the background sound is the same but the sound effects that indicate the words by each character are different, the sound effects that indicate the words by each character are different. The degree of expectation may be increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “voice” such as a voice pattern is used, but the voice is not limited to a voice of a person or the like. For this reason, it can be simply expressed as “sound” instead of “sound”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, whether or not the live effect can be executed may be determined according to the operation of the effect button BT, and whether or not the foreign language effect may be executed according to the operation of the effect button BT. . As a specific example, in a standby state in which a variable game and a big hit game are not being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a displays information indicating whether or not the live effect or foreign language effect can be executed according to the operation of the effect button BT. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the control RAM 31c. Then, when a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern in which the second effect is executed is input, the sub control CPU 31a reads out information indicating whether or not the live effect and the foreign language effect can be executed, and based on the read information. The conditions for determining the production pattern will be changed. Of course, information indicating whether or not the live performance and foreign language performance can be executed may be stored in accordance with the operation of the performance button BT during the execution of the variable game or the big hit game, even if the game is not in the standby state. The process corresponding to the information may be executed in response to the start of the next variable game or the next big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the background image and the character image are adopted as the specific image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, either the background image or the character image may be adopted as the specific image. Further, for example, in the case of a foreign language effect, a subtitle image may be adopted as the specific image. That is, the specific image may include an image indicating the content of the native language speech, or may include an image indicating the content of the native language speech in the language of the native language. Moreover, you may employ | adopt the combination of these various images as a specific image.

In the above embodiment, the live image is displayed on the third image display unit GH3 in the live performance, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the live image may not be displayed.
In the above embodiment, the live caption image is displayed on the second image display unit GH2 in the live performance. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the live caption image may not be displayed, and the native language caption image is displayed. May be. That is, the same specific image may be displayed on all of the image display unit GH.

  In the above embodiment, the same background image, character image, and subtitle image can be displayed on the image display unit GH in the foreign language effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same specific image is partially included in the image display unit GH. May be displayed, and different images may be displayed on the remaining image display units.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the third effect in which the same sound is output from the speaker SP but a different image is displayed on the image display unit GH may be executed separately from the first effect and the second effect. The combination of the first to third effects may be executed in a predetermined order. Further, for example, such a third effect may be executed as the first effect. As a specific example, since the second effect is executed after the third effect is executed, the audio output from the speaker SP is started from a period in which attention is paid to the type of image displayed on the image display unit GH. It is possible to make transition to a period in which attention is paid to the type, and it is possible to further improve the production effect and to improve the interest of the game.

  -In the above embodiment, the period before the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the variable game is the first period, and the period after the super reach effect is executed is the second period. Not limited to this. For example, during the execution of the variable game, the normal period may be the first period from the start of the variable game until the lapse of a predetermined time, and the subsequent period may be the second period. In addition, for example, the first period and the second period may not be during the execution of one variation game, but may be during the execution of a plurality of variation games. Further, for example, the first period and the second period may be defined during the execution of the big hit game, not during the execution of the variable game. Further, for example, the first period and the second period may be the above combinations, and for example, there is no problem whether the first period and the second period overlap or not overlap. Further, for example, the order of the first period and the second period does not matter.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the second effect may be executed in the high base state, and the second effect may not be executed in the low base state. Further, for example, the second effect may be executed in the low base state, and the second effect may not be executed in the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, image data indicating various images is stored in the sub-control ROM 31b for various images to be displayed on the effect display device 16, such as background images, character images, effect symbols, caption images, and live image. Display control for superimposing various images as a plurality of layers may be performed. Further, for example, the image data itself on which various images are superimposed is stored in the sub-control ROM 31b, and various images based on the image data may be displayed, and the storage mode may be different for each various images.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 31 may be divided into an overall control board that performs overall control related to effects and a display control board that performs control related to image display. In this case, audio data may be stored in the storage medium in the overall control board, and image data may be stored in the storage medium in the display control board, and the display control board may display an image based on a control command from the overall control board. Control may be performed. Further, for example, the function of the sub-control board 31 is divided into an overall control board that performs overall control related to effects, a display control board that performs control related to image display, and an audio control board that performs control related to audio output. May be. In this case, audio data may be stored in the storage medium in the audio control board, and image data may be stored in the storage medium in the display control board, and the audio control board may be configured to output audio based on a control command from the overall control board. Control may be performed, and control related to image display on the display control board may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol specifying command, but the type of jackpot game may be specified by a variation pattern specifying command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol stop command may not be output if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the sub control board 31.
In the above embodiment, for example, in the low base state, there may be cases where the lottery per common drawing may not be won, and in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the normal game may not be shorter than the low base state. .

  In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine to which a big win game is given when the big prize opening door 23b operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery and the game ball entered into the big prize opening 23a passes through a specific passage (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine”) in which the big prize opening door 23 b operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a variable game. Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable game is executed based on the entrance of a game ball to an entrance or the like arranged in the game area of the game board, and for example, the variable game is started based on a start operation. It may be used in a slot machine. Further, in this case, it may be a slot machine that stops a symbol in a variation game based on a stop operation or a slot machine that stops a symbol in a variation game after a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell role, a replaying role, etc.) is determined with the start operation as a trigger, and the symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The plurality of types of sound patterns for outputting sound from the sound output means include a first sound pattern for outputting the first sound and a second sound for outputting the second sound. And the second sound pattern is a sound pattern having a higher degree of expectation of advantage than the first sound pattern. Based on whether the second sound pattern is in the advantageous state, the second sound pattern is selected from the plurality of types of sound patterns. A sound pattern determining means for determining is provided, wherein the effect control means performs control to output a sound based on the sound pattern determined by the sound pattern determining means from the sound output means.

(B) The specific image includes an image related to a predetermined reach effect.
(C) The specific image includes at least one of a background image and a character image.

  (D) The first sound is a sound showing the same content in a language different from the second sound, and the specific image includes the content of the first sound in the language of the first sound. It is an image to show.

(E) The advantage expectation always includes being in the advantageous state.
(F) The advantage expectation is the same when the specific image is displayed, but the advantage is more when the second sound is output than when the first sound is output. It is characterized by high expectation.

  (G) The sound output from the sound output means when the specific image is displayed includes a first sound and a second sound, and a special display area in the display area of the display means. The displayed image includes a special image corresponding to the second sound, the special image is an image displayed during display of the specific image, and the effect control means includes a plurality of types of effect patterns. Control is performed based on any one of the production patterns, and the special image is displayed in the special display area and the second sound is output from the sound output means to the plurality of types of production patterns. There is an effect pattern for outputting.

  BT ... Production button (operating means), DA ... Large prize opening actuator, FDA ... Normal electric accessory actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SP ... Speaker (sound output means), YB ... game board, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 16 ... effect display device (display means), 21 ... first start prize opening, 22a ... 2nd start winning opening, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23a ... Large winning opening, 23b ... Large winning opening door, 25 ... Operation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, effect pattern determination means, sound pattern determination means), 31b ... sub control ROM, 31c ... sub Patronized RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the game result of the symbol variation game,
Display means having a display area for displaying an image;
Sound output means for outputting sound;
Effect control means for performing control to execute an effect including display of an image and output of sound,
The effect control means includes a first effect indicating an advantageous expectation degree that is in the advantageous state depending on a type of an image displayed in the display area of the display means during execution of the symbol variation game, and execution of the symbol variation game. When the same specific image is displayed in the display area of the display means, the second effect indicating the degree of expectation of the advantageous state depending on the type of sound output from the sound output means is executed. A possible gaming machine. The first effect is an effect executed in a first period during which the symbol variation game is being executed,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect is an effect that is executed in a second period that is during execution of the symbol variation game and that does not overlap the first period. The sound output from the sound output means when the specific image is displayed includes a first sound and a second sound,
The image displayed in the special display area in the display area of the display means includes a first special image corresponding to the first sound,
The effect control means performs control to execute an effect based on any effect pattern among a plurality of types of effect patterns,
The plurality of types of effect patterns include an effect pattern for displaying the first special image in the special display area and outputting the first sound from the sound output means, and the first pattern in the special display area. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein there is an effect pattern for displaying a special image and outputting the second sound from the sound output means. The sound output from the sound output means when the specific image is displayed includes a first sound and a second sound,
The images displayed in the special display area of the display area of the display means include a first special image corresponding to the first sound and a second special image corresponding to the second sound,
The first special image and the second special image are images displayed during display of the specific image,
The effect control means performs control to execute an effect based on any effect pattern among a plurality of types of effect patterns,
The plurality of types of effect patterns include an effect pattern for displaying the first special image in the special display area and outputting the first sound from the sound output means, and the second in the special display area. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a special image is displayed and there is an effect pattern for outputting the second sound from the sound output means.

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