JP2022070265A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest of a player.SOLUTION: Image display means has a plurality of specific display areas as areas for displaying a specific image, and when the execution of a variation game is reserved due to the entry of a game ball into a start port, a specific image can be displayed in the specific display area in correspondence with the variation game. A specific sound image for notifying or suggesting a specific sound can be displayed, according to a determination result by preliminary determination means, in one or a plurality of specific display areas among the plurality of specific display areas. When a predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the specific sound image is displayed, the sound output status in sound output means can be changed to the output status in which the specific sound notified or suggested by the specific sound image is output. The sound output status in the sound output means can be changed according to the operation of operation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, when a variable game is suspended due to the entry of a game ball into a starting port, a specific image is displayed on a liquid crystal screen to display the suspended variable game. Is notified.

As an example, the specific image may be an icon imitating a weapon, a tool, a character, or the like, or an Arabic numeral. The pachinko gaming machine is configured to suggest or notify the jackpot expectation of a variable game corresponding to the specific image by changing the display mode of the specific image (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-130148

However, in the conventional gaming machine, it is expected that the player's interest will be improved by further devising the effect to be executed in relation to the display of the specific image.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the variable game when the game ball enters the starting port, and to start the pending variable game based on the establishment of the start condition. A sound output means capable of outputting sound, a sound control means capable of controlling the sound output status by the sound output means, an image display means capable of displaying an image, and an image produced by the image display means. The image display means includes an image control means capable of controlling the display status, a pre-determination means capable of determining the content of the pending variable game in advance, and an operation means operable by the player. There are a plurality of specific display areas as areas for displaying an image, and when the execution of the variable game is suspended due to the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the specific display area corresponds to the variable game. A specific image can be displayed in the specific display area, and a specific sound is notified or suggested in one or a plurality of the specific display areas according to the determination result by the prior determination means. A specific sound image can be displayed, and when a predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the specific sound image is displayed, the sound output status in the sound output means is notified or notified by the specific sound image. It is possible to change to the output status in which the suggested specific sound is output, and the gist is that the sound output status in the sound output means can be changed according to the operation of the operation means. ..

With respect to the gaming machine, the specific sound may be output in the first mode when the operating means is operated, and may be output in the second mode when the operating means is not operated.
The gaming machine is provided with an error detecting means for detecting an error, the image displaying means displays an error image when an error is detected by the error detecting means, and the sound output means displays the image displaying means. Even if a predetermined error image is displayed in the above, it is preferable that the specific sound can be continuously output.

According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

It is the figure when the example of the pachinko gaming machine is seen from the front. It is the figure when the example of the game board is seen from the front. It is a figure which shows an example of the ball passage connecting to the 2nd prize-winning opening. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a symbol jackpot game, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a bonus jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the electric structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection mode in a normal state (however, excluding four fluctuation games after the end of the electric support state), and (b) is a diagram showing the electric support state and the electric support state. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection mode of the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation game four times after the electric support state is finished. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the flow of non-selective music reach production. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the flow of selective music reach production. It is a figure which shows an example of the type and transition of an effect mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen layout in a chance mode. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing an example of a specific flow of production in the chance mode. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of a specific flow of production in the chance mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
The upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear directions shown in the present specification are the directions as seen by the player playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine.

The outline of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is an example of a gaming machine is a circulation type gaming machine configured so that a predetermined number of gaming balls are circulated inside the machine. Not limited to this, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a non-circulating gaming machine. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured so that the gaming ball can be supplied from the island facility (not shown) and the gaming ball can be returned to the island facility. The game ball, which is an example of the game medium, may be either a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a machine frame 11 which is an example of a frame body, and a game board unit 20. The machine frame 11 is configured so that the machine of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be fixed to the island equipment. The machine frame 11 is configured to hold the game board unit 20.

The machine frame 11 will be described.
The machine frame 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 functions as a fixing frame fixed to the island equipment by using a fixing tool such as a nail. The middle frame 13 functions as a mounting frame on which various game parts can be mounted. The middle frame 13 has a mechanism for holding the game board unit 20, which is one of the game parts. The front frame 14 has a protective glass (not shown). The protective glass (not shown) protects the game parts mounted on the middle frame 13. That is, the front frame 14 functions as a protective frame. The middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. The front frame 14 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the middle frame 13.

The airframe frame 11 includes a launch operation unit 15. The launch operation unit 15 is an example of a means capable of launching a game ball. As an example, the launch operation unit 15 is provided on the front side of the middle frame 13. As an example, the launch operation unit 15 is a handle type. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a gaming ball with a firing intensity according to the amount of operation of the firing operation unit 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a staging operation unit 16. The staging operation unit 16 is an example of an operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect operation unit 16 may be any of a button type, a lever type, and a touch sensor type. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of effect operation units 16 or may include one effect operation unit 16.

The machine frame 11 includes a voice effect device 17 using a speaker as an example. As an example, the voice effect device 17 is arranged on the front side of the middle frame 13. The voice effect device 17 can execute an effect of outputting a sound (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) and a notification for outputting a sound (hereinafter referred to as a sound notification). For example, the sound output from the speaker is a musical piece, a sound effect, a voice of a person who reads out a predetermined character string, or the like. The voice effect device 17 is an example of a sound output means capable of outputting sound.

The machine frame 11 includes a light emitting effect device 18. The light emitting effect device 18 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitting body (not shown) using an LED or the like as an example. The light emitting effect device 18 can execute notification (hereinafter referred to as light emission notification) by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light emitting body (not shown). As an example, the light emitting effect device 18 is arranged in the middle frame 13. Not limited to this, the light emitting effect device 18 may be arranged in the game board unit 20 in place of the machine frame 11 or in addition to the machine frame 11.

The middle frame 13 includes a radio wave sensor (not shown) that detects a radio wave exceeding a predetermined intensity as an abnormal radio wave. When the radio wave sensor detects an abnormal radio wave, it outputs a radio wave detection signal. The game board unit 20 may be provided with a radio wave sensor and may be configured so that the game board unit 20 can detect an abnormal radio wave. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism exceeding a predetermined strength as abnormal magnetism, and may be configured to detect the approach of magnets.

The middle frame 13 includes a door opening switch (not shown) that detects that the front frame 14 has been opened with respect to the middle frame 13. The door opening switch outputs a door opening signal when the opening of the front frame 14 is detected. The door opening switch may also be able to detect that the middle frame 13 has been opened with respect to the outer frame 12. The door opening switch can output a door opening signal when the opening of the middle frame 13 is detected.

The game board unit 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit 20 includes a display effect device 19, a game board 50, an information display device 60, a main control board 80, and a sub control board 90. The display effect device 19, the main control board 80, and the sub control board 90 are fixed to the rear side of the game board 50.

The game board 50 will be described.
The game board 50 has a square plate-shaped game board 51. For example, the game board 51 is made of wood or acrylic. A substantially circular gaming area 51a is defined on the front surface of the gaming plate 51 when viewed from the front. A nail, a windmill, or the like is arranged in the game area 51a. A display window 51b is formed in the substantially center of the game area 51a so as to penetrate the game plate 51 in the front-rear direction. On the left side of the game area 51a, a launch passage 51c for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch operation unit 15 to the game area 51a is formed. The game area 51a and the launch passage 51c are covered with a protective glass (not shown) of the front frame 14.

The game board 50 is formed with a plurality of winning openings 53 into which a game ball can be entered. The plurality of winning openings 53 open in the game area 51a. The plurality of winning openings 53 include a first starting opening 53A, a second starting opening 53B, a first large winning opening 53C, a second large winning opening 53D, and a normal winning opening 53E. The plurality of winning openings may include a winning opening different from these winning openings 53.

The first starting port 53A is a winning opening for inserting a game ball in order to satisfy the conditions for granting the prize ball and the holding condition for the first special game. The first special game will be described later. As an example, the first starting port 53A is below the display effect device 19. The first starting port 53A is always opened so that a game ball can enter. The game board unit 20 includes a first start sensor D1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 53A (see FIG. 5).

The second starting port 53B is a winning opening for inserting a game ball in order to satisfy the conditions for granting the prize ball and the holding condition for the second special game. The second special game will be described later. As an example, the second starting port 53B is to the right of the first starting port 53A. The second starting port 53B includes a normal opening / closing piece 53Ba, for example, having a door shape. The second starting port 53B is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when the normal hit game is not given. When the normal hit game is given, the second starting port 53B is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The game board unit 20 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as a means for opening the second starting port 53B (see FIG. 5). Further, the game board unit 20 includes a second start sensor D2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 53B (see FIG. 5). The ordinary opening / closing piece 53Ba is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The first large prize opening 53C is a winning opening for inserting a game ball in order to satisfy the conditions for granting the prize ball. As an example, the first large winning opening 53C is located at the lower right of the display effect device 19. The first large winning opening 53C includes a first special opening / closing piece 53Ca, for example, having a door shape. The first big winning opening 53C is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when the big hit game is not given. When the big hit game is given, the first big winning opening 53C is opened so that the game ball can be put in or can be easily put in. The game board unit 20 includes a first special solenoid SL2 as a means for opening the first large winning opening 53C (see FIG. 5). Further, the game board unit 20 includes a first count sensor D3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 53C (see FIG. 5).

The second large prize opening 53D is a winning opening for inserting a game ball in order to satisfy the conditions for granting the prize ball. As an example, the second large winning opening 53D is on the right side of the display effect device 19. The second large winning opening 53D includes a second special opening / closing piece 53Da, for example, having a door shape. The second big winning opening 53D is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when the big hit game is not given. When the big hit game is given, the second big winning opening 53D is opened so that the game ball can be put in or can be easily put in. The game board unit 20 includes a second special solenoid SL3 as a means for opening the second large winning opening 53D (see FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 3, a ball passage 30 for guiding a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 53D is formed on the rear side of the game board 50. The ball passage 30 includes an inflow passage 31 connected to the second large winning opening 53D, a branch portion 32, a specific passage 33 connected to the branch portion 32, and a non-specific passage 34 connected to the branch portion 32. The game board unit 20 includes a distribution shutter 35. The distribution shutter 35 can operate in the branch portion 32 into a first state of distributing the game ball to the specific passage 33 and a second state of distributing the game ball to the non-specific passage 34. The game board unit 20 includes a distribution solenoid SL4 as a means for operating the distribution shutter 35 (see FIG. 5).

The game board unit 20 includes a second count sensor D4 that detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 53D. The second count sensor D4 detects a game ball passing through the inflow passage 31. The game board unit 20 includes a privilege sensor D5 that detects a game ball distributed to the specific passage 33. The privilege sensor D5 detects a game ball passing through the specific area 36 which is a part of the specific passage 33. The specific area 36 is an area through which the game ball is passed in order to satisfy the conditions for granting the privilege. As an example, the privilege is a jackpot game. The specific area 36 is a so-called “V zone”. Passing the game ball through the specific area 36 is a so-called "V winning". When the game ball passes through the specific area 36, the accessory hit occurs. The bonus hit occurs when the game ball is detected by the privilege sensor D5.

As shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary prize opening 53E is a winning opening for inserting a game ball in order to satisfy the conditions for granting the prize ball. As an example, the ordinary winning opening 53E is located at the lower left and the lower right of the display effect device 19, respectively. The normal winning opening 53E is always opened so that a game ball can be inserted. The game board unit 20 includes a normal sensor D6 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 53E (see FIG. 5).

The game board 50 includes a gate 54. As an example, the gate 54 is a right region of the game area 51a and is above the second starting opening 53B, the first large winning opening 53C, the second large winning opening 53D, and the normal winning opening 53E. A gate opening 54a is formed in the gate 54. The gate opening 54a is opened so that a game ball can always enter. The gate 54 has a gate sensor D7 that detects a game ball that has entered the gate opening 54a (see FIG. 8). The gate 54 is an entrance for entering a game ball in order to satisfy the start condition of a normal game. At the gate 54, even if a game ball enters, the condition for granting a prize ball is not satisfied. The normal game will be described later.

An out port 55 is formed on the game board 50. As an example, the out port 55 opens at the bottom of the gaming area 51a. If the game ball does not enter any of the first starting opening 53A, the second starting opening 53B, the first large winning opening 53C, the second large winning opening 53D, and the normal winning opening 53E, the out opening 55 Enter the ball. The plurality of winning openings 53 and the out openings 55 can be grasped as outlets for ejecting the game balls from the game area 51a or as return openings for returning the game balls from the game area 51a. When the game ball enters the plurality of winning openings 53 or the out openings 55, it is discharged from the gaming board unit 20. The game ball discharged from the game board unit 20 is a so-called "out ball".

The information display device 60 will be described.
As an example, the information display device 60 is provided on the game board 50. The information display device 60 displays various types of information. As an example, the information display device 60 includes a first special symbol display unit 61, a second special symbol display unit 62, a first hold display unit 63, a second hold display unit 64, a normal symbol display unit 65, and a normal hold display unit. Includes 66. As an example, the plurality of display units 61 to 66 are collectively arranged in a portion visible to the player in the game board 50, but the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the display units 61 to 66 are arranged in different portions. You may.

The special symbol display units 61 and 62 can execute a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the following description, the special game executed by the first special symbol display unit 61 is referred to as a "first special game", and the special game executed by the second special symbol display unit 62 is referred to as a "second special game". .. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special lottery). The special symbol includes a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missed symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that when a big hit is won in a special lottery, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be granted a jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the symbol hit occurs. A symbol hit occurs when a big hit is won in a special lottery. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 wins a small hit in a special lottery, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be granted a small hit game after the end of the special small hit game.

The first hold display unit 63 determines the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the first hold number) because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Display identifiable information. The second hold display unit 64 determines the number of times (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number) of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. Display identifiable information.

The normal symbol display unit 65 can execute a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol. There are two types of normal symbols: normal hit symbols and normal missed symbols. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 wins a normal hit in a normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game, and the normal winning game is given after the normal game ends.

The normal hold display unit 66 displays information that can specify the number of times of the normal game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the start condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 60 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing right-handed hitting, and a round display unit that notifies the maximum number of round games.

The display effect device 19 will be described.
The display effect device 19 has an image display area 19a capable of displaying an image. The display effect device 19 is attached to the rear side of the game board 50 so that the image display area 19a can be visually recognized via the display window 51b. As an example, the display effect device 19 is a liquid crystal display. The display effect device 19 can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) and a notification for displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display notification). For example, the predetermined image is an image such as a staging pattern, a character, a landscape, a character (character string), a number, and a symbol. In the following description, when these characters and the like are simply indicated as "displayed", it means that these characters and the like are displayed as an image. The display effect device 19 is an example of an image display means capable of displaying an image.

The voice effect device 17, the light emission effect device 18, and the display effect device 19 constitute an effect device ES which is an example of means for executing a predetermined effect (see FIG. 1). The voice effect device 17, the light emission effect device 18, and the display effect device 19 can all execute predetermined notifications. The staging device ES constitutes an example of means for executing a predetermined notification. The staging device included in the staging device ES is not limited to the sound staging device 17, the light emitting staging device 18, and the display staging device 19, and a part of these staging devices may be omitted. The staging device ES may include a movable staging device that executes a movable staging device, or may include a vibrating staging device that performs a vibrating staging device, in addition to these staging devices, or in place of one or a plurality that can be arbitrarily selected. good.

As an example, the display effect in the display effect device 19 includes an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as an effect game) using a plurality of rows of effect symbols. In the effect game, it is preferable that a plurality of rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and finally the combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. The staging pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is a decorative pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column in predetermined directions. The staging game may include a reach staging performed by forming a reach. The reach is a state in which the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a plurality of columns, such as "7 ↓ 7", and the effect symbols in one or more rows are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

The staging game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the staging game, the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special game is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the staging game. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the staging game. When the missed symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the missed symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the staging game. In the following description, the special game and the staging game executed together with the special game are collectively referred to as a “variable game”. The first special game and the corresponding production game are collectively referred to as the "first variable game". The second special game and the corresponding production game are collectively referred to as a "second variable game".

The control board will be described.
A main control board 80 and a sub control board 90 are attached to the rear side of the game board 50. Not limited to this, the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 may be attached to the rear side of the display effect device 19. The main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 are provided at positions that cannot be accessed unless the locking device (not shown) is unlocked and the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are opened.

A jackpot game based on a symbol hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the jackpot game based on the symbol hit (hereinafter referred to as the symbol jackpot game) is given according to the type of the jackpot symbol selected when the jackpot is won. There are multiple types of jackpot symbols for special symbols. The jackpot symbol is classified into any one of jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol a, and jackpot symbol b. For each jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the jackpot variable game is determined. In other words, the type of jackpot symbol can be said to be the type of jackpot. In the following description, the jackpot X from which the jackpot symbol X is selected is referred to as "big hit X" (X is A, B, a, or b). In the following description, when "winning the jackpot X" is shown, it means that the jackpot is won in the special lottery and the jackpot symbol X is selected (X is A, B, a, or b).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can recognize the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the first big winning opening 53C is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of rounds. One round game is terminated by the establishment of the number condition that the game balls of the predetermined round upper limit number of balls enter, or the time condition that the predetermined round upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the first large winning opening 53C is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

As an example, in the special lottery, the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit probability) may be 1/199 in any of the first special game and the second special game. As an example, the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol in the first special game may be 1% for the jackpot symbol A, 99% for the jackpot symbol B, and 0% for the jackpot symbol a and the jackpot symbol b, respectively. As an example, the selection ratio of the jackpot symbol in the second special game may be 1% for the jackpot symbol a, 99% for the jackpot symbol b, and 0% for the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B, respectively.

As an example, for the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol B, the maximum number of rounds is set to three. As an example, the jackpot symbol a and the jackpot symbol b are set to have an upper limit of 10 rounds. As an example, each of the plurality of jackpot symbols has the same round upper limit time, the same round upper limit number of balls, the same opening time, and the same ending time. Not limited to this, the plurality of jackpot symbols may differ from each other in at least one of the maximum number of rounds, the maximum number of rounds, the maximum number of balls entered, the opening time, and the ending time for some or all of them. ..

The jackpot game based on the character hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the jackpot game based on the bonus hit (hereinafter referred to as the bonus jackpot game) is given according to the type of the small hit symbol selected when the small hit is won. .. There are multiple types of small hit symbols for special symbols. The small hit symbol is classified into a small hit symbol x and a small hit symbol y. For each small hit symbol, the type of small hit game to be given after the end of the variable small hit game is determined. That is, it can be said that the type of small hit symbol is the type of small hit game. In the following description, the small hit in which the small hit symbol X is selected is referred to as "small hit X" (X is x or y). In the following description, when "winning a small hit X" is shown, it means that the small hit is won in a special lottery and the small hit symbol X is selected (X is x or y).

In the small hit game, a predetermined effect is first performed over the opening time. For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can recognize the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the second big winning opening 53D is opened is performed only once. One round game is terminated when the above-mentioned number condition or time condition is satisfied. In the round game, the second big winning opening 53D is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In the round game, a round production is performed. In the small hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over the ending time. For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the small hit game. The small hit game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the small hit game, the distribution shutter 35 operates from the second state to the first state for a predetermined time while the specific round game is being executed. While the specific round game is being executed, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 53D can be distributed to the specific passage 33. The game ball can be detected by the privilege sensor D5. Therefore, the bonus hit may occur during the execution of the small hit game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that when a hit is generated, a small hit game is followed by a big hit game. Since the accessory big hit game is the same as the symbol big hit game except that the big hit game according to the type of the small hit symbol is given, the duplicate description will be omitted.

As an example, in the special lottery, the probability of winning a small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small hit probability) is preferably 0 for the first special game and 1/9 for the second special game. As an example, the selection ratio of the small hit symbol in the second special game is preferably 10% for the small hit symbol x and 90% for the small hit symbol y.

As an example, the small hit symbol x and the small hit symbol y are set to 10 times as the maximum number of rounds of the accessory big hit game. In the character big hit game, the first round game is assigned to the small hit game. That is, the character jackpot game can be grasped as a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of times is set to be one less than the upper limit number of rounds. As an example, each of the plurality of small hit symbols has the same round upper limit time, the same round upper limit number of balls, the same opening time, and the same ending time. Not limited to this, a plurality of small hit symbols may differ in at least one of the maximum number of rounds, the maximum number of rounds, the maximum number of balls entered, the opening time, and the ending time for some or all of them. good.

The function of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entry assist function. The ball entry assist function is a function for varying the ball entry rate to the second starting port 53B. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate, a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function operates, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate to the second starting port 53B may differ. To prepare for. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 53B is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 53B increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 53B, which is advantageous for the player (entry). It becomes a ball easy state). The high ball entry rate state is a state in which the ball entry support to the second starting port 53B by the ordinary electric accessory can be performed.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one of the three controls described below, which is arbitrarily selected, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal hit lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 53B in one normal hit game is made longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the second starting port 53B is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low ball entry rate state, and one opening of the second starting port 53B in the normal hit game. It is preferable that the time is at least one of the controls that make the time longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high ball entry rate state is the fluctuation time shortening state of the special symbol (time reduction state), and the low ball entry rate state is the non-variation time reduction state of the special symbol (non-time reduction state). ).

As an example, the gaming state is defined by the presence or absence of activation of the ball entry assist function. In the following description, the high ball entry rate state is referred to as "electric support state", and the low ball entry rate state is referred to as "non-electric support state". The electric support state is an advantageous state for the player as compared with the non-electric support state. In the following description, a state in which a big hit game is given may be referred to as a "big hit state", and a state in which a big hit game is not given may be referred to as a "non-big hit state". The non-electric support state is an example of the first gaming state. The electric support state is an example of the second gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 53B than in the non-electric support state.

The electric support state is started when the operation start condition is satisfied. That is, the gaming state shifts from the non-electric support state to the electric support state. As an example, the operation start condition is that a specific jackpot game is completed among the symbol jackpot game and the accessory jackpot game. Not limited to this, the operation start condition may include that the number of times the special game is executed in the non-electric support state reaches a predetermined number of times (so-called number of times of ceiling). The operation start condition may include the selection of an operation symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol. The operation symbol may be a part of the detached symbol, or may be a symbol different from the detached symbol. The electric support state is terminated when the operation termination condition is satisfied. That is, the gaming state shifts from the electric support state to the non-electric support state. As an example, the operation end condition is satisfied when a special game with a predetermined number of operations is executed or when a new big hit game is given.

As an example, the number of operations can be determined as follows.
The number of operations may vary depending on the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that is the basis of the big hit game. For the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol a, 100 times are set as the number of operations regardless of whether the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. For the jackpot symbol B, one operation is defined as the number of operations when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the non-electric support state. In the jackpot symbol B, 10 times are defined as the number of operations when the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the electric support state. In the jackpot symbol b, the number of operations is set to 10 times regardless of whether the gaming state when the jackpot is won is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. In the small hit symbol x, 100 times is defined as the number of operations regardless of whether the gaming state when the small hit is won is the electric support state or the non-electric support state. In the small hit symbol y, 10 times is defined as the number of operations regardless of whether the gaming state when the small hit is won is the electric support state or the non-electric support state.

The playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the player can launch the game ball with a desired firing intensity by operating the firing operation unit 15. The player adjusts the firing intensity of the game ball to "left-handed" to flow down the left side area of the display effect device 19 in the game area 51a, and to flow down the right side area of the display effect device 19 in the game area 51a. It is possible to make it "right-handed". The left side region and the right side region of the game area 51a may be defined with reference to the center line CL that bisects the game area 51a in the left-right direction. The left side region is a region on the launch passage 51c side of the right side region.

As shown by the arrow R1 in the figure, when the game ball is hit to the left, it can enter the first starting opening 53A and the normal winning opening 53E. As shown by the arrow R2 in the figure, when the game ball is hit to the right, it enters the second start opening 53B, the first big winning opening 53C, the second big winning opening 53D, the normal winning opening 53E, and the gate 54. Can be a ball. Left-handed is the recommended firing mode when the non-big hit state is the non-electric support state. Right-handed is the recommended firing mode when the non-big hit state is the electric support state and when the big hit state (non-electric support state) is in the electric support state.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 are connected from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 so as to be able to output control information (control commands, etc.) in one direction. Will be done. The main control board 80 executes a predetermined process and outputs control information to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 80.

The main control board 80 will be described.
The main control board 80 includes a CPU 81, a ROM 82, a RAM 83, and a random number generation circuit 84. The CPU 81 executes a process related to the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The ROM 82 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lottery, a table, and the like. The ROM 82 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the "variation time" from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the "variation content (effect content)" of the production game performed during the execution of the special game. As an example, the fluctuation pattern includes a hit fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. As an example, the effect game based on the hit variation pattern has a variation content in which the symbol combination of the big hit or the small hit is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect or without the reach effect. As an example, in the production game based on the deviation variation pattern, the variation content is such that the pattern combination of the deviation is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect or without the reach effect.

The RAM 83 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the CPU 81. For example, the information stored in the RAM 83 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The RAM 83 is an example of a means for storing information. The random number generation circuit 84 generates a hardware random number. The main control board 80 may be configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the CPU 81.

The main control board 80 is connected to a first start sensor D1, a second start sensor D2, a first count sensor D3, a second count sensor D4, a privilege sensor D5, a normal sensor D6, and a gate sensor D7. The CPU 81 can input a detection signal that each sensor D1 to D7 detects and outputs a game ball. The main control board 80 is connected to a radio wave sensor (not shown). The CPU 81 can input a radio wave detection signal. The main control board 80 is connected to a door opening switch (not shown). The CPU 81 can input a door opening signal.

The main control board 80 is connected to each display unit 61 to 66. The CPU 81 can control the display contents of each display unit 61 to 66. The main control board 80 is connected to each solenoid SL1 to SL4. By controlling the operation of each of the solenoids SL1 to SL3, the CPU 81 can control the opening mode of the second starting port 53B, the first special winning opening 53C, and the second special winning opening 53D. The CPU 81 can control the operation mode of the distribution shutter 35 by controlling the operation of the distribution solenoid SL4.

The sub-control board 90 will be described.
The sub-control board 90 includes a CPU 91, a ROM 92, and a RAM 93. The CPU 91 performs processing related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. The ROM 92 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The ROM 92 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, and audio effect data used for the audio effect. The RAM 93 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the RAM 93 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 90 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the CPU 91. The sub-control board 90 may include a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control board 90 is connected to the audio staging device 17. The CPU 91 can control the output content of the audio staging device 17. The sub-control board 90 is an example of a sound control means capable of controlling the sound output status by the sound effect device 17. The sub-control board 90 is connected to the light emitting effect device 18. The CPU 91 can control the light emitting mode of the light emitting effect device 18. The sub-control board 90 is connected to the display effect device 19. The CPU 91 can control the display content of the display effect device 19. As an example, the CPU 91 arranges an object (image) for each of a plurality of layers and generates a display screen based on the plurality of layers. The CPU 91 causes the display effect device 19 to display the generated display screen. Here, when the objects arranged on different layers overlap, the CPU 91 displays the objects arranged on the layer having a higher priority in the overlapping portion. The sub-control board 90 is an example of an image control means capable of controlling the display status of an image by the display effect device 19. The sub-control board 90 is connected to the staging operation unit 16. The CPU 91 can input an operation signal to be output when the effect operation unit 16 is operated.

Various processes performed by the main control board 80 (CPU 81) will be described.
The CPU 81 executes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process as timer interrupt processes performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The processing realized as the timer interrupt processing includes a big hit game processing, a small hit game processing, a game state transition processing, a main error processing, and the like.

The special symbol input process will be described.
The CPU 81 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 53A based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor D1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 53A, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the first holding number stored in the RAM 83 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). If the number of first hold is less than the upper limit, the CPU 81 adds 1 to the number of first hold and updates it. Subsequently, the CPU 81 controls the first hold display unit 63 so as to display information that can specify the first hold number after the update. The hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor D1 when the first hold number is less than the upper limit number. The CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first hold number to the sub-control board 90.

Next, the CPU 81 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 84, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the RAM 83. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a winning lottery of a special symbol, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and the like. The CPU 81 stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 stores random information used for the first special game in the RAM 83, and is a variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting port until the start condition of the first special game is satisfied. The execution of (the first special game and the production game) can be suspended.

Subsequently, the CPU 81 performs a look-ahead process based on the value of the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 84. In the look-ahead process, the CPU 81 identifies the variable content of the newly reserved variable game. In the look-ahead process, the CPU 81 generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead command) indicating the specified fluctuation content. In the look-ahead process, the CPU 81 outputs the generated look-ahead command to the sub-control board 90.

As an example, the look-ahead command is information that can identify whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss as a result of a special lottery. In the look-ahead process, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the winning random number is a value that wins a big hit in the winning lottery of the special symbol, thereby specifying whether or not the winning random number is a big hit. In the look-ahead process, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the winning random number is a small hit by determining whether or not the value is a value that wins a small hit in the winning lottery of the special symbol. The CPU 81 specifies that the value of the winning random number is out of the question when it is neither a value for winning a big hit nor a value for winning a small hit. As an example, the look-ahead command is information that can identify a fluctuation pattern. The CPU 81 identifies a newly reserved fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game by determining which fluctuation pattern the value of the fluctuation pattern random number wins in each fluctuation processing. Therefore, the sub-control board 90 (CPU 91) can specify the fluctuation content of the newly reserved first fluctuation game when the look-ahead command is input.

The CPU 81 is the first when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the RAM 83, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 53A, and when the first holding number is not less than the upper limit number. 2 It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 53B based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the starting sensor D2. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 53B, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of second holdings stored in the RAM 83 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). If the number of second hold is less than the upper limit, the CPU 81 adds 1 to the number of second hold and updates it. The CPU 81 controls the second hold display unit 64 so as to display information that can specify the second hold number after addition. The CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the second hold number after the update to the sub-control board 90. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor D2 when the second hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the CPU 81 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 80, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the RAM 83. The CPU 81 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 stores random information used for the second special game in the RAM 83, and is a variable game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting port until the start condition of the second special game is satisfied. The execution of (the second special game and the production game) can be suspended. Subsequently, the CPU 81 performs the above-mentioned look-ahead processing based on the value of the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 84. Therefore, the sub-control board 90 (CPU 91) can specify the fluctuation content of the newly reserved second fluctuation game when the look-ahead command is input. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the RAM 83, the game ball has not entered the second starting port 53B, and the second holding number is not less than the upper limit number, the CPU 81 has a special symbol. End the input process.

The special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The CPU 81 determines that the result is affirmative when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while the CPU 81 determines that the result is negative when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is being executed. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the CPU 81 ends the special symbol start process. When the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the second hold number is larger than zero. When the second hold number is zero, the CPU 81 determines whether or not the first hold number is larger than zero. When the first reserved number is zero, the CPU 81 ends the special symbol start processing.

When the first hold number is larger than zero, the CPU 81 performs a process of executing the first special game. Specifically, the CPU 81 updates by subtracting 1 from the first hold number. The CPU 81 controls the first hold display unit 63 so as to display information that can specify the first hold number after subtraction. The CPU 81 outputs a first hold number command capable of specifying the first hold number after the update to the sub-control board 90. The CPU 81 acquires the first stored random number information from the RAM 83 among the random number information for the first special game. The CPU 81 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not to win the big hit as a winning lottery for a special symbol.

If the jackpot is won, the CPU 81 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the CPU 81 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of hit variation patterns. After that, the CPU 81 ends the special symbol start process.

If the big hit is not won, the CPU 81 uses a winning random number to perform a small hit lottery (small hit determination) as to whether or not the small hit is won as a winning lottery for a special symbol. When a small hit is won, the CPU 81 performs a small hit variation process. In the small hit variation process, the CPU 81 performs a small hit symbol lottery using a random number of hit symbols, and determines a small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number, and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of hit variation patterns. After that, the CPU 81 ends the special symbol start process. As an example, since the small hit probability in the first special game is 0, the small hit lottery cannot be won. Not limited to this, the CPU 81 may be configured not to execute the small hit lottery of the first special game.

If neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, the CPU 81 performs the loss variation processing. In the out-of-order variation processing, the CPU 81 determines the out-of-order symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number, and determines a variation pattern from a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the CPU 81 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second hold number is larger than zero, the CPU 81 performs a process for executing the second special game. Regarding the process for executing the second special game, regarding the process for executing the first special game, the "first special game" is set to the "second special game" and the "first hold number" is set to the "second hold". Since it is a process that has been replaced with "number", detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the CPU 81 finishes the special symbol start processing after performing any of the subtraction of the second reserved number, the special lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), and any variation processing based on the result of the special lottery.

The CPU 81 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-control board 90 in the large hit variation processing, the small hit variation processing, and the loss variation processing. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation processing and the start of the fluctuation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to start the pending variable game based on the establishment of the start condition.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the CPU 81 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. As an example, when the first special game is executed, the CPU 81 controls the first special symbol display unit 61 so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The CPU 81 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 81 controls the first special symbol display unit 61 so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the fluctuation time specified in the variation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the fluctuation game to the sub-control board 90.

As an example, when the second special game is executed, the CPU 81 controls the second special symbol display unit 62 so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The CPU 81 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 81 controls the second special symbol display unit 62 so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the fluctuation time specified in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the CPU 81 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub-control board 90 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the CPU 81 executes the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 performs a winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and the result of the winning lottery. It is configured to be able to execute a symbol variation game based on.

According to the special symbol start process, the second special game is not executed at the same time as the first special game. The second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. That is, the first special game can be started when there is no pending second special game. As described above, in the electric support state, since it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 53B, in principle, only the second special game can be executed. However, even in the electric support state, if the player interrupts the launch of the game ball or it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 53B, the first special game may be executed and a situation may occur. The situation in which the first special game is executed in the electric support state is a situation in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not scheduled. The situation in which the first special game of winning is suspended in the electric support state is an example of a special situation.

The jackpot game processing will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. The jackpot game includes a symbol jackpot game and a character jackpot game.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the CPU 81 executes the jackpot game process after the jackpot special game ends. The CPU 81 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. The CPU 81 is configured to impart a specified type of jackpot game. When a bonus hit (V prize) occurs in the small hit game, the CPU 81 executes the big hit game process after the end of the small hit game. The CPU 81 specifies the type of big hit game based on the small hit symbol (type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start processing. The CPU 81 is configured to impart a specified type of jackpot game.

First, the CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub-control board 90. When the opening time has elapsed, the CPU 81 performs a process for executing the round game. As an example, the CPU 81 controls the first special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big hit game, and opens the first big winning opening 53C. When the number of game balls detected by the first count sensor D3 reaches the round upper limit number of balls or the round upper limit time elapses, the CPU 81 closes the first special winning opening 53C in the first special solenoid SL2. By controlling, the round game is ended. The CPU 81 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the round game of the maximum number of rounds specified in the jackpot game is completed. Each time the round game is started, the CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub-control board 90. When the final round game is completed, the CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub-control board 90. When the ending time elapses, the CPU 81 ends the jackpot game. The CPU 81 may output a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) capable of specifying the passage of the ending time to the sub-control board 90.

The small hit game processing will be described.
The small hit game process is a process for granting a small hit game. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the CPU 81 executes the small hit game process after the end of the small hit special game. The CPU 81 specifies the type of the small hit game based on the small hit symbol (type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. The CPU 81 is configured to impart a specified type of small hit game. As described above, the small hit game can be executed as the first round game in the character big hit game.

First, the CPU 81 outputs an opening command to the sub-control board 90. When the opening time has elapsed, the CPU 81 performs a process for executing the round game. As an example, the CPU 81 controls the second special solenoid SL3 using the specified opening control data for the small hit game, and opens the second special winning opening 53D. When the number of game balls detected by the second count sensor D4 reaches the round upper limit number of balls or the round upper limit time elapses, the CPU 81 closes the second special winning opening 53D so that the second special solenoid SL3 By controlling, the round game is ended. In a specific round game, the CPU 81 controls the distribution solenoid SL4 using the distribution control data, and operates the distribution shutter 35 in the first state for a predetermined time. The CPU 81 outputs a round command to the sub-control board 90 when starting a round game. When the round game is completed, the CPU 81 outputs an ending start command to the sub-control board 90. When the ending time elapses, the CPU 81 ends the small hit game. The CPU 81 may output an ending end command to the sub-control board 90.

The game state transition process will be described.
As an example, the CPU 81 sets an operation flag in the RAM 83 when the symbol jackpot game or the accessory jackpot game is completed. That is, the CPU 81 controls the electric support state. The CPU 81 counts the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game by updating the value of the execution counter stored in the RAM 83 each time each special game is started after the end of the big hit game. The CPU 81 erases the operation flag stored in the RAM 83 when the special game in which the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the CPU 81 controls the non-electric support state when the special game of the number of operations is completed after the jackpot game is completed. The number of operations is determined by the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol that is the basis of the big hit game. The CPU 81 erases the operation flag when the operation flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the CPU 81 controls the non-electric support state during the big hit game. When the game state is transferred, the CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a game state command) capable of specifying the game state after the transition to the sub-control board 90. The CPU 81 is an example of a game state control means for controlling a game state.

The main error handling will be described.
In the main error processing, error setting and error setting cancellation are performed. In the following description, when "setting" is indicated for an error, it means that information (flag, etc.) that can identify the error is stored in the RAM. Further, when indicating "release the setting" for a certain error, it means that the information (flag, etc.) that can identify the error is deleted from the RAM.

As an example, the CPU 81 sets an illegal radio wave error when a radio wave detection signal is input from a radio wave sensor (not shown). The setting of the illegal radio wave error is not canceled until the power is turned off. When an illegal radio wave error is set, the CPU 81 outputs predetermined control information (hereinafter referred to as an illegal radio wave error setting command) to the sub-control board 90.

As an example, the CPU 81 sets a door opening error when a door opening signal is input from a door opening switch (not shown). When the door opening error is set, the CPU 81 outputs predetermined control information (hereinafter referred to as a door opening error setting command) to the sub-control board 90. The CPU 81 cancels the door opening error setting when the door opening signal is no longer input. When the door open error setting is canceled, the CPU 81 outputs predetermined control information (hereinafter referred to as a door open error release command) to the sub-control board 90. The CPU 81 is an example of an error detecting means for detecting an error.

Various processes executed by the sub-control board 90 (CPU 91) will be described.
Sub-error handling will be described.
The sub-error process is a process for executing error notification in response to a command related to an error input from the main control board 80. When the fraudulent radio wave error setting command is input, the CPU 91 controls a part or all of the staging devices 17 to 19 constituting the staging device ES to execute the notification of the fraudulent radio wave error. As an example, the notification of an illegal radio wave error includes error information (hereinafter referred to as "illegal radio wave error information") that can identify that an illegal radio wave has been detected, such as a character string "an illegal radio wave has been detected". It includes displaying on the display effect device 19 as an error image Eg. As an example, the notification of an illegal radio wave error includes outputting illegal radio wave error information such as a voice of a person who reads out the character string "an illegal radio wave has been detected" from the voice effect device 17. As an example, the notification of an illegal radio wave error includes presenting the illegal radio wave error information on the light emitting effect device 18 by emitting light with a dedicated light emitting pattern or the like. That is, the audio effect and the light emission effect that were being executed at the time of setting the illegal radio wave error are interrupted or terminated. The notification of the illegal radio wave error is not canceled until the power is turned off.

When the door open error setting command is input, the CPU 91 controls a part or all of the effect devices 17 to 19 constituting the effect device ES, and causes the door open error notification to be executed. As an example, the notification of the door opening error is error information that can identify that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is open, such as the character string "door is open" (hereinafter, door opening). (Shown as error information) is included in displaying on the display effect device 19 as an error image Eg. As an example, the notification of the door opening error includes outputting the door opening error information such as the voice of a person who reads out the character string "the door is open" from the voice effect device 17. As an example, the notification of the door opening error includes presenting the door opening error information in the light emitting effect device 18 by emitting light in a dedicated light emitting pattern or the like. That is, the audio effect and the light emission effect that were being executed at the time of setting the door opening error are interrupted or terminated. When the door open error release command is input, the CPU 91 controls a part or all of the effect devices 17 to 19 constituting the effect device ES, and ends all the notification of the door open error.

In the sub-error processing, the CPU 91 can set an error and cancel the error setting. As an example, the CPU 91 sets a non-connection error when it is not connected to a movable staging device (not shown). Here, the movable staging device includes a movable portion with various decorations. The movable staging device is configured to be capable of executing a movable staging that displaces the movable portion between the original position and the staging position under the control of the CPU 91. The movable staging device includes an in-situ sensor configured to be able to detect a movable portion in the in-situ position. The CPU 91 cancels the setting of the unconnected error when the connection with the movable staging device is made. As an example, the CPU 91 may specify whether or not it is connected to the movable staging device depending on whether or not the movable staging device is energized.

While setting the unconnected error, the CPU 91 controls a part or all of the effect devices 17 to 19 constituting the effect device ES, and causes the notification of the unconnected error to be executed. As an example, the notification of the unconnected error includes error information (hereinafter referred to as unconnected error information) that can identify that the movable effect device is not connected, such as a character string of "movable part check", in the error image Eg. Includes displaying on the display effect device 19. As an example, the notification of the unconnected error is not executed in the voice effect device 17 and the light emission effect device 18. That is, the audio effect and the light emission effect that were being executed at the time of setting the unconnected error are continued. Not limited to this, the notification of the unconnected error may be executed by the voice effect device 17 and the light emission effect device 18.

As an example, the CPU 91 sets a movable portion operation error when a malfunction occurs in the operation of the staging movable device (not shown). The CPU 91 sets a movable portion operation error when the movable portion does not displace from the original position even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the control was started so that the movable portion is displaced from the original position to the staging position. .. When the movable portion is displaced from the original position, the CPU 91 cancels the setting of the movable portion operation error. The CPU 91 may specify whether or not the movable portion is in the in-situ position depending on whether or not the detection signal is input from the in-situ sensor.

While setting the moving part operation error, the CPU 91 controls a part or all of the effecting devices 17 to 19 constituting the effecting device ES, and causes the moving part operation error to be notified. As an example, the notification of the movable part operation error is shown as error information (hereinafter referred to as movable part operation error information) that can identify that a problem has occurred in the operation of the staging movable device, such as a character string of "movable part check". ) Is displayed on the display effect device 19 as an error image Eg. As an example, the notification of the movable portion operation error is not executed in the voice effect device 17 and the light emission effect device 18. That is, the sound effect and the light emission effect that were being executed at the time of setting the movable portion operation error are continued. Not limited to this, the notification of the movable portion operation error may be executed by the voice effect device 17 and the light emission effect device 18.

The CPU 91 is an example of an error detecting means for detecting an error. In the display effect device 19, when an error is detected by the CPU 81 or the CPU 91, the error image Eg can be displayed. Various error information that can be displayed as an image on the display effect device 19 is an example of an error image. Of the various error images Eg, the unconnected error information and the error image Eg as the movable part operation error information are examples of predetermined error images. In the voice effect device 17, even if a predetermined error image Eg is displayed on the display effect device 19, it is possible to continuously output a musical piece that is an example of a specific sound. Further, in the display effect device 19, when a specific error is detected, a specific error image Eg is displayed. Door opening errors and fraudulent radio wave errors are examples of specific errors. Of the various error information, the door opening error information and the illegal radio wave error information displayed as images are examples of the specific error image Eg. Then, in the voice effect device 17, when the specific error image Eg is displayed in the display effect device 19, the output of the specific sound is limited. Since the specific error is a more serious error in which a goto action may be performed than a predetermined error, the priority of notification to the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is high.

The hit effect processing will be described.
The hit effect process is a process for executing an effect during a hit game (hereinafter referred to as a hit effect). Upon receiving the opening command, the CPU 91 controls the effecting device ES so as to execute the opening effect. Upon receiving the round command, the CPU 91 controls the staging device ES to execute the round staging. Upon receiving the ending start command, the CPU 91 controls the staging device ES to execute the ending staging. Upon receiving the ending end command, the CPU 91 controls the effecting device ES so as to end the ending effect.

The production game processing will be described.
The staging game process is a process for executing a staging game as one of the display staging related to the special game while the special game is being executed. Upon receiving the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command, the CPU 91 controls the effect device ES including the display effect device 19 so as to execute the effect game. Upon receiving the variation start command, the CPU 91 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the command. Upon receiving the special symbol command, the CPU 91 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the CPU 91 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the small hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the CPU 91 determines the small hit symbol combination. When the out-of-design symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the CPU 91 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination. In addition, when the reach effect is executed, the CPU 91 determines a combination of symbols that are out of reach including the reach.

The CPU 91 controls the display effect device 19 so as to start the variation display of the effect symbol in each column triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the CPU 91 starts the production game. When the reach effect is executed, the CPU 91 controls the effect device ES including the display effect device 19 so as to execute the reach effect. When the advance notice effect is executed in connection with the effect game, the CPU 91 controls the effect device ES including the display effect device 19 so as to execute the advance notice effect. The advance notice effect is an effect that suggests or notifies the expected degree (hereinafter referred to as a hit expected degree) that the effecting game being executed is a big hit or a small hit. The advance notice effect may be an effect that suggests or informs the hit expectation of the pending variable game.

When a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the CPU 91 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and promptly stops and displays the symbol combination when the variable end command is input. It should be noted that the CPU 91 may stop and display the symbol combination with the elapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

The fluctuation pattern will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns H01 to H11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may or may not be provided with another variation pattern in addition to the variation patterns H01 to H11.

The fluctuation pattern H01 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are deviation patterns. The fluctuation pattern H01 usually specifies an deviation as the fluctuation content. The variation pattern H04 specifies, as the variation content, an effect that arouses the expectation that a specific reach effect is executed (hereinafter, referred to as a development arousal effect).

The fluctuation patterns H02 and H03 include an out-of-order fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation patterns H05 to H10 include the fluctuation pattern of the outlier and the fluctuation pattern of the small hit. The fluctuation patterns H05 to H08 do not include the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot. The fluctuation pattern H09 and the fluctuation pattern H10 include the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot. The fluctuation pattern H11 includes only the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot.

The fluctuation patterns H02, H03, H05 to H10 include a reach effect as the fluctuation content. The variation pattern H02 includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR reach effect) as the variation content. The variation pattern H03 includes a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SP reach effect) as the variation content. The fluctuation patterns H05 to H10 include a specific reach effect as the fluctuation content. The specific reach production is a reach production with a music motif (hereinafter referred to as a non-selective music reach production). As an example, the variation pattern H05 includes a music A reach production with the music A as a motif. As an example, the variation pattern H06 includes a music B reach production with the music B as a motif. As an example, the variation pattern H07 includes a music C reach production with the music C as a motif. As an example, the variation pattern H08 includes a music D reach production with the music D as a motif. As an example, the variation pattern H09 includes a music E reach effect with the music E as a motif. In the following explanation, the music used as the motif of the production is referred to as "motif music". The variation pattern H10 includes a selective music reach effect that selects either music X or music Y as a motif. Each music reach effect includes the output of the music in the voice effect device 17. The songs A to E, X, and Y that can be output from the voice effect device 17 during the execution of the music reach effect are examples of specific sounds.

As for the music reach production, the hit expectation in the variable game is high in the order of music A reach production <music B reach production <music C reach production <music D reach production <music E reach production. The hit expectation of the selective music reach production is lower than that of the music E reach production. Not limited to this, the hit expectation of the selective music reach production may be the same as that of the music E reach production, or may be higher than that of the music E reach production. In order to increase the hit expectation for a certain effect, each of the above-mentioned items is made so that the "selection ratio in the case of a hit" accounts for a large proportion of the "selection ratio in the case of a hit" and the "selection ratio in the case of a loss". It is advisable to execute variable processing. The songs A to E, X, and Y are sounds that are output in association with a specific reach effect. The music E is an example of the second specific sound, and the music A to D, X, Y is an example of the first specific sound. That is, the specific sound includes the first specific sound and the second specific sound. A specific reach production with a second specific sound (as an example, a music E reach production) is a privilege compared to a specific reach production with a first specific sound (as an example, music A to D or a selective music reach production). Is highly expected to be given. Small hits and big hits are examples of benefits.

The variation pattern H11 includes a special hit effect that does not include a reach effect as the variation content. The special hit effect is an effect that involves the output of a special song that is different from any of the songs A to D, X, and Y. It can be said that the special music is a motif music of a special hit production. Special music is an example of a special sound. As an example, the fluctuation patterns H01 to H03 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the non-electric support state (however, excluding the four fluctuation games after the electric support state ends). As an example, the fluctuation patterns H04 to H11 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the case of the electric support state and in the case of four fluctuation games after shifting to the non-electric support state after the end of the electric support state. be. In particular, the variation pattern H11 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the first variation game is executed.

An example of the flow of non-selective music reach production will be described.
As shown in the order of (a) → (b) in FIG. 7, when the variation pattern H04 is selected, the development fails in the development fanning effect, and the music reach effect is not executed. As shown in the order of (a) → (c) → (d) in FIG. 7, when any one of the fluctuation patterns H05 to H09 is selected, the development is successful in the development fanning effect, and the music reach effect is executed. To.

As an example, the development fanning effect may be executed in such a manner that the character string of "Is it ranked in the music 〇?" Is displayed on the display effect device 19 (see FIG. 7A). However, "music 〇" here is the title of any of the music A to E. That is, the development fanning effect is executed with any one of the music reach productions of the music A to E as the fanning target. The development fanning production is executed with the content that fuels the development to the music reach production that is the target of the fanning.

During the execution of the development fanning effect, the voice production device 17 outputs a part (as an example, a chorus part) of the motif music in the music reach production targeted for the development fanning effect. Not limited to this, the voice production device 17 is not limited to being a part of the motif music as long as the sound can identify the motif music in the music reach production targeted for fanning. For example, a sound that can identify a song (hereinafter referred to as a song identification sound) may be the entire motif song (full chorus), may be a song arranged from the motif song, or may be a song without singing. It may be a sound that reads out the title of the motif song. The music identification sound is an example of a normal sound.

When the variation pattern H04 is selected, the display staging device 19 displays information (hereinafter referred to as failure information) indicating that it does not develop into a specific reach staging, following the staging staging effect (FIG. 7). See (b)). As an example, the failure information may be a character string of "not ranked in ... sorry". While the failure information is being displayed, the voice effect device 17 outputs a sound (hereinafter, referred to as a disappointing sound) indicating that the music reach effect has not been developed. The disappointing sound should be a song different from any of the motif songs. The disappointing sound may be a transposed music of the motif music in the music reach production targeted for fanning. After that, the display effect device 19 stops and displays the out-of-order symbol combination.

When any one of the fluctuation patterns H05 to H09 is selected, the display staging device 19 provides information (hereinafter referred to as development information) indicating that the display staging device 19 develops into a specific reach staging following the staging staging. It is displayed (see FIG. 7 (c)). As an example, the development information may be a character string of "Music 〇 rank in !!". However, "music 〇" is any one of music A to music E. While the development information is being displayed, the voice effect device 17 outputs a sound (hereinafter referred to as a blessing sound) indicating that the music reach effect is developed. As an example, the blessing sound may be the voice of a singer singing a motif song.

After that, the display effect device 19 displays the music reach effect defined in the variation pattern as a specific reach effect (see FIG. 7 (d)). During the execution of the music reach effect, the voice effect device 17 outputs the motif music. As an example, in the example of FIG. 7D, a state in which the music A reach effect is executed is shown. The voice production device 17 outputs the music A, which is a motif music. After that, the display effect device 19 finally stops and displays the out-of-order symbol combination, the small hit symbol combination, or the big hit symbol combination.

An example of the flow of selective music reach production will be described.
As shown in the order of (a) → (b) in FIG. 8, when the variation pattern H10 is selected, an effect of selecting a music by the operation of the effect operation unit 16 (hereinafter referred to as a music selection effect) is executed. Will be done. As shown in the order of (c) → (d) or (e) → (f) in FIG. 8, when the player selects a music in the music selection effect, the music reach effect using the selected music as a motif is performed. Will be executed. If the effect operation unit 16 is not operated during the operation valid period set in the music selection effect, one of the songs may be randomly selected.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the music selection effect is executed in such a manner that information indicating the start of the music selection effect (hereinafter referred to as selection start information) is first displayed on the display effect device 19. As an example, the selection start information may be a character string of "music selection". Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the music selection effect, information prompting the user to select a music by operating the effect operation unit 16 (hereinafter referred to as selection promotion information) is displayed on the display effect device 19. It is carried out in the manner of. As an example, the selection promotion information may be a character string of "Selected music XorY by button". While the selection start information is being displayed, the voice effect device 17 outputs a sound effect indicating the start of the music selection effect. While the selection promotion information is being displayed, the voice effect device 17 outputs a sound indicating a music tentatively selected by the operation of the effect operation unit 16 (hereinafter, referred to as a tentative selection notification sound). As an example, the tentative selection notification sound may be a tentatively selected song, an arranged song of the tentatively selected song, or a song without singing, and the title of the song is read aloud. It may be voice.

When a music is selected in the music selection effect, the display effect device 19 displays the development information with the content indicating that the reach effect is developed with the selected music as the motif, following the music selection effect. (See FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (e)). Subsequently, the display effect device 19 displays a music reach effect with the selected music as a motif (see FIGS. 8 (d) and 8 (f)). After that, the display effect device 19 finally stops and displays the out-of-order symbol combination, the small hit symbol combination, or the big hit symbol combination.

The production mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of effect modes. In the following description, when simply referred to as "effect mode", it means an effect mode that can be set when the game is not a big hit game. The plurality of staging modes include a normal mode MA, a chance mode MB, and a special mode MC. The plurality of staging modes may include a mode different from the modes MA to MC, and may not include a mode different from the modes MA to MC.

The mode transition process will be described.
The sub-control board 90 (CPU 91) executes a mode transition process. The mode transition process is a process for shifting the effect mode.

The CPU 91 specifies whether the gaming state is the electric support state or the non-electric support state based on the game state command. The CPU 91 can specify the start of the variable game based on the variable start command. The CPU 91 can specify the end of the variable game based on the variable end command. The CPU 91 can count the number of executions of the variable game (hereinafter referred to as the number of executions after the transition) after shifting to the non-electric support state based on one or both of the variable start command and the variable end command. The CPU 91 can specify the start of the jackpot game based on the opening command. The CPU 91 can specify the end of the jackpot game based on the ending command. The CPU 91 can specify a big hit symbol and a small hit symbol (types of big hit and small hit) based on a special symbol command.

The CPU 91 sets the normal mode MA in the period in which the gaming state is in the non-electric support state and in the period after the four variable games are completed after the transition to the non-electric support state. That is, in the effect mode, when the winning is not won in any of one or more variable games during the period when the game state is the electric support state and four variable games immediately after the end of the electric support state. The transition from the chance mode MB or the special mode MC to the normal mode MA.

The CPU 91 sets the chance mode MB after the jackpot game based on the jackpot B is completed in the case where the jackpot B is won in the non-electric support state. The CPU 91 sets the chance mode MB in the period of the electric support state and the period until the end of the four variable games after the transition to the non-electric support state accompanying the end of the electric support state. The chance mode MB can be set across the electric support state and the non-electric support state. The chance mode MB is an effect mode that can be shifted when the so-called "first hit" is the big hit B. The first hit is to win the big hit in the first variable game in the non-electric support state.

The CPU 91 sets the special mode MC after the end of the bonus game. The CPU 91 is a case where any of the jackpot A, the jackpot a, and the jackpot b is won, and the special mode MC is set after the jackpot game based on these jackpots is completed. The CPU 91 sets the special mode MC after the jackpot game based on the jackpot B is completed in the case where the jackpot B is won in the electric support state. The CPU 91 sets the special mode MC in the period of the electric support state and the period until the end of the four variable games after the transition to the non-electric support state accompanying the end of the electric support state. The special mode MC can be set across the electric support state and the non-electric support state.

The plurality of effect modes (modes MA to MC) differ from at least some of the elements constituting the display screen in the display effect device 19. The player can recognize a plurality of effect modes as different effect modes due to the difference of one or more elements. As an example, the elements constituting the display screen are the screen layout in the image display area 19a, the background image to be displayed in the image display area 19a, the decoration applied to the staging pattern, and the like. The screen layout in the chance mode MB will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the image display area 19a of the display effect device 19, a normal display area P and a plurality of specific display areas Q0 to Q4 are set. As an example, the normal display area P may include an area P1 for displaying right-handed information, an area P2 for displaying an effect symbol, and an area P3 for displaying a decorative object Ob such as a character.

The specific display area Q1 corresponds to a first variable game or a second variable game in which the number of holds = 0. A variable game with a hold number = 0 is a running variable game. The specific display area Q1 corresponds to the second variable game in which the second reserved number = 1. The specific display area Q2 corresponds to the second variable game in which the second reserved number = 2. The specific display area Q3 corresponds to the second variable game in which the second reserved number = 3. The specific display area Q4 corresponds to the second variable game in which the second reserved number = 4. The second variable game with the second pending number = 1 to 4 is a pending second variable game.

Each specific display area Q0 to Q4 includes an area Qa for displaying a game icon I indicating a variable game being executed or pending. The game icon I is an example of a specific image. By displaying the game icon I in the area Qa, the existence of the variable game corresponding to the specific display area including the area Qa is notified. When the game icon I is not displayed in the area Qa, the absence of the variable game corresponding to the specific display area including the area Qa is notified. As an example, the game icon I includes a variable icon IC indicating a running variable game or a pending icon Ic indicating a pending variable game. As described above, the display effect device 19 has a plurality of specific display areas as areas for displaying the specific image, and when the execution of the variable game is suspended due to the entry of the game ball into the starting port. , A specific image can be displayed in a specific display area corresponding to the variable game.

Each specific display area Q0 to Q4 includes an area Qb for displaying an order image showing an execution order or a hold order of a variable game. As an example, sequence images are displayed as Arabic numerals 1-5. Each specific display area Q0 to Q4 includes an area Qc for displaying a specific sound image as an example of information regarding the fluctuation content of the fluctuation game. As an example, the specific sound image may be displayed as a music panel Mp showing a motif music of a music reach effect as a variable content of a variable game. As an example, the music panel Mp may include the title (character string) of the music as information that can identify the music A to E, X, and Y that can be the motif of the music reach production. Not limited to this, the music panel Mp is not limited to including the title of the music as long as it is information that can identify the music, and may include a musical score, or may be information indicating the rhythm of the chorus portion. .. The music panel Mp includes a special music panel Mpa containing information that can identify a special music different from the music A to E, X, and Y among the music.

The music panel Mp is displayed based on the result of preliminarily determining the fluctuation content of the pending variable game. That is, the display of the music panel Mp is one of the so-called "look-ahead effects". In the following description, the effect of displaying the music panel Mp is referred to as "music panel effect". Further, when simply indicating "musical piece 〇 panel", it means a music panel Mp showing information that can identify "musical piece 〇". For example, the music A panel Mp indicates the music A by including information that can identify the music A. A specific sound image that notifies or suggests a specific sound may be displayed in one or a plurality of specific display areas among the plurality of specific display areas according to the determination result by the CPU 81. "Notifying a specific sound (music as an example)" means that the specific sound itself to be targeted can be definitely recognized, and "suggesting a specific sound (music as an example)" is a target. It means that the specific sound cannot be definitely recognized, but the specific sound can be guessed.

In each of the specific display areas Q1 to Q4, a game icon I, which is an example of a specific image, and a music panel Mp, which is an example of a specific sound image, are displayed corresponding to a pending variable game. That is, it can be said that the music panel Mp and the game icon I are displayed in association with each other or in association with each other. The display modes of the specific image and the specific sound image in the specific display areas Q0 to Q4 are displayed in the areas Qa and Qc of the specific display areas Q0 to Q4, respectively, so that they are separated from each other so as not to overlap each other and in the left-right direction. It is not limited to lining up along.

In each specific display area Q0 to Q4, the specific image and the specific sound image may be displayed so as to partially overlap each other. In each specific display area Q0 to Q4, the specific image and the specific sound image may be displayed so as to overlap each other. In each specific display area Q0 to Q4, the specific image and the specific sound image are displayed so that the entire one image overlaps the other image, but only a part of the other image overlaps the one image. good. In each specific display area Q0 to Q4, the specific image and the specific sound image may be displayed so as to be in contact with each other. In each specific display area Q0 to Q4, the direction in which the specific image and the specific sound image are arranged may be a vertical direction or an oblique direction.

Here, as for the specific image and the specific sound image, any image may be arranged on a layer having a high priority. Further, among the specific image and the specific sound image, the image arranged in the layer having a high priority may be displayed semi-transparently so that the image arranged in the layer having a low priority can be visually recognized. Further, the display mode of the specific image and the specific sound image may be different for each of the specific display areas Q0 to Q4. The specific display areas Q0 to Q4 are not limited to one continuous area, and may be configured by combining a plurality of areas.

The first staging process will be described.
The first staging process is a process for executing the music panel staging. The first effect process is executed when the execution of the variable game is newly suspended. When the game ball enters the first start port 53A and the execution of the first variable game is suspended, the CPU 91 inputs the first hold number command and the look-ahead command. When the game ball enters the second start port 53B and the execution of the second variable game is suspended, the CPU 91 inputs a second hold number command and a look-ahead command.

In the first effect processing, the CPU 91 stores in the RAM 93 information indicating the variation content of the first variation game (hereinafter referred to as game information) specified based on the look-ahead command. The game information can specify whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not it is a small hit, a special symbol, and a fluctuation pattern as the fluctuation content of the variable game corresponding to the game information. When the game information is stored, the CPU 91 stores the game information in the RAM 93 until the first variable game corresponding to the game information is completed. By referring to the game information stored in the RAM 93, the CPU 91 can specify the variable content of all the pending first variable games. The game information may be the value of the look-ahead command itself, or may be information generated based on the look-ahead command.

In the first effect processing, the CPU 91 stores in the RAM 93 game information indicating the variation content of the second variation game specified based on the look-ahead command. When the game information is stored, the CPU 91 stores the game information in the RAM 93 until the second variable game corresponding to the game information ends. By referring to the game information stored in the RAM 93, the CPU 91 can identify the variable contents of all the second variable games that are pending. In this way, the CPU 91 can determine in advance whether the content of the pending variable game includes the music reach effect which is an example of the specific reach effect. The CPU 81 is an example of a pre-determination means capable of predetermining the content of a pending variable game.

When the fluctuation pattern H04 can be specified based on the look-ahead command, the CPU 91 determines the music panel Mp indicating any of the music A to E by lottery using a predetermined random number. When any one of the fluctuation patterns H05 to H09 can be specified, the CPU 91 determines the music panel Mp showing the motif music of the music reach effect specified in the fluctuation pattern based on the look-ahead command. Based on the look-ahead command, the CPU 91 determines a music panel Mp containing information that can identify the music X or the music Y when the variation pattern H10 can be specified. As an example, the information that can identify the music X or the music Y may be information indicating that the music can be selected as the variable content, such as the character string of "music selection?".

The CPU 91 stores in the RAM 93 information that can specify the determination result in the first staging process. As an example, the CPU 91 stores information indicating the type of the music panel Mp (hereinafter referred to as a music panel flag) in the RAM 93 in association with the game information. The CPU 91 refers to the music panel flag to display the type (display mode) of the music panel Mp to be displayed corresponding to the game icon I for each pending or running variable game, that is, for each game icon I. ) Can be specified. Then, the CPU 91 displays the hold icon Ic as the game icon I and the music panel Mp in the area corresponding to the second hold number indicated by the second hold number command in the specific display areas Q1 to Q4. In addition, the display effect device 19 is controlled.

The second staging process will be described.
The second staging process is a process for executing the music panel staging. The second staging process is executed with the input of the fluctuation start command as an opportunity. In the second effect processing, the CPU 91 controls the display effect device 19 based on various information such as the music panel flag, and controls the display mode of various images in each specific display area Q0 to Q4.

The process for moving and displaying the game icon I (shift display) will be described. When the fluctuation start command is input, the CPU 91 controls the display effect device 19 so that the hold icon Ic and the music panel Mp displayed in the specific display area Qn move to the specific display area Qn-1. The CPU 91 controls the display effect device 19 so that the hold icon Ic and the music panel Mp displayed in the specific display area Q1 move to the specific display area Q0 as the variable icon IC and the music panel Mp.

Then, the CPU 91 executes the effect game with the variation content according to the variation pattern by the effect game process described above.
As an example, the CPU 91 controls the display staging device 19 so as to display the failure information through the development staging effect when the variation pattern H04 is selected. In this case, the CPU 91 refers to the music panel flag associated with the game information of the second hold number = 0, and specifies the type of the music panel Mp. The CPU 91 sets the music reach effect corresponding to the music indicated by the specified music panel Mp as the music reach effect to be fanned in the development fanning effect. Then, the CPU 91 controls the display staging device 19 so that the development staging effect is executed with the content corresponding to the set staging target.

For example, when the music A panel Mp is displayed in the specific display area Q0, the development fanning effect can be executed with the music A reach effect as the fanning target. When the music B panel Mp is displayed in the specific display area Q0, the development fanning effect can be executed with the music B reach effect as the fanning target. When the music C panel Mp is displayed in the specific display area Q0, the development fanning effect can be executed with the music C reach effect as the fanning target. When the music D panel Mp is displayed in the specific display area Q0, the development fanning effect can be executed with the music D reach effect as the fanning target. When the music E panel Mp is displayed in the specific display area Q0, the development fanning effect can be executed with the music E reach effect as the fanning target. The CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 so as to output a music identification sound indicating a music on the music panel Mp.

As an example, when any one of the variation patterns H05 to H09 is selected, the CPU 91 has a voice effect device 17 and a display effect device so as to execute a music reach effect having contents corresponding to the selected variation pattern. 19 is controlled. When the variation pattern H05 is selected, the CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that the development fanning effect → the display of the development information → the music A reach effect is performed in this order. When the variation pattern H06 is selected, the CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that the development fanning effect → the display of the development information → the music B reach effect are performed in this order. When the variation pattern H07 is selected, the CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that the development fanning effect → the display of the development information → the music C reach effect are performed in this order. When the variation pattern H08 is selected, the CPU 91 controls the audio effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that the development fanning effect → the display of the development information → the music D reach effect are performed in this order. When the variation pattern H09 is selected, the CPU 91 controls the audio effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that the development fanning effect → the display of the development information → the music E reach effect is performed in this order.

The CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that when the variation pattern H10 is selected, the music selection effect → the display of development information → the music X reach effect or the music Y reach effect are performed in this order. do. During the execution period of the music selection effect, the CPU 91 sets an operation acceptance period during which the operation of the effect operation unit 16 can be accepted. During the operation acceptance period, the CPU 91 switches the tentatively selected music reach effect each time an operation signal is input from the effect operation unit 16. In the initial state before inputting the operation signal, the CPU 91 may tentatively select the music X reach effect. When the operation acceptance period expires, the CPU 91 determines the selection of the music reach effect temporarily selected at that time. After that, the CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so as to execute the music reach effect selected through the music selection effect among the music X reach effect and the music Y reach effect.

For example, the CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 and the display effect device 19 so that the special hit effect is performed when the variation pattern H11 is selected. When the special hit effect is executed, the CPU 91 controls the display effect device 19 so as to display the big hit symbol combination without forming a reach. During the execution of the special hit effect, the CPU 91 controls the voice effect device 17 so that the special music is output.

An example of a specific execution mode of the staging game will be described.
11 (a) to 11 (h) show the following situations. The chance mode MB is set because it is after the end of the symbol jackpot game based on the jackpot B. During the execution of the first variable game after the end of the jackpot game, four second variable games are reserved. The first variable game is not pending. The fluctuation pattern of the first fluctuation game is the fluctuation pattern H04. The music panel Mp corresponding to the first variable game is determined to have a music C reach production as a target for fanning. The fluctuation pattern of the second fluctuation game is preliminarily determined as the fluctuation pattern H05. After that, the fluctuation patterns of each of the fluctuation games from the third to the fifth are the fluctuation pattern H10, the fluctuation pattern H09, and the fluctuation pattern H06, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the game icon I is displayed in each of the specific display areas Q0 to Q4 during the execution of the first variable game. Further, in each of the specific display areas Q0 to Q4, the music panel Mp indicating "music C", "music A", "music X or music Y", "music E", and "music B", respectively. Is displayed. Further, the voice effect device 17 outputs a specific sound and a normal variable sound different from the normal sound.

As shown in FIG. 11B, in the display staging device 19, based on the fact that the variation pattern H04 is selected, a development staging effect targeting the music C reach staging is performed. The voice effect device 17 outputs a music identification sound that can identify the music C. As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the display effect device 19 displays the failure information. The voice effect device 17 outputs a disappointing sound. After that, as shown in FIG. 11D, the display effect device 19 ends the display of the failure information. In the display effect device 19, the stop display of the out-of-order symbol combination is performed.

As shown in FIG. 11 (e), with the start of the second variable game, the game icon I and the music panel Mp are shifted and displayed in the specific display areas Q1 to Q4. As a result, in each of the specific display areas Q0 to Q3, along with the game icon I, a music panel Mp indicating "music A", "music X or music Y", "music E", and "music B" is displayed. Will be done. Since the corresponding pending second variable game does not exist in the specific display area Q4, the game icon I and the music panel Mp are not displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11 (f), in the display staging device 19, based on the fact that the variation pattern H05 is selected, the development staging effect targeting the music A reach effect is performed. The voice effect device 17 outputs a music identification sound that can identify the music A. As shown in FIG. 11 (g), the display staging device 19 displays the development information based on the fact that the variation pattern H05 is selected. The voice effect device 17 outputs a blessing sound. After that, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), the music A reach effect is displayed on the display effect device 19. The voice production device 17 outputs the music A. In the second variable game, the display effect device 19 finally displays a symbol combination of a miss, a small hit, or a big hit.

As described above, when the predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the music panel Mp is displayed, the sound output status in the voice effect device 17 is such that the specific sound notified or suggested by the music panel Mp is output. It can be changed to the output status. The start of a specific reach effect is an example of a predetermined activation condition. That is, the activation condition can be satisfied at the start of a specific reach effect. The variable game may include a music reach effect as an example of a specific reach effect, and it can be said that the specific reach effect is an effect accompanied by an output of a specific sound.

Chance mode MB is set across a plurality of variable games. Therefore, in a plurality of variable games in the chance mode MB, one or more types of music, which is an example of a specific sound, can be output in the plurality of variable games. That is, the voice effect device 17 which is an example of the sound output means can execute the specific mode effect which outputs one or more kinds of specific sounds in a plurality of variable games. The chance mode MB is an example of a specific mode production. Then, the music panel Mp, which is an example of the specific sound image, can be displayed during the execution of the specific mode effect. From another point of view, it can be said that the music panel Mp can be displayed in the electric support state, which is at least one example of the second gaming state among the gaming states. The voice effect device 17 can output a music identification sound different from the music A to E, X, Y in the music reach effect during the execution of the variable game. When any one of the songs A to E, X, and Y is output in the music reach production, it is highly expected that the privilege will be given as compared with the case where only the music identification sound is output.

Here, it is assumed that a moving part operation error is set during the execution of the second variable game.
As shown in FIG. 11 (f), in the display effect device 19, as an example of the movable portion operation error information, the character string of "movable portion check" is displayed as an error image Eg. As a result, the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the player can recognize that the movable staging device (not shown) has a problem. On the other hand, the voice effect device 17 continues to output the music identification sound that can identify the music A. The voice effect device 17 continues to output the blessing sound. The voice effect device 17 continues to output the musical piece A, which is an example of the specific sound.

An example of a case where a selective music reach effect is executed will be described.
As shown in the order of (a) → (b) in FIG. 8, when the variation pattern H10 is selected, the display effect device 19 executes the music selection effect. The voice effect device 17 outputs a tentative selection notification sound indicating the tentatively selected music in accordance with the tentative selection of the music in the music selection effect. As shown in the order of (c) → (d) in FIG. 8, the music X is temporarily selected by the operation of the staging operation unit 16, or the selection of the music X is confirmed with the temporary selection in the initial state. In addition, the display effect device 19 performs the music X reach effect. The voice production device 17 outputs the music X. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e) → (f), when the music Y is provisionally selected by the operation of the staging operation unit 16 and the selection of the music Y is confirmed, the display effect device 19 sets the display effect device 19. Music Y reach production is performed. The voice production device 17 outputs the music Y.

As described above, the sound output status of the voice effect device 17 can be changed according to the operation of the effect operation unit 16. The music, which is an example of the specific sound, may be output as a music Y when the production operation unit 16 is operated, and may be output as a music X when the production operation unit 16 is not operated. The output of the music Y is an example of the output of the music according to the first aspect. The output of the music X is an example of the output of the music according to the second aspect.

Next, a special situation in which the special hit effect is executed will be described.
12 (a) to 12 (f) show the following situations. During the execution of the first variable game, the first variable game of the jackpot is held, and the second variable game is not held. Other situations are the same as those described in FIG. That is, FIG. 12 is a scene in which a special situation occurs in which the first special game of winning is executed in the electric support state. As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d), in the first variable game, the music C panel Mp is displayed, and the effect is advanced in the same manner as described in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the second variable game (second variable game) is started, the music C panel Mp is erased and replaced in the specific display area Q0 in the display effect device 19. The special music panel Mpa is displayed. In the specific display area Q0, the game icon I corresponding to the first variable game is deleted, and the game icon I corresponding to the second variable game is displayed instead.

As shown in FIG. 12 (f), the display effect device 19 displays information for notifying that it is a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as big hit notification information). As an example, the jackpot notification information may be a character string such as "Congratulations! Jackpot!". During the execution of the special hit effect, the voice effect device 17 outputs a special music. As described above, when a special situation occurs while the music panel Mp, which is an example of the specific sound image, is displayed, the sound output status in the voice effect device 17 is notified or suggested by the music panel Mp. It is changed to the output status where the special music is output. As described above, the variable game can be held with the first variable game that can be held when the game ball enters the first starting port 53A and the game ball that can be held when the game ball enters the second starting port 53B. 2nd variable game, including. The second variable game is executed with priority over the first variable game. An example of a special situation is a situation in which the first variable game can be executed because the second variable game is not held.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A music panel Mp that informs or suggests a music may be displayed in correspondence with the game icon I corresponding to the pending variable game. Then, when the activation condition is satisfied after the music panel Mp is displayed, the output status may be changed to the output status in which the music notified or suggested by the music panel Mp is output. Therefore, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation from the situation where the music panel Mp is displayed until the timing when the activation condition is satisfied by imagining the change in the output situation of the sound in the future. In particular, since the "sound" is continuously or intermittently output with the execution of the variable game, the player grasps the sound output status as a series of flows. Therefore, since the player can grasp such a change in the flow in advance, the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) By displaying the music panel Mp, it is possible to directly notify or suggest the music itself included in the specific reach production instead of the specific reach production, so that the interest when the music panel Mp is displayed can be further enhanced. can.

(3) The degree of expectation that the privilege is given differs depending on the type of music notified or suggested by the music panel Mp. Therefore, it is possible to increase the ups and downs of the interest when the music panel Mp is displayed, and to provide a sharp game.

(4) The music panel Mp can be displayed in the chance mode MB that outputs one or more types of music across a plurality of variable games. Therefore, in the flow in which the music is output, it is possible to notify or suggest the music that can be output in the future.

(5) The voice production device 17 can output a music identification sound different from the music. When the music is output, it is highly expected that the privilege will be given as compared with the case when the music identification sound is output. Therefore, the difference in these sounds can change the expectation of the player.

(6) When the music E is output, the expectation that the privilege is given is higher than when the music A to D are output. The player can recognize the degree of expectation not only when the music is actually output but also when it is notified or suggested by the music panel Mp. Therefore, the expectation can be maintained from the time the variable game is put on hold until it is executed.

(7) Even if a predetermined error (for example, a non-connection error and a moving part operation error) is detected and an error image corresponding to the predetermined error is displayed, the sound effect device 17 can continue to output the music. Therefore, depending on the predetermined error, the output of the music is not interrupted, and the deterioration of the player's interest can be suppressed.

(8) By operating the staging operation unit 16, the output status of the musical piece as a specific sound in the voice staging device 17 can be changed. Therefore, the player can positively enjoy the production according to the output status of the favorite music.

(9) The music is output in different modes depending on whether the staging operation unit 16 is operated or not. Therefore, the player can operate the staging operation unit 16 in a preferred manner.

(10) If it is a predetermined error (for example, unconnected error and moving part operation error), the output of the music is continued, but if it is a specific error (for example, an illegal radio wave error and a door opening error), the music is output. Output is limited. Therefore, error notification can be effectively performed by adjusting the output of the music according to the type (importance) of the error.

(11) When a special situation occurs while the music panel Mp is displayed, the sound output status in the voice effect device 17 is not the music notified or suggested by the music panel Mp, but the special music is output. It is changed to the output status. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that a special situation has occurred as a more special one.

(12) Under the premise that the second variable game is executed with priority over the first variable game, the special situation is a situation in which the first variable game can be executed because the second variable game is not held. Is. For example, even when the player does not like the execution of the first variable game, the output of the special music can suppress the deterioration of the interest.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-In the above embodiment, the activation condition is satisfied by the start of a specific reach effect, but the activation condition is not limited to this. The activation condition may be that the variable game held before the variable game to which the music panel Mp is associated is started. The activation condition may be that a new variable game is put on hold before the variable game associated with the music panel Mp is started. That is, the activation condition may be a condition that is satisfied before the start of the variable game including the specific reach effect.

The activation condition may be satisfied by the start of the variable game to which the music panel Mp is associated. The activation condition may be satisfied by stopping and displaying a part of the effect symbols of the specific row in the variable game to which the music panel Mp is associated. That is, the activation condition may be a condition that is satisfied between the start of the variable game including the specific reach effect and the start of the specific reach effect.

The activation condition may be satisfied by forming a reach in a variable game to which the music panel Mp is associated. The activation condition may be satisfied when a predetermined timing arrives after the specific reach effect starts. That is, the activation condition may be a condition that is satisfied during the execution of the specific reach effect.

-In a plurality of variable games in the chance mode MB, one or more types of music, which is an example of a specific sound, may be output across a plurality of variable games. That is, it is preferable that the voice effect device 17, which is an example of the sound output means, can execute a specific mode effect that outputs one or more types of specific sounds across a plurality of variable games. As an example, when the chance mode MB is started, the CPU 91 outputs the music randomly selected by lottery from the music A to E as the initial music from the voice production device 17. When the CPU 91 executes the out-of-order music reach effect, the CPU 91 may output the motif music of the music reach effect from the voice effect device 17 even in the next and subsequent variable games in the chance mode MB. According to this modification example, a predetermined music can be output over a plurality of variable games until the music reach effect is executed. Since the player can easily grasp the output of the music with continuity, it is possible to promote the change of the music and the improvement of the interest by displaying the music panel Mp.

-In the chance mode MB, when a new variable game is put on hold, the music panel Mp is always displayed corresponding to the variable game. Not limited to this, the CPU 91 determines whether or not to display the music panel Mp by lottery, and displays the music panel Mp corresponding to the new variable game only when the display of the music panel Mp is won. May be good. Further, even if the CPU 91 wins the display of the music panel Mp, it may display only the game icon I and start displaying the winning music panel Mp when a new variable game is executed. good.

-The output of a musical piece, which is an example of a specific sound, is not limited to being performed only during the execution of a variable game. As an example, it is assumed that the CPU 91 executes a music reach effect that is a big hit or a small hit. In this case, the CPU 91 may control the voice effect device 17 so as to continuously output the motif music of the music reach effect in the small hit game or the big hit game after the end of the variable game. Further, the specific sound may not be played during the execution of the small hit or big hit variable game, but may be output in the small hit game or the big hit game after the end of the variable game. That is, the output of the specific sound may be executed as a hit effect in the big hit game or the small hit game.

The display effect device 19 is not limited to displaying the predetermined error image Eg and the specific error image Eg at positions that do not overlap with the specific display areas Q0 to Q4. The predetermined error image Eg may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the specific display areas Q0 to Q4 at a position overlapping the specific display areas Q0 to Q4. The specific error image Eg may be displayed so as to cover a part or all of the specific display areas Q0 to Q4 at a position overlapping the specific display areas Q0 to Q4. That is, when at least one of a predetermined error image Eg and a specific error image Eg is displayed, a part or all of the display of the specific sound image may be restricted.

-The execution order of the variable game is not limited to that the second variable game is executed in preference to the first variable game. The variable game may be executed in the order in which execution is suspended, that is, in the order in which the start opening is won. According to this modification example, in the chance mode MB that shifts via "big hit B" as the first hit, one or more first variable games that have been suspended in the non-electric support state rather than the second variable game. Is likely to be executed. That is, even if the game icon I and the music panel Mp are displayed for the second variable game newly suspended after the transition to the electric support state, until all the reserved first variable games are completed. , The second variable game is not executed. In this modified example, the situation in which the first variable game is executed in the chance mode MB is an example of a special situation. In the special situation, in the first variable game, the music notified or suggested by the music panel Mp is not output, and the special music is output by executing the special hit effect without going through the reach effect. Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player and improve his interest.

-The music panel Mp may be displayable in one or more production modes that can be arbitrarily selected from the normal mode MA, the chance mode MB, and the special mode MC. For example, the screen layout in the chance mode MB can also be applied to the normal mode MA. Then, in the normal mode MA, the game icon I may be displayed in the specific display areas Q0 to Q4 in correspondence with the first variable game. The music panel Mp can also be displayed in the normal mode MA.

In this modification, the special hit variation pattern H11 can be selected only in the second variable game of hit after the end of the four variable games after the non-electric support state and the end of the electric support state. It is good to set it to. As described above, the second variable game is executed in preference to the first variable game. Therefore, even if one or more first variable games are held during the setting of the normal mode MA, if the second variable game is newly held, the second variable game is the other second. 1 It is executed so as to interrupt before the execution of the variable game. At this time, in the second variable game, the variable content of the special hit accompanied by the output of the special musical piece is based on the variable pattern H11. Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player and improve the interest. In this modified example, the special situation is that the game icon I and the music panel Mp are displayed in a specific display area, and the variable game is held before the variable game corresponding to the game icon I. It can be said that this is a situation in which a variable game of contents is included.

-The display mode of the game icon I may be changed based on the result of predetermining the variation content of the pending variable game. Further, the display mode of the music panel Mp is not limited to not changing until the corresponding variable game ends, and may change based on the result of preliminarily determining the variable content of the pending variable game. .. Further, the game icon I and the music panel Mp may be changed during the execution of the corresponding variable game.

-Selective music reach production is not limited to being able to select music. As an example, in the selective music reach production, it is preferable that one or more of the presence / absence of arrangement, the presence / absence of singing, and the presence / absence of volume can be selected as the output mode of the music. As an example, in the selection type music reach production, when the production operation unit 16 is operated, the music accompanied by the singing is output, while when the production operation unit 16 is not operated, the singing is omitted. It may be configured to output the completed music.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification that grants a high probability state until the next big hit game, a specification that grants a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (so-called fall machine), or until the specified number of variable games is completed. Specifications that give a high probability state (so-called ST machine) can be adopted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can adopt a specification (so-called V probability changing machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that the gaming ball passes through the specific area 36. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications in which the specifications of the falling machine and the specifications of the V probability variable machine are mixed. The high-probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability fluctuates with a high probability as compared with the low-probability state. In this case, the high probability state can be said to be an example of the privilege.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state in which the number of times (frequency) of winning small hits per unit time or the number of times (frequency) of giving small hit games per unit time is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. It may be configured to be controllable (so-called small hit RUSH).

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt specifications classified into the second type, which is also called "wing thing" or "hikoki type". In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning opening) opens when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A big hit game is generated by entering the ball in the mouth.

The CPU 81, ROM 82, RAM 83, and random number generation circuit 84 may be configured on one chip.
-The specific configuration of the game board unit 20 may be arbitrarily changed.

A display control board that uses the sub control board 90 as a sub control board and that specially controls the display effect device 19 separately from the sub control board 90, a light emission control board that specially controls the light emission effect device 18, and a sound effect device 17. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the CPU 81 and the CPU 91 may be mounted on a single substrate. Further, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single or a plurality of boards.

10 ... Pachinko game machine 16 ... Production operation unit 17 ... Voice production device 19 ... Display production device 53A ... First start port 53B ... Second start port 80 ... Main control board 81 ... CPU 90 ... Sub control board 91 ... CPU Eg ... Error image I ... Game icon MA ... Normal mode MB ... Chance mode MC ... Special mode Mp ... Music panel Q0 to Q4 ... Specific display area

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine configured so that the execution of a variable game can be suspended when the game ball enters the starting port, and the pending variable game can be started based on the establishment of the start condition.
Sound output means that can output sound,
A sound control means capable of controlling the sound output status by the sound output means,
Image display means that can display images and
An image control means capable of controlling the display status of an image by the image display means, and an image control means.
Preliminary judgment means that can judge the contents of the pending variable game in advance,
Equipped with an operation means that can be operated by the player,
The image display means has a plurality of specific display areas as areas for displaying a specific image, and the change occurs when the execution of the variable game is suspended due to the entry of the game ball into the start port. A specific image can be displayed in a specific display area according to the game,
A specific sound image that notifies or suggests a specific sound can be displayed in one or a plurality of specific display areas among the plurality of specific display areas according to a determination result by the prior determination means.
When the predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the specific sound image is displayed, the sound output status in the sound output means is changed to the output status in which the specific sound notified or suggested by the specific sound image is output. It can be changed,
A gaming machine characterized in that the sound output status in the sound output means can be changed according to the operation of the operation means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific sound is output in the first aspect when the operating means is operated, and is output in the second aspect when the operating means is not operated. Equipped with error detection means to detect errors
In the image display means, when an error is detected by the error detection means, an error image is displayed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sound output means can continuously output the specific sound even if a predetermined error image is displayed by the image display means.

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