JP2022070269A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can suppress the decline in interest.SOLUTION: In a performance display device, it may be suggested that specific background sound is output. In particular, along with the execution of a special game being reserved, in at least a part of the period out of the period until the special game is terminated in which the execution is reserved, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a plurality of types of background sounds (so-called BGM) can be output from a speaker, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. There are gaming machines that can switch the output background sound.

JP-A-2015-97881

By the way, when the sound output from the speaker suddenly switches or the sound that was not supposed to be output is suddenly output from the speaker, the player misses the sound output from the speaker, resulting in the result. There is a risk that the interest will be reduced.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that can suspend the execution of a variable game, and includes display control means that can control display means and sound output control means that can control sound output means. The sounds that can be output by the output means include specific sounds that can be output during the execution of the variable game, and in the display means, the variable game whose execution is suspended due to the suspension of the execution of the variable game. It is a gist that it may be suggested that the specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until the end of.

With respect to the gaming machine, the display means can display a hold image corresponding to a variable game whose execution is suspended, and the display means displays the specific image together with the hold image, whereby the specific image is specified. It may be suggested that sound is output.

When the specific sound is output for the gaming machine, the jackpot expectation may be higher than before the specific sound is output.

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

It is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content about the holding image in a staging display device. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing reserved images of various modes, and (e) to (h) are diagrams showing running images of various modes. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the one-sword and double-cut effect is executed. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a look-ahead command. It is a figure which shows an example of the kind of sound output from a speaker, and whether the volume can be adjusted. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the staging display device when it is suggested that the volume can be adjusted. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when it is suggested that a specific background sound is output. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the suggestion type of a specific background sound, and the expectation degree of a big hit when a specific background sound is actually output. (A) to (d) are the effect display devices when the specific background sound is output and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested when the hold notice effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content. An example of the volume at which various sounds are output when the volume is adjusted within the period from the start of execution of the hold notice effect to the start of execution of the special game targeted by the hold notice effect. It is a figure which shows. (A) to (c) are effects when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the specific background sound is output and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content of a display device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. Although not shown in FIG. 1 except for a part of the protective glass 15, the protective glass 15 actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14. The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are also referred to as door members. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 that executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 corresponds to a light emitting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting various sounds (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes a background sound (so-called BGM) and the like. The speaker 18 corresponds to a sound output means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an upper button UB on the front side of the front frame 14. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a lower button DB on the front side of the front frame 14.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 21 is defined on the front side of the gaming board 20 in front view. The game board 20 includes a guide path 21a that guides the launched game ball to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The launched game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a special symbol display unit 22a. The special symbol display unit 22a displays a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game). In the special game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (for example, a big hit lottery) described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a special game as a variable game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change.

The special symbols include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a non-big hit display result. The player can recognize the jackpot when the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, and can recognize that it is a miss when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game that is the target of the winning. The jackpot game is an advantageous condition for the player because he / she can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits. That is, in the present embodiment, when a winning is won in the winning lottery, the winning result is derived in the variable game, and the winning game is given after the end of the variable game.

The information display panel 22 includes a special hold display unit 22b. The special hold display unit 22b displays information that can specify the number of holds for the special game (hereinafter referred to as the number of special holds). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the upper limit of the number of special reservations is set to "4". The number of special games held corresponds to the number of special games held for execution. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the special game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of the variable game.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22c. The normal symbol display unit 22c displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game). In the normal game, a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (ordinary winning lottery). There are two types of normal symbols: normal hit symbols and normal missed symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won, the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a normal hit is won, the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game that is the target of the winning. The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22d. The normal hold display unit 22d displays information that can specify the number of hold of the normal game (hereinafter referred to as the number of normal hold). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the upper limit of the number of normal holdings is set to "4".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame 23 is also referred to as a center role or a center role.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects. The effect display device 25 corresponds to a display means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 as a starting port is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 as the starting port is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 as the specific starting port has a first variable member 28 as a variable member. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult or difficult to enter into the second starting port 27. It can operate in a closed state, which cannot be done. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting port includes a first starting port 26 and a second starting port 27 having a first variable member 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the big hit is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 31. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through is disposed at the gate opening. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first start port 26, the second start port 27, and the large winning opening 29 are discharged to the outside from the out port 34 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). Will be). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening in which the conditions for starting a special game and the conditions for starting a normal game are not satisfied, while the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied. The general winning opening is also called the ordinary winning opening.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)", and the low probability state is a "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, the high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-changing state", and the low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-changing state". Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the "non-electric support state".

The high base state can be realized, for example, by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, 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 base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal hit lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the above longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base 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 makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state (variable shortening state)".

In this embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the second starting port 27 even in the low base state. There is. However, in the low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is not opened in the low base state, for example, by configuring the lottery so as not to win the normal winning lottery, and the game is played in the second starting port 27. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter. In addition, when the base is in a low base state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured so as not to be in the open state even if the normal winning lottery is won, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 27. It may be configured as. In the case of the above configuration, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high base state is a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbol may define the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the big hit game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. In the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol, "10 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is defined to be in a probable change state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is given. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol has a jackpot game as a game state after the end of the jackpot game until the end of 100 special games or before the end of 100 special games. Until it is granted, it is stipulated that it will be in a high base state. In the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. The jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has "8 times" as the upper limit of the number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol has a jackpot as a game state after the end of the jackpot game until the end of 100 special games or before the end of 100 special games. It is stipulated that the base state should be high until the game is granted. In the following description, the jackpot game given based on the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol is referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot given based on the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is shown. The game may be referred to as a "second big hit game".

In the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed (the effect symbol game). Hereinafter referred to as a production game). The staging game is executed with a plurality of rows of staging symbols fluctuating. The staging pattern is a pattern with decorations such as characters and patterns, and diversifies the display staging. The staging pattern is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The staging game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. In the following description, "first column" is referred to as "left column", "first symbol" is indicated as "left symbol", "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and "second symbol" is indicated. It is indicated as "middle symbol", "third column" is indicated as "right column", and "third symbol" is indicated as "right symbol". In each column, in principle, the staging symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The staging game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the staging game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a production game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the staging game, the combination of the staging symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is definitely stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is displayed as a definite stop in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the staging symbol is displayed as a definite stop in the staging game. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol corresponds to the hit effect symbol combination. For example, the big hit symbol combination is a symbol combination in which all the rows of staging symbols are the same, such as [777]. In this way, in the staging game executed during the execution of the fluctuating game that is the hit, the hit staging symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the effect symbol corresponds to the out-of-order effect symbol combination. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323], [112], etc., in which at least a part of the row of the staging symbols is different from the other row of staging symbols. In this way, in the staging game executed during the execution of the staging game, the staging symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a variable manner again, such as "sway fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. .. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the production game while the special game is being executed.

In a staging game, a reach may be formed and a reach staging may be performed. In the present embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column. The state in which the effect symbols (in the present embodiment, the middle row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner corresponds to the state in which the reach is formed. As the reach effect, for example, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different. For example, the reach effect may include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the number of the special games (pending special games) whose execution is suspended is notified.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 25 displays the hold image H corresponding to the hold special game. The reserved image H corresponds to the reserved image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended. The hold image H can also be said to be a hold image corresponding to a variable game in which execution is held. In this way, the effect display device 25 can display the reserved image. That is, the image that can be displayed by the effect display device 25 includes the reserved image. In the present embodiment, the reserved image H is a circular image.

The reserved image H includes the reserved images H1 to H4. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of special reservations is "1", the reserved images H1 among the reserved images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of special holdings is "2", the holding images H1 and H2 among the holding images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of special reservations is "3", the reserved images H1 among the reserved images H1 to H3 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of special hold is "4", the hold images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. The hold image H1 is displayed in the hold display area R1 in the effect display device 25. The hold image H2 is displayed in the hold display area R2 in the effect display device 25. The hold image H3 is displayed in the hold display area R3 in the effect display device 25. The hold image H4 is displayed in the hold display area R4 in the effect display device 25. When the number of special holdings is "0", the holding images H1 to H4 are not displayed on the effect display device 25.

In the hold display area R1, the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be executed first among the hold special games is displayed. In the hold display area R2, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game to be executed among the hold special games is displayed. In the hold display area R3, the hold image H corresponding to the third special game to be executed among the hold special games is displayed. In the hold display area R4, the hold image H corresponding to the special game to be executed fourth among the hold special games is displayed. Therefore, the hold display area R1 can be said to be a display area in which it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed hold image H is executed first. The hold display area R2 can be said to be a display area in which it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed hold image H is executed second. The hold display area R3 can be said to be a display area in which it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed hold image H is executed third. The hold display area R4 can be said to be a display area in which it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the displayed hold image H is executed fourth. As described above, the reserved image H is displayed in the display area where the execution order in which the corresponding special game is executed can be specified in the effect display device 25.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the running image ZG corresponding to the running special game is displayed in the running area ZR in the effect display device 25. The running image ZG corresponds to the running image corresponding to the running variable game. In this way, the effect display device 25 can display the running image ZG. As shown in FIG. 3, when the special game is executed, the running image ZG based on the held image H that was displayed when the running special game was held is displayed in the running area ZR. To. Specifically, in the executing area ZR, the holding image H displayed in the holding display area R1 immediately before the execution of the special game is displayed as the executing image ZG. Therefore, when the special game is being executed, a circular running image ZG is displayed in the running area ZR. The running image ZG is larger than the pending image H. Therefore, when the hold image H is displayed as the running image ZG, the hold image H is enlarged and displayed as the running image ZG. Incidentally, even if the number of special reservations is 0, when the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27, the execution of the special game is temporarily suspended, so that the effect display device 25 is used. The reserved image H is displayed. In this case, the hold image H is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the hold image H is displayed as the running image ZG in the running area ZR of the effect display device 25.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed, the reserved image H1 displayed in the reserved display area R1 is displayed in the executing area ZR as the executing image ZG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed, the reserved image H2 displayed in the reserved display area R2 is displayed in the reserved display area R1 as the reserved image H1. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed, the reserved image H3 displayed in the reserved display area R3 is displayed in the reserved display area R2 as the reserved image H2. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed, the reserved image H4 displayed in the reserved display area R4 is displayed in the reserved display area R3 as the reserved image H3.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be capable of executing a hold notice effect. The hold notice effect is an effect that can be executed for a special game whose execution has been suspended. The hold notice effect is executed on the effect display device 25. As described above, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 as the display means includes a hold notice effect that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold image H corresponding to the target special game is displayed in a notice mode different from the normal mode. That is, the hold notice effect is configured to be executed by changing the display mode of the hold image H to a notice mode different from the normal mode corresponding to the normal display mode. When the hold notice effect is executed, the hold image H corresponding to the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is displayed in the notice mode, while the execution of the hold notice effect corresponds to another special game. The reserved image H to be displayed is not displayed in the notice mode. The normal aspect corresponds to the normal display mode. On the other hand, the notice mode corresponds to the notice display mode. The notice display mode corresponds to the display mode related to the hold notice effect. That is, the hold notice effect is executed by setting the hold image H corresponding to the hold notice effect as the display mode related to the hold notice effect. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a hold notice effect may be executed for a special game being executed.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the reserved image H is displayed in the normal mode, the reserved image H based on white is displayed. On the other hand, there are a plurality of types of notice modes. Specifically, the notice modes include a first notice mode (shown in FIG. 4 (b)) based on blue, a second notice mode (shown in FIG. 4 (c)) based on red, and a rainbow. There is a third notice mode (shown in FIG. 4 (d)) based on the rainbow mode expressed by coloring imitating. The notice mode can be said to be the production content of the hold notice effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 (e) to 4 (h), the executing image ZG may be displayed in a normal mode or a notice mode as in the reserved image H. .. As shown in FIG. 4 (e), when the running image ZG is displayed in the normal mode, the running image ZG based on white is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4 (f), when the running image ZG is displayed in the first notice mode, the running image ZG based on blue is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4 (g), when the running image ZG is displayed in the second notice mode, the running image ZG based on green is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4H, when the running image ZG is displayed in the third notice mode, the running image ZG based on the rainbow mode is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect in which the hold image H or the running image ZG of the first notice mode is displayed and the hold notice effect in which the hold image H or the running image ZG of the second notice mode is displayed are specific effects. It corresponds to the hold notice production of the contents. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect in which the hold image H or the running image ZG of the third notice aspect is displayed corresponds to the hold notice effect of the special effect content. That is, there are a plurality of types of effect contents including the specific effect content in the effect content of the hold notice effect. In addition, there is a special effect content in the effect content of the hold notice effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect in which the hold image H or the running image ZG of the first notice mode is displayed corresponds to the hold notice effect of the first content, and the hold image H or the execution is in progress in the second notice mode. The hold notice effect in which the image ZG is displayed corresponds to the hold notice effect of the second content. As described above, the specific production contents include the first content and the second content.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the degree of hold expectation) that the special game targeted for the hold notice effect will be a big hit differs depending on the type of the notice mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of suspension is higher in the order of the first notice mode <second notice mode <third notice mode. Therefore, in the second notice mode, the hold expectation degree is one step higher than that in the first notice mode. Further, in the third notice mode, the hold expectation degree is two steps higher than that in the first notice mode. Similarly, the third notice mode has a higher expectation of hold than the second notice mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold image H of the third notice mode is displayed, it is suggested that the special game corresponding to the hold image H becomes a big hit. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold notice effect in which the hold image H of the third notice mode is displayed is a so-called premier effect (also referred to as a premium effect). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, as the reserved image corresponding to the reserved special game, there are a case where the reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed and a case where the reserved image H in the notice mode is displayed.

In the following description, the hold notice effect in which the hold image H or the running image ZG of the first notice mode is displayed may be referred to as "hold notice effect of the first notice mode". Similarly, in the following description, the hold notice effect in which the hold image H or the running image ZG of the second notice mode is displayed is referred to as "hold notice effect of the second notice mode", and the hold image H of the third notice mode is shown. Alternatively, the hold notice effect in which the running image ZG is displayed may be referred to as "hold notice effect of the third notice mode".

The hold notice effect may be started for the special game when the special game is put on hold. In this case, when the special game is put on hold, the hold image H corresponding to the special game is displayed in the notice mode, so that the hold notice effect is executed. As described above, the hold notice effect may be started when the execution of the special game is suspended due to the entry of the game ball into the start ports 26 and 27. As a general rule, the hold notice effect is continuously executed until the special game targeted by the hold notice effect ends. That is, the hold notice effect can be executed at least in a part of the period until the special game whose execution is suspended ends due to the execution of the special game being suspended.

In addition, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the hold notice effect may be started for the special game whose execution is suspended. As described above, the hold notice effect may be started when the special game is executed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the hold notice effect may be started for the special game whose execution is suspended. As a general rule, the hold notice effect is continuously executed until the special game targeted by the hold notice effect ends. That is, when the hold notice effect is executed when the execution of the special game is started, it can be executed at least in a part of the period until the special game subject to the hold notice effect ends. Is.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, the hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is suspended, and when the execution of the hold notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is started. In either case, the hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18. In addition, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is suspended, and when the execution of the hold notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the hold notice effect is started. The hold notice start sound may be the same or different.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the reserved image H of the third notice mode is displayed, it is suggested that the special game corresponding to the reserved image H becomes a big hit. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the running image ZG of the third notice mode is displayed, it is suggested that the special game corresponding to the running image ZG, that is, the running special game becomes a big hit. To. That is, in the present embodiment, when the hold notice effect of the special effect content is executed due to the execution of the variable game being suspended, the variable game that is the target of the hold notice effect of the special effect content is It is suggested that it is a variable game that is a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the hold notice effect of the special effect content is executed along with the start of the execution of the variable game, the variable game that is the target of the hold notice effect of the special effect content is It is suggested that it is a variable game that is a big hit.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is started, the notice mode of the hold notice effect changes and the effect content of the hold notice effect changes when the hold notice effect has already been executed. In some cases. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the holding expectation does not decrease when the production content of the holding notice effect changes. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect content of the hold notice effect changes, the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted. For example, when the production content of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is promoted, the notice mode of the hold image H displayed in the first notice mode is promoted to the second notice mode or the third notice mode. Similarly, for example, when the effect content of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is promoted, the notice mode of the hold image H displayed in the second notice mode is promoted to the third notice mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18. The hold notice start sound and the promotion sound may be the same or different.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be promoted to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode, and then promoted to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode again. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be promoted to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode without being promoted to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode. .. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, the maximum number of times that the promotion sound is output after that is "2 times". As described above, with the execution of the special game being suspended, the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed in at least a part of the period until the special game in which the execution is suspended ends. This can be regarded as suggesting that the maximum number of times the promotion sound is output is "twice".

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be promoted to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode, which is the upper limit. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, the maximum number of times that the promotion sound is output after that is "1 time". As described above, with the execution of the special game being suspended, the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed in at least a part of the period until the special game in which the execution is suspended ends. This can be regarded as suggesting that the maximum number of times the promotion sound is output is "1 time". Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the production content of the hold notice effect is not promoted after the hold notice effect of the third notice mode, which is the upper limit, is executed, the promotion sound is not output after that.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed, the effect content of the hold notice effect can be promoted thereafter. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is executed, the effect content of the hold notice effect cannot be promoted thereafter. Therefore, it can be considered that the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode suggests that the effect content of the hold notice effect can be promoted after that, that is, the promotion sound is output. can. Similarly, the execution of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode can be regarded as suggesting that the effect content of the hold notice effect can be promoted after that, that is, the promotion sound is output. can. That is, it can be considered that it is suggested that the promotion sound is output when the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the hold notice effect may be started by displaying the running image ZG corresponding to the special game in the notice mode. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image H in the notice mode is started, the notice mode of the running image ZG corresponding to the special game changes, and the effect of the hold notice effect is produced. The content may change. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18. It can be said that the promotion of the effect content of the hold notice effect means that the notice mode of the hold image H is promoted or the notice mode of the running image ZG is promoted.

Here, based on FIGS. 5A to 5F, there are cases where the hold notice effect is started for the special game whose execution is held, and cases where the notice mode of the hold image H is promoted. An example of the display content of the effect display device 25 in the case where the advance notice mode of the running image ZG is promoted and the case where the notice mode is promoted will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the execution of the special game is started and the hold notice effect is started for the special game whose execution is suspended, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is supported. The character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the reserved image H (in FIG. 5A, the reserved image H2). The character CH is displayed behind the hold image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the hold image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. To. After that, the character CH is displayed with the content of swinging the sword down, and the effect of destroying the reserved image H in the normal mode corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, the reserved image H in the notice mode is displayed in place of the hold image H in the normal mode corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect, and the character CH that is pleased is displayed. It is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18 as the execution of the hold notice effect is started.

As shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the execution of the special game is started and the effect content of the hold notice effect that has already been executed is promoted, the effect content is promoted to the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. The character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the reserved image H (in FIG. 5C, the reserved image H1) corresponding to the above. The character CH is displayed behind the hold image H corresponding to the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect in which the effect content is promoted, and corresponds to the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect in which the effect content is promoted. It is displayed at a position corresponding to the reserved image H. After that, the character CH is displayed with the content of swinging down the sword, and the production of the content in which the reserved image H in the notice mode corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice production in which the production content is promoted is destroyed is executed. To. Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, the notice mode of the hold image H corresponding to the special game for which the effect content is promoted is changed, and the happy character CH is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is displayed. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18 as the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted. Incidentally, FIGS. 5 (c) and 5 (d) show the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the notice mode of the reserved image H1 is promoted from the first notice mode to the second notice mode.

As shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the execution of the special game is started and the production content of the hold notice effect targeting the special game is promoted, the character CH is displayed at the position corresponding to the executing image ZG. To. The character CH is displayed behind the running image ZG, and is displayed at a position corresponding to the running image ZG. After that, the character CH is displayed with the content of swinging the sword down, and the effect of the content of destroying the running image ZG is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the notice mode of the image ZG being executed changes, and the happy character CH is displayed on the effect display device 25. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18 as the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted. Incidentally, FIGS. 5 (e) and 5 (f) show the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the advance notice mode of the running image ZG is promoted from the second notice mode to the third notice mode. In the following description, an effect in which the character CH is displayed at a position corresponding to the reserved image H or the running image ZG is referred to as a “single-sword cut effect”.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, while the character CH is displayed, there may be a case where a one-sword double-cutting effect developed with the content that the character CH leaves without swinging down the sword is executed. The "one-sword and two-cut production that is developed with the content that the character CH is displayed while leaving without swinging down the sword" can be said to be a sword-and-two-cut production. As described above, after the one-sword cut-off effect is started, there may be a case where the hold notice effect is executed and a case where the hold notice effect is not executed. Further, after the one-sword cut-off effect is started, there may be a case where the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted and a case where the effect content of the hold notice effect is not promoted. Further, the type of the character CH may be a plurality of types. Then, depending on the type of the character CH, the degree of expectation that the hold notice effect is executed after the one-sword cut effect is started may be different. Similarly, depending on the type of the character CH, the degree of expectation that the effect content of the hold notice effect may be promoted after the one-sword cut effect is started may be different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect mode. There are multiple types of production modes. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is in the low base state, it is controlled to the first effect mode. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the high base state and is in the non-probability changing state, it is controlled to the second staging mode. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is in a high base state and a probable change state, it is controlled to the third effect mode. The staging mode is also called the staging state. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a background image different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, the decorative lamp 17 is made to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or a different background sound is output from the speaker 18 for each type of effect mode. Is notified.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. The main board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. The main board 40 and the sub board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main board 40 to the sub board 50 in one direction. The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60.

The main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, a main RWM 43, and a clear switch 44. The main CPU 41 executes various processes by executing the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program. The main ROM 42 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. For example, the main ROM 42 stores the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the probable change state and a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the non-probability change state. The jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the probabilistic state and the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery in the non-probability change state may be the same in some values or all different values. There may be. Further, the main ROM 42 stores the chance determination value used for the chance lottery. Further, the main ROM 42 stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The staging lottery is a lottery that determines whether to execute the reach staging when the big hit lottery is not won, and corresponds to the reach lottery.

The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, it can be said that the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the special game is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. As the effect content of the effect game, the jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of finally stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol after the reach effect. The out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach non-out-of-reach fluctuation pattern and an out-of-reach with out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the combination of symbols that are out of reach is finally fixedly stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the combination of symbols that are out of reach is finally confirmed and stopped after the reach effect.

The main RWM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the result of processing by the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RWM 43 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main board 40 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. Further, the main board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main CPU 41.

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). Further, an information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub CPU 51, a sub ROM 52, and a sub RWM 53. For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various processes (for example, processes related to staging) by executing the sub control program. The sub ROM 52 stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for the lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. Further, the sub ROM 52 stores the light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub ROM 52 stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-RWM53 includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized by controlling the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means by the sub CPU 51. Further, in the present embodiment, the function as the light emitting control means for controlling the light emitting means is realized by controlling the decorative lamp 17 as the light emitting means by the sub CPU 51. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 as the sound output means, so that the function as the sound output control means for controlling the sound output means is realized. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 as the display means, so that the function as the display control means for controlling the display means is realized.

The upper button UB is connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the upper button UB is operated via a port (not shown). Similarly, the lower button DB is connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the lower button DB is operated via a port (not shown).

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a predetermined power supply voltage, and also converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50. The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 61. The power switch 61 can be operated to switch between the on state and the off state, and maintains the operation state after the switching. In order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, either start the power supply from the external power supply while operating the power switch 61 in the on state, or turn off the power switch 61 while the power supply from the external power supply is being supplied. It will be operated from the state to the on state.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply 62. The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the main RWM 43 even after the power supply is cut off. By supplying power from the backup power supply 62, the main RWM 43 can retain the stored contents of the main RWM 43 when the power supply is cut off even after the power supply is cut off. The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the sub RWM 53 even after the power supply is cut off. Since the power is supplied from the backup power supply 62, the sub RWM 53 can retain the stored contents of the sub RWM 53 when the power supply is cut off even after the power supply is cut off. For example, one or both of the main RWM43 and the sub RWM53 is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply is cut off, so that the memory can be stored even after the power supply is cut off. It may be configured so that the existing information can be retained.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. It is a function to restore the game control. In the present embodiment, both the main board 40 and the sub board 50 have a backup function, but for example, the sub board 50 does not have to have a backup function. The main RWM 43 is an example of an information storage means configured to be able to store various types of information and to retain at least a part of the stored information even after the power supply is cut off. Become. Similarly, the sub-RWM53 is an information storage means configured to be able to store various types of information and to retain at least a part of the stored information even after the power supply is cut off. It is an example.

Here, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the main power-on process and the sub-power-on process performed with the start of power supply will be described.

When the main CPU 41 is started by the boot process (boot process) accompanying the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 first executes the main power-on process. In the main power-on process, the presence / absence of initialization (RWM clear) of the main RWM 43 is controlled according to the operation state of the clear switch 44 at the start of power supply. The main CPU 41 executes the RWM clear of the main RWM 43 when the clear switch 44 is operated in the ON state. When the RWM is cleared, the main CPU 41 initializes the game information by storing the initial information in the area for storing the game information among the various information in the storage area of the main RWM 43. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the main power-on process. On the other hand, when the clear switch 44 is in the off state, the main CPU 41 does not execute the RWM clear of the main RWM 43, recovers based on the stored contents of the backed up main RWM 43, and ends the main power-on process.

When the RWM clear is executed, neither the special game nor the normal game is executed or held, and the game is returned to a state in which neither the big hit game, the small hit game nor the normal hit game is executed. On the other hand, when the RWM clear is not executed, the state is restored to the state when the power supply is cut off based on the backed up game information.

When the main power-on process is completed, the main CPU 41 stores a predetermined control command in the output buffer in the sub-board 50 based on the game information stored in the main RWM 43. Specifically, when the RWM clear is executed in the main power-on process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as an RWM clear command) that can identify that the RWM clear has been executed in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the RWM clear is not executed in the main power-on process, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can be specified to return to the state when the power supply is cut off. Store in. For example, when the main CPU 41 returns during the small hit game with the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 stores a return command that can be specified to return during the small hit game in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in the timer interrupt process from the next time onward.

When the sub CPU 51 is started by the start process (boot process) accompanying the start of power supply, it waits until the RWM clear command or the return command from the main CPU 41 is input. Then, when the RWM clear command or the return command is input, the sub CPU 51 executes the sub power-on process. In the sub power-on process, the presence / absence of initialization (RWM clear) of the sub RWM 53 is controlled according to which of the RWM clear command and the return command is input. Specifically, when the RWM clear command is input, the sub CPU 51 executes the RWM clear of the sub RWM 53. When the RWM is cleared, the sub CPU 51 initializes the game information by storing the initial information in the area for storing the game information among the various information in the storage area of the sub RWM 53. After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the sub power on process. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the sub CPU 51 does not execute the RWM clear of the sub RWM 53, but recovers based on the stored contents of the backed up sub RWM 53, and ends the sub power on process. When the clear command is input, the effect game is not executed, and the effect is restored to the state in which none of the effect during the big hit game, the effect during the small hit game, and the effect during the normal hit game is executed. .. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the state when the power supply is cut off is restored based on the backed up game information.

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 41 based on the main control program will be described. The main CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 has entered the game balls into the start ports 26 and 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 or the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. (Hereinafter referred to as input judgment). If the determination result of the input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of special hold stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as hold determination). If the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the number of special reservations after the update. The main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a hold number command) that can specify the special hold number after the update in the output buffer. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information in the main RWM43, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. 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. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination random numbers), random numbers used for determining the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), and random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation). (Indicated as a pattern random number), a random number used in an effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as an effect determination random number), and the like. Then, after performing the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the special game as a variable game. In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of a plurality of variable games.

Here, the look-ahead command generation process and the look-ahead command generated in the look-ahead command generation process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the look-ahead commands are classified into look-ahead commands SC1 to SC5. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (indicated as a mismatch in FIG. 7) and the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value, but the value of the effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC4 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the value of the effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. The look-ahead command SC5 is generated when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command based on the value of at least a part of the big hit determination random number, the special symbol random number, the staging determination random number, and the variation pattern random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and outputs the output buffer. Store in. At this time, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command that can specify the special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC1 is generated in the look-ahead command generation process when the special hold number is "3", the main CPU 41 can specify that the special hold number is "3". Generate the look-ahead command SC1.

The generation of the look-ahead command in the look-ahead command generation process will be described below.
In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 41 reads ahead when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match either the high probability value or the common value and the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value. Generates a look-ahead command classified as command SC1. The main CPU 41 is classified into the look-ahead command SC2 when the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number does not match any of the high probability value and the common value, and when the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value. Generate a look-ahead command. When the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the value of the acquired effect determination random number does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC3. .. When the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the high probability value and the value of the acquired effect determination random number matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC4. .. When the value of the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the common value, the main CPU 41 generates a look-ahead command classified into the look-ahead command SC5.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when it is not in the big hit game, in the special game, or in the interval between fluctuations. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes a negative determination when any of the big hit game, the special game, and the interval between fluctuations. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied), the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. Then, when the number of special holds is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 stores a wait command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of special reservations stored in the main RWM 43 to update. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the number of special reservations after the update is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores a hold number command capable of specifying the special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the special game. When the main CPU 41 reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the big hit determination random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 42. In the big hit lottery, a high probability value and a common value are used when the probability change state is reached, and a common value is used when the non-probability change state is reached. When the jackpot lottery is not won (when the jackpot lottery is not won), the main CPU 41 performs the staging lottery based on the value of the staging determination random number.

Then, the main CPU 41 determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the outlier symbol. Further, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the loss variation pattern based on the lottery result of the staging lottery. Specifically, when the staging lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with an out-of-reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when the staging lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the variation pattern without loss reach based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. After determining the special symbol or variation pattern, the main CPU 41 indicates control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol and control information (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the variation pattern. ) Is stored in the output buffer, and the special symbol start processing is terminated.

When the special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 41 performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, the main CPU 41 stores an end command for displaying a fixed stop display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol in the output buffer. Further, the main CPU 41 sets the interval between fluctuations (1 second in the present embodiment) after the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, that is, after the end of the special game. In the interval between fluctuations, the special symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed with the end of the special game continues to be displayed as fixedly stopped.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main CPU 41 starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the control of granting the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game and after the interval between fluctuations has elapsed. The main CPU 41 grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 measures the opening time. Further, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 29 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. .. The main CPU 41 repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the round command in the output buffer every time the round game is started. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main CPU 41 specifies to control to the non-probability change state, a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 43 with the end of the big hit game. .. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main CPU 41 specifies that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, it sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the probabilistic state in the probability state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can identify the probabilistic state in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 41 specifies to control to the high base state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 stores "100 times" corresponding to the upper limit number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state in the main RWM 43 as the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state. Each time the special game is executed, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main RWM 43. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, the main CPU 41 is low due to the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0. Set the base state flag to a value that can be identified as controlling to the base state. That is, the main CPU 41 terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-probability change state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state as the base state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command that can specify the normal hold number after the update. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the normal hit game nor the normal game is in progress, while the main CPU 41 makes a negative judgment when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 updates the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting 1 by 1, and displays the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Control. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command that can specify the normal hold number after the update. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 41 reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RWM 43. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 performs a normal hit lottery based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Then, the main CPU 41 determines the normal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start processing.

Then, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the normal game and displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. Controls the panel 22. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started with the start of the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control A1. In the present embodiment, it is easier to win the normal winning lottery when the high base state is used than when the low base state is used. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to win the normal winning lottery even when the base is low, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the first variable member 28 is in the open state. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 as compared with the case of the high base state, but the game ball enters the second starting port 27. There is a possibility of a ball.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the low probability state command is input, the sub CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the non-probability state in the probability state flag stored in the sub RWM 53. When the high probability state command is input, the sub CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the probability change state in the probability state flag stored in the sub RWM 53. The sub CPU 51 can specify whether or not it is in a probabilistic state by referring to the probability state flag of the sub RWM 53. Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a low base state command, the sub CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 53. When the high base state command is input, the sub CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub RWM 53. The sub CPU 51 can specify whether or not it is in a high base state by referring to the base state flag of the sub RWM 53.

Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the sub CPU 51 to the first effect mode when the sub base state flag is set to a value that can identify that the sub base state is in the low base state. The sub CPU 51 is set to a value that can be specified to be in the high base state in the sub base state flag, and is set to a value that can be specified to be in the non-probability state flag in the sub probability state flag. When it is, it is controlled to the second effect mode. The sub CPU 51 is set to a value that can be specified to be in the high base state in the sub base state flag, and is set to a value that can be specified to be in the probabilistic state in the sub probability state flag. At that time, it is controlled to the third effect mode.

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed when the round command is input. Further, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. The content of the jackpot effect may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

When the pre-reading command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores the input pre-reading command in the sub RWM 53. At this time, the sub CPU 51 stores the look-ahead command in the sub-RWM 53 so that the storage order of the look-ahead command can be specified according to the number of special reservations that can be specified from the look-ahead command. Although details will be described later, when a look-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the same number of hold images H as the number of special hold images that can be specified from the look-ahead command is displayed. For example, when the hold image H1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 and a look-ahead command that can specify that the special hold number is "2" is input, the hold image H2 is newly displayed on the sub CPU 51. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be so.

Next, a winning effect determination process related to the execution of the hold notice effect due to the execution of the special game being suspended, a pending effect determination process related to the execution of the hold notice effect after the one-sword cut effect, and one sword. The promotion determination process for determining whether to promote the effect content of the hold notice effect after the two-way effect is performed will be described together with the control related to the display of the hold image H and the running image ZG.

When the look-ahead command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs a winning effect determination process. However, even if the look-ahead command is input when the hold advance notice effect is already being executed, the sub CPU 51 does not perform the effect determination process at the time of winning. When the winning effect determination process is not performed, the sub CPU 51 determines to display the reserved image H in the normal mode as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended. Then, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended.

In the winning effect determination process, whether or not to execute the hold notice effect for the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command and the type of the advance notice mode when executing the hold notice effect are determined. In this way, when a new special game is reserved, the sub CPU 51 performs a winning effect determination process for the newly reserved special game.

In the winning effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 performs a hold advance notice lottery for determining whether to start execution of the hold advance advance effect targeting the special game corresponding to the input look-ahead command. In the present embodiment, when the hold notice lottery is won, the execution of the hold notice effect is determined, while when the hold notice lottery is not won, the execution of the hold notice effect is not decided. For example, the winning probability of the hold notice lottery differs depending on whether it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit or that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order. For example, even if it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit, the winning probability of the hold notice lottery may be different depending on the type of the big hit. In addition, the type of the fluctuation pattern determined from the look-ahead command may be configured to be identifiable, and the winning probability of the hold notice lottery may be different depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern. Then, if the hold notice lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 ends the winning effect determination process. At this time, the sub CPU 51 decides to display the reserved image H in the normal mode as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended. Then, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H in the normal mode is displayed as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended.

Further, when the hold notice lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the notice mode. For example, in the present embodiment, there are cases where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit and cases where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order. different. For example, even if it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit, the mode of determining the advance notice mode may be different depending on the type of the big hit. For example, the determination mode of the notice mode may be different by changing the type of the notice mode that can be determined. In addition, for example, the determination mode of the notice mode may be different by changing the probability of determining various notice modes. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to determine the third notice mode only when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit. When the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the advance notice mode, the sub CPU 51 ends the winning effect determination process. Then, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H of the determined advance notice mode is displayed as the reserved image H corresponding to the special game whose execution is newly suspended.

When the variation pattern designation command is input when the hold notice effect is not being executed, the sub CPU 51 performs the hold effect determination process. The pending effect determination process is performed for a special game that has already been suspended. Then, in the pending effect determination process, the presence / absence of execution of the hold notice effect for the special game targeted by the pending effect determination process and the type of the advance notice mode when the hold notice effect is executed are determined. Then, when the special game is started to be executed, the sub CPU 51 performs a pending effect determination process for the running special game and the pending special game. When the number of the special game being executed and the special game being held is 2 or more, the sub CPU 51 first targets the special game being executed as the target of the pending effect determination process, and then 1 or the pending special game. The pending effect determination process is performed as the target of the pending effect determination process in order from the first reserved special game among the plurality of special games. Then, when it is decided to execute the hold notice effect before performing the hold effect determination process for all the running and pending special games, the sub CPU 51 plays the remaining pending special games. The pending production determination process is not performed as a target.

In the pending effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 is the target of the pending effect determination process when the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game that is the target of the pending effect determination process is the look-ahead command that is the target of the hold notice effect. A hold notice lottery is performed to determine whether to start executing the hold notice effect for the game. If the player does not win the hold notice lottery, the sub CPU 51 ends the hold effect determination process for the special game targeted for the hold effect decision process. Further, when the hold notice lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the notice mode. For example, as in the case of determining the effect at the time of winning, in the present embodiment, there are cases where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit and cases where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order. , The determination mode of the notice mode is different. For example, the sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to determine the third notice mode only when it can be specified that the special game that is the target of the pending effect determination process is a big hit. When the type of the advance notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 51 ends the pending effect determination process.

When the type of the advance notice mode is determined in the pending effect determination process, the sub CPU 51 determines the character of the determined type at a position corresponding to the hold image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold advance notice effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the CH is displayed and the one-sword and double-cut effect is executed. At this time, in the sub CPU 51, the hold image H or the execution of the type of notice mode finally determined by the hold image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect in the hold notice determination process. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the one-sword and two-sided effect is executed with the content that changes to the medium image ZG.

In either of the winning effect determination process and the pending effect determination process, when the hold notice execution lottery is won and the type of the advance notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 51 is the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. Further, information that can specify the type of the notice mode of the hold image H or the running image ZG in the hold notice effect (hereinafter referred to as hold notice execution information) is stored in the sub RWM 53. The hold notice execution information stored in the sub-RWM53 is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice execution corresponding to the hold notice execution information is completed, or when the jackpot game is given. ..

When the fluctuation pattern designation command is input while the hold notice effect is being executed, the sub CPU 51 performs promotion determination processing. The promotion decision process is performed for the special game that has already been executed and is the target of the hold notice effect. Then, in the promotion determination process, whether or not the effect content of the hold notice effect for the special game targeted by the promotion decision process is promoted and the type of the advance notice mode after the promotion are determined. Then, when the special game is started to be executed, the sub CPU 51 performs the promotion determination process for the special game that has already been executed and is the target of the hold notice effect. If the notice mode of the hold notice effect that has already been executed is the third notice mode, that is, if the hold notice effect of the third notice mode has already been executed, the sub CPU 51 has already executed the hold. The promotion decision process is not performed for the special game that is the target of the advance notice production.

In the promotion determination process, the sub CPU 51 performs a promotion lottery to determine whether to promote the effect content of the hold notice effect. Then, if the promotion lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 ends the promotion determination process. Further, when the promotion lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the advance notice mode after promotion. For example, as in the winning effect determination process and the pending effect determination process, in the present embodiment, the case where it is possible to specify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit and the case where the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of the question. The mode of determining the notice mode after promotion differs between the case where it can be specified and the mode in which it is determined. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to determine the third notice mode only when it can be specified that the special game that is the target of the promotion determination process is a big hit. However, if the advance notice mode having the highest hold expectation is already determined in response to the look-ahead command, the sub CPU 51 ends the promotion determination process. Further, when the type of the advance notice mode after promotion is determined, the sub CPU 51 ends the promotion determination process.

When the type of the advance notice mode is determined in the promotion determination process, the sub CPU 51 determines the position according to the hold image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game that has already been the mode of the hold notice effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the character CH of the same type is displayed and the one-sword and two-sided effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 51 is the hold image H of the type of the notice mode finally determined by the hold image H or the running image ZG corresponding to the special game targeted for the promoted hold notice effect as the notice mode after promotion. Alternatively, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the one-sword cut effect is executed with the content that changes to the image ZG being executed.

In either of the winning effect determination process and the pending effect determination process, when the hold notice execution lottery is won and the type of the advance notice mode is determined, the sub CPU 51 is the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. Further, information that can specify the type of the notice mode of the hold image H or the running image ZG in the hold notice effect (hereinafter referred to as hold notice execution information) is stored in the sub RWM 53. The hold notice execution information stored in the sub-RWM53 is deleted when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice execution corresponding to the hold notice execution information is completed, or when the jackpot game is given. .. Further, when the advance notice mode is determined in the promotion determination process, the sub CPU 51 updates the determined notice mode to the hold notice execution information that can be specified.

Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H moves and is displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the executing image ZG based on the reserved image H1 is displayed in the executing area ZR. Further, if the reserved image H2 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is displayed as the reserved image H1. Similarly, if the reserved image H3 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H3 is displayed as the reserved image H2. Further, if the reserved image H4 is displayed, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H4 is displayed as the reserved image H3.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the end command after inputting the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 erases the pre-reading command stored first among the pre-reading commands stored in the sub RWM 53. Further, when the end command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the execution image ZG displayed in the execution area ZR is hidden. In the effect display device 25, the executing image ZG is erased by hiding the executing image ZG.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. The sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination according to the effect symbol to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the sub CPU 51 specifies the jackpot symbol from the input symbol command, the sub CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol. When the sub CPU 51 specifies the out-of-order symbol from the input symbol command, the sub-CPU 51 determines the out-of-order symbol according to the effect symbol. For example, when the sub CPU 51 specifies a variation pattern with a deviation from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols that are out of reach including the reach. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 51 specifies a variation pattern without reach from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols that does not include reach.

Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the production game. Then, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 51 causes the input of the end command as a trigger to display the symbol combination by the effect symbol as a fixed stop display. The sub CPU 51 may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the end command. In this case, the end command may be omitted. In addition, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern including the reach effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the reach effect is executed.

When the standby command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls the standby state. In the control related to the standby state, for example, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the symbol combination based on the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the standby effect is executed. The waiting effect is also called a demonstration or a customer waiting effect. In the standby effect, for example, an alert regarding immersiveness may be executed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a premier sound as a non-specific sound that is output at a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied from the speaker 18. The premier sound is output from the speaker 18 at a predetermined timing during execution of the special game only when the special game being executed is a special game that is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the fact that the special game being executed is a special game that is a big hit corresponds to the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, in the present embodiment, the predetermined timing during the execution of the special game, which is a big hit, corresponds to the timing associated with the fulfillment of the predetermined condition. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect of outputting the premier sound from the speaker 18 is a so-called premier effect.

The sub CPU 51 performs a premier sound lottery for determining whether to output a premier sound when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the symbol designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the premier sound is output when the premier sound lottery is won, while it is determined that the premier sound is not output when the premier sound lottery is not won. Then, when the premier sound lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the premier sound is output at a predetermined timing during the execution of the special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume of at least a part of the sounds output from the speaker 18 can be adjusted. In the present embodiment, "adjusting the volume" can be regarded as "adjusting the output intensity of the volume". The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the volume can be adjusted by operating at least one of the upper button UB and the lower button DB. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at least one of the upper button UB and the lower button DB corresponds to an operable adjusting operation means.

In the following description, operating the upper button UB or the lower button DB, that is, operating at least one of the upper button UB and the lower button DB may be expressed as "operating the button UB and DB". be. Therefore, for example, the case where the buttons UB and DB are operated is not limited to the case where both the upper button UB and the lower button DB are operated, and in addition to the case where only the upper button UB is operated, only the lower button DB is operated. It also includes cases.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume can be adjusted from the first to seventh stages. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the first stage of the volume of the sound output from the speaker 18 corresponds to the minimum volume among the adjustable volumes. Therefore, when the volume is adjusted to the first stage, it corresponds to the case where the volume level reaches the lower limit. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the seventh stage of the volume of the sound output from the speaker 18 corresponds to the maximum volume among the adjustable volumes. Therefore, when the volume is adjusted to the 7th stage, it corresponds to the case where the volume stage has reached the upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the background sound is a sound whose volume can be adjusted. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the background sound cannot be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB. The hold notice start sound is a sound whose volume can be adjusted. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the hold notice start sound cannot be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB. The promotion sound is a sound whose volume can be adjusted. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the promotion sound cannot be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the premier sound is a sound whose volume cannot be adjusted. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume of the premier sound cannot be adjusted even if the buttons UB and DB are operated.

Incidentally, the premier sound is output from the speaker 18 at the maximum volume regardless of the adjusted volume. Therefore, the volume at which the background sound is output is either the same as the volume at which the premier sound is output or the volume at which the premier sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB. It can be adjusted with. Similarly, the volume at which the hold notice start sound is output is the same as the volume at which the premier sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB, and the volume at which the volume at which the premier sound is output is lower. It can be adjusted by either of them. The volume at which the promotion sound is output is either the same as the volume at which the premier sound is output or the volume at which the premier sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB. It can be adjusted with.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that, for example, when the volume is adjusted, a volume adjusting sound that can identify that the volume is adjusted is output from the speaker 18. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to execute, for example, an effect capable of specifying the current volume stage. For example, the volume adjustment sound may be different in sound (for example, scale) according to the adjusted volume. With this configuration, the effect of outputting the volume adjustment sound can also be used as the effect of specifying the current volume stage.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the volume can be adjusted, it may be suggested that the volume can be adjusted. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to suggest that the effect display device 25 as a display means can adjust the volume.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the adjustable image TY is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the standby state, which suggests that the volume can be adjusted. In the present embodiment, the adjustable image TY is an image including the character information of "the volume can be adjusted by operating the up button or the down button". Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted when not in the standby state. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted during the jackpot game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted during the execution of the special game.

Here, the control related to the volume adjustment will be described.
The sub RWM 53 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as volume information) that can specify the set volume stage among the stages that can be set as the volume. The sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the sound effect is executed at a volume that can be specified from the volume information. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the background sound is output at a volume that can be specified from the volume information. Similarly, for example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the hold notice start sound is output at a volume at a stage that can be specified from the volume information. Further, for example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the promoted sound is output at a volume that can be specified from the volume information.

In a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the sub CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the upper button UB, and when the volume level that can be specified from the volume information does not reach the upper limit, the sub CPU 51 has one volume step. Raise the volume and update the volume level after the rise to identifiable volume information. Similarly, in a situation where the volume can be adjusted, the sub CPU 51 inputs an operation signal from the lower button DB, and when the volume level that can be specified from the volume information does not reach the lower limit, the volume level. Is lowered by one, and the level of the volume after the lowering is updated to the identifiable volume information. Further, when the volume information is updated, the sub CPU 51 may control the speaker 18 so as to output the volume adjusting sound.

Further, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the adjustable image TY is displayed in the standby state. If a variation pattern specification command is input while the adjustable image TY is being displayed, the sub CPU 51 ends the display of the adjustable image TY. Then, the sub CPU 51 will execute the production game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a background sound from the speaker 18 in addition to the background sound according to the type of the effect mode. In the following description, a background sound different from the background sound according to the type of the effect mode is referred to as a “specific background sound”. In the present embodiment, the specific background sound corresponds to the specific sound. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of types of specific background sounds. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of specific sounds. Specifically, the specific background sound includes a first background sound which is a music A, a second background sound which is a music B, and a third background sound which is a music C. The specific background sound can be output from the speaker 18 at least during the execution of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific sound can be output during the execution of the variable game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the sound that can be output by the speaker 18 includes a specific background sound. That is, in the present embodiment, the sound that can be output by the sound output means includes a specific sound.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be suggested by the effect display device 25 that a specific background sound is output. That is, it may be suggested that the display means outputs a specific sound. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is an effect display device that the specific background sound is output after it is decided to output the specific background sound until the output of the specific background sound is started. May be suggested at 25. That is, it may be suggested that the display means outputs the specific sound after it is determined to output the specific sound until the output of the specific sound is started.

As shown in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 as the specific image together with the reserved image H. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the hold image H on the effect display device 25. That is, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the specific sound is output by displaying the specific image together with the reserved image in the display means.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music suggestion image GS1 is an image including the music name as character information. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player can specify the type of the specific background sound by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the reserved image H on the effect display device 25. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of the specific sound can be specified by displaying the specific image together with the reserved image in the display means. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the hold image H on the effect display device 25, and the type of the specific background sound. Can be specified. That is, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the specific sound is output by displaying the specific image together with the reserved image in the display means, and the type of the specific sound can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is suggested that a specific sound is output, it is possible to suggest the type of the specific sound.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times that a specific background sound is output may be suggested. That is, the display means may suggest the maximum number of times a specific sound is output. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is displayed as an effect after the number of times the specific background sound is output is determined and before the output of the specific background sound is started. It may be suggested by the device 25. That is, the display means may suggest the maximum number of times that the specific sound is output after it is determined to output the specific sound and before the output of the specific sound is started. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the "maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output" is the maximum number of times that the output of the specific background sound is started, and all of the music that becomes the specific background sound is output from the beginning to the end. Not the maximum number of times it will be done. That is, in the present embodiment, the "maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output" corresponds to the maximum number of times that the music that becomes the specific background sound is output from the beginning. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is suggested within the range of 1 to 3 times.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of times the reproduction upper limit image GS2 as a special image is displayed together with the reserved image H suggests the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display of the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 together with the hold image H on the effect display device 25 suggests the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output. That is, in the present embodiment, the display means displays the special image together with the reserved image, which suggests the maximum number of times that the specific sound is output. In the following description, the maximum number of times a specific background sound is output may be referred to as "the maximum number of times a specific background sound is output".

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the maximum number of output times of the specific background sound of the type suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 is suggested by the reproduction upper limit number image GS2. For example, in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music A" is displayed in addition to the reserved image H1, so that the pachinko game machine 10 is executed for the first time after the next. It is suggested that the music A is output during the execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music A is output by displaying the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 including the character information of “× 3” in addition to the reserved image H1. It is suggested that the number of times is "3 times".

Further, in FIG. 10A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed for the second and subsequent times by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music A" in addition to the reserved image H2. It is suggested that the music A is output during the execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music A is output by displaying the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 including the character information of “× 2” in addition to the reserved image H2. It is suggested that the number of times is "2 times".

Similarly, in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music B" is displayed in addition to the reserved image H3, so that the pachinko game machine 10 is executed for the third time after the next. It is suggested that the music B is output during the execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music B is output by displaying the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 including the character information of “× 2” in addition to the reserved image H3. It is suggested that the number of times is "2 times". Further, in FIG. 10A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed for the third and subsequent times by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music C" in addition to the reserved image H4. It is suggested that the music C is output during the execution of the special game. Further, in FIG. 10A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the music C is output by displaying the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 including the character information of “× 1” in addition to the reserved image H4. It is suggested that the number of times is "1 time".

As shown in FIG. 10B, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image H1 in FIG. 10A is started, the running image ZG based on the reserved image H1 in FIG. 10A is being executed. Displayed in area ZR. Further, the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H1 in FIG. 10A is displayed together with the new running image ZG. Similarly, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 displayed together with the reserved image H1 in FIG. 10A is displayed together with the new executing image ZG. Further, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image H1 in FIG. 10A is started, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is displayed as the reserved image H1. Further, the music suggestion image GS1 and the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 displayed together with the reserved image H2 are displayed together with the new reserved image H1. Similarly, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image H1 in FIG. 10A is started, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H3 is displayed as the reserved image H2 and is displayed on the reserved image H3. The music suggestion image GS1 and the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 that were also displayed are displayed together with the new reserved image H2. Further, when the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image H1 is started in FIG. 10A, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H4 is displayed as the reserved image H3 and is also displayed together with the reserved image H4. The music suggestion image GS1 and the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 that have been displayed are displayed together with the new reserved image H3.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the music suggestion image GS1 is displayed and it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the suggested specific background sound may be output, or the suggested specific background sound may be output. Sound may not be output. For example, in FIG. 10B, the music suggestion image GS1 including the character information of "music A" is displayed together with the execution image ZG, but the music A is output during the execution of the special game. In some cases, the music A may not be output. Incidentally, when the music A is not output, the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs the background sound according to the effect mode during the stay from the speaker 18.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that when the specific background sound is output, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the specific background sound is not output. Therefore, after it is suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs the specific background sound, when the specific background sound is actually output from the speaker 18, the expectation of a big hit increases. Therefore, when the specific background sound is output in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expectation of a big hit is higher than before the specific background sound is output. That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific sound is output, the jackpot expectation is higher than before the specific sound is output.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous differs depending on the type of the suggested specific background sound. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development becomes advantageous differs depending on the type of the suggested specific sound. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expected degree of jackpot when the suggested type of specific background sound is actually output may differ depending on the type of the suggested specific background sound. That is, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation to which the big hit game is subsequently given, that is, the degree of expectation of the big hit differs depending on the type of the output specific sound. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation is different, but the expectation controlled by the probabilistic state, that is, the probabilistic expectation may be different. Further, it is not limited to the jackpot expectation degree and the probability change expectation degree, and may not be the expectation degree for an event that substantially benefits the player. For example, it may be the degree of expectation that the privilege image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that the music C is output and the music C is actually output, the special game is a special game that becomes a big hit (FIG. 11). In 11, it is possible to specify (indicated as a big hit confirmation). On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if it is suggested that the music A is output and the music A is actually output, it cannot be specified that the special game is a big hit. .. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if it is suggested that the music B is output and the music B is actually output, it is not possible to specify that the special game is a special game that is a big hit. Can not.

Further, for example, it is suggested that the music A is output by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H in the normal mode, and the jackpot expectation of the special game when the music A is actually output. Is defined as the "first expectation level". Further, for example, it is suggested that the music B is output by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H in the normal mode, and the jackpot expectation of the special game when the music B is actually output. Is defined as the "second expectation". In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second expectation is higher than the first expectation.

Similarly, for example, in the special game when the music A is suggested to be output by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the first notice mode and the music A is actually output. It is assumed that the jackpot expectation is the "third expectation". Further, for example, it is suggested that the music B is output by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the first notice mode, and the big hit of the special game when the music B is actually output. It is assumed that the degree of expectation is the "fourth degree of expectation". In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fourth expectation is higher than the third expectation.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is suggested that the music A is output, and it is suggested that the music B is actually output rather than the case where the music A is actually output, and the music B is actually output. The expectation of a big hit is higher when it is output to. Incidentally, when comparing the second expectation degree and the third expectation degree, the second expectation degree and the third expectation degree may be the same, or even if the third expectation degree is higher than the second expectation degree. Alternatively, the second expectation may be higher than the third expectation.

It should be noted that the first expectation degree to the fourth expectation degree are based on the premise that the number of times the specific background sound is output is the same. Although the details will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the jackpot expectation degree differs depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output, the first expectation degree to the fourth expectation degree depends on the number of times the specific background sound is output. The relationship may change. Even if the jackpot expectation is different depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output, it is possible to maintain the relationship between the first expectation and the fourth expectation. Further, the 4th expectation degree may be higher than either the 1st expectation degree and the 2nd expectation degree, but may be lower than one or both of the 1st expectation degree and the 2nd expectation degree. You can also.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the same type of specific background sound is output, when the hold notice effect is executed, when the specific background sound is output according to the effect content of the hold notice effect. Expectations for big hits may differ. That is, when the specific background sound of the type suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H in the advance notice mode is actually output during the execution of the special game corresponding to the hold image H. Depending on the type of notice mode, the degree of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit differs.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the second notice mode is output, the specific background sound of the specific background sound is output. Regardless of the type, it is possible to identify that the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a special game that is a big hit. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the first notice mode is output, it is said that the specific background sound is output. It is not possible to specify that the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a special game that is a big hit. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the specific background sound is output when the hold image H or the running image ZG of the second notice mode is displayed, the special background sound is the target of the hold notice effect. It is suggested that the game is a special game that is a big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold notice effect is not executed when the hold notice effect is already being executed. Therefore, the time when the reserved image H or the executing image ZG of the second notice mode is displayed corresponds to the case where only the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a specific sound is output when only the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a big hit. It is suggested that. That is, in the present embodiment, if a specific sound is output when only the hold notice effect of the second content is being executed among the plurality of types of effect contents, the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect is It is suggested that it is a variable game that is a big hit.

Although not shown, when the hold notice effect for displaying the hold image H in the third notice mode is executed, the hold notice effect in the third notice mode is performed regardless of which specific background sound is output. It is possible to identify that the special game targeted by is a big hit. Further, when the hold notice effect for displaying the hold image H of the third notice mode is executed, even if the specific background sound is not output, the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is applied. It is possible to identify that the special game being played is a big hit.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the maximum number of playback image GS2 is displayed and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the specific background sound may be output as many times as the suggested maximum number of times. The specific background sound may be output less than the suggested maximum number of times, and as described above, the specific background sound itself may not be output. For example, in FIG. 10B, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 including the character information of “× 3” is displayed together with the executing image ZG, but the specific background sound is 3 during the execution of the special game. In some cases, the specific background sound is output once or more and less than three times, and in some cases, the specific background sound itself is not output.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the smaller the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output, the higher the expectation of a big hit. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested within the range of 1 to 3 times, it is assumed that 1 or 2 times out of 1 to 3 times is the first time. It is assumed that the second number is two or three times more than the first number. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is the first number, compared to the case where the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is the second number. , The big hit expectation is high. That is, in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of times the suggested specific sound is output is the first number, the maximum number of times the suggested specific sound is output is the second number of times larger than the first number. The expectation of a big hit is higher than in the case of.

It is suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs a specific background sound when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started due to the execution of the special game being suspended, the specific game output during the execution of the special game subject to the hold notice effect is specified. Background sound is suggested. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the special game, the specific background sound output during the execution of the special game subject to the hold notice effect is executed. Is suggested.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that a specific background sound is output, at least until the execution of the target special game suggested to output the specific background sound is started, the specific background is output. It is suggested that sound is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started due to the execution of the special game being suspended, the period until the special game targeted for the hold notice effect ends. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least for a part of the period. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the period until the special game targeted for the hold notice effect ends. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least for a part of the period.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is started due to the suspension of the execution of the special game, the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is the target. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output during at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is started due to the execution of the special game being held, the target of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the specific effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is suspended, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the specific effect content ends. It is suggested that a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until it is done. Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is started due to the execution of the special game being suspended, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the special effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is suspended, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the special effect content ends. It is suggested that a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until it is done.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 suspends the execution of the special game, and at least a part of the period until the special game for which the execution is suspended ends. It may be suggested that a specific background sound is output during the period. That is, in the present embodiment, in the display means, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the specific sound is emitted at least in a part of the period until the variable game for which the execution is suspended ends. It may be suggested that it is output.

In addition, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the first notice mode. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the end of the special game. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is the target. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the specific effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is started, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the specific effect content ends. It is suggested that a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until it is done. Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the special effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is started, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the special effect content ends. It is suggested that a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until it is done.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect display device 25 starts executing the hold notice effect when the execution of the special game is started, the hold notice effect from which the execution is started is used. It may be suggested that a specific background sound is output for at least a part of the period until the corresponding special game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, in the display means, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the variable game, the variable game corresponding to the hold notice effect for which the execution is started ends. It may be suggested that a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until the sound is output.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, it is suggested that the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started due to the execution of the special game being suspended, the specific game output during the execution of the special game subject to the hold notice effect is specified. The maximum number of background sounds is suggested. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the special game, the specific background sound output during the execution of the special game subject to the hold notice effect is executed. The maximum number of times is suggested.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the specific background sound is at least until the execution of the target special game suggested to output the specific background sound is started. The maximum number of outputs of is suggested. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started due to the execution of the special game being suspended, the period until the special game targeted for the hold notice effect ends. It suggests the maximum number of outputs of a particular background sound, at least for some time period. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the period until the special game targeted for the hold notice effect ends. It suggests the maximum number of outputs of a particular background sound, at least for some time period.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is started due to the suspension of the execution of the special game, the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is the target. The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is started due to the execution of the special game being held, the target of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode. The maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the specific effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is suspended, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the specific effect content ends. It is suggested that the maximum number of times a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until the sound is output. Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is started due to the suspension of the execution of the special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the special effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is suspended, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the special effect content ends. It is suggested that the maximum number of times a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until the sound is output.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 suspends the execution of the special game, and at least a part of the period until the special game for which the execution is suspended ends. The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output may be suggested during the period. That is, in the present embodiment, in the display means, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the specific sound is emitted at least in a part of the period until the variable game for which the execution is suspended ends. The maximum number of outputs may be suggested.

In addition, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the first notice mode. The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. Similarly, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the target of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is The maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the specific effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is started, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the specific effect content ends. It is suggested that the maximum number of times a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until the sound is output. Further, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the hold notice effect of the special effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is started, so that the variable game targeted for the hold notice effect of the special effect content ends. It is suggested that the maximum number of times a specific sound is output in at least a part of the period until the sound is output.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the effect display device 25 starts executing the hold notice effect when the execution of the special game is started, the hold notice effect from which the execution is started is used. The maximum number of outputs of a specific background sound may be suggested in at least a part of the period until the corresponding special game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, in the display means, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the variable game, the variable game corresponding to the hold notice effect for which the execution is started ends. The maximum number of times a specific sound is output may be suggested in at least a part of the period until the sound is output.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started due to the execution of the special game being suspended, it is output during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. The specific background sound is suggested, and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested. That is, in the present embodiment, when the hold notice effect is started due to the execution of the variable game being suspended, the specific sound output during the execution of the variable game targeted by the hold notice effect is suggested. At the same time, the maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started along with the start of the execution of the special game, it is output during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. A specific background sound is suggested, and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested. That is, in the present embodiment, when the hold notice effect is started when the execution of the variable game is started, the specific sound output during the execution of the variable game targeted by the hold notice effect is suggested. At the same time, the maximum number of times the specific sound is output is suggested.

Here, the control for suggesting that the specific background sound is output will be described together with the control for suggesting the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output.
When the hold notice lottery in the winning effect determination process is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the specific background sound suggesting that the sound is output when the execution of the hold notice effect starts. Similarly, when the hold notice lottery in the hold notice effect determination process is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the specific background sound suggesting that the sound is output when the execution of the hold notice effect starts. In determining the type of the specific background sound that is suggested to be output when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, the sub CPU 51 decides whether to actually output the specific background sound that is suggested to be output. An output lottery will be held at the time of production. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is determined that the specific background sound is output by winning the production output lottery, while it is determined not to output the specific background sound by not winning the production output lottery. It becomes.

When the output lottery at the time of production is not won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the specific background sound suggesting that the music is output from the music A to the music C. On the other hand, when the output lottery at the time of production is won, the sub CPU 51 suggests that the sub CPU 51 is output in response to the look-ahead command for the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect, that is, the special game that outputs the specific background sound. Determines the type of specific background sound. For example, the sub CPU 51 may determine the music C as the type of the specific background sound suggesting that it is output only when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit. In other words, if the sub CPU 51 can identify that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is out of order, the sub CPU 51 does not determine the music C as the type of the specific background sound suggesting that it is output, and suggests that it is output. As the type of the specific background sound to be performed, one of music A and music B other than music C is determined. In addition, the sub CPU 51 outputs under different determination rates depending on whether the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified as a big hit and the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified to be out of order. Determine the type of specific background sound that is suggested to be played. For example, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of specific background sound suggesting that the sound is output so that the expected jackpot when actually output is higher in the order of music A <music B <music C.

Further, when determining the type of the specific background sound suggesting to be output, the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times to output the specific background sound suggested as the execution of the hold notice effect starts. The sub CPU 51 is accompanied by the start of execution of the hold notice effect in both the case where the hold notice lottery in the winning effect decision process is won and the case where the hold notice lottery in the hold effect decision process is won. Determine the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. For example, the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output from 1 to 3 times. For example, the sub CPU 51 suggests under different determination rates depending on whether the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified as a big hit and the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified to be out of order. Determines the maximum number of times a specific background sound can be output. For example, the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output so that the smaller the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output, the higher the expectation of a big hit. The maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output corresponds to the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output.

Further, when the hold notice lottery in the winning effect determination process is not won, the sub CPU 51 performs a non-production output lottery for determining whether to output a specific background sound during the execution of the special game whose execution is suspended. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is determined that the specific background sound is output by winning the non-directing output lottery, while it is determined not to output the specific background sound by not winning the non-directing output lottery. The Rukoto.

When the non-directed output lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 indicates that the special background sound is output in response to the look-ahead command for the special game whose execution is suspended, that is, the special game that outputs the specific background sound. Determine the type. For example, the sub CPU 51 may determine the music C as the type of the specific background sound suggesting that it is output only when it can be specified that the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is a big hit. In addition, the sub CPU 51 outputs under different determination rates depending on whether the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified as a big hit and the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified to be out of order. Determine the type of specific background sound that is suggested to be played.

Further, when the non-directed output lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 indicates the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output in response to the look-ahead command for the special game whose execution is suspended, that is, the special game that outputs the specific background sound. To decide. For example, the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output from 1 to 3 times. For example, the sub CPU 51 suggests under different determination rates depending on whether the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified as a big hit and the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command can be specified to be out of order. Determines the maximum number of times a specific background sound can be output. For example, the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output so that the smaller the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, when the non-directed output lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 performs a Gase output lottery for determining whether or not it is suggested that the specific background sound is output although the specific background sound is not output. If the Gase output lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 decides not to suggest that the specific background sound is output. Similarly, if the Gase output lottery is not won, the sub CPU 51 decides not to suggest the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. On the other hand, when the Gase output lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the specific background sound suggesting that the sound is output. Further, when the Gase output lottery is won, the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times of output of the suggested specific background sound.

When the sub CPU 51 determines the type of the specific background sound suggesting to be output, the sub CPU 51 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as suggestion sound information) that can specify the type of the specific background sound in the sub RWM 53. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to identify a special game in which a specific background sound that can be specified from the suggested sound information is output from the suggested sound information. Similarly, when the sub CPU 51 determines the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output, the sub CPU 51 stores in the sub RWM 53 that the maximum number of times can be specified (hereinafter, referred to as suggested number of times information). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to identify a special game in which the specified background sound of the maximum number of times that can be specified from the suggested number of times information is output from the suggested number of times information.

Further, when the sub CPU 51 stores the suggested sound information and the suggested number of times information in the sub RWM 53, the sub CPU 51 subordinates information (hereinafter, referred to as output presence / absence information) that can specify whether or not the specific background sound is actually determined to be output. Store in RWM53. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 has decided to actually output the specific background sound when either the case where the output lottery at the time of production is won or the case where the output lottery at the time of non-production is won. The identifiable output presence / absence information is stored in the sub RWM53. On the other hand, the sub CPU 51 can specify that it has decided not to actually output the specific background sound in either the case where the output lottery at the time of production is not won or the case where the output lottery is won. The output presence / absence information is stored in the sub RWM53. Further, from the output presence / absence information, it is possible to identify the target special game that is suggested to output a specific background sound.

Then, when the type of the specific background sound suggesting to be output is determined, the sub CPU 51 determines the type in accordance with the reserved image H corresponding to the special game targeted to suggest the output of the specific background sound. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the music suggestion image GS1 having the content suggesting that the specific background sound of the above is output is displayed. For example, when the type of the specific background sound suggesting to be output is determined as the execution of the hold notice effect starts, the sub CPU 51 holds the hold corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. The staging display device 25 is controlled so that the music suggestion image GS1 having the content suggesting that the determined type of specific background sound is output is displayed together with the image H.

Similarly, when the maximum number of times of suggestion of the specific background sound is determined, the sub CPU 51 determines the specific number of times of output of the specific background sound in accordance with the reserved image H corresponding to the target special game for suggesting the maximum number of times of output of the specific background sound. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 of the content suggesting the maximum number of times of output of the background sound is displayed. For example, when the maximum number of times of suggestion specific background sound is output is determined as the execution of the hold notice effect starts, the sub CPU 51 sets the hold image H corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold notice effect. At the same time, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 of the content suggesting the maximum number of times of output of the determined specific background sound is displayed.

After displaying the music suggestion image GS1, the sub CPU 51 moves and displays the music suggestion image GS1 in the same manner when controlling the reserved image H to move and be displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be performed. Further, after displaying the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2, the sub CPU 51 controls the reserved image H to move and be displayed in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command, so that the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 is also displayed in the same manner. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be moved and displayed.

When the output presence / absence information that can specify that it is actually decided to output the specific background sound is stored in the sub RWM53, and the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is started. , The sub CPU 51 determines the number of times to output the specific background sound during the execution of the special game. At this time, the sub CPU 51 outputs the specific background sound during the execution of the special game from the number of times of one or more times and less than or equal to the maximum output number of the specific background sound that can be specified from the suggested number of times information. Determine the number of times. Then, when the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is started, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the first output of the specific background sound is started. When the number of times the specific background sound is output is two or more, the sub CPU 51 starts outputting the specific background sound at a predetermined timing during execution of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested. The speaker 18 is controlled so as to be so. Incidentally, the case where the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is started corresponds to the case where the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is input.

If the output of the specific background sound is started the same number of times as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output during the execution of the target special game for which the output of the specific background sound is suggested, the secondary background sound is output. The CPU 51 hides the music suggestion image GS1. This ends the suggestion that the specific background sound is output. Similarly, during the execution of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested, the output of the specific background sound is started as many times as the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. In this case, the sub CPU 51 hides the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2. This ends the suggestion of the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output.

However, when the specific background sound is output less than the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output, the sub CPU 51 is the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested. With the end, the music suggestion image GS1 is hidden. Similarly, when the specific background sound is output a number of times less than the number suggested as the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output, the sub CPU 51 is the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested. With the end of, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 is hidden.

Further, when the specific background sound is not output, the sub CPU 51 hides the music suggestion image GS1 with the end of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested. Similarly, when the specific background sound is not output, the sub CPU 51 hides the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 with the end of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested.

Further, when the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is completed, the sub CPU 51 deletes the suggestion sound information, the suggestion number of times information, and the output presence / absence information stored in the sub RWM 53. Incidentally, the sub CPU 51 is sub when the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is completed, regardless of whether the output presence / absence information can specify that the specific background sound is actually decided to be output. The suggested sound information, the suggested number of times information, and the output presence / absence information stored in the RWM 53 are deleted.

Here, based on FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d), it is suggested that the specific background sound is output and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output when the hold notice effect is executed. An example of this will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the number of times the special game is being executed and the execution is suspended is 0. In such a situation, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, it is assumed that the execution of the special game is suspended and the hold notice effect is executed for the special game. At this time, when the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, the hold image H1 of the second notice mode is displayed.

Further, it is assumed that the sub CPU 51 decides to output the music A while the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is being executed as the hold notice effect is executed. At this time, with the execution of the hold notice effect, the effect display device 25 displays the music suggestion image GS1 suggesting that the music A is output in addition to the hold image H1, and outputs the specific background sound. It is suggested that it will be done. As described above, it is suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound after it is determined to output the specific background sound until the output of the specific background sound is started. May be done. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, it is possible to suggest the type of the specific background sound.

Further, it is assumed that the sub CPU 51 decides to output the music A once during the execution of the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect as the hold notice effect is executed. Then, with the execution of the hold notice effect, in the effect display device 25, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 suggesting that the maximum number of times of output of the specific background sound is "1 time" is added to the hold image H1. It is displayed and suggests the maximum number of times a specific background sound is output.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the execution of the special game corresponding to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is started, the effect display device 25 is based on the hold image H1 of the second notice mode. The executing image ZG of the second notice mode is displayed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the music suggestion image GS1 suggesting that the music A is output is displayed together with the running image ZG, and it is suggested that the specific background sound is output. In addition, in the effect display device 25, the playback upper limit number of times image GS2 suggesting that the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is "1 time" is displayed together with the executing image ZG, and the specific background sound is output. The maximum number of times is suggested.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound of the maximum number of times suggested by the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2, it is displayed together with the executing image ZG. The music suggestion image GS1 is hidden. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode by executing the hold notice effect of the second notice mode when the execution of the special game is suspended. It is suggested that a specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the end of the special game. Then, the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound in at least a part of the period until the execution of the special game is suspended and the special game whose execution is suspended ends. May be suggested.

Similarly, in the effect display device 25, when the specific background sound of the maximum number of times suggested by the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 is output, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 displayed together with the executing image ZG is hidden. Become. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is subject to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode by executing the hold notice effect of the second notice mode when the execution of the special game is suspended. The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the end of the special game. Then, the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound in at least a part of the period until the execution of the special game is suspended and the special game whose execution is suspended ends. The maximum number of times may be suggested.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d), when the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs a specific background sound while the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, it is being executed. It is possible to identify that the special game of is a big hit.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 12D, it is assumed that the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted during the execution of the special game. In this case, in the effect display device 25, the advance notice mode of the running image ZG is promoted from the second notice mode to the third notice mode. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the executing image ZG of the second notice mode is displayed, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18, and the running image ZG of the third notice mode is displayed. Then, when the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is executed by outputting the promotion sound while the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the special game being executed becomes a big hit. It will be possible to identify. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the premier sound is output from the speaker 18 during the execution of the special game, it is possible to specify that the special game being executed is a big hit.

Next, based on FIG. 13, an example of a case where the volume is adjusted within the period from the start of the execution of the hold notice effect to the start of the execution of the special game targeted by the hold notice effect. ,explain.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended at the timing t11 and the hold advance notice effect targeting the special game is executed, the music suggestion image GS1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the specific background sound is displayed. Is suggested to be output. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended at the timing t11 and the hold advance notice effect targeting the special game is executed, the playback upper limit number of times image GS2 is displayed on the effect display device 25. , The maximum number of times a specific background sound is output is suggested.

After that, it is assumed that the upper button UB is operated at the timing t12 before the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is started, and the volume is adjusted from the first stage volume to the fourth stage volume. .. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the execution of the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is started at the timing t13 and the specific background sound is output, the specific background sound is the speaker at the fourth stage volume. It is output from 18. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume is adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB within the period from the suggestion that the specific background sound is output to the output of the specific background sound. You can adjust the volume at which a specific background sound is output with. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume at which the specific sound is output can be adjusted by operating the adjustment operation means within the period from the suggestion that the specific sound is output until the specific sound is output. Is. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that the lower button DB is operated at the timing t14 while the specific background sound is being output, and the volume is adjusted from the volume of the fourth stage to the volume of the third stage. In this case, the specific background sound being output is output from the speaker 18 at the volume of the third stage. Further, when the output of the specific background sound for the second time is started at the subsequent timing t15, the pachinko gaming machine 10 starts the output of the specific background sound at the volume of the third stage.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume at which the specific background sound is output can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB. On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the premier sound is output at the timing t16 during the execution of the special game in which the specific background sound is output after the timing t15, the maximum volume is 7 steps. The premier sound is output from the speaker 18 at the volume of the eyes. At this time, even if the adjusted volume level is different from that of the third and fourth stages, the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs the premier sound at the maximum volume from the speaker 18. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that the buttons UB and DB are operated to adjust the volume within the period from the suggestion that the specific background sound is output to the output of the specific background sound. However, the volume at which the premier sound is output cannot be adjusted. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of the variable game in which the specific sound is output even if the adjustment operation means is operated within the period from the suggestion that the specific sound is output until the specific sound is output. It is not possible to adjust the volume of the non-specific sound that is output at the timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume at which the premier sound is output is the seventh stage volume, which is the maximum volume. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume at which the specific background sound is output is the volume adjusted in the volume of the first to seventh stages. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the volume at which the specific background sound is output is the same as the volume at which the premier sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB, and the premier sound is output. The volume can be adjusted by any of the first to sixth steps, which is lower than the volume to be set. That is, in the present embodiment, the volume at which the specific sound is output is the same as the volume at which the non-specific sound is output and the volume at which the non-specific sound is output by operating the adjustment operation means. And, it can be adjusted by either.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specific background sound is output during the execution of the special game. Further, when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not enter the standby state until the special game targeted by the suggestion is completed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the adjustable image TY is displayed on the effect display device 25 in the standby state, suggesting that the volume can be adjusted. Therefore, although not shown, the adjustable image TY is not displayed on the effect display device 25 because the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not enter the standby state when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output. , It is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted. That is, in the present embodiment, when it is suggested that a specific sound is output, it is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted.

However, although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state if the number of special reservations is 0 after the special game suggesting that a specific background sound is output is completed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the adjustable image TY is displayed on the effect display device 25 in this standby state, suggesting that the tone can be adjusted.

Next, a case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output will be described. At the same time, a case where the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is suggested will be described. The case where the power supply is restarted means that the power supply is started without operating the clear switch 44 as the power supply is started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not suggested that the specific background sound is output when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the suggestion that the specific background sound is output is resumed. Not done.

Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is Not suggested. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the suggestion of the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output. Is not restarted.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if it has already been decided to output the specific background sound before the power supply is cut off, the specific background sound is actually output at the timing after the power supply is restarted. .. If it has already been decided that the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not output the specific background sound before the power supply is cut off, the specific background sound is not output even at the timing after the power supply is restarted. ..

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is stopped after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, and then the power supply is restarted, the specific background sound is output. While it is not suggested, a specific background sound may be output at a subsequent timing. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is the maximum. While the number of times is not suggested, a specific background sound may be output at a subsequent timing.

Here, when it is suggested that a specific background sound is output, that is, after the power supply is stopped and then restarted when the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is suggested. The control performed will be described.

When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the suggestion sound information is stored and held in the sub RWM 53. However, the sub CPU 51 displays the music suggestion image GS1 based on the suggestion sound information even when the suggestion sound information is stored in the sub RWM 53 when the power supply is started. The effect display device 25 is not controlled. As a result, it is not suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs the specific background sound when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output. It will be.

Similarly, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the suggested number of times information is stored in the sub RWM 53. However, the sub CPU 51 displays the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 based on the suggested number of times information even when the suggested number of times information is stored in the sub RWM 53 due to the start of power supply. Does not control the effect display device 25. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is It will not be suggested.

Further, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the output presence / absence information is stored and held in the sub RWM 53. That is, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the output presence / absence information is stored and held in the sub RWM 53.

Then, when the output presence / absence information that can specify that the specific background sound is actually output is stored in the sub-RWM53, the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is started. If so, the sub CPU 51 determines the number of times the specific background sound is output during the execution of the special game. At this time, the sub CPU 51 outputs the specific background sound during the execution of the special game from the number of times of one or more times and less than or equal to the maximum output number of the specific background sound that can be specified from the suggested number of times information. Determine the number of times. Then, when the execution of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested is started, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so that the first output of the specific background sound is started. When the number of times the specific background sound is output is two or more, the sub CPU 51 starts outputting the specific background sound at a predetermined timing during execution of the target special game in which the output of the specific background sound is suggested. The speaker 18 is controlled so as to be so. However, when the output presence / absence information that can specify that it is decided not to output the specific background sound is stored in the sub RWM53, and the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is started. , The sub CPU 51 does not output the specific background sound.

When the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is completed, the sub CPU 51 deletes the suggestion sound information, the suggestion number of times information, and the output presence / absence information stored in the sub RWM 53. That is, when the execution of the special game that can be specified from the output presence / absence information is completed, the sub CPU 51 erases the suggestion sound information, the suggestion number of times information, and the output presence / absence information stored and held in the sub RWM 53.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the specific background sound is being output, the output of the specific background sound is not restarted. That is, even if it is decided that the specific background sound is actually output, if the power supply is stopped before the specific background sound is actually output, the specific background sound is restarted after the power supply is restarted. Can be output, but if the power supply is stopped after the specific background sound is actually output, the specific background sound is not output after the power supply is restarted.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the hold notice effect is being executed, the hold notice effect is not executed and the hold notice effect is not restarted. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the hold notice effect is not executed after the power supply is restarted, the execution of the hold notice effect may be started again at a subsequent timing. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started again, the hold notice start sound is output from the speaker 18. Further, when the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted, the promotion sound is output from the speaker 18.

Here, based on FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (c), power is supplied after the power supply is stopped when the output of the specific background sound and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output are suggested. An example of the display content of the effect display device 25 when the supply is restarted will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the execution of the special game is suspended during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 displays the hold image H1 of the first notice mode and executes the hold notice effect. Suppose it was started. At this time, it is assumed that the effect display device 25 displays the music suggestion image GS1 suggesting that the music B is output in addition to the hold image H1, suggesting that the music B is output. Further, in the effect display device 25, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 suggesting that the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is displayed together with the hold image H1, and the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is displayed. It is assumed that the number of times is suggested. It is assumed that it has been decided to output a specific background sound.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in such a case (in FIG. 14 (b), it is indicated as “return to power failure”), the effect is produced. The display device 25 does not execute the hold notice effect. Further, when the power supply is restarted, the music suggestion image GS1 is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and it is not suggested that the specific background sound is output. Similarly, when the power supply is restarted, the effect display device 25 does not display the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2, and does not suggest the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output.

However, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the execution of the special game that was the target of the hold notice effect is started, it is decided to output the specific background sound as a premise. A specific background sound is output from the speaker 18. However, if it is not determined to output the specific background sound, the specific background sound is not output from the speaker 18.

As described above, it is suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs the specific background sound when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output. On the other hand, a specific background sound may be output at a subsequent timing. That is, in the present embodiment, it is not suggested that the specific sound is output when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific sound is output. A specific sound may be output at a subsequent timing.

By the way, although not shown, the hold notice effect is not restarted when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the hold notice effect is being executed, but it is the target of the hold notice effect. A hold notice effect for a special game may be executed. For example, in FIG. 14C, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the special game that was the target of the hold notice effect is being executed, the execution image ZG of the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the hold notice start sound is displayed. May be output from the speaker 18.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
(1) It is suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound after it is determined to output the specific background sound until the output of the specific background sound is started. May occur. As a result, it is possible to suppress the oversight of the specific background sound, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

(2) The volume at which the specific background sound is output can be adjusted by operating the buttons UB and DB within the period from the suggestion that the specific background sound is output until the specific background sound is output. Is. Therefore, after it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, the volume at which the specific background sound is output can be adjusted, and then the specific background sound can be heard, which can easily satisfy the player. On the other hand, even if the buttons UB and DB are operated, the volume of the premier sound output during the execution of the special game in which the specific background sound is output cannot be adjusted. In this way, even if the volume at which the specific background sound is output is adjusted, the volume at which the premier sound different from the specific background sound is output is not adjusted. For this reason, for example, by adjusting the volume at which the specific background sound is output, the volume at which the premier sound is output is adjusted, and the volume is adjusted unintentionally by the player, which reduces the interest. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

(3) The volume at which the specific background sound is output is the same as the volume at which the premier sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB, and the volume at which the volume at which the premier sound is output is lower. It can be adjusted by either. That is, the volume at which the specific background sound is output can be adjusted to a volume equal to or lower than the volume at which the premier sound is output. As a result, since the specific background sound is not output at a volume higher than the volume at which the premier sound is output, the output of the specific background sound interferes with the output of the premier sound, which reduces the interest. Can be suppressed.

(4) For example, when it is suggested that the volume can be adjusted, it is conceivable that the player will follow the suggestion and unintentionally adjust the volume. Therefore, when it is suggested that a specific background sound is output, it is not suggested that the volume can be adjusted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the volume from being unintentionally adjusted due to the suggestion that the volume can be adjusted, resulting in a decrease in interest.

(5) It is suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs the specific background sound after it is determined to output the specific background sound until the output of the specific background sound is started. May occur. As a result, it is possible to suppress the oversight of the specific background sound, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, it is possible to suggest the type of the specific background sound. As a result, when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of the specific background sound is, and to improve the interest.

(6) By displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the reserved image H on the effect display device 25, it is suggested that a specific background sound is output, and the type of the specific background sound can be specified. Therefore, the player who confirms the reserved image H can be made to pay attention to the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H together with the reserved image H, and the specific background sound is efficiently output. It can be suggested that it will be done. On the contrary, the player who confirms the music suggestion image GS1 can be made to pay attention not only to the music suggestion image GS1 but also to the hold image H displayed together with the music suggestion image GS1, and the execution is suspended. It can be said that special games can be efficiently focused on.

(7) In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous differs depending on the type of the suggested specific background sound. As a result, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to the suggested specific background sound type and improve the interest.

(8) When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, it is not suggested that the specific background sound is output, but thereafter. A specific background sound may be output at the timing. As a result, for example, it is possible to suppress the player from being confused by suggesting that a specific background sound is output when the power supply is restarted, and as a result, the power supply is restarted. If the specific background sound is output at the timing after the sound is output, the output of the specific background sound can improve the interest.

(9) It may be suggested that the effect display device 25 outputs a specific background sound. As a result, it is possible to suppress the oversight of a specific background sound, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. In particular, it is suggested that when the execution of the special game is suspended, the specific background sound is output in at least a part of the period until the special game in which the execution is suspended ends. .. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by enjoying the period until the end of the special game whose execution is suspended, while suppressing the decline in the interest.

(10) It is suggested that the specific background sound is output by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the hold image H in the effect display device 25. Therefore, the player who confirms the reserved image H can be made to pay attention to the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H together with the reserved image H, and the specific background sound is efficiently output. It can be suggested that it will be done. On the contrary, the player who confirms the music suggestion image GS1 can be made to pay attention not only to the music suggestion image GS1 but also to the hold image H displayed together with the music suggestion image GS1, and the execution is suspended. It can be said that special games can be efficiently focused on.

(11) When the specific background sound is output, the expectation of a big hit is higher than before the specific background sound is output. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether a specific background sound is output and to improve the interest.

(12) The hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed by executing the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode when the execution of the special game is suspended. It is suggested that the specific background sound is output at least in a part of the period until the target special game ends. As a result, it is possible to suppress the oversight of a specific background sound, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. Further, by combining the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode and the suggestion that the specific background sound is output, the hold notice of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is used. It is possible to raise the degree of attention to the execution of the production, and it is possible to improve the interest by executing the hold notice production, not limited to suppressing the oversight of the specific background sound.

(13) If a specific background sound is output when only the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect may be a special game that is a big hit. It is suggested. In this way, when the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, it is possible to raise the degree of attention as to whether or not the specific background sound is actually output, and to improve the interest.

(14) If the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is executed, it is suggested that the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is a special game that is a big hit. Therefore, even if the hold notice effect of the third notice mode, which is neither the first notice mode nor the second notice mode, is executed, the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is a big hit. By suggesting that, it is possible to improve the interest.

(15) The hold notice effect is executed by changing the display mode of the hold image H to a notice mode different from the normal mode. Then, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output by displaying the music suggestion image GS1 together with the hold image H on the effect display device 25. Therefore, the player who confirms the reserved image H displayed in the advance notice mode can pay attention not only to the reserved image H but also to the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the reserved image H, which is efficient. It can be suggested that a specific background sound is output to. On the contrary, the player who confirms the music suggestion image GS1 can pay attention not only to the music suggestion image GS1 but also to the hold image H displayed together with the music suggestion image GS1. It can be said that it can be efficiently noticed.

(16) In the effect display device 25, the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output may be suggested. As a result, it is possible to suppress the oversight of a specific background sound, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. In particular, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is suggested in at least a part of the period until the special game in which the execution is suspended ends. To. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by enjoying the period until the end of the special game whose execution is suspended, while suppressing the decline in the interest.

(17) By displaying the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 together with the reserved image H in the effect display device 25, the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is suggested. Therefore, the player who confirms the reserved image H can be made to pay attention not only to the reserved image H but also to the playback upper limit number of times image GS2 displayed together with the reserved image H, and the specific background sound can be efficiently produced. It is possible to suggest the maximum number of times it is output. On the contrary, the player who confirms the reproduction upper limit number image GS2 can be made to pay attention not only to the reproduction upper limit number image GS2 but also to the hold image H displayed together with the reproduction upper limit number image GS2, and the execution is suspended. It can be said that it is possible to efficiently draw attention to the special game being played.

(18) A part of the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is set as the first number, and the number of times suggested as the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is higher than the first number of times. It is assumed that a part or all of the large number of times is the second number. At this time, when the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is the first number, a big hit as compared with the case where the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is the second number. High expectations. That is, the jackpot expectation is higher when the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is small. Therefore, even when the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output is small, it is possible to suppress the disappointment of the player and the deterioration of the interest.

In particular, in a gaming machine, it is often configured so that the higher the number of times a certain effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit. For this reason, when the maximum number of times the suggested specific background sound is output is small, as in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot expectation is higher, which is more novel and effective. It is possible to improve the interest.

(19) When the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed, the effect content of the hold notice effect may be promoted thereafter. Therefore, after the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed, it is held for at least a part of the period until the special game subject to the hold notice effect ends. It is possible to improve the interest while paying attention to the promotion of the production content of the notice production. On the other hand, when the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is executed, the effect content of the hold notice effect is not promoted thereafter. For this reason, after the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is executed, it is possible to stop paying attention to whether the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted and to pay attention to other effects to improve the interest. can.

(20) When the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, there is a possibility that the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted by two stages thereafter. On the other hand, when the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, there is a possibility that the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted by one step thereafter. As described above, since the number of stages of the production content of the hold notice effect that can be promoted after that differs depending on the type of the notice mode, it is possible to provide fun according to the type of the notice mode and improve the interest.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to suggest that the specific background sound is output, but for example, the decorative lamp 17 is configured to suggest that the specific background sound is output. Alternatively, the speaker 18 may be configured to suggest that a specific background sound is output. Further, in suggesting that the specific background sound is output, a plurality of a plurality of effect devices among the effect display device 25, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 may be used.

-If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output and the specific background sound is output. It may be configured to resume the suggestion that it will be done. In addition, if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped when the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested and the specific background is specified. It may be configured so that the suggestion of the maximum number of times the sound is output is resumed.

-Even if it has already been decided to output a specific background sound before the power supply is cut off, the specific background sound may not be output after the power supply is restarted. .. In addition, when the power supply is resumed, a lottery to decide whether to output a specific background sound may be performed again. Then, if it is decided to output the specific background sound in the lottery, the specific background sound is output, while if it is decided not to output the specific background sound in the lottery, the specific background sound is not output. You may.

-If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the specific background sound is being output, the output of the specific background sound may be restarted. For example, if it is decided that the specific background sound is actually output, the power supply will be supplied regardless of whether the specific background sound is actually output or after the specific background sound is actually output. If it is stopped, the specific background sound may be output after the power supply is restarted.

-If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the hold notice effect is being executed, the hold notice effect is executed and the execution of the hold notice effect is restarted. May be good. Further, at a subsequent timing, the production content of the hold notice effect may be promoted.

-In the above embodiment, when it is suggested that the music C is output and the music C is actually output, it is possible to specify that the special game is a special game that is a big hit. That is, as the specific background sound, there is a specific background sound that can be specified as a special game that is a big hit just by being output from the speaker 18. However, the specific background sound may not have a specific background sound that can be identified as a special game that is a big hit only by being output from the speaker 18. That is, no matter what kind of specific background sound is output, it is not necessary to make it possible to identify that there is a special game that becomes a big hit when the specific background sound is output.

-Similar to the second notice mode, for example, when the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the first notice mode is output, the type of the specific background sound. Regardless of the above, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect may be configured to be identifiable as a big hit special game.

-When the specific background sound suggested by the music suggestion image GS1 displayed together with the hold image H of the second notice mode is output, the output of the specific background sound is the target of the hold notice effect. It is not necessary to make it possible to identify that the special game that has become a big hit is a special game. That is, if a specific background sound is output when only the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, it is suggested that the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a special game that is a big hit. It does not have to be done.

-The period in which it is suggested that the specific background sound is output is not limited to, for example, at least a part of the period from the execution of the special game being suspended until the special game in which the execution is suspended ends. .. For example, the period in which it is suggested that a specific background sound is output is, for example, at least a part of the period from when the execution of the special game is suspended until the special game in which the execution is suspended starts. You may.

-The jackpot expectation may be the same depending on whether the specific background sound is output or the specific background sound is not output. For example, there may be no change in the jackpot expectation between after the specific background sound is output and before the specific background sound is output. Further, when the specific background sound is not output, the jackpot expectation may be higher than after the specific background sound is output.

-In some cases, it may be suggested that the specific background sound is output after it is decided to output the specific background sound until the output of the specific background sound is started, or the output of the specific background sound is output. It may not be suggested that a specific background sound is output until the start. At this time, for example, if it is not suggested that the specific background sound is output until the output of the specific background sound is started, the specific background sound is generated until the output of the specific background sound is started. It may be configured so that the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is suggested that it is output. With this configuration, even in a situation where it is not suggested that the specific background sound is output until the output of the specific background sound is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation, which is interesting. It can be improved.

-The number of times the specific background sound is output may be up to once. That is, the number of times the specific background sound is output does not have to be multiple times. The number of times the specific background sound is output is 1 to 3 times in the above embodiment, but as described above, it may be once, twice, or four times or more. There may be.

-When the specific background sound is output multiple times, the type of the specific background sound may be configured to change. That is, when the specific background sound is output twice, the specific background sound output the first time and the specific background sound output the second time may be different.

-The larger the number of times a specific background sound is output, the higher the expectation of a big hit may be. In addition, the jackpot expectation may not change depending on the number of times a specific background sound is output. For example, as described above, if the type of the specific background sound is switched each time the specific background sound is output, more specific background sounds can be heard as the number of times the specific background sound is output increases. There is a merit, and the smaller the number of times the specific background sound is output, the longer the specific background sound can be heard. In this way, it is possible to entertain the player and improve the interest without changing the jackpot expectation depending on the number of times the specific background sound is output.

-In the above embodiment, by displaying the music suggestion image GS1, it is suggested that the specific background sound is output, and the type of the specific background sound is also suggested. However, the image suggesting that the specific background sound is output and the image suggesting the type of the specific background sound may be different from each other. In the above embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to suggest the type of the specific background sound, but for example, the decorative lamp 17 may be configured to suggest the type of the specific background sound, or the speaker. In 18, it may be configured to suggest the type of the specific background sound. In suggesting the type of the specific background sound, a plurality of a plurality of effect devices among the effect display device 25, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 may be used. In addition, in suggesting that the specific background sound is output, it is not necessary to suggest the type of the specific background sound. That is, in the above embodiment, it is not necessary to suggest the type of the specific background sound.

-It is not necessary to differ the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous depending on the type of the specific background sound suggested. For example, depending on the type of the suggested specific background sound, the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous may differ, or the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous may not differ. In addition, no matter what kind of specific background sound output is suggested, it may be configured so that the degree of expectation that the subsequent development becomes advantageous does not change. As a result, it is possible to suppress anxiety caused by the type of specific background sound that has not yet been output.

-In the effect display device 25, the music suggestion image GS1 does not have to be configured to be displayed together with the hold image H. For example, the music suggestion image GS1 may be configured to be displayed separately from the hold image H in the effect display device 25. Further, in the effect display device 25, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 may not be configured to be displayed together with the hold image H. For example, the reproduction upper limit number of times image GS2 may be configured to be displayed separately from the hold image H in the effect display device 25.

-Even if the buttons UB and DB are operated within the period from the suggestion that the specific background sound is output until the specific background sound is output, the volume at which the specific background sound is output cannot be adjusted. There may be. For example, even if the volume is adjusted within the period from when it is suggested that the specific background sound is output until the specific background sound is output, the specific background sound is not output at the adjusted volume. It may be configured as follows. In this case, the specific background sound may be configured to be output, for example, at the volume before adjustment, that is, at the volume at which the suggestion that the specific background sound is output is started. Further, in the above embodiment, the promotion sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB from the execution of the hold notice effect to the promotion of the effect content of the hold notice effect and the output of the promotion sound. The volume can be adjusted. However, after the execution of the hold notice effect is started, even if the volume can be adjusted, even if the effect content of the hold notice effect that has already been started is promoted, the promotion sound is accompanied. The volume may be configured to be non-adjustable. In this case, the promotion sound may be configured to be output at the volume before adjustment, that is, at the volume when the execution of the hold notice effect is started.

-The volume at which the premier sound is output may be configured to be output at a volume higher than the adjustable volume as the volume at which the specific background sound, the hold notice start sound, and the promotion sound are output. For example, the volume at which at least a part of the specific background sound, the hold notice start sound, and the promotion sound is output can be adjusted from a volume lower than the volume at which the premier sound is output by operating the buttons UB and DB. It may be possible. Incidentally, in the above embodiment, not only the background sound including the specific background sound but also the volume at which either the hold notice start sound or the promotion sound is output is output as the premier sound by operating the buttons UB and DB. It can be adjusted to the same volume as the volume or a volume lower than the volume at which the premier sound is output.

-While running a special game, it may be configured to suggest that the volume can be adjusted. For example, the effect display device 25 may be configured to display the adjustable image TY during the execution of the special game. The mode suggesting that the volume can be adjusted may be different between the standby state and the execution of the special game. For example, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 may be different in suggesting that the volume can be adjusted between the standby state and the execution of the special game. In the above embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to suggest that the volume can be adjusted, but for example, the decorative lamp 17 may be configured to suggest that the volume can be adjusted. Alternatively, it may be configured to suggest that the volume can be adjusted in the speaker 18. Further, in suggesting that the volume can be adjusted, a plurality of a plurality of effect devices among the effect display device 25, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 may be used.

-In the above embodiment, the speaker 18 may be configured not to output some of the sounds that can be output. For example, the speaker 18 may be configured not to output at least one of the hold notice start sound and the promotion sound. For example, the hold notice start sound and the promotion sound are set to the same sound, and the promotion sound (or the same sound as the promotion sound) is output from the speaker 18 when the execution of the hold notice effect is started. May be good. In addition, the speaker 18 may be configured not to output the premier sound. The volume at which the premier sound is output may be adjustable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment may include an external terminal that can be connected to an external device. Then, in such a gaming machine, when the premier sound is output, that is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 51 controls the output of an external signal capable of specifying that the predetermined condition is satisfied from the external terminal. It may be configured as follows.

-The sound corresponding to the specific sound does not have to be the background sound, and may be, for example, a sound effect. For example, the fluctuation start sound output with the start of the special game may be a specific sound, the hold notice start sound may be a specific sound, the promotion sound may be a specific sound, or the special game may end. The fluctuating stop sound output along with it may be a specific sound. For example, the fluctuation start sound may be set to a plurality of types, and the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the type of the fluctuation start sound output from the speaker 18. For example, the fluctuation stop sound may be set to a plurality of types, and the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the type of the fluctuation start sound output from the speaker 18.

-There may be a plurality of types of background sounds according to the type of effect mode. The specific background sound may be different depending on the type of the effect mode. The specific background sound may include a background sound according to the type of the effect mode.

-Of the sounds output from the speaker 18, the sound whose volume cannot be adjusted is not limited to the premier sound, and the volume at which the premier sound is output may be adjustable. For example, a sound different from the premier sound that can be output at least during execution of a special game that is a big hit and when execution of a special game that is a big hit is suspended (hereinafter, big hit confirmed sound). The volume of (shown as) may be adjustable. The jackpot confirmation sound corresponds to the sound output from the speaker 18 at the timing associated with the fulfillment of the predetermined condition that is satisfied during the execution of the special game that is the jackpot or when the execution of the special game that is the jackpot is suspended. .. It should be noted that the volume of all the sounds output from the speaker 18 may be adjustable.

-When the execution of the hold notice effect is started, it may not be suggested that the specific background sound is output. In addition, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, there may be a case where it is suggested that a specific background sound is output and a case where it is not suggested that a specific background sound is output. For example, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed, so that the target of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is executed. It may be configured so that it is not suggested that the specific background sound is output in a part or all of the period until the end of the special game.

-When the execution of the hold notice effect is started, the maximum number of times that the specific background sound is output may not be suggested. In addition, when the execution of the hold notice effect is started, there are cases where the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is suggested and cases where the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output is not suggested. good. For example, by executing the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode when the execution of the special game is suspended, the target of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode. In some or all of the period until the end of the special game, the maximum number of times the specific background sound is output may not be suggested.

-Even if the hold notice effect is already being executed, the hold notice effect may be configured to be executable for a special game different from the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. For example, a plurality of types of the hold notice effect of a part or all of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode, the hold notice effect of the second notice mode, and the hold notice effect of the third notice mode are executed in parallel. May be done. It is not necessary to make the production contents of the hold notice effects executed in parallel different. For example, there are cases where a plurality of hold notice effects of the first notice mode are executed in parallel for a plurality of different special games. You may.

-The hold notice effect does not have to include the effect content suggesting that the special game targeted by being executed is a special game, such as the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. For example, there may be two types of notice modes, a first notice mode and a second notice mode. Further, even if the hold notice effect of the third notice mode is configured to be executable, the special game targeted by the hold notice effect may be missed. Further, the notice mode is not limited to the mode of changing the basic color of the hold image H, and for example, the mode of blinking and displaying the hold image H of the normal mode in the above embodiment may be used as the notice mode. .. In addition, for example, a mode in which a reserved image H having a different design from the reserved image H in the normal mode described in the above embodiment may be displayed may be used as a notice mode.

-The hold notice effect may be a part of the period from the suspension of the execution of the special game to the end of the special game in which the execution is suspended, or the execution of the special game is suspended. It may be at least a part of the period from to the start of the special game in which the execution is suspended. In addition, the hold notice effect may be at least a part of the period from the suspension of the execution of the special game to the predetermined timing during the execution of the special game for which the execution is suspended. The predetermined timing referred to here may be, for example, a timing at which the reach effect is started or a timing at which the reach effect ends.

-If the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped while the hold notice effect is being executed, the hold notice effect will not be restarted, but the special game that was the target of the hold notice effect will be targeted. Hold notice effect may be executed. For example, in FIG. 14C, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the special game that was the target of the hold notice effect is being executed, the execution image ZG of the notice mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the hold notice start sound is displayed. May be output from the speaker 18.

-The hold notice effect in the above embodiment is an effect that expects the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect to be a big hit. For example, the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a big hit and is a big hit. It may be an effect that is expected to be controlled to a probable change state after the end of the game. For example, it is configured so that the type of the big hit game in the case of a big hit can be specified from the look-ahead command, the type of the big hit game in the case of a big hit is specified, and then it is decided whether to execute the hold notice effect. It may be configured in.

-When the execution of the special game is suspended, when deciding the execution of the hold notice effect, even if it is configured to determine how many times the special game is started before the execution of the hold notice effect is started. good. With this configuration, even if the execution of the hold notice effect is not started when the execution of the special game is suspended, it can be expected that the execution of the hold notice effect will be started after that. In the case of the above configuration, even if the pending effect determination process in the above embodiment is not performed, the execution of the hold notice effect is started when the execution of the special game is started. Can be created.

-When the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted, the type of promotion sound may be different depending on the effect content of the hold notice effect before promotion. For example, a promotion sound output when the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted from the hold notice effect of the first notice mode, and a case where the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted from the hold notice effect of the second notice mode. It may be different from the promotion sound output to.

-When the production content of the hold notice effect is promoted, the type of promotion sound may be different depending on the effect content of the hold notice effect after promotion. For example, in the case of promotion from the hold notice effect of the first notice mode to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode, the first promotion sound is output as the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted. It may be configured as. For example, in the case of promotion to the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the hold notice effect of the second notice mode, the second promotion sound is output as the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted. It may be configured as. In this configuration, when the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed, it is unknown whether the promotion sound output thereafter is the first promotion sound or the second promotion sound. On the other hand, when the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, it can be seen that the promotion sound output thereafter is the second promotion sound. That is, it can be said that the execution of the hold notice effect of the second notice mode corresponds to suggesting that the second promotion sound is output as the promotion sound. In this way, when it is suggested that the promotion sound is output by executing the hold notice effect, it can be configured so that the type of the promotion sound can be suggested. On the contrary, it can be said that the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode does not indicate what kind of promotion sound is output as the promotion sound. In such a configuration, it can be said that the degree of expectation that the subsequent development will be advantageous differs depending on the type of the suggested promotion sound. Further, in the case of the above configuration, the promotion sound output for the first time and the promotion sound output for the second time after the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is executed are different.

-If a specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 while the hold notice effect is being executed, the effect content of the hold notice effect may be promoted. For example, if a specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 while the hold notice effect of the first notice mode is being executed, it is promoted to the hold notice effect of the second notice mode or the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. It may be configured to do so. Similarly, for example, if a specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 when the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, the speaker 18 is configured to be promoted to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. May be good. In this case, by executing the hold notice effect of the third notice mode, the special game targeted by the hold notice effect needs to be a big hit. Therefore, when only the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is executed, the specific background sound can be output only when the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is a special game that is a big hit. good. In this way, when the hold notice effect of the second notice mode is being executed, a specific sound is output and promoted to the hold notice effect of the third notice mode, so that the special game targeted by the hold notice effect is achieved. Can also be configured to suggest that is a big hit. When the hold notice effect of the third notice mode, which has the highest expectation among the hold notice effects, is being executed, there is no notice mode having a higher expectation than the hold notice effect of the third notice mode. It is advisable to configure the effect content of the advance notice effect so that it is not promoted. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment, when the specific background sound is output from the speaker 18 after the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is started. The type of notice mode may be configured to be promoted. That is, when the specific sound is output from the sound output means after the execution of the hold notice effect of the specific effect content is started, the effect content of the hold notice effect has a higher degree of advantageous expectation than the effect content being executed. It may be configured to be promoted to the production content. The "advantageous expectation" here is not limited to the expectation that becomes a big hit, but is intended to be the expectation that is controlled to the probabilistic state and the expectation that is subsequently developed in the player's favor. be. In the case of such a configuration, if the specific background sound is actually output after the execution of the hold notice effect of the first notice mode or the second notice mode is started, the effect content of the hold notice effect is promoted. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the fact that the specific background sound is actually output. Then, by suggesting the output of the specific background sound in advance, it is possible to improve the interest while suppressing the deterioration of the interest.

-In the above embodiment, a special game executed based on the entry into the first starting port 26 (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) and a special game executed based on the entry into the second starting opening 27. (Hereinafter referred to as the second special game) and may be separated. For example, the second special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the first special game, or may be configured to be executed in a reserved order regardless of the type of the special game. .. Further, the first special game may be configured to be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, at least one of the type of jackpot and the determination rate of various jackpots determined in the case where the first special game becomes a jackpot and the time when the second special game becomes a jackpot may be different. When the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable, the hold image corresponding to the first special game and the hold image corresponding to the second special game are separately displayed on the effect display device 25. It may be configured as. For example, the reserved image corresponding to the first special game and the reserved image corresponding to the second special game may have different designs of the reserved images. Further, in the low base state, the execution of the hold notice effect targeting the first special game is permitted, while the execution of the hold notice effect targeting the second special game is restricted. good. Similarly, when in the high base state, the execution of the hold notice effect targeting the second special game is permitted, while the execution of the hold notice effect targeting the first special game is restricted. May be good.

-Even if the jackpot is not won, the game may be configured to be controllable to a high base state when the number of times the special game is executed within a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times. The number of executions of the special game within the predetermined period referred to here may be, for example, the number of executions of the special game executed without the jackpot game being granted after being controlled to the non-probability change state, or the jackpot game ends. It may be the number of executions of the special game executed later without the next big hit game being granted. For example, when the number of times a special game is executed within a predetermined period is controlled to a high base state when the number of times the special game is executed reaches a specified number of times, until the special game is executed a predetermined maximum number of times, or the upper limit is reached. It may be configured to be controlled to a high base state until the jackpot game is granted before the number of special games is executed. However, if the high base state ends without the jackpot game being granted until the maximum number of special games are executed, the high base state is triggered by the number of executions of the special game until the jackpot game is granted. It may be configured not to be controlled by. In the gaming machine configured as described above, the hold notice effect may be, for example, an effect that is expected to be controlled to a high base state when the number of times the special game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times.

-As a special symbol that can be displayed as a definite stop display when the jackpot lottery is not won, a symbol that is different from the missed symbol (hereinafter referred to as a chance symbol) may be included. If the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game when the base is in the low base state, the chance symbol may be controlled to the high base state when the chance symbol is displayed as the fixed stop. good. In the gaming machine configured as described above, the hold notice effect is, for example, an effect that makes it expected that the chance symbol is fixedly stopped and controlled to a high base state in the special game that is the target of the hold notice effect. good. In addition, it is configured to be controlled to a high base state when the chance symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game only during the period from the start of power supply to the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times. May be good. At this time, in the period other than the period from the start of power supply to the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times, even if the chance symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, it is not controlled to the high base state. Alternatively, the chance symbol may not be displayed as a fixed stop in the special game.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery in addition to the big hit lottery. Generally, when a small hit is won in a small hit lottery, the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and the small hit game is given after the end of the special game. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, for example, the number of times (frequency) of winning a small hit per unit time or the number of times (frequency) of a small hit game being given per unit time is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a state (so-called small hit RUSH). In a pachinko machine capable of performing a small hit lottery in addition to a big hit lottery, both the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery can be regarded as a winning lottery, and both the big hit game and the small hit game can be regarded as a winning game. .. In addition, in pachinko gaming machines that can perform small hit lottery in addition to big hit lottery, only the big hit lottery is won out of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, and only the big hit game is won out of the big hit game and the small hit game. Each can be regarded as a game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine that performs the small hit lottery, there may be a plurality of types of small hit symbols. Then, the type of the small hit game may be different depending on the type of the small hit symbol displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. For example, when the types of small hit games are different, the opening mode of the large winning opening in the small hit games may be different. The large winning opening opened in the big hit game and the large winning opening opened in the small hit game may be the same or different.

-The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine that grants a big hit game when the gaming ball passes through a specific area. For example, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment is a gaming machine (so-called type 1) that grants a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery and a jackpot game based on a game ball passing through a specific area. It may be embodied in a two-kind mixer). This specific area is provided, for example, in the large winning opening opened based on winning a small hit in the small hit lottery performed when the ball enters the second starting opening 27 in the above embodiment. This big winning opening may be the same as the big winning opening 29 opened in the big hit game, or may be a big winning opening different from the big winning opening 29. Even if the game ball enters the large winning opening opened based on the winning of the small hit, the big hit game is not given if the game ball does not pass through the specific area. The type 1 and type 2 mixer is a pachinko gaming machine capable of performing a small hit lottery in addition to the above-mentioned large hit lottery.

-As a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a probable change state, a specification that controls the probable change state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the probable change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined one. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the probabilistic state until the end of the special game for the number of times. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probabilistic state has a specification (V probabilistic machine) that controls the pachinko gaming machine to the probabilistic state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed. Further, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probability change machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that give rise to games. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a V probability variable machine having any of these specifications. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that the game ball enters a specific area may be different depending on the type of the big hit game.

-The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine to which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is given when the game ball is given. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called managed gaming machine) in which a physical gaming medium is not paid out. Such a pachinko gaming machine is configured to be capable of launching a game ball by converting it into a game ball that can be launched by using a virtual medium.

-In the above embodiment, the error may be detected. In the gaming machine, an error is detected when a predetermined error condition is satisfied. For example, the gaming machine is provided with a detecting means capable of detecting that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 which are door members is opened, and can detect a door opening error due to the opening of the door member. It may be configured. In this case, when the door member is opened and the detection means detects that the door member is opened, the predetermined condition related to the door opening error is satisfied. In addition, for example, the gaming machine may be provided with a detecting means capable of detecting magnetism and may be configured to be able to detect a magnetic error. In this case, when the magnet or the like is brought closer to the gaming machine and the magnetism is detected by the detecting means, the predetermined condition related to the magnetic error is satisfied. Further, when an error is detected, it may be configured to execute an error notification effect that can identify that the error has been detected. For example, an error sound that can identify that an error has been detected may be output from the speaker 18. The error sound corresponds to a sound output at the timing when an error is detected, that is, a sound output at the timing when a predetermined error condition is satisfied. The error sound may be a sound whose volume can be adjusted like the background sound in the above embodiment, but may be a sound whose volume cannot be adjusted like the premier sound in the above embodiment. For example, even if the buttons UB and DB are operated, the volume of the error sound may not be adjustable during the execution of the special game in which the specific background sound is output. Incidentally, it is preferable that the error detection is performed both when the special game is being executed and when the special game is not being executed. Further, when an error is detected, the control to output a security signal from an external terminal connectable to an external device may be performed by the main CPU 41 or the sub CPU 51.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In slot machines, the number of bets (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating the BET button or inserting medals. In a slot machine, when the start lever is operated after setting the number of hooks, multiple reels rotate. In a slot machine, when a stop button is operated after a plurality of reels have rotated, the rotation of the corresponding reels is stopped. Then, in the slot machine, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a prize (medal award, replay) is given according to the stopped symbol combination. In the slot machine, when a predetermined time elapses in a state where the multiplication number is not set, the slot machine is in a standby state. In addition, in the slot machine, when the credit is 1 or more and the settlement button for settlement of the credit is operated, the slot machine is in a standby state. In the slot machine, when medals are awarded, the number of medals to be credited may be increased in addition to the medals being paid out. Further, the game medium used in the slot machine may be a medal or a virtual medium composed of electronic data. That is, it may be applied to a slot machine that does not use a physical gaming medium.

-When applied to a slot machine, the slot machine may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from the medal. For example, it may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium. In addition, the game medium may be managed by data (information). That is, the slot machine may be a so-called managed gaming machine. That is, the slot machine may be a medalless gaming machine. A medal in a medalless game can be said to be a virtual medium. The virtual medium corresponds to the game value.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-general control board, and a display control board that specially controls the staging display device 25, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and a speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 50. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. The sub-board (sub-control unit) may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects. Further, the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 51 of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. Further, the various display units of the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (information display panel 22 in the above embodiment), and for example, a part or all of the display units are different from other display units. May be provided on another member.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) In a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a variable game, a display control means capable of controlling display means and a sound output control means capable of controlling sound output means are provided, and the display means can be executed. Has a hold notice effect that can be executed for a variable game whose execution is suspended, and the effect content of the hold notice effect includes a plurality of types of effect contents including a specific effect content, and the sound output means. There is a specific sound that can be output during the execution of the variable game, and the hold notice effect of the specific effect content is executed when the execution of the variable game is suspended. A gaming machine characterized in that it is suggested that the specific sound is output during at least a part of the period until the end of the variable game subject to the hold notice effect of the specific effect content. ..

(B) In a game machine capable of suspending the execution of a variable game, the display control means capable of controlling the display means and the sound output control means capable of controlling the sound output means are provided, and the sound output means can output the sound output means. The sound includes a specific sound that can be output during the execution of the variable game, and in the display means, the period until the variable game whose execution is suspended ends due to the suspension of the execution of the variable game. A game machine characterized in that the maximum number of times the specific sound is output may be suggested in at least a part of the period.

(C) In a game machine capable of executing a variable game, a display control means capable of controlling display means and a sound output control means capable of controlling sound output means are provided, and the sound can be output by the sound output means. Has a specific sound that can be output during the execution of the variable game, and the display means is after it is determined to output the specific sound until the output of the specific sound is started. A gaming machine characterized in that it may be suggested that the specific sound is output.

(D) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, a display control means capable of controlling display means and a sound output control means capable of controlling sound output means are provided, and the sound can be output by the sound output means. There is a specific sound that can be output during the execution of the variable game, there are a plurality of types of the specific sound, and the display means outputs the specific sound after it is determined to output the specific sound. It may be suggested that the specific sound is output until the start of, and when it is suggested that the specific sound is output, it is possible to suggest the type of the specific sound. A game machine characterized by that.

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Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that can hold the execution of a variable game
Display control means that can control the display means,
It is equipped with a sound output control means that can control the sound output means.
The sounds that can be output by the sound output means include specific sounds that can be output during the execution of the variable game.
In the display means, when the execution of the variable game is suspended, the specific sound may be output at least in a part of the period until the variable game for which the execution is suspended ends. A gaming machine characterized by being suggested. The display means can display a hold image corresponding to a variable game whose execution has been put on hold.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is suggested that the specific sound is output by displaying the specific image together with the reserved image in the display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the specific sound is output, the expectation of a big hit is higher than before the specific sound is output.

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